Chelsea Burnette
Cordele Dispatch
Cordele —
CORDELE — Former commissioner, Willie Colson, Jr. was honored for 50 years of service to the city at the City Commission meeting Tuesday night.
Chairman Zack Wade presented Colson with a plaque to show the board’s appreciation.
In other commission activity:
— Larry Holloman, citizen of Cordele, discussed his discontent with what he called “unprofessional conduct and disrespect” shown to him by officers representing the Cordele Police Department.
Holloman said the incident in question occurred in September of 2009, and he filed a complaint in October of 2009. He has yet, to this day, received any kind of acknowledgement regarding his complaint. He asked the Commissions to look into the matter and consider establishing a Police/Citizen Review Board.
— The board agreed to donate $25 to the Cordele 4-H Club.
— A motion was approved for employees insurance coverage. Through Partners Benefit Group Representative Noel Williams, Lincoln Life Insurance Company has offered coverage to city employees on a voluntary basis. There wouldl be no cost to the city for life and short/long term disability insurance coverage with the premiums to be payroll deductible.
— River Valley Regional Council submitted a request to amend the 2007-2012 Five Year Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy. It would stipulate that future projects must be viable, help maintain the community’s economic health, be consistent with state and federal guidelines, be eligible to be funded under the governmental criteria, and be supported by the local government. The board approved the request.
— The commission was advised that the EDA will raise its match for water/sewer and gas projects to Cedar Creek Park, Norbord Water and Peak Shaving Plant from 36.22% to 45.57%. City Manager Jean Burnette said “we anticipate receiving an increased reimbursement to this effect shortly for the work already completed.”
— In the community development report, there were several 2nd readings of an ordinance under the Unsafe Building and Premises Ordinance. Property at 107 North 11th St., 413 West 5th Ave., 905 South 10th St., and 907 South 10th Lydia St. can now be cleaned up by the city with the charges going to the property owner.
