Town museum moves forward

Special to Wesson News

Marilyn Britt told Aldermen about town museum’s progress. 

Rehabilitation of the former electric building and later the venue for the local Boy Scouts program is progressing towards creation of a town museum, Marilyn Britt, Librarian at Wesson Public Library, reported to Town Alderman.

Funded by a $9,500 Home Depot grant, Friends of the Library (FOL) is spearheading the project.  The initial work includes moisture-proofing the building, installation of climate control equipment, a thorough cleaning and repairs to doors and floor.  A second phase of work the will require more funding, including support being sought from other donors, will include installation of a new window, ramp for disabled persons, dehumidifier and other HVAC equipment, and upgrading of plumbing and electrical systems.

The Alderman also heard reports on:

• March Wesson police activity presented by Chief Chad O’Quinn: 69 tickets and citations related to driving, vehicular, dog ordinance and open container violations; three misdemeanor and two felony arrests and response to a domestic violence simple assault, four animal calls and three disturbances among other incidents.  In total, WPD handled 235 phone and walk-in complaints and conducted 238 business checks.

• Progress of new water meter installations, including discovery of a variety of errant readings by old meters.

The Alderman also voted to:

• Authorize participation of Police Chief O’Quinn and Assistant Police Chief Tim Stevens in state Chief training.

• Approve annual contribution to state Police Chiefs Association.

• Send the Deputy Town Clerk for election training at Ridgeland, Mississippi.

• Adopt the water department’s annual assessment and readopt its emergency response plan.