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City of Columbia Mayor's Report

The City of Columbia Mayor's Report for the month of September, 2020

By Mayor Pam Hoots

1. The gas department completed their leak survey.

2. Second progress meeting on the Green Hills gas line project was held the last week of the month. The project has been going well. Jerry Watson has been contacting residents and businesses on the route for possible hookup.

3. The gas department did a project on North 61. Boring under the creek.

4. The Dairy Queen continues to progress well. They did a job fair on Wednesday and Thursday, September 30 and October 1.

5. Senture continues to do job fairs at the city park on Fairgrounds Street. They have hired around 90 fulltime and 10 parttime. These jobs are remote/work from home.

6. The Street Department has turned in around 30 street lights for repair during the last two months (most are completed).

7. The Street Department picked-up around twenty loads of brush during September.

8. Roger Coffey with the Street Department retired during September. We wish Roger the best.

9. Jackie Chapman has been hired for the Street Department. Jackie has several years of experience in maintenance in various fields. We welcome him to Columbia.



10. Several zoom meetings were held during the month.

11. The Parks and Recreation did pressure washing at the city park on Fairgrounds Street.

12. The Parks and Recreation did sanitizing of all playground equipment at city parks.

13. The Parks and Recreation have been working at the Little League Park for needs due to several tournaments.

14. The city will be asking local businesses to dress up for Halloween, two food trucks will be at the city parking lot, and encouraging lighting up (orange).

15. We have several that are volunteering for our Christmas activities. More later.

16. Mary Ann Loy oversaw a Plant Swap at the Trabue Russell House in September.

17. A tree was removed at the Trabue Russell House. It was done due to safety and state of tree. The wood was given to local residents for firewood.

18. A tree was removed at the new park on Burkesville Street. It was done due to safety and state of tree (near roadway). The wood was given to local residents for firewood.

19. Our Friday Food Truck events, bringing people back downtown, are a success.


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