After the second reading of the new ordinance Monday night (Jan. 5) commercial builders will pay 12 cents per square foot for the first 10,000 feet, 6 cents a square foot for 10 to 20,000 square feet and 3 cents per square foot for buildings of over 20,000 square feet.
The council discussed again starting a wellness program for city employees, but decided to survey city workers to gauge interest.
The program, if started, would cost the city about $19 per employee, and this money would be for initial medical testing. It would be up to the employee to continue preventive care or weight control programs.
"We need to do the survey," Mayor William H. Thomason said, "so that we have a handle on how many people want to be involved, then we can budget for that amount."
Also up for discussion was an earlier proposal to ban skateboards on city property, but the issue was again tabled. Although the council said it continues to "worry about liability issues," and indicated it remains concerned about safety issues and damage to city property.
Before adjourning, the council agreed to "help out" the Grayson County Humane Society's work at the dog pound.
Council members agreed to donate "on a one-time basis with no commitment beyond" $2,400 for the society's work in January.
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