The Grayville City Council met Monday afternoon after its June 8th meeting was postponed because a quorum was not present.
Commissioners approved the first reading of an ordinance that would move the first meeting of each quarter to a 1 p.m. start time. Proposed afternoon meetings would be held July 13 and October 12th of this year, and January 11th and April 12th of 2027. All other meetings would continue at 7 p.m. on the second and fourth Mondays of each month. Commissioner Terry Baldwin cast the lone no vote.
Police Chief Mason Siegel reported the department handled 211 calls for service during May, resulting in one arrest, 12 investigations, five citations, and one written warning.
Mayor Travis Thompson praised City Treasurer Sharon Walden for her work overseeing the city pool, noting attendance has been strong. Through the first 22 days of operation, the pool recorded 2,204 visitors, nearly 900 more than during the same period last year.
Commissioners also approved the first reading of an ordinance outlining utility shutoff procedures and clarifying responsibilities between landlords and tenants. City officials are encouraging property owners to review the proposed language before final action is taken. Commissioner David Browning voted against the measure.
In other business, the commission approved $13,500 in Tax Increment Financing assistance for the owners of Bailes Pure Drop, which recently relocated to downtown Grayville at 120 North Street.
The city also approved new electric supply rates beginning in July. Commercial customers will pay 8.883 cents per kilowatt-hour, while the streetlight rate will be 6.776 cents per kilowatt-hour. City officials said participating in a purchasing group helps communities secure more competitive energy pricing.he Grayville City Council met Monday afternoon after its June 8th meeting was postponed because a quorum was not present.
Commissioners approved the first reading of an ordinance that would move the first meeting of each quarter to a 1 p.m. start time. Proposed afternoon meetings would be held July 13 and October 12th of this year, and January 11th and April 12th of 2027. All other meetings would continue at 7 p.m. on the second and fourth Mondays of each month. Commissioner Terry Baldwin cast the lone no vote.
Police Chief Mason Siegel reported the department handled 211 calls for service during May, resulting in one arrest, 12 investigations, five citations, and one written warning.
Mayor Travis Thompson praised City Treasurer Sharon Walden for her work overseeing the city pool, noting attendance has been strong. Through the first 22 days of operation, the pool recorded 2,204 visitors, nearly 900 more than during the same period last year.
Commissioners also approved the first reading of an ordinance outlining utility shutoff procedures and clarifying responsibilities between landlords and tenants. City officials are encouraging property owners to review the proposed language before final action is taken. Commissioner David Browning voted against the measure.
In other business, commissioners approved $13,500 in Tax Increment Financing assistance for the owners of Bailes Pure Drop, which recently relocated to downtown Grayville at 120 North Street.
The city also approved new electric supply rates beginning in July. Commercial customers will pay 8.883 cents per kilowatt-hour, while the streetlight rate will be 6.776 cents per kilowatt-hour. City officials said participating in a purchasing group helps communities secure more competitive energy pricing.