By BARBARA GREEN
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Members of the Bowie City Council voted to accept applications for persons interested in serving as mayor and will make an appointment before the 30-day time limit when an election would be forced.
The resignation of former Mayor Bill Miller was accepted Monday night. His one-sentence resignation was submitted on April 29 and was effective immediately. Miller, who took office last November, did not state a reason for his departure.
Mayor Pro Tem Jason Love presided at the meeting and told the council he feels “more suited” to his council seat and is not interested in serving the unexpired term of mayor.
The city charter requires the mayor position be filled within 30 days of the resignation or a special election be called. If an appointment is not made in 30 days, the election is required.
Councilor Diana Higgins recommended they take applications and make an appointment and avoid the expense of an election which can run about $4,000. The city would be able to make the November general election ballot.
Councilor Chuck Malone moved to take applications, interview and appoint a new mayor before the end of the month deadline. The motion was unanimously accepted with consensus they could expect a called meeting to review applicants and do interviews.
BMX race track
Linda and Sean Reno made a presentation to the council asking to use city land located beside the Haggar Baseball Complex for development of a BMX race track and bike park.
The couple has been involved in the sport for more than 20 years as all their children have taken part including their daughter who has competed on the international level.

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