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At the Monday, June 22 Clayton Town Council meeting, Council approved a higher fee for Clayton police officers on special duty, a $3,000 grant for the July 4th Association, and heard from a citizen concerned about a vacant home.
The Mayor and Council approved an $8 rate increase that Clayton will charge for officers on special duty. The town will charge $48 an hour, up from $40 an hour, to pay for benefits for the officer and car usage.
Councilman Jamie Tobin said as it stands now, the town pays for the benefits and usage of the car when a Clayton officer is assisting another town or group at a special event.
“The $8 will go toward the officer’s benefits, and usage of the police car,” he said.
Councilman Bob McGinnis said the last special duty assignment was at Dover Downs and it cost the town more than $200 for the benefits and car expenses.
Grant to July 4th organization
Council approved to give a $3,000 grant to the Smyrna-Clayton July 4th Association. Council gives money to the July 4th Association every year and the group can use the money however they want. The July 4th Association holds and sponsors a number of events throughout the year, but the group’s major project is organizing the community Fourth of July parade, festivities, and fireworks.
Council sets aside money in the budget for grants to give to organizations such as the July 4th Association.
Concerns about vacant house
Les Bartlett, a South Rodney Street resident, told council he was concerned about a vacant house that sits near his property. He said the house is in poor condition and he would like the town to make sure it is structurally sound. He doesn’t know if there is insurance on the house or who is in charge of the maintenance and upkeep.
“It’s not in good shape,” Bartlett said. “Everybody else tries to keep their house in good shape. I have my grandkids over here. Safety is a concern – safety and appearance.”
Next meeting
The next Clayton Town Council meeting will be held Monday, July 13 at 7:30 p.m. in the council chambers of the Town Hall on Main Street.
At the Monday, June 22 Clayton Town Council meeting, Council approved a higher fee for Clayton police officers on special duty, a $3,000 grant for the July 4th Association, and heard from a citizen concerned about a vacant home.
The Mayor and Council approved an $8 rate increase that Clayton will charge for officers on special duty. The town will charge $48 an hour, up from $40 an hour, to pay for benefits for the officer and car usage.
Councilman Jamie Tobin said as it stands now, the town pays for the benefits and usage of the car when a Clayton officer is assisting another town or group at a special event.
“The $8 will go toward the officer’s benefits, and usage of the police car,” he said.
Councilman Bob McGinnis said the last special duty assignment was at Dover Downs and it cost the town more than $200 for the benefits and car expenses.
Grant to July 4th organization
Council approved to give a $3,000 grant to the Smyrna-Clayton July 4th Association. Council gives money to the July 4th Association every year and the group can use the money however they want. The July 4th Association holds and sponsors a number of events throughout the year, but the group’s major project is organizing the community Fourth of July parade, festivities, and fireworks.
Council sets aside money in the budget for grants to give to organizations such as the July 4th Association.
Concerns about vacant house
Les Bartlett, a South Rodney Street resident, told council he was concerned about a vacant house that sits near his property. He said the house is in poor condition and he would like the town to make sure it is structurally sound. He doesn’t know if there is insurance on the house or who is in charge of the maintenance and upkeep.
“It’s not in good shape,” Bartlett said. “Everybody else tries to keep their house in good shape. I have my grandkids over here. Safety is a concern – safety and appearance.”
Next meeting
The next Clayton Town Council meeting will be held Monday, July 13 at 7:30 p.m. in the council chambers of the Town Hall on Main Street.
