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Greenville council approves easement, charitable gift fund and other routine measures in unanimous votes
Summary
Council approved several consent and ordinance items across public works, parks, library policy, fire fees and budget amendments. All motions passed unanimously; one council member recused on a charitable-fund item.
At its Aug. 11 meeting the Greenville City Council approved a package of consent and ordinance items, including a permanent utility easement for N.C. Department of Transportation, creation of a city special-projects charitable gift fund, an amendment to allow malt beverages and unfortified wine at designated library events, removal of a $50,000 cap on an industrial fire-protection fee, and a multi-fund budget amendment.
Notable actions and votes:
- Easement to N.C. Department of Transportation across Homestead Memorial Gardens Cemetery (Item 3): Staff described the easement as a very small permanent utility easement for a pole guide-wire anchor placed about 4 feet outside the right of way and said it would not impact graves. Council approved the resolution 5-0. The motion was made and passed…
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