The Grantsville Town Council held their November meeting on Monday, November 6 at 6 p.m. in the City Conference Room.
Following the Welcome and pledge to the American Flag, Mayor Robert Petrovsky opened the floors to citizen concerns. A resident on Mill Street brought a noise complaint regarding a neighbor who repeatedly all hours of the day and night, starts and revs a loud vehicle disturbing the peace of the neighborhood. The Mayor said although there were somethings that were just out of the City’s control, the noise ordinance may be able to be addressed with the resident. He said that it was also a parking issue and he would be requesting assistance from the Sheriff Graham Knight to speak to the subjects to work out a solution.
Another resident brought up the issue of the brightness of the 82 foundation sign that makes it hard to see as they approach southside road and they’re concern was for the inability to see deer that have been coming down the paths into the area. Mayor Petrovsky said that he would speak to Crystal Mersh and see if the sign could be made a different color that would be less blinding.
Under the Mayors communications he reported that he would be adjusting the City Park lights to accommodate the winter hours. The City Staff continues to work on the restroom facility and have determined that a magnetic locking system would be put in place to allow the restrooms to be locked after hours. The Pickleball court painting will continue in spring and the grills are now set up and locked in place to prevent theft. The City has been working on a additional grant opportunities and are waiting to hear from Sisters of St. Joseph regarding an application made with them. The Mayor, council and staff had a meeting with Mt. Zion over the pumping schedule and the need to pay 55 hours of overtime to Craig Gherke (see Mt. Zion PSD story). Two City Water Department employees are in class this week hoping to test and become Operators in Training for the Town of Grantsville Water Department.
Misnomers are apparently an issue with Grantsville as well, as the the Mayor said that “Facebook Warriors” had been criticizing City staff on recent line repairs. The Mayor was frustrated, noting that the employees had spent countless hours repairing leaks, even on Sunday; but because of equipment issues and the requirements of 811, that gives a time restraint once a line location is filed, prevented staff from finishing the repairs. The Mayors intention is to address more lines when weather permits.
Mayor Petrovsky thanked the Council members who had volunteered to host a community haunted house that was a great success. Cheryl Sturms reported that the groups recent fundraising efforts had collected $47,773 which included the Calhoun Commission contribution and cash donations in the amount of $10,050.
Councilwoman Emilee Morgan spoke with John King, Office of Environmental Advocate who is assisting the town a list of requirement that need to be met to qualify for assistance in getting rid of possibly six structures in the Town of Grantsville.
Jerry Howell asked the Mayor what the plans were for the Rainbow Hotel Property to which the Mayor responded that they are still waiting on a clear title for the Rainbow property, and that no specific plans have been made.
An audit approval for the 23-24 audit to be done by same auditor as previous year was made with all council members in favor.
The city renewed their Shentel franchise agreement. The 5 year renewal gives Shentel right of ways and equipment responsibility, the ability to trim around equipment to prevent possible structure issues and liability. Motion passed unanimously
Carl Ballengee of the Calhoun Christmas celebration committee spoke to the Mayor and Council about this years “Musical nights and magical light” themed Christas event. The parade line up will be at the Grantsville Fire house and the route will proceed across the bridge, left at the caution light, down Main Street and end at Leaf Bank Road. Fire and Emergency Services will turn on Court Street at the Courthouse to clear them away from the parade in case they are needed for an emergency. The Parade will begin at 6 p.m. with festivities throughout the town. The committee also requested permission to take over decorating the traffic island toward town hill. The council agreed for the Committee to take charge and offered their assistance.
Following the payment of bills, council adjourned.
