Perry City Council Tackles Illegal Dumping and Community Development

Overview: The Perry City Council meeting on February 27, 2024, addressed several issues, with the most pressing being the pervasive illegal dumping in the city and the deliberation on community development projects for potential funding through the CBDG grant.

Perry City Council Tackles Employee Leave Policy and Land Disposal

Overview: In a recent Perry City Council meeting, attention was given to the revision of the city’s leave payout policy, which garnered much discussion among council members and city employees. The policy revision aims to cap the carryover of vacation hours to a maximum of 320 hours annually, with any excess being paid out on the employee’s anniversary date. This proposed change seeks to mitigate the city’s potential liability from employees accumulating excessive vacation hours. The council debated various aspects of this issue, including concerns over employees who had accrued substantial hours and the implications of paying out accrued hours at potentially higher rates.

Taylor County Tackles Flooding and Environmental Concerns

Overview: The Taylor County Council addressed several issues in their recent meeting, with a focus on environmental concerns such as canal pollution and flooding in local neighborhoods. The council discussed a range of topics from community events to infrastructure projects.

Perry City Council Tackles Overtime Costs and Property Nuisances

Overview: At a recent Perry City Council meeting, issues such as the city’s budget and property nuisances dominated the discussions. The meeting delved into complex topics that included the management of overtime expenses for the fire department, legislative changes affecting local government officials, and the resolution of ongoing property-related nuisances.

Perry City Council Faces Frustrations Over Code Enforcement and Community Projects

Overview: During the Perry City Council meeting on December 12, 2023, discussions focused on code enforcement frustrations, park development plans, and the city’s ongoing efforts to improve infrastructure.