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date: 1976-06-14
title: June 14, 1976 Minutes
source: 1976-06/1976-06-14_June 14, 1976_Minutes.pdf
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June 14, 1976

CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
HENRY COUNTY, GEORGIA JUNE 14, 1976

The regular meeting of the Stockbridge City Council was held June 14, 1976 at 7:30 p.m. with Mayor Hart
presiding and all Council members present.

Minutes were read and approved.

Connie George of George's Rodeo Casino, 245 Highway 42, requested permission to park a tractor trailer
beside the building to be used as a utility trailer to store feed until they are able to construct an addition to
their building. Jim Butcher made a motion to allow the trailer to be used on a six months temporary basis
and may be reconsidered at that time, seconded by W. A. Gardner and passed unanimously.

Mayor Hart informed Council that Henry Wilkerson had vacated the building owned by the City at the corner
of Berry and Love Streets. The property is ready for excavation and clearing.

Council has received complaints regarding improper serving of beer at Bibb's Place. Mayor Hart to notify
Bibb Roney, proprietor, by letter that his business will be under police surveillance and if he does not conform
to regulations outlined in City ordinance, his beer license will be revoked.

Construction of water line on Davis Road to begin within the next several weeks. Jack Oakman and Jim
Braswell, representing the Fire Department, informed Council they feel connecting Shields and Davis Roads
would lower water pressure at the higher levels on these roads. Ken Leonard, engineer with John J. Harte,
instructed Council that water pressure would remain the same on existing homes, but any new homes on
higher elevation would have lower pressure. The solution to this problem would be for the City to tap into the
Henry County water system, which would involve installing a vault and small pressure-reducing valve.

Defective fire hydrants were discussed. Fire Department claims 78% of the 33 new hydrants installed are
defective and lack sufficient ground clearance to meet standard specifications and should be corrected before
warranty expires. Fred McAuley and Ken Leonard informed Council that Utility Supply Company and
American Darling representatives are scheduled to inspect hydrants and make necessary replacement of
defective parts at no cost to the City. Engineering and construction errors are being reviewed to determine
where the responsibility lies and Council will be notified of their findings. They also state the lack of ground
clearance found on many hydrants was because they omitted the extensions necessary to raise the hydrant
to cut cost. If the City would like for these hydrants to be raised, it can be done for a cost of $85.00 for each
hydrant. Council was in agreement that the City paid for a water system that would meet specifications
according to contract. At the time of installation, the contractor should have taken whatever steps were
necessary to meet specifications and anything less is not satisfactory.

In observing the operation of the water system, Jim Braswell noted the storage tanks were remaining at a
constant level. Upon checking with the State Water Examining Board, reported that if water remains too long
in these tanks, it will lose necessary bacteria and chlorine content, causing a static or stagnant source of
water and could possibly create a heath hazard. Ken Leonard advised that he had received approval from
the State of Georgia for the design of the water tank. To eliminate the possibility of stagnant water, it is
necessary to make periodic draws to recycle water, alternating tanks in order not to drain tanks
simultaneously.

Mr. Leonard advised he is still working with EPD on the Brush Creek interceptor and should receive positive
action from them sometime in July. Survey work for Creek Circle to begin within next few weeks at which
time bids may be opened.
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He also stated the treatment plant is nearing completion. Initial tests have been satisfactory and oxidation
pond is scheduled to be drained within a few weeks. The lab is not complete but EPA has agreed to the City
beginning operations at this point.

Council and engineers discussed the residential sewer taps that were either installed or designed improperly.
Council made it clear to engineers that the City has paid for workable taps and would not bear the cost of
correcting their mistakes.

Mayor Hart read an invitation from the Stockbridge United Methodist Church extended to all members of the
Council to attend Bicentennial Church services July 4, 1976.

A bid was opened from Steve Cox to clean City hall for $25.00 per week. Other bids to be secured before
decision is reached.

Motion was made by Jim Butcher to lease maps for City use, seconded by Ross McMichael and passed
unanimously.
Jim Butcher reported that delivery of new fire truck had been delayed for approximately 30 to 60 days.

Roger Cochran, 123 Duvall Drive, contacted J. Dabney about buying a portion of land adjourning his property
owned by the City. Mr. Dabney was instructed to advise Mr. Cochran to make a proposal to be considered
by the Council.

Meeting adjourned 10:00 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

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