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Proposed subdivision rules up for public hearing

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A public hearing on the adoption of proposed subdivision regulations including manufactured home rental communities, will take place at 10 a.m. on July 8 in the courthouse annex.
Revisions to the subdivision rules have been underway since last December. The previous set of rules had not been updated since March 2010. Along with those rules, the court has proposed regulations for manufactured home rental communities within the county.
There are three incorporated cities in Montague County each with their own rules for development. General provisions of the updated regulations state the following:
Property located 100 percent within the city limits or the extended territorial jurisdiction of the cities of Bowie, Nocona and Saint Jo are under exclusive jurisdiction of those cities and with any related interlocal agreements with the county.
Property located both within the city limits and/or ETJ of the cities and also located in the county, are subject to separate regulations. The property in the ETJ is under the jurisdiction of the city and the property in the county is under its jurisdiction with the more stringent regulations prevailing.
The public notice for the hearing noted the new rules focus on the following general areas outlined in the 63-page proposal.
Requirement for surveys and development of plans and specifications for any subdivision of land as defined by chapter 232 of the local government code, including manufactured home rental communities as defined by statute.
Requirement for minimal standards for the provision of water, wastewater and drainage of such subdivisions of land.
Requirement for minimal access roads, streets and infrastructure for emergency vehicles to such subdivisions.

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Montague County juggles spending Senate Bill 22 funds

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By BARBARA GREEN
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April was proclaimed as Child Abuse Prevention Month in Montague County by the commissioner’s court on Monday.
A large group of representatives from the Montague County Child Welfare Board, 2Engage Family Service, Child Protective Services and Court Appointed Special advocates filled the courtroom to present the annual proclamation, which was read by Lorra Lierly.
This month of awareness informs the public about the fight against child abuse in all its forms and at all ages of children, plus its impact on families. Those who wish to report possible concerns can call a hotline at 800-252-5400.
It was a relatively brief agenda of business for the court Monday.
They made some changes to how the Senate Bill 22 grant funds will be spent in the county attorney’s office.
SB22 created a grant program that provides financial assistance based on population to sheriff, district and county attorney offices to ensure professional law enforcement and legal representation of the people’s interests throughout the state. The court approved how it will be spent through the county attorney’s office hiring an investigator to serve that office plus others.

Read the full story in the mid-week Bowie News.

Lorra Lierly presented the proclamation naming April as Child Abuse Prevention Month. She was joined by local county child welfare board members, Child Protective Service staff, CASA and 2Engage Families. (Photo by Barbara Green)
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Saint Jo ISD purchases 25 acres for long-term planning

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By BARBARA GREEN
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In an effort to bolster long-term planning, the Saint Jo Independent School District Board of Trustees recently approved the purchase of 25 acres on the west side of the city.
School officials made the announcement in a press release just as the district went on spring break, calling it “a significant milestone in the district’s commitment to providing high-quality education and meeting the needs of its growing student population.”
“We are pleased to announce the acquisition of this valuable land, which will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of education in Saint Jo ISD,” stated Leeton Phillips, president of the Saint Jo ISD School Board.

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City of Saint Jo to try four-day work week for public works, sewer departments

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The Saint Jo City Council approved a 60-day trial of a four-day work week for the public works and sewer departments, but the city office staff will keep their present hours.
According to the March 13 minutes Public Works Director Marty Hilton made the request to change the work week. The council went into executive session to discuss personnel, and back in open session voted 5-0 to try a 60-day trial for the four-day work week for public works.
Two employees will work Monday-Thursday and the other two will

work Tuesday-Friday. It is up to the employees to determine the work schedule that will go from 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. starting March 29.

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