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• COUNCIL
Continued From Pegs On*
Heid.
If Clifton is to
•heed, we hove to As
the bigger cities do,* eddsd Mayor Tin-
men Blum
Pstel said that ho may circulate s
petition in town to oppose the tax. sad
present it to the council at the final
public hearing Council members en-
couraged him to do so. That hearing is
net for Tuesday, Dec. 11, during the
monthly council meeting
Fair Association Given
Go-Ahead With Bern
Central Texas Fair Association mem-
bers Calvin Rueter and KJ. Belvin pre-
sented the council with an artist’s
rendering of whet a proposed new live-
stock barn facility might look like.
During last month's council meeting,
Alderman Joe Fry had asked the asso-
ciation members to design the building
to be aesthetically compatible with the
old auction barn and "The Little
Alamo."
The sketch proposed tying the facili-
ties together by means of a fence, with
native stone pillars every 10 feet, and
pipe railings.
The council agreed to the proposal,
allowing the association to proceed once
modifications to the current lease con-
tract are made.
Water Supply Project
An executive session was held to al-
low council members to discuss nego-
tiations between the City and HDR
Engineering concerning the future wa- -
ter supply project. Mayor Blum has
Been authorized by the council to con-
duct the negotiations. No formal action
was taken after the executive session
A contract between the city and the
law offices of Booth, Ahrens, and
Werkenthin, P.C., was approved. The
firm will represent the city in legal mat-
ters concerning the water supply
project, including permit application
work
Although a total figure for the con-
tract could not be given, it may run
‘as low as $5,000, or as high as $10,000,
by his (Mike Booth’s) estimates," said
the mayor.
The law firm represented the City of
Robinson in a water supply project simi-
lar to the one Clifton will undertake.
Lind ley Gets BCCAD Votes
Current Bosque County Central Ap-
praisal District Director Charles
Lindley was given all 206 of the City
of Clifton’s votes. Lindley is one of six
nominees for five directors positions.
Combined with 694 votes for Lindley
cast earlier by the Clifton Independent
School District, Lindley is assured a
spot on the board.
Temporary Street
Closing Granted
Clifton Chamber of Commerce offi-
cials requested permission to close off
to traffic the. North 100 block of Av-
enue D on Saturday, Dec. 2, from 5 to
7 p.m. The Chamber’s Candlelight Tbur
of Shops will be in progress at that time,
and Chamber officials felt the closing
wiU help insure pedestrian safety.
Bach merchant ifo the Meek egrsed
to the closure, according to signed
agreements presented to the council.
Mayor Pro Tern Ron Turner was con-
cerned about parking in other areas of
town, specifically in the 200 block of
North D. The council agreed that any
inconvenience to area businesses
through increased parking will be off-
set by the increase in business brought
to the downtown area.
Downtown Bicycle
Parking Approved
Elsie Reazin, owner of Alpha &
Omega Family Center, a game room
with a “Christian environment’ located
at 110 North Avenue D, was given per-
mission to place a bicycle rack in front
of her business.
"The game room is for the kids, but
we need bicycle parking. They’ve been
laying their bikes on the sidewalk, and
that’s a danger," Reazin said.
She proposed having a rack built at
her expense, and placing it in one of
the parking spaces in front of the cen-
ter.
The council agreed to the request,
noting that ‘nothing is permanent." The
Main Street Program is considering a
landscaping project in the downtown
area, which may facilitate moving the
rack to another location in the future.
Lundberg Audit
Bid Accepted
Three proposals were received to per-
form a required audit of city business
for fiscal year 1995, which ended Oct.
31. Bids received included:
• Rick D. Lundberg, PC, CPA, of
Clifton - $3,750.
• Gerald D. Nelson, CPA, of Cran-
ftlls Gap -$3,750.
• James H. Prentice A Co., PC, CPA,
of Hillsboro — $4,000.
Lundberg** bid was chosen due to his
pswvious association with the city.
General Discussion
Sevoral topics were discussed during
this period of the council meeting.
