HomeMy WebLinkAbout0179_177STREET DEPARTI:MM : Twenty three blocks of paving has been
laid. Old paving patched and maintained. All drainage ditches were kept
cleaned outo, weed and grass cutting was extra heavy this year due to all
the rain we have had. 1306 loads or 5224 yards of gravel was placed on
gravel streets. 1715 loads of brush and tree limbs hauled and burned.
1998 loads of dirt and trash hauled from all over the City. 12 culverts
were built.
Airport: Port under new management is doing fine. A total
of 3 mechanics are on duty. Traffic has increased. a 2000 gallon under-
ground Fasoline tank installed and 90- Octane gasoline full is available at
the port now.
Fire Departments This department answered 42 alarms. 34 in the
City and 8 Rural Areas. There were 28 wet, 11 dry fires and 3 false alarms
answered. This department has hold our losses to a minimum and we will enjoy
the maximum credit again this year.
Police Department: A total of 236 arrests were made. Yoe have
had a minimum of robberies and traffic has been worked all during the year.
The two Patrolmen on duty all night has helped a great deal.
I would like to recommend to you some major things to try and
accomplish this coming year.
1. To rebuild our present office building and fire station
according to proposed plans.
2. Zone our City and appoint zoning corrriission.
3. Continue to plan and remodel our water treating plant in
order to keep pace with the growing demands.
4. Continue our paving program with a goal of not less than
10 blocks of new paving per year.
5. Purchase a street sweeper to enable us to keep our streets
cleaner.
It is with pleasure that I submit to you and the Citizens of
Georgetown this report of the business and activities of the City for the
fiscal year ending August 3, 1959• lie feel that substantial progress and im-
provements have been made in keeping Georgetown one of the best small cities
of this area. lihile we are proud of our accomplishments to date, much remains
to be done.
Recognition is due all City Employees and the department heads for
their hard work, faithfulness and willingness to build a better Georgetown.
Without their help our progress and accomplishments would not have been possible.
I wish to express my appreciation to you, 11r. Mayor, and you
gentlemen of the City Council.
Finally it has been you who set the policies which would be in the
Public interest which has enabled the City Administration to bring about the
accomplishments of which we are all proud.
City Manager.
It has been a real pleasure to work with you and for you as your
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sincerely yours,
Lee C. BlacE, City anager.
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