The City of Grant City recently got an emergency grant to demolish the Masonic Lodge building. A special meeting was held Monday, at which the City Council signed off on paperwork accepting the grant. The building had been deteriorating even more recently, with the crack on the west side growing bigger and the building leaning to the north.
The city is still waiting on approval for the regular demolition grant. Clerk Farrah Richey told the Express that there were 160 other applicants for the grant cycle this time.
At the regular meeting held on October 21st, City Administrator Lizzie Jeanes reported she is in the process of applying for a grant through Grand River Mutual for a small piece of equipment for younger children at the Pool Park.
Ryan Fletchall asked the council if it would be OK for the Public Water Supply District to use him as a backup operator. They are down to one operator, and the DNR requires two on their paperwork. The council agreed on the condition that the City Clerk have a copy of the contract for the city files, and that if anything arises within the city, the city will always come first.
One furnace has been installed, and the city will order another so it can be installed before cold weather hits.
A leak was found at the lagoon; it is being repaired. One blower for the lagoon is up and running; the second hasn't been replaced yet. The UV is also working. The city is starting to flush water lines again.
Tyson Troutwine reported that he had been pothole patching, putting in tubes, and delivering gravel that people bought.
The council voted to donate $100 to the Worth County Afterprom. Rolling Hills, which picks up recycling for the city, increased its rate to $200 per month.
The school is looking to apply for a Land & Water Conservation Fund grant to put in a second softball field. Currently, with three games on one field during fall softball, games run late at night. There were concerns about parking if a second field is built.
The next meeting is November 18th at 6:00 pm.
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