Sulphur Springs City Council Votes Unanimously On Contract For City Manager
Jan07

Sulphur Springs City Council Votes Unanimously On Contract For City Manager

Sulphur Springs City Council voted Tuesday night on a contract for the city manager. Sulphur Springs City Council Tuesday night unanimously voted in favor of a 5-year employment contact for the city manager. The City Council entered into executive session to discuss matters affecting the office of the city manager, including a performance review, employment terms and other issues. After 26 minutes, the council reconvened and heard...

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Sulphur Springs City Council Dec. 13 Meeting Convened
Dec13

Sulphur Springs City Council Dec. 13 Meeting Convened

Sulphur Springs City Council was able to reach a quorum Friday, allowing the city board to proceed with the special noon board meeting and routine city business. In attendance was Norman Sanders, Freddie Taylor, John Sellers, and Doug Moore. Quorum Achieved The council session was called after Mayor Norman Sanders submitted his notice of resignation from the council last week, and Mayor Pro Tem Erica Armstrong, and Council members...

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Mayor, City Boards, Other Appointments Announced
Jun05

Mayor, City Boards, Other Appointments Announced

After Freddie Taylor, Doug Moore and Jeff Sanderson took the oath of office, the Sulphur Springs City Council elected Erica Armstrong mayor pro tem and Norman Sanders mayor. John Sellers expressed appreciation to the many city staff, officials and citizens for their help during the last two years while he served as mayor, and offered a rose to his wife. Incoming mayor Norman Sanders too offered flowers and appreciation to his wife....

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Sulphur Springs City Council Agenda June 4, 2019
May31

Sulphur Springs City Council Agenda June 4, 2019

CITY OF SULPHUR SPRINGS, TEXAS REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL JUNE 4, 2019 7:00 P.M. AN EXECUTIVE SESSION WILL BE CONDUCTED AT 6:30 P.M. IN ACCORDANCE WITH TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE, SECTION 551.074, PERSONNEL MATTERS SPECIFICALLY RELATING TO THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND THE DIRECTOR OF UTILITIES. The regular meeting of the Sulphur Springs City Council will be held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, June 4, 2019, in the Council Room at 201...

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Moore Files For Place 6; City Council Approves Bids for Sunset Street Rebuild
Jan22

Moore Files For Place 6; City Council Approves Bids for Sunset Street Rebuild

Tuesday, January 22nd, following a special meeting of the Sulphur Springs City Council, Doug Moore filed to seek election to Place 6 on the council. Moore, who currently serves in Place 6, was appointed to the place following the resignation of Dan Froneberger. Froneberger resigned the place midway through his term to pursue more time with family and other pursuits. Doug Moore, left, filed to seek election to Place 7 on the Sulphur...

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Moore Appointed to Sulphur Springs City Council Place 6
May02

Moore Appointed to Sulphur Springs City Council Place 6

Doug Moore was appointed to Sulphur Springs City Council Place 6 Tuesday night during the May regular session of the council. City Attorney Jim McLeroy addressed the council regarding the proper procedure to fill the vacancy on the council created by the resignation of Councilman Dan Froneberger. McLeroy noted the Section 2 of the city charter: “If a vacancy occurs in the council the remaining members of the council, by a majority...

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City Council Addresses Oncor Rate Change Request, Sewer Main Expansion Contract
Oct06

City Council Addresses Oncor Rate Change Request, Sewer Main Expansion Contract

Sulphur Springs City Council this week made short order of the regular meeting agenda, addressing all items — including an Oncor rate change request, amendment to the police budget and a community facilities contract for a sewer main expansion, and heard the monthly manager’s report — in just 17 minutes. While presenting his monthly report to the City Council during the Oct. 4 meeting, City Manager Marc Maxwell noted that City...

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New Slate Of Officers Appointed To City Boards
Jun22

New Slate Of Officers Appointed To City Boards

2 Recently Elected City Councilmen, Mayor, Pro Tem, New Planning & Zoning Committee Member Administered Oath This week, Twila Gill took the oath of office for her new position on the City of Sulphur Springs Planning & Zoning Commission. She is among the new slate of officers appointed this month to serve on city board, two recently elected City Councilmen and recently reorganized City Council officers. Sulphur Springs...

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11 City Employees Recognized For Service
Jan04

11 City Employees Recognized For Service

Sulphur Springs City Council during the regular meeting Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023, took time to recognize 11 employees for their service to the city. Mayor Doug Moore presented service pins to city employees who’ve hit new 5-year milestones this year. “When I first got on this council, I didn’t realize what it took to run this city, and I do now. I especially realize what a great bunch of employees the city has....

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Meet And Greet Hosted For Dan Patrick, Incumbent Republican Candidate For Lt. Gov.
Sep27

Meet And Greet Hosted For Dan Patrick, Incumbent Republican Candidate For Lt. Gov.

Approximately 40-50 turned out Tuesday morning at Pioneer Café for a meet and greet with Dan Patrick, incumbent Republican candidate seeking reelection as lieutenant governor. Patrick rolled in around 8 a.m. Sept. 27, 2022, as part of a bus tour of the Northeast Texas area. He began his bus tour in late August and plans stops in 131 cities before he finishes up. Republican Dan Patrick, incumbent candidate for lieutenant governor The...

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