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date: 1982-01-11
title: January 11, 1982 Minutes
source: 1982-01/1982-01-11_January 11, 1982_Minutes.pdf
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January 11, 1982

CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
HENRY COUNTY, GEORGIA JANUARY 11, 1982

OATH OF OFFICE

We, the Mayor and Councilmen, who have been duly elected to office to serve the City of Stockbridge, do
solemnly swear that we will uphold the By-laws and the Charter of the City of Stockbridge, the Constitution
of the State of Georgia and the Constitution of the United States of America and to perform the duties of the
office to the best of our ability without fear or favor, so help us God.

Council for 1982

R. G. Kelley, Mayor
G. W. Evans, Jr.
Joe Simmons
Harold Cochran
Ross B. McMichael
Phillip Paulk

CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
HENRY COUNTY, GEORGIA JANUARY 11, 1982

OATH OF OFFICE

I, Ernest Blount, having been duly appointed to serve as Court Recorder for the City of Stockbridge, do
solemnly swear that we will uphold the By-laws and the Charter of the City of Stockbridge, the Constitution
of the State of Georgia and the Constitution of the United States of America and to perform the duties of the
office to the best of my ability without fear or favor, so help me God.

Ernest Blount, Court Recorder

CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
HENRY COUNTY, GEORGIA JANUARY 11, 1982

The regular meeting of the Stockbridge City Council was held January 11, 1982 at 7:30 p.m. with Mayor
Kelley presiding and all members present.

Minutes of previous meeting were approved.

A. J. Welch, Jr., City Attorney, was present to discuss recent correspondence from EPA regarding ineligible
resident engineering fees in the amount of $5,073.00 paid to the City during 1975 water and sewer
construction. Mr. Welch advised it would be best for the City to return this amount to EPA as court costs and
legal fees would almost equal this amount. The deadline for filing an appeal is January 17, 1982. Motion
was made by Harold Cochran for Mr. Welch to file an appeal with EPA and if the appeal is refused, the City
could pay $5,073.00 plus interest and attorney fees, seconded by Ross McMichael and passed unanimously.

Council asked Mr. Welch to draft an ordinance to exempt solar energy heating and cooling units in the home
from ad valorem taxes until July 1, 1986.
Motion was made by Ross McMichael to appoint Harold Cochran, Mayor Pro Tem, seconded by G. W. Evans
and passed unanimously.

Motion was made by Harold Cochran to appoint Merle Manders, City Clerk, seconded by Joe Simmons and
passed unanimously.

Motion was made by Harold Cochran to appoint Ernest Blount, Court Recorder, seconded by Phillip Paulk
and passed unanimously.

Motion was made by Joe Simmons to appoint W. A. Gardner, City Marshal, seconded by Ross McMichael
and passed unanimously.

Motion was made by Harold Cochran to appoint A. J. Welch, City Attorney, seconded by Joe Simmons and
passed unanimously.

Motion was made by Harold Cochran to appropriate $25 to purchase 1 set of bunker gears for the Fire
Department, seconded by Joe Simmons and passed unanimously.

Motion was made by Ross McMichael to raise the salaries of Ann Heard, Clerk of Court, to $125.00 per
month and Ernest Blount, Court Recorder, to $125.00 per month, seconded by Harold Cochran and passed
unanimously.

Ross McMichael suggested the Council do something about the unkept condition of property owned by Lynn
Quarterman, Lavon Dickey and the Post Office. Grading of this property caused loose soil to wash across
the sidewalk into the highway. Letters to be written instructing each property owner to clear their lots and
take steps to stop soil form settling in the highway.

Joe Simmons mentioned that children and school buses are still having trouble entering North Henry
Boulevard at Tye Street and Lee Street. Mayor Kelley will discuss this with Ted Strickland, Henry County
School Superintendent.

Meeting adjourned 8:15 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,

Merle Manders R. G. Kelley
City Clerk Mayor
