City of Comer receives 37 applications for police chief

Harry Cannon of the Comer Lions Club addressed the council about the possibility of building a new city park over the drainage ditch between downtown and the shed used as the Comer Farmers’ Market. He presented drawings of what a facility there might look like and asked for permission to continue exploring the idea. The council agreed that the plans were excellent and pledged to do all they can to help.


Mayor Blackmon reported on the road construction projects on Hwys. 98 and 72. The new turn lane at Comer Elementary School is nearing completion, and repairs have been made to Hwy. 72 at the traffic light at the Hwy. 98 intersection. The street had been damaged by heavy trucks stopping for the traffic light.
The council gave final approval to installing a new baffle and aerator in the water treatment pond which will bring the facility up to the requirements of the Georgia Environmental Commission.
 

　

Once again, the council addressed the problem of trash pick up in the city. A few residents continue to pile excessive amounts of tree limbs on the street. The city has a rule establishing the minimum size of such piles. Residents are responsible for amounts over the legal minimum. The city attorney assured the council that they have the power to enforce city policy. After a warning letter, the council can ask the city court to access fines for those ignoring the policy.
The city authorized repairs to the Learning Center to include painting and caulking. The building is leased to the state for a literacy program.