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Newspaper
Brownfield News
Location
Brownfield, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 2000
Page
4
The Brownfield Chamber of Commerce invites nominations for the 1999 Citizen of the Year honoring a Terry County resident. Include nominee name, reason, organizations, and citizenship contributions. Submit written nominations to the Brownfield Chamber or Brownfield News by February 1, 2000.
A community rally in Brownfield at 6:30 p.m. in the Middle School Auditorium promotes Christian unity under the theme Unity 2000. Local pastors will speak on four topics including unity in God, congregations, family, and Brownfield churches. Admission is free with a love offering.
The council backs a charter change to permit executive sessions only under Open Meetings Act conditions, noting publication costs may be required. Mayor Brad Moore estimates publication once or twice and attorney fees around two to three thousand dollars, with no specific budget allocation but possible use of department surpluses.
City officials consider whether to amend the antiquated charter or call a new election for a charter commission. Attorney fees total about 61,500 with 46,000 spent and 14,000 remaining, minus a last three months retainer leaving around 8,000. A charter print copy must be mailed to 7,200 voters if a commission is elected, with publication required. Officials aim to prioritize amendments for the February council session while Energas rate changes and a council seat replacement are also discussed.
Rice cited Brown Field Police Department data showing 1999 marijuana seizures at 3.07 pounds and 21 grams of cocaine versus 1998 figures of 26.21 pounds and one ounce. Calls rose to 21,045 from 28,605 in 1998. offenses declined to 899 from 1,060. Accidents totaled 258 with 22 injuries and one fatality, down from 281 with 40 injuries. Animal shelter revenue rose to 6,070 from 4,526.
Kidd discussed this year's American grain conference shifts including no keynote address due to scheduling conflicts. The plan adds five continuing education units for private applicators enabling attendance this year to count toward five year license renewals, allowing two missed meetings without losing credits.
Terry Clerk Ann Willis says new voter registration cards are being mailed this week. If a voter does not receive a card, they should call 637-8551. Cards are required to vote in the upcoming Democratic and Republican primaries.
The Terry County Commissioners Court will meet at 10 am on Monday Jan 24 presenting annual sheriff and county clerk reports. It will hear quarterly treasurer and auditor reports and consider refunding $34 travel expenses for Lupe Serna. A request by Lyntegar Electric Co op to cross two county roads will be reviewed.
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