Your Village in Three Minutes; 12 June

Friends,

1.  The TxDoT letter to elected officials and Senior Construction executives many of you signed appears to be getting action.  Appointments are being made and telephone calls are being received.  All of this will lead to action concerning construction on I-35.  You will hear the results of these meetings as they occur.  Two meetings with Village Officials are scheduled for next week.

2.  The decision on the EDA million dollar sewer grant to Salado is expected in the next 4-weeks.  EDA requested the "last information" Monday and it was sent Tuesday.  They said a "decision is close and the Village should expect to hear in 1-to-4-weeks."

3.  The Village Administrator is looking into grants for Pace Park.  There was damage in the last flooding.  Even if there was no damage, the Park needs to be maintained each year.  Summer is coming.

4.  Road repair continues next week now that the heat and sun have done their job of drying out the moisture.

5.  The Hidden Glenn Project (Senior City Housing) is going forward.  Officials of the Project have reverted back to the original design.  Discussions are continuing with the City Administrator and Bell County Officials.

6.  Refurbishing downtown is gaining momentum.  The proposals of the Texas A&M student project are being studied and some will be incorporated into the next phase of development.

7.  The Sales Tax is holding steady and that is excellent concerning Spring weather.  Summer is here and fall is around the corner which will bring in visitors. Customer service and friendliness from all of us will help.

Not only is there much to do . . . much, much to do; there is also lots of excitement.  If there is anything that comes from being an elected official it is "it takes much longer to accomplish projects than expected."  Most of this is due to government regulations and laws as well as money.  One of the greatest assets in this community is volunteers and Service Organizations.  Thank you.

There is reason for great excitement. Your patience will be rewarded.

As always, Shop Salado first.

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