Perry reads ordinance on parking

jclark@sunmulti.com

After recently passing an ordinance that outlaws commercial

vehicles to be parked in the front lawns of private property for extended periods

of time, the Perry City Council held a first reading of an ordinance that would

outlaw the parking of recreational vehicles, boat trailers and utility trailers

on public street rights of way.

Because it was a first reading, the council took no action

during the Tuesday meeting.

During the pre-council session, Mayor Jimmy Faircloth asked

what the maximum punishment would be for breaking the law. Perry Police Capt.

Bill Phelps answered that it would most likely fall under “a catch-all fine of

$125.”

In other business, Faircloth read two resolutions honoring

Capt. Heath Dykes and Phelps for going “above and beyond the call of duty” due

to the work environment adjustments in the past three years because of former

Chief George Potter’s illness. Both men also received a one-time bonus.

Council members approved an ordinance amending the fiscal

year 2013 operation budget.

City Manager Lee Gilmour said there were “no major

significant changes” in the budget ordinance. The adjustment is “based on where

the city is halfway through the fiscal year,” stated Lee.

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