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date: 1977-07-18
title: July 18, 1977 Minutes
source: 1977-07/1977-07-18_July 18, 1977_Minutes.pdf
pages: 1
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July 18, 1977

CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
HENRY COUNTY, GEORGIA JULY 18, 1977

The regular meeting of the Stockbridge City Council was held July 18, 1977 at 7:30 p.m. with Mayor Hart
presiding and all Council members present.

Minutes were read as corrected.

Mayor Hart presented certificates to firemen who had completed 80 hours of basic fire fighting training.

It was noted that Fire Committee, Fire Chief and Assistant would interview applicants and hire two firemen
under the CETA program. Council approved aptitude test to screen applicants.

Representatives from the Masonic Lodge requested the City move the underground gas tank presently
located at the side of the building which extends under their property to the back of City Hall when the new
garage is constructed. Council will consider and advise later.

Motion was made by W. A. Gardner to adopt Resolution to accept low bid from Davidson Brother Contracting
Company, Inc., Sunnyside, Georgia to sewer northern section of Creek Circle, seconded by John Dabney
and passed unanimously.

Council adopted a Resolution authorizing the State of Georgia to resurface eight streets within the City. The
only stipulation is that the City must make minor repairs to prepare the roads for resurfacing. Motion was
made by James Butcher, seconded by Ross McMichael and passed unanimously.

Council scheduled a public hearing for August 8, 1977 to discuss the use of revenue sharing funds currently
on deposit.

Finance Committee instructed to prepare 1977 budget to be considered by Council at the October meeting.
Ronald Kelley advised he had notified Quality Markets that sanitation service would be discontinued effective
August 1, 1977 and they would have to use a private company. The schools were notified service would be
continued at an increased rate. The County Commissioners have agreed to let the City dump trash free at
the County landfill and they will send equipment to cover and close the City landfill.

Paul Collier is drafting design for new garage to include a room for workers, storage and a washroom for
prisoners as well as City workers.

Ed Springthorp, engineer with John J. Harte associates, recommended not paying Bellamy Brothers until
welding on retaining wall of the digester at the treatment plant has been repaired to their satisfaction.

It was noted that A. J. Welch, Jr. will examine County deeds to determine ownership of Old Atlanta Road at
the corner of Beacon Street. When the City gets a clear title of ownership, it will be used as a fire lane and
access road.

Sanitation Committee to study problems regarding garbage and trash pick-up and make recommendations
at the next meeting.

Council was in agreement to allow Georgia State Patrol to use conference room several times a month to
give driver's license exams and issue licenses. Details to be worked out by Chief Collier.

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7/18/1977
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As instructed by A. J. Welch, Jr., the City to continue paying Clayton County Water Authority at the rate of
50¢ per thousand gallons until he is able to secure an agreement with Clayton County for a more equitable
rate rather than the 90¢ per thousand gallons.
Ronald Kelley informed Council that Henry County Water Authority has recommended two metering points
for the City to equalize water pressure. One meter will be located on the east end of Highway 42 and the
other at the top of Shields and Davis Roads.

Jim Fair plans to install a car wash at the corner of Old Atlanta and Speer Roads. He requested the City
pave Speer Road for an approximate cost of $2,500. Tabled for lack of motion.

James Butcher requested additional radio equipment for Fire Department. Tabled for lack of motion.

It was noted that Mike Mahoney, Civil Defense Director is checking with Civil Defense to see if communication
equipment can be secured for the service vehicle recently acquired and reconditioned by the fire department.

Motion was made by Ross McMichael to install streetlights on Rosenwald Circle, seconded by John Dabney
and passed unanimously.

Meeting adjourned 9:00 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

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