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THE MADISON COUNTY (GA) JOURNAL. THURSDAY. MARCH 26. 2009 — PAGE 3A Colbert council hopes for water tank funds By Ben Munro ben@mainstreetnews.com Colbert leaders still await word on whether the city is eligible for grant money to build a new water tank on the southern portion of town. “As I understand it from the engineer, we’re still waiting now to see which money might be available and how to go about it,’’ Mayor John Waggoner said. “It’s not a done deal.” The city will discuss the matter further at its next council meeting, April 6. Colbert is consulting with Piedmont Water. Colbert leaders have pon dered the possibility of building a 200,000-gallon tank south of Hwy. 72 and the railroad tracks which bisect the town. If it undertakes the proj ect, Colbert hopes to lure funding from the Georgia Environmental Facility Authority (GEFA), a state agency that provides finan cial assistance and support services. But, as of right now, the city doesn’t even know yet if it can apply for the money for a new tank. Colbert might be eligible for stimulus money for the project, but Waggoner said he’s heard nothing definite regarding that either. Colbert seeks to increase its water flow on that side of town for fire protection. A lower “fire rating” would mean lower insur ance rates for those in the Colbert Fire District. Waggoner did note that the water storage from the county could aid in decreas ing Colbert’s ISO rating. Whether or not Colbert can build a new water tank, running a new eight-inch line under Hwy. 72 and the railroad is the most press ing water matter facing the city, Waggoner said. “If we don’t get the money for the water tank, we’re still going to need that and we’ll probably go ahead with it one way the another,” Waggoner said. City of Colbert gears up for runoff By Ben Munro ben@mainstreetnews.com Colbert voters will decide between city council candidates Evelyn Patton Power and Ellyn Trinrud in a municipal runoff April 14 — or earlier if they please. Early and advanced voting will run from March 23 to April 9 at city hall, Mondays through Fridays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on election day. Patton Power garnered 25 votes a March 17 special election to fill the empty seat of former councilman Jeff Roberts, followed closely by Trinrud, who had 20. A third candidate, Dennis Moon, fin ished with 13. With no candidate earning a majority of the vote, it forced the runoff between Patton Power and Trinrud. Long-time Colbert mayor John Waggoner said this is the first runoff for a council post in his 40 years in office. With two women vying for the open seat, it also ensures Colbert of its first female councilperson. Turnout for runoffs is generally less than that of conventional elections, but female candidates might bring something new to the table. “Sometimes ladies will pursue some thing maybe a little more than the men folks do,” Waggoner quipped. Only those who registered by Feb. 28 can vote in the runoff. Registered voters who didn't vote in the original election can still participate in the runoff. Public meetings held in the county Public meetings held in Madison County include: •Madison County Board of Commissioners - an agenda-set ting meeting is held on the final Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. in the government complex on Albany Avenue in Danielsville. A business meeting is then held on the first Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the same locale. •Madison County Planning and Zoning Commission - the first and third Tuesdays of the month at 6:30 p.m. in the govern ment complex. •Madison County Board of Education - the second Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. in the library at Madison County High School. each month. Meetings are held at 11:30 a.m. at the 911 center. •The Madison County Recreation Department Board - the fourth Tuesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. in the meeting room at Sammy Haggard Park on Hwy. 98. •Danielsville City Council - holds monthly work sessions the Monday prior to regularly sched uled council meetings, beginning at 7 p.m. Council meetings are held the first Monday of each month, beginning at 7 p.m. •Colbert City Council - the first Monday at 7 p.m. in Colbert City Hall. •Carlton City Council - the first Monday at 7 p.m. in Carlton City Hall. •The Madison County Middle School Council - the second Thursday of the month at 4 p.m. in the school media center. •The Colbert Elementary School Council - the second Thursday of each month at 2:30 p.m. in the school's media center. •The Comer Elementary School Council - the third Thursday of each month at 7:30 a.m. in the school media center. •The Danielsville Elementary School Council - the first Thursday of the month at 7:30 a.m. in the school media center. •The Hull-Sanford Elementary School Council - the third Tuesday of the month at 3:15 p.m. in the school media center. •Madison County Community and Economic Council (MCCEC) - meets the third Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. in the Chamber of Commerce board room. RSVP Joe Godfrey at 770-843-3595 for membership information. •Property Owners for Common Sense Growth (POCSG) - meets the last Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. at the Madison County Library. •Citizens Organized for Pipeline Safety in Madison County (COPS MC) - meets the second Thursday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at the Colbert Grove Baptist Church. For more information, call Jill McElheney 706-742-7826. Transfer station