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Bullard council hears from EMS
Progress staff reports
BULLARD — Bullard City Council will hear and discuss presentations from Champion EMS and East Texas Medical Center EMS regarding the emergency medical services contract at its regular monthly meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday at Bullard City Hall.
The council members will also discuss and act upon appointments and reappointments to the Bullard Economic Development Council, and receive and act upon information regarding the Hugh Goodpasture auditing contract for the fiscal year ending September 2009. They will discuss and act upon rewarding the bid for repair of manholes, which was tabled Oct. 13, and discuss and act upon a JAG Grant Resolution Revision naming the city manager authorized official in regard to the grant.
Also at Tuesday's meeting, the council will discuss and act upon making a $1,600 payment to Capco Engineering for installation of storm sewer pipe along Rather Street. They will discuss and act upon a resolution casting a vote for the Cherokee County Appraisal District Board of Directors.
The Bullard Rotary Club will present a check to be used toward the city's comprehensive plan.
Mayor Teresa Adams-Wilks and City Manager Larry Morgan are both scheduled to speak about a meeting regarding extraterritorial jurisdiction. The mayor will also report on the future comprehensive plan and a meeting regarding problem solving in a local subdivision. Morgan will talk about a green energy grant, sewer permit process and a recycling bin grant award.
The council will also hear a report from the police department, a financial report by Randy Gorham, a report on current and future water needs from City Engineer Brian Capps and monthly work report from Utilities Director Mark Barker.
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More life jackets needed
Lake Jacksonville is fresh out of its 18 or so life jackets put up for visitors to borrow and return, said Jacksonville Fire Department Chief Paul White.
The life jackets were added as part of the “Kids Don’t Float” program just before July 4. -
City hires Silvey as building inspector
Jacksonville has a new building inspector after three or so months of keeping a vacant position.
Building Official Jody Watson said the new hire, Chris Silvey, brings strong Jacksonville ties with him. -
JISD evaluation instrument sees few tweaks
It happens every year at Jacksonville Independent School District: the board of trustees evaluates the sitting superintendent, then decides whether to renew the superintendents contract.
After this, Board President James Houser said the board looks at what changes might need to be made to the instrument used to evaluate the superintendent. -
Chamber joins Texas Trail
The Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce has joined the Texas Forest Trail Partnership Program for 2010, said Chamber President Peggy Renfro.
It is a partnership that has happened in the past, she added, but now the Chamber will take a more active role. -
Mission House helps community
In Bullard, an organization called Mission House has been working since 2005 to better the community and the surrounding East Texas areas.
“I believe it was 2005 when I opened Mission House,” said Hazel Mason, mission coordinator for First United Methodist Church. -
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JFD fireman electrocuted at incident site
Jacksonville Fire Department Lt. David Glidewell received a medium strength electrical shock at a house fire on the 900 block of Fort Worth at around 7:30 p.m. Tuesday.
Fire Marshall Dennis Tate said Glidewell was treated and released from ETMC-Jacksonville Tuesday evening and should be back to work Thursday. -
Mayor holds meetings with residents
Jacksonville’s citizens are looking forward to the coming opportunities for earnest discussions with Mayor Robert Haberle.
Some, such as Janis Adams, said she believes Haberle’s decision to open a room for citizens every other week is a good one. -
Rusk PD arrests 13
The Rusk Police Department arrested 13 people in mid-July for various charges. Among these were five or six arrested for traffic charges or charges alleged in conjunction with being in a motor vehicle. All arrests were made between July 8 and July 23, according to police department officials.
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Take a dive
Five-year-old Dylan Caldwell takes his first ever dive at the Jacksonville city pool. The Alto boy was coaxed in by family members who swam with him.
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