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Presenter details spring-cleaning, demolition of Highway 17 house and community programs
Summary
The presenter said the council approved demolition of an eyesore house on Highway 17, plans to put the cleared lot up for bid for potential green space, reviewed Parks & Recreation programs and community cleanup options, and announced the Feb. 15 Black History Gala with a nomination deadline the next day.
A city presenter outlined a set of community and quality-of-life initiatives that included a recent demolition, programs run by Parks and Recreation, volunteer cleanup steps and cultural events.
The presenter said the council approved and carried out the demolition of a dilapidated house on Highway 17 (Mobile Road) that had been an eyesore; the city intends to put the cleared parcel up for bid and hopes to convert it into green space for children. "We were successful on doing that on Mobile Road... we're looking at going through the process of putting that property up for bid," the presenter said.
On Parks and Recreation, the presenter introduced department lead Mrs. Chra Brown and summarized youth sports signups (basketball, soccer with 60–80 participants), a photomy class to be held at the National Guard Armory, volunteer-led African drum classes, adult nonalcoholic painting events and summer programs run by the Boys & Girls Club. The presenter encouraged residents to call City Hall or check the Parks and Recreation page for registration details.
The presenter also described community programs to control litter, including a one-day limb/drop-off and an 'adopt-a-street' ordinance that provides signage and trash bags for groups that commit to a street for a year. The presenter invited community groups to sign up to adopt streets and arrange cleanup days; the city will collect filled bags.
Cultural programming: the presenter announced the third annual Black History Gala at City Hall on Feb. 15, said nominations were due the following day, and said tickets cost $15 and include a meal and live music. Past honorees mentioned included Walter Jones and Simmie Knox.
Ending: the presenter closed by urging residents to lock doors because of recent vehicle break-ins, thanked police for investigations and arrests in progress, and invited continued feedback and questions via City Hall channels.
