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Public works: Christmas lights up, Van Buren restripe quoted at $2,168; work deferred until spring

Village Board of Trustees, Village of New Athens · November 18, 2024
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Summary

Superintendent Chris Remick reported most Christmas lights are installed, said he will contact Ameren about light-pole issues, and presented a $2,168 quote to restripe Van Buren Street; the board agreed to wait until spring to act on the restriping.

Superintendent of Public Works Chris Remick told trustees that most of the village’s Christmas lights are in place but that some light poles have issues; Mayor Behnken asked whether Ameren had been contacted and Remick said he would contact the utility the next day. Remick said Spotsylvania Street is nearly complete but still needs painting and striping.

Remick said he received a quote of $2,168.00 to have Van Buren Street restriped but that the board decided to wait until spring before undertaking that work. He also referenced discussions about selling parts of the old Riverhouse and noted uncertainty about whether smoke damage makes the old Riverhouse salvageable.