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2B Morning Telegraph TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21 2003 COUNTY Continued From Page IB THC Continued From Page IB. County. She clarified a statement made at a meeting last week, regarding the jail expansion! Fleming said she didn't wish to have each of die parties that could be involved in the process sign off on a letter of cxmrnitrnent, with time frames. But she would like to see a cooperative effort Approved budget transfers for the balance of September 2003. Approved filing one vacated receptionist position for the road and bridge department Approved accounts due and ratified county auditor payment of bills due and owing that became past due before the next scheduled commissioners urt meeting.

Approved interlocal agreement with the city of Tyler for regulations of subdivision development in the extra-territorial jurisdiction. Approved re-subdivision plat for Stallion Lake Ranch phase 1 lots 28 and 29. Recognized Smith County Veteran Service Officer Col. Lt Bob Craig who was elected president of the Veterans County Service Officers Association of Texas. Approved of 2003 Smith County taxroll; Re-appointed Mr.

Sam Roosth to the Andrews Center Board tf Trustees. He said the assessment could be performed in-house, but others on the court disagreed Precinct 2 Commissioner Don Pinkerton said the less complex air conditioning units could be assessed by Smith County employees, but larger units would need to be looked at by an ingfirm. He offered to work with the county purchas-: ing agent to locate more firms to solicit bids from arid make certain the bidders were aware the contract is for developing a maintenance schedule, not repairs. The court also: Received presentation on Smith County Hazard Mitigation Action Plan from County Fire Marshal Jim Seatoa Seaton asked for citizens to help with their efforts by completing a hazardous mitigation survey, which asks individuals to rank their concerns regarding issues from floods to utility outages. The survey can be aassed online at or contact the Smith County Emergency Management Agency.

Received presentation from Office of Court Administration representatives regarding collection of fines and court costs. County Judge Becky Dempsey asked the representatives to make a free assessment of what die county needs to do to implement a collection plan. Approved public service contract with the Humane Society of Srnith County. Authorized purchasing agent to work with the sheriff department and jail committee to prepare specifications to advertise for a jail facility consultant Approved the submittal of a grant application for Precinct 1 Constable Henry Jackson for a regional solid waste program grant; Commissioner debated the use of the $30,000 grant, because Jackson said employment of a program to prevent illegal dumping through intervention, education and prosecution would cost $36,000 to $39,000 annually. Precinct 4 Commissioner JoArm Hampton said illegal dumping is a serious problem in the county and particularly her precinct Commissioners agreed illegal dumping was a issue, but questioned where the remaining money would come from.

The court decided to go ahead with the grant application, which allows Jackson to attend a seminar before making further recommendations. Received comment from JoAnn Fleming, president of the Taxpayers Association of Smith that they were approved for the Main Street program. "Our state senator also called me and it was really great to know that our legislature is looking out for us even though we are a small city and they are very busy," Tolar said. The next step in the process of sprucing up the downtown area is finding and hiring a full-time Main Street Coordinator. The city is accepting applications.

"I know we will find the perfect match for us, who will really get Grand Saline looking die way it once was," he said." The mayor said he is hoping the program will give a lift to the look of downtown by restoring the old brickwork instead of hiding it He also said the city is hoping for light retails and manufacturers to look into their area. "I would love to see any general business come in, we are reany committed to making things work," he said. The city will have a kickoff celebration in 2004 with a visit from Texas first lady Anita Perry. Kim McKnight with THC said the city will receive free design and technical assistance with training from the Texas Main Street Program staff. A resource team is scheduled to visit the city for three days to do an on-site evaluation and full report with recommendations' for rehabilitating buildings, attracting new businesses and promoting tourism.

The team will also offer consultation for downtown merchants about visual merchandising and window displays. "I just want to keep the small town feel, pretty much everyone knows each other here and I love that," Tolar said. Staff writer Kristi Flippin covers Van Zandt and Wood counties. She can be reached at (903) 596-2627 or by e-mailing newsotyerpaper.com. CHANNEL Continued From Page IB PARK Continued From Page IB Home Remote Monitoring Business Surveillance FartTlS Ranch Hidden Cameras GLOBAL Alcrm Systems Hurley said the station would be committed and focused on the "As we begin to build it, we will add local news," he said, "We think that is the lifeblood of local broadcasting." Peter Schruth, president of CBS Affiliate Relations, said the affiliation with KLSB completes a network goal to find a "home base" in the Tyler-Longview market "Max Media's officers' impressive track record as the leading builders of new stations and their aggressive strategy to upgrade their facilities reflects their commitment to the future of commercial, over-the-air television," Schruth said in a statement.

Hurley started out in broadcast ing in Tyler in the early 1980s at KLTV. i He said this is bis third time to be a part of Max Media. He was with KETK when Max Media purchased it in 1997 and sold it to Sinclair Broadcasting in 1998. Sinclair sold the station to Communications Corporation of America, which still owns the station. Hurley left KETK in January 2001 and joined Max Media in Montana.

He left and joined Nexstar Broadcasting in Beaumont and operated its NBC affiliate there. He left Nexstar in July. "With Nexstar I was a general manager, an employee in a company, and I've always wanted to be one of the principals in a company," Hurley said. "And Max gave me that opportunity." Crouch presented the first draft of the Adopt-a-Park Program. He gave the board a week to review the plan and said to men come back with questions or recommendations at the next meeting.

The draft states volunteers could choose from more than 1,000 acres in the 26 parks across city and adopt it for one year. Volunteers could choose from several different maintenance needs including picking up Utter, painting facilities, cutting the grass or planting trees. Tun Campbell said the Rose Festival Arts and Crafts Fair generated a profit of more than $5,000. James Williams announced the City Fall Festival at Glass Recreation Center will take place from 4 to 7 p.m. Oct.

30 and will feature games, prizes and a costume contest. walkingriding trail around the park. In other action, the board approved a landscaping donation for the area around the Tyler Cancer Bell. The board also accepted the proposal for the Tyler Disc Golf Club to add six baskets to the already existing 18-basket course at Lindsey Park. The board also heard the following reports: Mark Priestner with MHS Planning and Design updated the board on the progress of the Woldert Park Improvement Project He said the improvements would start Oct.

27. The council voted to let the bid to Smith Contractors of Garland for $447,000 at the Sept. 1 1 meeting. yDirt will be flinging in one week," Priestner said. The contractor has allowed 120 days for construction.

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Reappointing Robert West-brook to the Northeast Texas Public Health District The City Council may go into closed, executive session concerning a lawsuit involving delinquent taxes against Kmart pf Texas LP in the U.S. District Court, Northern-District of Illinois. outdoor transient vendor at a time; to place a maximum of two, 30-day permit per calendar year per lot; and specify the penalties for violations. A contract with Bank of America for banking services. A city representative to the county Appraisal District board of directors.

Sale of property in Tyler city limits by taxing entities. Amend an interlocal agreement with the Appraisal District to create one database by adding a combined website Website to access data; and by adding the county 91 1 Communications District and Smith County. Adopt the 2003-04 Annual Work Program for the half-cent sales tax capital improvements. Renew an agreement for the police department's continued par as diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, arthritis and gastroesophageal reflux disease (heart-. burn) improve markedly or disappear completely.

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