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date: 1966-01-24
title: January 24, 1966 Minutes
source: 1966-01/1966-01-24_January 24, 1966_Minutes.pdf
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January 24, 1966

CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
HENRY COUNTY, GEORGIA JANUARY 24, 1966

A regular meeting of the Stockbridge City Council held at City Hall on Jan. 24, 1966 with the following
members present: Mayor L. B. Cochran; Councilmen R. G. Moseley, W. A. Gardner, Cecil Love, Douglas
Cobb and C. J. Driver.

Meeting called to order by the Mayor. Min. of two previous meetings read and approved.

The oath of office was administered to H. Doug. Cobb, who was not present Jan. 6.

A delegation came before the Council complaining about dogs running loose and anonymous telephone calls.
Nothing can be done about the telephone calls but some decision to be made about the dogs.

Mr. Glidewell and Mr. Clarence Cochran came before the Council in regard to the sewerage rates. The
surrounding area had been called in advance and the City of Stockbridge is not out of line. Street Committee
asked to investigate.

Motion was made by Cecil Love, second by W. A. Gardner and carried by vote of the Council for the Water
Committee to bring recommendations to the Council regarding additional fire hydrants and water line
extensions.

The Street Committee was asked to ascertain the cost of installing caution lights at Hwy 42 and Berry St., at
both school crossings and Hwy 42 and Shields Rd.

Motion was made by C. J. Driver, second by W. A. Gardner and carried by a vote of the Council to patch all
asphalt streets now in need.

Sanitary Department to see what can be done about the sanitary situation in the City.

R. G. Moseley, W. A. Gardner and Douglas Cobb were placed on committee to locate some place for the
teenagers to meet.
The Finance Committee asked to investigate the possibilities of assistance from the U. S. Government for
sewerage system.

Motion was made by R. G. Moseley, second by C. J. Driver and carried by a vote of the Council to investigate
the voting laws to registration in cities.

Mr. Green came before the Council in regard to sewerage for the new addition for the colored school. Two
things could be done, build an oxidation pond or tie on to the present sewerage system by installing pumping
station. After a thorough explanation, the Council decided to check with the County for figures.

Motion was made by W. A. Gardner, second by R. G. Moseley and carried by a vote of the Council to secure
Geo. W. Walker & Co. to audit the City books for 1965.

The City of Stockbridge was asked to bring up to date the Zoning and Planning Com. payment of $85.00 per
month from April 1965 through Dec. 1965. Contact other cities as to their contributions. Don L. Knowles was
appointed to represent the City of Stockbridge on this Planning Commission. Letter to this effect was
forwarded to Mr. Charlie Glenn, Jan. 28, 1966.

MINUTES
1/24/1966
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Motion was made by Doug. Cobb, second by C. J. Driver and carried by a vote of the Council to appoint a
Committee other than the Council, to promote the City of Stockbridge.

Motion was made by R. G. Moseley, second by W. A. Gardner and carried by a vote of the Council to appoint
Doris E. Branan as City Clerk.

Policemen to remain the same for the time being.

R. G. Moseley was elected Mayor Pro-Tem by secret ballot.
Motion was made by R. G. Moseley, second by Doug. Cobb and carried by a vote of the Council for C. J.
Driver to remain San. Dept. Mgr.

Motion was made by W. A. Gardner, second by C. J. Driver and carried by a vote of the Council to insure the
following vehicles for liability, fire truck $105.00, carryall $65.00, garbage truck $65.00, police car $85.00 and
flat bed truck $65.00.

No other business, the meeting adjourned.

Next meeting to be second Monday night in Feb.
