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date: 1979-09-17
title: September 17, 1979 Minutes
source: 1979-09/1979-09-17_September 17, 1979_Minutes.pdf
pages: 1
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September 17, 1979

CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
HENRY COUNTY, GEORGIA SEPTEMBER 17,1979

A Special Meeting of the City Council was held September 17, 1979 at 4:30 p.m. with Mayor Kelley presiding
and members Harold Cochran, Ross McMichael, G. W. Evans and Joe Simmons present.

The December 1, 1979 municipal election was discussed. Motion was made by Harold Cochran to set
qualifying fee of $20.00 for Council seats and qualification of candidates to begin October 10 and closes
Friday, November 9 at noon, seconded by G. W. Evans, motion carried.

Motion was made by Harold Cochran to approve a license to serve beer at the Stockbridge Billiard Center
owned by Steve Frye and Earl Crowe on a 150-club membership basis. List of members must be furnished
City Council, seconded by G. W. Evans, motion carried.

Mayor Kelley informed Council that he had met with Tom Moreland, Commissioner, Georgia Department of
Transportation, on Friday, September 15 to discuss traffic problems in Stockbridge. Mr. Moreland advised
that he will initiate a study to lower the railroad and overpass Highway 42. Mr. Moreland will meet with City
Officials later and bring them up-to-date on his findings.

Mayor Kelley advised Council that Mr. J. J. Irwin has invited the Council to attend a dinner Tuesday,
September 25 at 7:00 p.m. to get acquainted with members of his organization.

Meeting adjourned 5:15 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Merle Manders R. G. Kelley
City Clerk Mayor
