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Whigham told it received $1M HUD grant for sewer system
Summary
At its Feb. 10 meeting, the Whigham City Council heard from Paul Fryer, Sanford Bishop's field representative, that the city was awarded a $1,000,000 HUD grant to support a sewer system; council received routine utilities updates and approved the agenda and January minutes.
The Whigham City Council was told on Feb. 10 at Whigham City Hall that the city has been awarded a $1,000,000 grant from HUD to support a sewer system, Paul Fryer, Sanford Bishop's field representative, said during the council's regular meeting.
Fryer told the council that "the City of Whigham had been granted a $1,000,000 grant through the HUD agency to go towards a sewer system," and added there would be paperwork and fine details coming from HUD that City Clerk Rachel Jenson should monitor. Fryer congratulated Mayor Trey Gainous and the council on the award.
The announcement matters because local sewer infrastructure projects typically require federal, state or local approvals and detailed administrative steps before funds can be drawn and construction can begin. Council members did not vote on the grant at the meeting; Fryer's remarks informed the council that the city has an opportunity to move forward pending HUD paperwork and further steps.
Utilities Director Josh Ausburn reported routine maintenance work, including truck maintenance, leak repairs around the city, and heavy right-of-way cutting in recent weeks. Council member Robert Porter asked about the timeline for enforcement and signage on the one-way section of Depot Street; Ausburn said signs have been ordered and he plans to consult a DOT contact about sign spacing and placement.
The meeting opened at 6:00 p.m. with Mayor Trey Gainous presiding; Robert Porter led a prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance. The council unanimously adopted the meeting agenda on a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Jim Sellers with a second from Andrew Walden. The council also unanimously approved the minutes from the January meeting on a motion by Robert Porter, seconded by Walden. With no further business, Porter moved to adjourn, Walden seconded, and the council voted to adjourn at 6:12 p.m.
No formal council action on the HUD grant was recorded at the Feb. 10 meeting; Fryer's statement served as notice that HUD had selected the city for a grant and that next steps would include administrative paperwork to be handled by city staff.
