Rollingwood Mayor Barry Bone identified some of the key decisions Rollingwood City Council made in 2013 as well as many of the issues to be examined in 2014.
Big decisions made in 2013
- Hiring a city administrator Rollingwood's year was highlighted with the addition of Charles Winfield to the staff as city administrator. His management experience and financial focus is helping the city run more effectively.
- Improved fire flow The city also completed the fire flow project, which added fire hydrants throughout the city and increased water capacity to improve the fire-fighting capability of local firefighters.
- Public works improvements The city's Public Works Department made improvements to the sewer system that improved the pumping capacity and has reduced the likelihood for sewer overflow. The city is also reducing infiltration and is in the process of developing emergency plans for power outages.
Top issues for 2014
- Water lines The new year will bring the replacement of the remaining backyard water lines under 6 inches in diameter with new lines in the streets for easier access. This project will improve the city's ability to maintain the lines.
- Repaving streets Replacing water lines also allows for the remaining streets to be resurfaced, which completes significant improvements to the city's infrastructure.
- Police efficiency Since the city has made significant investments in the police department and added police officers, the city will now focus on the effective deployment of these assets to keep citizens and property safe.
Meetings
The council meets at 7 p.m. the third Wednesday of the month.
403 Nixon Drive, 512-327-1838, www.cityofrollingwood.com
Terms and compensation
The mayor and council members serve two-year terms with no term limits and without compensation.
Council members
- Mayor Barry Bone
- Mayor Pro Tem Sara Hutson
- Alderman Shelly Bain
- Alderman Joe Basham
- Alderman Jay Jayakumar
- Alderman Amy Pattillo
