Janet Keller, vice-president of the Hancock County Museum and long-time volunteer, approached New Cumberland City Council Monday pleading for help to keep the museum functioning.
Keller, specifically asked that the City reimburse the Museum for the water and sewage bill. She said the Museum has not been open for three months due to a lack of volunteers. Currently there are four museum commissioners (appointed by the County Commissioners) and the average age is 80. Keller said younger volunteers are needed to keep the museum operational. With the amount of money remaining in their account, the museum will have to close its doors in two years.
Keller also requested the city’s help in cutting grass this summer asking it the city still have summer youth to assist in jobs such as this.
Keller also asks for a monetary donation from the City. In the past, the Hancock County Commission, donated to the Museum, but with the reduction in racetrack video lottery revenue to 1% they are unable to do so this year leaving the museum in financial straights.
Mayor White suggested the museum be addressed at an upcoming work session of Council.
In other business, Council:
**Approved monthly invoices of $46,080.90
**Discussed property values which had been assessed at a much higher value by an insurance provider. The subject will be addressed at a work session.
**Approved tree estimates to remove damaged and precarious trees;
**Designated the 1000 block of Second Ave. for a handicapped spot;
**Agreed to rent a life to install the veterans’ banners;
**Agreed to install “children at play” signs in Eden Valley;
**Agreed to donate $750 for the Riverfest Firework;
**Named Jim Ewing as a member of the Police Committee;
**Was reminded by City Clerk Tammie Jenkins that early voting for the Municipal Election will end May 10, 2025. The Election is slated for May 13.
