Finances and a potentially rough road ahead were the talks of the town for the Carl Town Council recently.
Mayor David Brock mentioned that the town had to transfer money to guarantee that accounts payable would be satisfied for the remainder of the calendar year. He also said that the town is not relying or counting insurance franchise monies, because he is unsure when it might come in.
Brock told the council that it will be necessary to cut $10,000 from its next annual budget.
“I’m not guaranteeing we’ll make that in revenues,” he said. “With everybody else’s revenues being down — that impacts our monies from them.”
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Carl waits for division of SPLOST funds
The Town of Carl is awaiting distribution of 2011 SPLOST (Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax) funds and hoping for a fair allotment.
Mayor Dave Brock attended a meeting with other mayors in Barrow County regarding the funds.
Winder Mayor Chip Thompson has the authority to disburse the money to the other municipalities.
According to Brock, the cities are disappointed with the county disbursement of funds.
No discussion was held on what Carl plans to do with its allotment, only that the town hopes it receives its fair share. [Full Story »]
Mayor Dave Brock attended a meeting with other mayors in Barrow County regarding the funds.
Winder Mayor Chip Thompson has the authority to disburse the money to the other municipalities.
According to Brock, the cities are disappointed with the county disbursement of funds.
No discussion was held on what Carl plans to do with its allotment, only that the town hopes it receives its fair share. [Full Story »]
Carl alcohol ordinance causes discussion
Carl’s newly adopted alcohol ordinance was back on the table for discussion, this time considering excise tax and distance regulations.
According to state law, distilled spirits may not be sold within 100 yards of a church and within 200 yards of a school. Similarly, wine and malt beverages may not be sold within 100 yards of a school.
However, nothing in state law prevents the sale by a licensee for consumption on property. This means that by the drink, where consumers may be regulated, state distances don’t apply.
As far as taxing, the ordinance states that a 3 percent tax shall be imposed on distilled spirits and that comes from the licensee. For beer, it equals five cents per 12-ounce can and 22 cents per liter of wine, which comes from the distributor upon purchase. [Full Story »]
According to state law, distilled spirits may not be sold within 100 yards of a church and within 200 yards of a school. Similarly, wine and malt beverages may not be sold within 100 yards of a school.
However, nothing in state law prevents the sale by a licensee for consumption on property. This means that by the drink, where consumers may be regulated, state distances don’t apply.
As far as taxing, the ordinance states that a 3 percent tax shall be imposed on distilled spirits and that comes from the licensee. For beer, it equals five cents per 12-ounce can and 22 cents per liter of wine, which comes from the distributor upon purchase. [Full Story »]
Carl debates council member pay
Carl is in talks to begin paying the mayor and council members only if they show up for monthly and called meetings.
As it stands now, they are paid regardless. Mayor David Brock raised the point at the town’s meeting Thursday night, but did not say if it was due to any certain members missing repeated meetings.
Council member Rebecca Knight immediately made her stance known as against the motion.
“I object to it,” she said. “I get phone calls in my office all the time because people can’t get in here and people’s got questions about what’s going on in this city.”
Brock said that he also receives calls during the day and does work other times than solely at council meetings. [Full Story »]
As it stands now, they are paid regardless. Mayor David Brock raised the point at the town’s meeting Thursday night, but did not say if it was due to any certain members missing repeated meetings.
Council member Rebecca Knight immediately made her stance known as against the motion.
“I object to it,” she said. “I get phone calls in my office all the time because people can’t get in here and people’s got questions about what’s going on in this city.”
Brock said that he also receives calls during the day and does work other times than solely at council meetings. [Full Story »]
Carl’s alcohol ordinance nearing completion
Talk is still under way concerning implementing an alcohol ordinance in Carl that the small town hopes will bring in some added revenue during the consistently slumping economy.
Everyone on the council has been in agreement since talk about the ordinance first began that Carl is no place for a sports bar or a bar that only serves alcohol.
The town is looking to only allow establishments where 50 percent of the revenue will come from the sale of food.
The ordinance is very similar to Barrow County’s alcohol ordinance. Keeping its ordinance consistent with others’ in the area will help make Carl an appealing location for future businesses. [Full Story »]
Everyone on the council has been in agreement since talk about the ordinance first began that Carl is no place for a sports bar or a bar that only serves alcohol.
The town is looking to only allow establishments where 50 percent of the revenue will come from the sale of food.
The ordinance is very similar to Barrow County’s alcohol ordinance. Keeping its ordinance consistent with others’ in the area will help make Carl an appealing location for future businesses. [Full Story »]
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