October: Breast Cancer Awareness Month

We all know someone who has been stricken by this terrible disease and we all continue to HOPE for a cure, some day.

The West Plains Fire Department fully supports Breast Cancer Awareness month. Throughout October you will see our firefighters sporting their bright pink shirts supporting the cause.

Thank you for supporting such a great cause, WPFD!

What’s Happening? 10/22/12

The West Plains City Council met in regular session last night, 10/22/12. Royce Fugate was sworn in by City Clerk Mallory Thompson at 5 p.m. and the City Council then reorganized.

Photo courtesy of WP Daily Quill

During the reorganization part of the meeting the council decided Lou Citro will remain Mayor Pro-Tem and serve over the Departments of Accounts and Finance, Councilman Burtrum will remain serving over Streets & Public Improvements, Councilwoman Smith will continue to serve over Parks & Public Property, Councilman Fugate will serve over Public Utilities and Mayor Pahlmann will serve over Public Affairs and Public Safety.

During the regular meeting John Nunally spoke on his concern of air dust products and the danger they can be to children and adults.

A Resolution was passed to authorize an agreement between the City and Rick and Tawnya Rothermich pertaining to the use of airport land.

Several bids were approved including floor covering for the Civic Center. This will be part of the Capital Improvement Tax money. Two liquor licenses were approved; Jackie’s Goods & Gifts, LLC (Leslie Collins) and Wild Vine (Toni Johnson).

Planning and Zoning recommendations were approved. A site development plan for proposed Arby’s Restaurant and a revised and amended plat for Butler Plaza were part of the meeting.

The Council adjourned the closed session for legal issues.

The Street Department is continuing work on Luna Drive this week. Today a crane was on site to place box culverts, which will be eliminating the low water crossing. Luna Drive remains closed between Good Hard Drive and Lisa Street. We are hopeful it will be open by the end of the week. The Street Department has worked very hard and it looks great! Thank you!

Weekly Update—October 15, 2012

• Sewer Crews will be working on Alaska Street this week between 7th & 8th Streets doing a new sewer line. That street is closed in the area for this time.
• Jackson Street remains open to local traffic only between Thornburgh and Abe Taylor.
• Luna Drive is closed between Good Hard Drive and Lisa for storm drainage work.
• Charter Government meetings will take place Tuesday, October 16th at 3 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Please attend if you are interested in the future of West Plains or have questions!
• Planning & Zoning will meet Thursday, October 18th at 5:30 p.m. At this meeting there will be a site development plan for a proposed restaurant (Arby’s) and a revised and amended plat for Butler Plaza. Everyone is invited to attend.
• We’ll hear sign ordinance comments until October 22nd. At that point we’ll schedule another public hearing for citizens to voice their opinion. This is IMPORTANT! It could affect all businesses in West Plains.
• Haunting in the Hollows is Saturday, October 20th at Galloway Park beginning at 2 p.m. This is a FREE event!

Weekly Update 10/1/12

Busy week for Public Works!

• Luna Drive is still closed from Good Hard Drive to Lisa Street. The Street Department is working on a new storm drain after taking out the low water bridge.

 

• The intersection of Garrett Street and Preacher Roe is currently closed to repair a water main break. The Water Department was there first thing this morning starting repair on it.

• Harlin Drive will be closed for paving from Garrett Street to Porter Wagoner Blvd.
• The Engineering Construction crew has been busy working on the West Main Street sidewalk in front of Gohn Hall. Work is nearly completed and weather permitting hopefully will be done this week.

 

• Joe’s Bridge & Grading of Poplar Bluff, MO was rewarded the bid for the Grizzly Way Phase 1 & 2 project. This project was scheduled to begin this fall, but the contractor is worried we may have an earlier than normal winter. Work on this project will begin spring 2013.
• Next week is Fire Prevention week. The Fire Department has a busy schedule next week of school visits and different things. Watch our Facebook page and the blog for updates on this year’s Fire Prevention theme, “Have 2 Ways Out!”
• City Clerk Mallory Thompson and Building Official Dustin Harrison will hear comments on the draft sign ordinance until October 22nd. At that time we will schedule another public hearing and hear additional comments. We are urging all citizens to take a look at the draft ordinance. This could potentially affect all businesses in the city limits of West Plains. Copies are available at City Hall, West Plains Public Library, or contact us (417-256-7176 or cityclerk@westplains.net)  for an electronic copy.
• Mark your calendars for October 20th…Haunting in the Hollows at Galloway Park. This event is hosted by the Friends of Galloway Park and is FREE to everyone!
• The City is currently asking for ideas on ways to honor the late Mayor Joe Paul Evans. If you have a suggestion please contact City Clerk Mallory Thompson with your suggestion.
• City Hall and other city offices will be closed October 8th, in observation of Columbus Day. Trash routes on Monday only will be affected. Monday’s scheduled routes will be picked up Tuesday.