The Whitney City Council discussed the first steps of implementing an animal control program during a meeting held Thursday, March 28. A public education campaign will soon begin after the council approved a plan to require pet owners to register dogs and cats with the city. City Operations Director Billy Pribble reported that Fire Chief … Continue reading City of Whitney to begin animal control program
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City Council to meet this Thursday
The Whitney City Council will meet in regular session Thursday evening, March 28, at 6 p.m. The meeting was rescheduled from the regular meeting date last Thursday. The council will discuss updates to the city's animal control code and beginning the first phase of an animal control initiative in the city. The council will consider … Continue reading City Council to meet this Thursday
May election needed for council, WISD seats
The candidate filing period for May city and school elections ended Friday, February 16, and both the City of Whitney and Whitney Independent School District will need elections to determine council and board seats. For the City of Whitney, the terms of council members Aimee Boswell, Martis Ward and Valery Peacock are expiring this year. … Continue reading May election needed for council, WISD seats
City forms committee to improve permit process
The Whitney City Council held its monthly meeting Thursday, February 15, and voted to establish a permit committee to restructure the city's permitting process. Operations Director Billy Pribble said that the city needs to create a more efficient permitting process, as the current procedures are confusing for both residents and employees. Pribble said that he … Continue reading City forms committee to improve permit process
Dept. heads give reports to City Council
The Whitney City Council met in its regular monthly session Thursday, January 18, and heard updates from city department heads. Police Chief Kyle Nevil told the council that the department responded to 250 incidents in December, made 10 total arrests, 63 traffic stops and issued 77 citations. The department also identified and arrested a suspect … Continue reading Dept. heads give reports to City Council
City Council to hold monthly meeting Thurs.
The Whitney City Council will meet in a regular session Thursday, January 18, at 6 p.m.The council will consider a special events application submitted by the Lake Whitney Chamber of Commerce for the Boiling with the Badges event scheduled for Saturday, March 9. A closed session will be held for private consultation with the city … Continue reading City Council to hold monthly meeting Thurs.
City Council approves new software, EMS equipment
The Whitney City Council approved the purchase of ambulance equipment and new city software at its monthly meeting held Thursday, December 14. The council approved the purchase of a Stryker Power Load Stretcher in the amount of $19,376.71. EMS Director Megan Leighman said that the department has been trying to replace its stretcher, which does … Continue reading City Council approves new software, EMS equipment
City Council meeting set for Thursday
The Whitney City Council will meet in a regular session Thursday, December 14, at 6 p.m.The council will consider a proposal from Stryker for the purchase of a Demo Power Load Stretcher in an amount not to exceed $19,376.71. The council will also consider an expenditure not to exceed $49,000 for an Enterprise Resource Planning … Continue reading City Council meeting set for Thursday
City to seek bids on fire trucks
The Whitney City Council voted to seek bids on trucks for the fire department after Fire Chief David Gilmore made a presentation on the status of the department's equipment at a Thursday, October 26 meeting. Gilmore told the council that the department is currently borrowing a fire truck from Mansfield because Whitney's primary engine, a … Continue reading City to seek bids on fire trucks
City Council to hold meeting this Thursday
The Whitney City Council will meet in a special session Thursday, October 26, at 6 p.m. after last week's scheduled meeting was delayed. Regular items on the agenda include a specific-use permit for alcohol sales at 100 North Brazos Street, an application for a sign variance at 200 North San Jacinto Street, discussion about drainage … Continue reading City Council to hold meeting this Thursday
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