Saturday's Six Hour Workshop

Friends,

     The Six-hour Aldermen and Alderwoman workshop was outstanding.  It started at nine A.M. and ended at three P.M.  Non-stop -- lunch was eaten during an hour closed session Staffing business meeting.

    We covered every topic on the posted list.

    Assignments were made, business was discussed on major issues, and action will begin immediately.  However, most decisions will not be made until there is a Town Hall and BOAs in which to vote.

    THE FIRST TOWN HALL WILL BE 22 JULY, 6:30 P.M., THOMAS ARNOLD CAFETERIA.
SUBJECT:  WATER TREATMENT PLANT.  The engineering report is in and we want you to hear it as soon as possible.  Jim Reed, City Manager, will lead the discussion.  The Aldermen and Alderwoman will be present to hear your remarks.  On 24 July, following the BOA, they will review your remarks and discuss the next step.  This Workshop will be long.

    Jimmy Martin is working on the minutes and should complete them this week.  Tim will probably  be reporting some of the business in the Village Voice next week.

    There was only one closed session -- mentioned above.  The other sessions were open to the public.  People who came, listened, and made an occasional comment or gave important data that we did not know.

    The spirit and working relations of the Aldermen and Alderwoman were excellent.  They are focused, committed, and have Salado's best interest in mind.  YOU COULD NOT HAVE A BETTER GROUP OF ALDER-PEOPLE REPRESENTING YOU.  They are impressive.

    Beginning this Monday, 6:30 P.M., we will begin a three week process of Budgeting for the Year.  We must submit the budget NLT 31 August.  It should be completed the first week in August and ready for presentation.

    As soon as the minutes are available, you will be reading and hearing the plans for going forward.  There are no secrets, no hidden agendas, and we want to hear your suggestions and opinions.  You do not have to wait for a BOA, talk to us.  We will always listen.

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