COUNTY LIFE
Saint Jo Council votes to investigate possible mayoral misconduct
By BARBARA GREEN
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After attempting to “hash out” its problems across more than two hours Wednesday night, the Saint Jo City Council in the end voted to go forward with an investigation of possible “misconduct” by Mayor Tom Weger and will meet at 6 p.m. March 30 to consider hiring an investigator.
It was an uncomfortable night for all concerned as the council replayed the March 9 meeting where Weger resigned as mayor and left the meeting. The confrontation that night stemmed from several topics including questions raised about the 4B Economic Development Board, which included five of its members resigning that night; social media “misinformation;” questions about a Coppell Construction (Weger’s firm) lease of city property on U.S. Highway 82 and record retention for both EDC boards and the Saint Jo Fire Department.
Weger previously stated he let his anger and frustration get the best of him, and he resigned leaving that meeting; however, the next day he rescinded that resignation.
What ensued across the next few days were meetings posted and then rescheduled, and council members wondering what was the next move.
About 60 people attended the meeting, which was moved to the Texas Theater to allow for the larger crowd. Eight people participated in public comments with the majority in support of Weger, and the others supporting the council’s right to ask questions.
Read the full story along with the story on public comments at the meeting in your weekend Bowie News.
Montague County Commissioner’s Court will meet at 9 a.m. on Nov. 25.
Members will consider an anti-fraud policy and adding it to the personnel policy. The annual liability renewal with the Texas Association of Counties Risk Pool will be reviewed.
Montague County officials will be enrolling in the TAC 2025 certified cybersecurity course required by the state for all employees who use county computers.
Other topics for Monday will include the bond for the county treasurer, review an account application with Schad & Pulte Welding Supply, Inc and consider raising the road hand clothing allowance from $500 to $1,000.
By BARBARA GREEN
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It was family night for the City of Bowie Fire Department as members gathered for the annual pre-Thanksgiving awards dinner this week.
Firefighter of the Year awards, service awards and officers and firefighters were pinned with their new badges.
Fire Chief Doug Page opened the evening with a remembrance of a fallen firefighter, James Dunham who died 25 years ago on Nov. 18. This Saint Jo firefighter was responding to a car accident at Forestburg and after he arrived suffered a heart attack. Page noted his daughter is auxiliary member Renee Hart.
Chad Long, member of the department for one year and one month received the Firefighter of the Year Award. Kelly Tomlin, nine-year member, was selected by the volunteers to receive the Roy Gene Williams Award.
Read the full story in the weekend Bowie News.
Top photo- New lieutenants Michael Burrows and Chad Gerlach received the oath from Mayor Gaylynn Burris. (Photo by Barbara Green)
The new Montague County Animal Rescue, which will be helping with operation of the new county animal shelter, invite you to “Wine Like A Dog” on Dec. 3 at Kimber Creek Wine Bar and Gift Shop in downtown Bowie.
The evening will include wine and charcuterie from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., while raising funds for the rescue organization. Tickets are $50.
Melanie Gillespie of Montague County Animal Rescue said the new 501c3 has completed its agreement to work with Montague County operating the animal shelter.
“Your support enables us to launch the opening of the first county-run animal shelter. We invite you to join our mission of rescuing, rehabilitating and finding loving homes for animals in need,” said Gillespie.
Limited tickets will be offered at the door based on availability. Those with questions may call Gillespie at 469-951-0215 or email [email protected].
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