Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

The City Council of the City of Mount Vernon will conduct a public hearing at 6:00 p.m., March 9, 2015 in the council chambers of City Hall, 109 N. Kaufman Street, Mount Vernon, Texas.

Public Notice - Public Hearing - City of Mount Vernon - 2/26/2015

Details: Category: Public Notices; Published on Wednesday, 25 February 2015 19:54; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

The City Council of the City of Mount Vernon will conduct a public hearing at 6:00 p.m., March 9, 2015 in the council chambers of City Hall, 109 N. Kaufman Street, Mount Vernon, Texas.

Public Notice - Mount Vernon ISD - 2/12/2015

Details: Category: Public Notices; Published on Wednesday, 11 February 2015 16:56; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Competitive sealed proposals for Mount Vernon ISD Gym and Field House Building and Science and Fine Arts Addition and Renovation are being accepted by Mount Vernon Independent School District.

Public Notice - REGIONAL WATER PLANNING - 2/26/2015

Details: Category: Public Notices; Published on Wednesday, 25 February 2015 19:50; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Notice is hereby given that the Northeast Texas Municipal Water District (NETMWD) will submit by 12pm March 3, 2015, a grant application for financial assistance to the Texas Water Development Board

Public Notice - Franklin County Water District - 2/12/2015

Details: Category: Public Notices; Published on Wednesday, 11 February 2015 16:44; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Revision to Rules and Regulations of Franklin County Water District

Regulation of Signs on District Property

Additions to “Definitions” section “Illuminated Sign” means a Sign that is artificially lighted, whether from an interior or exterior light source.
“Sign” means every message, announcement, declaration, illustration, insignia, surface or space, whether personal, professional or commercial in nature, erected or maintained in view of the observer for identification, expression, entertainment or promotion, including those of both a temporary and permanent nature. The definition of Sign includes the sign structure, supports, lighting system and any attachments, ornaments or other features used to draw the attention of observers.

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Revision to Section 10.3
10.3 Private notices, billboards, and all other forms of advertising (including commercial, business and professional Signs) are strictly prohibited on District Property except as specifically authorized by the District in writing. Notwithstanding the foregoing, a Lessee may display up to two (2) “For Sale” or “For Rent” Signs on such Lessee’s leased property, provided however that such Signs may not exceed 2’ x 2’ in size, shall only pertain to the actual property upon which they are located, and shall otherwise comply with the requirements of Section 12.8 below.

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New Section 12.8
12.8 Signs.
(a) Except as specifically provided herein, no Sign shall be erected, raised or maintained by any Lessee, occupant or contractor on District Property.
(b) All commercial, business and professional Signs are prohibited on District Property except as set forth in Section 10.3 above.
(c) A Lessee shall be allowed to display personal (i.e., non-commercial) Signs on such Lessee’s leased property provided that:
(i) the governing homeowner’s association (if any) does not prohibit such Signs;
(ii) no Illuminated Signs are allowed;
(iii) no Signs that are obscene, pornographic, threatening, or otherwise reasonably considered to be in conflict with the character of a Single Family Residential neighborhood are allowed;
(iii) no Signs that are flashing, pulsating, animated, moving or rotating are allowed;
(iv) all Signs allowed hereunder shall be installed and maintained in a good and workmanlike manner so that the sign structure does not become a hazard or nuisance; and
(vii) all Signs allowed hereunder shall comply with all other applicable Rules, including without limitation setback and height requirements.
(d) Notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing contained in this Rule shall prohibit flags, seasonal decorations (during the applicable season only), address designations, or any Signs required by applicable law.

Public Notice - Bid Notice - City of Mount Vernon - 2/18/2015

Details: Category: Public Notices; Published on Wednesday, 18 February 2015 14:44; Written by Super User

The City of Mount Vernon is accepting bids on property located on Grady Street. The property is parcel #12277 with the Franklin County Appraisal District, it is 100 ft X 150 feet and is 0.344 acres.

Public Notice - Franklin County - Notice to Bidders - 2/12/2015

Details: Category: Public Notices; Published on Wednesday, 11 February 2015 16:41; Written by Super User

Franklin County will be accepting bids on materials and work at the Franklin County Sports Complex, including ball field fencing, dugout construction, and sports complex irrigation system.

Public Notice - REGION D WATER PLANNING GROUP - 2/12/2015

Details: Category: Public Notices; Published on Wednesday, 11 February 2015 16:58; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

To All Interested Parties:

Public Notice - Replat - 2/12/2015

Details: Category: Public Notices; Published on Wednesday, 11 February 2015 16:39; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

This Notice makes public a request to re plat and add lots 5, 6, 7 & 8 to Caddo Point Trails Subdivision as shown by Plat recorded PC Vol: 284 P:B pages 1 plat cabinet, Franklin County Clerk’s Office 200 North Kaufman, Mount Vernon, Texas.