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date: 1973-07-09
title: July 9, 1973 Minutes
source: 1973-07/1973-07-09_July 9, 1973_Minutes.pdf
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July 9 & 16, 1973

CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
HENRY COUNTY, GEORGIA JULY 9 & 16, 1973

Mayor Hart presiding with all Council members present.

All visitors made welcome.

Mr. John E. Bogeman, Larry Construction Co., Mr. Robert Strickland, U. S. Tank and Mr. Amos from Utility
Service made separate bids for work on the water tank.

Mr. Bill Clark came before the City Council with petitions from Mrs. Virgil Askew, Dr. James Waggoner,
Charles L. Davidson, Jr. and Westchester, Inc. asking to be annexed into the City. Motion made by Dan
McGarity that we accept all above-mentioned property. John Dabney seconded and majority passed.

Frank Baker and Martin Denny came before the City Council to apply for a beer and wine license for Minet
Check. Mr. Baker was asked to file an application with the City Clerk.

Clyde Dunlap on Lake St. asked for City water on his property. Water Committee checked and on August
16, 1973, Dan McGarity made motion that water be denied to Mr. Dunlap because he is outside City limits.
Bob Brannan seconded and majority passed.

Joe Roach & Billy Herring came before the Council about traffic on West Burke St. and Parkwood Dr. due to
the apts. and the Telephone Co. They asked when the proposed road was to be cut to alleviate heavy flow
of traffic. After much discussion, it was decided that meeting would be called asking Bill Clark, Micky Patrick
and Ray Tucker about future plans for this property. On July 16th meeting was held with Bill Clark present
and he advised that they no longer hold the lease on that property.

Lamar Moseley asked about the water billing for his office building and it was decided that he would pay
minimum water bill for each tenant plus any excess water used.

Bill McKinsey came before the Council with future plans for the sewage system. We might be able to take
bids in October. Complete plans to be submitted in August to EPA. We will advertise for bids for 30 days.
This will take place in 3 steps: (1) Treatment Plant (2) Sewers (3) Water Lines. These bids will take place at
City Hall. Bidders will have to have a 5% bid bond.
All Councilmen signed application for a traffic light.

Meeting was adjourned at 10:30 p.m. and continued on July 16, 1973 at 7:30 p.m.

Mr. Walter Brown at 191 Shields Rd. wants the City to write a letter to Henry Co. Water Authority releasing
him from the City water system so he can get water until such time that Stockbridge can furnish him with
sufficient water pressure. Motion made by Bob Brannan that letter to this effect be written to Henry Co. Water
Authority. Dan McGarity seconded. Majority passed.

Mr. Brown also inquired about a business license to sell antiques from the basement of his home. Council
was to check with Planning and Zoning Commission and advise R. Brown of their decision.

It was discussed and decided that those people on Duvall Dr. would have to have the trees moved themselves
if they hired a professional to cut them down but if they did the work themselves, the City would move the
trees and limbs.
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7/9 & 7/16/1973
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Richard Rosseau asked that something be done about the overload trucks on East Atlanta Rd. The road has
been paved less than a year and it is already torn up going out of town. Mayor Hart to contact the City
Attorney and get him to write a letter from a legal stand point what can be done abut the local limit and how
we can enforce this.

City Clerk to write letter stating that the City will furnish water and sewer lines to the property owners of the
property annexed into the City in 1969. Property located on Davis Road.

Minutes read and approved.
Motion made by Bob Brannan that Mayor Hart have full authority to accept the Sewerage Grant from EPA
Jerry Greer seconded and majority passed.

Bob Brannan made motion that the water reconnection fee be changed from $2.00 to $10.00 when we have
water bills printed again. Dan McGarity seconded and majority passed.

Bob Brannan made motion that City pay Court Recorder in Phillips vs. Hart case. Jerry Greer seconded and
majority passed.

Bob Brannan made motion that our liability policies with Cotton States be renewed. City to pay in full. John
Dabney seconded. Majority passed.

Dan McGarity made motion that we hold all bids on water tank until next meeting. Bob Brannan seconded.
Majority passed.

City Council decided that all water bills be in the office no later than the 10th of each month unless the 10th
falls on a Sunday or Holiday.

Bob Brannan made motion that City Clerk would write a letter to Kenny stating that beer & wine license are
non-transferable. He will have to file application and be fingerprinted if it comes back good, then the City
Clerk will issue new license. Jerry Greer seconded. Majority passed.

Bob Brannan, Dan McGarity and John Dabney to hold Financial Meeting July 23, 1973.

Meeting adjourned at 10:30 p.m.

Respectfully submitted.

Zelma Willbanks George W. Hart, Jr.
City Clerk Mayor
