John Whitney, City employee with the Parks department, was presented with the Employee of the Month award for July of 2022 at the City Council meeting, last Tuesday, July 26th, by his supervisor, Eugene Bessent, along with Mayor Pro-Tem Robert Whitten.
Mr. Bessent described John as a big help and stated he has learned all about setting up and taking down the City Christmas lights. John has also obtained two spraying licenses, the Roundup spray and Vector spray for mosquitoes.
Those present applauded as John was awarded a gift certificate from a local restaurant. He then posed for a picture holding a dedicated plaque for “Employee of the Month” with his name engraved on it.
Mayor Jordan opened a public hearing to consider a variance that had been unanimously approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission on June 22, 2022. Since this variance involved Mayor Jordan, he temporarily turned the meeting over to Mayor Pro-Tem Whitten for the discussion and voting for this item. The City Council unanimously approved the variance.
The other item under Public Hearing was removed as it was withdrawn by the party requesting the resolution.
The 300 and 400 blocks of East Wallace Street will be closed to parking one hour prior to and during the annual Rodeo Parade scheduled in August and the Christmas Parade scheduled in December as approved by the City Council.
A Resolution waving the noise ordinance on July 30th at Risien Park Pavilion was approved.
Purchase of a “Heavy Duty Truck” for the Garbage Department was unanimously approved. Note: this item had been previously approved during the budget signing paperwork.
The City Council approved minutes from the Council meeting on June 14th meeting as well as the from the Special Called Meeting and Budget Workshop on July 21st.
There were no public comments during this meeting.
The next meeting was changed from August 9th to August 16. The previously scheduled City Council meeting for July 12th was canceled for lack of a quorum.
All City Council meetings are open to the public.