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.