By Zack Johnson
Fire
officials are continuing their investigation into a fire that destroyed Danny’s
Tap, a popular bar in Monmouth last week.
The fire was discussed extensively at the city council meeting following
the blaze.
Monmouth
Fire Chief Casey Rexroat told council members how the fire department responded
to the fire. He reported that no one was
injured in the blaze but the north side of the building was completely
destroyed. Luckily the building’s firewall prevented the flames from harming
the south side. He said that the investigation had been delayed due to
instability of the structure so the cause of the fire still is unknown. .
Until
the fire department is able to complete an investigation, the Monmouth City
Council will have to wait and see what happens before they can take action. Monmouth Mayor Davies told Council members
that, “Whether it was started by accident, natural causes, or arson we will
have to learn from it”.
In
other business before the council, Mayor Davies took a vote concerning a vacant
lot neighboring Monmouth-Roseville Elementary. The motion passed unanimously,
changing the lot from a residential estate to a public area. This location will
eventually be used as an extension of the elementary campus, allowing the
school district to provide a fenced in play ground for school use. This plan
has been receiving a great deal of support from the community and will be put
into action soon.
Monmouth
Police Department is also making some actions to improve the force. They
recently received a new squad car that will take action in a couple of weeks.
Officers of Monmouth will also being attending a cultural diversity class to
expand and enhance their knowledge of culture on December fifth.
The
Monmouth City Council holds their meetings the second and fourth Monday of
every month at seven P.M. Meetings are held at City Hall on 100 East Broadway
in Downtown Monmouth.
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