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date: 1973-09-10
title: September 10, 1973 Minutes
source: 1973-09/1973-09-10_September 10, 1973_Minutes.pdf
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September 10, 1973

CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
HENRY COUNTY, GEORGIA SEPTEMBER 10, 1973

The City Council met at 7:30 p.m. with Mayor Hart presiding. All Councilmen present except Steve Nix.

Theron Massey discussed a drainage problem at his home. Land is lower than street and water is standing
in the yard. Street Committee to check into this problem.

Bob Brannan made motion that a meeting be set up with the County Commissioners and Mr. Huddleston to
determine a way of paving South Lee Street. John Dabney seconded and majority passed.

Minutes read and approved.

Bob Brannan made motion that we accept W. L. Jordan's offer to participate with County in Solid Waste
Program at $400.00. Jerry Greer seconded, majority passed.

Bob Brannan made motion that Danny Brown be asked to attend a special meeting Monday, September 17,
1973 at 8:00 p.m. to be interviewed for Recorder's job. W. J. Dingus' services to be terminated October 1,
1973. Jerry Greer seconded and majority passed.

Bob Brannan made motion that an Asst. City Clerk be hired a the rate of $200.00 per month. Will work on
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Dan McGarity seconded and majority
passed.

Mayor Hart to write letter welcoming all people to the Stockbridge area. This letter will be included in the
Welcome Wagon program for Henry Co.

Bob Brannan made motion that the old addressograph be donated to the Stockbridge Presbyterian Church.
John Dabney seconded and majority passed.

Jerry Greer made motion that City not purchase lighting rods for Police Dept. or City Hall. Bob Brannan
seconded and majority passed.
Finance Committee set up three separate funds at Fulton Federal Bank in McDonough. These accounts
include Revenue Sharing Fund - $20,000.00, Water & Sewage Fund - $17,000.00 and Street Work Fund -
$4,800.00. These accounts are still open at First State Bank at Stockbridge but only a small amount left in
each account. Fulton Federal to pay 5¼% interest to be compounded daily.

The City Election will be held November 24, 1973. Persons wishing to quality will do so from October 15,
1973 to 12:00 noon on November 7, 1973. Three Councilmen positions are open. Notice to be in the paper
by October 11, 1973. Bob Brannan made motion that the above be run in the Weekly Advertiser starting
October 11, 1973 and ending November 1, 1973. John Dabney seconded and majority passed.

Meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Zelma Willbanks George W. Hart, Jr.
City Clerk Mayor
