Statham receives $25,000 for water quality

The council did not outline when the project would be complete.

OTHER BUSINESS
In other business at the Statham City Council meeting:

•the council approved a 2010 Census proclamation. An accurate census report will bring sufficient funds to the city.

•an annexation and rezone petition for Edna Jackson’s property was tabled indefinitely.

•Officer Buddy Hardigree was recognized for his service with the Statham Police Department.

•Clay Cox, Representative of District 102 who is running for Congress was present at the meeting and invited citizens who were also present to meet with him afterward to hear their concerns.

•council member Hattie Thrasher briefed the council on the upcoming essay contest that will take place at the county elementary schools that will be ongoing during the month of April, with a winner announced in May.

•the city has begun reviewing applications from those who applied to be police chief. The council said it received about 25 applications.

•a retirement reception for Chief of Police Roger Tripp will be held Sunday, April 11, from 2-4 p.m. at the Community Center.

•the next meeting of the Sunflower Festival committee will by the second Monday in May, at 7:30 p.m.