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date: 1974-04-22
title: April 22, 1974 Minutes
source: 1974-04/1974-04-22_April 22, 1974_Minutes.pdf
pages: 1
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April 22, 1974

CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
HENRY COUNTY, GEORGIA APRIL 22, 1974

The Stockbridge City Council met at 7:30 p.m. with Mayor Hart presiding. All Council members present.

All visitors made welcome.

Mr. Wynn, Mr. Alexander and Mr. Beavers, from Southern Bell Telephone Co. came before the Council to
help solve some of the problems on W. Burke St. Mr. & Mrs. Dickey, Mr. & Mrs. Herring and other residents
of W. Burke St. came to explain the situation to the telephone company. Mr. Dickey, being spokesman for
the group, complained about the speeding and the load limit on the trucks. Mr. Dickey made the statement
that Philpot Transfer Co. was one of the biggest problems with all the unnecessary noise they make. Mr.
Herring asked that Southern Bell Cleaners be brought under control. Mr. Wynn, from Southern Bell, made
statement that the front gate had been locked and the men are using the bottom gate and that there would
be shift work going on there at different times. Southern Bell made statement that they could not and would
not break their lease, but that they would cooperate in any way they could.

City Clerk asked to send letters to Charles Moseley, Lamar Moseley, Ray Tucker and Bill Clark asking them
to attend a special meeting April 25, 1974 at 7:00 p.m.

Arvel Bloodworth came before the Council about the trailer on Hwy. 42 and Neal Ave. He stated that this
would be a temporary situation and the trailer would be used for an office only with hours from 8 to 5. Stated
that property was zoned properly. Stated that he has improved the property and that he would plant grass
and put up exterior paneling and vehicles would be parked in back. He will be selling this property after
sewage is available. Mr. Bloodworth made statement that he would be at the April 25 meeting with a proposal
in writing.

Martin Witzl came before the Council and explained that all junk cars had been moved. He needs to leave
the VW parked where it is. Council said this was okay.

Ken Leonard, from John J. Harte, told the Council that the State had approved the water and sewer project,
they are waiting on EPA now. Should be only a few more weeks. Mr. Leonard gave Buddy Welch a list of
property owners that the City will need an easement from.

Mr. Welch made statement that taxes should be collected and that Sarah Upchurch could give us the
necessary information on the ordinance they passed.
Meeting adjourned at 11:00 p.m.

Respectfully submitted.

Zelma Willbanks George W. Hart, Jr.
City Clerk Mayor
