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The Brunswick-Glynn County Joint Water-Sewer Commission is formally asking city and county commissioners to move on the proposed amendment to Local Act 485, which created the utility board.
As proposed, the board would expand from five to seven members. The makeup would include one city commissioner, one county commissioner and five residents.
"What this is, is an endorsement of the formal changes to be considered for inclusion in the next (city and county) meetings," said Glynn County Commissioner Clyde Taylor, chair of the utility board. "We're asking them to act on it now."
Taylor spoke directly to City Commissioner Cornell Harvey, encouraging him and the city to take action at the next city commission meeting on Feb. 15. Harvey serves on the Joint Water and Sewer Commission.
The city was scheduled to discuss the amendment at the commission meeting Wednesday, but because of the recent arrest and incarceration of city commissioner and utility board member James Brooks, the city deferred discussion.
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When Mayor Bryan Thompson took office, he started an initiative to reduce the number of abandoned and dilapidated structures in Brunswick.
"When I took office six years ago, this was at the top of my list, and we made great headway with it," said Thompson.
But more can be done and will be, he said. The leadership and political climate in the city may be favorable for a renewed push.
With the recent appointment of city manager Bill Weeks and seating of two new commissioners - Johnny Cason and Julie Martin - Thompson and the city are revisiting the demolition target list.
The city has already started, having torn down three properties last week. Three adjacent properties on Norwich Street were removed, though others remain on the list.
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Among reports filed with police:
* 700 block of Mansfield Street, Brunswick: A woman reported someone entered her vehicle by breaking a window Saturday. She said while she was inside a church, the offender stole two debit cards and $10 in change. The broken window was valued at $100. Another woman who was also at the church reported someone broke into her vehicle by breaking a window. She said her purse and its contents were stolen.
* 1400 block of P Street, Brunswick: A man reported someone stole a wire fence from his house Saturday. The fence was valued at $200.
* Parker's Convenience Store at 25 Torras Drive, Brunswick: An officer witnessed a male offender putting air fresheners in his pocket at the store Saturday. When the officer approached the offender, he told the officer he was going to buy some wine. The officer searched the offender and found the merchandise. He was arrested and charged with shoplifting.
* Friendly Express at 3319 Glynn Avenue, Brunswick: A woman reported someone stole a lottery ticket from the store Friday. She said the male offender reached over the counter and put the ticket into the lottery machine while she was not looking. When the offender left the store with the ticket, the complainant ran to stop him, but he denied taking the ticket. It was valued at $400.
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The Glynn County Commission added two loading zones for trolley tour operators at the St. Simons Island Pier Village after a lengthy debate about how the existing zone should be used.
With tourist season approaching, Commissioner Tom Sublett said now is the time to lay the issue to rest.
"We all have to remember that tourism is our No. 1 industry in Glynn County, and the trolley cars do provide a service that the merchants and our tourists enjoy," Sublett said.
Currently, only one space exists in the Pier Village for trolley operators and one for loading and unloading commercial trucks.
The additional parking spots for trolley operators will be added near the Neptune Park Fun Zone miniature golf course and at the end of the pier, creating a total of three designated spots for trolleys.
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