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Page 8A - Wednesday, September 28,1994, Houston Times-Journal Council gives first reading to business license ordinance By JIMMY SIMPSON SUN Writer Local business owners will see several changes in the way their respective business licenses are structured for payment for 1995. Under the new proposal, the method of taxation will be based on the number of full-time or equivalent full-time employees an employer has on staff. The first reading of the ordinance governing business and occupation taxes was heard by council on Sept. 20. The fee change now only awaits a second reading to also be adopted by the six-member panel. The new pay chart will be designed in the following way: • Less than two employees, S6O. • 3-9 employees, S6O, plus sls per employee over two. • 10-99 employees, $165, plus $lO per employee over nine. • 100-499 employees, $1,065, plus $5 per employee over 99. • 500 or more employees, $2,165, plus $2 per employee over Police news report, from3A- checks had been presented for payment of items. The case is under investigation. Stalking reports Retha Mae Thomas, of 615 Smith Dr., told police that someone had been stalking her on the evening of Sept. 23 at 6:02 p.m. Shooting threats Bernita Bell, of 1109 Gaines Dr., complained to police Uiat a black female had threatened her with a gun, according to two witnesses, on Sept. 23 at 8 p.m. The case is under investigation. Motorcycle stolen Pete Henderson, told police that someone had broken into his business, located at 911 Jemigan 'St., and stole a motorcylce valued at sl,odo. The incident happened sometime between Sept. 19 and Sept. 24. Shoplifter arrested Thelma Jean Leggett, of 722 Elaine St., was arrested on shoplifting charges’Sept. 24 at 6:30 p.m. after an employee of Krogers noticed the woman leaving the store without paying for various items totaling $13.25. Battery charges Scotina Feilder, of 1109 Gaines Dr., told police that she was the victim of a simple battery Sept. 24 at 11:35 p.m. DUI charges Police arrested Andras A. Velazquiz, of 608 Logue St., on Im3 H|j§y sSEBv &HHT Each Quart/LIMIT/CASE j 11.88 Per Case/Reg. Price Thereafter i/mm Offers You..* • Oil Recycling • No Hassle Returns 0 Free Electrical Testing • Free Battery Installation • Customer Service Since 1932 VISA 1 |/Mot*«'Cardj| 499. There will be a maximum fee of $3,000. In comparison, council members were told by interim City Manager Janice Williams that Houston County Commissioners had opted to follow the same employee guideline for fees, but had decided against the same figures. Businesses with 10 or more employees at the county level would pay the customary $165 fee, but only $5 instead of $lO for an additional employee over the nine employee limit. A business with 100-499 employees would pay a flat $615, plus $2.50 per extra man over 99. A base of $1,615, plus $1 per employee would be imposed upon those businesses exceeding a 500- person work force. Council members expressed concern that because of the variation in fees, prospective business owners may decide to locate elsewhere. But Houston County charges of Driving under the influence of alcohol and having no proof of insurance after the driver was noticed weaving on the roadway Sept. 24 at 3:40 a.m. Entering Auto Ruth Harlow, of 1306 North Ave., told police that someone had taken an object and opened her car door while it was parked under her carport. Taken was $1,075 in cash. The incident, which happened between 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 23 and 9:09 a.m. on Sept. 24, remains under investigation. Firearm taken John Braun, of 1306 North Ave., complained to police that someone had entered an auto in his yard and had taken a 357 Smith and Wesson firearm sometime between 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 23 and 9:09 a.m. on Aug. 24. Shoplifter arrested Michael A. Vaughn, of 1309 Whipple St., was arrested on charges of shoplifting on Sept. 25 at 6 p.m. after employees of Krogers noticed the man leaving the store without paying for items totaling $1.67. Vehicle stolen Oscar Mitchell, of a Kathleen address, told police that someone had stolen a rental car he was driving while at an Elaine Dr. address sometime between 11:15 p.m. on Sept. 24 and 11:58 p.m. Sept. 25. DUI charges HOMEOFPDQ - HARD TO FIND PARTS DELIVERED QUICKL Y! NEW IN ADVANCE ENGINE KITS Customized Just For You! 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In other action, council: • Accepted a bid of $4,270 from Arctic Construction Company of Ft. Valley to make repairs to the Joseph Carroll Loyd, of a Bonaire address, was brought into police headquarters by a trooper widi the Georgia State Patrol on charges of Driving under the influence Sept. 25 at 8:46 p.m. He was arrested and charged. Suspended license Tony Donnell Thomas, of a Warner Robins address, was arrested by police on Sept. 25 at 10:56 p.m. after he was stopped for driving without a tag. The driver was found to have had a suspended license, which he was charged. DUI charges David Michael Baker, of an Alabama address, was arrested by the Georgia State Patrol Sept. 25 at 2:11 p.m. after initially being stopped for speeding. He was taken to police headquarters, where he was charged with DUI and speeding. Receiving threats Emory Askew, of 1109 Gaines Dr., told police that he had been receiving terroristic Uireats on Sept. 26 at 11:50 a.m. Window broken David Wright, of 2015 Laurel Dr., complained to police that someone had broken out a rear window in his 1991 Dodge Grand Caravan LE sometime between 10:30 p.m. on Sept. 25 and 7 a.m. on Sept. 26. Lawnmower stolen Debbie Lambert, of 1304 North Ave., told police that someone had stolen a lawnmower. &9N§ss r^SET®* ■ || ... jpwß'H, f pWfe UNTI-iBSI > BBT Water Pump Lube Or 10 Minute Radiator Flush .69 Each/YOUR CHOICE BOSCH $ 23 Platinum ft AT H Spark *** Plugs ff* Each ” 1334 BALL STREET 988-8122 Open Mon.-Sat 8 am - 9 pm • Open Sunday 10 am - 6 pm PDQ SPECIAL ORDER’ MERCHANDISE NOT SUBJECT TO SALE PRICES ‘ Old Water Plant • Approved an application for a license for beer, wine and liquor to be consumed on the premises of the Silver Dollar Saloon, 103 Courtney Hodges Blvd., in the name of Barbara Kay White. 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