Special to The Canton News
Mayor Tim C. Taylor and the Canton Board of Aldermen addressed municipal infrastructure projects, City investments, public safety upgrades and commercial zoning developments during their regular August meetings at Canton City Hall.
Public works and capital planning represented major focal points for City leadership. The board authorized a final payment of $154,936.67 to R&C Services for completed drainage repairs along Adeline Street and Johnson Street while approving final contract close-out documentation. To guide future projects, the City adopted a new Canton Transportation Plan created by Waggoner Engineering and DRMP Inc..
Alderman actions also included approving up to $150,000 across two task orders with Waggoner Engineering for planning, compliance and expansion studies at the City landfill, alongside an $8,500 agreement to update the Gateway Park concept for a state grant re-application. Interlocal agreements with Madison County were also accepted to help fund local street paving, including improvements in the King Ranch Road area and Kingston Place Subdivision.
Public safety departments received funding authorizations for key equipment and facility needs. The City awarded a $363,553 contract to Ready Power, LLC for generator installation at the Canton Fire Department. The board approved $10,251.00 from the Central Fire District Account to purchase three sets of turnout gear from Ten-8 Fire and Safety, LLC, authorized the surplus of old fire hoses and exercise equipment, and approved donating the surplus fitness gear to the Jackson Public School District Police Department. The Canton Police Department received approval to purchase a vehicle from Rogers Dabbs for $52,790.
To address city growth and blight, officials acted on numerous building and zoning matters. Resolutions were considered for the removal of dilapidated structures at 350 Cisne Avenue, 1031 Little Street and 830 Fulton Street.
The board granted zoning approvals and special exceptions for projects including a Veritas Federal Credit Union site plan, an Airbnb,, a licensed childcare center, a veterinary hospital, campus expansion for In His Step Ministries, Inc., and multiple convenience store and gas station proposals.
Administrative decisions rounded out the agendas. The board evaluated an employment agreement for City Attorney Kimberly Banks, Esq., agreed to partner with Looped-In for fixed asset services at $20,000 initially and $15,000 annually, and approved restoring a downtown mural on Mitch Tanner’s building at Liberty and Center Street. Additionally, $1,000 municipal donations were authorized for both the 100 Black Men Annual Mentoring and Scholarship Banquet and the Canton Gospel Music Association’s 22nd Anniversary Celebration.
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