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Greg Fane, who identified himself as a resident of 1884 Connelly Drive and a labor leader, urged the council to accelerate pay adjustments from the city’s compensation/classification study and not to make employees wait until July for increases. He said some employees earning less than new hires were upset and asked the council to prioritize prompt action.

Another resident raised concerns about uneven distribution of recent city improvement dollars and alleged neglect of River Park, citing missing sidewalks, contaminated park water, long‑promised repairs and declining use of nearby schools. She told the council she had been promised sidewalks and expressed frustration with perceived ward-level favoritism in park investments.

Dr. Jeffrey Hemming (transcript lists as Japare Hemmick) thanked public works and East Point Power for storm response and said Connelly Drive sidewalk work is progressing. He also asked the council for clarity on the city’s leadership vacancies; he said residents have requested regular updates about which director and leadership positions remain unfilled.

In response, the city’s HR/administration representative (referred to in the transcript as Miss Jessie) said Phase 1 of the compensation work was implemented July 1, 2024, and the consultant is actively working on Phase 2. She said the council requested an update at the February work session and that staff will bring the consultant to present preliminary findings. Jessie explained Phase 1 used a hybrid approach giving credit for years of service and tenure and noted that a $20-per-hour starting wage adopted earlier contributed to pay compression the consultants are now addressing. She said Phase 2 will examine compression and step/tier models (including a possible police step system) and that staff aim to provide funding options and cost scenarios when they report to council next month.

Councilmembers and staff acknowledged residents’ concerns about sidewalks and parks and said specific maintenance and capital funding items are on the consent agenda or are being programmed for forthcoming work; they reaffirmed they will provide updates and follow up with residents.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","January 27, 2025 City Council Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","Public commenters urged the council to accelerate implementation of pay-class study payouts and raised complaints about park maintenance, sidewalks and a perceived delay naming a permanent city manager. Staff said Phase 1 was implemented July 1, 2024, and Phase 2 will be presented at the February work session.","taxTitle","East Point, Fulton County, Georgia","taxId",50891,"location","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6281621,"Council accepts $120,000 Fulton County CDBG award for West Cleveland water-line upgrades",190,2551000,2741000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2603094-a77ad6e76dfdd38c5aef71320e13f778&start=2551&end=2741","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2603094-a77ad6e76dfdd38c5aef71320e13f778/thumbnail_2551000.jpg","/articles/6281621/East-Point/Fulton-County/Georgia/Council-accepts-120000-Fulton-County-CDBG-award-for-West-Cleveland-water-line-upgrades","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6281621-caad493661461d29691a63185feddd0b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771179317&Signature=b1rP~CD8SVAyTQs9qDxNlrc9CK4Y-27pmu6J9k2fn~uuCYln7C7tYSKwfajhR-pS55CJqs9ZesN2Z3IzuziVKD4A06QaOm8YAmerbg5eK42yNS7Ba9s3Ts-8HZYN0Ocn6VSmbALK-iOIPbL1b8oEeFwcQCcRmhgdqztyOxU2IeyikHUuKRDetFSXAE3Yq7aWhR267D6R5rxR4wGWC~QCQsK~pcXIa-8jlzqciszUkRXohhjbZz~4RaFX8PFkYOTBQr93rEHzDWzR5igKEWVI4QS-MMelovnU4wkdlD4ZQSNjVSEy3owSkQChrXigNe40qb1ZypoJW3Gme36FSKV8Eg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The East Point City Council voted to accept a $120,000 Fulton County Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) award to support phase 1 of a planned water-line replacement and upgrade on West Cleveland Avenue.

Melissa Echeverria, director of water and sewer, told the council the city applied to Fulton County’s CDBG program for fiscal years 2024–26. For 2024 the city was awarded $120,000 to be applied to West Cleveland Avenue; Echeverria said the total Phase 1 project cost is $430,000 and the broader, multi-phase request across the three-year application was $880,000. Councilmember Martin Rogers moved to accept the grant award and the motion passed.

