City Council Talks Agenda Items Plus Issues Related to Walking Trails and City Firing Range
By Julie Perine on November 24, 2014
- Mayor Greer and Community Development Director Randy Spellman shared information on the city’s recent T21 grant in the amount of $160,000. That grant was pursued for the completion of a city trail system, connecting the present trail system with the trails at Hinkle and Deegan Lakes. Read more about that proposed project HERE.
- City Manager Haws brought Council up to date on data collected regarding the city shooting range. As there has been an issue with the noise level, a decibel meter was utilized to measure the noise level of shots fired. Levels were measured from the shooting range on Lodgeville Road, from the nearby sewage treatment plant and from Millbrook Road area, where some complaints had originated. There were also tests administered by utilizing barriers to see if they would reduce the noise level. At least from a staff standpoint, Haws said, the level of noise does not warrant the relocation of the firing range. He suggests no changes be made, but that a better job be done of notifying the public when the shooting will be taking place so there will be no concerns. The firing range is only utilized a couple times per year during certification purposes.
- Recorder Melissa Matheny advised the public that she has been working with Tory’s Toy Drive. Heading up the drive is a child named Amanda whose sister Tory died of cancer at age 10. Toys are collected each year during Christmastime and personally delivered to WVU Children’s Hospital. Most needed this year, Matheny said, are infant toys and blankets, as well as teen items. Those interested can get more information at the Tory’s Toy Drive Facebook page. Matheny encourages members of the community to support the drive.
- Councilor Dustin Vincent reminded everyone that two very special holiday events were nearing – the 10th Annual Light Up Night on Thursday, Dec. 4 and the city’s annual Christmas Parade, on Saturday, Dec. 6.
- Council entered into executive session following tonight's public session. Editor's Note: Pictured from top are Walker; Greer; Walker, Lantz and Greer and Haws.
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