Dateline: March 21, 2002

Howardwick will not tax travel trailers 

By Roger Estlack, Clarendon Enterprise

The Howardwick Board of Aldermen met in regular session March 12.

The taxation of travel trailers was discussed. Paula Lowry and Neva Spier of the Donley County Appraisal District explained the issue to the board, which voted to exempt travel trailers in Howardwick.

All Howardwick residents with travel trailers will have to apply for an exemption with the appraisal district every year. The forms are available at Howardwick City Hall or the appraisal district office. Exemptions for 2002 need to be filed before April 30. Individuals who fail to file for the exemption will be taxed.

Fire Chief Joe Zeyen reported his department is applying for a FEMA grant to purchase new radios for the trucks and the personnel.

Dorothy Arnold and Peggy Cockerham were named judge and alternate judge for the May municipal election. Winnie Permenter was appointed as election clerk.

Alderman Nancy Davis reported the city is looking for a grant to purchase a new weather warning siren.