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Wymore awards cemetery fence bid to local blacksmith, contingent on grant
Summary
The council approved an estimated $90,000 bid from Todd Wilcox of Barneston Blacksmith Shop to replace the Wymore Cemetery fence, contingent on securing a grant; the city will remove the old fence but keep the cemetery archway.
The Wymore City Council voted to approve a bid from Todd Wilcox of Barneston Blacksmith Shop to install a heavy‑duty fence at Wymore Cemetery, pending grant funding.
Pam Gerdes, speaking for the cemetery board, recommended Wilcox’s fence as a superior, heavy‑duty option. Councilmember Lawrence Mallam (commenting as a resident) noted that choosing a local contractor keeps money in the community. The council approved the estimated $90,000 bid from Wilcox contingent on receiving a grant; the motion carried 4-0.
Councilmembers said the city will remove the existing fence and retain the archway that reads “Wymore Cemetery.” The motion specified the award is contingent on grant funding; no grant source or timeline was recorded in the meeting.
