Burnet Council Defers LCRA Load Vote to Budget Workshop
Burnet city officials table the LCRA proposed 6303 kilowatt hour load for 1976 77 pending research by City Manager Jack Tippit. Tippit notes uncertainty about peak demand and a potential five percent rise over current use with a June 15 response deadline. Council expresses concern over future power costs and Lovaca bankruptcy risk.
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Burnet
LCRA
Jack Tippit
Tippit
Wilcox
Marble Falls council approves 18592 revenue sharing plan
Marble Falls City Council approved an 18592 revenue sharing plan with Mick Zimmerman presenting the plan. Public transportation will receive 11000 for street pavement while social development 3000 recreation 2000 and general funds 2592. Avenue H will be made a southbound one way between Third and Second to reduce a hazardous five way intersection. Residents attended the Tuesday meeting to discuss the decision.
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Marble Falls
Mick Zimmerman
Dean
Chafee
Second Streets
Avenue H
Third Street
Bertram City Council OKs Budget and Grants
Bertram City Council approves the new budget and keeps the tax rate unchanged. A federally funded 701 grant of 3000 dollars funds street drainage and future improvements. The council discusses trash pickup, housing survey, fire department building expansion, and a July 4 Public School Day dedication.
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Bertram
Fire Department
Burnet Roundtable Proposes City Improvements From Six Focus Areas
Citizens propose improvements in community development rural urban relations and public services after a Burnet roundtable at the Fair Barn. Ideas include master plan for downtown landscaping a new fire station trails youth programs senior services and a Welcome Wagon for newcomers with more rental housing and taxi service.
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Burnet
Hamilton Creek
Cedar Park
American Association of Retired Persons
Chamber of Commerce
Last Roundtables Tonight and Tomorrow in Burnet
Chamber of Commerce directors urge all citizens to attend the final two roundtable events at 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday at the Fair Barn. Marcus Rose notes high turnout and longer discussions. Copies of the annual report will be provided for review of current Chamber projects and citizen ideas.
Burnet Council allocates 15000 for five revenue sharing categories
Burnet City Council on Tuesday night voted to request 15000 in Revenue Sharing funds for five areas environmental protection recreation library social services for the elderly or poor and public safety. Specific allotments to each category will follow after citizen committees review requests including street signs curbing drainage community center library improvements and park projects.
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Burnet
Body recovered from Lake Travis near Marble Falls
The body of a black male believed from outside Burnet Llano County was recovered from Lake Travis near Smithwick east of Marble Falls Tuesday. He was pronounced dead at the scene. A wallet keys and clothing were found Monday evening on the lake bank. Deputies warden and county officials searched for identification. The victim had reportedly gone for a swim before Monday around 1 30 p m. Fingerprints were taken at Clements Funeral Home for identification. No positive ID was available at press time.
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Burnet- Llano County
Lake Travis
Smithwick
Hwy
Marble Falls
Burnet County
Justice of the Peace
Pauline Fuston
Harold Fleshner
Joe
Burnet Council Denies Warner Cable Rate Increase
Burnet Texas City Council rejected a 50 cent monthly rate hike proposed by Warner Cable TV. Council cited low subscriber growth, high costs, and impact on elderly residents, voting unanimously against the increase. A 50 cent raise had been approved previously in May 1975.
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Burnet
Warner Cable TV
Hank Hagene
Hagene
Warner
Howard Benton
Bill Wilcox
Derek Cowan
Cowan
Wilcox
Warner Cable
Warner Communications of
New York
Harry Kaind
Kaind
Ravnd
Corder
Burnet County
Barnet
Tippit
Department of Public Safety
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