Homer May
County Reporter
In new business Monday eve, the city's Board of Aldermen established April 2 for election of several Aldermen to its Board.
The meeting opened at 6:00 PM on November 6, with Aldermen Eric Flores, Lou Breshears, Adam Howe, Reba Slavens present. Aldermen Rob Coskey and Doug Hedrick were absent. Mayor Eddie Simons presided; City Clerk Jessica Kendall recorded.
First actions by the group were to approve its October 4 council meeting minutes, and agree to pay October 3 - November 2 bills presented.
The group also approved two ordinances: (1) leasing the former Cintas building to the Stanbury Uniform Co. at $1.00/yr., per an earlier agreement in which Cintas gave the building to the city in return for the city leasing the building to future occupants in that fashion, and (2) executing a supplemental agreement for a #1 Municipal Airport apron expansion northward. The city will spend about $21,000 to do so, 10 percent of which will be from city funds and the balance will be from a grant. The group also approved a resolution for a small increase in 2024 funding to People Service Co., deemed "standard," by City Administrator Randy Pogue. Pogue also provided updates on a RAISE project to construct a roundabout intersection at the intersection of Main and Jackson Streets, a RAISE sidewalk and roadway funds, a bicycle lane and other projects to be completed as part of the CDBG and TAP projects on Main Street. He then said the city will receive a 50-50 grant for several Drake Harbor projects, and described several playground fundraising opportunities. He concluded that the city has received a $500,000 federal grant for its Main Street projects.
The group went into executive session about 6:20 PM. The group welcomes visitors to its open sessions, which are usually held on 1st and 3rd Monday eves.
