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date: 1977-08-08
title: August 8, 1977 Minutes
source: 1977-08/1977-08-08_August 8, 1977_Minutes.pdf
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August 8, 1977

CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
HENRY COUNTY, GEORGIA AUGUST 8, 1977

The regular meeting of the Stockbridge City Council was held August 8, 1977 at 7:30 p.m. with Mayor Hart
presiding and all Council members present.

A Revenue Sharing Hearing was held to discuss appropriation of $17,430.17 currently on deposit. Since no
one attended the hearing, Council decided $2,000.00 would be donated to the Stockbridge Library Fund and
the balance would go into general fund for operating expenses. Motion was made by W. A. Gardner,
seconded by Ross McMichael and passed unanimously.

Minutes were approved as read.

It was noted two firemen had been hired and would begin work August 15, 1977.

Mayor Hart singed contracts with Davidson Brother Contracting Co., Inc. to sewer northern section of Creek
Circle.

W. A. Gardner recommended a regular weekly route be established for conservation purposes as well as
providing better trash service. Motion was made by Harold Cochran to raise the fee for a full load of trash
from $5.00 to $10.00 effective October 1, 1977, seconded by Ross McMichael and passed unanimously.

It was noted the Georgia State Patrol will begin testing and issuing driver's licenses September 13, at City
Hall between the hours of 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays each month.

Mayor Hart recommended the Council reconsider their decision of last month of not paying Speer Road. Ron
Kelley to secure cost for paving and contact property owners to see what portion they would be willing to pay.
Council to make final decision at a later date.
Street Light Committee to contact Lewis Woodard with Georgia Power regarding the possibility of additional
street lights on Davis Road.

Cherylynn Lemmons inquired if the City would be interested in selling the City owned lot at the corner of Berry
and Love Streets. Council was in agreement that it is not for sell.

Liability and Physical Damage Insurance on emergency vehicles with Maryland Casualty will be cancelled
effective August 15, 1977 as they no longer write substandard coverage. Mr. Patrick McKinney with Spratlin,
Harrington Insurance Services has been able to secure coverage with Georgia Automobile Insurance Plan
for an annual premium of $4,200. Motion was made by Harold Cochran to procure insurance on emergency
vehicles through G.A.I.P., seconded by W. A. Gardner and passed unanimously.

Mayor Hart made mention of the outstanding dept with Clayton County Water Authority of some $8.000 as
the result of their rate increase. A. J. Welch advises not to pay the increased water rate until it can be justified.

W. A. Gardner informed Council that the lift station located on Tye Street has either a rupture or a split seam
in the lower tank. City engineers are sending a specialist to inspect the tank as it is the City's responsibility
to prove it is a factory defect before Smith & Lovelace will send a factory representative. If it proves to be a
factory defect, Smith & Lovelace will assume responsibility and make necessary repairs.

MINUTES
8/8/1977
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Jim Butcher suggested the City Council include a motorcycle for the Police Department in the 1978 budget.
Council to check insurance and workman's compensation rates and coverage before making a decision.

Motion was made by Jim Butcher to purchase equipment for the new firemen for an approximate cost of
$300.00, seconded by Harold Cochran and passed unanimously.
John Coggins, 280 Shields Road appeared before the Council to complain that his neighbor, Thomas
Seymour, was creating a nuisance by having 26 dogs and 10 goats in his fenced back yard. He stated the
dogs bark, keeping them awake at night and the flies were so bad they are not able to use their own back
yard. Since the City has no ordinance to control dogs, there is an ordinance against creating a nuisance and
Mayor Hart will contact Mr. Seymour about this problem.

Meeting adjourned 8:45.

Respectfully submitted,

Merle Manders George W. Hart, Jr.
City Clerk Mayor
