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May 10, 2011
Council tables arena seating proposal. City Council has tabled a highly-scrutinized proposal to replace seating infrastructure at the Big Sandy Superstore Arena. Reporter Bryan Chambers of The Herald-Dispatch notes tThe city received bids from two companies in February to replace the seating infrastructure at the arena. Irwin Seating of Altamont, Ill., submitted a $3.87 million bid, while Hussey Seating of North Berwick, Maine, submitted the low bid of $2.38 million. Click here to read the H-D story.
April 26, 2011
Barge facility proposal postponed. City Council has voted unanimously to indefinitely postpone a resolution to authorize a lease agreement between the city and Huntington Marine Services of South Point, Ohio. Writing in The Herald-Dispatch, reporter Beth Hendricks notes the resolution would allow the company to moor barge fleets along a 4,600-foot stretch of riverbank in Westmoreland. Click to read the H-D story.
Feb. 15, 2011
Mayor: Revenue flat on budget. Huntington Mayor Kim Wolfe has released a proposed budget for the 2011-2012 fiscal year that includes little revenue growth. Writing in The Herald-Dispatch, reporter Bryan Chambers notes the mayor's budget proposal also restores a five-day work week and full pay for about 100 employees whose hours and pay were reduced by 10 percent at the beginning of this fiscal year. Up to six employees, however, could be laid off and four vacant positions in the Fire Department would remain unfilled in an effort to balance out personnel costs. Click to read the H-D story.
Jan. 25, 2011
Council votes to limit mayor's spending. By a 6-5 vote, city council has voted to require the mayor to seek its approval for purchases and contracts that exceed $7,500. The limit was $15,000 prior to the ordinance's passage. Writing in The Herald-Dispatch, reporter Bryan Chambers notes Councilman Jim Ritter proposed lowering the spending limit after several council members voiced their displeasure with Wolfe's decision last month to purchase a salt spreader for $12,000. Click here for Chambers' story.
Jan. 11, 2011
Ordinance provides business tax incentives. City Council has approved a tax incentive ordinance to reward businesses that build new or renovate existing facilities in the city. Writing in The Herald-Dispatch, reporter Bryan Chambers notes the plan exempts a business from having to pay business and occupation taxes on construction of a new facility if it chooses to be annexed into the city. Click here to read Chambers' full report.
