Clay Mayor: “Worst Over” As Power, Water Issues Stabilize
Clay County officials believe the worst of the recent winter storm is over as utility crews finish repairing main power lines and water tanks return to near capacity. Clay County Mayor Dale Reagan expressed gratitude for the outside assistance provided to the county to get past the winter weather. Reagan said Tri County Electric reported […]
Wetland Discovery Poses Additional Delays For New Clay Jail
Clay County officials say progress is continuing on plans for a new county jail, even as environmental reviews and financing steps add time to a process that has been underway for years. The update comes as county leaders work through multiple requirements tied to site approval, environmental studies, and loan authorization before construction can move […]
Clay Commissioners Changing Speed Limit On Two Roads
The speed limit on Crabtree Creek Road and North Fork Road in eastern Clay County will be dropped from 55 to 25 miles per hour following Commissioner approval Tuesday. The two roads are in Commissioner Jeff Gentry’s district. Gentry said the roads are wide one-lane roads, and Crabtree Creek turns into North Fork. Gentry said […]
Clay Commissioners Will Join With Celina On Veterans Memorial
The Clay County Board of Commissioners voted 6-4 Monday night to allocate $40,000 to the construction of a veterans memorial for county veterans. Celina has been planning such a memorial for the last year or so, but the memorial would only have included veterans who lived inside the city limits. District Three Commissioner Winton Young […]
Clay Co Plans To Use Solid Waste Grant On Trash Compactor
The Clay County Solid Waste Department a step closer to installing trash compactors at its convenience centers. Mayor Dale Reagan said the county received a $50,000 grant that will be used to purchase and install the gear. “We’ve got about five different locations across the county that we call the green box sites,” Reagan said. […]
Clay Budget Committee Recommends County Commission’s Budget Approval
Clay County Budget Committee has sent its recommended budget to the full commission for approval. Mayor Dale Reagan said this year’s budget includes progressing on one major long-term project: the county’s jail. “The Fire Marshal has gone over the plans and there were a few things that needed to be done so that’s gone back […]
Clay Ambulance Purchase Receives Minimal Interest Again
For the second time, Clay County received just one bid to purchase a new ambulance. The county submitted its first sole bid for state approval in May, but the state asked for the specs to be broadened. After doing so, Mayor Dale Reagan said interest remained low. “We’re hoping this time the state will approve […]
Clay Commission To Consider One Bid For New Ambulance
Clay County received one bid for a new ambulance to replace an aging vehicle in the EMS fleet. Mayor Dale Reagan said the County Commission will consider a bid that came in about $24,000 over the $206,000 grant budget. “We’ll bring it up before them and everything, but I feel confident that they are going […]
Clay Industrial Site Preparation Project Receives Two Bids
The Clay County Joint Industrial Board has received two bids on a state grant project creating pad-ready sites for industry. Mayor Dale Reagan said the contractor would create a gravel access road to the Mitchell Street Property and prepare the site for building. “We expect construction on this project hopefully to begin in a few […]
Clay Commission Unanimously Approves Joint Celina EMS Contract
Clay County Commission unanimously approved the joint EMS contract with the city of Celina at its meeting Monday night. Mayor Dale Reagan said that the 3-year contract had no changes from the one approved by the Celina Alderman at its April meeting. According to Celina Mayor Luke Collins, the Clay Ambulance Committee and city agreed […]
