City Councilmen Vote to Contribute to 2015 Cal Ripkin World Series

The Warren City Council met Monday night for their regular monthly meeting.  After approving the minutes of the July 14 meeting and the financial statement, the council heard from Mr. Harold Robinson who asked the City for its support of the Cal Ripkin baseball world series which will be held in Monticello in the summer of 2015.  He pointed out to the council that Warren hotels, restaurants, and the downtown area will benefit from this tournament.  He noted that if Warren can raise $5000 toward the tournament, that a Warren team will be guaranteed a spot in the series.  Hamburg is also working to raise revenue to guarantee a spot for a team.  Monticello will also be guaranteed a spot.  He told the councilmen that he has already raised $1500.  The aldermen voted to donate $1000 to assist in the fund drive.  Mr. Robinson thanked them and pointed out that the deadline for raising the money is September 1.

The regular monthly administrative and standing committee reports were reviewed by the council.

The City approved recognition of Mr. Gary Houser and Mr. Billy Crowell for their contributions to the City of Warren.