March 9, 2010
 AboutMayor's Welcome  
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City of Palmetto
509 Toombs Street
Palmetto, Ga. 30268

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Monday through Friday

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City of Palmetto
P.O. Box 190
Palmetto, Ga. 30268

Telephone
770.463.3377 Main Line
770.463.2890 Fax Line

Email
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Mayor's Welcome

Mayor John O. Miller

  • Greetings to all.  I want to take this opportunity to reiterate the Vision for Palmetto's future and comment on the status of the city.

  • A Vision of Enlightenment through governmental transparency, planned development, life-style preservation, honest assessment of our city's needs and a friendly communicative environment in which to live, learn and enjoy.

  • Since becoming your Mayor in January 2008, I am very proud to highlight our city's receipt of an LCI grant - Livable Communities Initiative.  This is a major coup for us and has set us on track with planned development and rebuilding our downtown area.

  • Your management team is currently working with Fulton County to establish a Library in Palmetto.  We are talking to companies to invest in our future to help create "green jobs".

After only 5 months, this management team has implemented the following:

  • The Palmetto Business Association is now a functioning entity in the city.
  • The Train Depot Board is established.  Residents and businesses are giving input toward the future status of this historic landmark.
  • Our long awaited website is functional and can be accessed at www.citypalmetto.com.
  • The Police Department has increased its number and now uses radar to halt the speeders through our city.
  • Our Fire Department has also increased in number with certified EMS personnel available for emergencies.

 


From the Mayor’s Desk . . .
February 1, 2010                                 City Web Site: www.CityPalmetto.com          Telephone: 770 463-3377
 
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
 
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