The Breckenridge City Commissioners met Tuesday, March 2, for their regularly scheduled meeting for the month of March. Mayor Bob Sims and two commissioners were present; David Wimberley and Tom Cyprian.
All Texans celebrate our Independence in March, and the Daughters of the Republic of Texas (DRT) have requested that the mayor make a Proclamation to celebrate the occasion, at 9:15 on March 8, at the City offices. Mayor Sims agreed that it will be set on his calendar for that day.
Since the two places on the City Commission, Place 3, David Wimberley, and Place 4, Tom Cyprian, are running unopposed, the Commissioners Certified their re-election to their respective offices.
The Aquatic Center was discussed and for the first time in 20 years, the pool was empty during the recent snowstorm. Atlantis was in the process of re-plastering the pool and that is why it was empty, which was a good thing, as far as limited damage to pipes. Unfortunately, the fountain at Foundation Park froze and it will take approximately $1,500 to repair it. The fountain has lasted 12 years, according to Stacy Harrison, Public Services Director, and felt the city had gotten their money’s worth out of the fountain operation.
Additionally, there will be the annual Brush Cleanup slated for March 15-19, Spring Break for BISD.
Also, the City of Breckenridge has qualified for a grant to collect tires once again and there will be a Tire Roundup, at a date to be determined (TBD).
Houston Satterwhite III, Assistant City Manager for Operations, reported he had had silt hauled off from the Fill Station and must replace pumps or Rehab the pumps at $19,000 to $20,000. Also at the Walker-Sayle Unit, the intake pipes have to be replaced. They had no heat at Walker-Sayle.
The Interim City Manager/City Secretary Heather Robertson-Caraway announced that interested participants can take the Weather Watch Class online.
Also, the Chamber of Commerce announced there would be No Frontier Days in May, but they may host a Drive-thru Barbecue, which will be announced at a later date.
“During the recent snowstorm there were many neighbors helping neighbors by sharing a fireplace for heat or others supplying wood to folks who needed it, free of charge and delivered the wood,” said Robertson-Caraway. “We have a great community and we saw many examples of people helping others. Sometimes it is good to be a part of a small community.”
