The weekend storms hit Washington with widespread damage, and Mayor Rhoads says that power should be completely back on line today. The mayor said local crews were helped by crews from Rensselaer and Scottsburg. The mayor thanked Washington’s city employees for their help and long hours over the past few days.
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In regular business, the. council discussed Washington Building Commissioner Jonathan Casper’s request to go on part-time status. The request would require an ordinance, which will be considered at the next council meeting.
The Council also heard the introduction of an ordinance dealing with wastewater management. The proposed ordinance would bring the city’s codes into compliance with state requirements, but there were additional items that caused several councilmen to have questions. The ordinance was tabled to give the council time to go through the 45-page proposal.
In other business, the council discussed raising fees charged for property clean-up. Paying the city’s current fees for mowing and cleaning unkept property is cheaper than hiring people to keep up the property. The Council asked the City Attorney to draw up a scale beginning at $250, with increasing penalties for subsequent notices.
The Council also agreed to look into a proposal from the Daviess County Economic Development Corporation to take over ownership of Meredith Plaza as an addition to the City Park System.
Washington’s Board of Public Works and Safety met after the Council meeting. The Board approved a request from the Washington Housing Authority to place “Children Playing” signs on S.W. Sixth Street. The Board also received bids for this year’s Community Crossing Grant Paving Project. Bids were received from E&B Paving and Milestone Paving. The bids were taken under advisement, with a decision to be made at the next board meeting.
<<Mayor Rhoads thanks employees >>
In regular business, the. council discussed Washington Building Commissioner Jonathan Casper’s request to go on part-time status. The request would require an ordinance, which will be considered at the next council meeting.
The Council also heard the introduction of an ordinance dealing with wastewater management. The proposed ordinance would bring the city’s codes into compliance with state requirements, but there were additional items that caused several councilmen to have questions. The ordinance was tabled to give the council time to go through the 45-page proposal.
In other business, the council discussed raising fees charged for property clean-up. Paying the city’s current fees for mowing and cleaning unkept property is cheaper than hiring people to keep up the property. The Council asked the City Attorney to draw up a scale beginning at $250, with increasing penalties for subsequent notices.
The Council also agreed to look into a proposal from the Daviess County Economic Development Corporation to take over ownership of Meredith Plaza as an addition to the City Park System.
Washington’s Board of Public Works and Safety met after the Council meeting. The Board approved a request from the Washington Housing Authority to place “Children Playing” signs on S.W. Sixth Street. The Board also received bids for this year’s Community Crossing Grant Paving Project. Bids were received from E&B Paving and Milestone Paving. The bids were taken under advisement, with a decision to be made at the next board meeting.
