Jackson aldermen OK uptown street closures for next year's Homecomers

The Jackson Board of Aldermen approved a central business district street closure request from the American Legion for Homecomers 2011, establishing next year's festival in the uptown district from July 26 to July 30.

While temporary street closures are common approvals for the board, Mayor Barbara Lohr said that one is significant because it dispels rumors the event is being moved to the city park.

During the board's study session, aldermen tabulated bids for an electric transmission line. Lohr said the line is necessary because the city's current one is overburdened, especially during extreme temperatures.

The lowest bid was from Powerline Consultants LLC of Farmington, Mo., for $639,036.99. A decision regarding the contract will be made at a future meeting.

Other items

In other action, the board:

* Approved the appointment of Mayor Barbara Lohr to serve on the Enhanced Enterprise Advisory Board.

* Approved $400 to be spent on improvements to the veterans memorial in Brookside Park.

* Approved a contract with Cape Girardeau Area Magnet for one year until Dec. 31, 2011.

* Approved the reappointment of Alderman David Hitt as the city's representative on the Cape Girardeau Area Magnet board of directors.

* Approved an ordinance setting the general municipal election for April 5.

* Approved an ordinance adopting plans and estimates regarding the McKendree Hill sewer project.

* Approved authorizing the closure of West Madison Street, between South Oklahoma and Colorado streets, from 7 to 11 a.m. Nov. 11 for a Veterans Day assembly.

* Approved authorizing the closure of streets in the central business district at 2 p.m. Dec. 4 for the Christmas parade.

* Approved approving change order No. 1 for $1,888 regarding the East Lane Recreational Trail project.

* Approved approving supplemental agreement no. 1 for $28,600 regarding the South Old Orchard Road improvement plan.

* Approved amending Chapter 43 of the code of ordinances regarding snow obstruction and removal.

* Approved adding designations on Oak Street, Orchard Drive and East Lane to the crosswalks designated schedule.

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