COUNTY LIFE
Saint Jo City Council welcomes new mayor, councilors tonight
Danny Steadham will be sworn in as the new mayor of the City of Saint Jo during Wednesday’s 6 p.m. council meeting in Saint Jo City Hall.
Steadham will be administered the oath of office, along with new aldermen Randall Flusche and Lucas Thompson.
The results from the Nov. 8 general election will be canvassed.
Mayor Pro Tem Tim West will give his final report, and there will be discussion and probable action on naming a new mayor pro tem.
Current board members are Stephanie West, Bryan Wolf and Paul Mouring.
Steadham ran unopposed while Thompson secured 212 votes and Flusche 131 as part of a five-person race for two council openings.
Other personnel decisions will be discussed, including possible approval of Patty Hale as city municipal judge for a two-year term and approve the newest board member for Saint Jo’s Economic Development 4A Board.
There will be discussion and possible action on a variance request for Dalton Lyons to build a 10×12-foot storage building on a lot next to his property on W. Crump, and a resale bid for property at 101 N. Market.
Economic 4B Board budget amendments will be offered.
There will be discussion and action on approving a conditional use permit for the Saint Jo Masonic Lodge to relocate to a building at the corner of Church and Mill Streets – and allow for parking across the street.
City leaders will talk about Thompson’s request to move the city council meeting to a location that could accommodate a larger crowd and allow citizen comments at each meeting.
There will be discussion and possible action on hiring Freemon, Story and Shapard from Wichita Falls to perform the financial audit for the year ending Sept. 30, 2016.
At the end of the meeting, there will be a review of financial statements, and bills will be paid. Alderpersons will hear reports from city department heads.
National Weather Service Fort Worth report: We’re closing down the work week with another round of HOT and DRY weather. Much of the area will see an elevated fire weather threat again today! A Heat Advisory remains in effect through 8 pm this evening. More heat headlines likely this weekend and early next week
It’s time once again for the Montague County Cemetery Board Fish Fry.
The fish fry will begin serving at 5 p.m. on Aug. 22 at the Forestburg Community Center. The price is $10 per person for all you can eat, and child’s plate for 12 and under is $5. Take-out is also available.
The meal will consist of locally caught crappie and catfish, French fries, beans, hushpuppies, coleslaw and all the trimmings and homemade desserts.
The main purpose of the Montague County Cemetery Board is to look after the county’s abandoned cemeteries. The county has between 50 and 60 abandoned cemeteries. Cleaning a cemetery typically cost between $1,500 and $2,000. Any help is greatly appreciated. Help can be monetary, but it can also be as simple as reporting a suspected lost cemetery, allowing access to the cemetery, or spending a day alongside others cleaning. Volunteers are always welcome.
Another goal of the Cemetery Board is to obtain Historical Status from the Texas Historical Commission for the abandoned cemeteries. This status records the cemetery with both the county and state. It helps to protect them for years to come.
Leadership Montague County is now accepting applications for its upcoming class. Deadline to submit an application is Sept. 1.
Individuals who are interested in strengthening their leadership skills, expanding their knowledge of Montague County and building lasting professional and community relationships are encouraged to apply.
The program is a nine-month leadership development program consisting of nine, one-day, monthly meetings. Participants will explore topics including local government, agriculture, education, healthcare, business and industry, public safety, economic development and community leadership through interactive sessions and site visits. The group will be traveling to Austin in the spring to visit with the legislators and senators and to see how they work for the county residents.
Leadership Montague County is designed for emerging and established leaders who have a desire to become more involved in improving the quality of life throughout Montague County.
Class size is limited, and early application is encouraged. For additional information or to request an application, contact: Leadership Montague County, j-hansard@tamu.edu or call 940-894-2831
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