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date: 1973-04-09
title: April 9, 1973 Minutes
source: 1973-04/1973-04-09_April 9, 1973_Minutes.pdf
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April 9, 1973

CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
HENRY COUNTY, GEORGIA APRIL 9, 1973

On April 9, 1973 at 7:30 p.m., the regular meeting of the Stockbridge City Council met.

Mayor Hart presiding and all Councilmen present.

Visitors Mr. Percy Morris, Mr. Clarence Powell, Mr. Norman Jewell, Mr. John Densley, Mr. Walker McGarity
and Mr. Loggins, Mr. Mullis and Atty. Leo Barfield.

The City Council voted that Mr. John Dabney representing Stbg. Taxi Service would pay $100.00 business
license and liability insurance would have to be registered with the City Clerk.

Mr. Percy Morris came before the City Council for rezoning on Tye St. Mr. Walker McGarity made
presentation to City Council that 281 Tye St., which is at present RM-75 zoning be changed to C-1, which is
Neighborhood Commercial. He stated that no opposition had been filed in County. Mr. Morris stated that he
would like to put up a small fish market and store. Councilman Bob Brannan made motion that this be
accepted and Councilman McGarity seconded. Majority passed.

Mr. Clarence Powell and Mr. Norman Jewell from Alco Salvage in Rockdale Co. came before the Council to
inquire about junk cars that needed to be moved from within the City. It was decided that Mr. Powell, Mr.
Jewell and Mr. Walker McGarity would meet.

Mr. Loggins, Mr. Mullis and Atty. Leo Barfield came before the City Council to make plea for Rebel
Exterminating business license to be continued. After much discussion, Councilman Steve Nix made motion
that the Council review the subject and give a temporary license to this business. Councilman Dabney
seconded motion. 2 for and 3 against. License denied.

Minutes were read and approved.

Councilman McGarity made motion that we purchase typewriter from A-1 Business Machines. Councilman
Brannan seconded motion passed by majority vote.

Councilman Bob Brannan made motion that we charge the following on beer per case:
$1.20 per case on 12 oz.
$1.40 per case on 14 oz.
$1.60 per case on 16 oz.
$1.60 per case on 32 oz.
This is the maximum under the new law that was passed by the State. Councilman Greer seconded and it
was passed by majority vote.

Mayor suggested that we raise the price of water meters to $135.00 effective May 1, 1973. Councilman
McGarity made motion, Councilman Greer seconded and it was passed by majority vote.

Councilman Brannan made motion that we discontinue garbage pickup outside City limits effective June 1,
1973 and that Chief Collier will notify all residents on Pinehurst. Councilman Nix seconded and it was passed
by majority vote.
MINUTES
4/9/1973
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Councilman Bob Brannan made motion that all wholesale gasoline trucks such as Gulf, Texaco, etc. be
charged $100.00 as per City Ordinance for business license. All trucks dealing with propane and LP gas be
charged $50.00. Councilman Greer seconded and passed by majority vote.

Respectfully submitted.

Zelma Willbanks George W. Hart, Jr.
City Clerk Mayor
