St. Joseph’s Glen residents Christopher and Tonya Prowse reported to City of Alexander council members the two improvement districts, under which the subdivision was developed, are ready to begin construction of a sewer line that will connect St. Joseph’s Glen to a sewer line at First St. and Vine in Alexander’s Ward-1. The sewer line, with a pumping station, will replace a sewage treatment plant currently serving the subdivision.
The report came during the “Public Comment” portion of the February 22 council meeting. During “Public Comment” the council and mayor are not allowed to answer questions and each speaker is allowed three minutes of time.
The plan was first introduced to council members at the August 21, 2017 meeting. In order to begin the legal process of making the switch the council had to pass two resolutions to fill three vacancies on each of the two improvement districts. Cammie Wood, Bryan Rupar and Christopher Prowse were appointed commissioners to Alexander Municipal Property Owner’s Multipurpose Improvement District No. 43. Jamelia Wallace, Hannah Self and Kendrick Seahorn were appointed commissioners to Alexander Municipal Property Owner’s Multipurpose Improvement District No. 86. District 43 is responsible for phases one through six. District 86 covers Phase-7. Under state law municipalities must approve the formation of improvement districts and who serves on the board of commissioners.
For over three years the improvement districts have been in court with the operator of the treatment plant fighting a legal battle as to who owns the sewer lines connecting the houses in the subdivision. A judge ruled the treatment plant operator owned only the main line connecting the plant to the subdivision. Not all the sewer lines. Christopher Prowse said that issue has been resolved and the construction can move forward.
The council must now pass a resolution giving permission to the Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority (LRWRA) for the connection to be made. LRWRA provides sewer service in Alexander’s Ward-1. The resolution should be on the March agenda.
Alexander’s former K-9 vehicle for sale; Dog cage worth more than car
The Alexander City Council gave Police Chief Robert Burnett permission to sell the 2010 Chevy Tahoe used as the department’s K-9 vehicle. He said he would like to get $6,000.00 for it.
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| 2010 Chevy Tahoe showing dog cage. |
“The car isn’t worth $6,000.00, but the cage is,” he said.
There was some discussion among council members as to whether the motion should include a selling price, or price range. Mayor Paul Mitchell explained how in the past the council members always gave department heads permission to sell equipment with the understanding they would try to sell at the highest price.
“If you start setting dollar amounts,” he said, “It may require returning to the council for another approval.”
The Chevy Tahoe has been replaced with a 2020 Dodge Durango.
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