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After a recent 2-inch-per-hour rain, Oronogo Mayor Charles Wilkins said Monday that he would have normally expected to see stormwater overflowing Route D. But since construction of the new detention pond, he said the culvert was only half full.
Tony Cantrell, superintendent of public works, echoed Wilkins’ observation during his report to the Oronogo Board of Aldermen. He added that the new detention pond operated at approximately 50% capacity before discharging downstream through the emergency overflow.
There are now three detention ponds preventing flooding from the new housing areas along County Road 215.
Another current stormwater project is concreting the ditch in the Webbwood subdivision. Cantrell said that job has resumed since electrical poles have been relocated. Other utilities are also being relocated. The multiple equipment reversing sounds are a little unnerving, according to board member Kima Francis, a resident in that area.
Wilkins read a short resignation letter from building inspector Joel Beck, effective May 15.
City Attorney Derek Snyder said he had contacted the building inspector of another city about the possibility of also doing Oronogo’s inspections.
The board agreed building inspections are vital and approved Snyder’s suggestion through the budget process, which will end on June 30.
City Clerk Cyndi Jennings was authorized to close early (3 p.m.) on June 30 to complete the year-end books processing.
Police Chief Steven Weaver gave a favorable report about the active-shooter simulation conducted recently at Christ’s Church of Oronogo. Several area departments, including the Webb City police and fire departments participated.
An ordinance was approved accepting a small piece of land near the back of the Alexsandra Drive cul-de-sac along Route D. Wilkins said most of the property is in the storm channel and that accepting it will help clear up an estate.