NEW HOULKA — New Houlka’s mayor and aldermen took steps to replace the aging town pavilion, tightened regulations concerning overdue water bills, and heard complaints of high water bills, during their regular meeting Tuesday, May 3, 2022, at City Hall at 6 p.m.
Attendees were as follows: Mayor David Huffman; Alder Lady Kimberly Murphree; Aldermen Dustin Eaton, K. C. Gates, Brad Vance, and Jerry Turner; City Clerk Janie Tutor; Attorney Kevin Howe.
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