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date: 1979-10-01
title: October 1, 1979 Minutes
source: 1979-10/1979-10-01_October 1, 1979_Minutes.pdf
pages: 1
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October 1, 1979

CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
HENRY COUNTY, GEORGIA OCTOBER 1, 1979

A Special Meeting of the City Council was held October 1, 1979 at 4:30 p.m. with Mayor Kelley presiding and
members Phillip Paul, Joe Simmons and G. W. Evans present.

Council needed to make a decision on Christmas decorations before the deadline for ordering expired.
Materials to attach decorations to utility poles would cost approximately $650.00 and a yearly "on-off" fee
charged by Georgia Power would be $50.00. The cost of power for each decoration would be approximately
$10.00 for a two-month period. They would be turned on beginning Thanksgiving until January 2. Motion
was made by Phillip Paulk to appropriate funds for materials, power and decorations, seconded by Joe
Simmons. Stockbridge Businessmen's Association to help with cost of decorations.

City of McDonough requested the Mayor and City Council adopt a Resolution in their support of opposing
the location of the State Prison in Henry County. Motion was made by Phillip Paulk to adopt a Resolution,
seconded by Joe Simmons, motion carried.

Meeting adjourned 5:00 p.m.

In the absence of City Clerk, minutes were recorded by W. A. Gardner.

Respectfully submitted,

Merle Manders R. G. Kelley
City Clerk Mayor
