By Tim SchmidtRecord Managing EditorA petition signed by residents opposing a proposal to annex four county roads was presented to Wright City Board of Aldermen last week.The petition has been sent to the Warren County Commission. The four roads that are under consideration are Archer Road; North Stringtown Road, from the North Service Road to Forest Lake Drive; Westwoods Road, from the city limits to North Stracks Church Road; and South Stringtown Road between the city limits and Archer Road.City officials stated the petition included names mostly from property owners who lived along North Stringtown that was not under consideration for annexation.Wright City officials said the annexation would aid the city for future developments and protect it from other municipalities that may be interested in extending their boundaries.In January, the city mailed a survey to property owners who own land that borders each of the county roads. So far the city has received responses back from 17 of the 37 landowners, according to Karen Girondo, city treasurer/economic development director. Of those, the majority oppose the annexation proposal.City officials have emphasized the proposal is only for the roads and does not include any additional property.In other news• A conditional use permit was granted for Don Reed to operate a temporary fireworks stand. The request was approved by a 3-0 vote. Conditions placed on the permit include any off-site advertising will need to be applied for and be limited to only two directional signs not to exceed 18 inches by 24 inches in size, limiting the locations to Elm Street and the North Service Road and Wildcat Drive and the North Service Road.• A one-year contract for animal control services was approved with S&R Animal Control, of Middletown. The contract expires Feb. 28, 2016. The city pays the company $575 per month for eight visits to the city. An ordinance was adopted by a 3-0 vote.• An amendment to the 2014 budget was approved, a last-minute change that needed to be made with auditors beginning their work this week. The amendment corrected a few line items that had been inadvertently missed when the previous changes were made at the end of 2014.• The board postponed any action on bids for police vehicle maintenance until reviewing them in more detail. Bids were submitted by Harris Automotive and Tire, Town and County Garage and I-70 Autosports.com.• A chemical bid was accepted from Pinacle for $4,319 and approved by a 3-0 vote. A second bid was from Titan for $3,622.70. Public Works Director Larry Janish recommended awarding Pinacle contract.• Rob Gordon was hired a part-time employee for the parks department. As part of his duties, he will serve as umpire-in-chief for the summer athletic leagues. He will be paid $10 an hour.Wright City