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Engineers hired for Nelson Street repairs

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By BARBARA GREEN [email protected]
Hayter Engineering was retained by the City of Bowie for services on the Nelson Street culvert replacement, but not before several councilors questioned if there were any less expensive options or if the services are negotiable.
The engineering firm has done several projects for the city and began looking at the repairs when the street was closed back on Aug. 21. After several days of heavy rain, a section of Nelson Street caved in prompting the street’s closure for safety concerns. Engineers have examined the site, and a couple of contractors looked to provide an estimate for repairs close to $2 million.
City Manager Bert Cunnigham reviewed the agreement that outlined the scope of services by Hayter on the project.
Engineering will be completed for the installation of double 11 ft. X 6 ft. reinforced box culverts in a drainage ditch crossing Nelson just east of Mill, east to the intersection with Lamb Street, then north along Lamb to tie into the existing drainage ditch. The boxes replace the rusted-out culverts that run under Nelson from the park.
A 4 ft. X 2 ft. concrete culvert will be placed from the intersection of Mill and Nelson east to the drainage ditch plus the installation of a new larger inlet box drain at the intersection of Mill and Nelson including any required street repair.
Headwalls will be created for the new culverts at Nelson, plus a new curb and gutter along Nelson and full-width street reconstruction. A water line on Nelson will be replaced. Hayter also will handle the bid process and construction review.
The proposed fee schedule totals $183,902 for engineering services.

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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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