NEWS
Citizens asks for answers on new Lake Nocona rules (with link to pdf lake rules)
A packed council chambers greeted the Nocona City Council Tuesday night as about 30 citizens challenged plans by the city to implement a fee schedule for everything from docks to boat launches.
While the council heard from about a dozen people, primarily residents around the lake, no action was taken and a second meeting was scheduled for 5 p.m. on Jan. 20 in the H.J. Justin Community Room.
An updated version of the rule proposal was released on Friday and may be see at bowienewsonline.com.
The city took ownership of the lake on Jan. 1, 2020 as the North Montague County Water Supply District was dissolved. The district was formed by Legislative action in 1957 to create a water source for the Nocona area and the city purchased water.
Tuesday night’s agenda listed adopting rules and regulations governing sanitation, building and safety on the waters of Lake Nocona and the shores of Lake Nocona and its public parks.
There were about 30 people in attendance and the council allowed public comment limited to three minutes each.
Read the full story in the weekend Bowie News.
To see the updated set of proposed lake rules click on the following link: https://bowienewsonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/nocona-lake-rules.pdf
By BARBARA GREEN
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A public hearing has been scheduled for 9:45 a.m. on May 28 for the Montague County Commissioner’s Court to present the updated subdivision regulations that have been in the works for several months.
That date was set during Monday’s court session, where a development officer also was named and a state-required notice was approved. The 89-page draft of the subdivision regulations are available on the county website co.montague.tx.us/page/montague.home.
It was August 2019 when the regulations were adopted by the commissioners after much debate among water well drillers, groundwater district staff and directors, realtors and land developers.
During those original discussions water issues lead the way as many counties especially around heavily populated urban areas are experiencing water shortages and possible contamination due to an inadequate number of houses and wells or even the use of a public water system in the rural areas.
Charley Lanier, who has been working as a grant officer for the county, was named to be the subdivision development officer. After a brief 10-minute executive session, the court named Lanier who they said would be the “initial contact” for all developers who will accept all paperwork and plats.
Read the full story in the mid-week Bowie News.
City of Bowie water and street crews repair a broken water line in the area of Walnut and Smythe last week, along with repairing a large pot hole in the same area. (Photo by Barbara Green)
Bowie Intermediate School students, staff and families enjoyed a “STAAR” Party on April 18 celebrating the hard work of all preparing for STAAR testing as well as other year’s successes. There were about 200 students and parents attending to enjoy the activities that included telescopes provided through the 3Rivers Foundation. It was a clear night perfect for star gazing, there also was an outdoor movie and other activities. (BIS courtesy photos)
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