Town Hall discussed at Sunman mtg.
Cathy May - Contributing Writer

There was a good deal of discussion on the Town Hall Accessibility Evaluation created by Hannum, Wagle and Cline at the January 20, Sunman Town Board meeting.

The report details changes that need to be made to the new town hall building to make it ADA compliant. The costs could reach $290,000. The biggest expense would be an elevator at $116,500. Board member John Campbell felt the town should investigate the cost of putting up a 3,500 square foot building. The matter will be taken under advisement.

Clerk-Treasurer Kris Schneider updated the board on the Economic Development Strategy developed for the Ripley County Economic Development Corporation by Thomas P. Miller and Associates. It stresses the development of the I-74 corridor and the expansion of the tourism industry. The report will be presented to the public on March 3.

The contractor for the sanitary sewer line at Raintree Terrace has yet to be selected. Both contractors who submitted bids will be sent a list of questions that must be answered before the job is awarded.

Marshal Mark Denny reported the vehicles are in good shape and the Reserve Officers are up to date on their hours. Denny suggested that council update the emergency snow removal routes. It takes two council members to declare a snow emergency.

All three board members attended the meeting: Wayne Jenner, John Campbell and Mike Wolffe. Also present to advise the board was Clerk-Treasurer Kris Schneider. The next meeting of the Sunman Town Board will be February 17, at 6:30 p.m. at the new Sunman Town Hall.