The View 38002 February 2014 | Page 5

38002.com theview theview February 2014 Town of Arlington Purchases Former Allen Steel Property Story and Photos by Terry Louderback The Town of Arlington recently completed the purchase of 18 acres located at 11475 Memphis -Arlington Road for $891,000. According to Arlington Mayor Mike Wissman, the property and its buildings are slated to become the future home of Arlington’s Public Works and Parks and Recreation Departments. “We will remodel or reconfigure the front office space,” Wissman commented. “Our goal is to move in completely by late summer or fall.” Wissman added that the current Public Works buildings at the corner of Airline Road and Memphis-Arlington Road will be cleared out and either sold or leased, depending on the value and market for the property. Arlington’s Public Works Department sits on 11.46 acres that was the old Arlington Municipal Airport. The 2013 Shelby County Assessor’s appraised value for the property is $633,400. accordance with FEMA guidance will have a very high probability of being protected from injury or death. The building is designed to withstand a EF5 – strength tornado with up to 250 mile winds. Built with a combination of federal Arlington Superintendent Ed Haley Declines Millington Position By Terry Louderback Fewer than ten days after accepting the position of City Manager with his hometown of Millington, Arlington Town Superintendent Ed Haley has decided to stay with the Town of Arlington. Haley, who has been with the Town of Arlington since July 2001, is credited with overseeing the expansion of the town’s infrastructure as it has grown from just over 2,500 in 2000 to almost 12,000 residents. Under Haley’s supervision, Arlington has seen the addition of improved roadways, bridges, walking trails, parks, a Sports Complex, sewer and drainage improvements and a community safe room. Arlington Mayor Mike Wissman commented on Haley’s decision , saying “we never wanted to see Ed leave, but we knew the offer from his hometown was enticing. I am extremely excited