Politics & Government
Statham Council Approves Parking Ordinance
The ordinance will affect drivers parking along city streets and is intended to improve the flow of traffic on Broad Street near Statham Elementary.
- Who met: Statham City Council
- Date: Tuesday, July 19, 2011
- Location:
- Who was present: Council members Joe Hayes, David Huth, Hattie Thrasher and Gayle Steed, Mayor Robert Bridges, City Clerk Susan Gabriel and city attorney Thomas Mitchell
- Top agenda items:
- The council approved a parking ordinance that will require that cars only park with the flow of traffic on city streets. The measure is an effort to clean up the flow of traffic on Broad Street near .
- The Statham City Council voted to approve a plan to pursue an opportunity zone classification with the Georgia Department of Community Affairs that will make the city eligible for grants and tax credits for which it does not currently qualify. The city must establish a redevelopment plan, which will be prepared by Jerry Hood with Engineering Management Incorporated at a maximum total cost of $5,520.
- The council agreed to allow for a pre-application for an Appalachian Regional Commission Grant. The grant would be used to correct city sewer and water problems. There will be no engineering fee cost to the city for the pre-application.
- The council also approved an ordinance that will allow for the maintenance of unfit structures within city limits. The measure adopts current state law, which allows officials to investigate conditions, order repairs to bring buildings up to code or order demolition in severe cases in which repairs cannot be made.
- The council is reading through two ordinances — both pertain to new building and construction. The city is looking at adopting the international building code, which will provide additional protections to the public with regard to building standards. Also being considered for adoption is the Georgia Storm Water Management Manual, which is compiled by the state and will give the city clearer direction on stormwater standards.
- Chief Steve Martin was scheduled to address the council with a mid-year report but sent word that he could not attend. Two local 13-year-olds had run away from home after reportedly stealing a car and money. The chief was still looking for them.
UPDATE: According to Chief Martin, the teens were located about 1:30 a.m. Wednesday in Columbus, S.C.
