The Brooks Town Council after a public hearing on placing a stop sign at the intersection of Ga. Highway 85 Connector and Gable Road voted to put the sign in place. Former council member Francis Cavender was appointed to meet with Lee Hearn, Fayette County Public Works, for its placement.

The council was concerned about the ownership of the old fire station after a new one was opened in December 1998. The land, materials and labor had been contributed by the town of Brooks and they assumed that its new use would be at its discretion, council memebrs said.

Town attorney David Winkle said that when the old fire station was turned over to the county an unconditional warranty deed was given, and he felt the town had no claim.

Council members felt a meeting with county officials might prove beneficial and Caroline Smith offered to set up a meeting.

Mayor Pro Tempore and Councilman Mike Hanson stated that the Water and Sewer Committee had appointed Lewis Harper as chairman and Richard Callaway as vice chairman.

Councilman Dan Langford, Jr., announced that the Cemetery Committee was currently working on changing several policies concerning the purchase of cemetery lots and an investment strategy for the funds on hand. A final report will be given at the next meeting.

The members voted unanimously to purchase seven new chairs for the council members.