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 Johnston gets new police officer, approves street closings for Peach Blossom Festival web posted February 9, 2010 JOHNSTON – The Johnston Town Council hired a new officer for the Johnston Police Department at Monday night’s meeting. Matthew B. Lott was confirmed by a public vote after an executive session following the regular meeting. Johnston Police Chief Chris Aston said he recommended Lott for the position. The only matter up for discussion at the meeting was the approval of a request by the Johnston Development Board for the use of the Municipal Parking lot and the closings of some street for the May 1 Peach Blossom festival. It passed with unanimous support. Under New Business Councilwoman Tyra Miller said she had been contacted by a constituent who had a complaint about the public works department breaking the lid of their trash container while picking up the garbage. Mrs. Miller said she just wanted to bring that to the Mayor’s attention. Councilman Morris Holmes stated the plants in the flower beds around town needed to be replaced as some were dead. Mayor Willie Campbell gave his report which included a reminder for the council members to encourage their constituents to be sure and comply with the Census this year. He stated the better the count represents the town’s population, the more money they are available to receive. He gave a brief update on the upgrades to the sewer system saying the job has been placed out for bids and they are waiting on an approval to move forward. Mayor Campbell reminded the council of the statements of Sen. Massey and Rep. Clyburn at the January 28 Intergovernmental Meeting about the state budget “would be tight” and they should take that into consideration as they prepare for this year’s budget. Mayor Campbell said he and others are still discussing ways to make use of the National Guard Armory for recreation and youth events but no progress has been made. Town Clerk Frances Quarles recently attended a workshop of Rails to Trails Grants process and said the town was too late to file for any grants at this time but could submit to be considered in the next round of grants later this year. The grants are a 50/50 match in funding from the state and the town. Another issues discussed was possibly getting high definition cable service for the town. Mayor Campbell said he has heard from several who want the service and are unable to get Northland Cable to respond to their wishes. “They even said something about submitting a petition,” the Mayor said. Councilman Holmes suggested having a representative from Northland Cable attend the next meeting. Mayor Campbell said he would be in contact with Northland in an effort to make it possible. With no other business the meeting was adjourned to the executive session and then closed after they emerged and voted to hire Office Lott. © Copyright 2010
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