Albany City Council held its monthly meeting last Tuesday evening, July 5 with just enough members for a quorum–four of six present, and had a lighter than usual agenda to deal with.

David Bowles of Monarch Engineers gave a brief progress report on ongoing projects. He noted that all aspects were going well, including having most of the utility relocation in relation to the Albany Bypass project completed.

Bowles also noted that the water line work in northern Clinton County to near the Wayne County line at Alpha was complete. However, the city is withholding funds from the contractor on the project because all clean-up work along the area where the lines were laid is still not complete.

Greg Flowers once again appeared before the council with photographs of his property after some work by contractors had been done. However, the work isn’t completed and not satisfactory due to the condition the property is still in, and it was noted the contractors had yet to finish the job.

Mayor Nicky Smith and Bowles stated that a letter had been sent to the contractor last week giving them 30 days to complete the clean-up work along the water line route, or they would move to revoke the bond and keep enough funds from the contractor to have the work done right. They also advised Flowers to supply photos of the property showing his concerns so they could be forwarded to the contractor.

The only other item of business on the agenda to be voted on was first reading of an ordinance closing an old portion of Harper Lane that belongs primarily to the late Billy K. Armstrong and his wife Georgie.

Following some discussion, the council agreed to do some research into the road in question prior to second and final reading, but did vote–on a motion by councilman Frankie Stockton–to approve first reading of the ordinance to have that particular portion closed.

The next regular meeting of Albany City Council is scheduled for Tuesday, August 2 at 5 p.m. at city hall and is open to the public.