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date: 1984-08-13
title: August 13, 1984 Minutes
source: 1984-08/1984-08-13_August 13, 1984_Minutes.pdf
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August 13, 1984

CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
HENRY COUNTY, GEORGIA AUGUST 13, 1984

The regular meeting of the Stockbridge City Council was held August 13, 1984 at 7:00 p.m. with Mayor Kelley
presiding and members present were Harold Cochran, G. W. Evans, Ross McMichael, Joe Simmons and
Ronnie Simmons.

Minutes of previous meeting were approved.

W. A. Gardner requested the budget be amended to use money in reserve to fund removal and replacement
of City utilities at the bridge construction site on State Highway 42 and Southern Railway. Motion was made
by Ross McMichael to appropriate an additional $30,000 as needed, seconded by Ronnie Simmons and
passed unanimously.

Mr. C. W. Clifton, 113 Highway 138, requested sewerage service. This sewerage line would be added from
the out parcel at Mays Crossing Shopping Center through a sixty-foot parcel of land owned by Walt Mays.
Motion was made by Harold Cochran for the City to contact JDN Enterprises and Walt Mays to secure legal
description, plat and easement to provide Mr. Clifton with sewerage, seconded by G. W. Evans, motion
passed unanimously.

Mayor Kelley advised Council that the City election will be held December 1, 1984. Qualifying for candidates
will open October 10 and close November 9, 1984. Fees will be $30.00 for Mayor and $20.00 for Council.
Motion was made by Ross McMichael, seconded by Joe Simmons and passed unanimously.

Motion was made by Ronnie Simmons to name the new street behind Louise Harrell, Harrell Drive, seconded
by Harold Cochran and passed unanimously.

Ruby Davis, 111 Bowen Street, complained that neighbors were throwing trash in the ditch behind her house.
W. A. Gardner to investigate and handle.

It was noted that street direction signs are needed at the intersection of Landover and Ridge Run. W. A.
Gardner to handle.

Joe Simmons reported that a streetlight is needed between Childs and Second Street. W. A. Gardner
instructed to check and if light is needed, advise Georgia Power Company to install.
Mr. Gardner advised that some of the Council may receive a complaint from Mrs. W. J. Lee, 108 Lee Street,
because the street light in front of her house has been moved because Lee Street is being widened and the
pole and light have been relocated to the corner of her yard and will have to remain at this location.

Bids on backhoe were considered.

Case Power & Equipment $26,000
John Deere Metro-Tractor $26,383
Ford-Cobb Tractor Co. $28,990
Ford-Lambert Tractor Co. $26,000

Motion was made by Harold Cochran to authorize W. A. Gardner to accept bid on behalf of the City of
Stockbridge based on the best possible financing and to execute such documents in behalf of the City of
Stockbridge to accomplish the lease-purchase of the equipment, seconded by Ronnie Simmons, motion
passed unanimously.

MINUTES
8/13/1984
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Motion was made by G. W. Evans to amend budget to include purchase price of backhoe, seconded by Ross
McMichael and passed unanimously.

The possibility of trading the old backhoe for an air compressor with Reynolds Equipment in Forest Park was
discussed. W. A. Gardner will negotiate with Mr. Reynolds and advise.

W. A. Garner advised that the Mays Crossing sewerage line will be complete within two weeks.
David Moody was sent a letter by the City advising him to either relocate his produce stand outside the City
or when he closes each evening to completely clear the lot. He is in violation of City and county zoning
regulations. Mr. Moody was present and requested an extension of time until October 31 to relocate. Motion
was made by Harold Cochran to extend this date to October 31 as requested, seconded by Joe Simmons,
motion passed unanimously.

Meeting adjourned 8:15 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Merle Manders R. G. Kelley
City Clerk Mayor
