Sep2005

POLTCE CHTEE WRI,TINAWD OEETffiRS RjESIGtrIS, OTHERS PROMOTED Members of the City declared their Council in of confidence" "Iack Charles Clark as Police his Chief,' tertninated employrnent with the city, effective inrnediately. There has been seweral discussions during closed door council meetings since Clark was appointed Chief in 2OO4. No action April was taken until council meeting on Sept. 6. t"Iayor Hawkins would only state that council had lost confidence in his perforrnance. not be hiri.ng "We will a replacement within the department," N we will H a w k i n s sa id , begin a search right away for a new chief." Bryan Chancellor was demoted to Sergeant and placed on six months superwised probation. On September 12, Sgt. Chancellor resigned his full time position as police officer to a peaee officer non-paid status but hopes to be reassi,gned to work under Chief Mitchell with the fire department. The inwestigations against Chancellor are stj.l]underway.

Eddie Captain Frankum, a reserve will be in officer, charge of the Police until a new department is hired. Frankum chief to be interim expects for "tr.lo to six chief months" and has no plans to apply for the He was chief position. by the mayor authorized to and mayor-pro-tem \roverhaul" the Capt department. Frankum has plans to change the way our wear their officers uniforms as well as a more professional look to the departments cruisers. \rl'm going to changre the way previous chiefs have run the $ A major departrnenEr" problem in the past has been police with chiefs little or no management experienc e . It's an invaluable You tool. have to have it to run a business or a city department." Stated Frankum. Chief Frankum has already suspended the K-9 prograrn, Police SWAT/Tactical, and civilian ride along. He wants to concentrate on basic police business and conwrunity policing. The police department has an "open door" poliql and wants any resident who has a complaint or just wants to see the improwements be5-ng made to stop in. I{arren Officer O'Donley has been promoted from reserve

time to fulI officer paid peace officer. O'Donley has al-ready been a asset Lo the c it y . officer .Tohn Kepley from the also resigned department.

COUNCIL MfrfiBER RSS.TGNS member Council Calvin Hunter. place # 2 has resS-gned from this position as of September L6, 2OO5 due to a career change. His new job will take him away from the c5.ty for weeks at a time and he would not be able to fulfill his duties as A1derman. The City wishes to TIIANK Calvi-n for his time on City Council and GOOD LUCK in your new job. Residents who would like to appJ-y for A ld e rma n P la c e * 2 c a n pick up applications at Cit y Ha ll. T h is position will be filled until in May elections 2006.

CTTY'S TAX. R;ATE APPROI'/ED The 2005 tax rate was approved by council. The tax rate will be ].evied on each One hundred Dollars ($ 1 0 0 . O O ) o f ' ra lu at i o n property on a1l taxable within the City; to be assessed and collected for the tax year 2OO52006. Tax rate of

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r aise $.898137 will more money for and maintenance operatS-ons of the city.

TRAFEIC CTRCT.ES TO FjEI"A,IN SAIIE After much debate and complaints from resS.dents, Council has decided that PELICAIII OVAJ, and PELfCAlil CIRCLE will remain two-way traffic. Signs that were ordered wil]- be returned for possible credit or new st r e e t sig n s.

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oDD/ElrEN DAYS Thanks to all residents who abided by the NO OUTSIDE WATER restriction. The water suppJ.y is stiLl low and residents will sti1l need to continue to be Ylise". "Water your To determine odd,/ewen daYs, use the last number of your a d d r e s s ; (EX; L2 34, 4 being the even nurnber, water on even numbered days) .

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YOURWATER DEPARTMENT DRIppr.ro FAUCETS AND OTHER I-EAKS VI/I\STE WATER.

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A 1,/ | 6" LEAx, | 38O or-s A l/8" LEAK, 5520 aus A | /4" LEAK, 22,060 Gus IN A 24 HOUR PERIOD.

