During the Board of Aldermen’s Aug. 17 meeting, the board listened to requests, voted to discontinue pavilion rentals, and approved a new hire.
Mary Williams, secretary of the local Farmer’s Market, addressed the board requesting changes for the market. She said that market members including vendors and consumers have had trouble at their location across from Wendy’s, specifically senior citizens with physical challenges. She requested a hard surface, additional parking, and more space to socially distance. Williams shared her appreciation for what the city has allowed for the market but wanted the board to consider allowing the market to have a new location or add another pavilion on flatter ground below where the market currently sits. Mayor Tim Kyle explained that market members would need to make a collective decision on exactly how they would like to proceed before further action can be taken.
The board also voted to indefinitely cancel pavilion rentals at city parks due to rising cases of COVID-19. Those who have already rented pavilions may contact City Hall to receive a full refund.
Timothy Williams was hired to work for the city’s street department, effective Aug. 18.
Bid rejected for S Huntington St. bike lanes project
The City of Kosciusko received bids for a project to add bicycle lanes to South Huntington Street last Friday morning.
The Federal Aid Project No. STP-7130-00(001) LPA/108016-701000 is designed to cover a length of 1.241 miles.
The city’s engineering estimate for the project was $1,063,862.75. Only one bid was received from Hemphill Construction Company out of Florence for the amount of $1,898,966, going $835,103.25 over the predicted budget.
The Board of Aldermen voted to reject the bid and will discuss future plans for the project at the next meeting on Sept. 7.
