Bladenboro Mayor Rufus Duckworth told town commissioners Monday night that the N.C. Department of Transportation has approved funding to repair Main Street from one end of town to the other. Depending on the bidding process, work could begin in May or June, Duckworth said.
Town Administrator Melanie Hester reported the the perk test of the concession stand by McLean Park has been submitted, and that poles are in the ground for fencing around the ball field.
In other business,
** A sign exception was granted to Pawn South because of the design and footprint of the building wouldn’t allow the company from adhering to the town ordinance.
** Tabled a decision about repairs needed to the Bladenboro fire station annex on N.C. 131. Hester told the board that repairing the back section, wall and roof would cost between $25,000 and $33,000, while an estimate to remove the back portion and replace with an insulated metal or steel structure would cost $39,500. The town is required to have a fire station annex because of the railroad tracks that run through downtown.
** Approved a contract with Bladenboro Dixie Youth for use of the concession stand and facilities at Wateree Park.
** Approved a mutual recreational service agreement resolution with Bladen County Parks and Recreation.
** Approved hiring an open police officer position.
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