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date: 1978-12-11
title: December 11, 1978 Minutes
source: 1978-12/1978-12-11_December 11, 1978_Minutes.pdf
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December 11, 1978

CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
HENRY COUNTY, GEORGIA DECEMBER 11, 1978

The special meeting of the Stockbridge City Council was held December 11, 1978 at 4:00 p.m. with Mayor
Kelley presiding and members Harold Cochran, Ross McMichael and Joe Simmons present.

Oliver Wright and Douglas Shippen requested this meeting to present the Council with their plans for
construction at Mays Corner Shopping Center.

W. A. Gardner advised the cost to install 472 feet of 8 inch water line and 1 fire hydrant would be $9,520.85
at current prices. Council proposed that Mr. Wright and Shippen pay one half this cost. Other stipulations
would be for the tenants at Mays Corner to change from Clayton County water to City water. The City will
change the meters at the City's cost of $40.00 per meter. Also, when the sprinkler system is installed at the
shopping center, the City will access 10¢ per sprinkler head per month.

Council agreed with Mr. Shippen's request that they be reimbursed a proportionate share of the 472 ft.
waterline if the property across from Mays Corner comes into the City and the owners connect to City water.

Meeting adjourned 5:10 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Merle Manders R. G. Kelley
City Clerk Mayor

CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
HENRY COUNTY, GEORGIA DECEMBER 11, 1978

The regular meeting of the Stockbridge City Council was held December 11, 1978 at 7:30 p.m. with Mayor
Kelley presiding and all Council members present.

It was noted that Raleigh Hightower's barn is being torn down.

Past due taxes were discussed. Mayor Kelley suggested the Finance Committee review and decide what
action should be taken to collect past due taxes.

Ed Whiddon informed Council that building contractors were operating within Stockbridge without a business
license. He stated one contractor told him he refused to buy a license because the fee was too high. Mr.
Whiddon suggested the Council re-evaluate the business license schedule. Council instructed W. A. Gardner
to contact Walker McGarity with Henry County Planning and Zoning to have a copy of all building permits
sent to the City as a method of policing building contractors who do not have a license.

W. A. Gardner to contact private refuse collection companies for cost estimates to contract for the city's
garbage collection. Cost to be compared with current expense to operate City's sanitation department.

Council instructed W. A. Gardner to caution his men to be sure to pick up all garbage at each house because
Council has been receiving complaints regarding this problem.

Meeting adjourned 8:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,

Merle Manders R. G. Kelley
City Clerk Mayor
