The Union Board of Aldermen voted last week to move the Police station from its next-to-city-hall location.
At their January Board meeting the aldermen gave Police Chief Billy Pat Walker the go-ahead to begin renovating the office building at the old Tri-C location about 500 yards south on Bank Street.
Walker presented a folder with estimates of the upgrade that needed to be made on the floors, ceilings, lights, plumbing and other features.
He said the total renovation on the 1,200 square foot building would run about $20,000; and, in addition, the facility would need an emergency generator which he believed the city would be able to get on a 75/25 federal grant and only be out another $5,000.
Mayor Wayne Welch and Walker said the city would also be pursuing a grant to help with the expenses of renovations and moving.
The aldermen have been exploring and discussing a move or an upgrade to the cramped, well-worn police station since last January.
In addition to voting to move the police station:
•Received notice from Union Municipal School Board Member Drew LeBlanc that he would not be a candidate for another 5-year term in February.
LeBlanc expressed his appreciation for the opportunity to serve, but he was removing himself from consideration when the Board will make a new appointment in February.
• Hired Austin Hood at a salary of $3,000 to head the city’s spring and summer recreation league.
• Dedicated two daytime parking spaces at 225 Main Street to the business of Steve Milling.
