Red Ribbon Week marked at Perry meeting

A contingent of Young Marines of Warner Robins opened Tuesday’s City Council meeting in Perry to mark National Red Ribbon Week.

Mayor James Faircloth Jr. proclaimed Oct. 23-31 as “Red Ribbon Week” in Perry to honor the group’s work in combatting illicit drugs.

The six young men and women said the Young Marine Creed and Young Marine Obligation, ending with the Marine Corps motto, “Sempe Fidelis.”

Faircloth thanked the group for their efforts, which he said was needed in the area.

In other action the council:

• Tabled a public hearing on an amendment to the Perry Land Development Ordinance until the next scheduled meeting;

• Adopted the fiscal year 2015 operating budget;

• Adopted adjustments to the fiscal year 2016 operating budget;

• Adopted a change in the city’s code governing solid waste;

• Approved a bid of $19,083 from C&H Pipeline of Roberta to upgrade the natural gas mains in the Stanley Street area;

• Approved an exemption to the city’s sewer connection requirement to allow a septic tank to be installed at a Perry Hospital building; and

• Approved closing Carroll, Ball and Jernigan streets from 6-9 p.m. Nov. 6 for the Paintings, Pitchers and Pints event sponsored by the Perry Arts Center.

Faircloth announced a community forum on domestic violence is scheduled for Oct. 28 from 9 a.m.-noon at the Eagle Springs Clubhouse in Centerville.

The mayor closed the meeting by congratulating Maj. William “Bill” Phelps on his promotion, noting it is the first time in Perry’s history the police department has a major on the force.

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