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The bi-monthly Magee Board of Aldermen meeting was held Tuesday night, August 7th.
Mayor Dale Berry gave the following report:
The police department completed a safety inspection of the public schools in preparation of school beginning.
Mayor Berry asked City Attorney Bruce Smith if Magee had a dress code in businesses. Bruce reported there is no such code.
The Mayor discussed the weight limit on the city street. Following the recent paving on our city streets, the mayor pointed out that the heavy trucks were destroying the repaved streets. Attorney Bruce Smith is to research if our city codes have a weight limit on city streets.
The city continues to have vagrants in certain areas of the city: McNair Spring, Tennis Court, & Hwy 28 bridge. This issue will be discussed further at the August 21st board meeting.
Mayor Berry announced the continued progress in applying for a city recreational grant for $150,000. Letters of support of the Jimmy Clyde Sportscomplex are need from the business and citizens of Magee.
Tim’s Nails on Main Street near 4 Sunz’s has opened.
Another medical business is looking at land near Tractor Supply and has requested a building permit from the city.
We have a new venue in Magee, Blueberry Wedding Barn located at 305 5th Avenue NE. Owners are Thomas and Benita Brown.
Mayor Berry announced that there is a movement in Magee to get legalized liquor on the November 6th ballot. He emphasized that the movement is not based through the city or aldermen. Berry again expressed his concern that businesses would locate elsewhere if Simpson County does not pass legalized liquor. Dale mentioned the following business showing interest in the Magee area: Chillies, Applebees, Lone Star, & Buffalo Wildwings.
The Mayor’s report is at the beginning of the live video if you want to see Dale in action!
