The Oglethorpe Echo
Ronnie Boggs oversaw his first meeting as mayor when the Lexington Council met earlier this month. Former mayor Craig Snow stepped down at last month’s meeting.
Douglas Spencer gave a fire department update in place of George Spearing and told the council that a $5,000 grant will be spent repairing trucks.
Kathrine Clark said she didn’t have news on the progress of the downtown buildings owned by Rick Hawkins or on the roof repairs at 112 W. Main St., continuing that saga.
Boggs submitted his 2025-26 budget, which was passed unanimously. Boggs also presented the millage rate, which will stay at 2 mills and continued discussion about the city’s master plan.
Linda Moore is continuing to work on the city’s website. Council member Jill Severn would like to have a way to communicate to the public in live time and Moore said she would present more information about the website redesign at the August meeting.
Evelyn Reece offered to fill an empty council seat.
The council adjourned after an hour and a half and went into executive session to discuss downtown litigation.
Crawford
The Crawford city council approved the May meeting minutes and financials before heading into the rest of the agenda in its meeting on June 10.
Jamie Garner requested approval of issuance of bond for the Forrest Hill Apartments renovation which he was granted unanimously. There will be a public hearing on Thursday, June 26 at 9 a.m.
Jennifer Yauck requested permission to close the necessary streets for the Oglethorpe County High School homecoming parade to be held at 6 p.m. Sept. 4, which was unanimously approved.
The council adjourned after less than 30 minutes.