Tag Archives: Mayor Luke Collins

Celina city employees will receive an extra day off this holiday from the Board of Aldermen. Mayor Luke Collins said the time off will serve as a floating day. Collins said department heads will work with employees to stagger the schedule. “That way the day to day operation of the city continues, but the employee still gets rewarded with a ... Read More »

A charter change by the Celina Board of Aldermen will bring increased pay for Aldermen and Mayors starting in 2025. The board approved Aldermen pay to increase to $300 per meeting as well as increasing the mayor’s compensation Tuesday. Mayor Luke Collins said the raise was based on surrounding municipalities. “For too long, that charter has been in the 50’s, ... Read More »

Clay County EMS employees are a step away from receiving a $1 per hour pay raise. Clay County’s EMS committee approved the increase at its latest meeting. City Mayor Luke Collins said with the Board of Aldermen’s approval on Tuesday, the action only pends a vote from the full commission. “Good news is, we’ve had some employees to come back. ... Read More »

Celina Mayor Luke Collins has shared tentative drawings of a proposed park at the old high school gym property. Collins said his plans have a small splash pad as well as the largest small mouth bass statue in the world. “We’ve been in contact with the folks of the Guinness World Records and been on the internet searching for the ... Read More »

The State Department of Emergency Services has given Celina EMS permission to let local EMT students drive ambulances. Mayor Luke Collins said the opportunity means progress in finding workers for a short staffed ambulance department. “We appreciate the state helping us on that, and we have spoke with some schools,” Collins said. “I know there are some EMT students that’s ... Read More »

Celina working with a potential land donor to create a small park in the downtown area. Mayor Luke Collins said Mel Brown of Clay County recently moved away from the area and expressed interest in donating property. “It would be called the Brown Family Park,” Collins said. “It’s not a real large area, but certainly large enough for a handicap ... Read More »

Farms and businesses that purchase water through Celina will soon be able to utilize leak insurance. The Board of Aldermen approved coverage up to $1,000. Mayor Luke Collins said home owners already had the option, so the city wanted to expand the coverage. “Commercial leaks happen and leaks happen on the farm,” Collins said. “With this insurance, it will help ... Read More »

Celina officials are exploring options to find more EMS workers after several employees have left the department. Interim Director Andy Hall presented the situation to the Board of Aldermen Tuesday. Hall said six full-time employees have quit, leaving just six workers operating emergency services in Clay County. “Five or six are working at least 3-4 48 hour shifts,” Hall said. ... Read More »

Celina looks to bring monthly move nights to Donaldson Park. The Board of Aldermen approved the some $12,000 purchase for a projector screen and sound system. Mayor Luke Collins said he would like to have a showing this month. “Through town meetings and also through just listening to people when you go to ball games or you go here or ... Read More »

Celina Mayor Luke Collins said local EMS workers will receive holiday pay moving forward. The town’s EMS employees have voiced concerns over equal benefits after being excluded from several departmental raises. Collins said he hopes the increased wages improves Celina’s relationship with emergency workers. “This has got to make them feel better,” Collins said. “So hopefully, we’ll continue to work ... Read More »