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Lumpkin council flags EMS rent and deteriorating properties for follow-up
Summary
Council members raised that the county pays $350 monthly rent for EMS space in the city building while the city covers utilities and maintenance, and they discussed potential condemnation steps for collapsed properties on North Street; no formal action was taken.
Council members on Feb. 11, 2025, discussed two separate local-service issues: the city's arrangements with EMS for space in the municipal building and deteriorating properties that may require condemnation.
Councilwoman B. Cullefer asked whether the county has an agreement covering rent for the EMS service located in the city building; the minutes note the county currently pays $350 per month while the city pays utilities, insurance and maintenance for the space. Councilman N. Seay and Councilwoman M. House said they may need to discuss the matter further with county officials; the minutes record no motion or vote on the matter.
On property conditions, Councilwoman B. Mallory raised concerns about a fallen-down property on North Street and other deteriorated structures across the city. Councilman D. Thomas said the city needed to take action. Clerk Anne Holloway stated she had consulted Attorney Coleman about the condemnation process but that the city must employ a certified building inspector and that the process would require multiple steps and funding; no condemnation motion was recorded.
Next steps: the minutes indicate staff will explore options (including following up with the county on EMS rent and consulting legal/inspection resources for property-condemnation matters), but no formal direction was recorded at the Feb. 11 meeting.
