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date: 1982-02-08
title: February 8, 1982 Minutes
source: 1982-02/1982-02-08_February 8, 1982_Minutes.pdf
pages: 1
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February 8, 1982

CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
HENRY COUNTY, GEORGIA FEBRUARY 8, 1982

The regular meeting of the Stockbridge City Council was held February 8, 1982 at 7:30 p.m. with Mayor
Kelley presiding and all members present.

Minutes of previous meeting were approved.

Henry County Police Department borrowed a Colt M-16 machine gun from the City of Stockbridge. This gun
is no longer being used by them and Chief Elkins has asked the Council to allow them to trade this gun for
service revolvers for officers. Motion was made by Harold Cochran to transfer ownership to Henry County
Police Department, seconded by Ross McMichael and passed unanimously.

Pat Rice requested a business license to sell used clothing on consignment and also sell some new clothing.
Council instructed Mr. Rice that all sells must be conducted inside the building and all used clothing must be
clean before resell. There is no provision for this type business under the business license fees. Motion was
made by Harold Cochran to issue license for $50.00 for this type business and to include a listing in the code
for Clothing, Secondhand (c) Secondhand clothing sold on consignment, seconded by Ross McMichael and
passed unanimously.

Eddie Buckles was present to request a business license to operate a poolroom and game room at The Crib,
132 Tye Street. The Council advised Mr. Buckles that a license would be issued but would be revoked if
valid complaints are received from the surrounding community. The Crib will close at 12:00 p.m. i1 weeknights
and Saturday night, a reasonable hour on Friday night and close all day Sunday. Motion to approve license
was made by Harold Cochran, seconded by Phillip Paulk and passed unanimously.

Motion was made by Harold Cochran to authorize W. A. Gardner to get bids for taping and finishing
sheetrock at Fire Station not to exceed a limit of $150, seconded by G. W. Evans and passed unanimously.

City Clerk to advertise in local newspaper for bids on 1977 Chevrolet police car. Bids to be opened at
March 8 meeting.

It was noted that City streets are in poor condition after recent bad weather and Council instructed W. A.
Gardner to contact Vernon Moss to make street repairs.

Meeting adjourned 8:07 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,

Merle Manders R. G. Kelley
City Clerk Mayor

i Typed as written. Probably should be a.m.
