The latest news, Sunday 25 Jan 15.

Friends,

Shane Barrier gave an excellent Volunteer Fire Department Report at Thursday's BOA meeting.  There are approximately 32 volunteer firemen who answer calls 24//7 without hesitation, without pay, without due appreciation.  Shane and our Police Chief will be added to our negotiation committees as their say will be significant.

Alderman McDougal reported that the Engineers have completed their study and recommendation on Roads, request for bids sent out, and the opening of bids on 17 Feb with completion of this section of road repair by the end of July.  By the end of March you will see the first major road work beginning.  We will do as much money as we have this year.  Next year, we will do more.  Prepare yourself for some inconvenience.

Among the events being planned by the PALS (Public Art League Salado), is a Magic Show for the summer.  Like Blue Lapis, it will be a family event.

The Board of Aldermen is considering applying for a million dollar TXDOT grant.  This grant is a 70% - 30% grant -- TXDOT gives 70% and the city gives 30%.  They will make a decision in the Board of Aldermen meeting 5 February.  There is approximately 54 million dollars in available grant money.

We are still waiting to hear from EDA on our 1.5 million dollar grant request.

Last evening's Surprise Birthday Party for Jack Schlock was very well planned and attended.  Jack was very surprised to see the large number of friends and relatives that attended.

The State of Salado report will be given 5 February at the beginning of the Board of Aldermen/lady meeting, 6:30, Municipal Building.

The first meeting of the three committees -- Development and Economics; Water Treatment Plant, and ETJ/Annexation will be this week.  They will be studying two proposals made by Sanctuary and making recommendations to the Aldermen/Lady.  Kim is working the exact date and time.

Do not forget the second annual Lions Club Brisket Bing is Sunday afternoon, 25 January, 1:30 P.M. in the Civic Center.  Should be lots of fun.

Texas A&M is on the schedule to come this Spring.  One of their architecture/city planning classes will spend a weekend in Salado talking to citizens and store owners on how best to design  downtown Salado.  This will become that class' main project for the semester.

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