Councilmember Atkins asked whether the $120,000 represented the entire Phase 1 funding or a portion; Echeverria confirmed the $120,000 is a portion of the Phase 1 $430,000 project cost and said the city will seek additional funding for subsequent phases in future fiscal years. The council approved opening the floor for discussion and then moved to accept the CDBG award for fiscal year 2024.

The council’s action enables the water resources department to proceed with design and procurement steps funded in part by the $120,000 CDBG award for West Cleveland Avenue.","The council voted to accept a $120,000 Fulton County Community Development Block Grant for phase 1 of a water-line replacement project on West Cleveland Avenue; total Phase 1 cost is $430,000 and the city requested $880,000 across phases.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6281626,"East Point council discusses hosting legislative roundtable, members favor evening meeting in city",760,165000,925000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2603094-a77ad6e76dfdd38c5aef71320e13f778&start=165&end=925","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2603094-a77ad6e76dfdd38c5aef71320e13f778/thumbnail_165000.jpg","/articles/6281626/East-Point/Fulton-County/Georgia/East-Point-council-discusses-hosting-legislative-roundtable-members-favor-evening-meeting-in-city","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6281626-5daa75f14324c891a3a1dc3f666efb78/orig.mp4?Expires=1771179317&Signature=DxYT2HqLXQb2lA~H9V5O2xdCjEcYi571~kEP~TI-VJRaP5214gFVXrzyUiSRpl0qFEoOhk71NJz6qZqhK0aksoXk-mwxtfyXOAauF4cytKuPPdTbcw7OXO1vzZGHrH1GQ3UBBzU~dDT7QSKq0kxGccKGiYkSo0lyWoI4Y77LPZwxJZUxuVJT1YO-laqALeVZ7g8aCPufglxQDqE-3jEbdfNK8e-JowY8hnHhkumcFHGurgKeZYar-TK71iqPlEN2GkMCs5fS9MOMRLoUKWSPND9mGtRov5m-kttQ3L1zBKk4HWUmTifeaxblwALUCbZ3Rgip3FzN3wQ-snMjcLKJZQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","East Point City Council members discussed whether to host a legislative roundtable in East Point or to hold an \"East Point Day at the Capitol,\" and expressed a general preference for an evening roundtable in the city to increase resident access.

Mayor Holiday Ingram introduced dates provided by Representative Schofield and the city’s lobbyist, saying options included daytime visits to the Capitol on Feb. 19, Feb. 20 or Feb. 27, and a local roundtable here in East Point on March 4 at 6 p.m. Councilmembers debated accessibility and attendance: several said an evening meeting in East Point would let more working residents attend while others said a trip to the Capitol gives members exposure to additional legislators.

Councilmember Sharon Shropshire and Councilmember Mari Rogers both recommended an evening meeting in East Point so residents who cannot travel during the day can attend. Councilmember Atkins emphasized recording the session so residents who cannot attend can view it later on the city’s channels. Councilmember Mitchell said he liked the Capitol visit for broader access but acknowledged the practical barriers for some residents.

Mayor Ingram said the city clerk and the state lobbyist will coordinate with Representative Schofield to confirm which date is feasible, and she asked the clerk to place the legislative roundtable on a future agenda so the council can vote on a special-call meeting date. No final date was set; councilmembers said they will continue coordination and return with a formal motion at the city’s upcoming meeting.

The item will return to council for a vote on a special-call meeting once scheduling with the delegation and lobbyist is confirmed.","Councilmembers reviewed options for an East Point legislative roundtable or an \"East Point Day at the Capitol,\" discussed possible dates and formats, and asked the city clerk to place a special-call item on a future agenda for final scheduling.","actionData","errors"]

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Residents press council on pay-study payouts and neighborhood maintenance; staff says phase 2 update due at February work session

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East Point council discusses hosting legislative roundtable, members favor evening meeting in city