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date: 1980-01-17
title: January 17, 1980 Minutes
source: 1980-01/1980-01-17_January 17, 1980_Minutes.pdf
pages: 1
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January 17, 1980

CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
HENRY COUNTY, GEORGIA JANUARY 17, 1980

The special meeting of the Stockbridge City Council was held January 17, 1980 at 7:00 p.m. with Mayor
Kelley presiding and all Council members present.

Mayor Kelley was not satisfied with the Council's decision not to appoint A. J. Welch, Jr. as City Attorney and
invited Mr. Welch to discuss this with the Council.

A. J. Welch addressed the Council and brought them up-to-date on the various problems facing the City at
the present time. He mentioned the current projects he is working on for the City and the many services he
has performed for the City for the benefit of the Council members who are not familiar with these services.
Mr. Welch excused himself from the meeting in order for the Council to reconsider their decision.

Mayor Kelley asked the Council to reconsider their decision because Mr. Welch is an excellent attorney and
performs all services required in an efficient and professional manner. Mayor Kelley feels the way this matter
was handled will be an embarrassment to Mr. Welch. He feels the Council should retain Mr. Welch through
1980 and if a change is desired at that time, give Mr. Welch the opportunity to resign without all the harmful
publicity.

Council appointed Mayor Kelley and Joe Simmons to represent the City Council to explain the situation to
Ernest Blount and ask for his resignation.

Motion was made by Harold Cochran to accept Ernest Blount's resignation, seconded by Ross McMichael
and passed unanimously.

Motion was made by Ross McMichael to appoint A. J. Welch, Jr. as City Attorney, seconded by Harold
Cochran and passed unanimously.

Meeting adjourned 8:15 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Merle Manders R. G. Kelley
City Clerk Mayor
