Less than a week away from Deer Park Settlers weekend, and it seems like there are 102 activities for the 102nd occurrence. There will be something for everyone, including fun runs, dunk tanks, basketball tournaments, a car show, and much more. Mix Park, Swinyard Park, and other places will be bustling with activity.
Under debate was increasing property tax and adhering to state laws for public meetings. There was also a discussion about continuing the city’s emergency powers during the pandemic.
Fireworks at Winterfest, Water and Sewer, along with the city’s budget for 2022, were the main topics of the evening. This was the first meeting held after the city’s annual budget workshop. As a result, most of the meeting was spent reviewing the budget. Also discussed at length was state law regarding communication of the budget workshop date and time so that council and community members could be present.
Conducting meetings during the pandemic was the main topic of discussion at the last City Council meeting . City Council members were also not allowed to give reports as they have in the past.
After the smoke cleared at the City Council Special Emergency Meeting, the resolution passed to ban all firework activities. The main reason stated was the concern over the public threat of a fire emergency. The Deer Park Gazette takes a more in-depth look at why the decision was made and the thoughts of those involved.
The Deer Park City Council voted to end their contract with the Deer Park Chamber of Commerce at the November 4th council meeting.
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