Mentone Building Project Continues
July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.
MENTONE - Since Mentone began the construction of a new emergency services building, the water department found previously undiscovered drainage extra tiles under the site.
Brian Reed said the tiles are being replaced, but the project cost has increased more than $20,0000 for materials alone. He said they still have to install a tile along the sidewalk to tie in two catch basins and another tile.
"Basically, the bottom line," said Reed, "is it's (costing) more. Underneath that building was a bricked-up structure," said Reed.
He said he didn't know the exact cost of labor, but said he believed they will get a good deal.
North of the town's water tower are two 50-foot lots for sale, Reed also reported. The current water tower is at Yale and Harrison streets. Depending on the price of the lot, Reed said it may be property the town could buy for the future construction of a new water tower.
Clerk-treasurer Barbara Ross said the town probably needs to act on it soon because others have contacted the property owners already about purchasing the lots. The town does have some money in its capital improvement fund, she said.
Tim Croy, councilman, made the motion to pursue purchase of the property and the board unanimously approved his motion. Council President Mark Hughes will negotiate an offer with the property owners.
In other business, the town board:
• Set Oct. 29 as Halloween trick or treat, from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
• Set Nov. 2 as the fall clean-up day for large items.
• Heard leaf pick-up season runs Oct. 16 to Dec. 2. Leaves should be raked to the curb or alley. Leaves should be left on top of the curbs, not on the streets.
Town council members are Jack Simpson, Mark Hughes and Tim Croy. They meet at 6 p.m. on the first Monday of every month. [[In-content Ad]]
MENTONE - Since Mentone began the construction of a new emergency services building, the water department found previously undiscovered drainage extra tiles under the site.
Brian Reed said the tiles are being replaced, but the project cost has increased more than $20,0000 for materials alone. He said they still have to install a tile along the sidewalk to tie in two catch basins and another tile.
"Basically, the bottom line," said Reed, "is it's (costing) more. Underneath that building was a bricked-up structure," said Reed.
He said he didn't know the exact cost of labor, but said he believed they will get a good deal.
North of the town's water tower are two 50-foot lots for sale, Reed also reported. The current water tower is at Yale and Harrison streets. Depending on the price of the lot, Reed said it may be property the town could buy for the future construction of a new water tower.
Clerk-treasurer Barbara Ross said the town probably needs to act on it soon because others have contacted the property owners already about purchasing the lots. The town does have some money in its capital improvement fund, she said.
Tim Croy, councilman, made the motion to pursue purchase of the property and the board unanimously approved his motion. Council President Mark Hughes will negotiate an offer with the property owners.
In other business, the town board:
• Set Oct. 29 as Halloween trick or treat, from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
• Set Nov. 2 as the fall clean-up day for large items.
• Heard leaf pick-up season runs Oct. 16 to Dec. 2. Leaves should be raked to the curb or alley. Leaves should be left on top of the curbs, not on the streets.
Town council members are Jack Simpson, Mark Hughes and Tim Croy. They meet at 6 p.m. on the first Monday of every month. [[In-content Ad]]