Short City Council Meeting (7-22-10)
The Abilene City Council met for about five minutes this morning (7-22-10) and approved four items on the consent agenda. None of the items were discussed since no council member and no citizen requested discussion. Items passed were: Oral Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute the contract with Enprotec/Hibbs and Todd, Inc. for Improvements to Hamby Wastewater Treatment Plant. Oral Resolution authorizing Amendment #3 contract with Jacob and… (continue)Comments Off
Membership Lunch July 21, 2010
AAIBO president Lou Paulsen has lined up Peter Love with CBS Insurance as our speaker at the next meeting. Please plan to attend and bring a guest. We always have a good lunch, good discussion, and a good program. Remember, meet at the Abilene Country Club, downstairs, at noon on Wednesday, July 21st. A short board meeting will follow at 1:00p.m…Comments Off
CHANGE OF MEETING DATE
There will be no meeting of the general membership on May 19th as previously announced. Lou and Randy are working on a timely program for June 9th at the Abilene Country Club. Please mark your calender for June 9th. You will also receive a reminder e-mail or call. It is important that we all bring a guest if our numbers are to grow to where they were several years ago… (continue)Comments Off
Do You Own A Wrecker Service
The Abilene City Council spent over an hour Thursday morning discussing tow truck services in the city of Abilene. They were trying to get information about the business in an attempt to see if an ordinance change is necessary. The Council had a chance on April 8th to hear from the police department and from apartment owners about the problem of visitors at apartment complexes parking in assigned… (continue)Comments Off
Next AAIBO Membership Meeting May 19th
AAIBO members met last Wednesday April 21st at the Abilene Country Club to hear a program from candidates for the Abilene City Council. The program was moderated by Bob Test and included three of the four candidates hoping to be elected to Laura Moore's seat on the council. Stormy Higgens the incumbant for his place on the council was also present. There were several questions asked by… (continue)Comments Off
Its About Jobs
Despite consistent polling showing jobs as the number one issue among voters, it is really only now, after finishing the 15 month effort to reform the health care system, that Congress is expected to focus almost exclusively on jobs and the economy. Theoretically, the more Congress adheres to a jobs agenda
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Season’s Greetings from AAIBO
Here is my wish for you and your family, "I hope you have a joyous holiday and a very prosperous new year." As we all work together to make our community a great place to live and work lets continue our bond through the AAIBO. It is because of our joint efforts that our association has gained respect and is listened to by decision makers in Abilene. There is strength… (continue)Comments Off
November Update on AAIBO Activities
Last week was a busy week with three important meeting that I attended on your behalf. On Monday I attended the Planning and Zoning evening meeting where the Commission conducted a public hearing and then an extended discussion of the new Land Use Code. Chairman Tim Rice McClarty led the group through the first half of the lengthy document addressing concerns of the members to proposals made by the City's… (continue)Comments Off
P & Z Needs your Input !
THE P & Z WANTS YOUR INPUT ..... so, Why Should You Care There will be a public hearing in connection with the discussion of plans for the future of Abilene at the next Planning and Zoning Commission meeting. To make it easier for citizens to attend, the meeting will be in the evening at 5:30 in the City Council chambers on November 16th. The only item on the agenda for… (continue)Comments Off