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Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Monday, September 15, 2008
City News - September 15, 2008
Very short agenda tonight with only two items discussed.
Due to increased costs over the past year and the Solid Waste and Recyclable Materials Management Act, the rate per ton for using the Little Creek Transfer Station is increasing by $2.61 per ton, plus additional environmental fees and fuel surcharges. While there was no action taken on this issue tonight, this was passed on to the finance committee for further investigation on the true cost to the city.
The only other item on the agenda was to resolve to be included in Governor Riley's promotion called The Year of Alabama Small Towns and Downtowns. We did approve such resolution. The idea is to promote a homecoming weekend in which former residents or visitors are invited to return, walking tours of the city will be lead, a historic marker paid for by Alabama Tourism will be unveiled, and a civic project of some sort will be dedicated. There will be other activities yet to be determined, but the event may coincide with Mayfest. With Governor Riley expected to visit several of the cities participating, this could be a great way to promote our beautiful city.
Unfortunately, I was traveling for work and missed our previous council meeting, but here are the issues discussed at that meeting.
A resolution from the Retirement Systems of Alabama was passed to allow a one time lump sum payment for our retirees costing the city $1729.00.
Additionally, a resolution was passed allowing us to apply for a grant which would provide a walking trail from State Bank and Trust to the rear of the elementary school along the creek. This application is dependent upon the properties' land owners approval to allow us an easement for such project.
Due to increased costs over the past year and the Solid Waste and Recyclable Materials Management Act, the rate per ton for using the Little Creek Transfer Station is increasing by $2.61 per ton, plus additional environmental fees and fuel surcharges. While there was no action taken on this issue tonight, this was passed on to the finance committee for further investigation on the true cost to the city.
The only other item on the agenda was to resolve to be included in Governor Riley's promotion called The Year of Alabama Small Towns and Downtowns. We did approve such resolution. The idea is to promote a homecoming weekend in which former residents or visitors are invited to return, walking tours of the city will be lead, a historic marker paid for by Alabama Tourism will be unveiled, and a civic project of some sort will be dedicated. There will be other activities yet to be determined, but the event may coincide with Mayfest. With Governor Riley expected to visit several of the cities participating, this could be a great way to promote our beautiful city.
Unfortunately, I was traveling for work and missed our previous council meeting, but here are the issues discussed at that meeting.
A resolution from the Retirement Systems of Alabama was passed to allow a one time lump sum payment for our retirees costing the city $1729.00.
Additionally, a resolution was passed allowing us to apply for a grant which would provide a walking trail from State Bank and Trust to the rear of the elementary school along the creek. This application is dependent upon the properties' land owners approval to allow us an easement for such project.
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