NEWS
Sproles resigns precinct one council seat due to house move
The Bowie City Council is losing one of its members as Laura Sproles resigned this week as she moves to another precinct within the city.
City Secretary Sandy Page said Sproles, precinct one councilor, submitted a letter of resignation this week that will be on Friday’s agenda for council consideration.
The city staff will take applications and appoint someone to fill out the term on Dec. 11.
Sproles joined the council in November 2022 to start a new term following the election. She previously served on the council from 2011-2014.
The council will meet at 6 p.m. on Nov. 17 after moving its regular session from Nov. 13 in order to canvass election results. Newly elected members will take the oath of office and elect a mayor pro tem.
In new business, a resolution related to improvements at the Bowie Municipal Airport will be presented. The city is expected to apply for state grant funds, which usually pay for a large part of any improvements.
The second reading of an ordinance changing school zones to 6:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The consent agenda, and public comments wrap up the agenda.
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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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