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date: 1978-03-13
title: March 13, 1978 Minutes
source: 1978-03/1978-03-13_March 13, 1978_Minutes.pdf
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March 13, 1978

CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
HENRY COUNTY, GEORGIA MARCH 13, 1978

The regular meeting of the Stockbridge City Council was held March 13, 1978 at 7:30 p.m. with Mayor Hart
presiding and all Council members present.

Minutes were approved as read.

Ronald Kelley advised that Henry County Water Authority has agreed to furnish labor to install new 8-inch
water line from Askew's Mobile Home Park to Highway 138 with the City of Stockbridge furnishing materials.
Motion was made by Harold Cochran to purchase materials needed for this water line, seconded by Joe
Simmons and passed unanimously.

It was noted that Henry County Water Authority is in the process of negotiating with Clayton County Water
Authority to secure water meters along Highway 42 beginning at the City limits to Highway 138. Henry County
will turn over these meters to the City of Stockbridge.

R. G. Kelley advised Council that Lamar Moseley refused to give an easement through his property for Wilson
Gulf Station to connect to sewerage. It was the consensus of the Council that if Gulf Oil Corp. wants to
connect to sewerage it will have to be across Flippen Road at their own expense.

Motion was made by Joe Simmons to issue a beer license to Robert Hines, Clay's Produce, 520 N. Henry
Blvd., seconded by Ross McMichael and passed unanimously.

Motion was made by Ross McMichael to remove the 2-year residency clause from the Malt Beverage
Ordinance, seconded by R. G. Kelley and passed unanimously.

Motion was made by Ross McMichael to issue James Duffy a license to sell malt beverages at Lanes Place,
1005 N. Henry Blvd., seconded by Harold Cochran and passed unanimously.

Jim Braswell addressed Council requesting one additional fire hydrant be added to the above-mentioned
waterline at the intersection of 138 and 42. This would place a hydrant approximately every 500 feet and
would give better fire protection. Motion was made by Harold Cochran to include this hydrant, seconded by
Ross McMichael and passed unanimously.
Bob Grove with Site Services, Quarry Road, asked the Council for permission to locate a temporary mobile
field office for approximately 1 year until permanent facilities could be built. Ross McMichael made a motion
to grant this request, seconded by R. G. Kelley and passed unanimously.

Council referred to a letter from Jack Oakman, Fire Chief, requesting fire hydrants on the old transite water
line be removed and used in other locations, as they are too close to hydrants on the new line.

Ronald Kelley advised Council that these hydrants could not be reused because they have six-inch openings
that have been reduced and lead jointed to fit three-inch transite pipes. Once a hydrant has been leaded, it
cannot be used again without considerable expense.

Jack Oakman's letter also recommended the Council put pressure reducing valves at the two Henry County
metering points because the low areas are experiencing water pressure in excess of 100 PSI. Council was
in consensus that residents in low areas experiencing any difficulty would have to install reducers on their
individual plumbing because the greater pressure is needed for fire protection.

Ronald Kelley advised Council that Kibby Elliott had not given him an estimate to raise ditch line and install
drainpipe across Davis Road but he expected to be in contact with him within the next few days.

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Ronald Kelley stated that Bill Clark had hired an engineering firm to draft blue prints showing water lines,
hydrants, taps, sewer lines, manholes and taps to be submitted for state approval for Bridge Park Subdivision.

Don Price requested security lights on Speer Road and Old Atlanta Road. Lights to be installed when
needed.

Police Chief, Horace Kersey, requested the mattresses in the jail be cleaned and repaired. He also requested
supplies, which included mattress covers and blankets. Motion was made by Ross McMichael to have
mattresses cleaned and repaired, seconded by R. G. Kelley and passed unanimously. Council instructed
Chief Kersey to make a conservative list of needed supplies to be considered by the Council at the next
meeting.

Joe Simmons told Council members that he had received complaints about junk cars around the City. Mayor
Hart stated that when complaints are received, according to City Ordinance, the owner is notifed to remove
the car or charges would be made against him in Municipal Court.

Mike Mahoney, Stockbridge Deputy Civil Defense Director, tendered his resignation effective March 1, 1978.
It was noted in a letter to the Council from Jack Oakman that he recommended a City employee or
Councilman be appointed to this position. Council to make decision at a later date.

It was noted at another position had been approved for a Police Radio Dispatcher under the CETA program.

Reverend Hunter built a new house at 116 Tye Street where an old house was located in the past. He would
like to use the old water meter instead of paying $200 for installation of a new meter. Permission granted.

Harold Cochran stated that Robert Henson had contacted him regarding a bike-a-thon April 1, 1978 for St.
Jude Hospital. It would begin at the Stockbridge Elementary School and end at Southbridge Subdivision on
Old Conyers Road. Council was in agreement to issue a parade permit and instructed Harold Cochran to
inform Mr. Henson to coordinate his schedule with Chief Kersey.

Motion was made by Ross McMichael to authorize Harold Cochran to repair the brakes on the Chevrolet
garbage truck, which would total approximately $500.00, seconded by Joe Simmons and passed
unanimously.

R. G. Kelley addressed the Council regarding the City using his tire business for City vehicles. He wanted
the Council to feel free to get bids from other companies if they felt his being on the Council would create a
controversy. Council felt no action was needed at this time.

Comprehensive Business Insurance will be due May 1978. Council discussed getting proposals from other
companies for possible savings.

City Clerk instructed to send past due tax notices on outstanding property taxes for 1977.
Meeting adjourned 9:00 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

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