By Lisa Bicknell, CV&T News Editor
The only new business on the agenda for the Irvine City Council Monday night was the reading of a resolution to apply for a CDBG block grant which will be used as partial funding of the Wisemantown Sewer Extension Project.
The deadline to apply for the grant is August 1.
Argene Benton, a concerned citizen, addressed the Irvine City Council about a house and lot near her home that is overgrown with weeds.
“I’ve never been before the council in my life,” she said, as she described the unsightliness of the property.
Irvine Police Chief Brad Smith said he had intended to address the matter sooner, but he has sent letters to the property owner a couple of times in the past, which usually resulted in the grass being mown.
In his bi-monthly report, Mayor Ernest Farmer announced changes in the dates of some local events.
Twin City Kruzers will host another cruise-in on the second Saturday of August. Councilman Tommy “Tobo” Bryant said it will be a fundraiser to benefit Hospice.
The Estill County Middle School car show has been rescheduled for August 24, and the Hospice Color Blaze 5K run that was previously scheduled for October 25 will be moved to an earlier date.
The third annual Revive River Drive event has been set for August 30.