Sparta Projecting A $5.6 Million Budget For Next Year
Sparta’s proposed budget will be about $200,000 more than last year. The Board of Aldermen got its first glimpse of the $5.6 million 21-22 fiscal year budget Tuesday during a work session. Mayor Jeff Young said the budget is a conservative one but the funds are there for some needed additions in the city. “You […]
Clarification On Monterey Hiring Process Turns To Disputes Among Aldermen
Clarification on the hiring process. That is what the Monterey Board of Aldermen sought to achieve during Monday’s special called meeting, but yet again, more individual disputes broke out. The lone item on the agenda was to review the power and authority of the board and Mayor in relation to the Civil Service Board. The […]
Celina Aldermen Table First Reading Of Budget And Property Tax Increase
The Celina Board of Aldermen tabled its first reading of the city’s budget that includes a property tax increase Tuesday. Alderman Bruce Rhoton said after hearing recommendations from the city attorney, the board decided to seek some clarity about the six cent increase before voting. “We need a better understanding of what the ratio and […]
Monterey Approves Meadow Creek Park Master Plan Contract
Development of Monterey’s Meadow Creek Park master plan will begin this May after the Board of Aldermen approved the contract Thursday. Urban Planning Firm Olin Studios out of Philadelphia offered the town a discounted rate of $15,000. Cultural Administrator Rafferty Cleary said the 20 week process will start on May 3rd with site visits starting […]
Sparta Tornado Siren Outage Leads To System Inspection
Issues with Sparta’s tornado siren led the city’s Board of Alderman to approve an inspection of the system Thursday night. Fire Chief Captain Kirk Young said he started searching for companies after the Church Street siren did not go off during its monthly testing. “And, we’ve got a bid for $4,836 to come out and […]
Celina PD Receiving City Issued Firearms
The Celina Police Department will soon have city issued firearms and accessories. The Board of Aldermen Tuesday approved the purchase of seven handguns and holsters after a request from Police Chief Terry Scott. Scott said Celina is one of the few municipalities that does not have city owned equipment. “My concern is that you don’t […]
Baxter’s City Leak Insurance Begins April 1st
Baxter’s optional water leak adjustment insurance is set to take effect April 1st. Mayor John Martin said the leak adjustments approved by the Board of Aldermen Thursday will be the city’s last. “You can put on there as far as protection for your sewer line or water lines, inside your home or anything,” Martin said. […]
Celina Looks To Continue Sewer Work With CDBG Application
Celina will look to use the next round of Community Development Block Grants for sewer upgrades. The Board of Aldermen approved applying for the $638,000 Tuesday. The funding would be used to locate areas in need of repairs and conduct the rehab. A seven percent match is required from the city if awarded. This could […]
Celina Creates New Recreational Advisory Board
The Celina Board of Aldermen has created a new Recreational Advisory Board. The five-member group will be citizen operated and report to the city’s board of aldermen. Mayor Tonya Spears said the purpose is to bring in citizen input on future recreational projects. “Maybe do some research and find out what the public would like […]
Bowden Approved For Jamestown Aldermen Seat
The Jamestown Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved the nomination of James Red Bowden to fill a vacant seat on the board Monday night. Bowden will replace Vanessa Matthews who resigned in February. Though the council agenda reported no one had submitted a resume, Bowden had previously applied for a November, 2019 opening on the […]
