The City repaired a tube on a bridge at the south end of town on Fourth Street by Dan Barnett and Gary Rush’s. The county got the tube for them at $4,050. Gary Rush, Tyler Paxson, Rodney Martin, and Barry Lyle put in the tube at no cost to the city. Another tube by the MFA is going bad.
The “Children at Play” signs that the city ordered have arrived.
Work continued on the demolition grant that the city has applied for. There were nine properties identified for demolition; the city got five responses, and another came forward and expressed interest. The city is now in the process of making sure its ordinances align with the grant rules. Structures under the grant must be vacant for at least 12 months and applicants must demonstrate an absence of utility bills, and all taxes must be paid. Property owners must pay a $500 match, which is due and payable when demolition work begins. The city has to hold a public hearing.
The city is in the process of figuring out what they can and can’t do regarding the closure of streets. The city had closed Fourth & Crescent on the north end of town last meeting, and it will remain closed. Residents Jerry and Valerie Rauch maintain that over the years, the road went from straight to curved as people were cutting corners, taking 20 feet off their property. There had been a problem with people parking east of the Housing on what is supposed to be city right of way. One possible solution would be to do a survey, but it would cost between $1,000 and $2,500 to do.
Mayor Butch Thomas reported that a tree by Nick Joslin’s on the west side of town is rotting and big chunks of it are starting to fall down on the roadway. It is out of city limits, but it could be subject to the Worth County Brush Ordinance. It states that landowners are responsible for maintaining brush along county roads. It was passed by voters 15 years ago.
Water Superintendent Barry Lyle reported that the water tower was inspected, and the city will get a report. The DNR is planning to come by for an inspection. Water usage is high, with people breaking out pools, and there are a few leaks.
The council authorized bids for replacing the roof on the bathroom with a tin roof. The old roof leaks, damaging the interior and causing odor and sanitation issues. The urinal and one of the women’s toilets are not working.
Sometime after Old Defiance Days, vandals took some of the picnic tables and put them on top of the roof. Mayor Thomas reported seeing some kids take them back down again.
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