to accept leaf/limb debris free of charge The Madison County Solid Waste Transfer Station is accept ing leaf/limb debris (no construction debris) from the recent snowstorm free of charge through April 24. Leaf and limb debris includes trees, limbs/branches, leaves and stumps. Leaf and limb debris may be brought to the station during regular operating hours (Wednesday - Saturday, from 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.) and during this six-week period only, leaf and limb debris will also be accepted on Monday and Tuesdays from 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. at no charge. No solid waste will be accepted on Monday and Tuesday. “We want the citizens to know that we are here to help but that there are special instructions they must follow - such as keeping storm debris separated,” Transfer station director Sandra Webb said. “Any building or construction debris must go to a C and D Landfill.” Leaf and limb rules for the transfer station include: no loads will be accepted after 5:30 p.m.; no household garbage or other debris is to be dumped with leaf and limb debris; the load must be secured; patrons must weigh in and out of the dump ing area; this service is available to Madison County citizens only; debris must be unloaded yourself and must contain only trees, stumps, leaves, branches, etc. No construction debris. If you have any questions, please call 706-795-3222 or the Keep Madison County Beautiful office at 706-795-5151. Stimulus funds to cover cost of Hwy. 98 maintenance The Georgia Department of Transportation will use federal stimulus money to perform a number road projects in the state. The state Transportation Board has approved 135 separate projects valued at more than $512 million. The DOT'S project list includes one job for Madison County — maintenance work on Hwy. 98 from Hwy. 29 to Hwy. 72. Madisonjournal TODAY.com CALL FOR A FREE QUOTE HE GALLAWAY -AGENCY Insurance Services Auto • Home • Life • Business 122 Courthouse Square Danielsville, GA 30633 (706)795-3700 thecallawayagency@windstream.net Kerry Callaway •Madison County Board of Tax Assessors - meets the first and third Thursday of every month at 6 p.m. in the conference room of the Madison County government complex in Danielsville. The pub lic is invited to attend all meetings of the board of assessors. •The Madison County Industrial Development and Building Authority - the third Monday of the month at 6 p.m. in the public meeting room of the old county courthouse in the center of Danielsville. •Madison County Public Safety Communications/ E-911 advisory board - the Thursday prior to the second Monday of •Comer City Council - the first Monday following the first Sunday of the month at 6 p.m. in Comer City Hall. •Comer Downtown Development Authority - meets the second Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. in the Comer City Hall. •Da City Council - the first Monday at 7 p.m. in Ila City Hall. •Hull City Council - the third Monday at 7 p.m. in Hull City Hall. •The Madison County High School Council - the second Monday of every month at 5 p.m. in the high school media center. •The Ila Elementary School Council - the fourth Wednesday of the month at 3 p.m. in the Ila Elementary School media center. •The Democratic Party of Madison County - meets regu larly to talk with elected officials about local, state and national concerns. For more information, call 245-6875 or e-mail demo- cratsofmadisoncountyga@yahoo. com •The Broad River Watershed Association - meets at 7 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month at the BRWA office on the square in Danielsville. Call Victor Johnson 706-795-2184 for more information. Quitting Smoking. It Can Be A Bumpy Road. Fortunately, there is FREE help. 1-877-270-STOP Georgia Tobacco Quitline Northeast Health District Public Health MADISON COUNTY AREA RESTAURANT GUIDE COLBERT Paparonni’s Pizza 6376 Highway 72 W Colbert, GA (706) 788-2202 Billy Meadow’s Station 6729 Highway 72 W Colbert, GA (706) 788-3517 H&H Subs Inc 144 Busbin Lane Colbert, GA (706) 742-0826 COMER Carmine’s 1990 Main Street Comer, GA (706) 783-5145 Chief Burger 476 Highway 72 E Comer, GA (706) 783-5194 Compadres Mexican Grille 158 Gholston St. Comer, GA (706) 783-2129 Cup of Karma 1976 Main Street Comer, GA (706) 783-3000 Subway 18 Highway 72 W Comer, GA (706) 783-3718 DANIELSVILLE Chicken Express 32 Mama B Drive Danielsville, GA (706) 795-5585 Fox’s Pizza 200 General Daniel Ave N #225 Danielsville, GA (706) 795-0086 Hardee’s 350 General Daniel Ave N Danielsville, GA (706) 795-3969 Huddle House 565 General Daniel Ave N Danielsville, GA (706) 795-3338 Jot-Em-Down Cafe 2920 Jot Em Down Rd. Danielsville, GA (706) 789-2760 Moore’s Wings & Things 715 Highway 29 N. Danielsville, GA (706) 795-5279 No 1 China 200 General Daniel Ave N Danielsville, GA (706) 795-0183 Paparonni’s Pizza 240 General Daniel Ave S Danielsville, GA (706) 795-0237 Red Light Chili Pepper 15 Highway 98 E. Danielsville, GA (706) 795-0810 Subway Courthouse Square Danielsville, GA (706) 795-2144 Williams Bar-B-Que 1061 Highway 29 N Danielsville, GA (706) 795-5394 Zeb’s Bar-B-Cue 5742 Highway 29 N Danielsville, GA (706) 795-2701 HULL Bill’s Bar-B-Que 10010 Fortson Store Rd. Hull, GA (706) 549-4949 Biscuit Express 8729 Highway 29 S Hull, GA (706) 227-4138 Blazer’s Hot Wings 1462 Glenn Carrie Rd. Hull, GA (706) 208-0705 Pizza & Sub Express Inc 8727 Highway 29 S Hull, GA (706) 548-0488 ILA Ila Restaurant 81 N Main Street Ila, GA (706) 789-2356 Mystic Cafe 140 Mamie Lane Ila, GA (706) 789-3989 To list your restaurant, call Ginger at 706-654-8449