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Thursday, June 12,1986
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disturbance involving neighboring
homes and children residing at those
homes.
EAST CLIFF HOMESITE - A perfect place to build your new home. On
Toyah street just a block to Chispa park. Owner financing is available.
Nites Jim George 643-3883, Owner/Agent.
action was taken after their plea,
other than County Engineer Julius
Matula said.
“I’ll ask you to go ahead and leave
now,” Edmondson said.
“I can;’t win with him up there
(Hansen) anyway,” Matula said as
he exited the courtroom.
Herrera then explained the state
mandates only the bare minimum on
septic tank regulations and in the
future, rules will become a great
deal stricter.
John Bonner of Taft said he had in-
stalled the Matula’s ET bed at a cost
of $4,800 which included 300 feet of
extra line to hook-up the system.
Yandell and Bonner discussed the
differences in their installation of
the systems and Bonner agreed
Yandell had a cheaper way for con-
struction.
“If we know the area and the soil
where a system is to be installed we
suggest the type of system to be us-
ed,” Hansen said. “But we always
suggest a percolation test in the per-
mitting process.”
Health Department Inspector
ON SAN SABA ■ Here is an terrific opportunity! Split three bedroom
two bath home with formal dining, wet bar, covered patio, large
master suite with private patio. Priced in the low $80’s, it’s a good
buy for this area. Nites John Thomas 643-2274.
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September, Albritten said he has
“definite ideas” about his own con-
cerns and is eager to listen to others’
ideas also.
“I expect people to tell me their
concerns, whether it involves issues
that affect only older people or not,”
he said.
Ernesto Hinojosa Jr., president
G-PISD School Board
GREAT STARTER HOME - Priced in the mid 40’s with choice of financ-
ing, this 3 bedroom 2 bath with formal living and den is a very good
buy. With central heat and air, near elementary school. Nites Lena
Floyd 643-7246.
Alan Hagy
643-8084
Lena Floyd
643-7246
Linda Thomas
643-2274
110 Lang Road, Portland
643-7536
Gene Mangold
643-1335
Jim George
643-3883
Liz Phillips
643-5701
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Letters—
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place their names on the ballot next
year, and to let the voters decide.
Incidently, for Mr. Hardin’s
benefit, the trustees do run the
district; they always have.
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and then laid in the middle of the
front yard.
Officers were called to a residence
on Dell Street in reference to a wards to cut 3 feet off the “Roller
Coaster Hill” on Oakridge Hill
Drive. The road will also be paved to
help alleviate the dust problem in
the area.
The group of residents in the area
first appeared before the court on
April 28 to plead with the court to cut
down the hill as drivers in the area
use the hill for a thrill traveling at „„„„ „______ _______
dangerously high rates of speed., No which issues will be pegged most im-
portant by siiver Haired
Legislature when it meets in late
followed
$22,315.97;
Mathis, $6,949.75; Taft, $3,775.96;
Gregory, $2,872.40; Ingleside,
$2,770.63; and Odem, $2,668.24.
For the year, Portland was high
with a total of $241,940.52. Aransas
Pass rebates totaled $200,720.10; Sin-
ton, $117,751.44; Mathis, $72,714.70;
Ingleside, $51,417.33; Taft,
$41,262.21; Gregory, $21,936.40; and
Odem, $20,955.51.
Tax Group—
Continued from Page 1
tion on the issue in time for an Aug. 9
referendum, McEntire said.
Also, “we endorse the resolution
calling for the prohibition of Texas
state income taxes,” he said.
In a Commissioner’s Court
meeting Monday, TASPC represen-
tatives urged commissioners to en-
dorse the joint collection of taxes by
the San Patricio County Appraisal
District.
“I believe joint collection of taxes
could save the county up to $200,000 a
year,” McEntire said. “And I think
we could see another $200,000 in sav-
ings throughout the county if all the
county taxing entities went to this
method.”
After his presentation, McIntyre
was asked by the court to gather
more information on the actual costs
of combining a joint tax collecting
agency and report back to the com-
missioners with a proposal.
Joint collection of taxes would
make life easier on the taxpayer
also, McEntire noted, since tax-
payers would receive one bill which
could be paid locally in person.
A local tax office also would pro-
vide taxpayers with a local means to
file property tax protests and to app-
ly for residential homestead exemp-
tions.
Presently, those forms only are
available in Sinton, McEntire said.
McEntire also has those forms
available. For copies of those forms
or for more information on TASPC,
call McEntire at 1-758-7439
Sanitation—
Continued from Page 1
together the distinguished crowd
Monday morning. George Matula,
who had spent the money on an ET
bed only to be disatisfied, was pre-
sent again Monday and voiced his
opinion about Hansen’s presenta-
tion. .
“He talks like he knows it all...he’s
the one that told me what to do out on
my lot,” Matula said. He also added
that Hansen had identified his soil as
a different type than he knew it to
be.
Matula then became disgruntled
with the situation and was asked by
San Patricio County Judge J.M. Ed-
mondson Jr. to leave the courtroom ■
if he couldn’t abstain from using
curse words.
“I’m ready to go home anyway,”
Juveniles—
Continued from Page 1
per hour in the 20-mph zone. During
his arrest process, he became
abusive with the arresting officer
and four other officers at the police
station.
A Rockport man was stopped on
Highway 181 after being observed
speeding and swerving across the
center line several times. After fail-
ing several sobriety tests, he was
placed under arrest for driving
while intoxicated and transported to
the police station.
