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date: 1970-02-09
title: February 9, 1970 Minutes
source: 1970-02/1970-02-09_February 9, 1970_Minutes.pdf
pages: 1
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February 9, 1970

CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
HENRY COUNTY, GEORGIA FEBRUARY 9, 1970

The regular meeting of the Council of the City of Stockbridge, was held at the City Hall at 7:30 p.m. Members
present were George W. Hart, Jr., Mayor, Councilmen Ross B. McMichael, Dan McGarity, Rudy Lucas, G.
W. Evans, Jr. and Bob Brannan. Several visitors came in behalf of a rezoning meeting that been postponed
until a later date.

The meeting was called to order by Mayor George W. Hart, Jr.

Minutes of the January meeting were read and approved.

Lamar, R. G. and Charles Moseley came before the Council to discuss moving the house on Highway 42,
known as the Gray property. Plans are to move the house down near the dump area and move in
approximately 15 homes and remodel them for residence.

Mr. Thatch and his engineer came before the Council to discuss developing area on right of Davis Road. A
meeting with Mr. Green was to be made and Mr. Thatch and his engineer was to be notified.

Representative came before the Council to discuss a Countywide Communication Center. Motion made by
Dan McGarity that we accept and contribute our amount. Seconded by G. W. Evans, Jr. and carried by a
vote of the Council.

Discussion on Cash Bonds, Property Bonds, Fines and Forfeits. Motion was made by Ross B. McMichael
and seconded by G. W. Evans Jr., that this report be recorded in the minutes. And carried by a vote of the
Council.

Lamar Moseley discussed having property owned by J. T. Gray rezoned to Commercial and Building
Apartments on back of property. Plans to cut street on East Side of Gray property next to Godwin's line.
Clerk was requested to talk with Mr. Walker McGarity and have rezoning meeting advertised date and time
with notice in County paper.

Committee to meet with City Attorney and set up ordinance to govern the City of Stockbridge by i1

Discussion on dog pound.

Special election to fill Rudy Lucas unexpired term as Councilman. Rudy Lucas resigned effective February
21, 1970, was transferred out of town on his job. Qualifying time February 16 thru 25th. Ballots to be
printed February 26 and 27th.

Clerk advised to get in touch with Raleigh Hightower, Doris Brannan, Mrs. Kate Goodwin and Lanelle
Turner.

Street Light Committee to meet and take a survey to put streetlights in uniform manner throughout the City.

Meeting adjourned.

Respectfully Submitted,

Ruby C. Bowen, Clerk
George W. Hart, Mayor

i Typed as written
