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Fannin County Commissioners Court regular meeting July 23
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Jul 22, 2024
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PUBLIC NOTICE OF MEETING

TAKE NOTICE THAT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
FANNIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT WILL BE HELD ON Tuesday, July 23, 2024

9:00 AM

FANNIN COUNTY COURTHOUSE,

101 E. SAM RAYBURN DRIVE, BONHAM, TX 75418

(and via Teleconference)

SPECIFICALLY FOR THE FOLLOWING:

1. Establish Quorum

2. Invocation

3. Pledges

4. Introductions

5. Public Forum

ROUTINE ITEMS:

6. Approve payment of bills – County Auditor

7. Emergency Medical Services Report for June 2024 – Scott Ridling, Fire Chief

8. Approve minutes from 04/30/2024 (R) and 05/21/2024 (R) – County Clerk

DISCUSSION ITEMS:

9. Presentation of plaque to Fannin County for 50 years of membership in the Texas Association of Counties (TAC) Risk Management Pool – County Judge for Joe Szewczyk of TAC

DISCUSSION, CONSIDERATION AND ACTION ITEMS:

10. Approve agreement allowing AirMedCare Network to meet with Fannin County employees regarding optional payroll deducted emergency medical care flight plan(s) – County Judge for Tammy Lewis

11. Approve obtaining an expert witness for the State of Texas vs. Eric Kendrick trial set for August 12, 2024 – District Attorney

12. Discussion and possible action to allow employees to roll over any unused Paid Time Off (PTO) to the 2024-2025 fiscal year rather than being paid out at the end of September 2024 for unused PTO – County Auditor

13. Approve Resolution designating $387,500.00 of General Funds as Committed Fund Balance for the Highway 121 TXDOT Improvement Project as permitted by the Governmental Standards Accounting Board (GASB) – County Auditor

14. Approve the 2025 application for structural repairs by the Fannin Soil and Water Conservation District to the State for a failing pipe at Caney Creek Site 8; last year’s application was not approved – County Judge

15. Approve creating a part-time position for Precinct 1; not to exceed 25 hours per week – Commissioner Precinct 1

16. Approve removing trees overhanging mechanical yard on the southwest corner of the Courthouse square – Commissioner Precinct 1

17. Approve and sign letter of support for 360 Broadband in their pursuit of Bringing Online Opportunities to Texas Round 2 Grant (BOOT) for high speed internet in underserved communities – Commissioner Precinct 1

18. Approve one-time severance of 2.07 acres from a 15.82-acre tract on CR 4655 in Trenton, Property ID# 80536 – Development Services Director

19. Approve Special Exception application on County Road 2900 in Dodd City, Property ID#s 110544 and 126177; to reduce road frontage from 100’ to a minimum of 60’ on cul-de-sacs and curved roads – Development Services Director

20. Approve Change of Zoning application: Property ID# 81843 on CR 2955 in Honey Grove, TX, from A&R, Agricultural and Ranching District to RE, Rural Estate Single-Family District – Development Services Director

21. Approve Change of Zoning application: Property ID# 128916 on CR 2960 in Honey Grove, from A&R, Agricultural and Ranching District to RE, Rural Estate Single-Family District - Development Services Director

22. Approve Change of Zoning application: Property ID#’s 81844, 128261, 128422 and 128425 on CR 2955 Honey Grove, TX, from A&R, Agricultural and Ranching District to RE, Rural Estate Single-Family District - Development Services Director

23. Approve Change of Zoning application: Property ID#s 123245 and 81855 on CR 2955 in Honey Grove, from A&R, Agricultural and Ranching District to RE, Rural Estate Single-Family District - Development Services Director

24. Approve Change of Zoning application: Property ID# 81847 on CR 2955 in Dodd City, from A&R, Agricultural and Ranching District to RE, Rural Estate Single-Family District - Development Services Director

25. Approve Change of Zoning application: Property ID# 81856 on CR 2955 in Dodd City, from A&R, Agricultural and Ranching District to RE, Rural Estate Single-Family District - Development Services Director

26. Approve replat of Lot 1 of the R.G. Hill Addition, ID# 119741 on CR 3040 in the unincorporated area of Bonham – Development Services Director

27. Discussion and possible action to approve Final Plat for Belle Vie, Phase I - Development Services Director

28. Renew 6 belly dump trailer leases with Brazos Trailer Manufacturing, LLC; $500.00 each per month for six months for the following precincts: Precinct 2 (x1), Precinct 3 (x3) and Precinct 4 (x2) – Purchasing Agent

29. Select vendor for a 4-Ton SEER HVAC system removal and replacement at the Adult Probation office, and determine which line item the funds will come from – Purchasing Agent

OPEN DISCUSSION ITEMS:

Open discussion items will be passed on unless discussion requested by a member of the Court or a Citizen.

30. Subdivision Committee and Subdivision Policy – County Judge

31. Courthouse repairs and litigation – County Judge

32. Justice Center – County Judge

33. County budget and revenue sources – County Judge

34. Water issues affecting Fannin County – County Judge

35. Fannin County road issues – County Judge

36. Solar and wind farms – County Judge

37. Emergency Medical Services – County Judge

EXECUTIVE SESSION(S) AND ACTION IF NEEDED:

38. Pursuant to Texas Government Code, Section 551.071, Commissioners Court reserves the right to meet in Executive Session to consult with their attorney – County Judge

39. Pursuant to Texas Government Code, Section 551.074, Commissioners Court reserves the right to meet in Executive Session to discuss personnel issues – County Judge

40. Consider and take action regarding matters discussed in Executive Session – County Judge

COMMENTS AND ADJOURN:

41. Comments by County Commissioners and County Judge

42. Adjourn

Fannin County is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Fannin County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting 07-23-2024
Time: July 23, 2024 - 09:00 AM Central Time (US and Canada)
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