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date: 1969-10-13
title: October 13, 1969 Minutes
source: 1969-10/1969-10-13_October 13, 1969_Minutes.pdf
pages: 1
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October 13, 1969

CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
HENRY COUNTY, GEORGIA OCTOBER 13, 1969

The regular monthly meeting of the City Council of the City of Stockbridge was held on October 13, 1969 at
the City Hall at 7:30 p.m. The following members were present: Mayor Hart, Councilmen G. W. Evans Jr.,
Jack Garrard, Cecil Love, Dan McGarity and Ross B. McMichael. Visitors were Mr. Greene, City Engineer,
Mr. Bennett, Mr. Cochran and Mr. Tomlin.

The meeting was called to order by Mayor Hart.

Minutes were read and approved.

Mr. Greene discussed, with the Councilmen and Mayor Hart, the issuing of bonds for money to install new
water and sewerage lines.

Mr. Bennett came before the Councilmen for a reply to his request to keep the poolroom open on Sunday.
This was open for discussion. After the discussion, Councilman Ross B. McMichael made a motion that the
poolroom remain closed on Sunday, seconded by Cecil Love and carried by vote of Council.

Mr. Cochran and Mr. Tomlin came before the Council with a signed paper by the homeowners requesting
paving Shields Road. This had already been discussed at a previous meeting due to not having adequate
funds for the paving of Shields Road; it was postponed to a later date. The Committee was assured as soon
as funds were available, Shields Road would be paved.

Tax Assessors are working on a continuous basis to complete the assessment of taxes.

Election to be held on November 22, 1969. All candidates running for Councilmen or Recorder must register
at the City Hall on or before November 8 and pay a $10.00 entrance fee.

Councilman McGarity discussed street to school and the rerouting of school buses.

Discussion on Chief of Police having authority to fire policemen not doing satisfactory work.
New policeman: John Foster

Motion made and seconded that meeting adjourn.

Ruby C. Bowen
City Clerk

George W. Hart, Jr.
Mayor
