4 Major Issues Haze Gray and Underway

Friends,

    The Aldermen are heavily involved in 4 major issues:

        Mike McDougal has a committee of 5 working with the road issues and projects.  Monday they will be driving and inspecting the Village Roads.  They will complete the inspection by meeting at the Municipal Building at 1130 to discuss the next steps.  This is an action-oriented committee that is committed to getting things done.

        Two Aldermen, Frank Coachman and Hans Fields, have volunteered to begin the massive review of Ordinances.  The contents and wording of the ordinances are the source of many complaints. You can expect changes in this area, but it will take time. These two Aldermen are serious about solving the Ordinance issue without hesitation.  They volunteered and have started.

       Alderman Fred Brown is working on the plans to enhance the historic downtown area.  In the 24 July Aldermen Council, two citizens gave $1000 checks toward the project and annually pledged $500 toward the project.  Both citizens challenged other village citizens to do the same.  Fred, working with other organizations, is moving quickly to begin the Project.  It was his vision and he is committed to action in the near future.

      Alderwoman, Amber Preston Dankert is working diligently on solving the employee and police office space problem as well as the health of Salado Creek and the village's parks.  With very little resources, she is examining all options.  Soon, the Mill Creek low water bridge will be cleaned so that water will flow freely.  Amber and Jim Reed have acquired the needed permits to accomplish this Project.  Billy Helms has volunteered to do it, following all regulations, and without cost to the village.  This is progress with an Alderwoman with great environmental experience leading the way.

      Jim Reed, City Manager, is extremely busy organizing for the Bond Election in November.  The Board of Aldermen and Alderwoman will hear the plans and vote on them 12 August in the monthly BOA meeting.  Your opinions in the Town Hall meeting, 22 July, were taken seriously.  Expect another Town Hall Meeting after the 12 August BOA.

    There are other issues being worked  and addressed, in addition to the major ones listed above.  Please offer your appreciation to our Aldermen.  They are working long hours to accomplish your wishes and meet your concerns.  They do it with their expertise and talents "for the love of the village and its citizens."

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