By Terry Schrimscher, For The Tribune
SPRINGVILLE — The Springville City Council met Monday night, October 17, for the second regular meeting of the month. The meeting was very brief, with most of the discussion held in the work session prior to the meeting.
In the work session, Asa Sargent presented an update on building permits in the city. Sargent serves as Building Inspector for the Building and Zoning department.
‘Total permits issued is 577. We had 85 new residentials, six new commercial, 194 electrical permits, 52 gas, 93 plumbing, 95 mechanical, and 52 miscellaneous,” Sargent said.
In his report, Sargent presented figures showing $265,547.12 in fees collected so far in the 2021-2022 fiscal year. He continued his presentation by explaining the inspection process to the members of the Council. Sargent said the city had conducted 765 residential inspections for new homes this fiscal year and 54 inspections for new businesses.
“Many of our employees and department heads wear multiple hats, but I don’t know that any wear more than Asa,” added Mayor Dave Thomas after the report.
In the regular meeting, Earl Peoples, Public Works Superintendent, presented a request from Karen Lee Estates for the installation of lights in the subdivision. City Attorney James Hill suggested creating a policy to manage such requests. The Council decided to wait on the request until a policy could be presented.
In other business, the Council requested Peoples conduct a cost study to determine if the city can feasibly begin collection services for debris. Earlier in the year, the city had issues getting vendors to stay caught up with debris collection.
Before adjourning the meeting, Mayor Thomas read a letter of support for the City of Argo, which is seeking grant funding to ease traffic problems at the intersection of Hwy 11 and Argo Margaret Road. The intersection has long been a sore spot for traffic flow due to a train track running close to the intersection.
Thomas also asked the Council to consider financial support for the ARC of St. Clair County and is expected to present a request for funding for the organization at a future meeting.