BY SAM SCHAFFER
City manager calls for contract training Liberty Hill City Manager Paul Branden- burg told City Council he believes there is an immediate need to review processes and training regarding engineering contract management. What they’re saying “We’re spending quite a bit on engineer- ing,” Brandenburg said. “We’re talking millions of dollars. We need to work on contract management training for all of our applicable staff.” Brandenburg recommended adding a dedicated position to monitor engineering contracts. Council requested Brandenburg provide a report on his recommendations before moving forward with any further engineering service tasks at its Nov. 21 meeting.
Liberty Hill applies to be dark sky community Liberty Hill submitted its application to become an International Dark Sky Community on Nov. 20, according to a release. What you need to know An International Dark Sky Community is a legally-organized entity that has shown dedication to preserving quality views of the night sky by reducing light pollution, according to the release. DarkSky International will review the applica- tion and submit it to the Dark Sky Places Com- mittee for approval. The process could take up to three years. How it happened In 2020, community members expressed concern about how light pollution would affect the city. Former Mayor Liz Branigan signed a res- olution in 2022 declaring the city would pursue
“I am really proud and excited that our city has reached this major milestone in
our e orts to save our night skies for future generations. This next step exempli es our dedication to being a small town with a big heart.”
DIANE WILLIAMS, COUNCIL MEMBER
the certification. Since then, city council, the panning and zoning commission, city staff and the Save Our Stars volunteer group have worked toward the goal. They did community outreach, conducted a night sky quality survey, audited city facilities, began retrofitting city owned lighting and more, according to the release. ”The application is strong, thorough and shows the dedication that the city has for protecting the night sky,” said Dark Sky consultant Amy Jackson. “I believe it will be well received by Dark Sky International.”
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