By Hannah Barber,
During Monday’s Streetman City Council meeting, several key issues were discussed. This special called meeting was a continuance from the previous session on July 21st, due to Barbara Polk’s departure for personal reasons, Johnny ‘Cowboy’ Mackey addressed the council regarding his concerns about using his personal truck and the implementation of a time clock. He assists with animal control for 10 hours weekly and highlighted that his vehicle is over 20 years old and unlikely to withstand continued use. He also explained that a time clock would limit his ability to respond promptly and move freely, especially in inclement weather, which affects his work.
Second, the council voted to terminate Municipal Court Clerk Danielle Grecu due to “serious concerns of unprofessional conduct.”
Similarly, City Clerk Heather Marfell was terminated because of “serious concerns of insubordination and dishonesty.”
Items three through six regarding scheduled hours of operation for each position, social media policy, newspaper interview protocol, and time clock usage were tabled for further discussion and action at a later date.
After the meeting concluded, Mayor Johnny Robinson resigned. The next steps are expected to be addressed at the upcoming meeting.
The next meeting will be held at Streetman City Hall on August 18 at 6:30 PM.