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Creg Pike Fills City Council Vacancy

Kimball City Council is back at full strength.

In order to make the council complete, Mayor Keith Prunty's appointment of Creg Pike to fill the vacancy on the council was accepted Tuesday by a motion and a second. The measure passed, 3-0, to have Pike fill the seat that opened when Christy Warner stepped down.

Pike then took the oath of office and climbed on board to join the council.

Mary Lynch student, Lane Cook led the Kimball City Council in the Pledge of Allegiance for the Feb. 18 meeting.

The first order of business for the city council was the One and Six Year Plan for the streets. The hearing was opened and Jim Shoup explained the past projects and describe the future projects. The hearing closed and the council voted 3-0 to approved the plan.

The lengthy city audit was presented by Michael Hoback and received by the council.

Business continued with a Business Infrastructure Improvement Grant for Phoenix Conoco. It was approved in the amount of $10,307. Meanwhile, a New Business Incentive Program was approved for One Stop Safety Solutions, LLC.

Numerous other items were discussed, such as the Fitness Center, a regional landfill and the Kimball Public Library update.

Lastly, the council approved redirection of alley traffic between Chestnut and Walnut street to one way traffic heading north. A resolution for the March meeting will be prepared. Signage also will be prepared.

 
 
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