The Warren City Council approved the condemnation of two properties in the city at their monthly meeting on Monday, May 9. The sanitation department condemned a property on West Pine Street and North Myrtle Street. There was discussion of other properties that were waiting to be cleaned up. Sanitation Manager Rob Johnson told the board he had found people living in houses without water and sewer. He stated he was reluctant to kick people out on the street unless a family member can assist them or other arrangements can be made.
Johnson reported the compactor was finally repaired. He said their trucks were running well.
Street Foreman Monty Hearnsberger reported they were cleaning ditches and replacing culverts. They were also cleaning the streets for the Pink Tomato Festival.
The city council received two bids for the sanitation truck interest rate. Warren Bank and First State Bank submitted the bids. The city council accepted the lowest bid from Warren Bank.
The city council gave permission to sell the fire department’s 1978 fire truck.
Warren Fire Chief Chuck Moore reported the fire department responded to 12 calls during the month of April. He said the new fire engine was in service.
The next city council meeting will be at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, June 13. It will be held at the Warren Municipal Building in the courtroom.
