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Wednesday, May 3, 1989, The Colony Leader 7A
City council candidates respond to questionaire
A five-question questionnaire was ties. Many times items not high on a
sent by The Colony Leader to each given priority list may be ignored,
candidate for election to the city When budgets are set, every effort
council. Here are the responses: should be made to stay in that limit.
Place 1
Name: Rick Harris
Age: 41
Occupation: Account Manager
Years of residence: 10 and a hall
years
Education: AS Computer Science
W hat would you do to live up to
the promises made when East-
vale chose by election to con-
solidate with The Colony?
The Eastvale area is in need of
sewer, water lines and roads, this is
a top priority item. A start date must
be determined and plans laid for
completion. I cannot take back the
time lost, but must move quickly to
“exact” plans.
are also major streets that must be closed to traffic following ning for the future needs of the city, heavy rains due to drainage
be closed to traffic following heavy rains due to drainage Fiscal responsibility must be ba- problems. What is your philoso-
heavy rains due to drainage problems. What is your philoso- lanced with serving the needs of the phy on addressing these prob-
problems. What is your philoso- phy on addressing these prob- citizens. Representing all of the peo- lems and what is the budgetary
phy on addressing these prob- lems and what is the budgetary ple fairly at all times, and listening to impact?
lems and what is the budgetary impact? their concerns, hopes and dreams. The city has an on-going program
impact? The city owns a crack sealing Maintain the home town, family to repair alleys, curbs and streets.
machine; therefore, the budgetary atmosphere while encouraging the Heavy rains are temporary, cause
impact of sealing cracks is minimal growth of businesses and industry in minor damage for a short time, leav-
when compared to major street re-
pairs (mud jacking, re-pouring, etc.)
which would be required if timely
our city.
What is your philosophy on
ing no major damage. While it is irri-
tating at the time we can live with it
for now.
attention is not given. The budget- budgets and priorities?
ary impact of increased drainage
would depend upon the project in
question and would need further
study.
What is your perception of the The city is old enough now that
job of city council and the re- certain areas are deteriorating
sponsibilities of the position — curbs are cracking,and
you seek? streets and alleys failing. There
To' constantly do my best to rep- are also major streets that must
resent and serve all of the residents be closed to traffic following
of The Colony. Iromete commercial heavy rains due to drainage
and economic development within problems. What is your philoso-
the city. Alwavs work for the good < rf phy on addressing these prob-
the people first, knowing that the lems and what is the budgetary
good of the city will naturally follow, impact:
Laurie Manning
Streets and traffic flow are an
ongoing problem in any city.
Many of the city streets are so
narrow that there is only room
for traffic to flow in one direc-
tion at a time when cars are
parked on either side. What
What is your philosophy on
budgets and priorities?
Budgets are not automatically in-
creased each year. Once the budget
has been set, the city should live
within it, and I believe our city does.
The number one priority is not raise
taxes. In determining expenditures,
priorities change every year de-
pending on the needs of the people
and city.
Streets and traffic flow are an
ongoing problem in any city.
Many of the city streets are so
narrow that there is only room
for traffic to flow in one direc-
tion at a time when cars are
parked on either side. What
would you do to prevent this in
future developments in the
city? If a fellow council member
proposed a limit on the number
of cars a resident can park on
the street, how would you vote?
This has been addressed by P&Z.
My vote would be made on a situa-
tion by situation basis. Simplistic
answers do not solve these type of
problems.
A careful look at the ongoing would you do to prevent this in
maintenance program in the city is future developments in the
necessary in order to evaluate its city. If a fellow council member
effectiveness. While the closing of a proposed a limit on the number
major road is inconvient, the storms of cars a resident can park on
are short and few between. The the street, how would you vote? Marlene Poole
most important job of city council is Mistakes were made in the early Sound fiscal planning is the key to
What would you do to live up to
the promises made when East-
vale chose by election to con-
solidate with The Colony? Vivian Bedell
We will continue to seek state and T: :
r j 1 2 : . 1 believe we are looking at
federal grants to assist us in the R100 000 , witanil 1 €
, , - . 1 +100,000 tor materials to use for
needed improvements. We should street repairie alleys This will make
move ahead with the five year plan 11
, 11 % a definite impact on our budget as we
and seek financing tor the needed normally budget about one-third t
road and sewer projects, to be paid amount. The major street that floods
by the dedicated revenue from the is Paige Road. This is largely due to
as vale a 1 ton. the undeveloped property between
South Colony and Highway 121.
