2010-01-13 / Front Page
Sprucing up downtown
The Cotton Avenue TE-grant project continues to progress with the addition of green spaces and new sidewalks along the city’s main street. New streetlights have also been installed. In addition to improvements currently underway through a Department of Transportation TE-grant, Cotton Avenue will also get a new surface. Millen City Council approved a bid on the paving project from Ellis Wood Construction during the group’s December meeting. The company submitted the only bid received, and it was approved up to $145,000. Christmas bonuses for city employees were discussed with council approving bonuses based on the previous year’s formula. Also approved was an extra $100 in recognition of the city’s having gone all year without filing any Workers Compensation claims. In other matters, Councilman Ivey McMillan was recognized for 28 years of service, and council reviewed some of the properties on which complaints had been filed and the actions being taken to enforce codes. (Staff photo by Deborah Bennett) 
