Grayville Commissioners closed out the 2023 year with a Wednesday night meeting. Highlights include all employees of the City are getting a $1 per hour increase to coincide with the state minimum wage increasing on January 1st. Two TIF requests were approved; one for Elisa Pearce of Epic Nails. She’ll receive up to $35,400 for her building and associated renovation costs. CC’s Boutique is also receiving up to $2,250 for a furnace replacement. The City of Grayville also entered into a revolving loan agreement with CC’s for $2,250. Commissioners approved a purchase from Great Lakes Water for shoring equipment at a cost of $8,145 plus shipping.
During the meeting, council also approved a resolution to commit local funds for a sewer lagoon/sewer system upgrade grant that will be facilitated through Greater Wabash Regional Planning. Jeff Vaughan, grant writer, addressed council in a public hearing prior to regular session. The city will be requesting funding to the tune of $1,385,000 to renovate the facility and has committed just over $150,000.
Other, future community development the city is looking at includes a connective sidewalk, bike and golf cart path to connect the I-64 plaza to downtown Grayville, infrastructure improvements including additional water line replacements, and affordable new housing.
