First Reading of Greer Budget Ordinance Passes, 5-0

The first reading of the budget ordinance passed, 5-0, during Tuesday's Greer City Council Meeting.

A motion was made by Wryley Bettis to accept the budget as planned and was seconded by Kimberly Bookert.

Council met two weeks ago to review the items included in the proposed $18.5 million budget for 2013-14. The proposed budget contains a 2.37 percent increase over the current budget which ends June 30, but does not call for an increase in millage rate, fees or taxes.

Other business:

• Henry "Hank" Mims will remain the Municipal Judge and David Langley has been reappointed to the Airport Environs Planning Commission.
• A second and final reading to change the zoning classification for a piece of property at Old Woodruff from residential to commercial passed, 5-0.
• The first reading of an ordinance to adopt international codes passed 4-1. Wryley Bettis cast the dissenting vote. The city will work with citizens to implement changes gradually.
• A first reading to add code enforcement fees passed 5-0.
• Council also passed the first reading of an ordinance that would allow property to be sold to a Greer citizen who owns adjoining property.
• Council voted 5-0 to allow the City Administrator to continue to negotiate solid wast collection.