City of Jewett relaxes firearms ordinance

Architect Paul McCullough and school board member Jennifer Humphries consider selections for the new campus' carpet, tile, etc. Van'Go'photo The City of Jewett held its regular meeting January 12 at the Jewett City Hall. Mayor Judi Kirkpatrick advised Council members that it appears necessary to revise the firearms ordinance which went into effect in December. There are several individuals who live within the city limits who have plots of land large enough for hunting and these citizens need an exception, especially during deer season. The Council voted to issue exceptions on a case by case basis.

The Council awarded the wastewater system improvement project to McKinney & McMillan, inc. with a bid of $837,540. Rudy Hibbeler advised members that this company had built the waste water plant thirty-one years ago and he has complete faith in them.

Water Treatment Construction Company was awarded the water system improvement project with a bid of $138,400. This includes demolition of some old equipment and drilling a new well, which is in progress.

City employee Rudy Hibbeler explains where certain sections of land are located within the Jewett City limits. Sherry's Shots The City of Jewett General Election will be held in May and will have four positions open. One is the Mayor position and three council positions.

Francisca Ramirez requested permission to move her mobile home onto a lot in Jewett. The mayor and council determined that the home fit the City's criteria and advised Ramirez that she would need to come back on Tuesday and secure a permit and pay fees.

In regular business December minutes were approved, check and deposit listings were approved and the budget report was approved.

Mayor Kirkpatrick said she had not heard from the person concerning the price of land being considered for purchase. The Council approved appointment of Barbara Dorsey to the Zoning Commission.