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Ballinger PD is trying to identify these 2 suspect in reference to a theft that occurred on 12/23/17 at Wal-Mart. They were seen driving a older white Mini Van. If you have any information please contact us at 325-365-3591 or pm us. All information gathered will be confidential
U.S. Representative K. Michael Conaway (R-Texas) will hold a town hall meeting in Ballinger, TX at the City Council Chamber on September 1st from 3 pm – 4 pm.
The town hall is open to the public and members of the media.
00:01:13 – 3. Consider approval of the minutes of the July 17, 2017 meeting.
00:01:30 – 4. Visitors who are not on the regular agenda will be given the opportunity to address the Council on any subject.
00:07:47 – 5. Discuss and act on a resolution authorizing the Veteran’s Day parade for November 11, 2017.
00:08:21 – 6. Consider/discuss and/or take actions to authorize the City Manager to seek proposals for Administrative Services and Engineering Services for our Downtown Revitalization Program 2017.
00:11:45 – 7. Consider approval of building permits.
00:12:22 – 8. Hear the police activity monthly report from Chief Stanley Maresch.
00:16:36 – 9. Hear the City Administrator’s bi-weekly report.
00:31:17 – 10. Hear request for future agenda items from City Council.
00:32:47 – 11. The Ballinger City Council shall meet in executive session as authorized by Texas Government Code, Section 551.071 Consultation with City Attorney (Update on alternative water project.)
The City of Ballinger is accepting applications for candidates to place their names on the ballot to serve on the Ballinger City Council starting July 22, 2017 and ending August 21, 2017. You can file your applications with the City Secretary, Bonita F. Shields at the City hall located at 700 Railroad Avenue, Monday-Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. each day
The places that are up for election are the:
Mayor currently held by Sam Mallory
Single Member District 1 currently held by Phillip Arp
Single Member District 2 currently held by Darlene Kelly
00:00:15 – 1. Call meeting to order.
00:00:26 – 2. Prayer and pledge of allegiance.
00:01:21 – 3. Consider approval of the minutes of the June 5, 2017 meeting.
00:01:49 – 4. Visitors who are not on the regular agenda will be given the opportunity to address the Council on any subject.
00:02:05 – 5. Discuss and act on a presentation from Shelby Flores and Richard Parra on their proposed TMCN Leadership program project.
00:08:50 – 6. Discuss and act on the request from 7th Street Baptist Church to have a 4th of July parade on 7th Street between Harris and Hamilton Avenue.
00:11:25 – 7. Discuss and act on the joint election contract with Runnels County for the November 7,2017 general election.
00:12:03 – 8. Discuss and act on amendment to the animal control contract with the City of Miles.
00:14:17 – 9. Discuss and act on the depository contract with Ballinger National Bank.
00:15:58 – 10.Consider approval of building permits.
00:23:16 – 11.Hear the City Administrator’s bi-weekly report.
00:38:17 – 12.Hear request for future agenda items from City Council.
00:38:48 – 13.The Ballinger City Council shall meet in executive session as authorized by Texas Government Code, Section 551.071 Consultation with City Attorney (Update on alternative water project.)
00:38:59 – 14. Action from executive session.
00:39:10 – 15.Adjourn.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF BALLINGER WILL MEET AT 5:30 P.M. ON JUNE 5, 2017 IN REGULAR SESSION AT ITS REGULAR
MEETING PLACE IN THE CITY HALL, 700 RAILROAD AVENUE IN THE CITY OF BALLINGER, TEXAS FOR THE FOLLOWING PURPOSES:
00:15 – 1. Call meeting to order.
00:27 – 2. Prayer and pledge of allegiance.
01:27 – 3. Consider approval of the minutes of the May 15, 2017 meeting.
02:36 – 4. Visitors who are not on the regular agenda will be given the opportunity to address the Council on any subject.
06:44 – 5. Discuss and take action to consider offering summer water rates.
12:12 – 6. Discuss and take action on the contract with Republic for garbage disposal services.
15:06 – 7. Consider approval of building permits.
20:11 – 8. Remove from the table to discuss and take action on proposed contracts for a community alert system.
33:27 – 9. Hear the police activity monthly report from Chief Stanley Maresch.
39:32 – 10. Hear the City Administrator’s bi-weekly report.
53:17 – 11. Hear request for future agenda items from City Council.
N/A – 12.The Ballinger City Council shall meet in executive session as authorized by Texas Government Code, Section 551.071 Consultation with City Attorney (Update on alternative water project.)
Full day of family fun! Live music all day, water slides, bounce houses, knocker ball, putt putt, swimming, washer pitching tournament, food, sno-cones, etc.
Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, coolers of food and drinks (no glass containers) $10 for adults, $5 for kids 6 and up, $10 cooler fees.
You may come and go, parking will be up at the Community Center. Free Watermelon about 6:30p.m.
Cook-off information and form below. Please email ballingerareachamber@aol.com if you would like a copy or call (325)365-2333
BALLINGER POLICE DEPARTMENT 