Whitesboro City Council okays routine business, makes progress on water tower project

The Whitesboro City Council moved through a full agenda during its April 14 meeting, approving all listed action items, including routine financial matters, infrastructure updates and several ordinance changes affecting utility services.

Council members began by unanimously approving the consent agenda, which included minutes from recent meetings and payment of March bills. 

Among the key financial items, the council approved two pay requests from Performance Services totaling $245,401.25, tied to ongoing work at the new water tower. 

Updates were also provided on major projects, including the city’s water tower and a 16-inch water line, both of which remain in progress.

Work was commenced on the water line that will tie the new tower into the city with trenching planned west on Main Street towards the tower. 

Several ordinance amendments were adopted that will impact utility customers. 

Council approved updates to city code related to required deposits for utility and electrical services, as well as adjustments to the water rate fee schedule. 

Another ordinance addressed penalties associated with unauthorized activation or deactivation of water service at the meter, reinforcing compliance measures.

In other action, the council approved a resolution supporting the Whitesboro Chamber’s “Miles for Mom” event. 

Council approved the temporary closure of a portion of State Highway 56 along the 100 block of East Main Street to accommodate the inaugural fun run and concert on May 9. 

Read next week’s edition of the News-Record for more information about the event. 

Also last week, appointments to local boards were addressed.

Council members approving selections for both the library board and the preservation board.

Susan Vardell Cox was named to the Library Board and Brian Parish was named to the Preservation Board.