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date: 1978-04-06
title: April 6, 1978 Minutes
source: 1978-04/1978-04-06_April 6, 1978_Minutes.pdf
pages: 1
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April 6, 1978

CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
HENRY COUNTY, GEORGIA APRIL 6, 1978

The special meeting of the Stockbridge City Council was held April 6, 1978 at 7:30 p.m. with Mayor Pro Tem
R. G. Kelley presiding and Council members Harold Cochran, Joe Simmons and Ross McMichael present.

A. J. Welch Jr., City Attorney was present to explain legal action necessary for Council to appoint or elect a
new Mayor. Council decided to appoint a Mayor since an election would be an expense to the City. Motion
was made by Harold Cochran to appoint R. G. Kelley as Mayor effective April 10, 1978 to complete the
unexpired term of Mayor Hart to January 1, 1979, seconded by Ross McMichael, motion carried.

Discussion followed on what action is to be taken regarding the vacancy created on the Council. Council
decided to leave this position vacant until the 1978 election and include this vacancy on the ballot for the
unexpired term of one year. Ramifications of this decision to be discussed with Secretary of State's office,
in order for the election to be handled properly.

Unsuccessful attempts to get John J. Harte & Associates, Inc. to have all work completed and monies owed
to be paid in order to have final certificates issued for the Wastewater Treatment Plant. Possibility of legal
action against Harte and Bellamy Brothers will be taken if contracts are not finalized within 30 days from date
of notice.

Meeting adjourned 8:30 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Merle Manders R. G. Kelley
City Clerk Mayor
