The West Point City Council met for their regular monthly meeting Monday.
The council approved a zoning change for property along Dixie Highway the city intends to lease to TowerCo for construction of a cellular tower. Mayor Richard Ciresi said the property was zoned on the city’s original zoning map as Residential R-1, but the state zoned the property Agricultural, so the zoning change matches the city’s zoning designation with the state’s. Ciresi noted that the location, which is the fourth proposed location for the tower, fits agricultural zoning definitions as it is more than 10 acres without houses.
The council voted down an ordinance that would amend city zoning and building codes to accommodate the construction of tiny houses. Council Member Chris McVey introduced an ordinance that will move city council meetings from the former West Point School building to West Point City Hall when the city’s lease on the building expires in May. That ordinance will have its second reading at the next council meeting.
Ciresi discussed flood recovery efforts, including issues with getting supplies out to victims in an efficient manner. Ciresi said the city and county is still waiting for the White House to approve a local disaster declaration, and he is hopeful FEMA will assist with securing assistance for residents in need of electrical inspections. The city will be collecting waste placed along curbsides beginning Tuesday.
The West Point City Council will next meet May 12.
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