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Cloverdale Town Council hears building updates
CLOVERDALE -- During its last public meeting of 2018 which took less than an hour, the Cloverdale Town Council were given various updates on ongoing construction and local representation. Council members also heard complaints from residents who have tried to reach the Town Hall.
After the council had approved its claims and transfers, Town Marshal Steve Hibler gave his regular report on the number of arrests and traffic violations and criminal activity to this point in the year.
In addition, Hibler commented that officers had themselves invested in necessary items such as first-aid kits out of their own funds. Hibler also recounted how one officer had bought Christmas gifts for children living in a negative household, which he said was a testament to the department’s commitment to the community and its wellbeing.
Next, Clerk-Treasurer Cheryl Galloway informed the council it had to appoint a new person in the Putnam County Convention and Visitor Bureau, after Beau Baird was elected as state representative for House District 44. The council moved to appoint Laura Hatton, who has previously served as the town’s social media manager.
Galloway also called for the council’s approval for a year-end meeting to close up the town’s finances until the beginning of 2019. Council members set a public meeting for 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 27 in the Town Hall to address final expenses.
Town Manager Wayne Galloway followed to give some welcome news to the audience by stating the former Wendy’s restaurant at 1015 N. Main St. was well into its renovations. Galloway said a restaurant called the Macaroni Grill is set to occupy the space by the end of January. The restaurant is not associated with the Romano’s Macaroni Grill chain, and will offer a variety of food choices.
Before opening the floor to public comments, residents Kay Gedert and Dawn Wade thanked the council for allowing them to use Town Hall to host the recent carriage rides and other festive activities last weekend. Those were part of the annual Christmas in Cloverdale celebrations, and both Gedert and Wade expressed hope the town would allow use of the building for next year’s events.
Before it adjourned the meeting, the Town Council heard comments regarding difficulties in reaching officials at the Town Hall. Stardust Hills resident Don Gedert summed up that he has only received voicemail, and that he preferred to speak with someone on the other end of the line. Wayne Galloway said the phone system had recently gone down, and that it was possible Gedert had called during that time.
Cheryl Galloway was concerned that calls had gone unanswered, given that town employees regularly answer calls. She said further that Endeavor Communications would be contacted to test the system for possible glitches.
The next regular meeting of the Cloverdale Town Council is scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 8 at 7 p.m. in the Cloverdale Town Hall.