Nicky Boyette – The application from Jim Girkin for vacation of a portion of platted, but unmaintained, Hickory Street, which runs directly between other properties owned by Girkin, got a full discussion at the council table Monday. Alderman Terry McClung pointed out the Parks Commission had already worked a deal with Girkin, and all that was left was to draft ordinances to finish the transaction.
He moved to have city attorney Tim Weaver draft an ordinance taking the clearly defined portion of Hickory Street back from Parks jurisdiction. Then he moved to have a second ordinance drafted to give the vacated property back to Girkin in exchange for a portion at one end that he will deed to the city. This portion will be used as a connector in the urban trail system as it is developed.
Votes on McClung’s motions were unanimous.