Friends,
Sometimes the schedule does not allow writing every day. This was one week that writing could not be done. That being said, There is some great news to share with you.
Friday, 11 A.M: A meeting was held with the Economic Development Administration in Belton. The result of the meeting is the opportunity to submit a grant by 15 Oct for the Water Treatment Plant. CITCOG is tasked with writing and submitting the grant. Jim Reed and Jimmy Martin will start preparing it immediately.
Friday, 2 P.M. A discussion with Senator Cornyn's office staff discussed the Texas Water Infrastructure Coordinating Committee (TWICC) as another source of funding. Kim, our City Administrator, will take this for action.
Friday, 5:30 P.M. Aldermen Fred Brown called the Downtown Committee together to hear the Representative from Texas A&M discuss the drawing of plans for renovating the historic district of the Village. Dr. John suggested a vision committee to work with a professor and/or students to make sure everyone has the same concept. The approximate cost: one or two hotel rooms, gas, and food for one or two days. Nothing else. It is a bargain considering what other communities have to pay for theses services. Thank you Texas A&M for supporting us.
Finally, Fred, Kim, and Mike are working on a Grant for our Bell County Region. That Grant must be submitted by 15 October.
Want more good news.
Mike McDougal and his committee are working feverishly to get the overall plan ready to begin road repair. When the plan is finalized, a Town Hall will be called so that you will know exactly when, where, and what will be done. You will need dates and road construction so that you can make your plans.
And, yes, the ordinances are being reviewed and corrected where necessary by Aldermen Frank Coachman and Hans Fields. When an Ordinance is changed, it must come before the Board of Aldermen for reading and approval. This is a slow process as there are over 20 Ordinances, some consisting of over 175 pages.
You have a great group of Aldermen/lady and a City Manager burning the midnight oil to meet your expectations. Support them with encouragement and appreciation.
VR/Skip
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