Purdy council discusses city hall, drainage, mowing
June 12, 2019
Vinnie Roberts
During a special session of the Purdy City Council on Wednesday, May 22, several topics were discussed and voted on by the board of alderman.
During the public participation portion of the meeting, the council was addressed by Michael Guzman, a citizen living on the outskirts of Purdy. Guzman was representing the interests of himself and several other citizens living on Private Road 2087.
According to Guzman, there is a problem with the drainage system on the private road that caused the road to flood several times during the recent heavy rains. Guzman, acting on behalf of himself and several other residents living on the road, asked if there was any way that the city’s public works department would be willing to help in some way to clear the drainage and prevent the issue from continuing.
The board of alderman agreed that in order for the city to take on that recurring maintenance, the owners of the properties would need to be willing to annex at least the portion of their properties that run along the road into the city. Guzman agreed to take this information to the other residents on his road and remain in contact with Purdy mayor Bo Prock throughout the month.
The results of these communications are expected to be a topic of discussion at the next meeting of the Purdy City Council on June 12.
The Purdy City Council also discussed bids from private citizens and mowing services for regular mowing on several city properties. Three bids were discussed: one from Haros in the amount of $195 for one total round of all included properties; Bryan Ozbun, of Countryside Lawns for $170; and Wilson’s for $240. The council voted unanimously to accept the bid from Ozbun. Ozbun will now handle weekly mowing services on several city properties.
The council also voted unanimously to seek bids for additional mowing services not included in the previous bid.
There was some discussion on the planned relocation of city hall from their currently location on Front Street to the existing property that formerly housed the library. According to Purdy mayor Bo Prock, there are no finalized plans regarding the move except the certainty that the city’s office staff and police department will both be housed in the new building. During the meeting, the council moved to begin seeking out general contractors to review the facility to see what changes can or cannot be made to accommodate city employee needs.
Additionally, the council moved to replace the fire hydrant located on Jessica Lane. According to Prock, the age of the hydrant led to it’s low water flow. The replacement hydrant will cost the city $2,500.
Finally, in order to take pressure off of the city’s one functional well, the council moved to purchase two new chlorine pumps and rewire several existing pumps. These repairs will allow the city to once again use the other two wells in town instead of relying on one.
The council is currently pursuing quotes on these repairs with decisions expected to be made during the next council meeting.
The next Purdy City Council meeting is set for June 12 at 5:30 p.m. For any questions about city council projects, contact Purdy City Hall at (417) 442-3273.
Vinnie Roberts
During a special session of the Purdy City Council on Wednesday, May 22, several topics were discussed and voted on by the board of alderman.
During the public participation portion of the meeting, the council was addressed by Michael Guzman, a citizen living on the outskirts of Purdy. Guzman was representing the interests of himself and several other citizens living on Private Road 2087.
According to Guzman, there is a problem with the drainage system on the private road that caused the road to flood several times during the recent heavy rains. Guzman, acting on behalf of himself and several other residents living on the road, asked if there was any way that the city’s public works department would be willing to help in some way to clear the drainage and prevent the issue from continuing.
The board of alderman agreed that in order for the city to take on that recurring maintenance, the owners of the properties would need to be willing to annex at least the portion of their properties that run along the road into the city. Guzman agreed to take this information to the other residents on his road and remain in contact with Purdy mayor Bo Prock throughout the month.
The results of these communications are expected to be a topic of discussion at the next meeting of the Purdy City Council on June 12.
The Purdy City Council also discussed bids from private citizens and mowing services for regular mowing on several city properties. Three bids were discussed: one from Haros in the amount of $195 for one total round of all included properties; Bryan Ozbun, of Countryside Lawns for $170; and Wilson’s for $240. The council voted unanimously to accept the bid from Ozbun. Ozbun will now handle weekly mowing services on several city properties.
The council also voted unanimously to seek bids for additional mowing services not included in the previous bid.
There was some discussion on the planned relocation of city hall from their currently location on Front Street to the existing property that formerly housed the library. According to Purdy mayor Bo Prock, there are no finalized plans regarding the move except the certainty that the city’s office staff and police department will both be housed in the new building. During the meeting, the council moved to begin seeking out general contractors to review the facility to see what changes can or cannot be made to accommodate city employee needs.
Additionally, the council moved to replace the fire hydrant located on Jessica Lane. According to Prock, the age of the hydrant led to it’s low water flow. The replacement hydrant will cost the city $2,500.
Finally, in order to take pressure off of the city’s one functional well, the council moved to purchase two new chlorine pumps and rewire several existing pumps. These repairs will allow the city to once again use the other two wells in town instead of relying on one.
The council is currently pursuing quotes on these repairs with decisions expected to be made during the next council meeting.
The next Purdy City Council meeting is set for June 12 at 5:30 p.m. For any questions about city council projects, contact Purdy City Hall at (417) 442-3273.
