MEREDOSIA BOARD TALKS BURGLARIES, PROPERTY SALE, STOP SIGNS

MEREDOSIA — Village officials in Meredosia say several burglaries have been reported in recent months, and police have already made two arrests in connection with the cases. Meredosia Police Chief Derrick Suttles told the village board one of the people arrested was found with a stolen gun. The discussion came as board members also handled several other issues affecting the community, including a possible expansion of stop signs in town, the sale of a city-owned property, and plans for a June cleanup.

Board members voted to put a city-owned property on South Washington Street up for bid, with a requirement that the buyer clean up the lot and tear down the house within one year. Mayor Kenneth Scott III said the village paid $830 for the property.

The board also heard a request from resident Eric Taylor to establish a park in honor of

former board member Ernie Gregory, who died in January. Gregory was remembered for his work helping install playground equipment and improve Boyd Park.

Traffic safety was also part of the discussion. Suttles raised concerns after a recent crash at North Marion and Park streets and said additional four-way stop signs may be needed in other areas of the village. A committee is now expected to review which intersections should be considered. Meanwhile, Meredosia’s village-wide cleanup has been scheduled for June 9 through 12. The cost will be $30, and residents can register at Village Hall.