Now the work begins and a few new facts

Friends,

      The Holidays are over and the Village work is beginning.  The last 5 or 6 blogs have outlined the work to be done.

      This week, the 4 major committees will be formed:  Development and Economic, Annexation, Sewer, and ETJ.  These committees will be presented to the BOA.  Once approved, they will begin work immediately with a completion date of May or early June.

      Road repair will begin as soon as the weather permits.

      The Police department will be moved by 10 February.  THANK YOU TO THOSE WHO VOLUNTEERED WITH CLEANING, PAINTING, AND FLOORING.  WE NEED MORE.  CALL KIM -- 947-5060.

      As soon as the Police are settled, we will start with the Municipal Building.  It will be finished by 15 March.

      As soon as spring appears, the Keep Salado Beautiful people will be asked to landscape the yard. It is to be attractive from I-35.  This is your City Hall and this is Salado.

      Cost for moving and refurbishment, under $24,000 for everything.  Hopefully, with volunteers, under $20,000.

      Since James Construction trucks used the road between the Municipal Building and the Church of Christ, they are being asked via TXDOT to re-pave the road at their expense.

      The first Ordinance changes will be presented in the 15 Jan BOA.

      Training for the Village Secretary and the Planning and Zoning Board are being planned.

      A new Code Enforcement Officer will be sought and hired.

      The contract between the Village and the Chamber of Commerce will be strengthened.

       The re-organization of the City Office will be completed and computerized.  There will be instant networking with the Director, Chamber of Commerce.  A competent, professional accounting system will be in place.  All of this will save hours of work for our staff and make the office more efficient and productive.

       And, finally, the third phase of the 1.5 million sewer grant will be submitted this week.  Keep your fingers crossed -- it is a good sign we have gotten this far in the process.

       This is the tip of the iceberg.  This year is going to be long and hard.  We must be sharp and diligent.  The hours of work will be unbelievable.  If we do it right, it will be a great year.

       On yes, TXDOT has been told if Holland Bridge is not open by 31 January, we are going to the Governor.

        VR/Skip