During the April 8 regular meeting of the Livingston City Council, Livingston City Manager Bill S. Wiggins reported that having submitted the city’s application for the sidewalk project, he recently met with two officials from the Texas Department of Transportation and that the project made the first cut.
“They seemed impressed with what we turned in and gave us instructions for the second cut,” Wiggins said.
He additionally presented his monthly update on projects and events, touching on several commercial projects underway, as well as 16 residential projects that are ongoing.
Council approved an ordinance to close, vacate and abandon 0.457 acres of Manning Street, situated between South Washington Avenue and Liberty Avenue, following a public hearing on a petition submitted by Ameristeel International Inc.
A public hearing on a request for annexation was called for 5 p.m. on May 13. The request is for the annexation of Ewald Kubota Properties located on US 190 West, Parcel 1 consisting of 2.098 acres and Parcel 2 consisting of 4.897 acres.
Council entered into an executive session to consult with the city attorney, but took no action upon return to open session.
Other business included approval of the minutes of the March 11 meeting and accounts over $2,500.
