On Tuesday Feb. 28, the City of Argo’s zoning board will hold a second public hearing regarding the manufactured homes 50X ordinance.

The zoning board held a public hearing in December 2011 to present the 50X ordinance to zone property for manufactured homes.  The proposed ordinance did not pass in December, so the zoning board put together a committee to address the issues of 50X.

Residents in the Mountain Oaks subdivision and surrounding areas expressed concerns about the zoned areas around their property.

Over the last few months, the zoning board has taken suggestions from the committee to make changes to the ordinance.

“I think having a committee for the 50X ordinance has brought a sense of calm to the situation,” Jim Link, chairman of the zoning board said.  “The committee has been able to relate to residents in Mountain Oaks and others, and people have been able to express their concerns openly.”  Link hopes having the committee eliminates the confusion residents experienced at the last public hearing.

Individuals will be given two minutes to speak and express concerning over the area to be zoned for manufactured homes.  Maps are available for public viewing at Argo City Hall, Buckeye’s Grocery, Fox’s Pizza, Argo Video, William’s Orchid and Argo Grocery and Hardware.

At the regular city council meeting Monday:

—A motion was passed to pay the St. Clair County Engineering Department in the amount of $39,402.50 for roadwork already done.

—A motion was passed to pay $10,000 plus the accrued interest on a loan the city has with Metro Bank.

—The council will review proposed options to amend Ordinance 2008-209 with regards to council salaries.  Changes must be made by Feb. 28, six months prior to the election.

—Mayor Paul Jennings announced that David Glenn has been appointed to take his place on the zoning board.