David Hall of Grayville is the new owner of a 2006 Ford truck designated as excess equipment by the City. He outbid Kyle Pollard and John and Paula Krankel. There was a single bid for a bush hog/mower. Council decided to reject the $675 bid from Chris Ellerman. Six companies competed for the seasonal mowing contract. K&K Small Jobs won out with a low bid of $7,000 over 28 weeks. K&K also did the mowing last year for the city. Other bids received were from Tri Cuts Lawncare at $12,600, USA mowing for $14,700, Jordan Mowing and Landscaping at $16,800, On Point Lawncare at $17,500, and H&S Tree Service at $19,180.
Council recessed into executive session at 7:05pm and returned at 7:31 with no action following. Other news out of the Monday night meeting include the council rejecting Sherry Garcia’s request on behalf of the Downtown Merchants to block off downtown for the solar eclipse on April 8th. Council then approved the Friends of Grayville’s request for street closure and parking lot use for their annual Hog Roast scheduled for June 22nd.
Council also presented the annual budget with total budgeted revenues expected to be $4,053,695 while expenses are projected to be at $4,549,663.79 leaving a near half million loss. Capital expenses will push the budget into positive territory however to the tune of $11,040.21. A public hearing date has been set for the public to address council regarding the budget on April 8th at 6:45 before the regularly scheduled meeting.
Finally, Grayville leaders granted Sharon Walden authority to move forward with plans to interview and hire a city pool manager and lifeguards. They also voted to pay for the certification or re-certification for any returning employees.
Grayville Commissioners will again gather on March 25th at 7pm at 119 South Middle Street.
