![]() ![]() In this action, $566,700 will be paid toward the loan. Mayor Doug Roper thanked John Ladson and others, who he said have worked tirelessly to ensure that the Pinecrest Cemetery is cared for.Ĭouncil members authorized the City Financial Director to use the proceeds gained in the sale of the old Econo Inn site and apply it to the balance of the loan, which is currently $1,273,420.99. The City Council approved the creation of the Pinecrest Perpetual Cemetery Trust II to be created as a charitable trust, and to allow for donations and operations to come from this fund. Thomas proposes to use Tract 1 of the area for housing and Tract 2 of the land for storage. These areas are intended to be used for single-family residences.Ĭlay Thomas’s zoning request to rezone a parcel on Maple Drive Tract 2 from Office/Residential to C-2 was returned to the Planning and Zoning Board, which tabled the issue. This request was recommended for approval by the Planning & Zoning Board, which approved the change with a unanimous vote.įox Investors’ variance request for 1001 Church Street and 102/104/106/107 West 9th Street was also approved by the Council and came recommended by the Planning & Zoning Board, which unanimously approved the change. Lee O’Conner’s request to rezone 401 Broadfoot Boulevard from R-3 to C-3 in order to utilize the area for storage buildings and retail was approved. The addition will be voted on at next month’s meeting. The first reading of an addition to the City Ordinance Chapter 4, which discusses alcoholic beverages (Section 4-63), was proposed, as two downtown business have inquired about the ability to sell alcohol in establishments such as barber shops. I’m excited to serve the City of Vidalia,” Phillips commented. So, be patient with me and I will do my best. I’ll tell you like I would tell anyone – Rome wasn’t built in a day. Phillips has 5 years of experience in the field, as he worked 4 years as a Deputy Building Official in Baldwin County and has spent the last year working with the City of McRae-Helena. This position became available in recent months following the resignation of former City Marshal Shaun Oliver. They have put their time in, and we are very thankful for their dedication to the fire department and the City of Vidalia.”Ĭity Marshal Appointment The City Council also approved the appointment of Chris Phillips as City Marshal, as recommended to the Council by City Manager Nick Overstreet. ![]() “Both of these gentleman have worked hard through training these past few years. ![]() Vidalia Fire Chief Brian Sikes told the Council that Phelps had recently been promoted to captain, while Butry had risen to the rank of Lieutenant. Robert Phelps and Justin Butry were recognized at the meeting, where their wives pinned on their new badges. Two City of Vidalia firefighters were officially promoted at the regular monthly meeting of the Vidalia City Council on Monday, March 13. ![]() (left) Captain Robert Phelps, left, stands as his wife Amanda pins on his badge, and Lieutenant Justin Butry, right, stands as his wife Rhiannon pins on his badge. RISING IN RANK – Two Vidalia Fire Department Firefighters were officially promoted at the beginning of the Vidalia City Council meeting on March 13. ![]()
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