The Clarendon City Council accepted resignations from two people and appointed a replacement for one during its regular meeting last Thursday, August 8.
Alderman John Lockhart submitted his resignation after ten years of service to the city. The council accepted his resignation with regrets and agreed to wait until a future meeting to name a replacement for Lockhart to serve until the next election.
The council also accepted the resignation of Ken McIntosh, who had just recently been appointed to represent the city on the Greenbelt Water Authority Board. McIntosh said he was not able to attend the Greenbelt meetings since he is working at that time.
Aldermen unanimously named Cameron Word to take the city’s seat on the Greenbelt board. Word had expressed interest in the position and indicated his willingness to serve in that capacity.
In other city business, the council conducted the annual evaluation of City Administrator Brian Barboza. After meeting in executive session for about half an hour, the council returned to open session and took no action on Barboza’s contract. Mayor Jacob Fangman said the council will consider it further at a future meeting.
The council voted not to approve a request to close and vacate portions of Leroy, Ninth, and Tenth Streets in the southwest part of the city. Aldermen agreed those streets and the adjacent alleyways should remain available for future use.
The council approved a motion naming City Administrator Brian Barboza as the authorized representative for day-to-day operations for all city personnel.
Aldermen also voted to clarify Ordinance 510, which allows for city utility bills to be paid on the following business day if the due date falls on a holiday or weekend. The council added those payments are due by 5 p.m. the next business day.
Aldermen took no action on broadband services bids so that members of the council have time to review the bids received.
The employee handbook was amended regarding the incentives for employees acquiring additional certifications.
Gregory Outley was named as the city’s new animal control officer in Barboza’s administrator’s report.
The city will hold a called meeting on August 22 for a budget hearing.
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