From the Mayor’s Desk . . .
The Mayor and Council continue to focus on our constant and collective primary goals of:
-Ensuring lines of communication remain open and available for all our citizens
-Maintaining transparency in our decision making
-Demonstrating consideration, caring and respect when rendering service to our
constituency
While being:
Accountable Available Fiscally Responsible
Recent Actions of Interest
Comprehensive Plan
The “Community Assessment and Public Participation Plan” segment of our Comprehensive Plan has been approved by the Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) and the Georgia Department of Community Affaires. Work has been completed on the final “Community Agenda” segment and will be submitted to ARC this month. This plan involves significant community input and will provide guidance on how we want our community to flourish over the next decade and beyond. The City web site is the source for detailed information.
Palmetto Health Council, Inc. ARRA Grant
In December, the Palmetto Health Council was awarded a $6.3 million federal grant to build a new headquarters facility in our City. Palmetto Health Council, Inc. (PHC) is a non-profit network of seven Community Health Centers serving the communities of Meriwether, Pike, Lamar, Troup, Carroll, and South Fulton counties. PHC Community Health Centers are unique in that they are located in areas facing limited access to affordable, quality healthcare and have a large number of citizens who are uninsured or underinsured.
Downtown Electric and Signal Improvements
Work continues on this project. Many old wood poles must be replaced, but this required work allows several other related actions, which will improve the safety and look of the downtown area, to be accomplished. The project includes replacement of traffic lights at Toombs/Main Streets, installation of new street lights and relocation of overhead lines (west side to east side) on Main Street between Menefee Street and Church Street, and placing underground conduits on Toombs Street near Main Street. Construction is scheduled to be completed within 5 months.
Structures and Vehicles
Dilapidated structures and inoperable, unregistered vehicles are not only eyesores but can also present a very real, dangerous nuisance that requires removal and abatement to address public safety issues. If you are aware of a nuisance of this type in your neighborhood, please contact the City’s Code Enforcement officer at 770 990-4156.
New Ordinance
Modifications to our Sign Ordinance will be developed and considered by the City Council over the next several months. Community input is essential for producing a quality ordinance.
Community Garden
Stop by and take a look at the garden. A limited number of 4’ x 8’ garden plots are available to individuals or organizations on an annual basis. Call 770 463-2826 or email kiadams@bellsouth.net for more information.
FOG-Fats, Cooking Oil and Grease Recycling
A recycling bin for collection of kitchen grease has been located behind the newspaper recycling bins and the Community Garden at Wayside Park. No trash, water or motor oil can be accepted at this location.
Upcoming Community Activities
New Garbage Pick-Up Schedule
Beginning Monday, February 1, 2010, Garbage Collection for those addresses East of Hwy. 29 (Main Street) will be on Mondays. This includes all areas around and including Huntington Forrest, Green Springs Subdivision, Springlake Subdivision, Phipps Manor, Cobb Street, Vine Street, Fayetteville Road, Spring Street, Sims Street, and Phipps Road. Those addresses West of Hwy. 29 (Main Street) will continue to be picked up on Tuesdays.
The next Palmetto City Council Work Session and City Council Meeting will be held at City Hall on Thursday, February 25th at 7:00 p.m. and Monday, March 1st at 7:30 p.m., respectively.
Mayor and Council Members
Green Space, Blue Skies, Great People