The Whitney City Council will meet in a regular session Thursday, August 15, at 6 p.m.The council is expected to propose a tax rate for the coming year and set a public hearing, if necessary. Engineering of the new wastewater treatment plant with Clark Associates is on the agenda for discussion. The council will consider … Continue reading Whitney City Council to meet in August session Thursday
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City ordinance addresses trees, bushes
The Whitney City Council recently approved an ordinance to address trees, bushes and other vegetation in streets and rights-of-way in the city. The council's action, taken at a July 25 special meeting, amends the Code of Ordinances relating to "offenses and nuisances" to include a section regarding property owner maintenance of public rights-of way. The … Continue reading City ordinance addresses trees, bushes
Council discusses funding for road work
The Whitney City Council addressed several agenda items related to street conditions in the city during a regular meeting held Thursday evening, July 18. The council heard a presentation from Rob Barthen of Grant Works, which has assisted the city on grant applications and related projects in the past. Barthen presented information about the Texas … Continue reading Council discusses funding for road work
City Council to meet in special session Thurs.
The Whitney City Council has scheduled a special session for Thursday, July 25, at 6 p.m.The council will hear a presentation on employee benefits from several insurance providers before voting on an employee benefits insurance broker of record for the 2024-25 fiscal year. The council will also vote on amending the obstruction of streets ordinance … Continue reading City Council to meet in special session Thurs.
Whitney City Council to meet in July session this Thursday
The Whitney City Council will meet in a regular session Thursday, July 18, at 6 p.m. The council is expected to review the city's 2022-23 financial audit. Specifications for city streets and roads will also be before the council for consideration. Lonnie Yandell is on the agenda to discuss repaving Joyce Street. The hiring of … Continue reading Whitney City Council to meet in July session this Thursday
City Council appoints new member, considers fire academy proposal
Vicki Wilson was sworn in to replace Aimee Boswell on the Whitney City Council Thursday, June 27. Wilson received the next highest number of votes in the May council election. Boswell recently vacated her seat on the council after moving out of the city. Pictured (l to r) are Wilson, City Secretary Kristi Woellert and … Continue reading City Council appoints new member, considers fire academy proposal
City Council to meet in June special session
The Whitney City Council will meet in a special session Thursday, June 27, at 6 p.m. The June meeting was moved from the usual third Thursday of the month due to scheduling conflicts. The council will discuss road repair on North Trinity Street between Jefferson and Washington. A fire academy presentation will be given by … Continue reading City Council to meet in June special session
Council members take oaths
New Whitney City Council member Cheryl Taylor-West (left) is pictured with City Secretary Kristi Woellert (center) and Judge Trey Jetton (right) as she was sworn in to begin her first term in office at the Thursday, May 16, council meeting. See accompanying story for more information. The Whitney City Council welcomed a new member during … Continue reading Council members take oaths
City Council to meet Thursday at LW Library
The Whitney City Council will meet in a regular session at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 16, in the Lake Whitney Public Library's meeting room. Newly elected council members will be sworn in, and the mayor pro tem and deputy mayor pro tem will be selected. The council will consider designating a 1996 fire engine and … Continue reading City Council to meet Thursday at LW Library
Early registration set for Whitney dog, cat owners
The Whitney City Council heard an update on animal control efforts during a regular meeting held Thursday evening, April 18. Fire Chief/Code Enforcement Officer David Gilmore and Code Enforcement Specialist Drew Youngblood told the council that the grace period for residents to register their dogs and cats without paying a fee will continue through May … Continue reading Early registration set for Whitney dog, cat owners
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