The Olney City Council filled vacancies on two city boards during its June 23 meeting, appointing local businessman Rand Camp to the Olney Economic Development Corporation board and former City Council member Ronnie Cowart to the Planning and Zoning Commission.
The City of Olney is pursuing up to $10 million in state funding to upgrade its aging water infrastructure after the Texas Legislature created a $1 billion program to help communities improve water systems across the state.
The Olney Hamilton Hospital Board of Directors unanimously approved a $32,000 contract with historic renovation architect Norman Olson to evaluate the existing hospital buildings, originally constructed in 1927 and expanded in 1964.
Olney Hamilton Hospital Chief Operating Officer Stasha Siegert has been serving as acting chief executive officer since May 27 while CEO Michael Huff is on medical leave.
Olney Hamilton Hospital reported an operating loss in May, but board members said one-time accounting adjustments and continued growth in patient services indicate the district remains on solid financial footing as it prepares to open its new hospital later this year.
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