PUBLIC NOTICE OF MEETING

TAKE NOTICE THAT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
FANNIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT WILL BE HELD ON
Tuesday, April 1, 2025

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. Approve minutes from 03/19/2024 (R), 02/11/2025 (S, 8:50 and 8:55) and 03/04/2025 (R) – County Clerk

8. Discussion regarding internal audit of Probate and Civil Clerk offices – County Auditor

DISCUSSION, CONSIDERATION AND ACTION ITEMS:

9. Approve Proclamation stating April 2025 as Child Abuse Awareness Month in Fannin County – County Judge for Stephanie Garcia, Director, Fannin County Children’s Center

10. Approve adding Fire Marshal salary and benefits for the remainder of 2024/2025 fiscal year; salary and benefits totaling $5,256 to come out of Contingency – Commissioner Precinct 2

11. Approve moving Emergency Management Specialist from part-time position to full-time position; G3 position, $24,830.00 including benefits for remainder of 2024/2025 fiscal year, to come out of Contingency – Commissioner Precinct 2

12. Approve creation of temporary board (max 35 days) to create a Fannin County Fire Code to present to Commissioners Court for approval – Commissioner Precinct 2

13. Approve renewing Dr. James Froelich, III as Fannin County Health Authority for a two-year period beginning April 1, 2025 through March 31, 2027 – County Judge

14. Approve cancelling contract with BEDCO for purchase of 5 acres on Silo Road in Bonham and authorize County Judge to sign on behalf of the County– County Judge

15. Approve renewal of the Affordable Care Act Reporting and Tracking Service (ARTS) program agreement and authorize County Judge sign on behalf of the County - County Auditor

16. Approve moving $1,000.00 from Contingency to line 100-513-4500, Repair and Maintenance, Building for South Annex – County Auditor

17. Approve replacing hot water tank at the Tax-Assessor-Collector office; $1,971.00 with Dobbels Plumbing to come from 100-513-4500, R&M Building for South Annex – Purchasing Agent

18. Discussion and possible action regarding additional work at the Justice Center – County Judge

19. Discussion and possible action to approve grading and asphalt (approx. $215,000.00) or grading and concrete (approx. $576,100.00) for the Justice Center parking lot – Commissioner Precinct 1

20. Discussion and possible action to approve supplemental and modification section to the current purchasing manual – County Judge

OPEN DISCUSSION ITEMS:

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

21. Subdivision Committee and Subdivision Policy – County Judge

22. Courthouse repairs and litigation – County Judge

23. Justice Center – County Judge

24. County budget and revenue sources – County Judge

25. Water issues affecting Fannin County – County Judge

26. Fannin County road issues – County Judge

27. Solar and wind farms, Battery Energy Storage Systems – County Judge

28. Emergency Medical Services – County Judge

29. Overweight trucks and highway safety – County Judge

30. Ordinances and enforcement – County Judge

EXECUTIVE SESSION(S) AND ACTION IF NEEDED:

31. 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

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

33. Consider and take action regarding matters discussed in Executive Session(s) – County Judge

COMMENTS AND ADJOURN:

34. Comments by County Commissioners and County Judge

35. Adjourn

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Topic: Fannin County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting 04-01-2025
Time: Apr. 01, 2025 - 09:00 AM Central Time (US and Canada)
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