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date: 1976-07-12
title: July 12, 1976 Minutes
source: 1976-07/1976-07-12_July 12, 1976_Minutes.pdf
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July 12, 1976

CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
HENRY COUNTY, GEORGIA JULY 12, 1976

The regular meeting of the Stockbridge City Council was held July 12, 1976 at 7:30 p.m. with Mayor Hart
presiding and all Council members present.

The minutes were approved as corrected, noting that Roger Cochran from Duvall Drive had contacted John
Dabney not Steve Nix about purchasing a portion of land from the City. i1

Mr. Ellis from Clayton County was recognized by Mayor Hart. He was questioning the manner in which
Bibb's Place was serving beer. He stated he had purchased beer from the bar in the back room. He further
stated there was gambling and other activities, also. Chief Collier to instruct Mr. Roney to be present at the
next Council meeting.

Jim Braswell reported that repairs on faulty fire hydrants were almost complete. Mr. Braswell asked that the
City contact the Henry County Water Authority and request that they omit all but two of the hydrants planned
on the Davis Road line under construction now. These two hydrants could be placed at 800-ft intervals
starting at Creek Circle and would give excellent fire protection for this area.

The Fire Department will be participating in the state approved Metro Area Fire School on July 24 and 25,
1976.

Ken Leonard and Bill Adams from John J. Harte were present and reported they expected to get approval
from EPD on the Brush Creek interceptor soon. The survey for Creek Circle has been started and Mr.
Leonard stated that hopefully the City would be able to take bids for this project by August 1. The sewerage
treatment plant is in operation but there are a few problems that need to be worked out. In order to close
out the contract with Bellamy Brothers, the engineers will work with the City to make settlement on liquidated
damages due the City for delay in construction of the treatment plant.

The Mayor and City Council emphasized to the engineers representing John J. Harte that the City paid for
and expected to have workable sewage taps for residents. The engineers were instructed by Mayor Hart
to have an answer immediately to residents who are having difficulty in connecting to sewerage lines. The
Council expressed very strongly that residents will be serviced regardless of cost.

Herman George came before the Council to question the use of the rubber seal adapter that is used to
connect the plastic line to the clay pipe coming from the house rather than cementing the joints and
connections. After much discussion, the Mayor and Council recommended using this rubber seal but in
some cases cement would be acceptable. The final decision is to be made by the inspector, Ronald Kelley.

Ronald Kelley reported that Bowen Street and Spring Street have been paved. Tye Street to be completed
soon.

Mayor Hart brought the Council up to date on correspondence with the Department of Transportation
concerning the changes the State made in the speed limits on Highway 42. After discussion, the Mayor
and Council asked that the City Attorney be contacted and informed to draw a resolution to be approved by
Mayor Hart and Council and submitted to the State asking for a permit to purchase a radar unit.
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John Dabney asked that the sidewalk be checked in front of the car wash on Highway 42 and if it is the City's
responsibility, see that it be fixed.

Street signs are needed at Club Circle and Creek Circle.

Ross McMichael made a motion to reappoint R. E. Brannan, Jr. to the Henry County Planning Commission
for one term, seconded by W. A. Gardner and passed unanimously.

Sewer tap-on fee was discussed. Residents who failed to sign the agreement for sewerage will pay $200.00
as stipulated in the ordinance. Residents with just cause for not signing will be charged $35.00.

All residents who have sewerage lines available to them, whether they connect or not, will be billed effective
on the September 1 water bill.

Meeting adjourned at 10:30 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Merle Manders George W. Hart, Jr.
City Clerk Mayor

i June minutes stated John Dabney
