By Shannon Wright 

The Doyline Town Council held its regular monthly meeting Monday, March 2, at Doyline Town Hall with a memorable beginning.

With renovations recently completed at the town hall, the American flag has not yet been reinstalled inside the building. As a result, the mayor and council members stepped outside around the flag to begin the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance. With the sun setting in the background, the outdoor gathering provided a memorable and patriotic start to the evening’s business.

Mayor Christie Carter Gates and council members used the meeting to remind residents of the importance of reporting incidents involving vicious dogs to the proper authorities.

“Unless it’s reported, there is nothing that can be done about the situation,” Gates said. She noted that while several residents have spoken to her personally about concerning incidents, formal reports have not been filed.

Officials stressed that each occurrence must be documented so authorities can determine whether there is a pattern of dangerous behavior rather than a one-time event. The primary concern, they said, is preventing a serious injury, particularly to a child.

Council members urged residents not to assume someone else has made a report and to take responsibility for contacting authorities when issues arise.

In other business, sewer operator, Mike Dunaway, reported that the previously discussed repairs have been completed.

“Everything is working fine and the plant looks good,” Dunaway said.

However, he noted two concerns at the sewer plant site. The chain and lock at the facility have been broken off, and the electrical box located at the pole has been broken. The council discussed possible solutions to address the damage and prevent further tampering.

Mayor Gates also mentioned that the red light indicator at College and Strong streets needs repair. Dunaway said he would address the issue soon to ensure it is easier to identify when pumps are down.

Council members reported that dirt work at the site of the new maintenance building at the end of College Street has been completed and the next phase of construction will begin soon.

Village leaders encouraged residents to remain vigilant and to report any suspicious or unlawful activity, including theft, break-ins, vandalism, or dangerous animals.

The Doyline Town Council meets on the first Monday of each month at 6 p.m. at Doyline Town Hall. 

Community members are welcome to attend meetings to stay informed about local projects and decisions affecting the village.