Council balks again over high school permit fee dispute
Grand Saline City Council again refuses to drop the $15,750 building permit charge for the new high school. Mayor Terry Tolar and council members split over concessions as Yarbrough’s compromise failed for lack of a second. Councilwomen Fisher and Rasco insisted on the full fee plus state inspectors. Castiloe supported compromise Friday but opposed Tuesday. The issue remains a dividing factor in the community.
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Yvonne Rasco
Rusty Shook
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Compromise offered on Grand Saline High School permit
The Grand Saline City Council held a one hour Friday morning meeting at the public library to resolve the building permit dispute for the new Grand Saline High School. Mayor Terry Tolar and councilmen Don Yarbrough and Logan Castiloe attended along with School Board President Kathy.
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Mud and water concerns hit Grand Saline high school build
Nearby residents led by Calvin Powell voiced mud and water worries over two west side roads for the new Grand Saline ISD high school. Engineers pledged to divert water and widen ditches. a lake levee and yard damage fears center on rain runoff. The article also notes a separate building permit fee dispute with the city council and a proposed compromise for inspection costs and third party oversight.
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School board hears debate on inspections and permit fees
Grand Saline School Board and city officials met in the school library to reexamine inspection requirements and permit costs. Architect Dale Rabe said state certified inspectors are needed and noted $7,000 for 45 inspections by Dallas inspectors while other districts do not charge schools a permit fee. Council members questioned why the city would charge $15,000 in addition to third party inspections.
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Boosters kick off Highway 80 plans in East Texas
About 50 people gathered at Grand Saline for a U S Highway 80 Boosters workshop to spark plans for revitalizing and promoting preservation of the historic coast to coast route. Delegates from many towns shared stories and photos as ETTA officials led discussions on a publicity plan, local chapters, and corridor attractions.
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