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date: 1957-01-11
title: January 11, 1957 Minutes
source: 1957-01/1957-01-11_January 11, 1957_Minutes.pdf
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January 11, 1957

CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
HENRY COUNTY, GEORGIA JANUARY 11, 1957

A call meeting of the Stockbridge City Council was held at City Hall on Jan. 11, 1957, at 8:00 p.m. with the
following members present: Mayor R. G. Moseley; Councilmen W. J. Lee, H. F. Baker, Claude Turner and
Larry B. Cochran.

Mr. Chas. Loder was present to discuss with the Council, means of taking care of two notes outstanding at
Citizens Bank. One note for two thousand ($2000) dollars and the other for one thousand ($1000) dollars.
The note for $1,000 dollars representing the balance due the bank on the Clark waterline. The Treas.
reported $550.30 in the Clark Line Sinking Fund. Motion was made by Larry B. Cochran and second by H.
F. Baker and passed by vote of the Council
1. Transfer $500.00 from Clark Line Sinking Fund to General Fund. Pay this $500.00 to Citizens Bank on
the $1,000 note, leaving a balance of $500.00.
2. Pay interest to date on the two notes.
3. Make new note of $2,500 due and payable Dec. 31, 1957, representing unpaid balance to Citz. Bank.
Mr. Loder consented to draw up resolution and make new note to this effect. Copy of said resolution to be
attached to these minutes.

Mr. Chas. Loder presented to the Council a resolution to establish minimum specifications for street paving
in the City of Stockbridge, GA. After much discussion, motion was made by H. F. Baker, second by L. B.
Cochran and carried by a vote of the Council to adopt this resolution with the understanding that it can be
changed anytime the Council sees fit. Copy of resolution attached to these minutes.

Mr. Loder made a preposition to the Council that he would handle the Cunningham-Loder subdivision water
line as the Clark Line was handled, at approximate cost of $3,500. Included in this price 1650 feet 6" trans.
Pipe, 2 fire hydrants, ditching and all fittings. All water revenues and all new connections to go into a sinking
fund called the Cunningham-Loder Water Line Sinking Fund.

Motion was made by H. F. Baker, second by W. J. Lee and carried by a vote of the Council to employ Ernest
M. Smith, McDonough, GA attorney for 1957.
Check on pipe for Williams Bros. driveways.

The City business license for 1957 was brought up for discussion. Mr. Cochran, Finance Chairman,
suggested that the Finance Committee have more time to study and make comparisons.

Some plan or method of turning in City taxes as a guide for the tax assessors is being studied by the Finance
Committee.

Mr. Cochran was instructed to ascertain cost of accident insurance on 20 firemen, also ins. on all City
vehicles.

Motion by H. F. Baker, second by W. J. Lee and carried by a vote of the Council to purchase small
miscellaneous items for Fire Dept. as needed.

Police Committee Chairman, H. F. Baker, reported that he had talked with the City Policemen in regard to
their coverage of the town. They make routine coverage every hour and a half.

There being no further business, meeting adjourned.

Doris E. Branan, Clerk

CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
HENRY COUNTY, GEORGIA JANUARY ? 1957

A call meeting of the Stockbridge City Council was held at City Hall on at 8:00 p.m. with the following members
present: Mayor R. G. Moseley; Councilmen H. Jack Owen, W. J. Lee, Claude Turner, H. F. Baker and L. B.
Cochran.
Meeting was called to order by the Mayor.

Mr. Chas. T. Loder presented to the Council facts and figures concerning the anticipated Cunningham-Loder
subdivision water line. These figures included 1680' six inch transite pressure pipe at $1.56 per foot, water
connections to 25 lots, complete installation including labor. The overall cost approximately $4,500.00. After
much discussion, a motion was made by H. J. Owen, second by H. F. Baker and carried by a vote of the
Council to give Mr. Loder the privilege to go ahead with this water line.

Mayor R. G. Moseley read resolution from The First National Bank of McDonough, GA stating that the City
of Stockbridge, Georgia stands indebted to said bank in the amount of $5,500.00. Notes executed by the
Mayor and Clerk covering this amount are being held by The First National Bank, McDonough, GA. Copy of
resolution attached to these minutes.

Mayor R. G. Moseley stated that Mr. J. H. Austin, from J. W. Tindall & Co. suggested that an audit of the City
books be made during the early part of February. A motion was made by L. B. Cochran, second by H. F.
Baker and carried by a vote of the Council to obtain Mr. Geo. W. Walker, of Geo. W. Walker & Co. to audit
the books, also set up a more simplified method of bookkeeping, if agreeable with Mr. Austin.

Mayor R. G. Moseley instructed the Police Committee employ a policeman as E. P. Camp resigned Jan. 25,
1957.

The Finance committee was instructed to investigate complaints on 1957 business licenses and make a
report by next meeting night.

Claude Turner, Chairman Fire Committee, reported insurance would cost $183.00 per fire unit. The
Committee was instructed to obtain the cost of policemen per unit coverage.

No other business, the meeting adjourned.

Doris E. Branan, Clerk
