This morning’s Mitchell County Commission meeting was the first to take place in the new county commission room on the main floor of the courthouse. It was also the first chaired by new Commission Chairman Tom Claussen.
Early in the meeting County Projects Superintendent Larry Emerson reported a a spate of vandalism occurred on P-Road starting about 5-miles north of Hunter to about the old Round Springs School Building.
Over the approximately 12-miles stretch of gravel road, 13-stop signs had been knocked over by a vehicle or vehicles. Emerson said all of the signs were repaired last Friday.
The commissioners’ frustration was apparent as they discussed different ways to reinforce the signs, including putting them on steel posts – especially after hearing Emerson say, Vandalism in that area happens pretty frequently.”
Unfortunately, the potential liability of making the signs more vandal proof could cost the county much more money than simply repairing them.
In other action, the commissioners decided to allow bids to be taken on county dumpsters. Eric and Todd Dunstan, from Dunstan Trucking, made the request arguing the contract dealt with public money and thus should be bid out. The current contract for the service is with Hiserote Trash and Removal Service.
The commissioners also heard a positive report from Mitchell County Economic Development Director Murray McGee concerning new business interest in locating to Mitchell County. McGee also had a positive report in regard to the Crown Home Project saying, “All of 8-houses are framed and has attracted a greater than expected number of applicants for the moderate income level homes being constructed in the Ackerman Addition.
McGee also said the City of Tipton has clear title again to the old school building at the south end of town. The most recent use of the building was as an academy for troubled boys.
McGee said the biggest stumbling block right now is the cost of getting the electricity turned back on.
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