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date: 1979-07-09
title: July 9, 1979 Minutes
source: 1979-07/1979-07-09_July 9, 1979_Minutes.pdf
pages: 1
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July 9, 1979

CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
HENRY COUNTY, GEORGIA JULY 9, 1979

The regular meeting of the Stockbridge City Council was held July 9, 1979 at 7:30 p.m. with Mayor Kelley
presiding and all members present.

Mayor Kelley informed Council that the first check under the new Local Option Sales Tax regulations had
been received in the amount of $7,000 and the previous four months would be distributed in July.

Motion was made by Ross McMichael to award the Creek Circle Sewerage Improvement contract to lowest
bidder, Davidson Brothers of Sunnyside, Georgia, seconded by Phillip Paulk, motion carried.

Charlie Railey, Henry County Cable TV Company, presented a proposal for cable television in the
Stockbridge area. The City would benefit from a franchise tax of 3% of the gross company income derived
from customers within the City of Stockbridge. Construction would begin approximately 90 days after FCC
approval. Motion was made by G. W. Evans to authorize Mayor and City Clerk to sign Resolution approving
Cable TV, seconded by Joe Simmons and passed unanimously.

Bobby Mays asked for Council's approval to conduct a fund raising campaign for the Cancer Society at Mays
Corner July 14, 1979 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Council instructed Mr. Mays to contact Henry County Police
Department and request traffic control. Motion was made by Ross McMichael to approve his request,
seconded by Harold Cochran and passed unanimously.

Debbie White, Parker's Restaurant and Gameroom requested a business license for dancing. She assured
Council there would be adult supervision at all times. Motion was made by Harold Cochran to issue license
pending approval of C. A. Phillips, owner of the building, seconded by G. W. Evans and passed unanimously.

Motion was made by Ross McMichael to accept bid from Stockbridge Paving Company of $3,510 to construct
sidewalk on Tye Street, seconded by Harold Cochran and passed unanimously.
Bill Elder, Fire Chief, informed Council that he had contacted Insurance Services of Georgia to request a
lower fire classification which would mean lower fire insurance rates for homeowners and businesses.

Ann and Laron K. Hill requested their property be tax exempt. Disabled veterans are entitled to an exemption
up to $25,000 on property taxes under Homestead Exemption for Veterans. Motion was made by Harold
Cochran to approve request, seconded by Phillip Paulk and passed unanimously. Clerk to contact City
Attorney to see if it is necessary to draft a Resolution to handle exemption requests in the future.

Council discussed the problem of low water pressure on Sheppard Drive and Woodhaven Drive. Residents
who live on these streets have contacted W. A. Gardner asking for City water. Mr. Gardner has contacted
Clayton County Water Authority and is waiting for their engineers to figure cost to take over these lines and
meters.

Motion was made by Harold Cochran to reappoint Bob Brannan to serve as Stockbridge representative on
the Henry County Planning and Zoning Board, seconded by G. W. Evans and passed unanimously.

Mayor Kelley announced that a Public Hearing would be held August 17, at the Stockbridge Elementary
School regarding the widening of Highway 42 through Stockbridge.

Meeting adjourned 8:15 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

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