A final public meeting regarding the water plant will be held at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 27, at the Dockery Park building.
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The meetings are in regard to the revenue bond question to be placed on the ballot in November. Citizens will vote on the purchase of a new water treatment plant.
Street Supervisor Teddy Holcomb said the city crews are preparing for winter. Crews are continuing with the ditch work and installing road tubes.
Police Chief Mark Richards submitted a report on activity from Oct. 13 to Oct. 25 with the following reports taken and tickets given: one accident; one dog bite; one suspicious person; one missing license plate; one assist DFS; one illegal backing; one trespassing. There are two dogs in the pound
Chief Richards stated that last week officers conducted child safety seat checks at the elementary school in Gallatin during parent teacher conferences.
Bills in the amount of $19,997.14 were approved for payment.
Discussion was held on pool issues and the mutual aid agreement with the county.
Discussion was held on the condemned houses in town and other nuisance violations.
Mr. Johnson stated the city is continuing to work with FEMA for reimbursement from the summer storms.
Comments by aldermen were made regarding the water plant project, meter reading, main breaks, and connection fees.
Comments were also made regarding the city’s workman’s compensation, and property and liability insurance carrier.
The board entered into closed session pursuant to hiring, firing, disciplining or promoting employees.
The above are the unapproved minutes of the regular meeting for the city of Gallatin held on Oct. 25, at city hall. Present were Mayor Barb Ballew; aldermen John Whitfield, Dan Lockridge, Steve Evans, Carol Walker; City Administrator Zac Johnson; Police Chief Mark Richards; police chaplain Austin Bonnett; and Teddy Holcomb. Autumn Acree was absent.