A young Dexter woman was honored this week by the Dexter Board of Aldermen and the local police department.
Tasha Rodgers was honored by the Board and Police Chief Sammy Stone for assistance to an officer at an incident earlier this year. Rodgers is a senior at Dexter High School.
“There are so many times in the world when things go wrong, that people will just turn and walk away or look at a situation and say ‘I need to do something but I don’t want to get involved’ so they walk away,” said Police Chief Sammy Stone during the presentation. “Then you those who say ‘I’m going to help, I’m going to do what I need to do regardless’.”
Rodgers was presented with the Chief’s Award, the first-of-its kind award to recognize a civilian citizen for assistance and support given to the local police.
The presentation was made at the conclusion of the Board of Aldermen with all the aldermen and city officials in attendance.
City Clerk Crystal Bishop reported that filing for 2012 municipal office will open on Tuesday, Dec. 13.
In other business, the board conducted a public hearing on the rezoning of two separate pieces of property in Ward III. No one appeared during the public hearing regarding the rezoning of 234 McCormick and 304 McCormick from “unzoned” to R-1, single-family residence.
Planning and Zoning director Richard Hodder reported both rezoning requests were approved in October by the city Planning and Zoning Commission last month. Aldermen unanimously approved two separate ordinances officially changing the zoning status of the properties.
City Economic Developer Janet Coleman reported that the Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours event will be held at the chamber offices on 5-630 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 13.
Chief Stone also announced the Police Department will host an Open House at the new renovated Dexter Police Headquarters from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., this Saturday, Dec. 10. The public is invited to attend.
Ordinances
- Ordinance No. 4660 – rezoning 234 McCormick Street; approved unanimously
- Ordinance No. 4661 – rezoning 302 McCormick Street; approved unanimously
- Ordinance No. 4662 – disbursements; approved unanimously
