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date: 1976-08-09
title: August 9, 1976 Minutes
source: 1976-08/1976-08-09_August 9, 1976_Minutes.pdf
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August 9, 1976

CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
HENRY COUNTY, GEORGIA AUGUST 9, 1976

The regular meeting of the Stockbridge City Council was held August 9, 1976 at 7:30 p.m. In the absence of
Mayor Hart, Mayor Pro-tem James Butcher presided with all Council members present.

Gil Weber with Equitable Life Assurance Society presented a disability income insurance program for City
employees. Council informed Mr. Weber the City could not undertake additional benefits for employees at
this time, but would consider some time in the future.

Motion was made by Ross McMichael to appoint Perry Foster to represent the Stockbridge area on the Henry
County Joint Board of Appeals for one term, seconded by John Dabney and passed unanimously.

Motion was made by Ross McMichael to hire Steve Cox, Clean Master, Inc. to clean City Hall at a cost of
$100.00 a month, seconded by W. A. Gardner and passed unanimously.

Dale Nicholason addressed the Council stating the County water and sewer inspectors informed him they
had been instructed by the City to discontinue their inspections in Stockbridge. Council informed Mr.
Nicholason this information was incorrect and the City uses their services when required.

Ross McMichael noted there are several problems with residential sewer taps, which have not been
corrected. Mr. John White, Club Drive suggested his problem could possibly be solved by running a service
line from the back of his house which would involve securing an easement from Mrs. Shaw. Ken Leonard
with John J. Harte Associates to compare cost and advise.

Ken Leonard admitted an engineering error had been made on the sewer line on Mimosa Drive. If it had
been two feet lower, it would have been possible for Mr. Bob Love to sewer his house. He presented a plan
to run a service line behind the house with Mr. Love paying only the amount it would have cost him to tap on
the front. He proposed that the City would pay an additional $2,481 to lower this line two feet. This amount
is based on the material and labor actually received when the line was installed and the amount it would cost
to lower the line an additional two feet. After discussion, the Council decided it was an engineering error and
the City would not agree to incur the additional cost. A meeting will be held Friday, August 20 at 4:30 p.m.
for further discussion.
Council questioned the guarantee on equipment at treatment plan. Mr. Leonard informed them it was one
year from the date of actual operation, which was June 15, 1976. Bellamy Brothers owes the City $12,900
for liquidated damages which represents 258 days past completion date.

Brush Creek interceptor and Creek Circle projects remain the same as last month.

It was brought to the attention of the Council that a County school bus damaged a fire hydrant at Tye Street
and Rosenwald Circle and the County should be notified to make repairs.

Jim Braswell discussed defective fire hydrants. Engineers informed him they are still working on these
problems. He also mentioned that a 6" water line service the Junior High School had been sealed off as a
dead end line instead of the necessary loop this line needs to properly serve the sprinkler system. He
contends this was done when the altitude valve was installed at the water tank near the school. Ron Kelley
will look into this problem and advise Council.

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It was noted that Bibb's Place had closed, therefore, it would not be necessary for the Council to take any
action in regards to improper serving of beer.

Jack Oakman informed Council that under the recent Federal Public Works Employment Act of 1976, the
City is eligible for funds to build a fire station. Mr. Oakman will make further inquiries to secure additional
information and requirements.

Ronald Kelley to inspect ditch in front of Willie Burks' and make necessary repairs.

City finances were discussed.

Meeting adjourned 10:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,

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