Reynolds public works outlines stormwater and paving project; council backs beautification plan review

REYNOLDS March 17, 2025 Public Works Director Scott Jones told the City Council that a stormwater and paving project is estimated to start in June or July 2025 and that he has requested an update from Senator Ossif's office on a $2 million water-project grant application submitted in March 2024.

Director Scott Jones said the municipality hopes to begin work in the summer months and asked for council support and coordination with other departments. The transcript records his request for an update from the senator's office; the grant status and potential scope of work were not specified in the meeting.

Resident priorities and beautification: Resident Dawn Kinsey Ogburn asked what the paving priority will be given the state funds the city received and asked about the council's stance on a beautification plan. Councilor Hannah Sloan moved to review Mrs. Ogburn's beautification plan and to support progress; Mayor Protem Tommy Beeland seconded and the motion passed unanimously.

Community concerns: Resident Melinda Mathis Howell asked for a follow-up regarding a survey for property at 26 N Lashley Street and said she planned to photograph poor roads and, if no action is taken, pursue the attorney general's office. "If nothing is done about it, I am going to the attorney general's office," the transcript records.

Budget context: City Clerk Sissy McLaughlin reported that February closed with positive numbers and urged the council to remain diligent with spending as budget materials for the third quarter were circulated for review.

Next steps: Public works will pursue updates from the senator's office on the referenced grant application and will work with the city clerk and police on any logistics tied to paving and festival planning. The council requested the beautification plan be reviewed and supported by staff.