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This week in the column section “REF SEZ” is back for another round! I always crack up reading that column when it is submitted but this week instead of sharing a funny story it is a heartwarming one, highlighting the role coaches can play in athletes’ lives. I greatly appreciate each of our columnists who contribute to the paper. The columns seem to add a “fun” element in my opinion and I truly enjoy hearing what each of you are interested in. If you have a topic you would like to write a column about send me an email, it can be as often or sparse as you would like to contribute– even “one-time” contributions are acceptable. I love to hear and read things others are passionate about and the feedback I get from the community about the columns reflects they enjoy it, as well. Have a great week, Howe, TX!
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Two Howe City Council Meetings in the Month of September Ashley Husbands This Monday, the City Council conducted a Special Meeting primarily to discuss and approve exciting changes at the Howe Fire Department. Due to reduced coverage last week of the regularly scheduled Council Meeting we will cover the meetings in chronological order, beginning with the overview of last week’s meeting, first. Departmental Reports were given by all City Departments. Chief Sullivan of the Police Department reported a 30 percent increase in call volume in August. Reports for citations, warnings and calls for service included 175 citations, 97 warnings and 179 calls for service. Sullivan stated that is a “drastic increase from what this department has done from a year ago, part of that is we have stepped up our traffic enforcement on Highway 75 after seeing a drastic increase in accidents due to construction.” Sullivan also reminded the Council of the upcoming National Night Out hosted by the Police Department, more information can be found on Page 7 of this publication regarding that event.
Howe Community Library Recognizes Volunteers in attendance at the Council Meeting; Photo Credit: Left to Right: Andronica Morris, Eva Fullenwider, Rylee Valles, Hayzle Morrison Ashley Husbands audit.
Chief Maniet of the Fire/ EMS Department reported 76 calls for service. The Department has been undergoing training and certification classes for all full-time staff to be completely cross-trained in both Fire and EMS. Certification classes are being completed monthly by members of the department.
Public Works was reported by Justin Johnson, Public Works Director. Public Works carried out 192 service orders, 16 meter sets for new homes, 4 meter leaks repaired, 35 tons used on pothole patching, and 141 hours on wells sampling and reporting water analysis. Johnson reported that a manufacturing representative for the wells’ systems came and analyzed the wells for about a week but the issues continued shortly after they left. There is a malfunction in the readings of chemicals in the water by the automated system- leading Jerry Davis, of Public Works, to come out and manually check and adjust each well multiple times per day to ensure citizens have properly treated water.
Michelle Hewitt, the City Secretary reported that the City collected $32,928.30 for citations last month. Her focus now for the upcoming month is to complete the fiscal year 2022-2023
Monte Walker, City Administrator also reported on the water situation. Walker explained that the mixing of the surface water from Lake Lavon with the well water requires two different treat-
ments. Chlorine alone was used to treat the well water, but now ammonia has been added to the chlorine. Walker, in a statement written by Jerry Davis, explained that ammonia is being added to the water to reduce the amount of chlorine needed to disinfect the water, leading to less harmful byproducts left over in the water from the chlorine. With this new process, automated equipment has been installed to constantly measure and maintain appropriate
levels of each chemical in the water. However, due to the recent malfunction of the equipment, it is currently being manually monitored closely and the chemicals are being adjusted carefully. “I would love to brag on Justin and Jerry and his crew because they are absolutely remarkable at what they do. They catch a lot of grief on social media but those guys battle and do absolutely the best they can- they are just fighting some mechanical and computer issues that they
don’t have control over but they are trying to work through it, even manually. I am very proud of them.”, Walker said. Walker reported on updates for each development in the area and updated that curbs have been removed on Swanner Drive. The City has plans in the street budget to try to correct some of the Swanner Drive issues plus “a number of others”. Walker stated, if (Continued on Page 6)