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Council hears $29,000 estimate to clear Galeria ditch; mayor to seek cheaper option, to research Wilkerson tile work
Summary
During the Nov. 4 Newport City Council meeting Council Member Carol Falwell asked about cleaning a ditch in Galeria; Mayor Ratliffe said he had an estimate of $29,000 to remove tree and debris and would pursue more economical options. Council Member Michael Allen asked about replacing tiles on Wilkerson; the mayor said he would look into engineering, cost and possible grants.
Council Member Carol Falwell asked the Newport City Council about cleaning a ditch in the Galeria neighborhood at the Nov. 4 meeting. Mayor Ratliffe said he had received an estimate of $29,000 to remove a tree and debris from the ditch and that he was looking into a more economical solution.
Council Member Michael Allen raised a separate maintenance question about replacing tiles on Wilkerson. Mayor Ratliffe said he would investigate the engineering requirements, the likely cost and whether grant funding might be available to help cover the work.
No formal motions or budget allocations were made at the meeting on either item; the transcript records the inquiries and the mayor's commitment to investigate options.
With no further business the council adjourned.
