Thoughts on Lewisville’s 2013 City Council Retreat

The annual retreat basically sets the strategic agenda for the coming year for the city. Much of what we do is operational in nature, budgets, large purchases, contracts. The retreat brings into focus the meatier, long-term goals for the city, which is contentious at times. This year was no different. There was excellent discussion, incredible [...]

Thoughts on May 21st Lewisville Council Meeting

Council had budgetary approvals and housekeeping reviews this week as well as declaring the re-election of Councilman Ferguson and Mayor Ueckert. Prayer and facts I did want to start out with the invocation on this month’s meeting however.  Councilman Gorena mentioned that he’ll be reading ‘Presidential Prayers’ and proceeded to recite a very moving Episcopal prayer [...]

9/19/11 Meeting Recap

Council began with a tribute to Mayor Pro Tem David Thornhill and a presentation to his family from the City.  It was quite moving.  I’m glad I got to know David over the past few years. We then reviewed the consent agenda which consisted of approving minutes from last meeting, approval of a one year [...]

City Budget Quick Notes

One of the things I’m paranoid about is broadcasting vacation plans on the internet, so my apologies for the lull in posts. This past Saturday the Council directed staff to maintain our current tax rate, which equates to a reduction in revenues for the city since property values declined.  I have the power point that [...]