WELLMAN

As Wellman’s city-owned roller-skating rink saw the departure of a dependable high-school aged employee last week, the city council considered how he might be replaced at their regular meeting on Monday night. Because the employee covered all parties and weekend shifts, the council acknowledged that finding a single person to replace him may be difficult.

The council ultimately approved the city advertise the open skating rink position and hire one to three people to cover the shifts needed at their June 3 meeting. They hope to find applicants who can take responsibility; pay would be commensurate.

A public hearing was held for a general obligation bond vehicle acquisition loan agreement during which no comments, written or verbal, were made. The council subsequently passed a resolution authorizing and approving the loan agreement for a new truck.

The council voted to approve renewal of the health insurance policy for city employees; the premium increased 5.12% over last year.

The council also approved the preliminary and final plat for the Rios property, which will be divided into three lots, one of which will be the site of a primary residence. The plat was approved by Planning and Zoning last week.

The city will continue to pursue 124 recipients of income surveys who have not returned them by calling and knocking on doors. The city needs 100% response in order to receive $500,000 in Community Development Block Grant funding for the water main/water source project. Surveys were sent to a random sampling of residents.

At the conclusion of the meeting, it was noted that the splash pad at North Park is awaiting state inspection before landscaping can be completed. The downtown farmers market season will open on Tuesday, June 4.