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date: 1976-10-11
title: October 11, 1976 Minutes
source: 1976-10/1976-10-11_October 11, 1976_Minutes.pdf
pages: 1
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October 11, 1976

CITY OF STOCKBRIDGE
HENRY COUNTY, GEORGIA OCTOBER 11, 1976

The regular meeting of the Stockbridge City Council was held October 11, 1976 at 7:30 p.m. with Mayor Hart
presiding and all Council members present.

Minutes were approved as read.

It was noted that the cost to install water line at the Junior High School would be approximately $1,600.
Construction to be scheduled when funds are available.

Fred McAuley informed Council that John J. Harte Associates would install sewer line at their expense to
sewer Mr. White, Blankenship and Love. Each property owner would be responsible for their own service
line. Mayor Hart noted the $100 expense allowance to be given to these residents to compensate for the
additional expense they would incur would not be applicable under these circumstances. Fred McAuley
advised Council they must secure easement to cross the property owned by Shirley Shaw and S. Ray
Wilkerson.

Mr. McAuley reported he had been in contact with the State regarding the Brush Creek interceptor and they
have almost completed the necessary paper work and the City should hear something soon. He also
presented prints for the sewer design of Creek Circle for review by the Council.

New speed limits recommended by the Department of Transportation for the main streets throughout the City
were rejected unanimously by the Council.

Jim Braswell, Assistant Fire Chief, approached Council with a request to use the funds appropriated to
purchase a fire engine and equipment be reappropriated to purchase equipment since the fire engine is not
longer available. He also suggested the budget include $10,000 for the Fire Department. In order for these
funds to be available he recommended that the City place a surcharge based on water usage above the
minimum of $.50 per thousand gallons. An alternate plan would be to increase the tax digest with a public
service tax of 2 mils. The Fire Department plans to use $5,000 toward new equipment and $5,000 to be set
aside each year toward the purchase of a new fire engine. After discussion, Mayor Hart advised that the
Council is aware of their needs but at the present time, could not take any action.
Loss in revenue for the Sanitation Department was discussed. The possibility of curbside pickup, increase
in sanitation tax and dumpster service for businesses was mentioned as possible solutions. Council to study
and make decision at a later date.

Ronald Kelley advised Council that state environmental laws require that the City fill in the drained oxidation
pond and sow with grass. Council instructed Mr. Kelley to secure 3 bids for this project.

Meeting adjourned 8:30 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

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