During their meeting Monday, Williamston Town Council approved purchase of a new stage curtain for the Municipal Center Auditorium and a new golf cart ordinance.
Two police officers were recognized for promotion to the rank of Corporal. Police Corporal is a mid level supervisory role that bridges the gap between entry level officers and higher – ranking sergeants.
Chief Kevin Marsee said requirements are four years of law enforcement, two years with the WPD agency, three day officer field training at the state police academy. The position is principled supervision and the first level to being a supervisor. “We want our Corporals to be able to help our officers,” Chief Marsee said. “They also assist with DUI and Radar testing and other professional development.”
Receiving promotions were Officer Chris Trotter and Officer Jeremy Grinnell.
Envision Williamston Executive Director Roberta Hamby reported that the Back to School event with the Williamston Police Department had a great response and thanked sponsors All About Fabrics and Duke Energy.
EW Shark Week drawing winners were recognized at the meeting. (See photo).
Approximately 300 people participated in the EW Bingo event held recently, Hamby said.
Participants in the EW Scavenger Hunt were recognized at the End of Summer Concert Bash held Saturday. “Everyone had a good time,” Hamby said. The Business Expo planned for August 15 has been canceled.
The Fall Scarecrow Decorating Contest will be held Sept. 12 – Oct. 3.
Outdoor Movie Nights are scheduled for three local parks in September including: Sept. 6 at Brookdale; Sept. 13 at Gray Drive and Sept. 20 at Mineral Spring Park. The Anderson County Library System will partner with Envision Williamston for the movies.
The EW Talent Show deadline for entry has been extended to this Friday and the entry fee has been waived, Hamby said.
Hamby also provided information for the purchase of a new Stage Curtain for the Municipal Center Auditorium, where the Talent Show will be held.
During the business portion of the meeting, Council unanimously approved second reading on a new golf cart ordinance which follows state law and allows golf carts to be used at night in the town. The ordinance regulates the operation of golf carts on public roads in accordance with the South Carolina Code of Laws and allows use of golf carts at night. (See separate story)
Council also unanimously approved $19,337 for the purchase of a new stage curtain for the Municipal Center Auditorium. At the request of Mayor Rockey Burgess, the funding will come from the Town’s “Contingency Fund”.
There was some discussion about the funding coming out of the Hospitality Tax fund. Mayor Burgess said the fund had some large expenditures already budgeted including new restrooms for Mineral Spring Park, full-time Envision Williamston Executive Director Salary, Brookdale Park improvements and other projects.
Council then went into Executive Session to discuss a legal matter related to nuisance abatement.
