Blakely City Council Meeting Minutes
The council held a public hearing for a zone change request. A citizen inquired about changing a property zone from R1 to R2, and was informed of the necessary procedures. Another citizen proposed a contract for limb, leaf, and debris removal, raising questions about cost savings, recycling, and the displacement of city workers. The council approved an ordinance regarding building code enforcement and held a first reading of an ordinance revising the emergency management chapter of the city code. Financial reports were presented, including information on bank balances, loan repayments, and health insurance premiums. A proclamation was read for a departing Planning Commission member, and an appointment to the commission was tabled. A zone change was approved, and a request for in-kind contributions for a tennis complex was denied. Estimates for cleaning and inspecting a water tank and a Polyengineering contract were approved. Issues with public safety were discussed in executive session, followed by questions regarding a billing error.