The Warren City Council passed resolutions last Monday honoring city officials. Retired City Clerk Helen Boswell, former Warren Mayor Denisa Pennington, retired Alderman Zachary Burks, and the late Robert Anderson were honored and presented with resolutions. Their friends and family were present with them. Former Mayor Pennington was not present. The council decided to present her resolution to her at the next meeting.
Warren Mayor Gregg Reep began the meeting welcoming the city council and the public. It was also the first meeting with new Alderwoman Latanza Atkins of Ward 3. She replaced retired alderman Zachary Burks.
“We have a lot of issues to deal with,” said Mayor Reep. “We’ll do it and do it together.”
The city council approved the Bradley County Chamber of Commerce’s lease with the city for having an office at the Warren Municipal Building.
Alderwoman Dorothy Henderson asked for a resolution honoring Sue Wagnon, who had recently passed away. The request was accepted.
Warren Police Chief Shaun Hildreth reported three officers would be hired.
Warren Fire Chief Chuck Moore reported the fire department responded to 17 calls in December. The city council approved to pay $740 for the firefighter dues.
The city council accepted a lease in May of 2022 to purchase new garbage trucks. The trucks are set to arrive, but the city council voted to rebid the financing on the lease program.
Building Official Rob Johnson reported street crews discovered damage and debris on the sidewalk at the downtown property on Cedar and Main Street. The awning was also loose and hanging down. Due to the danger it could cause, Johnson and Chief Moore put up taped off the sidewalk to prevent an accident from happening. Johnson said the owners of the building were notified. The state inspector and fire marshal would inspect the building.
Street Foreman Monty Hearnsberger reported repair work was completed on Myrtle Street. He also stated the work being done on Highway 63 is being down by the state highway department.
Parks and Recreation Director Kyle Wagnon reported repairs were made at the baseball complex due to pipes bursting during the cold front. The lights at the city park trail were also being worked on. He said they were waiting on bids for the city pool repairs.
The next city council meeting will be at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, February 13 at the Warren Municipal Building courtroom.
