NEWS
Mayor updates on storm cleanup, available resources
In a Sunday morning press briefing, city officials reported on the clean-up efforts underway across the city.
City crews from all departments have been joined by county teams, Texas Department of Transportation, other cities in the area and many other volunteer organizations eager to help.
Mayor Gaylynn Burris said “saw teams,” from the state have arrived to help cut down large debris. People who have cleared those items at their homes can place them at the curb for pick up or take them to the Bowie Business Park where they can be dropped off. This is for vegetation only, no household trash such as furniture.
Rolloff dumpsters also have been placed around the community for household items. They are located at the junior high parking lot behind the main building, Wilbarger Street and Bowie Industrial Park.
Donations are being accepted at the community center east hall of food, water, diapers and formula only. Also in the west hall there will be a damage assessment team member available to answer questions and help those who incurred damage. Call 211-click option 1 for details.
A storm relief fund will be set up at Legend Bank for monetary, tax deductible donations. Details on that will be available as soon as it is set up. The mayor said it is the hope this can assist those who may be uninsured or under insured.
Burris said CERTZ teams will be going door-to-door to make damage assessment. She said this is vitally important and this information is vital to any future aid programs the city, its businesses and residents may qualify for assistance.
Samaritan’s Purse has come into the city with its volunteers to provide disaster relief. They have chainsaw teams, tarping and they welcome other volunteers to join their efforts. The group is set up at Calvary Baptist Church. Call 940-229-8877 if you would like to help or require assistance.
Residents also are urged to take part in a damage survey listed on the city’s webpage: cityofbowietx.com. This is part of the damage assessment that will be used to determine funding for repair and relief. It also will be on the city’s Facebook page.
The mayor said if there are any citizens who cannot stay in their home due to damage or have needs, go to a local church where they can guide you to some of the resources which are available to help storm victims.
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Montague County Commissioners wrapped up a few items before the end of the year as they met on Dec. 23.
Grant Coordinator Charley Lanier asked the court to go ahead and obligate $276,961.84 from the American Rescue Funds to complete the new wastewater treatment plant that will serve the courthouse complex.
He explained Dec. 30 is the last date where grant funds can be obligated, and he did not expect any issues since this project had already been approved in court using ARPA funds, he called it a “safety net,” to avoid any problem and possible return of the funds to the federal government.
Montague County has about $276,961.84 in grant funds which has not been allocated.
The court gave approval on the request.
Lanier also asked the court to apply for a grant for a tire cutter. Funded through the Nortex Regional Planning Commission and Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, the application will ask for $26,865 to purchase a larger gas-powered cutter on a trailer, which can be moved around for use. It would cut the larger tires into four pieces, which would be allowed into a landfill. Lanier said if the cutter comes through the county would need to obtain a permit for its use from TCEQ, which he added should not be an issue.
Commissioner Mark Murphey said he picks up more tires abandoned on the county roads than he disposes of at his own yard, adding he probably has 500 at his yard. The court gave approval to apply for this competitive grant.
The remainder of Monday’s brief meeting were year-end items. Bonds for the justice of the peace one, county clerk, county attorney, district attorney, sheriff, commissioner three and constable two were accepted.
A cooperative agreement with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and the county was approved, along with a license and services agreement with Local Government Solutions to provide software for both justice of the peace officers. The county attorney’s Chapter 59 Asset Forfeiture report was presented with no new seizures or forfeiture.
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