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date: 1969-09-15
title: September 15, 1969 Minutes
source: 1969-09/1969-09-15_September 15, 1969_Minutes.pdf
pages: 1
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September 15, 1969

CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
HENRY COUNTY, GEORGIA SEPTEMBER 15, 1969

The regular monthly meeting of the City Council of the City of Stockbridge was held on September 15, 1969,
at the City Hall at 7:30.

Members present were George W. Hart, Jr., Mayor, Councilmen Ross B. McMichael, Dan McGarity, Cecil
Love, Jack Garrard and G. W. Evans, Jr. Visitor Mr. J. M. Bennett.

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

Minutes were read and approved.

Mr. Bennett came before the Council to discuss opening the poolroom on Sunday. This request was taken
under advisement and discussed with the understanding the answer would be given at the next Council
meeting.

Mayor Hart had received a letter from J. E. Elliott, Tax Commissioner of Henry County, regarding taxes
remaining the same, as they were the year 1968.

Mayor Hart gave a report on a phone call that he had received from Mr. Settle.

Clerk was advised to write to Mr. Loder regarding complaints that had been filed with the City of rats on
vacant lots and request that he clean off lots or City would clean off lots and bill him for the work done.

Purchasing a new tractor was open for discussion.

Discussion on cutting new street suggested that Supt. of Railroad be called.
Motion was made by Councilman Ross B. McMichael that Chief Duffey and policeman Louie Staples be given
a $25.00 a month raise, seconded by G. W. Evans Jr., and carried by vote of Council. Clerk's salary was to
be increased $25.00 a month.

Mr. Harris, with State Highway Department, wanted to know what kind of base to use to resurface Rock
Quarry Road.

Discussion on traffic on South Lee Street regarding children going to and from school.

Discussion on renting backhoe. It was voted on to rent backhoe for $10.00 per hour.

Motion was made to adjourn, motion seconded.

Ruby C. Bowen
City Clerk

George W. Hart, Jr.
Mayor
