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date: 1977-11-14
title: November 14, 1977 Minutes
source: 1977-11/1977-11-14_November 14, 1977_Minutes.pdf
pages: 1
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November 14, 1977

CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
HENRY COUNTY, GEORGIA NOVEMBER 14, 1977

The regular meeting of the Stockbridge City Council was held November 14, 1977 at 7:30 p.m. with Mayor
Hart presiding and all Council members present.

Minutes were approved as read.

A hearing was held to discuss use of revenue sharing funds currently on deposit. Motion was made by Ross
McMichael to transfer these funds into general fund to meet current obligations, seconded by John Dabney,
motion carried.

John Coggins and Thomas Seymour were present regarding the complaint Mr. Coggins has against the many
animals and dogs Mr. Seymour owns. Mr. Coggins stated the dogs bark, disturbing his sleep and they are
unable to enjoy their yard because the odor is bad. It was also brought out that Mr. Seymour filed a lawsuit
against Mr. Coggins for a water drainage problem. Since the City Ordinance has no provision regarding the
number of animals a person may own and the Council felt the City was being involved in a feud between
neighbors, no decision was rendered.

Warren Brown, 119 Club Circle questioned his tax increase two years in succession. Mayor Hart advised
the state added a factor to the county digest in 1976 and the City raised the mil rate to 11 in 1977.

Willie Goggins, 104 Walker Street requested a business license to operate a beauty shop in his home.
Council instructed Mr. Goggins to secure a signed petition from property owners in his vicinity showing
consent to be considered by Council at the next meeting.

Florence Miller, 155 Tye Street, requested that police patrol her street.

Motion was made by Ross McMichael to adopt the proposed 1978 budget, seconded by Harold Cochran and
passed unanimously.
Jack Oakman, Fire Chief, suggested the Council consider purchasing a new fire engine with a 20% down
payment and balance on 20-year terms. Council postponed any further discussion until they are able to meet
with County Commissioners to request financial assistance.

Cecil Love, Sherry Oakman, Louise Mays and Rosetta Smith were recommended as poll workers for the
December 3, 1977 municipal election. City Clerk to verify if these people are available.

Perry Foster submitted low bid of $14,000.00 for City garage and was awarded the contract.

Mr. & Mrs. J. W. Barley, 109 Stockview Terrace asked Council when sewerage would be available to them.
They were advised that funds are not available at the present time and could not give them any hopes of
having sewerage in the near future.

It was noted that Bellamy Brothers will install a new parschell flume at the treatment plant and upon approval
by the State, the EPA grant could be finalized.

Jim Fair was given permission to drill a well for his car wash on North Henry Boulevard because City water
is not available to him but he would have to agree to connect to City lines when they become available.

Meeting adjourned 9:15 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

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