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Piedmont council approves routine payments, tables Resolution 2025-01 and reappoints Aggie Harbour
Summary
The council approved bills totaling $650,382.50, tabled Resolution 2025-01 for later consideration, discussed potential projects for a Lowe’s grant, and reappointed Aggie Harbour to the Piedmont Healthcare Board during its Jan. 7 meeting.
At its Jan. 7, 2025 meeting, the Piedmont City Council approved routine items including payment of bills and several personnel and facilities actions, tabled one resolution for later consideration, and discussed possible projects for an upcoming Lowe’s grant.
Council approved minutes and bills totaling $650,382.50 after motions carried in the regular session. The council tabled Resolution 2025-01 on a motion by Terry Kiser and a second by Greg South; the transcript does not provide the resolution’s text or the reason for tabling.
David Ivey briefed the council about a forthcoming Lowe’s grant opportunity and suggested three candidate projects for the grant application: a library expansion, a storm shelter, and a warming station at the Benevolence Center to provide shelter or services when food distribution occurs in cold months. The mayor also relayed a request from Lane Weatherbee to add Steven Maddox to the Commercial Development Board; the council asked to table that appointment until the next meeting to confirm qualifications.
A public commenter, Adam Brandt, told the council that a neighbor’s water service had been disconnected for nonpayment. The council reappointed Aggie Harbour to the Piedmont Healthcare Board on a motion from David Ivey and a second from Terry Kiser. Several councilmembers also noted community events, including the Annual Squirrel Drop and a Polar Plunge fundraiser that raised nearly $600.
The meeting adjourned at 7:05 p.m. The council scheduled its next regular meeting for Jan. 21, 2025.
