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From the Desk of Brent Greer, County Mayor
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The
Henry County
Commission voted to purchase Weston Hall to
be ultimately used as archives, genealogy
room and possibly a museum.
The purchase of Weston Hall was a
part of the transaction that will allow the
Henry County
Board of Education to proceed with the
addition to Grove
School. The
process will continue if the credit markets
become more favorable with regards to the
interest rate of the bonds needed to finance
the project.
In another matter, the Commission will
be receiving a report from the Courthouse
Committee with a recommendation on whether
or not to proceed with entering into an
agreement with an Energy Service Company (ESCO)
to provide an energy efficiency survey on
selected county buildings.
The company would ultimately
guarantee projected savings that would cover
the costs of the energy efficiency
improvements that the county would make
based on the survey.
Through the period of July 1st,
through September 30th, 2008, the
county’s sales tax revenue has remained
level as compared to the same time period in
2007. Although
we believe serious economic challenges will
continue to face our state and community, we
remain confident that our citizens will make
the necessary choices to assure that
Henry
County
will continue to be the best possible place
to live and raise a family.
The
county remains in discussion with a company
interested in the spec building in the Paris
Industrial Park.
Also,
work continues on the Skykits building at
the Henry
County
Airport. The
business hopes to be in operation by the end
of 2008.
In addition, a lease agreement
between the county and Paris
Landing
State Park
is in the final stages which will enable the
county to begin construction on the
Emergency Services Complex on Highway 79.
As
we approach 2009, we must look to the future
with a confident and compassionate vision
for our community.
Challenges that we face must quickly
become opportunities that we can achieve.
We welcome your views on any county
government issue
and encourage your thoughts and opinions.
Pease email me at b.greer@charterinternet.com |
