A conflict in scheduling and reserving the city park’s baseball fields and the procedure to alleviate the problems were discussed during the April 8 meeting of the Kenedy City Council.

James Sutton, an area resident who coaches a 11-14 ages girls’ softball team, brought the issue before the council. The issue became how and when fees are paid, who okays the particular dates requested, and how the conflicts could be prevented in the future. To resolve these issues city hall personnel, where the reservations are scheduled, will review how best to make sure this conflict doesn’t occur again and will work with the council members to approve the procedure. An effort also will be made on Sutton’s behalf to resolve the present dilemma.

Wayne Beyer, spokesman for the auditing firm that conducted the latest audit of the City of Kenedy for the fiscal year of 2006- 2007, spoke to the council members. He went over various entries of significance and stated that overall the city is in good financial shape.

The first order of business for the Runge City Council members was to proclaim "April as Fair Housing Month" in Runge during their April 8 meeting.

The council then passed the request to abolish fire equipment maintenance and street paving fees. They also passed for action to be taken to make corrections needed and required regarding the electrical deficiencies in the city park. The city also approved the purchase of three cement/wood park benches for citizens and visitors for the City of Runge.

Sidewalk repair in front of the museum on Helena Street was approved by the council members and part-time maintenance personnel will be promoted to full-time status.

The Falls City Council members began their April 9 meeting with a discussion on the FELPS sponsored Youth Program for this summer of 2008. They voted to continue the program. They will contribute matching funds to the program and it is to be given through the Falls City Youth League and the Falls City Library.

In addition, two students will be hired for summer help. This has been done in the past and also will continue this year.

The council did not agree to a loan payment for street repairs. But it did vote to amend water and sewer rates at this time, raising the rates slightly. The refuse rates were not changed. The council also took no action on moving the community hall dumpster to a different location.

Larry Kiesling, chairman of the board of the Kenedy 4B Corporation met with other members on April 11 at noon at the Dairy Queen in Kenedy.

He brought the members up to date on the recent joint meeting with the Kenedy City Council and the Karnes County Economic Development Corporation. He explained that most of that meeting dealt with the development of the property purchased behind the Wal-Mart Supercenter located off of U.S. Highway 181. He said the various representatives considered and discussed how best to divide the cost of the needed infrastructure.

Kiesling explained that a committee had been appointed by Kenedy Mayor Randy Garza with members from the Kenedy City Council, the Karnes County Economic Development Corporation, and the Kenedy 4B Corporation to meet and work with the land developer.

"One matter to act on at this meeting is to consider the second amendment of the earnest money contract effective the 1^st of April, 2008, between the FPB Land Company and the 4B Corporation," Kiesling stated.

The vote that followed approved an extension for the buyer until April 1, 2009 in order to inspect and to investigate all matters relative to the property.

Organizers of "Saturday in the Park with Clifton Jansky" are reminding people that the event is happening this Saturday, April 19, starting at 1 p.m.

Everything at the event is free and there will be fun and games for the whole family.

There will be volleyball, Hula-Hoop spinning and a chance for adults and kids to toss water balloons.

Everyone is invited to this special event and organizers are encouraging people to come and have a good time.

There will be Sno-cones, a Moonwalk and hamburgers (for the first 250 in line) and then the free concert by Clifton Jansky at 6 p.m.

There is still time to sign up for the 3-on-3 basketball tournament. To get more information about the day, call 780-3147, the First Baptist Church, Karnes City. Organizers are looking forward to a great fun-filled day in the Karnes City Park where everyone is welcome.

Several local city and school board elections are scheduled to take place on Saturday, May 10.

Incumbent Kenedy Mayor Randy Garza is being challenged by candidate Joseph Lang. Incumbent council members Felipe Leal and May Ann Sanchez are running unopposed.

Early voting for Kenedy City elections will happen April 28-29 at City Hall. Regular Election Day voting will happen on May 10 at Kenedy City Hall from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Incumbent Kenedy ISD Place 2 Trustee Tony Mejia is being challenged by candidate Rosemary Vickery. Incumbent Kenedy ISD Place 3 Trustee Frank Nieto is being challenged by write-in candidate Alma Danmier.

Early voting for Kenedy ISD elections will happen April 28-May 6 at the parent involvement room near the administrative office. Regular Election Day voting will happen on May 10 at Kenedy City Hall from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.