City’s Public Safety Director On Administrative Leave Pending Investigation
Sulphur Springs Public Safety Director Jay Sanders The city’s top public safety official has been placed on administrative leave, Sulphur Springs City Manager Marc Maxwell said Monday. Jay Sanders, whose job as public safety director is to oversee both Sulphur Springs Police Department and Fire Department, was placed on administrative leave with pay at the end of last week, city officials reported. The action is “due to...
Community Meeting For City Trails Planning Announced
Community input is being sought by the City of Sulphur Springs regarding the trails in the city. An open house charette is scheduled from 4 to 6:30 p.m.Thursday, March 28, at Sulphur Springs City Council Chambers. “We’ve had several charettes for specific parks. This will be for parks’ trails, linking the parks,” Tory Niewiadomski, city community development director said. Work is under way for a Cross...
C.A.R.E. Center Vision Meeting Set for March 25 at Sulphur Springs City Hall
C.A.R.E. stands for Community, Ability, Recreation and Energy. A proposed C.A.R.E. Center for persons with disabilities may become a reality in Sulphur Springs. A “Vision” meeting is planned for Monday March 25 in the council courtroom of Sulphur Springs City Hall. Refreshments and fellowship will begin at 5:30pm with the program to begin at 6pm. Following a welcome by Jennifer Gregory, City Manager Marc Maxwell will...
City Manager’s Report Presented in February Council Meeting
City Manager Marc Maxwell’s Report presented in the February City Council meeting included: CROSSTOWN TRAIL – Construction continues on the Hopkins County Civic Center grounds and Peavine Pinion Pond. In January the Capital Construction Division poured more concrete, installed bike racks and trash cans, laid sod to prevent erosion, installed a water fountain and planted trees. SUNSET STREET – Work should begin on this...
City Council Approves All Items on February Agenda
With few comments made and unanimity on all items, the Sulphur Springs City Council took less than one hour to move through a 22 item agenda filled with ordinances, resolutions, and an audit report. Mayor John Sellers began the meeting with a reading of a Black History Month Proclamation noting that this year is the 93rd anniversary of a time set to honor and increase the knowledge of Black History as a means of improving relationship...
Taylor to Seek Re-election to Place 4 on City Council
Thursday morning, January 31, 2019, Incumbent Freddie Taylor filed to seek re-election to Place 4 on the Sulphur Springs City Council. Taylor, local business leader, has served in various capacities on the council since he was sworn in June, 2004. Opportunity to file for Places 4, 5, and 6 continue through February 15, 2019. Emily Glass, incumbent Place 5, filed for reelection on the morning of first day for filing. For Place 6 Doug...
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...
City Council Special Meeting to Focus on Materials for Sunset Street Reconstruction
A special meeting of the Sulphur Springs City Council will be held at noon on Tuesday, January 22, 2019 in the Council Room at 201 North Davis Street to discuss and take action on bids and award of contract for bedding, rebar and concrete for Sunset Street. The agenda: Call to order Pledge of Allegiance to the United States Flag, Texas Flag, and invocation. Discussion/action on bids and award of contract for bedding, rebar and...
Glass to Seek Re-election to City Council Place 5
Emily Glass On the first day to file for a place on the Sulphur Springs City Council, Councilwoman Emily Glass filed for re-election to Place 5 on the council. Glass, currently Mayor Pro-Tem, has been instrumental in a number of steps taken by the council in past years. Filing is underway for the May 4, 2019 municipal election. Opportunity to file for Places 5, 6, and 7 continue through February 15, 2019. Currently Place 6 is held by...
Second Public Hearing on Annexation of Business Parks Leads to March 5th Decision by City Council
“If they ask for a tax abatement, we will have to consider it,” stated members of city council and city staff in answer a KSST News inquiry. The inquiry came after the conclusion of two public hearings regarding the annexation of industrial parks into the city limits of Sulphur Springs. Wednesday evening at 7 p.m. in the council chamber of City Hall, members of the council conducted a second public hearing regarding the...
