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Edgefield Town Council addresses requests, issues, and proclamations web posted April 7, 2009 EDGEFIELD – The Edgefield Town Council held its regular monthly meeting with two “visitors of the month”, Piedmont Technical College President Ray Brooks, and Candi LaLonde, President of Edgefield County Interagency Council. Mr. Brooks spoke on the importance of Piedmont Tech in Edgefield and Mrs. LaLonde presented members of the town council with their Edgefield County Community Resource Directory. Mr. Brooks said Piedmont Tech has reached its highest enrollment levels ever, 5,046 students, between the main campus in Greenwood and the satellite centers such as the one in Edgefield. The Edgefield Center currently had approximately 200 students enrolled for the spring session for at least one class or more. Mrs. LaLonde presented the town council and members of the public with copies of the recently published Edgefield County Community Resource Directory that has been complied through thirty years of work by the Edgefield County Interagency Council. Mrs. LaLonde stated the book is a great source of information for residents and public officials to find the proper agency to meet the needs of those seeking help. Mrs. LaLonde said there are 1,000 copies available at the Chamber of Commerce, Town Halls, and other various locations around the county. The 116 page booklet lists not only local agencies, but also state and national resources available to the public. In other business the town council approved acceptance of the highest bidder for the 2000 Crown Victoria surplus police car which was stated being $1,800. Councilman Rodgers made the suggestion to sell the car to the second highest bidder if the first buyer did not honor the bid, which was also approved. The town council also accepted three requests, the first from John Rikard to place crosses on the town square for Memorial Day (May 20-27) and November 9-16 for Veterans Day and a request from David Satcher for the Sons of Confederate Veterans to place a wreath and flag at the Confederate Monument on May 11 for Confederate Memorial Day. Town Councilman Rev. Lloyd voted against allowing the latter, but the 6-1 vote carried. A request for the use of Slade Lake for a sunrise service by the Methodist Church was also approved for a five-year period. The service will be held this coming Sunday at 6:30 am. The town council also approved second readings on the annexation of property on Highway 25 where the old Jackson’s Meat Market stood into the town limits and the changing of zoning from residential to business for the property owned by Mary Altalo located at 217 Simpkins Street. The town council also passed a proclamation naming May 1 as Silver Star Banner Day in Edgefield and the month of April as Fair Housing Month. The town council also approved the purchase of a new John Deere mower at a cost of $10,379 to replace one that is no longer in commission. Also approved was the use of the town square by the Edgefield Community Development Association (ECDA) for four “drive-in” movies that are scheduled for May 29, June 13, July 10, and August 12. All films will be G or PG rated and suitable for family viewing. EdgefieldDaily.com sponsored the viewing of “That Darn Cat” - filmed on the town square - last year; however the movie was called off due to scheduling problems. We assume that sponsorship will be included in the upcoming films. Mayor Durham also was given permission to grant a “Key to the Town” to Mary Beth Krepps for her “behind the scenes efforts” over the years to promote the town. Mayor Durham also reminded those in attendance that the “Masters Swing” dance would be held this Friday night from 8 pm until midnight on the town square with the Key West Band performing live. Tickets to the event are $15 per person or $25 per couple and all funds go to the ECDA. With no other business the meeting was adjourned. © Copyright 2009
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