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date: 1971-06-14
title: June 14, 1971 Minutes
source: 1971-06/1971-06-14_June 14, 1971_Minutes.pdf
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June 14, 1971

CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
HENRY COUNTY, GEORGIA JUNE 14, 1971

The regular monthly meeting of the Stockbridge City Council was held at the City Hall June 14, 1971 at 7:30.

Members present were George W. Hart, Jr., Mayor, Councilmen R. E. Brannan, John Dabney, W. A. Gardner,
Dan McGarity and Ross B. McMichael. Visitors were Joe Gibbs and Elmer Goolsby.

The meeting was called to order by Mayor George W. Hart, Jr.

The minutes of the May meeting were read and approved.

Discussion on Joe Gibbs' trailer. R. E. Brannan made a motion to leave trailer the life of Mrs. G. S. (Thelma)
Keen and trailer to be moved 30 days after her death. Seconded by Ross B. McMichael. Carried by vote of
Council four to one.

Letter from Mr. Walker McGarity regarding the equipment at the L. E. Myers Company. Mayor Hart to contact
the L. E. Myers Company.

Motion made by R. E. Brannan to have representative from Save Oil Company at the July Council meeting
to advise Council members their intentions with reference to property on Highway 42 at Bowen Street.
Seconded by John Dabney and carried by vote of Council.

Clerk authorized to pay Municipal Code of Ordinance upon receipt of invoice.

Letter from Jackson Beverage read by Mayor Hart regarding refund on taxes on beer that was picked up at
Thriftown. R. E. Brannan made a motion to deny refund, quoting that there was no ordinance where beer is
delivered on consignment. Seconded by Dan McGarity and carried by vote of Council.

Mayor Hart got a telephone call from Bill Clark on Branch City Library House decided by Cochran requested
City to pay water, lights and gas, other organization that Mayor is proud of. We have Garden Club and
Community Clubs and churches.
Motion made by R. E. Brannan that the Branch City Library located in City of Stockbridge adjacent the Baptist
Church, be exempt from City taxes and be given water one year from opening date. Seconded by Ross B.
McMichael. Carried by vote of Council.

City agrees to put pipe on Bowen Street in front of Mrs. Black, Vernon Moss and Mack Hill and widening
street on that side of Bowen Street. Mr. Hipp agrees to put pavement over pipe. Motion made by W. A.
Gardner and seconded by Dan McGarity and carried by vote of Council. City requests three bids on paving.

W. A. Gardner requested delinquent taxes and business license.

Motion made by Dan McGarity, seconded by R. E. Brannan and carried by vote of Council that Load Signs
be put up to keep trucks off residential streets.

R. E. Brannan away at summer school, will be in town every Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

R. B. McMichael made a motion that the tax millage rate remains the same. Seconded by W. A. Gardner
and carried by vote of Council.
MINUTES
6/14/1971
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Jack Williams wants to move house up by Johnny Berry.

Police Department. Louie Staples $600.00
F. E. Castleberry 575.00
New Police 500.00

R. E. Brannan made a motion that Staples' salary be $600.00 Chief, Castleberry $575.00 Assistant Chief,
seconded by Dan McGarity effective July 1, 1971.
Respectfully submitted,

Ruby C. Bowen
City Clerk