When the developer developes this
property, he should be
Streets and traffic flow are an
ongoing problem in any city.
Many of the city streets are so
narrow that there is only room
for traffic to flow in one direc-
tion at a time when cars are
parked on either side. What
would you do to prevent this in
future developments in the
city? If a fellow council member
proposed a limit on the number
of cars a resident can park on
L the street, how would you vote?
HICK Harris Streets and alleys should be wider
The city is old enough now that in future developments. I would
certain areas are deteriorating need considerable information.
— curbs are cracking, and However if a vehicle is registered
streets and alleys failing. There and in operable condition, one resi-
are also major streets that must dent has as much right to park on the
be closed to traffic following street as another. If we did away
heavy rains due to drainage with on street parking where would
problems. What is your philoso- some of the vehicles be parked?
phy on addressing these prob- -
fiscal responsibility, let’s address development years of the city. T he anv successful budget. Mv top prior- T) 1 «
the citv’s $33 million indebtedness best waY to prevent those problems ity is the safety and weifare of our acA
and an aquatic park that loses sever- in the future is to pay special atten- citizens. Without safety you have___________
al thousand dollars a year before we tion to the impact of routing new nothing. Next would be the best wa-
commit the $300,000 it would take traffic from future developments ter and sewer available at the lowest Name: Bryon L. Knepp Jr
to repair Paige road alone. through existing residential streets, cost. Then maintaining those ser- Age: 35
such as 1 witty Street. I would not vices. The rest I prioritize according Occupation: U.S. Postal Service.
Streets and traffic flow are an vote to limit the number of cars a to needs. Carrollton J
ongoing problem in any city, resident can park on the street ex- Years of residence: eight years
Many of the city streets are so cept in extreme cases where safety What would you do to live up to Education: High School Graduate
narrow that there is only room is 3 concern to that neighborhood. the promises made when East-
for traffic to flow in one direc- vale chose by election to con- What is your perception of the
tion at a time when cars are Name: Marlene Poole solidate with The Colony? job of city council and the re-
parked on either side. What Age: 52 (March 23, 1937) I promised voters in The Colony sponsibilities of the position
would you do to prevent this in Occupation: Controller for a full they’d not have a tax increase over you seek?
future developments in the service advertising agency and a Eastvale. I promised Eastvale that My perception of the position is to
city? If a fellow council member member of the board of directors for for five years their taxes would be see that the taxpayers get full value
proposed a limit on the number the corporation. put back into their section for im- for every dollar spent. Responsibili-
of cars a resident can park on Years of residence: nine years provements. That has beendone. ties are to see that the views of the
the street, how would you vote? this past March My promises have been lived up for majority of the citizens are carried
In any future planning careful Education: High school with ex- both sides. out.
analysis of the area and its impact on tensive business courses
the surrounding neighborhoods The city is old enough now that What is your philosophy on
would be a priority. Each situation What is your perception of the certain areas are deteriorating budgets and priorities?
would have to be examined indi- job of city council and the re- — curbs are cracking, and My philosophy on budgets for the
vidually. I could not support a vote to sponsibilities of the position streets and alleys failing. There city is the same as any individual and
limit the number of cars a resident you seek? are also major streets that must
could park on the street unless it To excerise leadership and plan- be closed to traffic following
caused an extreme safety hazard. _
Once again each situation would I
have to be looked at individually.
Turn to FORUM, page HA
lems and what is the budgetary
impact?
The city’s street crew continually
works to maintain the city’s road-
ways, and is doing an excellent job.
