Week of 9/24/12

• The Planning and Zoning Commission met Thursday, September 20th. On the agenda was a public hearing for a draft sign ordinance and a request to vacate East Dixon Street and the alley that runs between Dixon Street and the rail road tracks.
• A couple of citizens spoke about the sign ordinance, but we are allowing 30 days for additional comments before another public hearing will be held. THIS IS IMPORTANT! We want all citizens input, this could potentially affect your business in the city limits of West Plains. Contact Mallory Thompson or Dustin Harrison at 256-7176 for additional information or to see a copy of the draft ordinance.
• A development plan for Breckenridge Apartments was approved and the request to vacate.
• Monday, September 24th was the monthly City Council meeting.
• Andy Marmouget with Davis, Lynn & Moots, gave the audit report and the City had a great report.
• An ordinance was approved for the vacate of East Dixon Street and the alley.
• David M. Gohn and Josh Cotter were reappointed to the Civic Center Board for 3 year terms.
• October City Council meeting was moved to October 22nd.
• Councilman Lou Citro was appointed Mayor Pro-Tem by the City Council.
• Letters of interest have been taken for the vacate City Council seat. City Council will evaluate those letters and do interviews with a selected group.
• October 20th will be the annual Haunting in the Hollows event at Galloway Park. New playground equipment that has been made possible by the Rotary Club and should be ready by the October 20th event.
• The Street Department is continuing work on Luna Drive on the storm drain. Luna Drive is closed from Lisa to Good Hard until further notice.
• Tractors on the Square will be Saturday, September 29th from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Traffic will be closed around the square. Please come visit local businesses that will be open during this time and see the antique tractors! This event is free to the public.
• Be watching our Facebook page, this blog, and the newspaper for information on Fire Prevention Week, October 7-13.  

Have a great week!