The Mount Pleasant City Council met in regular session Wednesday evening to address a packed agenda that included ordinance updates, city equipment purchases, and infrastructure improvements. The meeting concluded with several council members announcing their intention to seek reelection.
After a roll call and approval of the consent agenda and meeting agenda with no opposition, the council moved swiftly into new business.
Ordinance Approvals on Parking, Stop Signs, and Speed Limits
Three ordinance amendments received final approval during their third readings:
- Parking Restriction: An update to Chapter 12 of the city code now prohibits parking on Plum Street from North Main to North Abbott Street. The ordinance passed unanimously.
- New Stop Signs: The council approved stop signs for both northbound and southbound traffic at the intersection of Harvest Drive and South Walnut Street.
- Speed Limit Increase: South Walnut Street from Harvest Drive to the southern city limits will now have a speed limit of 35 miles per hour. Officials noted this change is intended to improve safety and reduce dust in the area. The council supported the measure unanimously.
Parks Promotion and City Equipment Purchase
The council approved a personnel resolution authorizing the promotion of Joe Whalen to lieutenant in the Mount Pleasant Fire Department. City officials confirmed Whalen had accepted the new position.
In another item, the council voted to purchase a line-laser painting machine, which will be used to stripe city streets and parking lots. The equipment purchase was described as a cost-saving move, expected to be more economical than outsourcing painting for just one year. Painting will be scheduled for evenings to avoid traffic disruptions.
Council and staff also highlighted the effectiveness of recent stormwater control efforts. Despite more than six inches of rain in the past week, Mount Pleasant avoided the flash flooding seen in some neighboring communities. “Your policies have really paid off,” one member said, crediting investments in sewer upgrades and runoff control.
Re-Election Announcements
Before adjourning, several council members took the opportunity to announce their intent to run for reelection in the upcoming municipal elections. Mayor Steve Brimhall, Councilmember Bob Griffith, and Councilmember Terry McWilliams all confirmed their plans to seek another term.
With no further business, the meeting was adjourned.