Lone Wolf, as weather allows, to work based on recent direction from the city engineer.

In areas where Lone Wolf Construction has no asphalt or only one layer, expect installation of two layers upon verification of culvert placements. Our engineering firm has also been looking at drainage and is noting areas where ditch elevations need to be confirmed and adjusted. That process and rainy weather are the causes of the construction delay.

Some residents have called about their drives not being asphalt or concrete. Plans called for replacing as necessary; not upgrading.

Lone Wolf is currently installing new mailboxes. New ones are larger and made of a durable hard plastic. They will also have a small compartment underneath the mail box. In addition to better capacity, the mailboxes should be easier to maintain. Lone Wolf may work with you to allow keeping a unique or decorative mailbox. We forward any concerns on other matters to our inspector.

The Phase 1 project is complete. The construction company, Pavecon, will be under a two year maintenance bond should any issue arise. The plan is to then seal coat the roadway every 6-7 years to ensure at least 30 years of service to the community.

The Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Talty, Texas will meet and conduct a public hearing at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at Trinity Family Church, 9670 CR 214 (near the intersection of FM 1641 and I-20) to discuss and consider the following:

A request for an amendment to the City of Talty's zoning ordinance and map to change the zoning designation of 274.015 acres identified as Property ID #16132 with the Kaufman County Appraisal District (currently zoned Residential-1 and Commercial) and 2.13 acres identified as Property ID #54114 with the Kaufman County Appraisal District (currently zoned Commercial) to a Planned Development (PD) district allowing for a variety of single family residential units. The area is generally located south of I-20 just west of the Trinity Family Church.

All property owners within 500 feet of the property will receive by mail a written notification of the public hearing. This notice has been posted and can be viewed at the offices of the City of Talty, 9550 Helms Trail #500, Forney, TX 75126. The public is also invited to comment by mail to that address or by e-mail to talty@taltytexas.com.

The applicant plans to hold a community meeting prior to this public hearing at 7:45 p.m Thursday, April 18 at Trinity Family Church.

This applicant is not the same which applied to rezone these parcels in January, 2018. No multifamily housing is included in their concept.

More specifically, the applicant requests lots ranging from 7200 square feet to one half acre to allow for a potential wastewater facility to be permitted. Despite this potential for smaller lots, no request has been made to allow for homes with less than our current minimum of 2000 square feet of living space.

Please keep inappropriate vehicles and motor bikes off our roadways. We often receive calls about children on four wheelers, motor bikes, etc. causing near misses with vehicles. Several adult drivers and neighbors witnessing such incidents have have serious concerns about the potential for traumatic injuries and property damage.

Four candidates applied for places on Talty's municipal election ballot. The seats up for election were for mayor, two full city council positions and the last year of an unexpired council position.

Since only one candidate applied for each available position, the election has been cancelled Those who filed were declared elected. Those elected to two year terms are Mayor Frank Garrison, Councilman Bobby Crowley and Councilman Courtney McGrath. Councilwoman Judy Trevino, who was appointed to the council seat left vacant when Mayor Garrison moved up from mayor pro tem, will finish out the remaining year of that seat.

We encourage you to become informed about other applicable local elections to be held May 4. Early voting is from April 22- April 30.