The Silverhill Town Council conducted routine business Monday night during meeting that was anything but routine for Council members, who fielded questions and sometimes criticism from residents. Several residents came before the council on Monday night with questions ranging from budgetary concerns to right of way permits.
Much of the discussion stemmed around a request by resident Jim Langley, asking how much the council spent on donations per year.
Mayor Tim Wilson responded that the council set aside $3,000 for donations for the 2007-2008 fiscal year, which ends Sept. 30. So far, the council has given $2,970. Silverhill gave a little over $3,000 in the last fiscal year.
Concern was expressed over the pay of Silverhill reserve police officer Stephen “Buck” Rogers.“I just don’t understand how we can afford to give away money, but we can’t afford to give benefits to this man who puts his life on the line for this town,” Langley said.
Council tackles tough questions
Why is the city giving taxpayers’ money to the schools instead of meeting residents’ needs first? The schools are already funded by our taxes. Why doesn’t the town ask the school board for money to pay the officer?
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Why pay for a “Policeman” who is always located @ the corner of 55 & 54 at ALL TIMES of the day, not just a closing? You wanna rob Silverhill, do it @ 9PM
I’ve noticed that as well… He must like their pizza. Ole Tom called in a wreckless driver a few months back… The operator asked where I was, I laughed as I said right in front of city hall… and yes the guy “got away”.
No beer for him…
Can’t you deduct donations from your taxes? Not everyone gets their power from Baldwin EMC, but they are the first to jump in and help. Just remember, without a good school…. good people will leave this town….ALL there goes your tax money! Just a thought.
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