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Council honors saddle maker Billy Cook; residents praise city programs and seek clarity on street changes
Summary
Council presented a proclamation honoring Billy Cook’s contributions to Greenville’s saddle‑making legacy. Public commenters highlighted a Fire Department senior program, thanked staff for road repairs and encouraged participation in the Police Department Citizens Academy; one resident asked about a one‑way street change.
Mayor (speaker 1) presented a proclamation honoring Billy Cook and invited attendees connected to that legacy to speak. Murrow Sasser (speaker 13) and others recalled Cook’s shop history and employment impact. The proclamation cites Cook opening a saddle shop in 1953 and scaling to high annual production in later decades.
During citizens to be heard, John Hayden (speaker 10) encouraged participation in the Greenville Police Department Citizens Academy, calling it a worthwhile weeklong program that gives participants insight into police operations. Dennis Carpenter (speaker 9) praised the fire department’s senior programming 'Camp Wise Owl' and thanked city staff for prompt pothole repairs on Coyote Crossing after he submitted a service request. Joyce Dreiling (speaker 3) raised a concern that a road had been converted to one‑way without clear notification and asked how citizens were informed; staff said they would check and follow up.
The mayor thanked attendees for participating and noted staff would follow up on the road‑change inquiry.
