By Tim SchmidtRecord Managing EditorA proposal to turn a single-family residence into a multi-family duplex in Warrenton received the go-ahead last week.Aldermen voted 5-0 to approve a site plan and conditional use permit for the project at 302 E. Oak St. at their May 5 meeting.City officials were pleased to see Haas Construction LC seek to improve a property that one alderman called an eyesore.As part of the plan, the main floor and upper level will both be remodeled into two-bedroom apartments each with a kitchen. New siding will be installed on the exterior of the structure. Parking, consisting of four spots, will be on the property south of the home, off Dryden Street.“This property would be a good candidate for a duplex, considering what is around it,”” said Nick Haas, nothing that most of the surrounding properties are multi-family residences. “We’re looking forward to revamping that corner there, making it a nice place and attracting good quality renters.”The city’s planning and zoning commission had unanimously recommended approval of the proposed project at its April 2 meeting.In other news• The city changed course on its dental insurance provider, deciding to go with Aetna after receiving a 5 percent rate decrease when compared to the renewal proposal from Delta Dental. The board voted 5-0 to rescind approval of the Delta Dental renewal rate from the April 21 meeting and agreed to go with Aetna. JW Terrill recommended the city go with Aetna. The change was prompted by Ward 2 Alderman Gary Auch who suggested obtaining more quotes after learning other providers had more local dentists under their coverage.• Police Chief Greg Houdyshell announced he has been nominated as a delegate and will attend the 2015 International Law Enforcement Torch Run Conference, scheduled to be held Oct. 1-3 in the Bahamas. Aldermen unanimously approved the out-of-state travel request for the trip. Houdyshell has been instrumental in helping launch a local torch run and other Special Olympics fundraising activities in recent years.• The board approved $2,959.50 in funding requests from the tourism budget. The requests were made by the Farmer’s Market ($676 for advertising), city ($2,000 related to the citywide yard sale on July 25) and Warren County Fine Arts Council ($283.50 for tear pads promoting concerts in the park). The tourism commission recommended approval on the requests at its April 28 meeting.• Terri Thorn, director of operations/finance officer, announced that the spring cleanup resulted in 8,240 tons of metal, 31 pallets of electronics and 255 tires being recycled. She also reported that 179 raffle tickets were given out. The free event for city residents was held April 18.• Approval was given for the city to apply for a bulletproof vest grant that will required to provide 50 percent in matching funds.• An out-of-state travel request was approved for Economic Development Director Michelle Schlenther to attend the International Council of Shopping Centers RECON in Las Vegas May 16-20.• A revised uniform policy was adopted and is designed to provide clothes, hats and jackets that can be used during the wintertime.City of Warrenton