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The Magee Board of Alderman met for a regular meeting on Tuesday, June 4. The meeting began with the Mayor’s Report. Mayor Berry reported that the City of Magee would begin using the street sweeper to clean Main Street Magee at 6 A.M. on every Friday. Also, the Mayor reported that the City of Magee had been cutting the right of way on US Highway 49. He stated the importance of making sure that the highway is looking its best. After that, Mayor Berry reported that fire hydrants around the city are being flushed and if a citizen sees any discolored water to turn on multiple water outlets until the discoloration disappears.
After approving the docket and minutes, the Barge group came before the board to give updates on the Airport. They reported that some maintenance items were need at the airport that will include resurfacing the runway and other features. One feature was new lights that will not be illuminated all night but instead illuminated by an incoming pilot. These improvements and more will be largely paid for by grant money and with the City of Magee also putting money in. However, it was stressed that the city would not be putting any money down until the grant money had been secured.
Then, some concerns from the AMR building was brought before the board. The building is owned by the city and used by AMR for their dispatch center. The building needs a new hot water heater and the board agreed to have Board Attorney, Bruce Smith, draw up a legal document that states exactly what repairs AMR and the City will be responsible for respectively.
Finally, Mayor Berry discussed some beautification grants that he believed needed a committee to oversee. Matthew Hickman, Whitney Baker, and Angel Brister were selected to the committee. Alderman Baker stated that she believed some summer help could be an asset for the city. She believed that highschool and college students on summer breaks could be great to fill the need.
Following this, the meeting entered executive session to discuss personnel matters in the public works department. The broadcast, which you can see below, was sponsored by Peoples Bank. Stay tuned to MageeNews.com for more information on all things news!
