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Man seeks payment for door after police break-in
By Pam Robinson
The Mount Vernon City Council approved on first reading an ordinance of
additional appropriations in the amount of $85,000 to pave Grant Street.
City Attorney Beth McFadin-Higgins explained before the vote at the Monday,
August 23, meeting that the street department had a cash balance this year
in the Motor Vehicle Highway Fund II and would like to use the money for the
paving.
In addition, council approved on first reading the ordinance of
appropriations and tax rates for the year ending Dec. 31, 2011. This
ordinance along with the ordinance resulting in the paving of Grant Street
will now be published and followed by a public hearing during the regular
council meeting on Monday, September 13.
When the council met as the Water Utility Board, City Water Superintendent
Chuck Gray reported good news as well. He said the water plant had received
a good inspection report from the Indiana Department of Environmental
Management, or IDEM. Furthermore, he said IDEM had accepted the city’s
temporary plan for sludge treatment. City Attorney Higgins verified the
sludge treatment contract would receive Mayor Tucker’s signature after the
meeting.
In other business:
•David Wiginton of 530 W. Second St. addressed Council to request payment of
$3,500 in damages resulting from the city police breaking in his front door
early this year after someone reportedly called 911 and gave the wrong
address—Wiginton’s address. Attorney Higgins reported to council that the
city insurance carrier had denied Wiginton’s claim, citing municipal
immunity. Wiginton refuses to file with the provider of his homeowner’s
insurance or against the 911 caller, who, he says, has no money. Wiginton
says the city should pay for its mistake. Attorney Higgins advised the
matter was an issue to take up with the Board of Public Works and Safety in
any case. Wiginton says he will protest at upcoming city events if the city
denies his request for payment.
•Mayor John Tucker announced that the first phase of riverfront development
is complete, coming in ahead of time and under budget. He noted the extra
money will be spent on extra benches and more trash cans. Final walk-through
of the project was conducted Friday, August 27. In addition, Mayor Tucker
reported that the silo demolition bid packets are out.
•Acting as Water Utility Board, council approved a water bill adjustment for
Sue Terrell at 501 E. Fifth St. The adjustment will come after Terrell
receives two months of normal billing with the water department taking an
average of those two bills.
• Councilwoman Becky Higgins encouraged residents to visit the Vietnam
Moving Wall, September 2-6, and Mount Vernon River Days, the second weekend
in September. She asked that everyone keep the city clean and smile.
• Council voted to reschedule the Monday, October 11, meeting (a city
holiday) for Wednesday, October 13.
The Mount Vernon City Council will meet again Monday, September 13, 2010, at
7 p.m. in the City Hall Annex.
