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date: 1979-05-14
title: May 14, 1979 Minutes
source: 1979-05/1979-05-14_May 14, 1979_Minutes.pdf
pages: 1
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May 14, 1979

CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
HENRY COUNTY, GEORGIA MAY 14, 1979

The regular meeting of the Stockbridge City Council was held May 14, 1979 at 7:30 p.m. with Mayor Kelley
presiding and all members present.

Minutes of the previous meeting were approved.

Mayor Kelley advised that he and A. J. Welch, Jr. were to meet with the Henry County Board of
Commissioners to renew the contract for police service. The contract will omit the purchase price of ½ of
police car for 1979 as this obligation has been met; otherwise, there will be no changes. Motion was made
by Ross McMichael to authorize Mayor Kelley to sign the renewal contract, seconded by Joe Simmons and
passed unanimously.

Lewis Hurd requested that Mrs. Anna Penka of Rappottenstein, Austria be named an honorary citizen of
Stockbridge for coming the longest distance to participate in Ole Stockbridge Days. Motion was made by
Joe Simmons, seconded by Ross McMichael and passed unanimously.

W. A. Gardner advised Council that contract has been let by Department of Transportation to resurface City
streets under the LARP program.

Mr. Gardner also advised the water department is currently raising fire hydrants for easier use.

Mr. Gardner informed Council that John J. Harte Associates, Inc. have completed design to sewer Creek
Circle and bids to be advertised in local paper and will be let within the next 30 to 40 days.

W. A. Gardner requested the Council allow workmen, to be paid wages for vacation time rather than actually
having time off. Motion was made by Ross McMichael to authorize W. A Gardner to make this decision when
the men make this request, seconded by Phillip Paul and passed unanimously.

Mayor Kelley instructed W. A. Gardner to secure bids for sidewalk on Tye Street.

Meeting adjourned at 7:55 p. m.
Respectfully submitted,

Merle Manders R. G. Kelley
City Clerk Mayor
