WINONA – The City of Winona is lessening its restrictions on non-essential businesses as recommended by Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves.
Tuesday night, during its regularly-scheduled meeting, the board of aldermen voted to allow all retailers, initially ordered to close as non-essential businesses, the option of providing curbside service to its customers. All other shelter-in-place restrictions remain in effect.
The board also voted to require those handling food in restaurants and delis to wear masks and gloves as a precaution.
The board elected to wait until Reeves makes a decision on public parks before re-opening the Winona Recreational Park.
Park Director Mike Narmour told the board that Southaven is planning to re-open Snowden Grove Park in May with the requirement of spectators keeping social distancing rules.
“We will have to start issuing refunds soon,” Narmour told the board regarding future tournament entry fees.
Narmour urged the board to follow Southaven’s lead and let individuals decide if they want to take the risk and attend tournaments. However, Mayor Jerry Flowers said the city must follow the restrictions set forth by the governor, but they will revisit the measure following Reeves planned press conference on Friday.
In other city business:
• The board granted a 60-day extension for clean up at 711 Campbell Street.
• The board rejected a bid to remove a tree from Oakwood Cemetery and voted to re-advertise the job.
• The board approved limited use of the Community House on Sterling Avenue for a feeding program facilitated by Blessings for All Empowered By Faith. For the next two Tuesdays, from 10:30 until 11:30 a.m., sack lunches and breakfasts will be handed out to local students from the back door of the Community House. Cars will simply drive around the circle, collecting food, and then exiting the parking lot.
