The Regular City Council meeting for the City of Simonton was held Tuesday, January 18th, 2011 at 6:30 pm.
Agendas for Regular Meetings, Special Meetings and Workshops are officially posted at City Hall no later than 72 hours prior to the meetings. For the convenience of the public, agendas are also regularly posted at the Simonton Post Office and on this website prior to the meetings.
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2011.01.18 Notice of Regular Meeting
Ths City Council will hold a special meeting Thursday, January 13, 2011 at 6:30 pm to discuss additional engineering requirements for a pending grant application.
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Due to the Christmas Holiday conflicts, the Regular City Council meeting for the City of Simonton was moved to Tuesday, December 14th at 6:30 pm.
Agendas for Regular Meetings, Special Meetings and Workshops are officially posted at City Hall no later than 72 hours prior to the meetings. For the convenience of the public, agendas are also regularly posted at the Simonton Post Office and on this website prior to the meetings.
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2010.12.14 Notice of Regular Meeting
The Regular City Council meeting for the City of Simonton was held Tuesday, November 16th at 6:30 pm.
Agendas for Regular Meetings, Special Meetings and Workshops are officially posted at City Hall no later than 72 hours prior to the meetings. For the convenience of the public, agendas are also regularly posted at the Simonton Post Office and on this website prior to the meetings.
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2010.11.16 Notice of Regular Meeting
The next City Council meeting for the City of Simonton will be held Tuesday, October 19th at 6:30 pm.
Agendas for Regular Meetings, Special Meetings and Workshops are officially posted at City Hall no later than 72 hours prior to the meetings. For the convenience of the public, agendas are also regularly posted at the Simonton Post Office and on this website prior to the meetings.
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2010.10.20 Notice of Regular Meeting
Recent thefts of Stop Signs in Simonton have drawn the ire of a number of neighbors in the community. Specifically, two stop signs were recently removed at the intersection of Hackamore and Broncho in Section 1 of Valley Lodge.
“Residents depend on these stop signs to provide safety in our city.” says Simonton Mayor, Daniel McJunkin. “We are pursuing the thefts as more than just a childish prank, it’s a serious matter – that could lead to an arrest and heavy fines for those that took them”.
According to Mayor McJunkin, the City is working with Crimestoppers to offer a reward for information about the thefts. The phone number for Fort Bend Crimestoppers is 281-342-8477 (TIPS).
Road signs are in place to warn drivers of potential hazards, speed limits, sharp turns and to protect the community. When they are damaged or removed, people can be injured or even killed as a result. The City of Simonton encourages everyone in the community to be aware of anyone damaging or removing a sign and report suspicious behavior to the Fort Bend Sheriff’s Office at 281-341-4704. If you wish to remain anonymous, call Fort Bend Crimestoppers at 281-342-8477 (TIPS).
The Simonton City Council has voted to change their “Regular Meeting” time from 7:00 pm to 6:30 pm. The new start time will allow members to finish their business earlier in the evening.
Workshops and Special meetings will continue to be scheduled at various times to allow for members’ personal and business schedules.
The City of Simonton encourages interested parties to attend City Council meetings. Please note the new time if you plan on attending.
Article from Jeff Braun, Fort Bend County EOC
Day upon day of Heat Advisories have been issued for Fort Bend County. No sign of the heat letting up. Article today in Fort Bend Herald noting how one of our local non-profit agencies is assisting those who have a difficult time finding a cool place during this heat wave. The article is below:
As the summer heat continues, the need to stay cool becomes all the more important, especially for the elderly. To get out of the heat, Fort Bend Seniors Meals on Wheels provides a Cooling Center for those with no place to go during the hot summer months. And for those that cannot get to the location, Fort Bend County Public Transportation can help them get there.
The Cooling Center is located at the Fort Bend Seniors Meals on Wheels, 1330 Band Road in Rosenberg , just behind the Fort Bend County Fairgrounds off of Highway 36. The building is open from 8 am – 5 pm, Monday- Friday, and it is air conditioned. The Cooling Centers also provides water fountains and leisure activities (cards, board games) for those who visit.
If anyone needs assistance getting to and from the Cooling Center please take advantage of Fort Bend Transit Services. Fort Bend County currently offers shared ride bus services to the citizens of Fort Bend County. The scheduled ride transportation service provides trips within Fort Bend County.
Trip fares are $1 per person each way. Passengers must be ready 15 minutes before scheduled pick up time. This is a curb-to-curb service; however, persons with disabilities may request door-to-door service. All passengers must wear seat restraints. Seat restraints must be provided for children 40 pounds or less. Passengers 12 years or younger must be accompanied by another person 18 years or older. For more information please call 281-633-RIDE or 866-751-TRIP.
For those who can’t get to the Cooling Center and don’t have air conditioning, here are some tips to stay cool:
• Just add water: Ball up and soak a T-shirt in the sink, wring it out, put it on and sit in a lawn chair (or other chair that lets air through to you) in front of a fan. Re-wet as it dries. Make sure not to soak it with cold water. It can be colder than you think. Wear a short-sleeved shirt and put water on the sleeves. If there is a breeze or fan blowing on you, you can actually get cold. Use a squirt bottle, the sink or hose if outside to keep your sleeves wet.
• Dress for the heat: Wear light colors and natural fabrics (cotton, silk, linen) rather than polyester, rayon, or other artificial fibers. Covering up may actually keep your cooler, especially if the heat is low in humidity. By protecting your skin from the sun beating down, you’ll also shade your skin.
• Go downstairs: Warm air is less dense than cooler air so it ends up layered on top of the downward moving cooler air. If you’re in a house, for example, get lower than the roof. Make your way to the basement or lower level. It will be cooler there.
The City of Simonton will hold a budget workshop on Wednesday, August 25th at 7:00 PM. The agenda for the meeting was posted at city hall no less than 72 hours in advance of the workshop.
Click HERE for the BUDGET WORKSHOP AGENDA
In Simonton, we love our pets. Pets bring us companionship and in some cases, security. If you are an animal lover, we’re sure that you want your pets to be safe and happy. That’s why we want you to know about Simonton’s Animal Control Ordinance.
Simonton has an animal control ordinance that is intended to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the entire community. This ordinance can protect both pets and your neighbors. Responsible pet owners don’t want their pets to harm anyone in their community. By the same token, your neighbors have an expectation of safe movement on their property and within our community.
The Animal Control Ordinance protects the public from wandering, stray, menacing, dangerous, or barking animals. Although some people consider Simonton to be “the country”, we do have a number of ordinances which provide for heightened public safety within the city limits. Our animal control ordinance protects residents from being attacked, menaced, or injured by a stray animal when they are on their own property or on a city right of way.
What does this mean to all animal owners in Simonton?
If you have an animal, it is your responsibility to control it on your own property. Anytime your animal is not on your property, or under your direct control – such as with a leash, it is subject to being trapped, impounded, and taken to Fort Bend Animal Control. At the same time, the owner of the animal is subject to significant penalties for violation of the ordinance.
If you are a pet owner, we encourage you be a responsible pet owner and to get to know Simonton’s Animal Control Ordinance.
