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Joaquin City Council agrees to move forward with annexation of Haslam Tire Co.

The City of Joaquin has agreed to move forward with the annexation of Haslam Tire Company.

 

City Secretary Amanda Willey said that decision came at Monday night's meeting where both parties felt it would be mutually beneficial. She said the added sales tax revenue for the city and providing the tire company with additional city utilities and services was an added plus.

 

Ms. Willey said Joaquin Council also voted to establish a separate account for the voluntary $3 monthly Public Safety Fee that's included on utility billing. The monies go to the volunteer fire department, who would be in charge of paying their bills after receiving the funds from the city.

 

Action was tabled on hiring a new part-time clerk and a possible utility rate increase.

 

New Mayor Bill Baker, along with council members Mike Atkinson and Joe Long received their oaths of office from JP Pct. 3 Margie Anderson.

 

Councilman Ben Brittain was appointed as the new Mayor Pro Tem.

 

Ms. Willey said the council is discussing the filling of Mayor Baker's seat on the council.

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