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Johnston gets mosquito-spraying update; Edwards Building removal delayed pending DHEC permits
Summary
Mayor Holmes reported the chemicals for mosquito spraying have arrived and spraying will start within the week; he also said the contractor for Edwards Building removal is waiting on DHEC permits. Council members reported fire calls, park vandalism, and recommended armory painting.
Mayor Holmes told the council at the Aug. 12 meeting that chemicals required for mosquito spraying had arrived and that spraying would begin within the week.
Holmes also updated the council on the Edwards Building removal, saying the contractor is waiting on permits from the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) before work can begin. No timeline beyond the permit dependency was recorded in the minutes.
In committee reports, Councilman Burton said the fire department had 14 calls and 2 drills since the last meeting. Councilman Miller reported that the town warehouse project is progressing and that vandalism had occurred at the town park; Councilman Burton recommended starting painting of the armory so the building can be used. Mayor Holmes reported one employee out and that repairs on the leaf machine were complete.
These operational updates were recorded for awareness and follow-up; the minutes do not record additional action or funding tied specifically to these items at the Aug. 12 meeting.
