The Central City Village Board issued a notice for residents that the code enforcement officer would be issuing ordinance violation warnings. Central City residents were asked to ensure their property is not in violation of any ordinance. Mayor Neely Reed also gave a reminder that four-wheelers and three-wheelers are not legal on the streets of Central City and said that several of those vehicles have been seen on the streets. Reed recommended legal alternatives such as golf carts and side-by-sides, with proper licensing and insurance.
The board approved the purchase of two new park signs and a city limit sign on Green Street using capital improvement funds for a total cost of $270. Board member Tom Cagle suggested the village in a future meeting consider putting up signs to mark streets where golf cart crossings are not allowed.
Reed noted the capital improvement fund is running low, with roughly $30,000 left available for spending.
Reed also mentioned that he had spoken to the Marion County Board about animal control alongside representatives from several other municipalities which, like Central City, have been unable to make use of an animal control facility. Marion County currently has an agreement with the city of Centralia to use its animal control facility, but this agreement only covers animals in unincorporated areas, leading to a situation where stray animals in some municipalities have nowhere to be taken.
Central City acknowledged police officer Cade Rose accepting a full-time position with the Clinton County sheriff’s office. Rose will continue to work for Central City part-time. Police Chief James Ramsey said Rose has done great work and thanked him for his contributions.
