The Grayville City Council held its first session of the month Monday Evening at Grayville City Hall. The consent agenda was approved as it was.
In the treasurer’s report, there was $2,250,029.70 in the restricted fund, $941,727.64 in the investment fund, and $297,471.16 in cash for a total of $3,489,228.50 in assets.
In the police report, Grayville Police responded to 143 calls in February, opened 17 case files, made 10 arrests, issued 13 citations, gave 10 warnings, and investigated 1 accident. Police officials have applied for a USDA grant, but have yet to hear anything back on their grant application. Chief Hatcher has also conducted 2 interviews for open positions in the police department.
Under old business, no new information was given on the water filtration plant, quotes for the security camera system, or the request for vacation of an alley in Martin’s Addition. The City has obtained the property at 513 West North Street that was previously owned by Norm Richardson. The White County Trustee is in the process of waiting on the deed before taking over the property at 201 West Commerce Street. City officials are still waiting on a quote for the purchase or repair of a pump for the sewer lagoon. At the last meeting, it was announced that the city would be spending $50,000 on a new sand filter, but that total has been updated to an amount between $56,000 and $57,000. City officials on reading have approved turning a portion of Butler Street from Court to South Middle into a one-way street. That vote went 4-1 with commissioner Baldwin voting no on the measure. Officials tabled the idea of turning Spring Street into a one-way from Court to South Middle, citing apprehensive responses from members of the community. In a 5-0 vote, the city approved the requirement for landowners to apply for a permit to put in a culvert. That permit is required in addition to calling 811. City officials received 3 bids for lawnmowing services from the city. K&K Small Jobs was the winning bidder at $9800 for the mowing season or $350 per week during the mowing season. USA Mowing and Jordan Fritchley also put in bids. USA Mowing’s bid was $21,460 and Jordan Fritchley’s bid was $25,200. That vote was 4-0 with Commissioner Jordan abstaining from voting.
Under New Business, the board approved the donation of $2500 in cash and $5000 in utility credits to the Grayville Senior Citizens Center. The board also set the public hearing date for the 2023-24 preliminary budget for April 10th at 6:45 PM. The city also agreed to a TIF agreement for Buy U Boutique for $29,250. Finally, the council approved the bid for a roof for the municipal buinding from TRICO for $59,500.