By Renee O’Quinn
City Manager Jeff Baxley made a recommendation that the city enter into a contract, subject to the city attorney’s approval, with Contract Callers, Inc. of Augusta at the Baxley City Council meeting held Nov. 8. Councilwoman Betty Livingston made a motion approving Contract Callers contingent upon the city attorney’s approval. Tim Varnadore seconded the motion and it was unanimously approved. The following four companies presented proposals for collection service of water and sewer delinquent accounts, as follows: I.C. Systems, Inc. of St. Paul, MN; Conrad Companies of Escondido, CA; Client Services, Inc. of St. Charles, MI and Contract Callers, Inc. of Augusta.
City approves debt collection company
The city council unanimously approved four first readings for annexations. The first annexation is for a Business/Residential (BR-1) zone for the property of Jada Smith, located at 1502 Jekyll Road, the next annexation is for a Business/Residential (BR-1) zone for property of Deraimus Walker, located at 465 Lawanna Drive, the third annexation is for a Residential (R-12) zoning for property of Greg Herrin, located at 230 and 250 Colonial Drive. The final and fourth annexation is for a Residential (R-15) for the property of Cherry W. Platt, located at 1333 Oak Ridge Road.
City manager report
Manager Baxley reported he attended the chamber of commerce’s annual planning retreat Oct. 28-29 and has already received a summary of the items discussed.
The manager reported that the local option sales tax revenues for October totaled $62,763.29, which is lower than the previous three years.
He reminded everyone of the legislative reception that will be held at the Baxley/Appling County Chamber Nov. 17 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
The manager stated that Councilman Pat Williams dropped off a letter he received from a company called Homeserve concerning purchasing insurance in the event he had damage to his water service line. He reminded everyone that the city’s policies have not changed and the city is responsible for any lines on public property and the property owner is responsible for any repairs to lines located on private property.
City manager report
Manager Baxley reported he attended the chamber of commerce’s annual planning retreat Oct. 28-29 and has already received a summary of the items discussed.
The manager reported that the local option sales tax revenues for October totaled $62,763.29, which is lower than the previous three years.
He reminded everyone of the legislative reception that will be held at the Baxley/Appling County Chamber Nov. 17 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
The manager stated that Councilman Pat Williams dropped off a letter he received from a company called Homeserve concerning purchasing insurance in the event he had damage to his water service line. He reminded everyone that the city’s policies have not changed and the city is responsible for any lines on public property and the property owner is responsible for any repairs to lines located on private property.
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