The Huntington City Council meeting of March 25 was filled with emotions.
Proud moments and heated ones compromised the 1 hour 20 minute meeting at City Hall.
The meeting began with the honoring of a Huntington High senior, Kelsi Burns, for her amazing academic achievement and her acceptance into West Point college. Mayor Williams said in honor of Burns Tuesday, March 26 would be Kelsi Burns Day in the city of Huntington.
As the general and wellness part of the meeting opened, ex-council member McCallister shared his concerns for the cleanliness of the city and the welfare of children when mosquitos return for the season. The administration said they would do their best.
Another concerned citizen brought up an idea for Cabell County's Most Wanted - an issue he had brought to a previous city council meeting - and how it would be a "useful tool" for the city of Huntington in catching fugitives.
The council approved the mayor's plan to contract with a cleaning company and clean up the community of Huntington, beginning in July. However, citizen McCallister felt the wrong parts of Huntington will be focused on, when the interstates running through Huntington are the real problem.
In the end of the meeting council members approved the building of a skateboard park near the Riverfront, though some council members had questions about the building in phases. Also the Second Chance Prom was promoted once again for anyone in the area.
Monday, March 25, 2013
Monday, March 11, 2013
City Council 3/11/13
Heads turned at the bi-monthly City Coucil meeting with disgruntled citizens, Mayor Steve Williams declaring a high school wrestling coach honorary mayor and honoring Marshall's own swimming and diving team.
As the meeting opened citizens of Huntington had a chance to let their voice be heard and raise awareness of any issues unbeknownst to the council. This included the questioning of an officer still on duty, parking signs disappearing in the West End of Huntington and an ex-council member who refuses to give up. Tom McCallister continues to attend city council meetings in hopes of making positive changes for the city of Huntington to this day.
Some of the issues brought to council by citizens were not able to be addressed as there was a different authority who could help with the problem.
In a scramble of events the agenda was altered to honor Marshall University's Swimming and Diving team. Seniors from Marshall's swimming and diving team came to represent the school.
Huntington High's Wrestling team was also honored but none received a higher honor than Coach Rob Archer. Mayer Steve Williams honored Coach Archer as honorary mayor March 11-15, 2013.
As the meeting opened citizens of Huntington had a chance to let their voice be heard and raise awareness of any issues unbeknownst to the council. This included the questioning of an officer still on duty, parking signs disappearing in the West End of Huntington and an ex-council member who refuses to give up. Tom McCallister continues to attend city council meetings in hopes of making positive changes for the city of Huntington to this day.
Some of the issues brought to council by citizens were not able to be addressed as there was a different authority who could help with the problem.
In a scramble of events the agenda was altered to honor Marshall University's Swimming and Diving team. Seniors from Marshall's swimming and diving team came to represent the school.
Huntington High's Wrestling team was also honored but none received a higher honor than Coach Rob Archer. Mayer Steve Williams honored Coach Archer as honorary mayor March 11-15, 2013.
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