City Council report

olice Chief Matt th reported to the council department responded to s for service They had ions, six accident ations, 35 written reports, rrests Of the arrests, six onies and 14 were eanors

The city council passed the consent agenda to open the meeting which included an approval of the 2017 tax roll values, street closures for the Howe Chamber Christmas Parade, finance statements, and Interlocal Agreement between the City of Howe and the City of Melissa to sell the take or pay water The same Interlocal Agreement was put forth with the City of Anna as well

The council also approved the reappointments of HCFD (Howe Community Facilities Development Corporation) board members Laura Duree, Robert Cannaday, and Joy Stevens The council appointed David Wortham to the board as he replaces former city employee Michelle Hill

The council then approved an HCFD expenditure of $80,000 to help pay for a sewer bond

Public Works Director Wortham reported 69 work orders for October and seven meters placed in the mobile home park He also stated that the city contracted the county to repair Quinlan Street.

Economic Development Director Monte Walker told the council that he attended the Dallas ICSC (International Council of Shopping Centers) trade show in search of retailers to fit Howe He also gave an update on Summit Gardens, commercial properties available, chamber info, and a sales tax update

The council agreed to enter into a lease/purchase agreement with Independent Bank for a cityowned vehicle to be used by City Administrator Joe Shephard The purchase is not to exceed $35,000 The city administrator's current Ford F-150 that has been in the fleet for many years, will be moved to the public works fleet