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Council approves routine items, hears updates on historic survey, signage and public-safety needs
Summary
In other business July 9, the council heard a Clerk report on a historic resources survey due Sept. 30, the DDA urged budgeting for new entry signage (estimated $15,000 per sign), the Water Plant reported truck purchases and a future need for another tank, a new retail store (Whistle Shoppe) announced a September opening, and the council approved a Fire Department boot drive.
Union Point’s City Council covered several routine and informational items during its July 9 meeting, including updates on historic preservation, downtown signage, public-safety fundraising and municipal equipment.
City Clerk Becky Cronic told the council the Historic Resources Survey Report required for Certified Local Government status is being finalized by Landmark Consultants and will be paid for with a matching grant awarded to the city in 2022; the survey is expected to be complete by Sept. 30. "The survey should be finalized by September 30th," Cronic said.
Jill Rhodes, chair of the Downtown Development Authority, presented draft plans for entryway signage and urged the council to budget for signage in 2025. Rhodes said estimates are around $15,000 per sign for two main-corridor signs on Lamb Avenue and noted the DDA will provide drawings and more information about DOT-enhanced signs for Highway 44 and Highway 77 and an industrial-park sign.
David Stephens reported that the Water Plant purchased a new truck and thanked the council for authorizing two departmental truck purchases this year; he said another water tank will likely be needed to serve a growing customer base. Jim Scott reported that Georgia Power had turned off power sources of safety concern at the ball fields and that further work at the concession stand requires cost estimates.
Becky Cronic also said a new retail business, Whistle Shoppe, will locate on Sibley Avenue and plans to open in September. Will Wright reported continuing animal-control calls involving strays and aggressive dogs and said he is coordinating budget needs with the clerk. Council Member Sally Boswell moved to allow the Fire Department to host a boot drive on July 13 to raise funds for event uniforms; Council Member Jim Scott seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
Council Member Sally Boswell later moved to adjourn at 7:10 p.m.; Council Member Teneisha Pinkney seconded and the motion passed unanimously. Mayor Lanier Rhodes closed the meeting with prayer.
