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date: 1968-03-11
title: March 11, 1968 Minutes
source: 1968-03/1968-03-11_March 11, 1968_Minutes.pdf
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March 11, 1968

CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
HENRY COUNTY, GEORGIA MARCH 11, 1968

On March 11, 1968 the regular meeting of the City of Stockbridge was held at the City Hall.

Present were L. B. Cochran, Mayor; Councilmen G. W. Evans, Ross McMichael, Dan McGarity and George
Hart Jr.

Mr. Harold Boring asked for permission to park a trailer behind his house temporarily, for his father-in-law,
who is in bad physical condition. He stated that he would circulate a petition for the residents' approval. Mr.
Boring was told that his request would be taken under advisement. A motion was placed to grant permission
if petition was signed by residents on Shields Rd. from Hwy 23 through T. H. Miller and Club Pl. from Shields
Rd. to Club Dr., by Geo. Evans Jr. Second was by Dan McGarity. Approved 4-0. Trailer would be removed
as soon as Mr. Boring's father-in-law vacated trailer.

Motion was placed by George Hart to investigate the cost of having City ordinances printed. Second was by
Ross McMichael. Approved 4-0.

A motion was made by Dan McGarity that the City Hall be closed on New Years Day, 4th of July, Labor Day,
Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. An extra day at New Years and Christmas would be granted
depending on the day of the week that these days fall on. Second by Geo. Evans and approved 4-0.

A motion was made by Geo. Evans to have Ross McMichael and L. B. Cochran to investigate the feasibility
of obtaining a book of the City property maps for tax evaluation purposes; included in the motion, authority
to buy said maps and labor to get additional information as needed. Second by Dan McGarity. Motion carried
4-0.

Ross McMichael made a motion that $15.00 be returned to Mrs. Ralph Moore and no money to be taken for
the purpose of fire protection outside the City limits. Second by Geo. Evans. Carried 4-0.

Motion by Ross McMichael that each tax delinquent be sent a letter immediately. If no reply is received by
April 1, a FIFA will be issued. Second by G. W. Evans. Carried 4-0.
Council approved 4-0 a motion by Dan McGarity for four coats and hats for the Fire Dept.

Geo Evans made a motion that Council accepts petition to annex property lots of L. B. Cochran and Wm. L.
Cochran on Shields Rd. Motion seconded by R. B. McMichael and carried 4-0.

Motion to annex property of L. B. Cochran on E. Atl. Rd. was made by Geo. Evans, seconded by Dan
McGarity and carried 4-0.

R. B. McMichael and Dan McGarity were named as a committee to investigate for exact location for a
streetlight for Mrs. Willabur Jenkins.

A motion was made by Dan McGarity to install a fire hydrant on County waterline on Gas Plant Road providing
County will install plug at no cost to the City and the City has the option to move plug if it so desires. Second
by R. B. McMichael and carried 4-0.

Council approved annexation of property of Mrs. Mann on Shields Road by motion made by Geo. Evans and
seconded by R. G. McMichael.
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$5.00 dues for Dan McGarity to the Civil Defense Assn. were approved.

A motion was made by Geo. Hart for the outstanding business licensees be properly contacted and if not
paid by April 1, appropriate action will be taken to collect. Second by R. B. McMichael and carried 4-0.

A motion was carried to charge $10.00 more for a 1½" meter than a 1". Motion was made by G. W. Evans
and seconded by R. B. McMichael.
The Council approved 4-0 the motion by George Evans that the City use Gulf Oil products.

A motion was made by G. W. Evans to have T. R. Puckett paint the City Hall for the sum of $75.00 was
seconded by Dan McGarity and approved 4-0.

A motion was made that a committee of R. B. McMichael, G. W. Evans and L. B. Cochran investigate and
get building next to the City Hall painted. Motion was made by G. W. Evans, seconded by Geo. Hart and
carried 4-0.

Council approved the purchase and installation of the following for the new police car: a blue light, a siren
and a Motorola radio.

Business license for Mr. Chambers to peddle produce was set at $25.00 per yr.

Meeting adjourned.

Respectfully submitted

Charlotte M. Carroll, Clerk
