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The storm water grant Oronogo initially received to pay for its third detention pond west of Route D has even more money available to the city.
So far, it’s also provided funding to improve stormwater ditches in the Greystone and Webbwood subdivisions. Plus, the city has been able to control stormwater at the corner at John and Howe streets.
It was reported at the Board of Aldermen meeting Monday that there’s still $194,000 left for other projects. Tony Cantrell, superintendent of public works, received approval to move forward with his plan to pave an alley west of City Hall, where storm water is known to wash away gravel.
The city pays 20% of the cost from its American Recovery Act funds.
Cochran Engineering will receive an additional $7,600 under a change order to expand its work to include design for the alley improvement.
The board also approved an ordinance prohibiting parking on the east side of Fourth Street between Central Street and Ivy Road. New single-family homes and duplexes on that street are causing the parking problem. With vehicles on both sides, Mayor Charles Wilkins said there’s no room for fire trucks to pass in case of emergency.
Police Chief Steven Weaver reported that he will be monitoring severe weather this week with the assurance that all tornado warning sirens are working.
City Clerk Cyndi Jennings swore in Wilkins to another two-year term as mayor. Also beginning new two-year terms are Linda Lacey (1st Ward), Jason Grossman (2nd Ward) and Kima Burnett-Francis (3rd Ward). They were all unopposed on the April 7 ballot.