WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS W.Va. (WVDN) – On Monday, December 8, the White Sulphur Springs City Council met in regular session.
After the opening pledge, the minutes from the last meeting were approved.
A financial report was given. Among the information the council released was that the books showed a balance of $137,809.95, with expenditures being $184,470.77. That makes the difference $46,660.82.
A year-to-date total was $832,642.56, with expenditures being 1,130,492.88. Making the difference $297,850.32.
The city’s water account fared better as it showed a balance of $101,710.04 with expenditures of $64,882.05. This left no negative balance. The sewer fund year-to-date had $491,178.34. With $529,657.56 in expenditures. That left a deficit of $38,479.22.
Mayor Thomas Taylor said the city is moving forward with paying their aging accounts, but suffered a couple of setbacks with large payments coming out. He said he hopes to have a better update at the next meeting.
The council had a talk with TIF fund attorney John Stump. There is a desire to replace meters, and they did approve a change order for the wastewater plant. They need to revamp a few things.
On hand for an update was Revitalization and Beatification reporter David Dillon. Dillon wanted to thank Gillespie’s, the Garden Club, and the city’s public works Department for the decorations on the bridge and telephone poles downtown. Dillon also said the parade last weekend was a huge success, and lots of people had a great time.
Dillon said the City of White Sulphur Springs is once again sponsoring a Christmas lighting contest. People have until Saturday to sign up, and the participants must keep their display going through December 21. Judging will take place anytime between those dates. Entries will be judged in categories such as best use of lighting, best overall effect, or best theme. There will be a first-place winner and two honorable mentions. The first-place winner will receive a $50 gift card, and each honorable mention will receive a $20 gift card. The winners will be announced on the city’s Facebook page and website. Participants may register at the city hall.
The winner of the basketball signed by Jerry West was chosen Saturday at the tree lighting. Ben Gurley was the winner. Congratulations to Ben.
