Commissioner Bufford Requests Constituents Input During Whiteville Meeting
The Town of Whiteville met for its regularly scheduled monthly meeting on Monday, November 6, 2023. Below you will find some of the items discussed and the time the discussion may be found in the video.
Recognition: (6:30 minute mark in video.)
- The Whiteville Police Department recognized three police officers {read more about the recognitions here}
Comments from citizens: (11:30 minute mark in video.) Three citizens spoke, including County Commissioner Cory Buford.
- County Commissioner Cory Bufford gave an update on the Election Commission’s request for a new building and requested his constituents give him their input. Commissioner Bufford stated a new building was expected to cost the county $1.4 million. Citizens may email Commissioner Bufford at corybufford72@gmail.com
Old Business: (22:00 minute mark in video.)
- Municipal Code of Ethics Administrator – 2nd Reading
- Library Public Comments Procedure – 2nd Reading
- Compensation of Mayor and Aldermen – 2nd Reading
- Utility Bill Service Charge after last day for payment – 2nd Reading
New Business: (26:00 minute mark in video.)
- Emergency Purchase for the water/waste system
- Ordinance to Amend Water and Waste Connection or Tapping Fee – 1st Reading
- Water Leak Adjustment Policy – 1st Reading
- Water/Waste Rate Study
- Discussion on Hardeman County 911 Emergency Communication District requesting a $70,000 assessment fee
- Approval of $2,500 donation to Whiteville Food Bank
Reports were given by officers, staff, and board members.
Time is included on all meeting agendas for citizens to speak and the community is invited to attend all meetings.
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