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date: 1978-10-09
title: October 9, 1978 Minutes
source: 1978-10/1978-10-09_October 9, 1978_Minutes.pdf
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October 9, 1978

CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
HENRY COUNTY, GEORGIA OCTOBER 9, 1978

The regular meeting of the Stockbridge City Council was held October 9, 1978 at 7:30 p.m. with Mayor Kelley
presiding and all Council members present.

Ross McMichael advised that Southern Railway Systems, Inc. had notified him that since a portion of Ward
Street was located on railway property, they would investigate our request to resurface this street and let us
know if it meets their approval.

Herschel Childs and Jimmy Glass were present and informed Council that the Henry County Police
Department has issued warnings and been lenient with speeders in Stockbridge but would begin issuing
citations. They stated that otherwise they have had no problems policing Stockbridge.

W. A. Gardner explained he has been unable to contact residents on Tye Street regarding sidewalk due to
other problems during the last month.

It was brought to the attention of the Council that a hedge at the corner of Nolan and Tye Streets needs to
be trimmed. Council instructed W. A. Gardner to get permission from property owner and trim this hedge as
it obstructs view.

W. A. Gardner informed Council that R. H. Flournoy, 103 Mann Blvd. has repaired his water leak and he has
agreed to cut his grass when his yard dries. The City had no alternative but to turn on his water since his
account has been paid. There is no solution to their sewerage problem at this time.

Council discussed the possibility of a sidewalk on Berry Street to N. Henry Blvd., beginning at Railroad Street.

Mayor Kelley recommended General Revenue Sharing funds be deposited into General Fund for operating
expenses. Motion was made by Harold Cochran, seconded by Ed Whiddon and passed unanimously.

Mayor Kelley read a letter from the City's auditing firm, Gladney & Allen, regarding upcoming audit. Harold
Cochran suggested we contact Max Greenwood for a cost comparison audit.
Clarence Powell is considering purchasing Harold Thurman's property on N. Henry Blvd. and converting it to
a wrecker service. He plans to fence the property and use the back area to park wrecked cars. He would
like to set up a trailer, in which he plans to live under Caretaker's permit through Walker McGarity with Henry
County Planning and Zoning. Council advised Mr. Powell that under no circumstances would the City allow
him to place a trailer on this property in compliance with City ordinance forbidding trailers other than in trailer
parks. Before Council would give Mr. Powell an answer regarding a wrecker service, zoning must be
checked.

Charles Bartlett asked how the votes would be counted regarding the vacancies on the Council. Mayor Kelley
advised that if Ed Whiddon resigns, there would be 4 seats open. The two candidates with highest votes
would fill the two-year terms and the two candidates with the next highest votes would complete the one-year
terms.

Al Thomas addressed the Council requesting matching funds to organize the Neighborhood Improvement
Association. Mayor Kelley advised him to keep working toward developing this association into a tax-exempt
status. City officials would discuss this with them at that time.

It was noted that the budget hearing would be scheduled November 13, 1978.

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10/9/1978
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Harold Cochran advised that residents on Burke Street have complained about the bad condition of the old
barn owned by Raleigh Hightower. W. A. Gardner to contact Mr. Hightower and suggest he have the barn
pushed over before someone is injured.

Mayor Kelley advised that the County has returned the intoximeter they borrowed.

Motion was made by Harold Cochran to cut an opening for a door between Clerk's and Police Chief's office.
The Police Chief's office to be used as a file and map room, seconded by Ed Whiddon and passed
unanimously.
W. A. Gardner was instructed by Council to prepare a list of equipment to be sold by the City. Sealed bids
to be submitted to Clerk's office. Motion was made by Harold Cochran, seconded by Ross McMichael, motion
carried.

Meeting adjourned 8:40 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Merle Manders R. G. Kelley
City Clerk Mayor
