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Saint Jo City Council meets tonight
With Montague County Commissioners lifting the burn ban during their regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, Saint Jo resident J.D. Dunn wishes for permission to burn within city limits on Payne Road.
That’s the first expected item up for discussion at the Saint Jo City Council meeting set for 6 p.m. Nov. 11.
Marty Reeves would like to appeal police chief Tyler Roy’s decision to remove Reeves’ dog, Tigger, from city limits.
The council will discuss and possibly approve a resolution regarding a financial agreement for the purpose of purchasing a fire tender.
During the meeting, there will be discussion and action on amendments for the 2016 Saint Jo Economic Development Corporation 4B budget.
The Saint Jo Chamber of Commerce is requesting to rename the city square the Chisholm Trail Square.
Allen Corley wants to discuss finding a permanent solution to flooding concerns at 301 E. Williams, which has been a mainstay agenda item in recent months.
Texas Kings Hotel would like to discuss sewer issues at its facility.
The council will approve minutes from the October meeting, review financial statements and pay monthly bills.
Reports also will be given in writing from Saint Jo department heads.
The Saint Jo city council typically meets the second Wednesday of every month.
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The Bowie City Council will meet at 6 p.m. on May 12 in the council chambers.
The agenda opens with a proclamation for Emergency Medical Services Week.
In the city manager’s report, Bert Cunningham will discuss the Rock and Pillar Street project and the Texas Water Development Board grant application.
In new business, Brittany Barnes will be considered as an appointment to the Bowie Community Development Board.
A resolution requesting financial assistance from the TWDB authorizing the filing of an application for assistance will be reviewed.
The master parks plan also will be presented by staff from Public Management.
The consent agenda and public comments round out the meeting.
Members of the Montague County Commissioner’s Court will meet at 9 a.m. on May 11.
After the consent agenda and public comments, the court will discuss an interlocal agreement between precinct two and the Bowie Sports Association for the baseball complex.
Precinct three will ask for a line-time budget adjustment of $15,000 from operating expenses to part-time.
The court will open and consider accepting sealed bids for emulsified asphalt and prime oil, all on a 90-day contract.
The consent agenda of minutes, bills and reports also is slated.
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