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Property deed restrictions and Community Center bid highlighted the Valley Grande City Council meeting on August 5.

The city council made restrictions on putting mobile homes onto properties, which Mayor Wayne Labbe said should be consistent. Former Valley Grande councilman Lamar Morgan suggested $5,000 permits would be effective.

The city council approved extending the bid for two weeks, but they would reserve the right to refuse bids. The community center is valued at $87,000. If no bids are accepted, the city council will put up re-bids. 

In other council business:

• Labbe said that Verizon is reviewing property in the city where to place a tower for better internet and wi-fi access.
• Lightning struck a transformer at Valley Grande City Park. Labbe said an insurance claim is filed with a $1,000 deductible. A company in Montgomery will provide a transformer.

Council present at the meeting were Mayor Wayne Labbe, council members Kay Davidson, Sara Day and Robbie Rose. 

The next Valley Grande City Council meeting will be held on Monday, August 19, at 5 p.m. at Valley Grande City Hall.