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Troy Firefighter presented a for 33 years of in fire

fighting. NEW ,TR EIREEIGHTERS Angeligue Pritchett and $lelcome Keith Kennedy. aboard. will JR Firefighters be hosting a TEEN DAI.ICE to be held at City HaIl. Watch for flyers. &AEELES/BOOT DRIVE Boot drive was held and $449.OO wa s c o lle c t e d . A Booth was set up at the .famboree. Raffles were sold for a chance to win a shot gun and collectors knife. About $9OO.00 wa s ma d e d u rin g the ewent. Bobby Marler won the of Weatherford grun and Ron Nightingale won the knife. Fire Department stil1 needs donations for the HaunLed House. This is a BIG fundraiser for Department the as well as a good time for all. GOT ,TITNK CARS? ? ? The fire department would like you to donate your junk cars so that the fire fighters can practice life using their saving Must have equipment.

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ltrESST,NG It is an ordi.nance homes hawe Lhat all numbers thei-r address Emergency attached. have problems officials locating an address when they are not visible from the s t re e t . Cit a t io n s are being issued for this v io la t io n .

COWONS for STIELWR Please bring empty PURII{A dog,/cat food bags to City HalI. A bin is located at the back door in center of b u ild in g . T h e UP C' s will be collected and sent in for discount coupons to help w5.th food for the animals at the shelter. There were 16 impounds of animals during the month of August. PLEASE secure your animals either in a fenced yard or on runner chains. Make sure your pets have plenty of water, food and shelter.

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proof that shots are Registration current. i s $ 5 .O0 pe r animal. cats Only 3 dogs and/or are allowed per , housghold. :,:i';: 'i:::

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PELTAN B,AY CHR.ISIT,B,S PROGR;AI,T

RED RIBBON HOMES 1837 Long Ave. L529 Dawn Dr. N. 1 4 0 4 Q u a il Circ le We acknowledge all the homes who have done Keep up improvements. work! ! ! ! ! t

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The City will be TEENS working with other to help needy agencies Newly passed law for Christmas. families prohibits newly The program is open to licensed teens from low i-ncome Bay while driving,' talking who have resident,s for the first six 16 years old & children receiving months after under. Applications lic e n s e . their will from be accepted Law prohibits using Novenber 18 to DEC 9. phones cell & any other Donations of can 6. dry wi reless conununications goods, cash, toys & NEW devices while drj.ving. will clothes be Violators can expect accepted at City HaIl tickets and/or fines up from Nov. 1 tilI DEC to $50 0 . 0 0 in s o me pick 1 5 . Fa m ilie s will cities. up their basket/toys at Also, new law City Meeting HalI on prohibits anyone under D E C 22 , fr o m 2:00-7:OO. 21 years old from with Santa and A wisit between driving refreshments will be Midnight and 5 A.M. for serwed. the first six months Volunteers will be receiving after thei-r needed for wrapping, lj-cense. When young shopping, collecting drivers are pulled over donations, & decorating for other probable C i t y me e ti ng hall. License cause, their A rerninder will be issue date will show if posted inside City they are in violation Hall, oD bulletin board of the Iaw. outside of HalI as well Fines will vary by city as the newsletter.Shop will but wiolators have early and awoid the cormnitted a class C rush. misdemeanor & receiwe a ticket and/or fine.

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second Tuesday of each month aE 'l: OOpm, unless posted. ALL residents to are encouraged attend. WATER BILLS are due on the lOth of each month. after Payrnents received the 10th will be charged a $25.00 late fee. Those not paid by have the 19th will disconnected services on the 20th with reconnect fees to aPply. NEW RESIDENTS PLEASE be aware of codes and ordinances that the City imtrrcses. Yards must be kept mowedrand cleaned of NO ju n k c a r s ; d e b ris . they must be tagged, inspected & derirrable. Trash cans are not to be left curbside after pick up on Wednesdays. Address numbers MUST be on homes & mailboxes. ALL dogs are to Be registered and NOT allowed to roam free. PERMfTS are required for pools, storage buildings, culverts, fences, and carports, (only Yard sales allowed 4 per year for 3 days). If you are not sure what may be required by the City, contact City h a lt a t 8 1 7 -4 4 4 ' L 2 3 4 .

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