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date: 1979-09-10
title: September 10, 1979 Minutes
source: 1979-09/1979-09-10_September 10, 1979_Minutes.pdf
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September 10, 1979

CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
HENRY COUNTY, GEORGIA SEPTEMBER 10, 1979

The regular meeting of the Stockbridge City Council was held September 10, 1979 at 7:30 p.m. with Mayor
Kelley presiding and members G. W. Evans, Phillip Paulk and Ross McMichael present.

Minutes of previous meeting were approved.

It was noted that construction of sidewalk on Tye Street had been completed.

Mayor Kelley advised Council that there has been a mix up of streets to be resurfaced by the State under the
LARP program. He will contact Department of Transportation and advise.

Steve Frye and Earl Crowe requested to serve draft beer at Stockbridge Billiard Center, 112 Berry Street.
According to City Ordinance, their business must have a seating capacity of 75 to serve beer. Since they do
not comply with this ordinance, they would like to know if the Council would consider issuing a license on a
club membership basis. Mayor Kelley will discuss with A. J. Welch and advise later.

Barvlio Hernandez requested a license to serve beer at Parker's Restaurant at 1069 N. Henry Blvd. Motion
was made by Ross McMichael to issue license, seconded by G. W. Evans, motion carried.

Mr. A. L. Jacobs, representing Revco, Inc., requested a license to sell packaged beer and wine at their new
drug store to be located at Mays Corner Shopping Center. Motion was made by Ross McMichael to issue
license, seconded by Phillip Paulk, motion carried.

Mayor Kelley advised Council that J. J. Irwin of Connolly, Redd, Irwin and Tomberlin are in the process of
planning a K-Mart complex on Highway 138 north of Stockbridge. Sanitary sewerage service is not available
at this location and Mr. Irwin has made a proposal to the City for his company to contract to construct a
sewerage interceptor from Club Circle to Highway 138 for an approximate cost of $140,000. After completion
of this line, the City would agree to purchase this line from them for $50,000. The City would own and
maintain this sewerage line. Also, the City will secure signature of right-of-way agreements giving permission
of various landowners to construct sewerage line. Mr. Irwin agrees that his company will petition through the
Secretary of State's office to annex the entire complex into the City limits. Motion was made by Phillip Paulk
to purchase the sewerage interceptor from Connolly, Redd, Irwin and Tomberlin for $50,000, seconded by
Ross McMichael, motion carried.
Herschel Childs, Henry County Police Chief, plans to distribute literature throughout the entire county,
including schools, warning of the danger of drugs. He asked the City to support this drug educational program
by placing a full page advertisement in a booklet titled "A Reason for Tears!". Motion was made by G. W.
Evans to subscribe for a full-page advertisement in the amount of $499.00, seconded by Ross McMichael,
motion carried.

A sample Christmas decoration, which can be attached to utility poles, was shown by Mayor Kelley. It would
require a permanent band being attached to the utility pole and the decorations can be placed and removed
easily each year. Georgia Power Company will give cost estimate to wire decorations. These decorations
can be leased at a cost of $27.50 each and then purchased at a reduced price or at the end of four years,
the City can elect to have new decorations and continue the lease plan. The Stockbridge Businessmen's
Association has offered to help with the cost. As soon as the Power Company can furnish the cost to wire
each pole, the Council will decide how many to order.

Phillip Paul stated that he feels Southern Railway has allowed their property to become an eyesore and he
suggested the City take action to have Southern Railway relocate their work area, preferably outside the City.
Mayor Kelley to discuss with A. J. Welch.
MINUTES
9/10/1979
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It was noted that construction of the Creek Circle sewerage line has been completed with the exception of
testing the lines. As soon as testing has been completed, residents will be notified to hook-up to City
sewerage.

Bobby Mays invited the Mayor and City Council to attend church services to celebrate the 150th year
anniversary of the Stockbridge Methodist Church on Sunday, September 16, 1979 at 10:10 a.m.

Meeting adjourned 8:15 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,
Merle Manders R. G. Kelley
City Clerk Mayor
