The Bourbon Town Council approved incentive payments for projects during the council’s regular meeting on August 8.
Thanks to an incentive program, two downtown buildings will get a facelift. Jeff and Jane Fuller requested $2,500 for renovations to their building at 202 North Main Street. Jane Fuller said they are considering opening an antique and collectible business. They presented estimates for the work to the council. According to Jeff Fuller, they have been promised by the contractor on the project to be completed by the fall. Once the work is completed and proper receipts have been submitted, the $2,500 incentive can be released.
The Bourbon Investment Group also received approval for partial funding for work at their buildings at 202 North Main and 114 South Main. The work at the N. Main site will include new doors and new paint on everything that is wood on the exterior. The Laundromat proposed at the South Main location will have an alcove and all glass front. The work should be completed within six months.
They were awarded $2,500 for each project.
The owners asked if there could be a guarantee that water rates would not be increased. Town Attorney Mark Wagner explained that rates are based on expenses; but indicted he understood their concerns.
Carol Anders Correspondent
