Whiting announces resignation as Gillsville City Clerk

Gillsville city clerk Paula Whiting plans to resign at the end of this year. Whiting’s last day with the city will be Dec. 31.

The announcement was made at the city council meeting last week.

In other business at the meeting:

•the council approved the first reading of the tax rollback ordinance. The second reading will he held at the January 2 council meeting.

•Mayor Larry Poole reported that the plumbing repairs at the city park building were complete and the total cost was $1,400.

•Poole reported that signs prohibiting the use of alcoholic beverage in the park have been purchased and will be installed in the next few days.

•Poole advised the council that interest is continuing to be expressed in the lease of another one of the city’s downtown buildings. “At this point two individuals are exploring using the building, but the council has not been presented with specific offers for consideration,” Poole said.