Celina Gauging Funding Options To Begin Road Repaving
Celina is considering a loan to repave downtown streets in the most need. Mayor Luke Collins said USDA Rural Development has indicated Celina could get a 20 year loan with a 2-3 percent interest rate. “It becomes difficult when you have to choose a few roads and maybe doing part of it as opposed to […]
Adding Amenities To Donaldson Park A Challenge With Celina Not Owning
Celina has plans to bring more activities to Donaldson Park but getting clearance from the Army Corp of Engineers can extend that process. Mayor Luke Collins said it can take up to two years to gain approval for a project. “It’s just unacceptable,” Collins said. “The people really deserve better. They deserve a streamed line […]
Celina Water Rate Increase Made Official, City Studies Future Plans
The same Tuesday night the Celina Board of Aldermen gave final approval to a new water rate, it began work on the process for future increases. Mayor Luke Collins said the city has started a water service coverage study. Collins said the outcome could affect customers in city limits. “The time and the cost of […]
Celina Aldermen Give Mayor Approval To Negotiate Hospital Purchase
The Celina Board of Aldermen supports Mayor Luke Collins asking Clay County for funding to assist in purchasing the Cumberland River Hospital. The Aldermen passed a motion unanimously at a special called meeting Thursday. Collins said the commission’s answer will determine future negotiations with Hospital Owner Johnny Presley. “It’s a long journey, but I’d like […]
Celina Approves First Reading Of Water Increase After Comptroller’s Recommendation
Celina Board of Aldermen approved the first reading of an ordinance Tuesday that will increase water rates by $2.20. Mayor Luke Collins said the State Comptroller’s Office recommended the change to bring the price to $10.80 per 1000 gallons. “The city of Celina water department has lost money in water five years in a row,” […]
Celina Constructing Three Citizen Boards For Community Feedback
Celina has created new citizen boards to to explore ideas and address issues in three areas of the community: wages, Donaldson Park and citizen volunteer opportunities. Mayor Luke Collins said he started the groups to gauge what residents want to see happen. “Once the committee gets going, that’s not to say more volunteers can jump […]
Cumberland River Hospital Owner Has New Outlook On Reopening
Cumberland River Hospital Owner Johnny Presley said he is interested in negotiating with Celina officials to reopen the facility. Presley said Celina passing a resolution supporting the hospital gives him a strong will to bring back medical services. “Obviously, my goal is to get the hospital reopened for the citizens and residents for Clay County,” […]
Celina Mayor Starts Term With Resolution Supporting Local Hospital
The newly elected Celina Mayor and Board of Aldermen wasted no time starting city business Tuesday, passing a resolution in support of the Cumberland River Hospital. The hospital closed last August after disagreements with local EMS and financing issues. Mayor Luke Collins said the intent is to show that Celina wants the hospital open. “The […]
