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date: 1977-03-14
title: March 14, 1977 Minutes
source: 1977-03/1977-03-14_March 14, 1977_Minutes.pdf
pages: 1
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March 14, 1977

CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
HENRY COUNTY, GEORGIA MARCH 14, 1977

The regular meeting of the Stockbridge City Council was held March 14, 1977 at 7:30 p.m. with the exception
of Mayor Hart.

Minutes were approved as read.

Ron Kelley informed Council that storeowners in the shopping centers had been notified they had until April
1, 1977 to clean up behind their shops. They have agreed to put in proper trash receptacles and to work with
the City to keep their premises orderly. It was also noted that Paul Collier should be alerted to watch for
drunks loitering behind buildings as night.

Mr. Kelley also recommended each resident be sent a copy of the City Ordinance regulating residential
garbage pickup. Motion was made by W. A. Gardner, seconded by Harold Cochran, motion carried.

Steve Cox resigned his post as Civil Defense Director. Council to meet March 15 at 7:30 p.m. to interview
Mike Mahoney for this position.

It was noted that the police department is in the process of selling impounded cars according to state
regulations.

Motion was made by W. A. Gardner to reduce residential garbage pickup to once a week effective May 1,
1977, seconded by Ross McMichael, motion carried.

Larry Simpson inquired if the City would run sewer lines to acreage he plans to develop.* Council advised
Mr. Simpson that the City has applied for an EPA grant which will extend the line part of the distance required
but the City does not have the funds to extend the line any further at this time. Council would need to see a
complete layout before making a commitment.
Cost to sewer a portion of Creek Circle and pickup Bridge Park Subdivision was estimated at $29,000.
Council agreed to borrow this amount, to be reduced by applying unused EPA grant funds of approximately
$12,000 to $20,000 when existing contracts are closed. The remaining portion of Creek Circle to be
considered at a later date when funds become available. Motion was made by Harold Cochran to borrow
funds for this project, seconded by Ross McMichael, motion carried.

Motion was made by W. A. Gardner to allow Steve Cox, Brother's Pizza Emporium, to furnish live musical
entertainment in his restaurant within regular business hours if it does not disturb residents, seconded by
Harold Cochran, motion carried.

Jim Braswell gave a report on the Fire Department activities. The fire department car needs extensive motor
repairs and Mr. Braswell suggested the engine from the 1973 police car be pulled and installed with the fire
department volunteers furnishing all labor.

Ronald Kelley informed Council that he plans to meet with Mr. Thomas Moreland, Director of the State
Department of Transportation next week to discuss the possibility of making North Henry Boulevard three
lanes to alleviate traffic congestion.

Motion was made by W. A. Gardner to give employees two weeks vacation after three years employment,
seconded by Ross McMichael, motion carried.

Meeting adjourned 9:43 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

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

*on Shields Road.
