point of view

Derek Redmond, Wilma Rudolph, Kerri Strug, Billy Mills and Gabriela Andersen-Schiess are five iconic figures from the history of the Olympic games. They are all proof that strength comes from within and it conquers any obstacle, pain, and injustice. They deliver an unforgettable performance and their view of the events years after is inspiring.

Monday, 6pm - Planning & Zoning

Wednesday, Farmer's Market

Friday, 7:30am - City Council Work Session & Review of Budgets; 3pm - Public Safety Sales Tax

Planning & Zoning will hold public hearings for 2 special use permit applications for operation of short-term rental @ 700 St. Louis Ave. & 205 Woods Ave., application to amend text of Chapter 400 R-4 Medium Density Residential District;

Farmer's Market (morning @ Community Center 9-11:30am & afternoon @ Hitch Lot 4-7pm)

City Council items under development include recommendations from Planning & Zoning Commission; agreement with McClure for sewer lining project & funding agreement for sewer lining project with Army Corps of Engineers. Council will review budgets for Parks & Recreation, Community Center Tax, Phase II Project, Operations & Debt Service; Golf & Airport.

Public Safety Sales Tax Committee will include presentations from Police & Fire regarding budget needs for FY 25

Celebrating work anniversaries this week - Jeffrey Wilson, Construction Foreman - 27 years; Alyx Schwab, Recreation Program Supervisor & Kara Lindley, Lifeguard - 4 years; Gracee Summers, Lifeguard - 3 years; Kelli Kincaid, HR Administrative Assistant - 2 years; Tayvion Kennedy, Wellness Cafe; Raymond Hatcher, Street Laborer & Regan Bishop, Wellness Cafe - 1 year.

• Police Department has created a fact sheet to provide guidance to obtaining your chicken permit. We have had several people stop in to the Finance Department for direction. Please visit the Police website.
• Work at Dunbar RR Crossing is planned to occur July 26-29

I was recently in ES for a conference at the Elms. I took an early morning walk around your beautiful town. I love the charm and history that ES offers. I look forward to visiting ES again and having the time to visit many more of your local shops.