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The Onalaska City Council will canvass the general election and consider approval of a resolution declaring the results of the election during its regular meeting at 5 p.m. Tuesday. In other election related activity, the oath of office will be administered to the newly elected officials and a mayor pro tem will be elected.
Council will review and consider approval of two resolutions – one designating the signatories for all city bank accounts and the other authorizing the submission of a criminal justice grant application for pole cameras to place throughout the city.
A police officer labor pool will be reviewed and considered, authorizing salary range, maximum hours and budget to be utilized.
In personnel matters, Council will consider approval of the release of Police Officer Toni Murray and will review and consider approval of the hiring of Bethany Evans and Madalynn Morrow as labor pool telecommunications operators and Richard Harrelson as a labor pool police officer.
Council will also review and consider action on longevity and certification pay scales and update the personnel policy to reflect the changes and authorize implementation.
Reports will be presented on behalf of the police department, fire department, fire marshal/building inspector and library representative.
Other items on the agenda include approval of the minutes, vouchers and financial reports.
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The Livingston City Council will consider action on a proposed cost of living adjustment for the employee salary schedule, to be effective Oct. 1, during its regular meeting at 5 p.m. Tuesday.
The reappointment of the municipal court judge for the term of May 2023 through May 2025 will be considered.
Council will consider action on a proposed resolution approving a resolution adopted by the Board of Directors of the Trinity River Authority of Texas authorizing the Trinity River Authority of Texas contract revenue refunding bonds (Livingston Regional Water Supply System Project) and approving and authorizing instruments and procedures relating thereto.
Regarding the request for proposals for waste collection and disposal, Council will hear from Piney Woods Sanitation, Pro Star Waste/Waste Connections and Republic Services.
City Manager Bill S. Wiggins will present his monthly update on projects and events.
An executive session is on the agenda at which time Council will consult with the city attorney. Any action, however, will be taken upon return to open session.
Other items on the agenda include approval of the minutes of the April 11 meeting and the accounts over $500.
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Now is the time to honor that special graduating senior with a lifetime recognition of their graduation. The Livingston High School Alumni Association is selling bricks for $100 apiece to go on the alumni walkway on the Livingston High School campus, to be engraved with a name and year of graduation. All proceeds go toward scholarships for future graduates. The order form may be found at https://files.gabbart.com/851/paver_form_alumni_association_1.pdf. Once completed, forward it to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or print out and mail to: LHS Alumni Association, 212 Garner St., Livingston, Texas 77351. Courtesy photo
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The Polk County Historical Commission was well-represented at the Dunbar Alumni Association of Livingston’s scholarship/reunion banquet April 22. Members of the historical commission in attendance included (l-r) Mona Rae Marsh, Kathryn Richardson, Laverne Taylor, Nita Battise, Patricia Snook, Kathy Lott, Otto Lyons, Emily Banks Wooten, Polk County Museum Curator Betsy Deiterman, Bobby Lowe and Annette Lowe. Courtesy photo
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Camille Summer Johnson, a member of the deer clan of the Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas, was crowned second runner-up and won best public speaker in the 2023 Miss Indian World Pageant Sunday, held in conjunction with the Gathering of Nations Powwow in Albuquerque, N.M. The Miss Indian World Pageant is the largest and most prestigious cultural pageant for young native women who compete in various categories including public speaking, personal interview, talent and dancing. Miss Indian World serves as a cultural goodwill ambassador to all those across Indian Country. Camille is the daughter of Retha Johnson and the granddaughter of the late Principal Chief Mikko Skalaaba Herbert Johnson and the late Deloris Sylestine Johnson. She is currently pursuing a masters of public health degree from Baylor University, while working full time for the tribe as director of public health for the Chief Kina Health Clinic.
Photo by Victoria Johnson/Skye Breese Photography
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