By WAYLON CUNNINGHAM As preparations continue for the construction of the fire district’s second station, it was voted Monday that the installation and maintenance of communications technology, such as security and phone systems, should be done in-house. Fire Chief Anthony Lincoln said that the change would not only be more practical, but cost-saving as well. The … [Read more...]
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Study reveals most Liberty Hill employees paid less than area cities
By SHELLY WILKISON The City Council learned Tuesday that it could take more than $179,000 to bring city salaries up to market level, as a salary study showed Liberty Hill city workers are paid less than their counterparts in neighboring cities. The study, which was commissioned of Ray Associates for $29,754, sought to compare local salaries and benefits with those of … [Read more...]
Celebration raises funds for restoration
The 2017 Liberty Hill Sculpture Celebration went smoothly, said principal co-organizer Susan Barnes. Sculptors, craft vendors, food trucks and a car show set up shop over the weekend for the festival, which commemorates Liberty Hill’s unique history with the fine art world. It was the second iteration of the “small but growing” arts festival, which organizers are working to … [Read more...]
Road improvement projects planned for Liberty Hill
By Rachel Madison A slew of road improvement projects have been planned to improve traffic flow across Liberty Hill, though construction on some projects may not begin for another year. The most anticipated projects, according to Williamson County Commissioner Cynthia Long, are those planned for the intersection of County Road 200 and State Highway 29. “Right now … [Read more...]
Business leaders offer input at EDC forum
By WAYLON CUNNINGHAM The Economic Development Corporation held its second business forum Wednesday morning, drawing in a group of local business owners to hear about ongoing developments in the city and to offer their own input. The forums have become a hallmark of new efforts to raise the profile of the EDC, a city board with a mission to attract, retain and grow … [Read more...]
Concrete executive, local attorney join EDC Board
By WAYLON CUNNINGHAM Board Members Rick Hall and Eric Van Natter of the Economic Developer Corp. will not seek re-appointment after their terms expire this month. In their place will sit Eric Bailey and Jamie Etzkorn. The announcement was made at the EDC meeting Sept. 21, following an executive session. “We appreciate your service, both of you,” Chapman said, … [Read more...]
Council approves $1.8 million in tax notes
By WAYLON CUNNINGHAM After approval last week, City Council voted Monday to officially adopt the 2017 tax notes that will fund $1.8 million toward a variety of public improvement projects. Tax anticipation notes are issued as a kind of advance on future property taxes to bridge funding gaps. When those taxes are collected, the revenue will go toward retiring the debt … [Read more...]
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