By Sarah Richardson
During the regularly scheduled White Sulphur Springs City Council meeting on Monday, Mayor Kathy Glover provided an overview of the dilapidated building project, saying that eight structures have been removed so far at the following locations: 709 Greenbrier Ave., 131 Neely Street, 203 and 219 Mill Hill Dr., 196 Barton Road, 251 Bennett St., 135 Rivera Circle, and 235 Trail Lane.
“There were four additional structures that were put out for bids,” said Mayor Glover, who said a special meeting must be called to review those and approve moving forward. The properties for those bids are 175 and 193 Maple Avenue, 133 Allegheny Street, and 262 Branch Street.
She also said that there were a total of 68 letters sent in the mail recently regarding town ordinance violations. She states that of those 68, six were granted extensions, 14 have made no attempts to rectify their violations and the city will follow up with them, 28 need to be followed up with, 13 have been corrected, and seven are still actively working on correcting their violations. “That is going forward, and is a work in progress,” she said.
Councilmember Thomas Taylor reminded attendees that the city does have a leash law, and encouraged the community to call 911 if there is ever a loose dog threatening or attacking anyone. He also said that certain projects do require a building permit, including fences, and said to call City Hall for more information.
Mayor Glover said that the White Sulphur Public Pool will be open seven days per week, and the cost is $5 per person for individual admission. Pool passes will also be available. Senior Swim is from 10:30 a.m. to 12, and open pool hours are 12 to 6. Pool parties are Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 6 to 8 p.m. She said they are also working on adding an electronic pay option, and that new parts have been added to the heater element for the pool. “If everything goes as planned, the pool will be heated this year,” said Glover.
A third reading for the increase in the garbage rate was held, which will raise the garbage bill by 75 cents. “This will bring the 2025 current garbage rate up to a total of $21 for the basic residential garbage rate,” said Mayor Glover.
“We are not trying to make any money on this, we are just trying to break even at the end of the year,” explained Councilmember Lockhart.
