Gene Brown

The Tallapoosa City Council meeting covered various action items, including the approval of minutes, checks over $300, reappointments to the Planning Commission and Development Authority, and the approval of a property tax millage rate. Other key decisions included the approval of a water and sewer rate schedule, acceptance of a GEFA loan for drinking water improvements, awarding of an electric work contract, vehicle purchases, fireworks permits, a speed limit change, and the approval of the low bidder for electric work at the Sporri Building.

The Tallapoosa City Council meeting covered various key action items. Financial reports, meeting minutes, and checks exceeding $300 were approved. The council approved the FY2024 audit review, reappointments to the Tallapoosa Housing Authority and the Tallapoosa Downtown Development Authority, and an agreement with Honda to rectify property tax overpayments. A plat for a parcel on Golf Course Road was approved for subdivision, along with an increase in golf fees for non-members. The council also approved registration for the 2025 GMA Convention, new cemetery fencing, reimbursement for a council member's attendance at a Young Gamechangers program, and a new fence in the Hollywood Cemetery.

The City Council meeting covered key action items including approval of financials, minutes, and checks over $300. A zoning amendment restricting convenience stores and an ordinance on coin-operated amusement machines were adopted following public hearings. Pay increases and holiday pay for full-time employees were approved, along with a resolution for GIRMA members to add membership for a new PTSD policy. John McKinley was approved as City Solicitor for 2025. A four-way stop and speed reduction were approved for an intersection, and a work session was postponed. Renewal of the police department's speed detection device permit was also approved.

The City Council meeting addressed de-annexation of properties in the Steadman Subdivision to Haralson County, with the city attorney tasked to write letters to property owners. A 90-day moratorium on new business licenses for convenience stores in Tallapoosa was also approved.

The council meeting covered several key action items. Amendments to the zoning ordinance were adopted, a moratorium on building permits was lifted, and a moratorium on vape shops was extended. Minutes, financials, and checks over $300 were approved.