Rockwood council approves routine departmental payments, renews assessing contract and announces Memorial Day parade

Rockwood — At its May 6 meeting the Rockwood City Council approved several routine departmental payments and administrative renewals, and discussed upcoming community events.

The council approved payment of $5,495 to Bio-Care for the fire department's annual physicals (M-095-26) and $709.94 to Conway's Auto Repair for utility truck repairs (M-096-26). Both motions were made by Mercure and seconded by Robertson and passed unanimously.

City Administrator Trush presented a one-year renewal of a professional service agreement with Anthony Fucco Assessing Consultant, Inc. (May 2026'027). The council approved the renewal by motion M-098-26.

Police Chief Hill provided community reminders during departmental reports, urging residents not to park across sidewalks, to call Steven's Disposal before placing large items at the curb for pickup and reminding residents it is time to cut grass. "Please do not park across the sidewalks," Hill said, and "Time to cut the grass," in the recorded remarks.

Mayor Troy A. Cox outlined community events for late spring and summer, including a Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 25 at 10:00 a.m., beginning on Lamont Street and ending at Mercure Park. Planned activities listed in the mayor's report included face painting, helicopter rides, bounce houses, pony rides, a bike raffle and food trucks. The council also noted a city-wide garage sale for May 29'31 (permit $2, deadline May 27 at noon) and a Touch-a-Truck event scheduled for Aug. 29 with a sensory-friendly hour from 10 to 11 a.m.

The council adjourned following a motion by Mercure and Robertson (M-102-26).