NEWS
By BARBARA GREEN
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Bowie Independent School District Trustees got a crash course in “Turf 101,” Monday night as it considers the future of athletic field turf during the next few years.
The board also received its 2018-19 outside audit presented by a new audit firm, Edgin, Parkman, Fleming & Fleming, PC of Wichita Falls. This was the first time in more than 20 years the district has worked with a new auditor as Stephen Gilland informed the district several months ago he would no longer be available for the audit.
David Teal of Hellas Turf explained the structure and composition of a turf system, which he said will last on average eight to 12-plus years depending on the material and its use. He emphasized all turf systems are not the same as he reviewed turf material, backing, infill systems, and weight.
Teal said safety is the primary focus and the safety of a turf system must be “measurable.” The Synthetic Turf Council establishes standards for the industry as all products are tested by a third party.
Preliminary estimates to replace the stadium turf at Jackrabbit Stadium run from $450,000 to $550,000.
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City of Bowie officials were on hand to inspect the emergency electrical generators that were delivered last week.
Mayor Gaylynn Burris and City Manager Bert Cunningham inspected one of three emergency electrical generators purchased as part of an ongoing Federal Emergency Management Agency Hazard Mitigation Grant. They also talked with Jay Evans, head of the city electric department, and Jerry Sutton, director of the water treatment plant about the next step for installation of the generators.
This grant provides funding for one 150 kW and two 250 kW generators for use at the water treatment plant.
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City Manager Bert Cunningham and Mayor Gaylynn Burris talk with the electric and water department staff about the new generators. (Photo by Cindy Roller)
No action was taken on a legal issue after members of the Bowie City Council met in a called closed session at 4 p.m. on July 12.
City Secretary Sandy Page said the council met for almost one hour for “consultation with attorney – Midwest Waste Services LLC vs. City of Bowie.
This lawsuit goes back to August 2019 when Midwest sued the city for its action requiring those who receive city water outside the city limits to use the designated waste collector, which is Waste Connections. This was shortly after the city signed a new long-term contract with WC.
The suit was dismissed in June 2020 on two points in the suit, but City Manager Bert Cunningham said a third point remained in mediation.
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