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date: 1980-06-09
title: June 9, 1980 Minutes
source: 1980-06/1980-06-09_June 9, 1980_Minutes.pdf
pages: 1
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June 9, 1980

CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
HENRY COUNTY, GEORGIA JUNE 9, 1980

The regular meeting of the Stockbridge City Council was held June 9, 1980 at 7:30 p.m. with Mayor Kelley
presiding and all Council members present.

Minutes of previous meeting were approved.

Motion was made by Ross McMichael to approve beer and wine license on Billy Mabros for Billy's Package
Store and Olympia Pizza House, 5537 North Henry Boulevard, seconded by G. W. Evans and passed
unanimously.

Eddie Buckles requested dancing license for the Crib, 131 Tye Street, a restaurant operated by Mrs. Martha
Harper. Council instructed Mr. Buckles to have Mrs. Harper provide the Council with a petition signed by
neighbors in the immediate area, stating they have not objection to music and dancing. Mrs. Harper to be
notified that closing would be at 12:00 p.m. i1

Mr. Buckles advised Council that Percy Morris' property would be cleaned and plumbing would be installed
in the old school being used as an apartment.

Mayor Kelley advised Council that he had been in contact with owners of property adjacent to City property
at the corner of Berry and Love Streets. He proposed that the City purchase Mrs. Loder's property and
negotiate with the Masonic Lodge to exchange this piece of property for the lot next to City Hall. Council
agreed Mayor Kelley should proceed with negotiations.

Mayor Kelley recommended raising the Council's salary to $100 per month. Motion as made by Ross
McMichael, seconded by Joe Simmons and passed unanimously.

Councilman Paulk informed Council that he had attended a meeting of City officials to discuss what action
could be taken to eliminate double taxation in Henry County. The areas of discussion were: Landfill fees,
jail fees and deletion of the 2-mil county water and sewerage tax imposed on City property owners. Future
meetings are planned.

Councilman Evans suggested the traffic signal at North Henry Blvd. and East Atlanta Road be turned on
caution during summer months. W. A. Gardner to reset timing to give more time for traffic on North Henry
Boulevard.

Joe Simmons suggested the City consider a traffic light at North Henry and Tye Street. W. A. Gardner to
check with Department of Transportation for recommendation for a traffic light to break the flow of traffic
through town. Council will consider hiring an additional crossing guard for Tye Street when school opens
in the fall.

Councilman Evans stated that C. A. Phillips has contacted him and requested the drainage sewer on Spring
Street be lowered in order for surface water to drain off his property. W. A. Gardner to check and advise.

It was noted that a letter has been received from the Department of Transportation informing the Council
of a Public Hearing scheduled June 16, 1980 at the Stockbridge Elementary School to discuss the widening
of Highway 138 from I-75 to North Henry Boulevard.

MINUTES
6/9/1980
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Betty Jean Gleaton requested a license to open a package store in John Dabney's building at 125 Wilson
Avenue. Walker McGarity advised that this property is properly zoned. Council instructed Mrs. Gleaton to
have a petition signed by residents in the area stating they do not oppose beer and wine being sold in the
neighborhood.

Meeting adjourned 8:30 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Merle Manders R. G. Kelley
City Clerk Mayor

i Typed as written. Probably should be 12:00 a.m.
