Williamson residents with unpaid garbage bills may find themselves in Williamson Municipal Court, with liens against their property, or with a depleted or non-existent tax refund if their bills go unpaid. Mayor Darrin McCormick explained in the Williamson City Council meeting Tuesday the city has approximately 40 delinquent bills and will take action against the debts through legal avenues.

The mayor brought a survey to the attention of the council that is being given to students at Williamson High School and Riverside Elementary. The survey lists parks, playgrounds, and recreational locations around the city and asks students to rate their recent experiences at the locations. The intent is to identify public opinion of these places, such as the Williamson Field House and the Williamson City Pool, and to identify what work needs to be done to them. The Williamson Redevelopment Authority and the Board of Parks and Recreation along with Shannon Carvela put the survey into action.

The form also asks for input on other recreational opportunities for Williamson such as an RV park, expanded ATV trails, a walking trail, boating or canoeing on the Tug River, or biking trails.

The meeting was not without commendations. Councilman York Smith praised Senator Truman Chafin and the Department of Highways for the installation of a guardrail on Rt. 52 in his ward extending from Pike Street to the nursing home. Smith went on to say he is speaking with them on repairing the potholes on the same road. Councilwoman Connie Rockell thanked the efforts Tramco and the company’s general manager Harland White, along with Debbie and Keith Copley for their efforts in removing a dangerous tree in West Williamson.

Jason Allen of Veolia reminded the council of the upcoming Army Corps of Engineers inspection of the floodwall. The inspection is federally mandated and occurs every five years.

Allen also said Veolia is currently working on blacktopping throughout the city and should be finished by Nov. 15.

The council reminded the public that trick-or-treat for the city of Williamson will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29.