Jackson to pay $15,770 to poll residents on city needs

A proposed community survey is moving forward.

The Jackson Board of Aldermen accepted a proposal by ETC Institute of Olathe, Kansas, as well as a measure which will allow for a contract between ETC and the city.

The proposal for $15,770 will allow ETC to conduct an in-depth, randomized survey of Jackson residents to better inform city leaders of needs and concerns moving forward in the city's development, Mayor Dwain Hahs said.

Water and sewer study

Burns & McDonnell Inc. of St. Louis will receive $4,750 for additional engineering services to study the economic and financial value of Jackson's water and sewer system.

Substation design project

MidSouth Utility Consultants LLC of Bartlett, Tennessee, will continue to survey and investigate the proposed site of a new substation. The board of aldermen approved a $2,165 increase in expenditures to drill and probe the site for rock depth and produce a summary of their findings.

Easement for Klaus Park development

An electric-line easement was accepted by the board and will allow an extension of the electric line on Old Cape Road East toward the proposed Klaus Park development.

Scoreboard proposed

Jackson R-II school district is donating a scoreboard to Field No. 5 in Jackson City Park. The donation form was approved.

Planter-box program

Aldermen approved an ordinance for a planter-box program on West Jackson Boulevard. The city will seek donors to "adopt" one of 13 planter boxes and its maintenance for one year.

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