By Tanna Friday
For The Tribune
SPRINGVILLE — The city of Springville is putting more effort into beautifying in the downtown area.
During Monday’s regular meeting, the Springville City Council approved an ordinance and resolution aimed at improving and beautifying the community.
The council held a public hearing regarding five properties located in the McDonald Farm subdivision which contain weeds and overgrowth that constitute a public nuisance. The council awarded Tolbert Landscaping to abate the nuisances on lots 20, 22, 47, and 48 for a total of 0.00.
The city council members also approved an ordinance to establish a City of Springville Beautification Board. This board, composed of “no less than three members and no more than nine members,” will report to the council and, after serving their initial term, shall serve three-year staggered terms.
Mayor William Isley, Jr.’s recommendation to the Council that the following members serve the initial term: Councilor Sherry Reeves, Ann Underwood, Faye Kinstler, Ellen House, and Sarah Trotter.
The purpose of the board is to beautify and maintain the city right of way, properties and city parks. The board will work in conjunction with other community volunteer and civic organizations and interested individuals to beautify and improve the cleanliness of the city.
In other matters, the council:
— Approved minutes of Nov. 6 regular council meeting and work session;
— Approved October budget report;
— Reappointed Sentell Killingsworth to the Historical Commission to serve a 3 year term; and
— Approved $2,500 towards the purchase of a projector/screen for city hall and additional portable projector for the use of other departmental needs.