Demolition and rehabilitation for housing in Caney was a topic of conversation during last night's city council meeting, as well as the possible fate of the Caney Market.
Contracts were approved for CDBG funding for demolition plans, as well as the Environmental Review Packet and the request for release of funds and certification for the housing plan.
Caney City Administrator Kelley Zellner says the city is on the verge of good things happening, with the water agreement in place with the city of Coffeyville, and now a plan in place for housing.
Another topic of discussion is the Caney Market, and unfortunately, the news isn't as good.
Zellner says funds for the market continue to dwindle, even though the store is stocked with items requested by shoppers. He says revenue must increase soon, or the store will be forced to shut its doors.
In other business, the city hired a new City Clerk to replace current clerk Amber Dean, who has accepted a position with the city of Coffeyville. Wendy Wickham will assume the clerk position February 25th.
