NEWS
Commissioners debate changing part-time salary for one staff
By BARBARA GREEN
editor@bowienewsonline.com
Montague County Commissioners approved a $3 pay increase for its part-time secretary during Monday’s session, along with calling the joint May 7 constitutional amendment/Nocona City Council election.
Precinct One Commissioner Roy Darden asked to place the commissioner’s court secretary pay increase on the agenda, explaining he believes it was “overlooked” when the court approved an increase for part-time drivers in the precincts. The present pay for Debbie Boaz, the commissioner’s secretary is $17 an hour and he asked to move it to $20.
Commissioner Mark Murphey seconded the motion stating he did not realize it was left out. Commissioner Bob Langford said his view on not making any salary changes other than during the budget process has not changed and emphasized it has nothing to do with the specific staffer.
Read the full story in the weekend Bowie News.
The jury was seated on Monday and the opening day of testimony Tuesday only lasted four hours, before the panel went into deliberations about 2 p.m.
Two hours later the jury returned a guilty verdict on both charges. Wednesday morning the jury was set to begin discussion on Hall’s punishment at 8:30 a.m. with both sides offering evidence and testimony. Hall faces up to 10 years in prison.
The trial was moved to Denton County on a change of venue requested by Hall in March. After 16th District Judge Sherry Shipman read the verdict, it was reported Hall hung her head in disappointment and was later seen crying and emotional as she left the courtroom.
Members of the Bowie City Council will meet in regular session at 6 p.m. on May 13 in council chambers.
The meeting opens with a proclamation for Emergency Medical Services Week.
City Manager Bert Cunningham will report on recent rainfall problems, Smythe Street sidewalk project and the substation work.
There is only one item of new business an ordinance related to speed limits on specific streets. Public comments and approval of minutes wrap up the agenda.
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