BRADLEY SWORN IN
Mother Frances executive picked to fill council seat
By Lori Mellinger Bullard Banner News

Bullard City Secretary Doris Crockett, right, swears in Bullard's newest councilman Lindsey Bradley, left.

Mayor A.W. Hines said if you want to get something done, ask a busy person to do it.

And that's what the council did when members voted unanimously to appoint Lindsey Bradley as Bullard's next councilman.

It was Mayor Pro-Tem Rodger Johnson who nominated Bradley and then listed his qualifications.

"Mr. Bradley already serves on our planning and zoning board," Johnson said.

In addition, Bradley, the president of Trinity Mother Frances Health System, has more than 30 years of experience managing small and large hospitals and health care systems. Prior to joining Mother Frances in 1981, he was the chief operating officer for Herman's teaching hospital in Houston.

Bradley has a bachelor's degree in industrial engineering from Texas Tech University, an MBA and a master's degree in health care administration from Trinity University.

"Lindsey is active in numerous state, regional and national professional organizations and serves in many community and public service capacities," Johnson said.

In 1989, Bradley was voted as one of the top 25 CEOs in the nation by "Health" magazine.

He's also volunteered for United Way and is active at Marvin United Methodist Church, Tyler.

Hines - after the nomination - asked Bradley if he would be able to represent the citizens - especially with such a busy schedule.

"I've checked my calendar for the coming year, and I know I can do it," Bradley said.

Hines asked the audience for any other nominations, and there were none. The council unanimously agreed on Bradley's appointment.

The council was left one member short when Hines was elected mayor in May.

"I think Mr. Bradley is an excellent choice," Johnson said.

After the vote, city secretary Doris Crockett swore Bradley in.

Hines gave his mayor's report, listing the meetings he's attended, and gains the city hopes to make in the coming year, including the long-awaited sewer treatment plant and the finished well at Peachtree.

"The city of Bullard is in front of the 8-ball, and we're ready for growth," Hines said.

In other business the council:

! chose Johnson to fill Hines' former seat as Mayor Pro-Tem;

! approved a measure allowing Pam Frederick to sign checks on behalf of the city, in the absence of Hines and Johnson;

! watched a power point demonstration by City Manager Larry Morgan on the State of the City;

! agreed to pro-rate the cost of a new water meter installed at Extreme Car Wash.

Owner Doug Hassell requested a new meter be put at the car wash, because he believed the one he had was faulty.

The council is pro-rating because city policy is that meters be changed once they hit the 3 million gallon mark. Since the meter was tested and proved sound, Hassell will be responsible for one-third the cost of the new meter.

! agreed to allow Police Chief Gary Lewis act as liaison for an inter-local agreement with Smith County on Able Term - a program that allows local police stations to connect into Smith County's system.

! approved appointed CPA Randy Gorham as accountant for Bullard's Economic Development Corporation.

! approved partial payment to Russell Drilling for $450,000 for the new water well;

! agreed on partial payment to Landmark Structures for $36,385 in connection with construction of the elevated water storage tank;

! and tabled an ordinance regarding door-to-door solicitation.

The council meets at 6:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month in council chambers at city hall. The public is welcome to attend.

For more information, call 903-894- 7223.