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date: 1970-11-09
title: November 9, 1970 Minutes
source: 1970-11/1970-11-09_November 9, 1970_Minutes.pdf
pages: 1
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November 9, 1970

CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
HENRY COUNTY, GEORGIA NOVEMBER 9, 1970

The regular monthly meeting of the City Council of Stockbridge was held on November 9, 1970 at the City
Hall at 7:30. Members present were George W. Hart, Jr., Mayor, Councilmen: R. E. Brannan, John Dabney,
G. W. Evans Jr., Dan McGarity and Ross B. McMichael.

The minutes of the October meeting were omitted. The City Clerk was on vacation.

Mayor Hart welcomed the visitors, Scoutmaster and Scout Troop #61.

Mrs. Hoard, a visitor, requested the City to assist in correcting the traffic at the Elementary School. She
represented the PTA.

Mayor Hart appointed a committee to contact Mr. Baker, Don Knowles, Mr. Dilbeck, Mr. Pridmore, Mr.
Thurman, Mrs. Clifford and Commissioner C. A. Phillips to set up a meeting to discuss school traffic, widening
streets, etc. Councilman Dan McGarity, Chairman, R. E. Brannan and John Dabney.

Mr. Bunn and Mr. Manders came before the Council protesting Mr. Wilson proposing to clear off and build a
shed on a vacant lot at the end of Beacon Street. Lot is zoned Residential. Mayor Hart assured the
gentlemen that no commercial building would be put there.

Councilman R. E. Brannan made a motion, seconded by G. W. Evans, Jr. to buy police radio equipment from
Motorola to participate in the Henry County System. Motion carried by vote of the Council.

Councilman Dan McGarity made a motion that owners of all livestock will be held responsible for real or
personal property damage of others. A fine of $25.00 minimum. Seconded by John Dabney and carried by
vote of Council.

Mayor Hart advised the Street Committee to erect Load Limit Signs on the appropriate streets.

The Council discussed the establishment of a position of City Coordinator to run the City on a day to day
basis. It was decided to table the idea until the December meeting.
Meeting adjourned at 9:10 p.m.

Ruby C. Bowen
City Clerk

George W. Hart, Jr.
Mayor
