Tuesday evening the Bourbon Town Council approved a lease of 74 acres for farming with Chad Nifong. The new lease will be in effect until January 31, 2021.
A revised trash ordinance with Republic Services will mean a small monthly increase for Bourbon household trash pickup. According to Kim Berger, clerk /treasurer, the fee will go from $14.60 per month to $14.82.
In other business, Robin Racolta spoke briefly to the council concerning planters that are being proposed for the downtown area. According to Racolta, the planters are financed by local businesses. At this time, there is consideration of increasing the size of the planters and purchasing about half of the number of those used through the spring, summer and fall seasons in 2018. The council agreed to provide winter storage for the planters. Those wanting to participate or having further questions are asked to contact Racolta at Robin’s Nest at 342-0300.
The council had an informal discussion concerning the equipment from companies that lease space on the town’s water tower. It was noted that the Bourbon signage can no longer be seen and that the companies involved could rearrange their equipment to make the signage visible.
Carol Anders Correspondent
