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date: 1947-02-03
title: February 3, 1947 Minutes
source: 1947-02/1947-02-03_February 3, 1947_Minutes.pdf
pages: 1
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February 3, 1947

CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
HENRY COUNTY, GEORGIA FEBRUARY 3, 1947

Recorder's Court was called to order by Chief of Police W. F. Helms. Hon. John C. Hightower presiding.

The case of City of Stockbridge vs. William Wilder was called, charged with reckless driving, speeding and a
wreck. Plead not guilty, but after the witnesses were heard, a fine of twenty-five dollars was imposed upon
the defendant of which he paid.

The case of City of Stockbridge vs. J. R. Leoerette, charged with reckless driving, speeding, wreck and under
the influence, plead guilty and was given a fine of thirty-five dollars.

Recorder's Court adjourned. The case of City of Stockbridge vs. Lee Hugh Blankinship, charged with
intoxication was set up until next regular meeting.

Regular meeting of Stockbridge City Council, held in Stockbridge City Hall was called to order by the Hon.
Mayor R. E. Lee, with the following members present: H. R. Turpin, W. L. Wyatt, F. G. Owen, G. S. Keen.

Minutes of the last regular meeting held Jan. 6th were read. A motion by W. L. Wyatt and 2nd by F. G. Owen
and carried by a vote of the Council that the minutes be approved as read.

Minutes of the call meeting held Jan. 14th were read. Motion by H. R. Turpin and 2nd by F. G. Owen and
carried by a vote of Council that the minutes be approved as read.

Minutes of the call meeting held Jan. 20th were read. Motion by F. G. Owen and 2nd by H. R. Turpin and
carried by a vote of the Council to approve the minutes as read.

The Sanitary, Cemetery and Building Committees were instructed to make the necessary repairs to the City
Hall, such as repairing windows and doors and painting. Also calaboose to be put in a respectful condition
for a model prisoner, including good bedding, and that it be kept in such conditions throughout the present
administration.
The Mayor, R. E. Lee, appointed the following WATERWORKS COMMITTEE:

W. L. Wyatt, Chairman
F. G. Owen
G. S. Keen
and the Clerk was instructed to send a copy of specifications of the largest water system to Mr. Cochran Jr.
at Decatur, GA and ask for a bid of putting in the waterworks system.

The Sanitary Committee was instructed to haul garbage once a month at the present time, and that notices
be posted and a notice be put in county paper about the date for this hauling.

The Clerk was also instructed to send waterworks specifications to E. N. Murray, Buena Vista, GA.

Motion by F. G. Owen and 2nd H. R. Turpin and carried by a vote of Council to adjourn until next meeting.

G. S. Keen, Clerk
