VOTEVoters head to the polls Saturday for a variety of issues, including an alcohol sales option in Hudson Oaks, city council races in Willow Park, A school bond and trustee election in the Aledo ISD, and a mayor’s race and economic development sales tax in Aledo. Voting times Saturday, May 10 are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the following locations:

I. Call to Order
II. Quorum Check
III. Invocation
IV. Pledge of Allegiance
VI. New Business
A. Discussion/Action – Road Repair/Replacement Schedule (Mayor Glasgow)
B. Discussion/Action – Financing of Road Repairs/Replacement (Mayor Glasgow)
C. Discussion/Action – Preliminary Geometric Layout of Interstate 20 Ramps from FM 5 to FM 1187 (Mayor Glasgow)
D. Discussion/Action – Request to Amend 2007-2008 Budget to Increase Expenditures for Police Department for Computers, Air Cards, Vests and Vehicle Repairs (Deputy Chief Johnson)

I. Call to Order
II. Quorum Check
III. Invocation
IV. Pledge of Allegiance
V. Old Business
A. Discussion/Action – To consider and take action on Ordinance No. 570-08 to change the date and time of the Regular City Council Meeting conducted each month. (Council Member Tatum)
VI. New Business
Public Notice – The public is invited to participate in the preparation of the City of Willow Park Water Conservation and Drought Contingency Plan.

Arnold to return to work
By Erin Cooper
The Community News
Changes in administration are once again taking place at Willow Park city hall.
Last Monday, Feb. 11, the city council voted to create the municipal office of deputy chief of police and immediately appointed someone to the office – former mayor Brad Johnson.
According to Mayor Marvin Glasgow, Johnson had expressed an interest in being Willow Park police chief several years ago and when this new office was created, he seemed like the perfect fit.

Willow Park City Council
Special Meeting
Monday, February 11, 2008 at 6:30 p.m.

I. Call to Order
II. Quorum Check
III. Invocation
IV. Pledge of Allegiance
V. New Business
A. Discussion/Action – To consider and act upon Ordinance No. 567-08, an ordinance creating the municipal office of Deputy Chief of Police. (Mayor Glasgow)
B. Discussion/Action – To consider and act upon appointing a person to the municipal office of Deputy Chief of Police. (Mayor Glasgow)

by Erin Cooper
The Willow Park city council now has a new individual providing input and making decisions at its monthly meetings.
Barry Brown was appointed to the Place 5 council vacancy at a special meeting last Monday, Jan. 14. Due to his experience as former chairman of the planning and zoning board, council members Barry Tatum and Hale Alderman approached him to fill the opening.

By Erin Cooper/The Community News
Marvin Glasgow, former mayor pro tem, was appointed to the position by unanimous vote at a special meeting held Dec. 26.
The mayoral vacancy happened after Linn Wetwiska resigned two weeks ago. Although his resignation was dated Jan. 2, the council voted to accept it effective Dec. 26. Wetwiska left the council due to what he described as a “difference of direction” between himself and the other members.

Linn WetwiskaCites differences with council
By Erin Cooper
The Community News
Willow Park Mayor Linn Wetwiska has abruptly announced his resignation, effective Wednesday, Jan. 2.
Wetwiska was elected mayor last May.
He said differences in opinion between himself and other council members led him to make this decision.

Trinity Meadows Raceway will host the first annual Best in Texas Festival Oct. 12 through 14.
Out of the 18-featured artists scheduled to play at the festival, headliners include Kevin Fowler, Charlie Robison, and the Bellamy Brothers.
Robby Fussell with Flat Iron Entertainment said the concert was originally scheduled for the weekend of July 4, but it got pushed back. The idea for the festival is to bring Texas/Red Dirt music to fans throughout Texas.

Single-car in a ditch
Albert D. Villegas/The Community News
The driver of this white Mitsubishi LS was involved in a one-car collision near the Ranch House Road intersection along the Interstate-20 north frontage road on Tuesday, Sept. 25 in Willow Park. Police won't release very much information but are investigating all possibilities as to why the motorist lost control, including the possibility of driving under the influence. Two people were transported to the hospital. Law enforcement and fire officials are shown in the photo.