The Whitney City Council accepted the resignation of Police Chief Joshua Scholes during a regular meeting held Thursday, September 18. Scholes began serving as police chief at the beginning of the year when former chief Kyle Nevil left the department to begin serving as Hill County Precinct 1 constable. After a closed session, the council … Continue reading Council accepts police chief’s resignation
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Council approves city budget
The Whitney City Council held public hearings on the city budget and tax rate and discussed funding sources for the library during a special meeting Thursday, September 11. There were no public comments on the proposals during the hearings, and the proposed budget was approved. Council member Amy Teal voted no, council member Jason Ince … Continue reading Council approves city budget
Council to hold public hearing on budget, tax rate Thursday
The Whitney City Council will meet in a special session at 6 p.m. Thursday, September 11, to hold public hearings on the city's proposed tax rate and budget for the coming fiscal year. The council has proposed the no-new-revenue rate of $0.5764 per $100 valuation. That is a decrease from last year's rate of $0.6505 … Continue reading Council to hold public hearing on budget, tax rate Thursday
Council reviews Whitney road study
The Whitney City Council reviewed a road study recently conducted by Westwood Engineering during a regular meeting held Thursday evening, August 21. The firm found that many streets in Whitney are in poor enough condition that they will require full reconstruction, while others could be improved with less costly repairs, such as resurfacing or seal … Continue reading Council reviews Whitney road study
Council discusses park grant, drainage plan
The Whitney City Council met in a special session Thursday, July 31, and discussed a grant resolution for a local park project, moved forward with a master drainage plan for the city, heard about a community volunteer initiative and discussed other business. The park project has been an ongoing effort spearheaded by the Lake Whitney … Continue reading Council discusses park grant, drainage plan
Council discusses Whitney street conditions
The Whitney City Council met Thursday, July 24, and discussed ongoing citizen concerns regarding street conditions in the city. Council member Amy Teal introduced the agenda item, saying that a lot of people have been talking about road work in Whitney, and the council didn't get the chance to discuss the different costs involved at … Continue reading Council discusses Whitney street conditions
City council to meet in July session Thursday
The Whitney City Council will meet in its monthly session Thursday, July 24, at 6 p.m. This month's meeting was moved from its usual date on the third Thursday of the month.The council will hear a presentation from Greg Brown of E-Volve Energy on long-term energy rates for the city. A citizen's agenda item request … Continue reading City council to meet in July session Thursday
Council discusses wastewater plant, TCEQ fine
The Whitney City Council held its regular meeting Wednesday, June 18, and discussed the status of the city’s wastewater treatment plant, along with other city business. Council member Amy Teal requested a discussion about the plant in light of a recent $18,500 fine levied against the city by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). … Continue reading Council discusses wastewater plant, TCEQ fine
Whitney City Council meets in May session
The Whitney City Council held its monthly meeting Thursday, May 22, with new Council Member Amy Teal participating in her first full meeting since being elected. In open forum, Daniel Wilson told the council that he and his wife, Krista, are offering to donate an automatic license plate reader to the city. Wilson said that … Continue reading Whitney City Council meets in May session
Recount set in mayoral race, council members take oaths
Pictured (l to r) are Council Member Jason Ince, City Secretary Kristi Woellert and Judge Trey Jetton. Pictured (l to r) are Council Member Amy Teal and Judge Trey Jetton. Two council members took oaths of office to begin their terms during a special meeting of the Whitney City Council last week, but the outcome … Continue reading Recount set in mayoral race, council members take oaths
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