6/21/11 Meeting Preview

Last night Council was asked to review the City’s Rodeo Grounds.  Since this facility holds public events it must meet American With Disability Act standards including accessible parking, handicapped accessible routes to facilities, concession and ticket accessibility, seating, and assistive listening devices.  All told, a refit could run anywhere from $150,000 to $285,000, not counting [...]

8/16/10 Meeting Preview

Things of note for Monday’s council meeting: 1-  Life Saving Awards for Officers Greg Hopper, Rick Crociata, and Shane Menz 2-  Review of Local Government Corporation Beer Sales at Western Days.  Seems there was confusion a couple weeks back about beer and wine sales at Western Days.  Kimberly McCary and John Gorena both made statements [...]

7/12/10 Meeting Preview

For those with an interest tonight’s workshop meeting begins at 5:45pm and the actual meeting begins at 7pm.  With that much time set aside for the workshop, expect some interesting commentary. Items up for review tonight: Review of solid waste service options – Perhaps some cost savings or changing our trash pickup in the city [...]

6/21/10 Meeting Preview

Points of Interest for Monday’s meeting: Approval of a contract with TxDoT that allows the county tax assessor to deny the renewal of vehicle registrations if the owner has failed to appear in court or pay a traffic law fine.  Dallas started this a couple of years ago and it generated not inconsiderable revenues for [...]

6/7/10 Meeting Liveblog

Workshop begins in 4 minutes… this is probably going to not be as exciting as the Apple iPhone liveblogs from earlier in the day… DCTA is here with Mr. Emery (Board of Directors) and Mr. Cline (President).  They’re here to discuss the progress of the light rail program as well as public meetings, fares, and other [...]