GIDA OK's Measure to Assist Lendonwood

The Grove Industrial Development Authority approved a measure granting payment to Lendonwood Gardens actual water bill for April, May and June at its regular monthly meeting Tuesday. Board Member Bob Hinkle voted "pass" stating that "we are getting requests from all over for money and we need to look at why we are getting involved."
Larry Harrelson appeared before the board seeking financial help for the gardens, which are a year-round economic engine for Grove. Harrelson said the financial problems are a result of purchasing the house in the gardens, which has turned into a "money pit."

In other action the board approved the contract with Verizon Wireless to build a new cell tower (see related story); tabled for 90 days a decision on a city-owned WiFi system; and voted to authorize a request to the Grove Municipal Airport Managing Authority to transfer a four-acre tract of land in the Industrial Park east of the airport, property that was previously transferred to the airport by the city in February 1998.

The board also decided to work with staff on policy for rental fees for the Grove Civic Center and appointed Bob Hinkle to work with City Manager Bill Galletly in developing the policy. Last year rentals on the Civic Center totaled only $14,500 while the electric bill alone was twice that, according to the City Treasurer.