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date: 1970-01-12
title: January 12, 1970 Minutes
source: 1970-01/1970-01-12_January 12, 1970_Minutes.pdf
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January 12, 1970

CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
HENRY COUNTY, GEORGIA JANUARY 12, 1970

THE OATH OF OFFICE, CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE, GEORGIA

We, the Mayor and Councilmen, who have been duly elected to office to serve the City of Stockbridge, do
solemnly swear that we will uphold the By-laws and the Charter of the City of Stockbridge, the Constitution
of the State of Georgia and the Constitution of the United States of American and to perform the duties of our
office to the best of our ability without fear or favor, So Help Me God.

Signed:

Robert E. Brannan, Jr.

Rudolph R. Lucas

Bobby Dan McGarity
CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
HENRY COUNTY, GEORGIA JANUARY 12, 1970

The regular meeting of the Council of the City of Stockbridge was held at the City Hall at 7:30 p.m. Members
present were Mayor Hart, Councilmen Robert E. Brannan, G. W. Evans, Jr., Rudy Lucas, Dan McGarity and
Ross B. McMichael. Visitors were Mr. & Mrs. Holt and Mrs. C. R. McDonald.

Robert E. Brannan, Rudy Lucas and Dan McGarity, being the newly elected Councilmen, took the Oath of
Office.

Mayor Hart welcomed the new Councilmen.

The meeting was called to order by Mayor George W. Hart, Jr.

Minutes of the December meeting were read and approved.

Councilman Ross B. McMichael made a motion that all City employees be hired, seconded by Dan McGarity
and carried by a vote of the Council.

Dan McGarity made a motion that Don Knowles remains City Attorney, seconded by Ross B. McMichael and
carried by a vote of the Council.

Councilman Ross B. McMichael made a motion that all outstanding obligations be handled by Mayor Hart,
seconded by G. W. Evans and carried by a vote of the Council.

Mayor Hart gave a talk to the members of their duties on the committees that were to be appointed.

Discussion on bonds and the conversation with Mr. Greene was brought before the Council.

Discussion on sewerage on Mostok trunk line. City Clerk was authorized to pay Kibbee Elliott $3,000.00 for
work on the trunk line.
Discussion on 40 feet right of way on City property on East Atlanta Road cutting street on property by March
9, 1970.

Motion made by Dan McGarity that R. B. McMichael be elected Mayor Pro-tem, seconded by G. W. Evans,
Jr. and carried by a vote of the Council.

Discussion on paving Shields Road, Church Street, Wilson and Ward Street.

Discussion on Auto Tag file. Motion made by Dan McGarity that this file be set up. Seconded by Ross B.
McMichael and carried by a vote of the Council.

After discussing paving Ward Street, motion made by Bob Brannan and was seconded by Rudy Lucas that
Ward Street be paved. Carried by vote of the Council.

Clerk to call State Building concerning records. Clerk to call Social Security Office concerning a
representative meeting with the Council.

Motion made to adjourn, seconded and passed.

Respectfully Submitted,

Ruby C. Bowen, City Clerk

George W. Hart, Mayor
