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Date November 17.2006

Issue Number 8

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CITY CELEBRATION i X CHRISTMAS IS COMING, ,^, _If you didn't attend, you \..1- -',itt. 3'd Annual PelicanBay missed some fun. Christmas Basket Program is It was tragic that the starting up. Donationsof dry LightHouse Harbor Church & can goods, toys, CASH, had a fire just a week before new clothes,school supplies this event. But members of the and much more will be Fire Department and Alderman needed this year. Donations McWhorter went into action will be accepted, starting and collected donations to November 15 until December replace those lost in the fire. Plus some. 19. The parade through the city was the best. It was great to see so many residents take pride in their cify; local officials rode along, and officers from our neighboring cities attend. The jets that flew over were compliments of Fire Chief Paul Stetzel, along with the Care FXightcrew that landed. Azle Mayor Linda Arrington proclamation read a and Marcia Elite, addressed a letter fnom Congresswoman Kay Granger's office. Several of the cities finest were "jailed" and donations had to be raised to get them out .Some even braved the dunking booth. Good food was sold at very reasonable prices. Mike Lowery was named "Employee of the Year", Wayne tsox, "Volunteer of the Year", and Renee' Mcllhorter,'oCilizen qf the Yeatr." Congrats to you all. Nloney raised goes towards a park/playground for our kids. Thanks to all who donated.

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program The helped 16 families last year, those who may not have a Christmas without your help. The program is open to residents of the Bay, with children under the age of 16, who will need assistance for the holidays. Applications will be accepted November 17 until December 8, ONLY.If you miss the deadline, your application will not be accepted. Proof of residence will be required.(Water billo electric bill or drivers' license) Volunteers are greatly neededo sign up at city hall, or leave ' your name. .' 'l PET REGISTRATIONS''..-,'-"' If you missed the registration held at city hall, register your pets with NTACA. Forms can be picked up at city hall and follow directions on back. Ordinance # 193 requires ALL pets to be registered in the cify. and states, that if you have more than 3 pets, you

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CITY BUSINESS Council meets Tuesday night. Citizen's concerns were the lack ofpolice responseto a call from an elderly resident. Wal-Mart was awarded the privilege of naming the city's playground. An agenda item to accept bids for towing service was tablcd until a special meeting can be held. Government law requires the cify to advertise and accept sealed bids to ensure the city is getting the best deal for contract services. Police Department issued 268 citations, 18 misdemeanor & 9 felony charges. The accident with the new police car is still under investigation and Chief Frankum believes the car will be totaled. Officer Shelby only received minor injuries. Officer Towns resigned and he was the only one who was conducting the investigation into the former anirnal control officer. was Jason Jarvis terminated as reserve officer. Anita Bledsoe was approved as a reserve officer and David Sheflield was approved as 3'd paid officer for the city.

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Must apply for a multiple animal permit through city hall. The fee is $25.00. Citations will be issued if your pets are not registered. If you have animal control issues call; NTACA at: l-877-S I 3-8228.LTqll Fred.

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$..o'-rd Y"S Chief Stetzel presented council with the Standard Operating Guidelines for approval. lt passed,4-for & L opposed. (For the record, only one member of council read the manual, yet it was passed.) Chief Stetzel will enter into negotiations with Reno and Azle Fire Departments to update mutual agreements. The department responded to 36 calls during October. The Haunted llouse was a success, raising over $740.00. The Explorens Post 34 has 6 members and looking for many more to join. Chief Stetzel applied for L grant with the Texas Forest Seruice and it was approved to repay the department for training expenses. This is the first of many grants Stetzel will be applying for. Council removed Robert Nortrnan, Anthony Hunter and James Cullen from the fire department roll. Accepted for E.S.S. was Ashley Don Frince, Sandra Negron and new fire fighter Pam Lem. Membens of the department along with volunteers will be doing repairs to the fire house office. Those wishing to help should be at the fire house this Saturday. It is a good feeling to see this department grow and improve under Chief Stetzel's direction. Fring your children to city hall on December 17 from 1:00 to 3:00 to meet Santa and enjoy milk & cookies.

NOTE from the EDITOR I am sure by now; you rnay have read about my resignation from council seat # 3. I am sorry that I had to take this step, but the consent battle to ensure that actions by council, the mayor and departments were within the Iegal definitions of the law, was becoming overwhelming. I feel that this council has not stepped up to do the job for which they were elected or to ensure that laws, procedures, and the rights of the citi:zens were followed. This council only attends x monthly meeting and they are unprepared for the actions to be voted upon. They only come to city hall when a meeting is scheduled. It is in my opinion that they do not have a clue as to what is going on in their own city. I was not appointed as Mayor Pro Tem, yet I had to step in to do what was required by this position to keep the cify running and on traclc And where was the mayor pro tem?? I objected many times to the police salaries for the department, the strain it would place on the cify and I felt the citizens would be the ones who would suffer the most. And they are. People are being pulled over for the smallest infractions. Yes. they may be against the lawo but before the impound and salary increases, most would have only received a warning unless there were other violations. Department spending is getting out of hand, and without council approval. So who is running this citv??

It surely is not council or a mayor. I have fought hard and long to try and protect the residents of Pelican Bay and instead of coming to meetings or filing complaints, you chooseto air your problems in a local business, where I would hear second hand how each was treated. I truly believe that each resident is fed up with the actions from council and departments. But you are the ones who can change things with written complaints to Public DPS @epartment of Safety), District Attorney's Office, Congresswoman Kay Cranger's Office. and so forth. There are agencies that will consider your complaints and if needed, issue an investigation. And stop and consider who is rurning for office when elections happen. FYI*a former mayor has turned in a request to be appointed to fill a vacant seat on council. This could be the same person who allowed corruption tcr exist under his command, the city's finances were a shame and bills were not paid and as we remembero animals were being stolen from residents while this penson was in office. So be very careful who you vote for or allow to be placed on council. It will affect you in the long run. Maybe you should do as Reno residents are trying, and disband the City Of Pelican Bay and return under the county?? You would be a community and not a city, with all the headachesthat exist. This will be my last newsletter as I am now going to prepare to move out of the Bay. My best wishes to you all and my advice, STAND {JP FOR YCIUR RIGHTS and fight city hall. Renee McWhorter" Citizen