City considers short-term loan
By Deborah Bennett Millen News Editor

Above, from left, Jenkins County Probate Judge Wanda Burke administers the oath of office to Mayor King Rocker. At right, from left, Judge Burke administers the oath of office to city councilmen Darrel Clifton and Lee Ward Williams. (Staff photos by Deborah Bennett)

During a called meeting held Thursday, Dec. 27, Millen City Council discussed options for dealing with a financial deficit until property taxes begin to accumulate.

City attorney Hubert Reeves III briefed council on state statutes regarding short term financing after which council entered executive session (closed meeting).

Upon returning to the open meeting, council approved a motion instructing Interim City Administrator Roland Stubbs to request interest rates on a Tax Anticipation Note from various financial institutions.

During another called meeting Thursday, Jan. 3, council considered implementing new charges and increased rates for the coming year. No action was taken at this time.

Also discussed were ways of reducing expenses for the coming year and the possibility of conducting a "Tax Sale" of property whose owners have not paid their property taxes.

In other business, Mayor King Rocker and Councilmen Lee Ward Williams and Darrel Clifton were administered oaths of office by Jenkins County Probate Judge Wanda Burke.