Water, Sewer Seasonal Rates Eliminated for Winder's Commercial Customers

The city of Winder eliminated its seasonal rate charge for commercial water and sewer customers, effective immediately.

The rate has been in place since 2008, and its removal is aimed to help commercial business around the city.

"It was brought to the mayor and council's attention during the annual review that this program should be removed," City Administrator Donald Toms said. "This will help commercial business."

Police evidence storage building

The city is looking to relocate its police evidence storage building in an effort to save costs.

Although the item was tabled until next month's meeting, the council discussed potential locations for the building.

"We are looking at several different locations," City Clerk Sabrina Walls said. "And the possibility of using our own land at Cedar Creek Facility."

The previous facility was housed on Midland Avenue. The relocation — as most decisions are of late — is based around saving money.

"We are always looking at cost and what's best for the city," Walls said. "Many factors are playing into the picture, (including) space, cost (and) location." 

The date of relocation is still to be determined.

 Other city council business

• The council made a motion to move forward with the Dreamland Subidivision Project by submitting an application for a GEFA loan for $1.2 million with a cap of $2 million. A new sewer line is needed to help with capacity.
• A request to move pipes and equipment from its May Street location to the Cedar Creek facility was removed from the agenda until the council can review past documents of site plans.  
• Fire suppression equipment was sold to Chico's by the city. Winder had been maintaining the equipment for the company.
• An event permit was approved for the March of Dimes March for Babies 2011.
• A beer, wine and liquor permit by the drink was approved for BT's Big Times, located at 243 N. Broad St.