Equipment, international codes and upcoming events were the matters of concern at Harlem City Council’s regular meeting on Monday.
Mayor Pro Tem John Thigpen motioned and Councilman Gregg Stokes seconded the approval to amend ordinances relating to traffic and vehicles. The amendment included the forbidding of through trucks, or trucks weighing over 10,000 pounds, to travel on Sawdust Road, County Line Road or North Fairview Drive except for the purpose of pickup or delivery. The motioned carried unanimously.
The council also unanimously voted to approve the adoption of portions of several international construction codes, including Chapter 1 of the 2018 International Fuel Gas Code, Plumbing Code, Building Code and Residential Code for one and two family dwellings.
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The council approved a resolution for Harlem to recognize Georgia Cities Week, from Oct. 3 – 9. Georgia Cities Week is an event sponsored by the Georgia Municipal Association to “celebrate community achievements and recognize volunteers and city employees,” according to its website.
Mayor Roxanne Whitaker acknowledged upcoming events, including the Oliver Hardy Festival scheduled on Oct. 2, Ladies’ Night Out on Oct. 16 and the city’s 151st birthday on Oct. 24.
Councilman Danny Bellavance motioned and Stokes seconded to approve the surplus of two pieces of equipment used by city public works. One was an overused 1995 Ford F700 for streets and drains, the other a 1994 555D backhoe used by the water department. The disposal of both items were approved unanimously by the council.
Skyler Q. Andrews is a staff reporter covering Columbia County with The Augusta Press. Reach him at skyler@theaugustapress.com.
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