A resident on Dolphin Circle
reported the theft of an AM-FM
cassette stereo radio, valued at ap-
proximately $300, from his locked
vehicle parked in front of his home.
The sliding window of a vehicle
parked in front of a residence on
Briar was pried open and a radar
detector valued at approximately
$280 was taken.
Property on Post Oak was trench-
ed by a vehicle entering the front
yard of the residence and exiting by
the next door neighbor’s driveway.
A mailbox in the 1200 block of
Memorial Parkway was pulled up citizens from Ingleside-On-The-Bay
finally were granted their wishes by
the court as a motion was made by
County Commissioner Hazel Ed-
TWIN FOUNTAIN AREA - A great location for a family with kids. Near
two parks and central to all grade level schools. Very clean three
bedroom two bath with extra large master suite split plan. Fenced
yaid, fireplace, central heat and air. $60’s! Nites John Thomas.
LOVELY VIEW OF THE BAY from this three bedroom two and a half
bath home on waterfront property. A super large den with rock
fireplace, breakfast area and master suite are downstairs. Two
bedrooms, a gameroom and deck are upstairs. Swimming pool, hot
tub, and all conveniences including central vacuum system. Nites
Lena Floyd 643-7246.
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Rebates—
Continued from Page 1
Aransas Pass with an increase of
I. 10 percent. Odem is down 2.86%;
Sinton, down 10.45%; Mathis, down
II. 86%; Taft down 22.95%; and In-
gleside down 32.47 percent.
For the year, Gregory posted an
increase of 58.83%, with Mathis
showing an increase of 6.16%, and
Aransas Pass was up 3.73 percent.
Taft posted a drop of 2.65%, followed
by Portland, down 3.47%; Ingleside,
down 4.03%; Odem, down 5.26% and
Sinton down 7.71 percent.
Portland received the greatest
rebate for the month, $24,866.18,
by Aransas Pass,
Sinton, $12,195.27;
Petrus being instructed to prepare a
profile of. the area and make a
recommendation concerning the
possible cutting of the hill.
The Roller Coaster Hill residents
returned Monday with their pleas
asking the court to take some sort of
action to make the area safer. After
all the citizens present were allowed
to state their concerns and Petrus
made his presentation to cut the hill
in order for cars and pedestrains to
see over the steep hill, a motion was
passed unanimously to cut the hill by
3 feet and have it paved.
Petrus was instructed to prepare
specifications to cut the hill in order
that it may be paved. The passing of
the motion was met with applause
by the audience.
In other business by the court,
Charles McIntyre of Aransas Pass
made a presentation concerning the
newly formed San Patricio County '
Homeowners Taxpayers Associa-
tion. The association currently
boasts 76 members and is growing.
McIntyre briefed the court on the
organization’s goals to help educate
taxpayers and to help cut taxes in
Thomas Touchstone told the court he the county. He also elaborated on the
had been out a routine inspection
several months ago and had
discovered Matula constructing a
drain field without proper permit-
ting. He instructed Matula to go
through the proper channels for ob-
taining a permit and installing the
correct type of system but according
to Health Department Officials, he
never followed through and installed
an ET bed on his own accord and
ultimately was severely dissatisfied
with the results.
Experts on the use of ET beds ver-
sus drain fields agreed the primary
reason the ET beds are met with
such conflict from homeowners is
because the ET beds are a relatively
new concept and method for septic
systems. The only difference in
price comparison for construction is
.50c per square yard.
The discussion was then ended
with County Health Director Ardys
Boostrum pointing out a better per-
mitting system is needed by the
county. It was also noted the public
needs to become educated on the
need for permits to install a septic
system in order for the proper type
to be constructed.
In another lenghthy discussion,
VACATION AT HOME • in this beautiful two story three bedroom two
bath home. Master upstairs with sun deck overlooking a landscaped
backyard with 16x32 swimming pool. Take the spiral staircase down
to the covered patio and breakfast room. Malibu lights, underground
sprinklers, satellite dish, and more. A truly delightful home! Nites
Lena Floyd 643-7246.
forming of a joint tax collection ef-
fort. After his discussion on the
issue, he was asked by the court to
gather more information on the ac-
tual costs of combining a joint tax
collecting agency and to report back
to the court with a proposal.
The following action was taken on
the remaining agenda items:
-Approval to develop a travel
trailer park of five spaces on County
Road 35, northwest of Odem. Jac-
queline Kellogg is the owner of the
property.
-Presentation of a report by Ron
Jones with Texas Association of
Counties concerning a risk-
management program and
workman’s compensation along with
the county’s increasing liabilities.
The court agreed to forming a Safety
Risk Management Committee to
look into some of the areas of con-
cern.
Legislator—
Continued from Rage 1
kind. Candidates for office in the
Silver Haired Legislature must be
over the age of 60 and registered
voters.
However, the issues that affect
older Americans often affect
everyone, Albritten noted.
“For example, several people
were talking to me about Lake Cor-
pus Christi and the concern that it
might be nearly drained dry while
Choke Canyon is full of water,” he
noted. “They asked me to speak with
Gov. White about that issue.”
Another issue that affects many
people is the threat of reduced
federal funding for state programs,
he said.
While he said he cannot predict-
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Castleberry, Linda. Portland News (Portland, Tex.), Vol. 20, No. 24, Ed. 1 Thursday, June 12, 1986, newspaper, June 12, 1986; Portland, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1304351/m1/18/: accessed July 18, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Bell/Whittington Public Library.