Kellyton Council conducts little business
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By Christa Jennings
Senior staff writer
The April meeting of the Kellyton Town Council was relatively short and simple, with the council conducting a handful of business during its 30-minute meeting.
With all council members present except for Donna Keel, who was absent because of a work obligation, the Town Council primarily discussed financial matters and business related to the town’s Civic Complex.
It was reported that the town’s application for the Government Surplus had been approved, and as such the town can move forward with going and picking out furniture for furnishing the town clerk’s and mayor’s offices.
It was stated that they would make arrangements to go look at what is available. Additionally, Mayor Johnny Sharpe said that he will provide the truck, trailer and manpower to load furniture to bring back to the Kellyton Civic Complex.
Also in discussion, Sharpe stated that he had spoken with Dennis Hill regarding the Coosa County Animal Shelter. He explained that Hill advised him that the donation money given to the shelter from the town had been turned over to the County Commission and, further, that he has requested that the $5,000 donation the town made be reimbursed to the town.
Sharpe went on to report that Hill had stated there “was no way” to run the shelter on a volunteer basis, as it would require someone be present 24/7 to take care of the animals. Sharpe stated that unfortunately the animal shelter is no longer functioning at this time, as reported previously.
Regarding new business for the Town Council, Sharpe mentioned that he is continuing to look for a side-arm Bush Hog to go with the tractor that was given to the town so that he can cut the ditches leading to the complex.
Additionally, he said that the town is in need of an 8-foot ladder for use at the complex to change out ceiling tiles and perform other tasks as they arise. After brief discussion, the council unanimously approved allowing the town to purchase an 8-foot ladder to be kept at the Civic Complex.
In other business, Councilmember George Camp said that he was going to contact the company from which the town purchased polar fans and have a technical representative with the company come next month to show the council how to set up both fans to make sure they are working properly.
The next regularly scheduled monthly meeting of the Kellyton Town Council will be held at 6 p.m. May 2.