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date: 1977-10-06
title: October 6, 1977 Minutes
source: 1977-10/1977-10-06_October 6, 1977_Minutes.pdf
pages: 1
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October 6, 1977

CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
HENRY COUNTY, GEORGIA OCTOBER 6, 1977

A special meeting of the City Council was held October 6, 1977 at 6:30 p.m. with Mayor Hart presiding and
all members present.

Motion was made by Harold Cochran to raise mil rate from 8 mils to 11 mils for 1977 tax digest, seconded
by John Dabney, motion carried.

Perry Foster submitted low bid for construction of City garage and was awarded contract. Hancock
Construction Company to wreck burned building and clear for construction of new garage.

Motion was made by Harold Cochran to hire contractor to make improvements on waterlines on Hillcrest and
Shields Roads, seconded by Ross McMichael, motion carried.

Ronald Kelley advised he had contacted A. J. Welch regarding the contract with Henry County Water
Authority. The contract to be similar to the contract with Clayton County Water Authority but will include a
municipal rate lower than county users and to negotiate for a 50¢ per thousand gallon rate.

Council discussed sanitation problems. In the future, the City will only pick up old appliances and curbside
trash that is in plastic bags. i1 Current rates for old appliances will remain the same.

Motion was made by Ross McMichael for the police department to secure prices for radar unit to be brought
before Council for study, seconded by Steve Nix and passed unanimously.

Ron Kelley advised to restore missing speed limit signs.

Council advised Ron Kelley to secure prices to be considered for rotary mower to cut right-of-ways.

Meeting adjourned 7:30 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Merle Manders George W. Hart, Jr.
City Clerk Mayor
i Typed as written
