New Year brings new mayor for Plains

As the New Year was about to clock over, former Mayor Greg Eitelberg handed over the reins of Plains to newly sworn in Mayor Danny Rowan.

The official proceedings took place on December 27,2017; though it was short in length Mayor Rowan was all smiles infant of friends, family and the township that turned up.

“He [Eitelberg] did so much in his term, I only hope I can achieve half of what he did for the town of Plains,” said Rowan once sworn in.

Eitelberg was also presented with a plaque from the City of Plains as a thank you for what he had done for the small township during his term as Mayor.

“It’s a great little town. I had a great team in the way of the council members that have supported me through all I have done while in position. I also have full faith in Danny as the new mayor, I know he’ll do great things,” said Eitelberg.

Speaking directly to the council members Eitelberg finished off saying,”I’ve enjoyed working with you and I’ll miss you all.”

As quick as the oath was said, Eitelberg bowed out officially shaking the hands of the council members as well as Plains Police Department, and Fire Departments as he headed out the door one more time.

When all the celebrations settled, Mayor Rowan said there were a couple of agenda items he was keen to kick off and get going straight away.

First off the rank, he said would be the streets.

“We’ve [council] talked about this for awhile and look set to get to fixing our streets starting with Farmer Street,” said Rowan.

“I think we need to take care of Lake Sinclair first,” he added with a heartily chuckle.

“Then we will get to work on the sewer lagoons as well,” he continued to say.

With the formalizing of the sewer lagoons and street work looking to take place at the next town meeting, Plains looks to have another enthusiastic local sitting in the top spot.

“I hope we get a good roll on these projects so we can continue to keep the town looking and working great,” said Rowan.