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date: 1999-07-06
title: July 6, 1999 Minutes
source: 1999-07/1999-07-06_July 6, 1999_Minutes.pdf
pages: 1
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July 6, 1999

CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
HENRY COUNTY, GEORGIA JULY 6, 1999

A Special meeting of the City Council was held July 6, 1999 at 5:00 P. M. Mayor Kelley presided and
members present were Harold Cochran, G. W. Evans, W. A. Gardner, Fletcher Turner and Ronnie Simmons.

W. A. Gardner made a motion to convene, seconded by Harold Cochran, passed unanimously.

MUNICIPAL PARK. Ted Strickland presented quotes for construction of Municipal Park including the
installation of a water fountain, Statute of Liberty, and masonry work for new park. Quotes were received
from the following companies:

Stan Walsh $104,058
Specialty Fountain $165,000
Draco $123,286

Council accepted bid from Stan Walsh of $104,058 for the installation of Municipal Park. The Council
discussed completing the park in phases. The first phase will include installation the Statute of Liberty in the
amount of $15,000 and the water fountain in the amount of $31,758 for a total of $46,758. The second phase
will include brickwork and landscaping.

G. W. Evans made a motion to approve the first phase of the municipal park, seconded by Ronnie Simmons,
passed unanimously.

PERSONNEL MATTERS. Ted Strickland reported that two new employees have resigned leaving these
positions open. Ted Strickland recommended termination of another employee, Tommy Johnson for violation
of City policy. Mr. Johnson was given the right to appear before the Council but he declined.

Harold Cochran made a motion to terminate Tommy Johnson, seconded by Fletcher Turner, passed
unanimously.
Harold Cochran made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Ronnie Simmons, passed unanimously. Meeting
adjourned at 5:15 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Merle Manders, CMC R. G. Kelley
City Clerk Mayor
