Council restructures ambulance billing

The Whitney City Council voted to remove the $5 ambulance service fee from water bills and implement regular billing procedures for the city's ambulance service in a regular meeting held Thursday evening, September 19. At the end of 2015, the city added the $5 charge to water bills to help fund the city's ambulance service. … Continue reading Council restructures ambulance billing

City Council to meet Thursday at LW Library

The Whitney City Council will meet in regular session Thursday, September 19, at 6 p.m.The council will consider awarding a contract for a 2025-26 Texas Community Development Block Grant project. A job description for the new director of emergency services position is expected to be adopted. The council will consider placing liens on properties on … Continue reading City Council to meet Thursday at LW Library

New emergency services structure announced

After the Whitney City Council met in a special executive session Tuesday, August 27, the city announced the restructuring of the city's emergency services and the resignation of Fire Chief David Gilmore. In a statement released the following day, the city said that Gilmore and his family are preparing to transition to a new home … Continue reading New emergency services structure announced

Engineers present sewer plant proposal

The Whitney City Council heard a report about a proposed new wastewater treatment plant and proposed a tax rate for the coming year in a meeting held Thursday, August 15.In February 2023, the council approved a proposal for engineering and surveying services related to the city’s wastewater treatment plant from Clark Associates. At that meeting, … Continue reading Engineers present sewer plant proposal

Whitney City Council to meet in August session Thursday

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

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