Once the work is complete, the hanger will house a fixed base operator office (FBO) with a lounge, restrooms and airplane refueling capabilities. Piedmont will share a third of the cost of the facility, with Centre and Cherokee County providing the remaining funds. Councilman Brent Morrison said that although they do not yet have one, the cities are actively looking for an operator for the FBO office.
Several residents came out again to express frustration over high utility bills. Mayor Young reiterated his previous statement that the city has made no increases in utility rates.
“What are you all going to do about the power bill?” asked one resident. She said that her bill increased by $574 in one month.
“I’d have to look at your bill, your usage,” said Young. The city created a program that allowed residents to pay half of their bill, with the remainder to be paid on an agreed upon date. Young said that so far 87 residents have taken part in the program.
The council passed a resolution declaring five city-owned vehicles as surplus property. The vehicles will be listed for sale on the online auction website Govdeals.com.
The council made four board appointments. Patty Glover was appointed to the Housing Authority Board, Randy Brown was appointed to the Parks and Recreation Board, and Sidney Franklin and Pep Waites were appointed to the Cemetery Board.
The council passed a motion changing Piedmont Fire Department Chief Jimmy Trammell’s position from interim to permanent. Chief Trammell has been the acting interim chief since the retirement of former Fire Chief Robert Holbrook.
In other business, the council paid bills in total of $429433.75.
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