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date: 1972-11-13
title: November 13, 1972 Minutes
source: 1972-11/1972-11-13_November 13, 1972_Minutes.pdf
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November 13, 1972
CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
HENRY COUNTY, GEORGIA NOVEMBER 13, 1972

On November 13, 1972, the regular meeting of the Stockbridge City Council was held at the City Hall at 7:30
p.m.

Members present were: Mayor George W. Hart Jr., Councilmen R. E. Brannan, John Dabney, W. A. Gardner,
Ross B. McMichael and Bobby Dan McGarity.

Minutes of the October meeting were read and approved.

Discussion on sign on Highway 42, Smith Barnes School. Larger sign being discussed.

New business brought before the council was summons issued on Mayor George W. Hart, Jr., Councilman
Ross B. McMichael, Chief Paul Collier and Joe Wright. The summons was for holding Mr. Phillips 4 hours
on DUI charge. Since Attorney Don Knowles had accepted job with State, Attorney A. J. Welch was to be
the attorney to answer the summons. Councilman Ross B. McMichael had contacted Attorney Welch and to
answer the summons, he would have to have a retainer's fee in the amount of $500.00. Motion was made
by Councilman Bobby Dan McGarity to send check in the amount of $500.00 to Attorney Welch for retainer's
fee. Seconded by Councilman R. E. Brannan and carried by a vote of the Council by all Councilmen raising
their hand.

Discussion on Byron Floyd's well going dry and City had been contacted about running City water to their
property. Motion made by R. E. Brannan that water be denied. Seconded by Ross B. McMichael and carried
by a vote of the Council.

Motion was made by Ross B. McMichael to write letter to B. C. Ward that unless property on Flippen Road
be annexed into City by January 1, 1973, there would be an increase on City rates on utilities furnished by
the City 50 per cent. Motion was seconded by R. E. Brannan and carried by a vote of the Council.

Letters from Mr. Ben Fortson were read regarding annexing property of Vulcan Materials, skating rink and
Maxine Poore. City limits signs to be moved up to include these properties.

Discussion on revenue sharing. Mayor Hart discussed postponing December Council meeting suggesting
Special Meeting would be called if need for one. Approved by Council.

Mayor Hart praised councilman Ross B. McMichael and W. A. Gardner for their fine cooperation during the
past year.

Councilman W. A. Gardner discussed street to school on Lee Street.

Christmas bonus discussed by Mayor Hart. Clerk and Chief to receive $25.00, Sgt. Posey and R. H.
Stapleton $15.00 and other employees to receive $10.00.

Committee to hold election was Raleigh Hightower, Chairman, Doris Brannan, Kate Goodwin and Mrs.
Lanelle Turner with Minnie Bell Mann Jackson to serve as alternate.

Councilman R. E. Brannan passed compliment to Fire Dept. from Methodist Church. Councilman Ross B.
McMichael told about fire on Bowen Street at duplex.

MINUTES
11/13/1972
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Councilman R. E. Brannan thanked W. A. Gardner and Ross B. McMichael for having the opportunity of
working with them and doing a wonderful job.

Councilman Ross B. McMichael told the Councilmen how much he had enjoyed working with them the last
year and said he would miss working with the City but he was retiring on account of his health.

*Letter from Commissioners to Councilman John W. Dabney was read. Letter regarding paving Tye Street.
Motion made by Bobby Dan McGarity that the City pay ½ and the County pay ½ per letter of agreement to
Councilman Dabney. Seconded by Councilman R. E. Brannan and carried by a vote of the Council.
Motion made and seconded to adjourn.

Respectfully Submitted,

Ruby C. Bowen, City Clerk
