Action Summary of City Council Meetings
The following is a summary of key action items taken by the Mayor and Council at the last City Council meeting, which was held at City Hall, 25 East Alabama Street, Tallapoosa.
Attendance: Mayor Brett Jones; Dan Pope, Post #1; Jacqueline Roberts, Post #2; Mark Smith, Post #3; Jonathan James, Post #4; Bobby Parker, Post #5
City Council “Regular” Meeting – December 9, 2024
- Financials, minutes and checks over $300 approved.
- Approved a resolution to adopt the language access plan as part of the CBDG grant requirement.
- Approved recommendation of Marsh McLennan Agency as the new provider for the City of Tallapoosa Workman’s Compensation Insurance
- Approve the recommendation of Meridian Health for employee insurance and MSI Benefits Group as a new insurance broker.
- Approved contract between the City of Tallapoosa and Cherokee Environmental to remove sludge at the city wastewater plant.
- Approved transferring ARPA funds to general as funds are committed by December 31, 2024.
- Approved low bidder for the electrical work at the Community Development Center (icehouse building).
- Approved the salary increase for city public defender.
- Approved accepting the resignation of Police Chief Scott Worthy. Police Chief Worthy has been employed with the city for 37 years, 21 of which were as police chief. His last day is January 31, 2024.
- Chief Solicitor Jaeson Smith also announced his departure from the city. Mr. Smith began with the city over 20 years ago and has served in some capacity since: 14 years on the Development Authority and 13 years as the Chief Solicitor. He begins his new role as district attorney in January.
The next regularly scheduled meeting for the Mayor and Council is Monday,
January 13, at 6:00 pm at City Hall at 25 E. Alabama St.