Contributed by The Town of Geraldine
GERALDINE, Ala. — The Geraldine Town Council met Monday, September 10 for their regular monthly meeting.
The Council voted to adopt the 2018-2019 budget as presented after the Mayor and Council had worked on it in previous special called meetings.
The Council also approved hiring another full-time Police Officer to begin on October 1.
The Council agreed to purchase one new Tahoe Police vehicle after receiving confirmation of some Grant money through USDA.
County Commission Chairman Mr. Ricky Harcrow presented the Town with a check for $25,000 to be used for renovations of the Town Senior Center.
The Trunk-A-Treat Event will be held on Tuesday, October 30 this year so it does not conflict with Church activities because Halloween falls on Wednesday this year. The November Council meeting has been changed to Tuesday, November 13 since Veteran's Day will be observed on Monday, November 12.
Previously, the Town accepted the resignation of Kim Cleveland as Town Clerk and hired Donna Johnson to fill that position. Donna already was employed by the Town as Court Magistrate. The Town hired Tammy Richey to serve as Court Magistrate. The Council also voted to promote Heath Albright to Police Chief and Jeff Buckles to Assistant Chief.
