Quitman council honors state finalists

By Larry Tucker
editor@wood.cm
Posted 11/24/22

The Quitman City Council took time out of their Thursday night meeting to honor the state finalist Quitman Lady Bulldog cross country team along with their coaches Michael Scott and Laettner Greenhill. 

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The Quitman City Council took time out of their Thursday night meeting to honor the state finalist Quitman Lady Bulldog cross country team along with their coaches Michael Scott and Laettner Greenhill. 

The Quitman girls placed 5th at the recent state finals at Old Settlers Park in Round Rock. The team is losing only two seniors, and Coach Scott expects great things from those runners who are coming back next year.

The aldermen approved an amendment to the Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual concerning certification pay. The city council approved additional compensation as a means to encourage employees to pursue training and educational opportunities beyond the regular requirement of their position to enhance the performance of their duties.

The additional compensation includes $50 a month for a Class C Water and/or Wastewater certification and for Intermediate Peace Officer; $75 a month for Class B Water and Wastewater and Advanced Peace Officer Certification; and $100 a month for a Class A Water and/or Wastewater and Master Peace Officer.

In other business, the council approved a resolution for the adoption of the Wood County Multi-Jurisdiction Mitigation Plan. This plan must be revised at least once every five years. Under the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000, the United States Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) requires local jurisdictions to have in place a FEMA-approved Hazard Mitigation Action Plan as a condition to receive certain federal mitigation funding.

The council did not act on establishing maintenance funds and other special funds. They tabled action to amend an ordinance concerning animal regulations for the city. The council also did not take action on a possible contribution to the Splash Pad Surface Renovation at Jim Hogg City Park.

Alderman Jack Robinson reported that 475 families had been served at the food give-away held at Bud Moody Field last Wednesday.