If you have followed the city council meetings you may have pieced together the fact that council is moving forward on some long over due issues. Recorder and Zoning Officer, Rich Clemens has taken action to start enforcing with teeth our ordinances regarding property condition etc. City attorney Dave McCauley has been tasked by council to develop an ordinance that deals with abandon cars. It was noted sadly, that there are cars that have not moved in 20 years. These actions are about making our city livable for all.
Also on last Thursday Dave Thomas and Skeeter Queen inquired about councils long standing request for a noise ordinance specifically addressing the truck noise on Kanawha Street that is a result of using engine exhaust brakes. During my campaign for council I committed to support the development of a noise ordinance and on Saturday I sent all my research including sample ordinances to city attorney, Dave McCauley.
Council is currently working on staffing issues and a computer/software policy guideline to compliment the new computer system. Prior to each council meeting each council member approves the invoices that have accumulated since the last council meeting. During that review we frequently question invoice for need, cost and local purchase. We are constantly looking for ways to save money. Our costs will rise significantly in the next few years and saving now will help later.
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