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date: 1976-09-13
title: September 13, 1976 Minutes
source: 1976-09/1976-09-13_September 13, 1976_Minutes.pdf
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September 13, 1976

CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
HENRY COUNTY, GEORGIA SEPTEMBER 13, 1976

The regular meeting of the Stockbridge City Council was held September 13, 1976 at 7:30 p.m. with Mayor
Hart presiding and all Council members present.

Minutes were approved as corrected.

Visitors were welcomed.

Mayor Hart noted that the beer and wine license issued to Bibb Roney was not transferable according to
State law and new owner would have to apply for a new license if he planned to serve beer.

Bruce Mann of McIntosh Trail brought applications for the proposed fire station to be reviewed by the Council.

Mr. Brooks Blankenship and Mr. John White of Club Drive were present to discuss the problem they are
having tying into sewerage. It was decided the best solution would be for them to turn their plumbing around
to come under their houses and tap on the front. This would involve raising their plumbing to the ground floor
level. In order to compensate for the additional expense they would incur, motion was made by Ross
McMichael to reimburse them $100 each, seconded by John Dabney and passed unanimously.

It was also noted that Hale Contracting Company will need to be informed to lower their service lines in order
for them to tap on as soon as possible.

Doug Cobb says he has been advised by three plumbers that his line is too high and he does not have
enough fall to tie on from the front. Ron Kelley and Fred McAuley were advised by Mayor Hart to check this
out and advise Mr. Cobb. He also instructed them to check all houses in this section to make sure we do not
have anymore problems of this nature.

The 6" line to the Junior High School which was sealed off when the altitude valve was installed needs to be
reconnected ahead of the altitude valve, independent of the storage line to prevent back-flow and draining
the tank. Funds are not available for this project and it will have to be delayed for several months.
Fred McAuley advised Council that the Brush Creek interceptor is presently being reviewed by the State.
The sewer design for Creek Circle is complete and read for review by the Council at their convenience.

The City of Stockbridge took over beneficial occupancy of the treatment plant on June 15, 1976. Liquidated
damages may be assessed on 258 net days totaling $12,900. These funds may be used at the City's
discretion.

John Dabney reported that residents have contacted him regarding the poor condition Hale Contracting
Company left First Street. First Street was a blacktop street but was repaired with gravel. Ross McMichael
reported that Bowen Street was caving in as the result of sewer construction. Hale Contracting Company to
be notified to inspect these streets and make repairs.

Hearing on petition against funeral home on Berry Street was postponed until further notice from the Henry
County Planning Commission.

MINUTES
9/13/1976
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Mill rate will be set by Council after sate approves county tax digest.

Qualifying dated for December 4, 1976 Municipal election will be from Wednesday, October 20 through
Wednesday November 3, 1976. Fee for Mayor was set at $30.00 and Councilmen $20.00. Poll mangers to
be selected later.

Since many residents did not understand they would be charged a sewer fee whether they actually tapped
onto the sewerage system, the Council agreed to give these people another chance to apply for sewerage
at the original fee of $35.00. The $200.00 tap on charge will be resumed at a later date.

Mayor Hart recommended an ordinance be drafted for the Council's approval requiring residents to secure a
permit to have their septic tanks pumped. This would make it possible for the City to know when a resident
was having trouble with his septic tank and he would be required to tap onto sewerage at that time. A. J.
Welch Jr., City Attorney to be notified to draft this ordinance to be reviewed by Council.
Motion was made by Ross McMichael to approve the 1975 Uniform Rules of the Road, seconded by James
Butcher and passed unanimously.

Motion was made by James Butcher to amend the current Fire Prevention Code and Life Safety Code to
include the Southern Standard Fire Prevention Code, 1975 edition, seconded by Ross McMichael and
passed unanimously.

Police procedures were discussed.

James Butcher informed Council that the repossessed fire truck he had planned to purchase will not be
available.

Meeting adjourned at 9:40 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Merle Manders George W. Hart, Jr.
City Clerk Mayor