The council agreed to ask the Cham-
ber of Commerce to submit a petition
asking to call for a vote on a proposed
Vfecent sales tax. Chamber members
recently voted to support such a tax. If
the Chamber collects signatures of 20
porcent of the persons who voted in the
last city election, the council will be
required to call for the vote.
Mayor Blum said that Clifton Mice
Chief Jim Vanderhoof is drafting an
ordinance for council consideration pro-
hibiting concealed handguns in all city-
owned buildings. The mayor noted that
cities cannot control concealed hand-
guns in open-space parka, but can do
so in their buildings.
The need to seek bids for a now roof
km tbs City Hall/Civic Center complex
wai discussed. Bids will bo sought at a
latir date.
Bids are being solicited for the city’s
purchase of two nowi '
The Clifton Record - Wednesday, November 22,1995 - 3
Sheriff's Report
T
iase of two now pickup trucks, ono
being a Vi-ton model aad the other a M-
ton pickup. Details of bidding require-
ments appear in ads in Thz Clifton
Rscosd.
The council planned a called meet-
ing for Tuesday, Nov. 21, at 6 pm. De-
tails of that session will appear in next
week’s Rscord.
The next regular meeting of the coun-
cil is its monthly session on Tuesday,
Dec. 12, at 7 p,m.
There stums to be a lot of damage
being done to county and state road
signs in Bosque County Thu costs tax-
payert mousy, and takes time sway
from rood employees than needs to be
spent repairing roads and highways.
Thor* are stiff fines for this type of
mischief, and if you get
caught, you will pay
"the price." In Booque
County alone, there
was approximately
$25,000 in damage
done to road aad high-
way signs last yew.
Boaque County Sheriff Tun S. Gage
and all the folks at the Boaque County
Law Enforcement Center wish you and
yours a very safe and happy Thanks-
giving holiday.
Recent incidents and complaints in-
vestigated by the department, as re-
ported by Sheriff Gsge, include:
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Deputy Sheriff Wallses Dees was dis-
patched to deliver cn emergency message
to someone on Farm Rood 1473 This type
of caN may seem routine, but it is one of the
services routinely performed by the deport-
ment.
Deputy Sheriff Scott Ferguson worked a
caS in Laguna Park A complainant said that
someone had dumped an animal carcass and
hide in the area The perpetrators have not
boon caught, but close patrol continues in the
area.
Deputy Sheriff Jim Turner worked a theft
report in Laguna Park Tools and a cutting
torch were removed from a building and a
vehicle. There are no suspects at this time,
but the investigation continues
Deputy Turnei arrested s 31 year old Me
ridian mate on warrants charging of driving
while intoxicated sod motion to revoke
Thursday. Nov 9
Deputy Ferguson worked an accident at
Highway 22 and Farm Road 56 A truck pull
mg a boat failed to make the curve. Harmon $
Wrecker Service removed the vehicle, and a
report was forwarded to Austin
Deputy Ferguson arrested a 31 year old
County warrants
arrested a 50 year oM
a espies warrant out
Dowd looter arrested i
to Walnut
at
Haw 10
Deputy S
34 year old Saginaw msfe on s warrant
charging erwfeto iWiin»pnrT
•osurdoy. Nev 11
Deputy Boabar was dfepetched
Springs to m|rast«ms ! broken window
Pak-A-Sak the manager determined t
damage to bo 1400 Laser that day Booker
investigated a iwport at a Walnut Springs
business wham tatfghts of a vehicle had
bean brokan out Raports were taken, and
mvasbgationa continue
Sunday Nov. 12
Deputy Sheriff Clev eland Mangham took
a report of a possibly stolen vehicle in the
Steele Creak Acres area, taken sometime
Friday night Nov 10 The vehicle a gray
1992 feuzu pickup with Texas license pistes
CC4067 was entered Into the comouter sys-
tem as a stolen vehicle and an mvastiga-
tion is ongoing.