The recent purchase of a crack sea-
Place 2
Name: Laurie Manning
ling machine will also help to main- Age: 34
tain our roads. I don’t believe that Occupation: Business Manager/
the current condition of the streets Student
justify the additional indebtedness Years of residence: Four years
suggested by this question. Education: Presently completing
degree in psychology
Streets and traffic flow are an
ongoing problem in any city. What is your perception of the
Many of the city streets are so job of city council and the re-
narrow that there is only room sponsibilities of the position
for traffic to flow in one direc- you seek?
tion at a time when cars are Persons on city council are en-
parked on either side. What trusted by the citizens with the re-
would you do to prevent this in sponsibility of making decisions for
future developments in the the common good of the city and its
city? If a fellow council member residents. Charged with this respon-
proposed a limit on the number sibility if is the obligation of council
of cars a resident can park on members to listen to concerns of all
the street, how would you vote? citizens.
Working with developers and the
current ordinances, we have sought What is your philosophy on
to prevent narrow streets from be- budgets and priorities?
coming collector streets. The posi- Like a successful business any
tive side to this traffic is that it tends city must have a well-researched,
to slow down traffic in residential detailed budget, one which can be
area. I will adamantly oppose limiting supported with facts rather than
the cars a resident can park on the whims. The number one priority is
street.
Name: Vivian Bedell
Age: 46
Occupation: Real Estate
Marketing
Years of residence: seven years
Education: 740 hours of various
subjects
What is your perception of the
job of city council and the re-
sponsibilities of the position
you seek?
To serve the citizens of The Col-
ony and represent the interests of
the city present and future.
Name: Steve Withers
Age: 33
Occupation: Self-employed, im-
printed sportswear business
Years of residence: 10 years
Education: One and a half of under-
graduate study in business plus con-
tinuing education courses in field
What is your perception of the
job of city council and the re-
sponsibilities of the position
you seek?
The job of a councilman is to rep-
resent the people which is done best
by listening and responding to their
concerns. It should be done with
fairness and impartiality. Responsi-
bilities include budgeting, policy
making and planning for the future.
What is your philosophy on
budgets and priorities?
In budgetary matters, priorities
should always be given to the prim-
• ary responsibilities of local govern-
ment — police, fire, water, sewer
and streets. Following these, a well
run city can provide the enhance-
ments which add to our enjoyment
such as parks, athletic fields, recrea-
tion and civic centers, a library and
aquatic park.
the safety and welfare of the
citizens, followed by services such Steve Withers
as water, sewer and waste manage-
ment. city maintenance, expansion What would you do to live up to
and beautification are next. At this the promises made when East-
point we can start looking at addi- vale chose by election to con-
tional amenities based on necessity, solidate with The Colony?
Improved streets would be the
What would you do to live up to best way to help. Denton County has
the promises made when East- purchased a paving machine which
vale chose by election to con- could be made available. A state
solidate with The Colony? highway department study clearly
Every effort should be made to demonstrated the cost effectiveness
fulfill commitments promised to of improved roads. Motorists spend
Eastvale during consolidation, more money on front-end align-
Roads, water and sewer are the ments and tire damage than they
main issues. I would like to see an would on street repairs,
acceleration of this process.
What is your philosophy on The city is old enough now that
budgets and priorities? The city is old enough now that certain areas are deteriorating
It is always a problem to make the certain areas are deteriorating — curbs are cracking, and
dollars stretch. It is important to — curbs are cracking, and streets and alleys failing. There
take extreme care in setting priori- streets and alleys failing. There are also major streets that must
LEO
LAURIE MANNING
City Council • Place 2 • At Large
FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY:
Realistic spending based on
need.
/ DECREASE TAXES -
Press industrial development
to broaden tax base.
/ CITY BEAUTIFICATION -
Development, maintenance
& repair of streets, alleys &
landscapes. Develop a long
range plan.
/ IMPROVE RELATIONSHIPS - Promote cooperation with
neighbor cities & reestablish
partnership. Between city
govt. & all organizations.
"Any group is only as good as its infusion of new ideas and
enthusiasm ... I offer my leadership ability & business
experience to move our city into its next phase of
development."
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Ball, Jeffrey. The Colony Leader (The Colony, Tex.), Vol. 8, No. 24, Ed. 1 Wednesday, May 3, 1989, newspaper, May 3, 1989; The Colony, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1666593/m1/7/: accessed July 16, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting The Colony Public Library.