Posts Tagged ‘Columbia Mayor Bob Hill’
To sign or not to sign in Columbia
Sign, sign everywhere a sign. Two actions were taken regarding business signage during Monday’s meeting of the Columbia City Council. One vote put a moratorium on any new sign permits…
Read MoreFuture taking shape in Columbia
The Columbia City Council was once again looking to the future during last Tuesday’s meeting. The city’s comprehensive plan – as well as the future growth of several Columbia businesses –…
Read MoreColumbia scrambling on OSHA mandate
The City of Columbia is in a race against the clock to conform to Occupational Safety and Health Administration guidelines concerning employees and COVID-19 by Jan. 10. On Nov. 5,…
Read MoreColumbia talks subdivision, levies taxes
The plan has changed, but the discussion is the same regarding a proposed subdivision in the northern part of Columbia. During Monday’s Columbia City Council meeting, public input on a…
Read MoreColumbia receives positive audit
Financially, the City of Columbia has successfully navigated problems associated with the COVID pandemic thus far, according to an audit report given at Monday night’s Columbia City Council meeting. Jim…
Read MoreColumbia commences conversation
The City of Columbia wants to hear from its citizens. An online presence has recently been established to facilitate public input regarding the city’s comprehensive plan, “Beyond the Horizon.” The…
Read MoreWatershed moment for Columbia
Water and leaves were the main topics of discussion at the Oct. 4 meeting of the Columbia City Council. The discussion of leaves was more informative in nature. As for…
Read MoreGerman roots remembered
If a person in Monroe County has the last name Kaufmann, Fults, Koch, Taake, Rick (or Rueck), Schaefer, Prange, Hoffmann, Meyer, Krebel, Melliere, or one of more than 50 other…
Read MorePublic works at forefront of Columbia meeting
The Columbia City Council meeting last Tuesday evening shifted the city’s philosophy concerning its public works department. During the meeting, Columbia City Administrator Doug Brimm addressed the council with a…
Read MoreHelp Wanted (still)
With select federal unemployment aid expiring, many employers saw this as a potential light at the end of the tunnel, reasoning it could increase applicants they so desperately need. But…
Read MoreColumbia begins comprehensive plan process
Monday night approved a recommendation to select Shockey Consulting for its upcoming comprehensive plan project and for GIS services. Columbia Director of Community Development Scott Dunakey, who will also be…
Read MoreColumbia talks development, video gambling
The Columbia City Council met Monday night and discussed residential development and the future of video gambling in the city. For the first item of unfinished business, the council voted…
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