In last week's meeting of the Lyerly Town Council, Mayor Josh Wyatt detailed examples of the projects the town will include in the 2013 SPLOST Projects. 

The proposed SPLOST ballot language says the funds will be used for "expansion, modernization, and improvements of roads, streets, bridges, sidewalks, and trails; Capital outlay projects for recreational, historical or cultural facilities or any combination thereof, including but not limited to renovation of existing acquisition, acquisition, and improvements; water and sever expansion, modernization and improvements; public safety facilities and related capital equipment.

Wyatt said he kept the language broad in case something comes up later. The county must approve the list and language used for the ballot.

Examples of  the projects include:

–Recreational Facilities: New concession stand and bathrooms, new fence on big field, new bleachers on the big field; resurfacing of walking/biking trail, the purchase of property at the adjoining park

–Roads & Streets: Sidewalk to park, repair/replace existing sidewalks and bring into ADA compliance; crosswalks, paving streets.

–Cultural Facilities: Community Center, repairs to donated building on Alpine Street.

–Water & Sewer Expansion: Oakhill/Alpine Road area water expansion, other needed expansions, continue modernization and improvements of existing.

–Public Safety Facilities & Related Capital Equipment:  Make town facilities and fire department capable of responding to disasters, install backup generator at town hall capable of powering all operations, purchase 4X4 Rescue truck for fire department.

Right now Lyerly receives 1.92 percent of SPLOST funds collected in the county for an estimated $46,080 annually, or an estimated 276,480 in six years.

If the SPLOST passes in March, the town will receive 3.80 percent..