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Georgetown council approves starting process for dam-area improvements; Men’s Club seeks grant and Jim Chandler naming
Summary
The council unanimously agreed to begin the process for a GRF Men’s Club-led dam improvement project — including boat ramps and trails — and supported a proposal to name the site the Jim Chandler Dam; the club will work with the city grant writer and provide volunteers.
The Georgetown City Council voted unanimously on Jan. 20 to begin the process for a dam-area improvement project presented by the GRF Men’s Club and its representative, William Schlunaker. The club seeks grant funding for new boat ramps, trails and cleanup and plans to fundraise and supply volunteers; the minutes indicate the grant would be submitted in the city’s name and the club will meet with the city’s grant writer.
Mayor Darin Readnour noted ongoing work to clean up asphalt and concrete piles at the site and mentioned officially naming the area the Jim Chandler Dam. The council approved a motion to start the process on a motion by Alder Michelle Brooks with Alder Curt Gordon seconding; the minutes record the action as approved unanimously 5–0.
The minutes do not specify the grant program to which the club will apply, the grant amount sought, or a timeline for grant submission or council consideration of any required agreements. The men’s club said it will undertake fundraising and provide volunteers for the work; the city will coordinate grant submission and review the project through its regular grant and contracting processes.
