Sulphur Springs City Manager’s Report July 10, 2018
CROSSTOWN TRAIL –The railroad crossing is complete. The Capital Construction Division is now constructing the portion of the trail from the KCS railroad tracks to Coleman Park. When finished, this grant-funded project will connect Buford Park to Coleman Park and the high school/civic center complex. It will also replace the sidewalk on the north side of Connally Street. CANTEX FORCE MAIN – The materials for this project have been...
Reception Honors Walker for 16 Years of Service on City Council
A reception at Sulphur Springs City Hall Council Chambers will honor Clay Walker for his 16 years of service on the city council. Walker is now hold the title of the longest serving City Councilman. Prior to Walker, Larry Powers held the longest continuous service on the council with 12 years of service. Walker chose not to seek re-election and concluded his years on the council in May, 2018. The Thursday, July 5th event from 4 until...
Votes Canvassed, New Council Members Take City Council Oath
Thursday afternoon, May 10, 2018, four new members of the Sulphur Springs City Council received the oath of office following a canvass of Saturday’s municipal election. The four will receive the oath once again in a more formal setting when the council convenes for its June regular session. Mayor John Sellers read the official vote totals and declared Erica Armstrong, Jimmy Lucas, and Norman Sanders elected by the voters. Doug...
New Faces for Sulphur Springs City Council Following Election
It was a busy day for city staff and election judges as they accommodated registered voters, poll watchers, and those who thought they had lost something, like Charles Oxford, as observed while this writer waited to vote, who spent several minutes looking at and around voting machines and the judges’ table during the time others were present to vote in the City of Sulphur Springs municipal election. By early afternoon, the elevator at...
Video Presentation: Walker Notes His 15 Years on City Council and Future Growth For the City
Friday morning, Clay Walker, Place 2 Sulphur Springs City Councilman, told KSST News that the past 15 years on the city council has been filled with the good, the bad, and the ugly, but not much ugly. Walker has served in his last council meeting. Saturday, May 5th, either Sara Gibson or Jimmy Lucas will be elected Councilperson Place 2 and will be sworn in at the June meeting. He calls his time of service as a good and exciting time....
Moore Appointed to Sulphur Springs City Council Place 6
Doug Moore was appointed to Sulphur Springs City Council Place 6 Tuesday night during the May regular session of the council. City Attorney Jim McLeroy addressed the council regarding the proper procedure to fill the vacancy on the council created by the resignation of Councilman Dan Froneberger. McLeroy noted the Section 2 of the city charter: “If a vacancy occurs in the council the remaining members of the council, by a majority...
May Proclaimed Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Month
A proclamation read Tuesday night by Mayor John Sellers named May “Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Month” for the city of Sulphur Springs. Sellers noted the risks of motorcyclists, who are more prone to injury or death in a crash than any other vehicle driver. he also called for citizens to become more award of the inherent danger involved in operating a motorcycle. Sellers presented the proclamation to members of a local...
City Manager’s Report Presented in Council Session Tuesday
City Manager Marc Maxwell made his report of previous month activity to the Sulphur Springs City Council Tuesday night during their regular May session. In his report he noted: SUNSET STREET – We have begun designing the Sunset Street improvements. The project will include new water mains, new sewer mains and a new concrete street from Connally to Houston. The $275,000 CDBG grant is matched with $132,000 of city funding. We will...
629 Early Votes Cast in City Council Election; Saturday is Election Day
A small rush on the final day of early voting as 131 voters cast ballots in the Sulphur Springs City Council election for Places 1, 2, and 3. A total of 629 registered city voters cast ballots during the early voting period. Saturday is Election Day for the municipal election. Voting Saturday will be in the second floor Conference Room at City Hall 201 North Davis Street. A handicap ramp and elevator are available to access the voting...
First Week of City Council Early Voting Draws 421 Votes
75 voted Friday in early voting for Sulphur springs City Council Places 1, 2, and 3. The first week total for early voting stands at 421 votes cast. Early voting.continues through Tuesday. Place has two candidates vying for the seat. Early voting is in the second floor Conference Room at City Hall 201 North Davis Street. A handicap ramp and elevator are available to access the voting area. Hours for early voting are 8 a.m. until 5...
