Gallipolis’ search for new city manager
By Kayla (Hawthorne) Dunham - khawthorne@aimmediamidwest.com
Pictured is the “Gallipolis” sign greeting visitors in the Public Use Area along the Ohio River in downtown.
GALLIPOLIS The Gallipolis City Commissioners met on Tuesday evening to discuss the city manager position and pass ordinances.
Present during the meeting were commissioners Cody Caldwell, Mike Fulks, Mike Brown and Tony Gallagher.
During the meeting, Gallagher made a motion to appoint Bill Jenkins as interim city manager until an official manager is hired or until the November election, when Jenkins will be on the ballot for a city commission office. Gallagher’s motion died due to not receiving a second.
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City Commission approves ordinances
GALLIPOLIS The Gallipolis City Commission met on Tuesday evening to approve ordinances and a resolution.
Commissioners approved an emergency ordinance, 2021-07, to amend Ordinance 2021-04 setting appropriations for current expenses for the City of Gallipolis for the current fiscal year. City Auditor Annette Landers said items for the water, sewer and streets were left off the budget. Commissioners unanimously approved the ordinance.
Commissioners unanimously approved the first reading or Ordinance 2021-09 to authorize settlement payments.
The first reading or Ordinance 2021-08 to vacate a portion of the alley behind the courthouse, between First and Second Avenues, died after receiving only four votes, with Commissioner Mike Brown voting “no.” City Solicitor Brynn Noe said with ordinance involving land, a unanimous vote is needed to continue or pass.