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date: 1973-03-12
title: March 12, 1973 Minutes
source: 1973-03/1973-03-12_March 12, 1973_Minutes.pdf
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March 12, 1973

CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
HENRY COUNTY, GEORGIA MARCH 12, 1973

The Stockbridge City Council met on March 12, 1973. Mayor Hart presiding and all Councilmen present.

Visitors: Mrs. Ruth Lewis, Mr. Larry Yarborough, Mr. Lester Dacus, Mr. Arthur Merlin, Mr. B. J. Lunsford and
Mr. Bill Shirley were made welcome.

Mrs. Ruth Lewis came before the City Council about her pond on Shields Rd. Councilman Brannan made
motion that the City take legal action to have the people next to Mrs. Lewis return their dam and pond back
into its original state. Councilman McGarity seconded motion. 3 for, 1 against, and 1 neutral.

Mr. Larry Yarborough from Computerized Account Service made a presentation to the City Council to have
our water bills put on computer. Councilman Bob Brannan made motion that this be done as soon as
possible. Councilman McGarity seconded motion. Passed by majority vote.

Mr. Lester Dacus wanted to know how much his business license would be for Batteries Unlimited, located
where Johnny's Paint & Body Shop used to be. City Council voted that the license would be $50.00.
Councilman Brannan made motion and Councilman Dabney seconded and passed by majority vote.

Mr. Arthur Merlin from Contract Sweepers of Georgia, Inc. came before the City Council. He is in the business
of street sweeping and he stated that he would like to sweep our streets at the rate of $35.00 a week that
would be for Hwy. 42 only. Finance Committee to check into it.

Mr. Bill Shirley from Henry County Water Authority came before the Council to invite them to a joint meeting
with the Authority and all the cities in Henry County. It is planned for Monday March 19, 1973 at 7:30 p.m.
Will try to get a room at Ramada Inn. They also want Mr. Tom McGuoirk to be present at that meeting.

Mr. B. J. Lunsford, the City Auditor, came before the Council with the Annual City Audit for 1972.

The minutes were read and approved.

Mayor Hart to check into the recommendation of a new ordinance for contractors in keeping their building
area cleaned daily.
Council voted by majority not to pay police for meals at the Academy.

Councilman Dabney made motion that a dead-end street sign be put on Rosenwald Dr. Passed by majority
vote.

Council decided that all signs at the crossroads of Club Dr. and Club Place be stop signs.

Councilman Dan McGarity brought up about the electric typewriter that we are using while the old one is
being fixed. The cost of this will be $395.00, it sells for $500.00. Council decided to get competitive bids.
Mayor Hart said he would do this.

Councilman McGarity brought up about the fire on Lee St. and stated what a good job the fireman had done.
He asked that the City send a letter of thanks to those firemen.

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3/12/1973
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Councilman Brannan asked that a letter be sent to L. H. Jackson about the junk cars on Ward St. quoting the
City Ordinance about junk.

Also, a letter to Rudy Kelley about the junk and trash being piled between Milly's diner and Southside Tire in
the back of the vacant lot.

Cpl. Robert Manders wanted to know if the policemen could become familiar with the fire truck in case of a
fire. Councilman McGarity said for them to be at the meeting Tuesday 7:30 p.m., March 13, 1973.

Meeting adjourned at 10:45 p.m.
Respectfully submitted.

Zelma Willbanks George W. Hart, Jr.
City Clerk Mayor
