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Saint Jo Councilor says ‘put up or shut up’ regarding removal of 4A ED board

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By BARBARA GREEN
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Voices were raised Wednesday night as the Saint Jo City Council once more discussed the “removal of Economic Development 4A members,” a topic in flux through three previous meetings. After almost an hour of debate, aldermen decided to defer action until the budget process when new members are normally approved.
This agenda topic was last raised on April 27 when Alderman Leroy Voth wanted to know the length of time in total each of the board members had served, but it was listed as the removal of 4A members. Alderman Randal Flusche rescinded the request to remove the Economic 4A members at that meeting.
Mayor Tom Weger said Wednesday Voth placed it on the agenda so the floor was his. Voth said it was a continuation of the previous agenda as he has not received the board member information.
City Secretary Teresa Fangman said she has not received any additional records from the 4A members and she has been sorting through records at the city office. She said the minutes indicate most of the present 4A members were named between 2016 and 2019 and they were approved last October and officers in January.
Weger said the agenda says to discuss removal, not establish their terms. Voth then stated the board member terms are limited to six years, but some have served longer.

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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.

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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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