The Warner Robins City Council took the first step Monday to
ensure that the city could not have an 18-year-old mayor or city council member.
The council voted unanimously to approve a resolution
changing the city charter to require a person running for a city council seat
to be at least 21 years of age and a mayoral candidate to be at least 23 years
old.
The residency requirements were also changed as part of the
resolution. They went from three months to the requirement of one-year
residency in the City of Warner Robins. Now that the council has approved the
resolution, it must be sent to the legislature for approval.
The council also made appointments of mayor pro-tem, city
attorney and municipal court judges.
Councilman Paul Shealy nominated Mike Brashear to serve as
the mayor pro-tem, and the council agreed voting unanimously in favor.
City Attorney Jim Elliot was re-appointed into his position
of city attorney. After the council’s unanimous vote in favor, those gathered
in council chambers clapped in celebration.
Fred Graham, Tracy Richards and Bo Adams were appointed as
Judges for the city.
In other business, the mayor and council received a large
sign from Kid’s Journey, a group that assess the needs of children. The sign
signifies the city’s distinction of being named in the top 100 best communities
for young people. The city earned the distinction in 2012.
The council also voted to sell a piece of property located
just off of Moody Road to the Lion’s Club for $1,000. The club plans to use the
property for the handicap park members are building.
Shealy noted that the property went out for open bid and the
Lion’s Club made the only bid that the city received.
“This park will be a great asset to our community,” Shealy
finished.
Mayor Chuck Shaheen swore in a new Warner Robins police
officer at Monday’s meeting as well. Mayor and Council welcomed Scott Welter to
the force.
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