Goodman Still Dealing With Tornado Damage

Six months after a tornado tore through town, the Goodman City Council is still taking steps to improve, repair and replace items that were damaged in the April 4 event.

Goodman Mayor Greg Richmond said Tuesday night he’s interested in obtaining bids to build a new gazebo by the railroad tracks.

Council members also discussed pricing for a new fence and plans for a gazebo at the Goodman ballpark.

“We would like to have one more thing put back [that the tornado damaged],” Richmond said.

Discussion also centered on the old unused jail, on which a tree fell. The door has been stolen and the concrete remains could be demolished, Richmond said.

City Clerk Karla McNorton said the new credit card machine has been set up in the office and is functioning well. The website to accept payments will launch next week.

In other discussion, the city is teaming up with the Goodman Area Fire Protection District, the Goodman Police Department and Splitlog Baptist Church to host a Halloween event at the Goodman ball park. The get-together, which will feature free hot dogs, hamburgers and candy, will begin at 5 p.m. Halloween night.

Other business included approving the bills in the amount of $28,748.93, including transfers; as well as approving a new leaf blower for David Brodie and his crew. Fall clean-up has started and Brodie and others will be mowing and raking leaves before winter comes.

Other upcoming events include:

The Comprehensive Planning meeting, set for 7 p.m. Oct. 24 at Goodman City Hall.

A free tree giveaway at noon Saturday, Nov. 4. Signups must be completed ahead of time.

The Christmas parade, set for Dec. 9.