Fannin County, Texas -- All five members of Fannin County Commissioners Court were present for a regular meeting Tuesday, April 4, 2023. The meeting opened with an invocation by Dana Coker, pastor of First United Methodist Church in Bonham, and pledges were led by Major James Manis (Ret.).
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In public forum, Carolyn Rogers encouraged everyone to attend Fannin County Call to Prayer 5:00 p.m. Sunday, April 23 at Fannin County Courthouse.
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Fannin County Commissioners Court approved proclamations declaring April 2023 as Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Awareness month.
Representatives of Fannin County Children's Center and Fannin County Family Crisis Center were present to receive their respective proclamations.
Sandy Barber, Executive Director of Fannin County Children's Center, told of several events coming up, beginning with the online Spring Bake Sale Thursday evening, April 6 from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. and all day Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Friday, April 14 is Go Blue Day in Texas, a day to wear blue in honor or memory of victims of child abuse.
On Thursday, April 27 Fannin County Children's Center is hosting a 30th Anniversary Celebration at the Complex in Bonham.
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Fannin County Commissioners Court approved payment of bills totaling $556,969.47.
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Fannin County Commissioners Court approved minutes from a special meeting March 7, 2023.
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Fannin County Commissioners Court approved an Assessment and Collections Agreement between Fannin County and Fannin County Central Appraisal District.
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Fannin County Commissioners Court approved an Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement between Fannin County and City of Bonham for Emergency Medical Services.
One person spoke of a recent medical emergency and complimented the county's "extremely professional, extremely capable EMTs."
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Fannin County Commissioners Court approved the Fannin County License Application and Renewal form for Junkyards, Automotive Wrecking and Salvage Yards.
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The court discussed platting, permitting and zoning inside incorporated areas and their Extraterritorial Jurisdictions (ETJs).
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Fannin County Commissioners Court discussed Lake Ralph Hall Zoning Regulations, principally the need to determine ownership of property owned by UTRWD.
The court voted to require all lights, commercial and non-commercial, to face downward to retain the dark sky in rural Fannin County.
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Fannin County Commissioners Court approved the purchase of a Case F110A Tractor with Samurai Boom Cutter through Sourcewell; $153,600.00 after receiving $20,000.00 trade-in for a 2002 John Deere 7210 Tractor with boom mower and a parts boom mower.
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Fannin County Commissioners Court voted to pay $3,000 for magnetic locks and key pads for the Justice of the Peace Precinct 2 offices rented from the City of Leonard; to be paid from the county's contingency fund.
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The court discussed either setting bi-weekly special commissioners court meetings to pay bills or returning to weekly regular commissioners court meetings
Commissioners decided to hold a bill-paying session at 9:00 a.m. Monday, April 10, 2023. Now that Fannin County Commissioners Court is only meeting twice a week, commissioners will begin meeting on alternate weeks to specifically pay bills, unless an urgent need arises and must be placed on the agenda.
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Fannin County Commissioners Court voted to lease a Pneumatic Roller from Kirby-Smith in the amount of $4,815 per month; minimum of one month for Precinct 3.
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Fannin County Commissioners Court approved a public hearing Tuesday, May 2, 2023 regarding the proposed Ordinance to Prohibit Solid Waste Disposal in Fannin County
Judge Cunningham repeated that he is not in favor of landfills locating in Fannin County, and this ordinance is designed to help Fannin County control its own destiny regarding landfills.
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Fannin County Commissioners Court briefly discussed the county's Subdivision Policy.
A rough draft of the police should be available for review at the next regular meeting.
"The commission is not in favor of taking over subdivision streets and I would have a problem with language that indicates otherwise," Judge Cunningham advised.
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In a discussion regarding courthouse repairs, the county judge expressed concern about Turner Construction's apparent reluctance to address issues that include water in the basement, multiple doors that won't lock properly, problems with HVAC system, and fractures in the concrete floor on the first floor.
County representatives, along the engineering firm the county has retained, will get together with Turner Construction and project architects for a warranty walk-through.
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Discussions continue regarding water issues affecting Fannin County.
Two new Municipal Utility Districts are being established in Fannin County.
Judge Cunningham believes that Fannin County Water Supply Agency will eventually play an important role in the acquisition and distribution of water.
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In a discussion regarding Fannin County road issues, Judge Cunningham said, "We have to figure a way to do a better job and you can't just throw money at it."
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Fannin County Commissioners Court entered executive session at 10:11 a.m. for (1) deliberation of personnel matters regarding the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee; or (2) to hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee.
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Fannin County Commissioners Court reconvened in regular session at 10:49 a.m. to announce that no action was taken in executive session.