We don't always get to the government meetings but when we do, they're always enjoyable. Here's what was on the agenda. (You can hear the entire meeting on this MP3, later on will update and add some video highlights of some things we liked).

Citizen Comments

Approve minutes

Receive Report from Strategic Steering Team-Consider approving recommendations

(Gary Marks)

Bruce Williams on request about right of way on property

B J Patel, developer of the hotel next to "Chicken Express" asking for a tax abatement for a restaurant. He said, incidentally, that he's trying to get a restaurant like I-Hop or Applebees to come here. The point of contention was whether granting Patel a tax abatement since the other hotels/restaurants didn't get one would be fair and whether new development would then set a precedent for abatements. Rocky Terry said this should be studied and the city should develop a policy for it.

Consider Jeff Albro's request to close off part of Cedar Street. He didn't actually show up to the meeting but some of the other business owners around there did... because they USE THE STREET!

Kevin Taylor on Wheeler Branch reservoir.

Consider increase to City of Glen Rose's contribution to the Transit Company

Ricky Villa

Chris Bryant

Peggy Busch, who is