PUBLIC NOTICE OF MEETING

TAKE NOTICE THAT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
FANNIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT WILL BE HELD ON
Tuesday, October 8, 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. EMS reports for August and September 2024 – Chris Hughes, Bonham Fire Chief

8. Approve Auditor’s monthly reports for August 2024 – County Auditor

9. Approve minutes from 07/01/2024 (R) – County Clerk

10. Report of monies received by the County Clerk office for September 2024, all courts: $13,106.84, land records: $33,991.00, and approval of amendment to the August 2024 monies received report– County Clerk

11. Report of monies received by the District Clerk office for September 2024; $23,070.33 – County Judge (for District Clerk)

12. Report of monies received by Justice of the Peace Precinct 1 office for September 2024; $13,360.47 – County Judge (for JP 1)

13. Report of monies received by Justice of the Peace Precinct 2 office for September 2024; $6,000.50 – County Judge (for JP 2)

14. Report of monies received by Justice of the Peace Precinct 3 office for September 2024; $6,336.10 – County Judge (for JP 3)

DISCUSSION ONLY ITEMS:

15. Discussion regarding termination of employee at Sheriff’s Office – County Judge for Terminated Employee

16. Discussion regarding Elections Supervisor and Elections Administrator positions – County Auditor

DISCUSSION, CONSIDERATION AND ACTION ITEMS:

17. Authorize County Auditor to move Forfeiture funds from 560-103-1560 in the amount of $5,590.00 to 100-560-1040, Salaries Deputies, to pay a qualified deputy certification pay who was hired too late to receive the pay in this year’s budget – Sheriff Johnson

18. Authorize County Auditor to move Forfeiture funds from 560-103-1560 in the amount of $1,000.00 to 560-560-4900, Miscellaneous, to purchase candy to hand out at Halloween – Sheriff Johnson

19. Approve the Office of the Attorney General Maintenance Grant Contract through August 31, 2025 with regard to the Statewide Automated Victim Notification Service program (SAVNS) - County Auditor

20. Approve the fifth contract renewal term with Appriss Insights, LLC through August 31, 2025 with regards to the SAVNS program – County Auditor

21. Approve going out for bid for a used Kenworth T880 Day Cab Truck, 2021 or newer, for Precinct 1 – Purchasing Agent

22. Approve adding $25.00 late fee to septic system maintenance contracts that are not renewed on time – Development Services Director

23. Approve one-time severance of 4 acres from a 9-acre tract on CR 4642 in Trenton; Property ID# 91474 – Development Services Director

24. Approve plat amendment to TC Williams Addition on CR 4040 in Ector; increase utility easement adjacent to County Road - Development Services Director

25. Approve allowing current Precinct 3 administrative assistant to divide her work week between Precinct 3 and Precinct 1 with an increase in pay – Commissioner Precinct 3

26. Enforcement of County Ordinance for salvage/junkyards on CR 2620 in Lamasco and on Highway 34 in Ladonia – Commissioner Precinct 3

27. Approve final plat from the City of Bonham for the Multipurpose Center Addition on FM 87 in Bonham; Property ID# 72329 – County Judge

28. Approve contract proposal with Geotex Engineering for Construction Materials Testing Services at the Fannin County Justice Center and authorize County Judge to sign on behalf of the County – County Judge

29. Discussion and possible action regarding Employee Christmas Party – Commissioner Precinct 1

30. Accept check in the amount of $35,400.00 from 2811 Development, Dodd City Ranchettes, into Precinct 4 for upgrading of 2,175 feet of CR 2905 from dirt to gravel – Commissioner Precinct 4

31. Approve renting Sheep’s Foot Roller from ASCO Equipment for one week for Precinct 4, max amount $2,500.00 - Commissioner Precinct 4

33. Discussion and possible action regarding contract from BEDCO to purchase 119.00 acres for sale by the County – County Judge

OPEN DISCUSSION ITEMS:

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

34. Subdivision Committee and Subdivision Policy – County Judge

35. Courthouse repairs and litigation – County Judge

36. Justice Center – County Judge

37. County budget and revenue sources – County Judge

38. Water issues affecting Fannin County – County Judge

39. Fannin County road issues – County Judge

40. Solar and wind farms – County Judge

41. Emergency Medical Services – County Judge

EXECUTIVE SESSION(S) AND ACTION IF NEEDED:

42. 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

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

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

COMMENTS AND ADJOURN:

45. Comments by County Commissioners and County Judge

46. Adjourn