NEWS
Saint Jo residents debate water bills
Saint Jo city offices have fielded complaints regarding water bills, especially ones from the month of May, during recent weeks.
There was a special meeting on June 18 covering excessive water bills, and the regular meeting Wednesday night continued that trend.
Only one person appeared to state their concerns.
“We didn’t have a leak or fill a swimming pool,” said Melinda Griffen, on behalf of John Reed.
During dialogue, Griffen expressed her worry the City of Saint Jo isn’t reading water meters on a consistent basis. Water bills for Laverne Willmond, Jana Klyce and Rudene Horner were also discussed.
During the meeting, it was quoted Horner used 225,300 gallons during one month, 14,400 for Klyce, 13,900 for Reed and 14,400 for Willmond.
Read the full story in the weekend News. Pictured:This property located at 408 E. Herndon was discussed for possible demolition by the Saint Jo City Council at its mid-week meeting. (Photo by Eric Viccaro)
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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