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Mayor Dale Berry reminded everyone during the Magee Board of Alderman meeting that Ride the Block is Friday, April 6, 2018. Food vendors will be located on site. Chick fil A will be back along with Funny Fage Foods. Shadow River Band will be performing in the Community House. The mayor has asked anyone with a block story to submit the story to city hall.
The board voted to rescind their vote on the Senior Citizen Project. The grant that was applied for does not meet requirements. Magee has a population of 4,500 and the maximum number of residents could not be over 3,900 to qualify for grant.
A new food truck ordinance was presented to the board by zoning director David Dunn. The board tabled any action to give board members and the attorney time to look at new proposal. Action will taken on the proposal at next board meeting. Park Director, David Dunn, asked for approval to hire Alex Boykin as Summer help for the recreation department. Alex has worked with the city several years during summer seasonal work. Alex will be completing an internship with the City of Magee through Mississippi State University. Board approved request.
Board approved to continue with the Farmer’s Market. Plans are to start the market earlier in the year. The goal is to open the weekend of Memorial Day. The board is investigating other vendor options that could be available for the market.
Joe Worrell, Building Inspector, was approved to attend the Builders Association Conference on the Gulf Coast June 3-7th at a cost of $770.00.
Chief Randy Crawford was given permission for officers to attend a free one day Active Shooter Response Instructor Class at Orange Beach on April 4, 2018.
Mayor Dale Berry asked that anyone seeing any animals being mistreated or no shelter provided to please inform City Hall or the Police Department. Animal neglect will not be tolerated.
No further business meeting was recessed until April 17, 2018.
