GMSA Meeting is Routine

The Grove Municipal Services Authority disposed of several matters at its regular meeting Tuesday.
Approved was the purchase of three new vehicles from the Danny Beck Chevrolet for $48,298 which was the low bid of three, although a bid of $48,949 was submitted by local dealer Jeff Lungren Chevrolet. It was explained that local preference is not allowed, the purchase must be from the low bidder by state law.
The board tabled a request from Tim Langley regarding a possible error in his water bill for #5 W Third Street, a building which he and his wife have purchased for a bookstore. The question was raised as to how the meter could go from 234, the last cutoff, to 792, with no one in the building. GMSA is to inspect the problem for possible leaks.
Kao Xiong appeared to request help on a $60,000 gas deposit for his Simmons Farm #45 and 46 near Fairland. Pending city attorney approval, the board agreed to accept a CD for half, payable to the city in case of default, with letter of credit. It was pointed out that Simmons Farms was not required to put up a deposit 20 years ago when their application was made.
A resolution was passed regarding a new anti-drug program for employees and the board okayed the transfer of Baycrest Village Subdivision water line project to the Delaware County Rural Water District #9.
They agreed to hold a special meeting for Thursday Aug 25 at 4 p.m. regarding financial details of the Highway 59 widening project as it relates to utility relocations. It was pointed out that work must start by mid-October at the latest. This will be a joint meeting with City Council.