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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 2004
Page
1
Baytown officials discussed a planned impact fee to connect new water and sewer lines, with possible exemptions for affordable housing. The base unit could reach 2243.45, raising concerns of double charging in older subdivisions and passing costs to buyers or renters.
Anahuac Volunteer Fire Department members voted July 27 to dismiss Bruce Comer as chief amid claims of misrepresentation of duties. Willis Cormier was promoted to chief with Dugan Stanley and Joey Defusto elected for key roles. The action followed a separate July 8 incident in which Comer was charged with interference with public duties after an air ambulance landing disrupted a crash scene.
Council grants Angel Brothers Enterprises permission to sublease the Bayland Island restaurant to Bayland Island Development. Developers Jack Adcox and Jim Defoyd target a 60 day build for a Tiki Bay venue, replacing the former Winia's and Boardwalk Bar and Grill, with the city retaining marina ownership.
Baytown officials report the George and Freda Chandler Arboretum still lacks financing to open. About $72,000 in donations and $140,000 in soft money exist, while two Parks and Wildlife grants totaling $1.4 million were rejected. Municipal funds and matching grants hinge on city control of the 50 acre site between Barkaloo and Stolander roads.
Baytown pools N C Foote and Sports Complex close as school starts. Director Scott Johnson notes a successful summer, with Roseland Spray Park staying open free through Oct. 31. Spray Park hours 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday to Saturday and noon to 8 p.m. Sunday. Call 281-420-6597 for details.
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