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date: 1971-05-10
title: May 10, 1971 Minutes
source: 1971-05/1971-05-10_May 10, 1971_Minutes.pdf
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May 10, 1971

CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
HENRY COUNTY, GEORGIA MAY 10, 1971

The regular monthly meeting of the Stockbridge City Council was held at the City Hall May 10, 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 present were Bill Hinton, Shorty Clary and James Duffey.

Shorty Clary presented a drawing on the development of Glenn C. Thompson's property on East Atlanta
Road. Discussion on cutting street on North Lee Street and 6" water main. R. E. Brannan on Planning
Commission said when drawing met Planning Commission procedure, City water would be approved. R. E.
Brannan made a motion that when it met County requirements, City would accept it. Seconded by Dan
McGarity and carried by vote of Council.

James Duffey came before the Council for application for Beer License was approved. Councilman R. E.
Brannan talked about reputation of Minet Chek. Mayor Hart talked about record of ticket over at police station,
also checked warranty deed to property.

R. E. Brannan made a motion to deny Beer License to James Duffey, seconded by Dan McGarity and carried
by vote of Council four to one.

The minutes of the April meeting were read and approved.

Mayor Hart brought before the Council resurfacing of streets:
1. Smith-Barnes School Tye Street
2. Green Front Café Berry Street
3. Club Drive
Chairman Street Committee Dan McGarity.
Councilman R. E. Brannan authorized City Clerk to write letter to Joe Gibbs and James Dabney regarding
trailers and request that they be at the June Council meeting.

City Clerk was authorized to call T. E. McGourik, City Engineer, regarding recommended prices on water and
sewerage for apartment and ask him to be at meeting Thursday nite.

Motion made by Dan McGarity that tax mills remain the same as last year, seconded by Ross B. McMichael
and carried by vote of Council.

City Clerk authorized by Council that no permit be issued for building without City approvement (approval).
Letter to Mr. Walker McGarity.

Councilman Ross B. McMichael brought before the Council the need to buy new water pump, price $199.00.
Motion made by R. E. Brannan, seconded by Dan McGarity and carried by vote of Council to buy pump and
contact G. W. Evans, Jr. to wire pump. Carried by vote of Council.

Councilman Ross B. McMichael made a motion to run ad in County paper for two (2) policemen, seconded
by R. E. Brannan and carried by vote of Council.

Brief meeting on sewerage productive meeting with City Engineer.

Motion made and seconded that meeting adjourn.

Respectfully submitted,

Ruby C. Bowen
City Clerk
