Police Chief: 'Illegal parkers will be ticketed'
City council congratulates JHS baseball team

By Evan Carden

SA Editor

During the May 13 meeting of the Jackson City Council, Jackson Police Chief Charles Burge reported that the fire lane at Jackson Square shopping center had been clearly marked and his department would begin ticketing those who park there illegally.

The chief warned citizens a couple of months ago that officers would begin enforcing the law which prohibits parking in fire lanes. Buildings that sit at least 150 feet from the street are required to have fire lanes, according to Jackson Fire Chief Neal Bradley.

Before the crackdown began, automobiles could be seen illegally parked in front of the stores at the shopping center. This could cause problems for firefighters if there should be a fire in one of the buildings.

During a previous council meeting, it was suggested that the owners of the shopping center have the fire lane more clearly marked, making it more visible to motorists. Chief Burge indicated that since that has now been done and the grace period allowed by the department is over, the law will now be enforced. "We will ticket anyone who illegally parks in fire lanes within the city limits," he added.

Congratulations to

JHS baseball team

The mayor and all council members present for Tuesday's meeting congratulated the Jackson High School baseball team for its successful season and trip to the state championship tournament in Montgomery to be played Wednesday. Mayor Long and Councilman Paul South were among supporters who attended a grand send-off for the team Tuesday afternoon at the school. A good-sized crowd, which included football team members who took a break from spring training, gathered along the entrance to the school as the bus carrying the team left around 3:45 p.m.

Drainage project

funding sought The city voted to apply for a $500,000 grant to fix bad drainage problems in the Depot area of District 1. The project is being spearheaded by Jackson City Councilman Eldridge Jackson Jr. and a public hearing was recently conducted during which citizens were given the opportunity to learn more about the proposed project and voice their opinions.

Mayor Richard Long pointed out that this is the third time a grant for the needed repairs has been pursued. Previously the city has been turned down for the funding. He said if the grant, which requires a $100,000 match by the city, was not obtained this time, the city would most likely have to look at funding the entire project.

Long went on to thank Councilman Jackson for his hard work on the project and pursuing the funding. Jackson gave credit to the mayor and other council members who assisted him with the effort.

Other business

*During the meeting it was announced that the seismograph crew conducting operations in Jackson would be in town approximately another 22 days, maybe more. Councilman Paul South said that currently the crew is beginning its testing in the older part of town and citizens may see some discoloration in their water, but should not be alarmed. He advised citizens who have any questions or problems to contact the city's water department not city hall.

*The council voted to fund a sewer expansion project up U.S. Highway 43 North to meet the needs of new businesses, such as the coming Hampton Inn, in the northern sector of the city. Estimated cost for the project is $150,000.

*Changes in an ordinance regulating the sale of private automobiles within the city limits will be considered at the next regular council meeting, May 27.

*An off premises beer and wine license for the Pit Stop, located at 802 Forest Avenue, was approved. The new license was needed due to a change in ownership of the business.

*Three new members were appointed to the Kimball House Committee. They are Dickie Bridges, Edna Stewart and Jim Bailey Jr.

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