Mayor Blake McMullan called a special meeting for the city of Eupora Board of Aldermen the evening of March 17.
The main agenda items presented were the Whites Creek Lake Campground Business Plan, Eupora Civic Event Center Plan and Spud Stennett Conceptional Park and Recreation Design.
The Economic Development Committee briefed the board on the Whites Creek Lake Campground, Civic Event Center Business Plan and Spud Stennett Conceptional Park and Recreation Design. The committee sought input from the board on the plans.
Among improvements suggested were to move campground reservations to an online service completely, improve infrastructure at campground, install August Smart Locks on Civic Event Center, and update fees, policies and marketing strategy at both facilities.
The Spud Stennett Conceptional Park and Recreation Design was unveiled to the board. Realizing this is a conceptional design and will need community input, the design consisted of a water spray ground, pavilions, all-inclusive playground, skateboard park, food truck court, volleyball and pickleball courts, amphitheater and walking trails.
Stay tuned for information about upcoming meetings for community input to the Spud Stennett design.
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Board Action
In addition to the mayor, those present March 17 were Aldermen Jerry Gary (at-large), Billy Tabb (Ward 2), Ricky Newton (Ward 3) and Robert Gibbs (Ward 4); Park Director Jamie McCain; and Janet Cook, Odie Avery and Caroline Coleman of the Economic Development Committee.
Following presentation of the campground plan, the board authorized the wastewater staff to order pipes and pumps out of the special economic development account and install sewer to all campsites to have full hookups.
Following presentation of the Civic Center plan, the board voted to establish a Wi-Fi connection in the building and purchase three August Smart Locks for the center, all out of the special economic development account.
Additionally, the board voted to allow the mayor, police chief and Cook to address the Webster County Board of Supervisors on Thursday (March 31) pertaining to the 911 Center getting E-Force software, computer-aided dispatch and records management systems.
Aldermen also adopted a proclamation declaring April as Fair Housing Month in Eupora at the request of Realtor Josh Whitlock.
