Budget Committee complies with new state law

Submitted by Marilyn Toppins on Tue, 02/06/2024 - 16:25
Budget committee meeting

Cheryl Walker, Chairman of the Union County Budget Committee, distributes the agenda and related documents to the members.

The Union County Budget Committee considered several items on January 29, 2024. The recent snow.caused the regular meeting to be rescheduled and held prior to the Union County Commission Meeting. The committee approved the purchase of ankle monitors for work release inmates to comply with a new state law at a cost of approximately $10,000. The committee took no action on the sheriff's proposal to spend $97,000 for a new camera system. Discussion centered around the cost and the fact that the request was not in the current budget nor did the sheriff have surplus money to fund the system.

Commissioner Jessee addresses UCBPA meeting

Submitted by Marilyn Toppins on Tue, 02/06/2024 - 16:25
Commissioner Sidney Jessee, Jr. speaking to UCBPA

Commissioner Sidney Jessee, Jr. speaking to UCBPA

Commissioner Sidney Jessee, Jr., who is chairman of the Union County Jail Committee, spoke to Union County Business & Professional Association at its January meeting on the locations for the new jail and the pros and cons of each location. Locating the jail on the existing middle school football field would possibly cost less.
But citizens have voiced that commission should not take away the field, especially before the new middle school field is available. Also, using the football field would still require prisoners to be transported to the courtroom for trial.

Plainview discusses snow removal, retains Edmondson

Submitted by Marilyn Toppins on Tue, 02/06/2024 - 16:24
Vice Mayor Richard Phillips

Vice Mayor Richard Phillips explains the plan for snow removal in Plainview.

The City of Plainview Board of Aldermen discussed how to clear the roads of snow and ice at its December and January meetings. Becky Munsey made the request during a public forum.
Vice Mayor Richard Phillips chaired the meeting on January 9, and reported that negotiations were ongoing to contract with Luttrell City to brine or clear the Plainview Roads. Phillips is also exploring other methods to address the issue of snow and ice.

Leadership Union County seeks participants

Submitted by Marilyn Toppins on Tue, 02/06/2024 - 16:24
Leadership Class of 2023

Leadership Union County Class of 2023 (Left to Right) Kelly Clarke, Sharps Chapel Fall Festival Chairman; Dr. Tobi Kilgore, HMMS Principal; Candy Booker, Election Commissioner; Garnet Southerland, Health Department Director; and Ann Russell, Register of Deeds.

Leadership Union County is seeking people who want to learn more about Union County or want to get involved in the many organizations that strive to improve the quality of life in Union County. LUC is currently enrolling participants in the Class of 2024.