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date: 1970-04-13
title: April 13, 1970 Minutes
source: 1970-04/1970-04-13_April 13, 1970_Minutes.pdf
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April 13, 1970

CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
HENRY COUNTY, GEORGIA APRIL 13, 1970

The regular monthly meeting of the City Council of Stockbridge was held on April 13, 1970 at the City Hall at
7:30. Members present were George W. Hart, Jr., Mayor, Councilmen: Bob Brannan, John Dabney, George
W. Evans, Jr., Dan McGarity and Ross B. McMichael. Several visitors included Colie Daniel & Engineer,
Walker McGarity, Guynn Kuglar, Mack Hill, Bill Cochran, Billy Clark, H. K. Elliott and Jack Shivers.

The meeting was called to order by Mayor Hart.

Minutes of the March meeting were read and approved.

Water Committee to contact Mr. Hughie and make an appointment to discuss installing fireplug on Duvall
Street.

Discussion on contractor to do paving.

Clean up job to be done May 2, 1970 in John Dabney area.

Discussion on holes in street and resurfacing. John Dabney talked with Mr. Lloyd Hipp; said he would
resurface 10% above cost and labor.

Mr. McGarity discussed zoning on Highway 42 at Bowen Street, C1, RM75 changed to C-2. Discussed letter
of appeals to Board.

Discussion on misrepresentation of proposed Save Station. Opposed by all Councilmen and Mayor.

Kibbee Elliott came before the Council to discuss plans on Sewerage System. Kibbee Elliott stated he was
willing to spend $15,000.00. Stated Elsie Askew would spend around $40,000.00. Billy Clark did not commit
himself.
Mr. Shiver, representing for Southern Bell wants City to pave street deeded by Floyd Wilson to City on West
Burke Street.

Bill Clark brought plants before Council requesting water line run. Contractor wants $1.00 per foot. Wants
City to install at Mostok expense down at Joe Walker property. Will install line at City cost.

Discussion on Intoximeter Test Machine. Motion made to place order for machine by G. W. Evans, Jr.,
seconded by Ross B. McMichael and carried by vote of Council.

Mayor Hart discussed with Council the need of a sidewalk on Lee Street from High School. Committee to
check on this. Motion made by Ross B. McMichael to let Mr. Hipp do paving of sidewalk, seconded by G. W.
Evans, Jr., and carried by vote of Council.

Bob Brannan and Dan McGarity brought before the Council the need of 19 more streetlights.

Bob Brannan gave a report on ordinance and requested Clerk to get in touch with Mr. Smyly, Municipal Code
Corporation and make appointment to meet with City Council and Mayor.

MINUTES
4/13/1970
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Motion made by Bob Brannan FOR or AGAINST airport in this area. Seconded by John Dabney, and carried
by vote of Council.

Dan McGarity to get in touch with County regarding City contributing to dog pound.

Motion made to adjourn.
Ruby C. Bowen
City Clerk
