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date: 1977-02-14
title: February 14, 1977 Minutes
source: 1977-02/1977-02-14_February 14, 1977_Minutes.pdf
pages: 1
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February 14, 1977

CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
HENRY COUNTY, GEORGIA FEBRUARY 14, 1977

The regular meeting of the Stockbridge City Council was held February 14, 1977 at 7:30 p.m. with James
Butcher, Mayor Pro Tem presiding and all Council members present with the exception of Mayor George
Hart.

The ordinance adopted November 8, 1976 updating the business license fees was readopted to comply with
state regulations. Motion made by W. A. Gardner, seconded by John Dabney, motion carried.

John Scandrett presented plans for a proposed funeral home he plans to construct on Berry Street. Since
zoning has been approved by the Planning Commission, Council has no objections. Motion was made by
Ross McMichael, seconded by John Dabney, motion carried.

Harold Cochran informed Council that Cecil Love had complained to him about the garbage and trash behind
the Henry County Shopping Center directly adjoining his mother's home. Council instructed Ronald Kelley
to notify shopping centers to clean their premises.

It was noted that Chief Paul Collier was in the process of notifying businesses that have not paid their 1977
business license fee to do so promptly.

Council discussed appointing an assistant Civil Defense Director. James Butcher to contact Mike Mohoney
to ask if he would be interested in this position.

The Police Department has been unsuccessful in locating owners of wrecked or impounded cars being held
on City lot for the past several years. Council instructed Chief Collier to sell these cars.

Ronald Kelley suggested the sewerage treatment plant be named in memory of Stephan D. Peurifoy. W. A.
Gardner made a motion to name the plant Stephan D. Peurifoy Plant, seconded by Harold Cochran, motion
carried.

The possibility of amending the Water Ordinance to prohibit anyone constructing a new home or an existing
homeowner from installing a well to be discussed at next meeting.
Ronald Kelley informed Council that Bill Clark was developing a new section of houses off Davis Road and
would like to tie into City sewerage at the top of Creek Circle. When the City makes the final draw on existing
grant funds and determines the exact amount remaining to sewer Creek Circle, a definite date can be set but
in the meantime, Mr. Clark can plan to install sewer lines to be tied into City line.

Joe Simmons was present and requested approval to build a recreational center on Childs Street. Council
advised Mr. Simmons this would have to go before the Henry County Planning and Zoning Commission for
approval before the City Council can take any action

Meeting adjourned 8:45 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Merle Manders James Butcher
City Clerk Mayor Pro Tem
