News Bulletin (Castroville, Tex.), Vol. 22, No. 37, Ed. 1 Monday, September 15, 1980 Page: 1 of 16
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tion court; and $2010 to office) would pay an addi-
school crossing guards. How- tional $6 per month, for a total
ever, income for the entire charge of $14.95 per month.
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sharing. ' City Attorney J.L. Mogford
Qty Utilities Manager was asked to check on the
James McAnally was on hand franchise agreement with the
to give a report on the company, while the city
estimated cost of the Hwy. 90 checked into presentations
project in Castroville. Me- from other companies before
Anelv noted it would take any decision was made.
approximately $28,500 for 11 Meanwhile, councilmem-
poles for street lights. This bers adopted a charter for
total does not include labor. Castroville Municipal Air-
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budget. Judge Decker ex- much of a tax increase would Judge Decker said, "We ney, clarified several legal
plained that Mr. Tondre’s be paid compared to what was studied long and hard: All the points concerning prisoners
opposition was in regards to paid last year. Commissioner’s are tax 7 rights, jury duty and partici-
the raises for county employ- The average taxpayer who payers and we tried every- pation in government. Haak
------------— ----- ees and elected officials, paid $400 last year will pay thing we knew." said, "The only branch of
kr, Leon Mangold, de- Several programs requir- Commissioners raises will approximately $448 accord- An ensuing discussion government one can actively
Med the 20% tax increase Ing expensive funding into boost their annual income ing to the increase. concerning the upcoming participate in is the judicial
posed for Medina County the next year are the from $12,560 to The general consensus of bond election involving the branch and it is alto the least
idents. Some 63 persons?' microfilming of county re- A great deal of time and the Commissioners was that jail renovation took place. It ‘ expensive to operate."
ended the first public cords, the continuation of the discussion took place regard- the homeowners and busi- was pointed out, that this Many county residents left
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Decker, Commissioners justify '81 budget
ly JAMES PESTELLO Agricultural Use exemption. budget. Judge Decker ex- much of a tax increase would Judge Decker said,
edina County Commis-, This tax base valuation htti rt** T . . i t
era and Judge Jerome change netted the county an
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Classes are free and pro-
vided to any adult who has not
completed his or her high
school education.
Adults will be offered 2
programs: (1) for those who
have not completed the 8th
grade; and (2) for adults who
completed the 8th grade but
have not completed the 12th
grade. <
Certified teachers will
serve as instructors and
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wage Judge Jerome Decker, County Auditor Richard Rothe, Tax(Assessor-Collector Leon Mangold,
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i n, attendance questioned how the Thursday evening, Sept 11, public hearing,
he Truth in Taxation law. Hwy. 90. Quihi Road and Rio ggm-amualygs -peem-g-
Judge Decker opened the Medina Road. Estimated --eve Sy "Y5195/070
session by explaining the costs exceed $100,000.
SEES Decreased budget approved by Council
that the 20% increase is of all county taxes are sm
accessary due to the loss of collected. He further noted By DARLENE KILHORN Larry Tschirhart, chief port. A reorganization of the Castroville in reviewing the
lateral road tax dollars a- that 96% ofthe tax revenue is The Castroville City Coun- engineer with KEDA Radio airport committee and their operation and management
mounting to $36,000, and equivalent to approximately cil approved a $245,560 Station in San Antonio, was terms, under the charter ofthe municipal airport and is
Federal Revenue Sharing $972,775. budget for 1980-81 at a on hand to answer any include: Charles Green, 2 responsible for recommend-
totalling $9,000. The sounty it was pointed out that meeting held Tuesday, Sept, questions councilmembers years; Robert Burell, 1 year; ing policies and guidelines,
also lost a tax base of Commissioner John Tondre 9. might have regarding Cable Henry Mueller, 2 years; Leon but they are not involved in
138,000,000 through the new was opposed to the proposed City Administrator Stevan TV in Castroville. Tschirhart Tschirhart, 2 years; and the day-to-day operation and
Gallegos noted this was a noted in the event that poles Maurice DeCock. 1 year. management ofthe airport.
$3984 decrease from last in the area were not high The purpose ofthe commit- In other action, ah 8% raise
year's budget of $249,554. enough for the Cable TV, his tee is. primarily, an ad- was given to city employees. .
This years budget also in- company would replace them visory board responsible Library employees also re-
dudes $15,576 for revenue at no cost toithe city. Also, for policy making and coordi- .ceivcd 8% increases in salary
sharing. , the City of Castroville would nating matters dealing with with the exception of Sandra
City Secretary Bobbie receive a percentage or flat the airport. The committee Schott, library head who ;
Fischer reported there had rate for renting poles to represents the City Council of received 87 cents per h ur.
been a minor change in the customers.
Income of tax revenue ($550) Two hundred and fifty Acu#e intorae#ar III fl
to adjust for errors in homes would need to sign-up MVV-- IUIVIV-IVMgIM-
calculation. a „,u for Cable TV in order for A r nazxe,a _2,n__
I Councliman Milton Theis .'installation to begin. It would G.E.D, certiicote sign Up
Jr. requested Gallegos ex-.ltake some 9 months before “
plain the actual cost of the • ^na(nictlon be^an folfowjng Registration for. G.E.D. -anyenewhe is interested is —
policedepartmentimthenewc the okay from the city council. and adult education classes encouraged to sign up this
budget. Gallegos reported Rateforextra channels would will be held from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday. a ye)
that S62,125 went to police be $8.95 per month. Anyone Tuesday, Sept. 16, in the v I * '
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“ A great deal of time and the Commissioners was that jail renovation took place. It
discussion took place regard- < the homeowners and busi- was pointed out, that this any-uu-u-iII
ing elected officials granting ness owners within the cities bond election wouldnot affect the meeting as frustrated as
a themselves and county em- would bear the larger tax thecounty budget until 1982, they were when they arrived,
[ ployees raises. burden. Clyde Haak, Hondo attor- feeling no relief is in sight.
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Schultz, Rhonda. News Bulletin (Castroville, Tex.), Vol. 22, No. 37, Ed. 1 Monday, September 15, 1980, newspaper, September 15, 1980; Castroville, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1593831/m1/1/?q=Lamar+University: accessed June 4, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Castroville Public Library.