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date: 1980-09-08
title: September 8, 1980 Minutes
source: 1980-09/1980-09-08_September 8, 1980_Minutes.pdf
pages: 1
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September 8, 1980

CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
HENRY COUNTY, GEORGIA SEPTEMBER 8, 1980

The regular meeting of the Stockbridge City Council was held September 8, 1980 at 7:30 p.m. with Mayor
Kelley presiding and all members present.

Sheriff Glass reported that he is working on purchase of fuel tank for North Precinct.

Motion was made by Ross McMichael to set 1980 mil rate at 4 mils, seconded by Joe Simmons and passed
unanimously.

Gil Weber and Jim Weatherby, Equitable Life, presented a Retirement Plan for City employees. Council will
take under consideration.

Conrad Gamble, Money Shop, addressed the Council to inform them of the type of business he is operating
and what a service it is to the community.

Dorothy Sheffield requested a business license to operate a surplus store and auction at 5023 North Henry
Boulevard. Individuals will not set up booths but Mrs. Sheffield will take items on consignment to sell. No
used clothing will be sold. Motion was made by Phillip Paulk to issue license at an annual fee of $250 to be
prorated for 1980, seconded by Ross McMichael and passed unanimously.

Henry County is installing a new computer and Andy Pipkin, Tax Commissioner, has proposed the county
bill City taxes effective 1981 for a fee. Motion was made by Phillip Paulk to authorize Mayor Kelley to
negotiate with the county for this service, seconded by Ross McMichael and passed unanimously.

City Election will be December 6, 1980,. Qualifying opens October 15 through November 14, 1980. Motion
was made by Joe Simmons to set qualifying fees at $30.00 for Mayor and $20.00 for Council, seconded by
G. W. Evans and passed unanimously.

Council authorized W. A. Gardner to purchase plumbing materials for new fire station as needed.
Mayor Kelley read a letter from Dr. Joe Blissit, Henry County Health Department, stating the Stockbridge
Health Clinic would be closed effective October 1, 1980. Mayor Kelley will contact county for explanation
and advise.

Stockbridge Business Association requested public restrooms be installed to the outside of new fire station
for Ole' Stockbridge Days. Council was opposed to this proposal but suggested the possibility of converting
jail cells to public restrooms during Ole' Stockbridge Days. No definite plans were decided.

Charles Atkins requested permission to construct a 50' x 200' building to manufacture concrete burial vaults
on Mrs. Rosetta Smith's property off Tye Street. W. A. Gardner advised Mr. Atkins that he could not use the
existing driveway through Smith-Barnes Middle School playground but would have to construct a new
driveway. Ross McMichael made a motion to approve a commercial rezoning subject to meeting Henry
County Planning and Zoning regulations, seconded by Harold Cochran and passed unanimously.

Meeting adjourned 8:40 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

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