The Chillicothe Street projects continue to move forward. City Administrator Roze Frampton says the contractors have completed one of the three streets on this year’s list. Frampton says the contractor was supposed to have the work on Woodrow complete before the start of the school year, but at this point, they are unsure if they will meet the deadline. Frampton […]
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The Chillicothe City Council approved a one-time addendum for a $6,000 payment to Main Street Chillicothe for the watering of the flower pots and planters in the downtown area. The council approved the re-appointment of Mel Gregg to the Railroad Advisory Board. The Council approved the addendum of the contract for engineer services With Allgeier, Martin & Associates to prepare […]
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Decisions on the Strand Hotel Apartments are on the Chillicothe City Council agenda for Monday. The meeting begins at 5:30 pm at the CMU meeting room. Under appearances, Mayor Theresa Kelly will recommend Mel Gregg for reappointment to the Railroad Board. Ordinances include: Accepting the gift of the Strand Hotel Apartments property Approving an agreement with Zabka Properties to manage […]
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Personnel matters were approved by the Chillicothe City Council in Tuesday’s executive session. For the Chillicothe Police Department, the council approved a change in status for Dispatcher Tara Rawlings. As of September 8th, she will go from Full Time to Part Time – as needed. Her pay rate will remain at $15.00 / hour. The Council approved hiring two new […]
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The weather has delayed a few of the Chillicothe Street Projects. Street Superintendent Jeff Gillespie says one of the projects was just completed. Irving Street near the Museum reopened Wednesday afternoon. In addition, the work on Woodrow between Clay and Third Street is waiting to begin. That project includes relocating a gas line and the reconstruction of the street.
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Chillicothe Street Projects For This Year The Chillicothe Street Projects have begun. Street Superintendent Jeff Gillespie says there are several projects scheduled, including the work on Irving that has already begun. Gillespie says the gas lines that are moved will be completely out of the street so the new street surface will not need to be cut if service is […]
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A used street roller for the Chillicothe Street Department was approved by the Chillicothe City Council Monday. Street Superintendent Jeff Gillespie says the bid for the roller is $19,900 from Foley Equipment. The city received four bids for the roller.
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The Chillicothe Street Crew is getting rid of an old paving machine. The City Council approved adding the machine to the surplus property list. City Administrator Darin Chappell says the new paving machine that was purchased this year has been put to good use and will be used more in the future. Chappell says the Street Department started with smaller […]
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A Chillicothe employee was promoted to full time status in a closed executive session of the Chillicothe City Council. On a vote of 5-0, the Chillicothe city Council approved Troy Cranmer to split his time between the Street Department and Airport. He will work part time as a diesel mechanic in the street department and part time mowing/maintenance at the […]
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As the time for the Christmas Holiday season approaches and the community prepares for events, it will soon be time to hang snowflakes along Washington Street. Before that can be done, there are bulbs to change. The Chillicothe Area Chamber of Commerce will have a bulb-changing gathering Tuesday, November 9th, from 5:30 to 7:00 at the CMU Warehouse at 1515 […]
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