The Tangi Times
October 5, 2026
Town of Greensburg
Meeting Minutes
July 14, 2026
The Town of Greensburg met in regular session on Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.
Mayor Nicholas Carruth presided over Mr. Aron Burton, Mr. Huey “Bubba” Travis, Mrs. Jo Ellen Carruth, Mr. Luke Petitto, and Mr. David Allen Sain.
Mr. Aron Burton opened the meeting with an invocation, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Carruth opened the floor for any public comments:
-Ms. April Newsome from the Audubon Regional Library – St. Helena Branch, was present to inquire of the Council to waive the park deposit and rental fee on July 23rd. The library would like use of the pavilion and park to host a library program that day.
-Upon a motion made by Mr. Luke Petitto, and seconded by Mrs. Jo Ellen Carruth to approve the addition of the fee waiver request to the agenda.
This motion passed 5-0.
-Upon a motion made by Mr. Luke Petitto, and seconded by Mr. David Allen Sain to approve the fee waiver for use of the pavilion and park by the library on Thursday, July 23rd.
This motion passed 5-0.
-Mr. Tommy Lindsey was present to present to the Council his plans about building and opening a daquiri shop located on South Main Street next to the Centurylink/Brightspeed building. Mr. Lindsey explained that the shop would be a “Drive-Through” only location, and that there would be no consumption on the premises. Mr. Lindsey also inquired what all documentation would be needed for him to open the shop, once construction was finished. Ms. Bridges, the Town Clerk, went over all required documentation and told him to stop by the office the following day and copies of the documents would be provided.
Mayor’s Report:
-Mayor Carruth stated that the annual audit had been completed, and that there were no significant findings.
-Mayor Carruth stated that the work on the sewer pond levee had been completed. The work on the gas regulator station located on highway 43 south had completed.
-Mayor Carruth stated that we had received email confirmation from DEQ that Compliance Order WE-C-24-00158 had been completed and closed on June 22, 2026.
-Upon a motion made by Mr. Aron Burton and seconded by Mr. Luke Petitto to adopt the minutes from the meeting held on Tuesday, June 9, 2026.
This motion passed 5-0.
-Upon a motion made by Mr. Luke Petitto and seconded by Mr. Huey “Bubba” Travis the bills for the current month were approved.
This motion passed 5-0.
-Upon a motion made by Mr. Aron Burton and seconded by Mr. David Allen Sain the financial reports were accepted as presented.
This motion passed 5-0.
Gas Department:
-Mr. Douglas King was present to inform the Council that the regulator station maintenance and repairs had been completed and that it is now in compliance. Painting will be completed, weather permitting. Mr. King is also still working with the LGA to try and acquire grant funds to fund the gas expansion project.
Water and Sewer Department:
-Mrs. Ariel Pope was not present at the meeting. Ms. Bridges informed the Council that per Mrs. Pope, there are currently three customers that are having sewer issues; these issues may be due to possible slipped connects. Locates will be performed over the next few days to perform digs to investigate and try and resolve the issues.
Police Department/Volunteer Fire Department/Compliance Department:
Chief Burise was present to inform the Council that the Volunteer Fire Chief’s Association will be holding a September 11th Remembrance Ceremony Celebration this year. Chief Burise is requesting that the VFCA be able to use the Forest Festival Park for the ceremony, and that the deposit and rental fee be waived.
Upon a motion made by Mrs. Jo Ellen Carruth and seconded by Mr. Luke Petitto, to approve the addition of the fee waiver to use the park on Friday, September 11, 2026, was added to the agenda.
Upon a motion made by Mr. Huey “Bubba” Travis and seconded by Mr. David Allen Sain to approve the fee waiver for the use of pavilion and park by the VFCA for the Remembrance Ceremony Celebration in September.
Chief Burise reported that the Police Department is currently experience some mechanical issues with some of the units; however, repairs are being done as cost effective as possible.
New Business:
Old Business:
Upon a motion by Mr. David Allen Sain and seconded by Mr. Luke Petitto, the meeting was adjourned.
The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.
Nick Carruth
Nicholas “Nick” Carruth, Mayor
Kaycee Bridges
Town Clerk Cost of notice: $72.50
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