Medaryville Town Council members held the final reading over two ordinances related to election procedures when they met last week.
Clerk-Treasurer Judy Harwood explained that town council members were considering these ordinances in order to adjust term lengths. She said the switch will have a positive impact on the cost of running an election.
She stated, “What they’re trying to do is get on the presidential elections and then there’s no cost to the town if they do that.” Continue reading
Medaryville Town Council members continue to fund park improvement efforts with money awarded through a Pulaski County Community Foundation of Pulaski County grant.
Last year, the town was awarded a total of $10,000 through the Community Foundation’s “Love Your Community” placemaking grant. Continue reading
Executive Director of Kankakee-Iroquois Regional Planning Commission Edwin Buswell provided Medaryville Town Council members with a recommendation when they met last Wednesday.
According to Clerk-Treasurer Judy Harwood, Buswell recommended hiring Lindi Conover-Thompson to do a full-service income survey for the town. Officials will soon be seeking financial assistance for the proposed water tower project. In order to receive any kind of grant funding, they will need to provide necessary data that this type of survey will gather. Continue reading
The Medaryville Town Council members will work to get funding to build a new water tower.
The town council members met in special session Monday night to discuss repairing the current water tower or erecting a completely new structure. According to Clerk-Treasurer Judy Harwood, the council weighed both options quite heavily. They eventually decided to build a new water tower as it was the most economical option.
The Town of Medaryville may soon be changing its election cycle. Clerk-Treasurer Judy Harwood says the town council is considering a pair of ordinances that would move the town’s elections to presidential election years. “So then, there’ll be a one-year term for the first election, which will fall in our general election time, and then after that one-year term, then we’ll fall in with the presidential term,” she explains.
The Town of Medaryville is getting ready for its summer street paving project. Last week, the town council approved a contract with McMahon Associates for engineering work, according to Clerk-Treasurer Judy Harwood. She says the project will include the reconstruction of Main Street and a couple other roads in town.
The Medaryville Town Council continues planning for a new water tower. Last week, representatives from Commonwealth Engineers reviewed the different types of water towers with council members, and made some recommendations for replacing the town’s current one, according to Clerk-Treasurer Judy Harwood.
The Medaryville Town Council has finalized the sale of an unneeded police car. Council members held off on selling the 2009 Dodge Charger last month, after bids came in lower than expected. Continue reading
The Medaryville Town Council has decided to renew its contract with MCO for another year. The company helps with testing the town’s water system and wastewater treatment lagoon, according to Clerk-Treasurer Judy Harwood.
The Medaryville Town Council is considering its options before selling an unneeded police car. Bids for the 2009 Dodge Charger were opened during Wednesday’s council meeting, according to Clerk-Treasurer Judy Harwood.
The Medaryville Town Council approved a few yearly appointments when it met for the final time of the year last week. Council Vice President Suzanna Wilcoxon was once again selected to represent the town on the Kankakee-Iroquois Regional Planning Commission, according to Clerk-Treasurer Judy Harwood. The town council also renewed its contract with Town Attorney Amber Lapaich.
The Town of Medaryville plans to sell an unneeded police vehicle. The town council decided last week to seek bids from interested buyers, according to Clerk-Treasurer Judy Harwood.
The Town of Medaryville has some leftover money, as 2017 comes to an end. Clerk-Treasurer Judy Harwood says the town council transferred $43,000 in unused money into its Rainy Day Fund last week.
The Medaryville Town Council has finalized the town’s 2018 salary ordinance.
The Town of Medaryville has hired a new attorney to deal specifically with ordinance violations. Blair Todd has been chosen to take over the job, according to Clerk-Treasurer Judy Harwood. Continue reading
Medaryville Police officers have a new set of policies to follow. The new Standard Operating Guidelines were formally accepted by the town council Wednesday, according to Clerk-Treasurer Judy Harwood.
The Town of Medaryville is moving ahead with the purchase of land for a new water tower. The town council voted Wednesday to buy the property across the street from the town hall for a cost of $7,500, according to Clerk-Treasurer Judy Harwood.
Medaryville’s Halloween celebrations will lead to the closure of a downtown street Tuesday evening. After trick-or-treating wraps up at 7:00, the Medaryville Fire Department will have its annual costume judging for local children.
The Town of Medaryville will soon have a new insurance provider. During a special session Wednesday, the town council decided to switch to Bliss McKnight, according to Deputy Clerk Jackie Hines.
Medaryville’s 2018 budget was formally adopted by the town council Wednesday. It calls for a General Fund of more than $257,000 and a Motor Vehicle Highway Fund of just under $76,000, with a total budget of just over $474,000.
