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Monday, August 24, 2015
City Council reports Abbington Meadows Apartments are scheduled to be opened in October and the contact information for movein is listed on the city website at cityofhowe.org.
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City Administrator Joe Shephard told the council that the city had a little over $500,000 cash at the end of the month and the collections for the municipal court were up again.
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He said that there were three houses are under construction in addition to the apartments.
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Howe Police Chief Carl Hudman reported that in the month of July the department answered 216 calls for service, made six felony arrests, 17 misdemeanor arrests, generated 31 work-orders, investigated four accidents and issued 109 citations. He reported one on-the-job injury with a new officer that cut his hand removing debris. He was back to work within the week. Hudman also reported that they had one use-of-force incident with Officer Robert Todd attempting to arrest a suspect who resisted. Tom Bean PD arrived to assist and the suspect ended up being tased. No medical attention was required for suspect or any officer. Public Works Director David Wortham reported 62 work orders in July. They had eight leaks and picked up two dogs. Monte Walker, president of Howe Development Alliance told the council that the owner of 303 E. Haning St. has a potential lessee and are close to finalizing a deal. A hopeful date of opening is now thought to be around November 1.
Walker stated that there were some big players interested in this market, but couldn't devulge any information on those situations.
Howe Estates Mobile Home Park has been sold and they are already making changes and are stating major improvements to the facility.
He informed the city that "Project Domino" is targeting At the beginning of the council closer to McKinney due to meeting, Mayor Jeff Stanley workforce concerns. However, recognized employees and he stated that with Howe council members for five to 20 located between years of service to the city. Sherman/Denison and McKinney, the workforce Those recognized were Sgt. should be well plentiful. Michael Hill for his over five years. Mickie Phillips also Walker told the council that received a five-year pin due to TLD Designs should be his service since 2009. City relocated to downtown in a few Administrator Joe Shephard, weeks. The owner had the 115-who denied photograph, was year-old hardwood floors honored with his five-year sanded and refinished. pin. Council member Georgia Richardson, who has been on HoweTexas.org has 716 the council since 2008 different visitors in the last 30 received her five-year pin. days and the vast majority cameBert Dowlen earned a 10-year from Texas, California and pin, Mayor Stanley also New York. received a five-year pin. Joy Stevens has been with the city Howe Area Chamber of since 1991. She was given a Commerce reached their first 20-year pin. year target of 50 new members in eight months. Sam Haigis spent two stints on the council, 1979-1987 and Walker also reported that the 2000-present. He was given a old church siding portion of the 20-year pin for his longrenovation had begun. tenured service.
