Its official, after three years of making the same pay, Clarkson City Commissioners will receive a raise for work they do in the city.

The second reading of the ordinance, to raise compensation pay from $80 per month to $100, was unanimously passed during the April 14 meeting.

City Clerk and Treasurer Alicia Hayes said, during a March meeting, the current compensation rate has not been changed since 2005.

The new rate will become effective in January 2009 for city commissioners.

In other city business:

• The city of Clarkson is requesting assistance for damages to the area during February storms.

A Federal Emergency Management Representative visited the city on April 14 to survey the damages with county magistrate Harold Johnson.

An estimated $12,250 is needed to restore walking trails at the Clarkson Community Park to its original state.

City commissioners passed a motion to allow Mayor Bonnie Henderson to sign the documents, which is to apply for the FEMA funding.

•Clarkson Fire Chief, Andy Cain requested permission to purchase additional needed equipment for the fire department.

Cain said he needed to order three sets of turn out gear and four hose fittings for the department.

The hose fittings will cost any where from $400 to $600.

Cain also requested permission to spend the rest of the department’s state aid money on helmets, boots, and gloves.

• A motion was passed to allow 33.088 acres in Webb Station Subdivision to be annexed into the city limits.

Mayor Bonnie Henderson was presented with a petition and consent to annex from city residents Neil and Kasey Harrison.

•A vote was passed to accept boundary lines for Clarkson, and petition the clerk’s office so area residents would not be taxed from Anneta.

Assistant County Attorney, Jerry Guffey discussed with the group about the problems that had occurred when Anneta tried to tax their district.