•April 15, 2020•

Lovington Village Board of Trustees met in regular session April 13 deciding to delay the annual June Fish Fry and Fireworks display..
At the regular March 9 meeting plans for the Lovington Community Club Fish Fry were set for Friday June 12 after community club members James Caudle and Carol Smith requested village participation.
Smith asked the village for use of Tom Conn Park for the fish fry.
The village was requested to participate in Fireworks funding.
On a motion by Pam Anklam seconded by Brenda Wood, April Daily, Gary Clem, and Dennis Garmon approved a $5000 donation toward the Fireworks display.
Village President Roger Walker reported the used Ford F450 truck Lovington is purchasing from the village of Atwood for $9000 is ready for delivery.
He noted the Lovington dump truck, pick up truck and Case tractor will then be put up for sale.
Building and grounds trustee Dennis Garmon inquired about the burned out property on East State street.
Walker reported condemnation procedure has started and will require 90 days, then the house can be removed.
Trustee Al Rennert reported tree removal was completed along the main line to the sewer plant and now brush removal is required to keep the lines clear. He moved Lester Mechling’s bid of $3,000 to remove brush along the sewer line be accepted with Garmon seconding. All trustees approved.
Trustee Anklam reported the 2020 Ford Explorer Police Unit has been delivered and is being equipped. Base cost of the new police vehicle is $33,875.
Parks and Special projects trustee Wood is seeking park board members. Members Nena Fridge and Kathy Thomas have resigned and Wood is looking for recommendations.