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date: 1972-10-09
title: October 9, 1972 Minutes
source: 1972-10/1972-10-09_October 9, 1972_Minutes.pdf
pages: 1
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October 9, 1972

CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
HENRY COUNTY, GEORGIA OCTOBER 9, 1972

On October 9, 1972, the regular meeting of the Stockbridge City Council was held at the City Hall at 7:30
p.m.

Members present were: Mayor George W. Hart Jr., Councilmen R. E. Brannan, John Dabney, W. A. Gardner,
Ross B. McMichael and Bobby Dan McGarity. Several visitors were present.

Discussion on Smith-Barnes School sign was brought before the Council by Mrs. Nancy Hoard. Chief Paul
Collier to get sign and put it up for Mrs. Hoard. Motion was made by Councilman Bobby Dan McGarity,
seconded by R. E. Brannan and carried by a vote of the Council. Mrs. Hoard thanked the Mayor and
Councilmen for the police woman at the school crossings. Discussion on Tye Street being widened and
resurfaced. Commissioners to be contacted.

Several residences came before the Council to discuss the low pressure on water on Quarry Road. Motion
made by Bobby Dan McGarity to get bid on 6" water line. Seconded by R. E. Brannan and was carried by
vote of the Council.

Mr. George, who bought the Owen property on East Atlanta Road and Hwy 42, came before the Council to
see if they would move the fireplug in the middle of the front yard to the side so they could improve the parking
area for the new business that was to be opened soon. Councilman Bobby Dan McGarity and Councilman
R. E. Brannan to check fireplug out and advise Mr. George.

Mayor Hart read letter received from HUD regarding grants on sewerage.

Blessed Jones came before Council regarding ticket Sgt. Posey had booked him with. He claimed he was
innocent. Mayor Hart explained that decision had been made.

Mayor Hart called the meeting to order.

Minutes of the September meeting were read and approved.
Councilman John Dabney will go before Commissioners next Wednesday regarding Tye Street. He was
waiting for signatures of right of way before going before Commissioners.

Mayor Hart discussed annexing property of Vulcan Materials, skating rink and Maxine Poore. Motion made
by Councilman Bobby Dan McGarity to bring this property into the City. Seconded by Councilman Ross B.
McMichael and carried by a vote of the Council.

Bid from Ford Motors was accepted.

Councilman Bobby Dan McGarity discussed numbering residents (residences) and businesses.

Motion made and seconded to adjourn.

Respectfully Submitted,

Ruby C. Bowen, City Clerk
