Marla Jones, Managing Editor
FORT PAYNE, Ala.--(Full video on Southern Torch Facebook page) The Fort Payne City Council held its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, October 18.
After a several complaints regarding the steep drop off at the Alabama Walking Park, the Fort Payne Council approved a fence be installed. On Tuesday, the Council approved the extension of fencing from the Alabama Walking Park to the Davis House Apartments. The estimated cost for the extension is $12,000-$15,000.
“This is alot cheaper than a law suit” stated council member John Smith, concerning the safety issue.
Mayor Brian Baine stated that he wanted the citizens of Fort Payne voices by heard. Fort Payne is doing an online survey called Fort Payne Forward to get input from citizens. The City wants to know what people want in housing, recruitment in retail and restaurants, along with their thoughts on the expansion of sewer and water in the City. You can take the survey at www.surveymonkey.com
The Council approved the following:
- Little River Burgers and Brews, Restaurant Retail Liquor License Application
- Annual agreement with ALDOT for snow and ice removal.
The following Activity Permits were granted:
- United Givers Fund, Campaign Kickoff Fund Raiser, and Volunteer
Recruitment, Rotary Pavilion, Friday, October 21 st from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00
p.m.
- Dekalb Animal Hospital, Rotary Pavilion, Halloween Party for Clients and Pets,
Sunday, October 30 from 2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m.
The Fort Payne City Council meets the first and third Tuesday of each month, beginning at 12:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers on the second floor of the Fort Payne City Hall.
