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Mulga council hears neighborhood complaints, discusses brush pickup and salary timing
Summary
During the July 16 meeting at Mulga Town Hall, speakers raised multiple neighborhood concerns — unlit streets, overgrown yards, a fence dispute, requests for speed bumps, dog control and a water-taste question — while the mayor said a proposed salary increase is included in the October budget and noted salary timing must be changed six months before an election.
Mulga — Residents and council members used the July 16 pre-council session to press the town on several neighborhood service issues and to clarify the town’s approach to salaries and a planned brush pickup policy.
At the start of the pre-council meeting a speaker identified in the transcript as “District 5” said the street lights were not on at the end of a dead-end near 344 Railroad Avenue; Mayor W. Keith Varner asked where the closest street light was and said staff would inspect the location. The District 5 speaker also raised an overgrown yard and a neighbor’s shed concern at properties near 327 Lakeshore and 314 School Road; the mayor instructed submitters to send photos to Town Clerk Tabitha Galloway and said the fence at 314 School Road was placed to deter illegal dumping and would not be moved without further review.
Speakers also raised a question about the number of lined handicap parking spaces (a District 4 speaker), complaints about dogs running at large (District 1), and a taste concern with the drinking water (District 1). Mayor Varner said, "We have had zero complaints," and recommended residents try letting water run to clear their lines; he also advised callers to contact Tabitha to reach animal control, noting the shelter charges for retrievals.
Council members discussed starting a brush pickup program but did not finalize a date or fee schedule. The mayor said councilors are still researching the process and that the town seeks to create a policy and price list that would exclude hazardous materials before launching the service.
On salary increases, a speaker identified as District 4 pressed for a decision; Mayor Varner said he had included a proposed increase in the budget and that salary timing "must be changed Six (6) months prior to election," noting implementation would be handled as part of the October budget cycle and questions remain about timing relative to the August election and seating in November.
The council also discussed requests for speed bumps at 211 Forest Avenue and prior requests at Willow and Cypress; staff were asked to look into purchase prices for speed-calming equipment.
No formal vote or final policy for brush pickup, speed bumps, animal-control enforcement changes, or water testing was recorded in the meeting minutes. The town attorney was asked to handle at least one property (206 Forest) for enforcement matters; Mayor Varner said letters had been sent previously in some cases.
The council proceeded to its regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. and later adopted the surplus-vehicle resolution and adjourned.
