City Council Approves 2 Ordinances, Appoints New Public Works Director
Jan05

City Council Approves 2 Ordinances, Appoints New Public Works Director

Sulphur Springs City Council approved 2 ordinances and appointed a new public works director during the regular January 2023 meeting Tuesday evening. Bryan Craig City Appointment The City Council met at 6:30 p.m. in executive session, just prior to the open portion of the Jan. 3, 2023 meeting, to discuss deliberations regarding economic development for Ashoka Steel, personnel matters — including the public works director position —...

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Smith Officially Appointed To Serve As City Attorney
Nov12

Smith Officially Appointed To Serve As City Attorney

City Manager Authorized To Negotiate Engineering Contract For Sulphur Springs Water Treatment Plant Improvements As anticipated, local attorney Nate Smith was officially appointed to serve as Sulphur Springs City Attorney. Sulphur Springs City Council during the regular November meeting voted unanimously for Smith to fill the opening beginning Dec. 8, 2021, approved a resolution to attain an engineering firm for improvements at the...

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Smith Named City Finance Director for City; Council Approves Project That Brings 150 Jobs to Sulphur Springs
Feb07

Smith Named City Finance Director for City; Council Approves Project That Brings 150 Jobs to Sulphur Springs

Lesa Smith was named city finance director during Tuesday night’s Sulphur Springs City Council meeting. The council also approved two industrial/manufacturing items, set the city council election, approved the concession stand contract for local parks, and other times. Ms. Smith began working for the city when she was 16-years old and has remained in city employ while attaining her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees. According to City...

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Sulphur Springs City Manager’s Report, June 2025
Jun05

Sulphur Springs City Manager’s Report, June 2025

June 5, 2025 – During the regular meeting of the Sulphur Springs City Council on Tuesday June 3, 2025, City Manager Marc Maxwell submitted his monthly report. TO: CITY COUNCILFROM: CITY MANAGER, MARC MAXWELLSUBJ: MANAGER’S REPORT CLAIMS – We had 2 workers compensation claims in May. One employee missed 2 steps descending stairs and broke her foot. After two weeks off she is back on light duty. Another employee injured his...

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Sulphur Springs City Manager’s Report, May 2025
May09

Sulphur Springs City Manager’s Report, May 2025

May 6, 2025 – During the regular meeting of the Sulphur Springs City Council on Tuesday May 6, 2025, City Manager Marc Maxwell submitted his monthly report. TO: CITY COUNCILFROM: CITY MANAGER, MARC MAXWELLSUBJ: MANAGER’S REPORT CLAIMS – We had 1 workers compensation claim in April for a police officer who suffered abrasions while making an arrest. We had one liability claim from a driver who’s car was struck by a police cruiser....

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Sulphur Springs City Manager’s Report, April 2025
Apr04

Sulphur Springs City Manager’s Report, April 2025

April 3, 2025 – During the regular meeting of the Sulphur Springs City Council on Tuesday April 1, 2025, City Manager Marc Maxwell submitted his monthly report. TO: CITY COUNCILFROM: CITY MANAGER, MARC MAXWELLSUBJ: MANAGER’S REPORT CLAIMS – We had 2 workers compensation claims in March for police officers who were exposed to blood. We did not have any liability claims. The City filed a claim of its own for wind damage to the...

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City Manager Submits Monthly Report
Mar05

City Manager Submits Monthly Report

March 5, 2025 – During the regular meeting of the Sulphur Springs City Council on Tuesday March 4, 2025, City Manager Marc Maxwell submitted his monthly report. TO: CITY COUNCILFROM: CITY MANAGER, MARC MAXWELLSUBJ: MANAGER’S REPORT CLAIMS – We did not have any workers compensation claims in February. We did have one claim for wastewater flooding in a residence. ALABAMA STREET – Utilities are installed From Morris to Como. This...

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City Managers Report December 5th 2024
Dec05

City Managers Report December 5th 2024

CLAIMS – We did not have any workers’ compensation claims in November.We did have one liability claim from someone who fell into North Town Branch and sustained injuries. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN – Staff recommends Kimley Horn to write the comprehensive plan later on this agenda. MIRACLE LEAGUE FIELD – The engineering firm, Kimley Horn is 60% done with the design process. THERMO ROAD –    This $4.4 million project is partially funded by a...

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City Managers Report November 5th 2024
Nov07

City Managers Report November 5th 2024

CLAIMS – We had 2 workers compensation claims arising out of the same incident. An animal control officer was assaulted by a resident and treated at the emergency room. A police officer suffered a dog bite in the same incident. We also had a liability claim over $14,000 resulting from an incident wherein a police cruiser struck another auto in a parking lot on South Broadway. We also submitted two other claims for city vehicles...

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City Managers Report September 3rd 2024
Sep05

City Managers Report September 3rd 2024

CLAIMS – We did not have any worker’s compensation claims or liability claims in August.We submitted a claim to TML for vehicle damage resulting from a minor accident involving 2 fleet vehicles. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN – We have been awarded the $250,000 grant to help pay for the comprehensive plan, and the grant contract is signed. Staff is preparing a request for qualifications to distribute to planning firms in September. HOLIDAY DRIVE...

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