Ila council implements agenda requirement

Freeman also said everybody is welcome to attend the meetings and the motion was not trying to prevent people from attending. The change in the policy was not listed on the April 4 agenda.

In other matters, the council discussed Crawford Street and the wearing down of the edge of the pavement. The council concluded that the only option would be to fill in the areas with dirt, which would lead to problems with mud after rain events. Upon recommendation from the mayor, the council decided to table the matter until next month.

The city’s fire hydrants have been being checked for flow ratings and, according to Mayor Michael Coile, the flow rates have been good through the city and notably well at Fitzpatrick Road and at Ila Elementary School. The mayor also suggested that the council look into purchasing reflectors to attach to the city’s hydrants, which would indicate not only location but a color code for available pressure levels.

The council agreed that the reflectors would be better than repainting. Members agreed to check on the cost and if it would be considered an improvement by the city fire department. Once that information is obtained, the council will then decide on a purchase or not.

In other business, the council was informed that an estimated $4,500 of GEFA funds is still available and that the city might be able to use those funds to install the system which would allow the wells to synchronize run times. Council member Butler said that the city simply needs one that is simple to use and will be cheap to operate. Butler will talk with Dan Elder of North Georgia Water Systems about the options for the city. The city approved Elder and his company to operate the water system in the city last month.