Gleason takes action on delinquent property taxes 

Story by Megan Dame Press Reporter

Residents of the City of Gleason were warned that those who do not pay their property taxes will see those properties sold by the city, according to Gleason city attorney Beau Pemberton.

Pemberton issued that warning at the recent monthly meeting of the city’s mayor and board of aldermen.

For those who have delinquent taxes dating back to 2019, the warning is too late. Pemberton said that those properties would be posted online at 10:01 a.m. Feb. 22.  Pemberton said those who would like to bid on these properties can do so at www.govease.com, the website that handles the electronic billing for the tax sale. He also said that those with delinquent property taxes from 2020, have until April 1 to settle their accounts or risk losing their properties. “I just want to let everyone in Gleason know, if you don’t pay your taxes, we will sell your property,” Pemberton said.

The board approved the first reading of an ordinance which will raise the water and wastewater tap fees 25 percent.

Gleason’s mayor, Charles Anderson, reported that the last time the city updated these fees was in 2006. “Inflation has hit us pretty hard, and I believe that this is a good time to update those fees. They are overdue,” Anderson said.

Pemberton then told the board that this type of ordinance would require two readings and a special called meeting before the city can make the increase official.

Anderson took a moment to thank the city employees who were of great help during a “torrential rain” that caused flash flooding of several areas in the city last week. “We had about eight inches of rain and it caused a huge mess and the city employees who helped did a wonderful job, so thank you.”

Anderson also noted that a local student had contacted him to complete volunteer community service hours. He said that he and the young man spent several hours picking up trash and debris deposited on the city’s streets during the flooding.

Anderson said the youth did a great job. He also said any other students who need to complete community service hours are welcome to contact him.

Before the meeting was adjourned, the mayor emotionally thanked the city for the love and support they had shown his family after the recent passing of his wife, Rose, on January 24. Fighting back tears, Anderson said, “The love we have received was overwhelming and we really appreciate everything that was done for us.”

The next meeting of Gleason’s mayor and board of aldermen will take place Monday, March 20 at 7 p.m. at Gleason City Hall.