Flagg schedules Sunday press conference
Great Bend resident Royal Flagg has announced a press conference for 2 p.m. today at the Church of the Nazarene, 4811 Broadway in Great Bend, regarding his intent to create a shelter in Ellinwood to assist border states (California, Arizona and Texas) currently experiencing an overflow of refugees.
Flagg will also address his efforts in establishing the pilot program.
ELLINWOOD — Continued discussion of a proposal to utilize the former Woodhaven Care Center as a program housing immigrants seeking naturalization in the community has led Ellinwood city officials to change the venue for its upcoming meeting Tuesday.
The March 14 meeting of the Ellinwood City Council, scheduled to begin at 7 p.m., will be located at the Ellinwood Public Library at 210 N. Schiller St.
The monthly meetings are normally held at the Ellinwood City Office meeting room, according to city officials.
The venue was changed to accommodate anticipated large attendance to hear continued discussion on a proposal from Royal Flagg, Great Bend.
At the council’s February meeting, Flagg asked the council’s approval of a plan to purchase the former Woodhaven building, which was closed by Nebraska-based owners Azria Health due to the building’s deteriorating condition in use as a senior living center.
After hearing Flagg’s proposal, which included comments by potential building owner Alex Carbajal, the council tabled discussion for further study.
Agenda business
Under new business, the agenda includes:
• Discussion with members of the After Harvest Festival Committee regarding the 50th annual festival scheduled for July 14-15.
• Discussion with Chris McCord, owner of the Wolf Hotel, regarding an agreement moving forward toward sidewalk replacement adjacent to the hotel.
• Discussion of an application made by Garrett Hayes, owner of “The Spread” catering, to operate a food trailer on property he owns at 303 S. Main St. The application was for a conditional use permit.
• Discussion of zoning changes for the properties at 415 E. Third St.; 315 E. Second St.; and 400 E. Fourth St. as requested by Joiner Brothers Properties.
• Discussion for approval of a renewal notice from Eagle Insurance Inc.
• Discussion revisiting the possible purchase of two vehicle tag-reading cameras for the Ellinwood Police Department.
• Discussion to approve an Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) in the amount of $63,400 for radios and pagers for the Ellinwood Fire Department.
