The City of Hoboken council discussed/voted on the following agenda items during the Tuesday, March 3 monthly meeting.
• Approval of March agenda: The council approved the agenda for the March regular council meeting.
• Approval of February minutes: Council members approved the minutes from the Tuesday, February 3 council meeting held in February.
• Hoboken Police Department: The Hoboken Police Department reported 29 calls for service, conducted 125 traffic stops, issued 75 citations and gave 50 verbal warnings in the month of February.
• Hoboken Volunteer Fire Department:
The Hoboken Volunteer Fire Department reported 24 calls for the month of February.
The calls included two medical calls, 15 brush fires, one smoke-showing fire, five structure fires and one mutual aid call.
• Street/Water Departments: A motion carried to approve the $2,640 bid by South Paw Electric to install a flashing speed sign on Highway 121.
Additionally, a GITB (Georgia Transportation Infrastructure Bank) grant application has been submitted to redo the sidewalks on Highway 82.
This is a competitive grant and low-interest loan program administered by the State Road and Tollway Authority (SRTA) to fund transportation projects. It supports local governments and community improvement districts in improving roads, bridges, and traffic safety.
• Community Center: Mayor Crews informed the council of work being done at the Community Center.
“We've done a little bit of organizing over (at the community center) and put up a couple of lights on the outside.”
The council is currently seeking a painter to freshen the center’s scuffed walls.
• Office Administration: Councilman Timothy King II attended Global Atlanta’s 7th Annual Global Trade & Investment Symposium on February 19 in Macon.
“It was pretty neat to see what these people do,” said King. “They protect the citizens from Belgium who come over (to Georgia), like if they need help with their visas or starting a business. They’re here to help them out, guide them through the right processes.”
King reported the City of Hoboken received a special mention during the meeting.
Mayor Crews also reported Breanna Lattanzie will be filling in part-time for City Clerk Linda Henderson, who is recovering from a knee injury.
