Atmore City CouncilDon Fletcher

City council approves easement
Atmore City Council members approved two measures during their February 26 meeting that paved the way for the sale of a local motel. While both represent a long-term agreement, one will have a short life span. The council voted 4-0 to approve authorization of an easement and encroachment agreement that allows the hotel’s sign to occupy a few feet of city property on which it has stood for more than…
Patriotic Employer Award – Johnson Ford supervisor honored
If Thomas Bailey had any concerns that his military obligation might jeopardize his job at Johnson Ford, he needn’t have. Bailey, who handles Internet Technology responsibilities for the local Ford dealer and is a sergeant in the Alabama National Guard, found out quickly that he had the complete support of his supervisor, Ben Odom, and company president Jim Johnson. That support, along with Bailey’s appreciation of it, was strong enough…
Council approves pretrial diversion program
Atmore City Council members tackled during their February 12 meeting a lengthy agenda that included two new city ordinances, including one geared toward those who commit minor legal infractions, as well as a resolution of opposition to proposed state legislation, issuance of a proclamation of support for an area non-profit and the granting of permission to hold two events on city property. The first ordinance approved by the council was…
Council addressing recycling
Mayor Jim Staff promised during the Monday, December 11, meeting of the city’s governing body that an “open, town hall-type” meeting set for 4 p.m. Wednesday, December 13, would help alleviate at least some of the concerns over the future of Atmore’s idle recycling program. “We’ve toured the Rolling Hills facility down at Beulah (Fla.), and they’ve got a nice recycling program,” said Staff. “The man from there is coming…
Recycling meeting set
The city will hold a town hall meeting Wednesday, December 13, 4 p.m. to discuss future recycling in Atmore. According to Mayor Jim Staff, “The City will enter into an agreement with a company based in Northwest Florida on a trial basis.” Jim Roberts, Public Information Officer for Emerald Coast Utilities Authority, will be at the town hall meeting to discuss their requirements and educate Atmore recyclers on what needs…