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Story Links: Clear Creek Independent School District North Galveston County Chamber of Commerce
Clear Creek Independent School District North Galveston County Chamber of Commerce
Clear Creek Independent School District North Galveston County Chamber of Commerce
Clear Creek Independent School District North Galveston County Chamber of Commerce
Clear Creek Independent School District North Galveston County Chamber of Commerce
Clear Creek Independent School District North Galveston County Chamber of Commerce
Clear Creek Independent School District North Galveston County Chamber of Commerce
Clear Creek Independent School District North Galveston County Chamber of Commerce
Clear Creek Independent School District North Galveston County Chamber of Commerce
Clear Creek Independent School District North Galveston County Chamber of Commerce
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Friendswood City Council unanimously approved a $50,000 agreement with the Galveston County Consolidated Drainage District for a Clear Creek clearing project Monday night. The project provides for the cutting of vegetation and clearing of debris in and along Clear Creek, to allow for better movement of water. The project requires approval from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Additional funding will be provided from GCCDD and Harris County. “This is a very positive step in helping drainage in Friendswood,” said City Council Member Mel Measeles. The city council voted final approval to an ordinance that imposes new fines for excessive false fire alarms. The city council voted final approval of a specific use permit for Hope Lutheran Church of Friendswood to develop religious-related buildings on 8.1 acres of land adjacent to the church. A groundbreaking for the church’s Family Life Center was held last Sunday. The city council voted to delay action on the proposed demolition of buyout properties. All other agenda items were approved. City Manager Ronald E. Cox reported that Friendswood is one of seven communities across the nation that will receive additional programming assistance for its victim’s assistance program. He said the program is unique in Galveston County. Cox recognized city employee Dan Johnson for receiving his professional engineer’s license. Main Street Implementation Task Force Chairman Alton Todd briefed council members on the current and past activities associated with the Main Street group. Council Member
Shannon Kimmel was absent from the meeting. Jamaica
Beach City Council Jamaica Beach City Council unanimously approved the purchase of financial and utility billing software and upgrading the computer system with a cost not to exceed $20,000. “It’s a good move for the city, and it’s in our budget,” Mayor Vic Pierson said. The purchase will include financial software that will put the city in accordance with GASB34 requirements, which is a depreciation schedule and fixed asset accounting system. City Administrator John Brick reported that city staff is working on the Jamaica Beach website. Alderman Steve Spicer reported that the fire rescue truck is still being built. Pierson predicted that the city's ISO fire rating will improve. “We think we will have a 'three' in March or April, which will save home owners money on insurance,” Pierson said. Galveston County Judge Jim Yarbrough administered the oath of office to Mayor Pierson, who has been appointed to the Coastal Coordination Council by Governor Rick Perry. Pierson said he is eager to work on beach related issues. "We are known as Jamaica Beach, not Jamaica Town, not Jamaica Bay, not Jamaica City, I think something needs to be said about Jamaica Beach,” Pierson said. “We are right here on the battle ground.” Yarbrough said Pierson's appointment, and Jerry Patterson's election as Texas Land Commissioner, will mean improved relations in Austin. "We have not had friends at the GLO and we have not had friends at the CCC,” said Yarbrough, “With Commissioner Patterson in place, and now Vic, we certainly are going to be coming to the table with a real respect and appreciation for what the issues are.” Also at
Monday's meeting, the city council observed
a moment of silence for a fallen volunteer firefighter in
Porter, Texas. El
Lago City Council El Lago City Council voted to table action on proposed amendments to the city's zoning ordinances that were recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission, which met in joint session with the city council Monday night. A major item of controversy was an amendment that would allow the "minor" repair work on antique automobiles at facilities that are permitted to sell them, "as long as the repair is accomplished within the confines of an enclosed facility and does not include the outside storage of automobiles under repair or the storage or dismantling of old or wrecked automobiles." Citizens expressed concern that automobile repairs could create excess pollution, noise, light, traffic, and other distractions. The city council voted to table a proposal to prohibit dancing at El Lago businesses. The Planning and Zoning Commission had voted in favor of the ordinance. The city council voted to table action on an agreement with Municipal Code Corporation to add a link listing city ordinances to the El Lago web page. All other agenda items were approved. All city council votes were 5-0. The two and one-half hour city council meeting was the longest in the city's history.Print Version Listen to the meeting Martin Luther King Boulevard was lined with Galveston residents who turned out for the city's Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade from the Seawall to Public Inc. "What a great turnout this afternoon to celebrate Martin Luther King's birthday," said Mayor Roger Quiroga. "I think this is a great day!" exclaimed Council Member Johnny Smecca, who had just attended the MLK Day Prayer Circle at St. Vincent's House. "I tell you, it has brought a warm feeling to my body, seeing all these people out celebrating this great day." "Keep the dream alive!" said Mayor Pro Tem Cornelia Harris Banks. "I am so excited to be here to help celebrate with our citizens, so that we can always help keep hope alive and the dream alive, of Martin Luther King." "People are just having a wonderful time," agreed City Council Member Booker Price, "I think it's one of the nicest parades we've had. I know it is in size." "Peace now, no war no more!" chanted peace activist Mark Muhich, who would participate in an anti-war rally later in the day. Later,
the Martin Luther King Jr. Day events moved to the Grand
1894 Opera House, where the annual MLK Day Extravaganza was
held. Clear Creek Independent School District Arthur Coburn, a student at Clear Creek High School, has been selected from more than 100,000 applicants nationwide as a semifinalist in the 2002-2003 Coca-Cola Scholars Program. The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation, a joint effort of Coca-Cola bottlers across America and The Coca-Cola Company, is one of the largest corporate sponsored, merit scholarship programs of its kind in the United States. The program recognizes a diverse group of outstanding high school seniors who have demonstrated academic and civic excellence in their schools and communities. Coburn ranks with over 2,000 seniors who are in the running for $1.8 million in scholarships being awarded by the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation. Cassandra Raffaelli, a tenth grade student at Clear Lake High School, has qualified for the United States World Indoor Archery Team. She competed in the Junior Girls Compound Division at the World Indoor Archery Trials at Harrisonburg, Virginia and earned a place on the United States Archery Team. Raffaelli
will represent the United States at the seventh
International Archery Federation World Indoor Championships
in Nimes, France, March
4-9, 2003. North Galveston County Chamber of Commerce The North Galveston County Chamber of Commerce will hold its 55th Annual Banquet on Friday, February 7 at Landry’s Restaurant in Kemah, Texas. This year’s theme is World of Wonder Celebration! The featured speaker at the elegant, black tie optional event will be KHOU Channel 11 News Defender Eileen Faxas. County Judge Jim Yarbrough will be the Master of Ceremonies for the evening. Musical entertainment will be provided by the Rodney Rasberry Duo. The evening will include the annual chamber awards ceremony, a drawing, and door prizes. The grand prize for the drawing is two Southwest Airlines tickets. Tickets for the Banquet are $50 each or $75 for a couple. Seating is limited. Contact Tonya Thompson at the North Galveston County Chamber offices at (281) 337-3434 to make reservations. The
chair of the 55th Annual Banquet is Diane Mackey
of Mackey Mechanical in Dickinson. The
annual Business Associate and Woman of the Year meeting of
the League City Charter Chapter of the American Business
Women's Association will be on February 19 at the South
Shore Harbour Country Club at 4300 South Shore Boulevard in
League City. For
additional information on ABWA, visit the ABWA national Today's
Meetings 8:30 Downtown Parking Meter Meeting, Galveston
City Hall Room 204. |
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