Water well in Quitman proves to be a non-issue

By Larry Tucker
editor@wood.cm
Posted 4/29/21

After a short workshop, the Quitman City Council took no action concerning a water well to be built by Stitchin’ Heaven on their retreat property in the Quitman Business Park on Richards Street.

According to city policy, the well can be built on the property as long as it is for landscaping and/or agriculture. The well will be used for irrigation.

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Water well in Quitman proves to be a non-issue

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After a short workshop, the Quitman City Council took no action concerning a water well to be built by Stitchin’ Heaven on their retreat property in the Quitman Business Park on Richards Street.

According to city policy, the well can be built on the property as long as it is for landscaping and/or agriculture. The well will be used for irrigation.

“Where we will end up is that water wells can be permitted for agriculture use. Landscape retention is agriculture in nature,” City Administrator Rodney Kieke said. “There is nothing stopping anyone from building a well. Knowing what we know now, in the future we want to make sure that if land is conveyed for businesses we need to make sure we say in the deed, no water wells,” Kieke added. “It is well within their rights, Stitchin’ Heaven can drill a well for irrigation purposes.”

Mayor Randy Dunn expressed concern about the water well issue.

“This brings our attention to the ordinance we need to review,” Dunn said.

 In another matter, the council discussed a possible ordinance regulating vehicles parked on residential property.

“We haven’t had a lot of code enforcement since the pandemic,” Kieke explained.

The city follows state law on the situation concerning vehicles in yards.

Alderman Brad Medlin said that in Hawkins, the police would tag the vehicle, and if they take care of it in a certain amount of time, there is no fine. 

The council tabled the matter for further information to be on the agenda at a later date. 

The council also tabled discussion and action on a city-wide promotion “Keeping Quitman Clean.” According to Dunn, “We might want to recognize a neighborhood or something to bring attention to the effort, like a neighborhood or business of the month.”