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Thursday, April 12,1990 — The Albany News — Poge 3-A
Signal light to be computerized
Construction began this week
at the intersection of U.S. 180 and
State Highway 6 on the installa-
tion of a new computer controlled
signal light system.
When the three-week project is
completed, the intersetction will
be equipped with a modern, state-
of-the-art traffic signaling system.
The intersection has the only
signal light in Albany.
According to Marvin Rogers,
supervisor of the Texas Depart-
ment of Highways for Shackel-
ford County, the new system will
be mounted on mast arms.
The present signal system is
suspended across the downtown
intersection by overhead wiring.
"The new signal light will be a
full actuated system, which is
computer controlled.
Unlike the present signal, the
new system will use "loop detec-
tors" that are buried in the road-
way to direct traffic.
"The light will stay green on
the principle road — which is U.S.
180 — until one of the loop detec-
tors on the side streets are
tripped.
Traffic approaching the inter-
section from the east or west will
have to trip or activate a control
cycle in order to receive a green
light by driving over one of the
County insurance plan studied
By Carol Lackey
A bid from the Texas Associa-
tion of Counties for general liabil-
ity and property insurance was
accepted by the Shackelford
County Commissioners during a
regular meeting Monday morning
in the Shackelford County Court-
house Courtroom.
The only other bid opened Mon-
day morning was submitted by
Ledbetter Insurance of Cisco, the
county's current insurance car-
rier.
County Treasurer Joy Grun
calculated that there was little
more than $100 difference be-
tween the two bids, and Precinct
4 Commissioner W.O. McKeever
made the motion to accept the bid
from TAC. The court unanimous-
ly agreed.
Susan Wendel of Austin, repre-
senting the TAC, presented the
insurance bids for automobile lia-
bility, general liability, property
insurance and mobile equipment
coverage.
The TAC costs included auto-
mobile liability, $11,183; general
liability, $6,125; property insur-
ance, $5,929; and mobile equip-
ment, an additional $251.
There were a few differences in
coverages between the TAC pro-
posal and Ledbetter's proposal,
and the commissioners decided
that TAC offered more coverage
and fewer limits.
Ronnie Ledbetter of Cisco ex-
plained to tiie commissioners that
his agency would provide cover-
age with an "A-plus 15 rated"
company, while the TAC cover-
age was a "self-insured fund type
program."
Wendel replied that the TAC
was "extremely financially
stable," and that there would be
no problems whatsoever.
Landfill Discussion
Albany City Manager Bobby
Russell and Mayor Wayne Hogan
met with the commissioners to
briefly discuss the city's landfill,
which is located on property
leased from the county.
Several years ago, the city
leased a total of 30 acres from the
county, agreeing to utilize only
three acres at one time for the
landfill. The first three acres used
as a landfill is almost full, and the
city has been awaiting permit ap-
proval for the remainder of the
acreage.
"We have learned this morning
that our permit for the other 27
acres has been signed, and that
we should be receiving it at any
time," Russell said. "We will
fence off three more acres to use,
and will begin to close the first
three acres."
The city must go through a
lengthy process to close the first
three acres.
They also discussed pending
federal legislation that could
drastically change the way land-
fills are maintained.
"We have been advised to do
nothing until the new regulations
come out," commented County
Judge Marie Smith.
"We are definitely playing a
guessing game," added Mayor
Hogan.
Private Sewer Permits
According to new health regu-
lations and the Texas Water
Code, counties must begin permit-
ting private sewer facilities "to
prevent public health problems,"
explained Judge Smith.
In essence, any sewer facilities
outside the city limits will have to
obtain a permit from the county,
stating that it has been inspected.
"Either the county can provide
permits, or we can let the health
department do it for us and bill
us," she said.
Smith explained that several
surrounding counties such as
Callahan have contracted the per-
mitting process out to a licensed
private company, and are charg-
ing for the permits.
"It will come to a point that
anyone with a cesspool in town
will have to close it and built a
septic tank," she said.
On a motion by McKeever, the
court voted to hold a public hear-
ing from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.
on Thursday, April 26, concerning
whether private sewer facilities
should be inspected.
Other Business
The court considered pur-
chasing a blower and vacuum at-
tachment for lawn care use. The
item was tabled until prices could
be investigated.