Deputy Dees was dispatched to an ares
north of iredol concerning a possible break-
in. No evidence of a break-in was found, and
no suspocts wars soon m the area
Monday. Nov 13
Deputy Tumor arrested a 36-yeai old Me-
ridian male on McLennan County warrants
charging burglary and motion to revoke
Deputy Sheriff Cheryl Niemeier worked a
report tredeH Subjects entered a closed
sheet-metal business removing some items
Although there are no suspects at this time,
an investigation continues
Deputy Niemeier took a report concern-
ing damage to a Texas Department of Trans
portation mamtainer. Three windows were
broken while the equipment was parked
along the roadsxte of FM 927, between Mor
gan and Lakasida Village It was also noted
that a road sign had bean pushed over
Tuesday. Nov 14
Deputy Ferguson arrested a 49 year-old
Morgan male, charged by the Texas Attor-
ney General s office with nonpayment of chid
support
Sergeant Albert Biggs worked a family dis-
turbance at FM 56 and FM 2114 Biggs found
the situation to be stable and no action was
taken
• CITY COURT
Continued From Page One
tain outstanding warrants
Persons with warrants for failure to
appear in a municipal court for a com-
plaint, citation, or court order to pay
a fine involving a violation of a traffic
law would be subject to the denial, if
a city opts to participate.
Currently, 180 such outstanding
warrants are on the Clifton Munici-
pal Court's books, with fines estimated
at $35,283.
Members of the council expressed
approval of the program. Mayor Blum
will gather more information before
formally bringing the subject to a vote
Members Urged To
Pay American Legion
Dues Before Increase
CLIFTON — American Legion Aux-
iliary No. 322 urges members to pay
their dues now, before prices change.
According to President Deborah
Everett, “Your 1996 dues will be going
up to $18 on Dec. 9. If you pay your
dues before then, they stay at $15.
Please pay as soon as possible.”
President Writes
Appreciation
Letter To Stevens
WASHINGTON, D.C. - President
Bill Clinton wrote a letter to Clifton-
area resident Joe T. Stevens recently,
thanking him for his support and for
submitting to him a funny political
story designed to lighten the president’s
day.
The President wrote:
"Dear Joe:
"Thanks for tsking the time to relate the
funny story. I also appreciate your kind
words of encouragement and your enthusi
as tic support. It is only through the commit-
ment of interested and thoughtful citizens
like you that our country will continue to
move forward.
"I am grateful for your efforts. In the days
and months ahead, I wi be counting on your
he|p and involvement as we work toward
building a brighter future for all Americans.
‘Sincerely,
‘Bidnton.’
of the council.
The Municipal Court’s monthly re-
port from Judge Alvin James and Court
Clerk Pamela Harvey was accepted by
the City Council Nov. 14. The 69 vio-
lations charged in the report, with the
number of occurrences for each charge,
included: .
Violate city curfew ordinance, 3, illegal
window tinting, 1; no operators license, 6'
expired driver's license. 4; no motorcycle en-
dorsement on license. 1; ran red light, 1;
expired motor vehicle inspection, t, expired
regiftration (license plates). 5; passing in
non-passing zone. 1: fail to signal intent to
turn, 1..
Speeding (#39). 6, speeding (#39A), 8;
speeding (#390. 1; public intoxication, 1;
disorderly conduct. 2; possession of narcotic
paraphernalia. 2; minor in possession, over
17 but under 21,9; permit animal or fowl to
run at-large. 2; violate promise to appear, 9;
fad to display drtvgj'i (cense 2; assault, t;
and no city licenseIpet tag), 2.
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MARIJUANA PLANTS CONFISCATED — Tha Bosque County Sheriff's Department answered a do-
mestic disturbance call in Mesa Grande, and while at the scene located 27 pots with marijuana plants
in the house Shown with the plants at the Sheriff's Department are (from left) Deputies Wally Dees and
Scon Ferguson. Arrested at the scene was Steven Young. 29, who was charged with possession of
marijuana. Bond has been set at $4,000.
- Staff Photo By Carol Moult or
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