By: Anna Wozniak
THE VILLAGE REPORTER
anna@thevillagereporter.com
The Bryan City Council met on Monday, May 6th at 5:30 p.m. After the approval of the April 15th council meeting minutes, Jim Kozumplik, Steve Alspaugh, John Betts, Richard Hupe, and Mary Leatherman heard from Steve Cox off of Huntington Drive.
Cox gave thanks for the notice left prior to the work beginning at Huntington Drive, and Mayor Schlade shared that the thanks should go to BMU, and that Director Schultz would be more than happy to hear the compliment.
Cox then brought attention to the shattering of the surface on an island in the road. Mayor Schlade asked if the street commissioner was informed, and then Mr. Cox thanked council for their time.
Mr. Weber then shared that after reading over the golf cart ordinance, the second draft seemed like a step in the right direction, especially as Bryan faces 35 miles per hour roads with heavy commercial traffic.
Mr. Weber then added that the passing of this ordinance would offer more in tax dollars, and offer an additional amenity to make Bryan more appealing to older residents.
High and Main streets would be off limits to golf carts, with the ability to cross the streets at a light, and the maximum road speed that they would be allowed on increased to 35 miles per hour.
It was shared that this provides a more convenient, affordable way for residents to travel over a traditional vehicle. A final and third reading of the ordinance will be given at the next meeting.
Conversation was held on potential safety concerns, especially with maintaining the park grounds, with concerns focused on wet ground.
Discussion was held on potential issues, with it being shared that council could rescind the ordinance at any time with a fair vote.
After the third reading of the golf cart ordinance, an ordinance to approve prosecution services through Rupp, Hagans & Bohmer, LLP was approved.
An ordinance was then read and approved that gave Mayor Schlade permission to enter into a purchase agreement with Nihart Real Estate, LLC for an expansion project.
A resolution was approved for the police chief to apply for two additional grants, as was a resolution accepting a $11,750 donation for the Fountain City Amphitheater.
An ordinance providing for appropriations was approved on its first reading after a suspension of the rules. The appropriations included the donation for the amphitheater, with everyone who donated thanked, with special thanks given to Spangler’s Candy Company. The appropriation also provided for a donation to the Lincoln Park project.
A building permit was approved for a remodel to the Radiation Oncology Center at 524 West High Street. The project is estimated to cost $611,000.
Mayor Schlade shared that there is a conflict with the date of the next council meeting, with a motion then approved to move the meeting to May 21, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. before council voted to adjourn.