In its regular monthly meeting September 2, Purcell’s City Council voted to continue negotiations with three bidders on the old PMH property.

The bidders include OnCue, Domino Food and Fuel and NSPJ Architects.

The Domino company is a convenience store and the NSPJ Architects is planning on office buildings, an apartment complex and a convenience store, city officials confirm.

The council approved an amendment to the FOP contract, ending those negotiations. However, the IAFF contract with the firemen is still pending.

The council approved a joint resolution appointing designees for mayor and city treasurer and heard a report on the music festival.

Five bands and eight food trucks will be on hand for the September 27 festival in downtown Purcell.

Water Department Supervisor Michael Minor told the board all of the city’s water wells are fixed with testing continuing on wells 10 and 11. The water department reports those two wells should be up and running very soon.

The council was told a new strategy is underway on Green Avenue’s GreenScape. Where ground cover continues to wash away, rocks will be placed in those areas.

Smith-Roberts reported all but two parcels in the I-35 interchange area have been negotiated.

The council was also briefed on the Red Hill stairs.

Investigators have discovered erosion under the platform and they are still assessing for a plan of action. The steps will be closed until the problem can be addressed.

Water pooling at the Purcell Train Depot was addressed. The council was told the railroad is working on the problem since the property belongs to them.

The group was briefed on repairs to McCurdy Park where a car accident wiped out fencing and a light pole.

The city contacted the insurance company of the person that ran into the park . That insurance company sent a letter to city officials saying “they don’t cover vehicles being chased by police.”

OMAG has also been contacted about the repair work. A less expensive light pole similar to the ones at the tennis courts adjacent to the golf course is being considered.