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Brooks Council adopts rules of decorum, approves library deaccession and hears transportation, finance updates
Summary
At its April 20 meeting, the Brooks Town Council adopted new Rules of Decorum, approved deaccessioning 413 library books, received transportation and finance updates, and set community event dates including Ruth Woods Way dedication and Brooks Day.
The Brooks Town Council on April 20 adopted a package of routine administrative measures and received staff reports on recreation, library, finance and transportation.
Town Clerk and Finance Officer Lorey Spohr presented a proposed set of 'Rules of Decorum' intended to foster civil discourse at council meetings. Mayor Pro Tem Scott Israel moved to adopt the rules and Council Member Ted Britt seconded; the motion passed unanimously.
Library representative K. Bradley asked the council to approve deaccessioning 413 books with copyright dates ranging from 1967 to 2010; the estimated current value of the books is $471.90. Council Member Brian Davis moved and Sara Nelson seconded the motion, and council approved the deaccession unanimously.
Spohr reported a correction to second-quarter trash billing: the service period should read April 1 through June 30 rather than April 1 through April 30; the town posted the correction on its website and on the Town Hall notice board. Spohr also presented the March 2026 financial report: LOST revenue for March totaled $14,409.63 (down 5.77% month-over-month and down 2.26% year-over-year) and SPLOST revenue (February distribution) totaled $14,530.81 (down 5.59% month-over-month and down 0.15% year-to-date). She noted the FY2025 audit is expected to be available for review at the May council meeting and that the GIRMA property and liability insurance premium increased by 8.81%.
Town Manager M. Ungaro reported transportation work including repair of a paired culvert and pavement patch on Woods Road (funded by 2023 SPLOST), scheduled gravel repair and the Ruth Woods Way road dedication on May 9, installation of tire stops on Railroad Ave., and announced a Fayette County Comprehensive Transportation Plan open house on May 12. Ungaro also summarized the municipal summit held April 14 and asked council members to nominate one citizen each to serve on an ordinance-update committee; council will vote in May to appoint four citizen representatives plus staff.
Recreation staff reported a successful opening day, active T-Ball concessions and clinics for cheer and football; Brooks Day is set for May 9 and the Brooks Market next meets May 16, coinciding with a century bike ride.
With no further business, the council adjourned at 7:07 p.m.
