Cordele Dispatch, Cordele, GA

Homepage

August 11, 2010

Vienna eyes millage hike

Becky Crissman Cordele Dispatch

Cordele — Council had the first reading of a property tax increase of 1.5 mills, which, if passed, will bring the millage rate from its current 9.5 mills to 11 mills.

The reading also included the addition of an administrative fee to garbage pickup of 50 cents per container as well as an increase on cemetery lot fees and the fees on business licenses. A public hearing will be scheduled sometime within the next 2-3 weeks to address the issues.

Janet Joiner gave an update on the Pepsi refresh pool grant.

Currently the project has received 184 votes online, which is currently behind in the voting. All that could be turned around with the help of local citizens daily casting their votes for the project. Voting ends on August 31.

Joiner also noted that since the council approved the request for additional funding from Stantec that they will be proceeding with the finalization of plans and specifications for the Union Street sidewalk and landscaping project.

Vienna Police Chief Jamey Reed also gave  council members a report that included the department acquiring two more pickup trucks for use by public works through the DRMS Program. They are also going to pick up exercise equipment that has also been obtained from the program.

Also on the agenda:

Council members unanimously approved resolution-Section 5311 Capital Improvement Contract.

Board members also gave their OK to a request from the Dooly County Chamber of Commerce for two doors in the building they occupy on Union Street with the condition that the doors are in line with the historic building.

It was also reported that recent lightning damage in the area had been inspected by the insurance company. A response is pending, the city clerk said.

The next meeting of the Vienna City Council will be held Monday, Aug. 23, at 7 p.m. at Vienna City Hall.

Text Only
Local news
Jones named teacher of year

Crisp Superintendent Jay Brinson congratulates the newly named Crisp County teacher of the year, LaCrystal Jones Thursday morning.

Local Sports
Online Extras
Opinion
Entertainment
Homepage

Business Marquee
Echoes from the Titanic
AP Video
Police: Man Arrested in Etan Patz Disappearance Hurricane Forecast: 15 Named Storms Expected NYC Protests: the Revolution Will Be Scripted Chicago U.S. Attorney Fitzgerald Resigns Neighbors of Etan Patz's Suspect: It's Shocking Search Intensifies for Missing Louisiana Woman Bloomberg: Man Implicates Self in Etan Patz Case NYPD: Person Implicated in Etan Patz Death Raw Video: Fire on Nuke-powered Sub in Maine Illegal Burn Suspected in Nevada Fire Obama: 'We've Got More Work to Do' Astrologers Predict Outcome of Presidential Race Gulf Fishermen Reel From Seafood Troubles Stuntman Makes Skydive Without Parachute in UK FAMU Bandmates: Victim Volunteered to Be Hazed Raw Video: Bride Who Faked Cancer Released Raw Video: Tornado Appears During Wedding Raw Video: Passed Out Man Robbed Inquiry Hears Wider Secret Service Misbehavior HP to Cut 27,000 Jobs, Save Up to $3.5B
House Ads
More
Weather Radar
Video Gallery
Hyperlocal Search
Premier Guide
Find a business

Walking Fingers
Maps, Menus, Store hours, Coupons, and more...
Premier Guide
Popular Searches
Powered by Local.com
Community Calendar
Loading…
Events by eviesays.com
Seasonal Content
Poll

Do you agree with President Obama's support of gay marriage?

A. Yes
B. No
     View Results