The group also discussed con-
struction in courthouse offices,
but no action was taken.
Paradise' to be theme of prom
Albany High School's juniors
and seniors will be entering into
the "Gates of Paradise" when
they attend the annual Junior-
Senior Banquet and Prom on Sat-
urday, April 14, at the Nancy
Smith Elementary Cafeteria.
This year's traditional banquet
and prom will be setting a new
tradition — the presentation of
Mr. and Miss AHS during the
dance.
The announcement of Mr. and
Miss AHS will replace the crown-
ing of a Prom King and Queen
which has been the custom for the
last two years.
"The presentation of Mr. and
Miss AHS at the prom will focus
more honor and importance on be-
ing selected," said sponsor
Winifred Waller. Mr. and Miss
AHS will be selected from a field
of eight nominees. Each class at
Albany High nominated a senior
boy and girl for the honor.
The theme of this year's ban-
quet and prom is "Gates of Para-
dise," and will feature a castle, fluf-
fy white clouds, glitter and tinsel.
"The juniors have been work-
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tions," said Waller. "It should be a
very nice prom this year."
Waller stated that the castle
design used with the theme was
drawn by Michael Carr.
Members of the sophomore
class selected by the upper class-
men will be servers and present a
skit as entertainment during the
banquet, which begins at 7:30 p.m.
Servers include Susan Wilfong,
Brenda Rodriguez, Jennifer Car-
roll, Tammy Whitt and Brandee
Todd; also, Johnnie Hudman, Mart
Riley, Chris Edgar, Matthew Hise
and Buster Shelton.
Members of the junior and
senior classes and their dates are
able to attend the annual event.
The wills by the seniors to the
juniors will be read by John
Lenamon and Denise Hudson. The
prophecies made by the juniors
will be presented by Kenny
Thompson, Jason Hollister, Kim
Bartee and Jennifer Norman.
A special poem will be read by
Misty Estridge.
The menu for the banquet will
include roast beef, baked pota-
toes, broccoli and cheese, and
deserts prepared by room par-
ents and Mrs. Edgar at the Nancy
Smith Elementary Cafeteria.
Music for the prom, which will
start at 9:00 p.m., will be provid-
ed by a disc jockey from High
Energy Dance Systems of Austin.
Stapp places in UIL activities
Kara Stapp, Baird High School
freshman, placed first in poetry
interpretation and sixth in spell-
ing at the district 14-A University
Interscholastic League meet held
Saturday, March 31 at Eastland
High School.
On March 29 she was awarded
an honorable mention All-Star
Cast medal for her performance
in Baird's one-act play The Small
World of Millie Mclver.
Stapp is the daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Steve Stapp of Albany.
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detectors that will be buried in
the highway.
"During the day we will pro-
bably have a normal cycle of
switching traffic back and forth at
the intersection because of all the
traffic," said Rogers. "The big dif-
ference will be at night."
Rogers stated that the current
signal system changes to a flash-
ing yellow caution light from 6:00
p.m. until 6:00 a.m. on U.S. 180,
and that all traffic approaching
the intersection from the east or
west has a flashing red light —
which requires a full stop before
proceeding.
"What will happen now when
the new signal is installed, is that
the light will stay green on 180
until someone comes along and
trips the loop detector causing
the signal to cycle."
Rogers cautioned motorists
about construction at the inter-
section while the new system is
being installed.
The old signal system will re-
main in operation until the new
system is installed and tested.
"The new signal system will be
nicer," said Rogers. "It will not
only be an improvement for traf-
fic control, but will look a lot nicer
because there will not be any
overhead wires —they will all
come down."
The project is being completed
by Roy Willis Electric of Abilene.
Four of the mast arm signals
will be placed at the intersection
— one on each corner facing sep-
arate lanes of traffic from each di-
rection.
Light show...
Workers employed by Roy Willis Electric of Abilene take the initial steps in-
volved in installing a computer controlled signal light system in Albany's
downtown area this week. The present signal will remain in use until the
project has been completed. [Staff Photo]
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Lucas, Donnie A. The Albany News (Albany, Tex.), Vol. 114, No. 44, Ed. 1 Thursday, April 12, 1990, newspaper, April 12, 1990; Albany, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth393942/m1/3/: accessed June 27, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting The Old Jail Art Center.