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date: 1971-08-09
title: August 9, 1971 Minutes
source: 1971-08/1971-08-09_August 9, 1971_Minutes.pdf
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August 9, 1971

CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
HENRY COUNTY, GEORGIA AUGUST 9, 1971

The regular monthly meeting of the Stockbridge City Council was held at the City Hall on August 9, 1971 at
7:30.

Members present were George W. Hart, Jr., Mayor, Councilmen John Dabney, W. A. Gardner, Dan McGarity
and Ross B. McMichael. Several visitors were present. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Hart.
Mayor Hart welcomed the visitors. The minutes of the July meeting were read and approved.

Mr. Jackson, with Jackson Beverage Inc., came before the Council requesting check in the amount of
$276.48 for beer that was picked up over at Cochran's Foodtown that was over stocked. Councilman Dan
McGarity made a motion to refund check in the amount requested. Seconded by Ross B. McMichael and
carried by vote of Council. 2% discount to be deducted.

Citizens on Duvall Drive came before the Council complaining about dogs being allowed to run loose. Also
asked about fireplug on Duvall Driver. Clerk was authorized to write letter to Mr. E. L. Huie regarding fireplug.

Dan Davis, on Lambert Drive, came before the Council requesting water line installed on Lambert Drive. Ed
Burchfield will give easement if 6" water line is installed.

Dick Lewis came before the Council regarding pond on property on Shields Road. He was told that he would
have to go before Mr. Walker McGarity and that it would have to be approved by the Health Department. If
it meets Henry County Planning Commission approved, City will approve it.

Councilman Ross B. McMichael to contact Mr. Lloyd Hipp about work to be done on Shields Road. John
Dabney to see what can be done about drain ditches.

Mayor Hart brought before the Council about police chasing person, fell and injured his knee, tore trousers.
Motion made by Ross B. McMichael that trousers and shirt be replaced by City. Seconded by Dan McGarity
and carried by vote of Council.
Mayor Hart gave a talk about Chief Louie Staples' condition. Said he was no longer with the City. Plans to
go to Warm Springs for rehabilitation. City wanted to give gift of appreciation. Ross B. McMichael made a
motion to give luggage to Louie and Mrs. Staples. Seconded by Dan McGarity and carried by vote of Council.

C. A. Phillips to be contacted on signs on Hwy 138 and signs on I-75 and Fairview Road to Stockbridge.

Motion made by Dan McGarity to waiver $25.00 water deposit on Henry County Health Center. Seconded
by Ross B. McMichael and carried by vote of Council.

Henry County Sesquicentennial Celebration not to exceed $100.00. Motion made by Dan McGarity,
seconded by Ross B. McMichael and carried by vote of Council.
MINUTES
8/9/1971
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John W. Dabney discussed weeds and how bad the streets need to be cut. W. A. Gardner discussed
delinquent taxes on Minet Chek. Dan McGarity discussed water bills being so high and complaints we were
receiving. Water bills on apartments to be mailed to owner of the apartments. Motorola license received by
City. Councilman Ross B. McMichael made a motion to raise F. E. Catleberry's salary to $600.00 effective
August 1, 1971, title to be changed to Chief, since Chief Louie Staples retired total disability. Seconded by
Dan McGarity and carried by vote of Council.

Discussion on aluminum boat for oxidation. Mayor Hart recommended that three people, naming Councilmen
Ross B. McMichael, Dan McGarity and John Dabney buy a motor.

Motion made and seconded to adjourn.

Respectfully submitted,

Ruby C. Bowen
City Clerk
