Friends,
You are an amazing bunch -- creative, diligent, smart, and fun. Here are some things you did this week:
1. Keep Salado Beautiful presented their first Garden of the Month sign to Banes House. Congratulations Sheryl and Rod. Your garden and yard are well done.
Who is next?
2. The questions at the Community Information Briefing by TxDoT were thought-provoking. Thank you for taking an active interest in the discussion. If you would like to see the mural that will be on the East and West side walls, drop by the City Hall. Margaret will show and explain it to you.
3. The Vision Committee discussion was lively. These members are "plowing some difficult ground" with boldness, confidence, and seriousness. Their direction is progressive and balanced. Please try to make one of their meetings.
4. The monthly Bell County Council on Government Thursday brought together Mayors and community leaders from across Bell County to discuss programs. The Leon River Watershed briefing was informative especially the discussion on how it affects water quality in Lake Belton and other streams. The importance of Salado Creek comes to mind when listening to what makes a river polluted. We must be careful with the creek or suffer the consequences.
5. While COG was meeting, an important meeting was being conducted in the Salado Municipal Building on Salado Creek and the Salamander. The attendees received encouraging and informative information from Texas environment leaders. Salado Creek is doing well.
6. Monday, our City Manager will receive the formal report from the Engineers on the Water Treatment Plant. In the 12 July, the Aldermen will hear the report during the 6 hour session. A town hall will be held by the end of July so all the community will know the information and begin making a decision.
7. We desperately need grant writers. There is money on the table and Salado has a chance to receive some of it, however, if we do not apply; we will not receive it. It would be nice if the city had the money to hire someone who was trained in grant writing and did nothing but write grants. It would pay for that person's salary. Maybe some day. Right now, we need someone who will volunteer their time. If you are willing, please call Margaret, 947-5060.
8. The Cowboy Church in Salado is a most friendly church. People greet you at the door like you are their best friend. Coffee and doughnuts await in case you slept late and did not have time for breakfast. About two minutes after sitting down, your foot starts keeping beat to the music. The sermon is filled with "cowboy philosophy" and "down-home common sense." On Monday, the pastor calls and says "thank you for coming." Make no mistake, this is cowboy country -- jeans, boots, belt buckles, and hats.
As Mayor, I visit a different church every Sunday. I have found that Salado has fine places to worship -- all with a different flavor, a different approach, and meaningful messages. Like the businesses I try to visit regularly, they all have something to offer.
Thank you for a very productive week.
Very respectfully,
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