Highlight of May 19, 2009 Board Meeting




The board meeting was filled with informative information that many of the citizens of Lumberton need to know.

Stephanie C. Mullings addressed the board about the notices that were sent to local businesses regarding their expired privilege license. We were told that it was a political move, but it was discovered that it was a personal issue regarding Larry Strahan and his son. Apparently, Strahan, Jr. wants to continue paying $20 for his license, but Stephanie stated that since his business was considered a transient business (meaning it operates for 6 months or less per year) his license would cost $250. So, this was upsetting to the current mayor, and he felt that our Deputy Clerk did not have the authority to send out the notices. Stephanie Mullins reported that 12 of the business owners had come into City Hall to pay for their privilege license.

Ronnie Lloyd addressed the board about purchasing the Lumberton Hospital. He stated that he wanted to use the building as a site for disabled veterans. He also stated that price was not a problem. However, there was something strange about this impromptu visit. First of all, he did not give a specific location about where he was from, he only stated that he was from North Central Texas. Also, he did not have any business plans or proposal. I thought the VA in Jackson and Gulfport were designated areas of service for disabled veterans. I googled Ronnie Lloyd and could not find any informaiton on this man. I hope the current, as well as the new board, remember the events surrounding the purchase of the Movie Star building. Yes, we want to sell the building, but we do not need to give away another city building.

Adrian Fortenberry was appointed to serve as Lumberton's Chief of Police. He has been serving in the position on an interim basis, but now he is offically the Chief of Police.

The board voted to designate the last Sunday of May as Domestic Awareness Day in memory of Kewaii Rogers-Buckner.

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