Alderman still has concerns about metal building

Ward Five Alderman D.W. Maxwell says he believes the numbers regarding a project to relocate the Brookhaven Police Department to the old Mississippi Highway Patrol building do not adequately reflect another viable option for building a new facility. At this week's meeting, the board of aldermen voted unanimously for the relocation.

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However, Maxwell contends research on the possibility of constructing a metal or conventional building was not sufficiently researched.

"I see nothing wrong with metal and conventional buildings," said Maxwell. "We might have done all this research and come back to this same conclusion, but I feel it just wasn't well explored."

Massengill defended the data he presented at Tuesday's meeting.

"We had an architect and a local builder provide the data," said Massengill. "What we're trying to do is provide the police department with the best possible facility at the best cost for our taxpayers. The board voted unanimously, and made the decision based on sound data."

The board voted to renovate the old MHP building on Highway 51 - with Maxwell arguing against it - as Massengill's research showed landslide numbers in favor of renovation over building.

After the money allotted by the budget and the grant for police station renovation, the city would only need around $50,000. Constructing a new building, however, could leave the city still needing around a quarter of a million dollars, according to Massengill's totals.

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Olympia Steel Buildings Joins Petty Enterprises

Olympia Steel Buildings today announced that the company has entered an agreement with Petty Enterprises to be the “Official Steel Building” of Petty Enterprises and an associate sponsor for drivers Bobby Labonte and Kyle Petty for the 2007 NASCAR Nextel Cup season.

“Olympia Steel Buildings is pleased to extend our involvement in NASCAR and partner with Petty Enterprises, an organization that exemplifies success, quality and integrity on and off the racetrack,” said Arnold Davis, President of Olympia Steel Buildings. “We plan to connect with Nextel Cup fans beginning with the Daytona 500 in February, with the goal of becoming the official steel building provider for fans across the country.”

Under the agreement with Petty Enterprises, the Olympia Steel Buildings logo will be featured on the uniform sleeve of both Bobby Labonte and Kyle Petty . In addition, discounts for Olympia Steel Buildings will be given to 2007 Richard Petty Driving Experience participants and NASCAR fans who are visitors to Olympia ’s website www.olympiabuildings.com.

Petty Enterprises had a resurgent year in 2006, with Bobby Labonte finishing 21st in Nextel Cup points with eight top 10’s during the season.

Kyle Petty finished 32nd in Nextel Cup points in 2006, but his most important victory was continued success of the Victory Junction Gang, the year round camp for children he founded in 2004.

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