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Reynolds council approves $40,000 for extraction tools and a $73,000 police SUV; tax sale settles delinquent accounts
Summary
At its Oct. 21 meeting, the Reynolds City Council approved funding for fire-department extraction tools and a new police SUV, heard a finance report on a recent tax sale and received updates on public-works projects and a police Citizen Academy.
The Reynolds City Council on Oct. 21 unanimously approved purchases for public-safety equipment and received the city’s monthly finance and departmental reports.
In Old Business, Councilmember Hannah Sloan moved to buy extraction equipment (commonly called the "jaws of life") with $40,000 from the city’s solar fund and the remaining cost covered by SPLOST; the motion was seconded by Danny Peed and passed on a unanimous vote. The council also approved the purchase of a 2024 Chevrolet Tahoe as a police vehicle, with a maximum expenditure of $73,000 to be paid from SPLOST after a motion by Brandon Hunter and second by Hiram Couch.
City Clerk Sissy McLaughlin told the council that a tax sale held in September recovered amounts owed on delinquent accounts. McLaughlin said the two Whatley properties (referred to in the materials as "Elephant Hole") were the only properties sold in the tax sale and that tax bills were mailed; taxes are due Dec. 20, 2024.
Police Chief Holder reported the Reynolds Police Department will host a Citizen Academy beginning Jan. 23, with 15 participant slots; applications (including background checks) open Oct. 1. The chief also said the department will implement a new fingerprint system and use a simulator as part of training.
Public Works Director Scott Jones told council members the city has hired a water-operator-in-training who already holds water-system certification. Jones said crews removed several trees near the grocery store and on Macon, Boundary and E. Calhoun streets. He also reported phase one of the lead/copper service-line inventory is complete; property owners will be notified, and phase two may include replacing some customer-side pipes.
Council tabled discussion on replacement floors in city rental properties pending additional quotes. The meeting adjourned at 7:20 p.m.
What’s next: Items tabled for further quotes or work-session discussion include replacement floors in rental properties and a proposed Christmas bonus for city employees.
