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Saint Jo City Council to meet Wednesday
The Saint Jo City Council will meet at 6 p.m. on Feb. 10 with a Texas’ new open-carry weapons policy headlining the agenda.
The council may enter into executive session to discuss the matter with City Attorney Andy Messer.
After executive session, the council will reconvene and discuss and act on the new open-carry law, which was established on Jan. 1.
There also will be discussion and action on amending the current 2015-16 fiscal year budget.
After citizen comments, the meeting will begin with several citizen requests. Sheri Davis will ask to have a five-kilometer color run in Saint Jo to benefit the Relay for Life.
John and Dena Moragues’ will make a request to burn within the city limits, and Paul Sampson requests water services – even though he lives outside city limits.
There will be discussion on the proposed 2016 Texas Municipal Retirement System rate, which provides benefits to employees of Texas municipalities such as Saint Jo.
Chamber of Commerce President Dick Crist will meet with the council to discuss three initiatives the organization is purusing.
There also will be approval of a 2015 racial profile report from the police department, minutes from the Jan. 13 meeting, paying bills and financial statements
Reports will be given in writing by city department heads, including Police Chief Tyler Roy, Public Works Director Marty Hilton and Fire Chief Scott Thomas.
The Saint Jo City Council will meet at 6 p.m. on May 13 in regular session.
Items on the agenda include:
Appointment and approval of a fire marshal for the city.
Discuss support for Councilman Jack Dunn’s proposition to petition for additional sales tax revenue from the state for infrastructure purposes.
Consider dates for the 2026-27 budget workshop and ordinance workshop.
Approve minutes and monthly financials.
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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.
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