Town of Whiteville Meeting Includes School Donation and Emergency Sirens
The Town of Whiteville held its monthly meeting on Monday, April 7, 2025. Present at the meeting were the Town of Whiteville Board of Alderman Ocie Holmes, Jessie Giles, Ernest Pirtle, Mattie Polk-Nelson, Tommy Turner, City Recorder Angelous Simmons, and Mayor Gene Bowden. Several items were discussed, which included a donation to Whiteville Elementary School, board member appointment, Easter events, storm victim support, TEMA approved locations in Whiteville, and the purpose and weekly testing of storm sirens, and upcoming town events. You may read the agenda and watch the full meeting on the Hatchie Press YouTube channel below.
Agenda
1) Call to Order
2) Roll Call {1:35 minute mark in video}
3) Approval of Minutes {1:56 minute mark in video}
4) Comments from the Mayor {6:07 minute mark in video}
- Mayor Bowden reminded all in attendance of following Robert’s Rules of Order, so all meeting will be conducted in an orderly manner.
5) Old Business {6:45 minute mark in video}
a. Donation to Whiteville Elementary School
- The board approved it annual donation to Whiteville Elementary School (WES). Last year, the board donated $5,000 and this year, the board will donate $6,000. The money will go into the WES general fund to be used at the discretion of the school.
b. Bid Follow-up
6) New Business {10:08 minute mark in video}
a. Bid Request(s)
b. Mixed Uses Occupancy B-1 Ordinance First Reading
c. Audit Committee Member Appointee
d. Board Member Appointee
- The board approved the appointment of Philip “Phil” Forbes to fill the alderman seat left vacant by Deborah Burkeen.
7) Other Business {24:20 minute mark in video}
a. Adjustments and Charge-off
b. Paid Invoices March 1 – 31, 2025
8) Reports from officers, staff, and board members {31:47 minute mark in video}
- Reports were presented by the police department, fire department, and library. Town of Whiteville Police Chief Ben Davis addressed the matter of emergency sirens in Whiteville, their purpose, future use, and ongoing emergency preparedness. {32:42 minute mark in video}
9) Notices/Meetings/Activities {51:24 minute mark in video}
i. Elected Official Utility Virtual Training (April 10 )
ii. Library Annual Easter Egg Hunt
iii. McGowan Foundation Easter Event
iv. Food & Support Drives for Local Area and Storm Victims
10) Comments of Citizens {56:12 minute mark in video}
a. Harper Elite Athletic Training
i. May 16, 2025, Nutrient Center
ii. May 17, 2025, City Park
11) Adjournment
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