PUBLIC NOTICE OF MEETING

TAKE NOTICE THAT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
FANNIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT WILL BE HELD ON
Tuesday, July 15, 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 08/31/2021 (R) – County Clerk

8. Emergency Medical Services report for June 2025 – County Judge for Michael Gilbert with Allegiance Mobile Health

9. Report of monies received by the District Clerk’s office for June 2025 in the amount of $17,830.48 – District Clerk

DISCUSSION ITEMS:

10. Presentation of 2024 Distinguished Service Award to the Fannin County Historical Commission – County Judge

11. Discussion regarding overtime – County Judge

DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS:

12. Discussion and possible action to adopt updated Rules of Procedure, Conduct and Decorum at Meetings of the County Commissioners Court; changes include reducing public speaker time to three (3) minutes from five (5), Public Participation Forms due prior to the start of Commissioners Court and a requirement to stay on topic of the agenda item signed up for or risk losing speaking time – County Judge

13. Discussion and possible action to send Securus Technologies a notice of non-renewal or cancellation of the Agreement that provides for electronic communications services for inmates – Sheriff Cody Shook

14. Discussion and possible action regarding location of the Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1 offices upon move in to the Justice Center – JP 1

15. Discussion and possible action regarding RFP for Mortuary and Transportation Service for the County – JP1

16. Discussion and possible action regarding approving renewal of H&G Systems HVAC Contract for yearly maintenance – Purchasing Agent

17. Discussion and possible action to purchase a 2017 Kenworth T370 Dump Truck for $49,999 from Roys Trucks/Caddo Mills, TX – Purchasing Agent

18. Discussion and possible action to approve the enrollment of Fannin County into the Texas Association of Counties Cybersecurity Course as required per Texas Government Code §2054.5191 – County Judge

19. Discussion and possible action to approve renewal of the Cooperative Forest Road Agreement between Fannin County, USDA, U.S. Forest Service and National Forests & Grasslands in Texas – County Judge

20. Discussion and possible action regarding identifying public safety risks in Fannin County that may lead to catastrophic events and taking appropriate action – County Judge

21. Discussion and possible action to go out for bid for a 35-ton Removable Gooseneck (RGN) trailer – Commissioner Precinct 3

22. Discussion and possible action regarding moving the current Justice Center water meter in order to separate it from the fire water line and to upgrade water line from 1½ inches to 2 inches – Commissioner Precinct 1

23. Discussion and possible action regarding potential replacement of gas lines at the Justice Center if gas pressure test does not pass – Commissioner Precinct 1

24. Discussion and possible action regarding installation of steps in courtrooms 1 and 2 at the Justice Center for safe and prompt access to the Judge's bench; this will include removal of an existing 3' section of hand rail and framed wall– Commissioner Precinct 1

25. Discussion and possible action to switch weekly Commissioners Court meetings to bi-weekly meetings beginning October 1, 2025 – Commissioner Precinct 3

OPEN DISCUSSION ITEMS:

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

26. County policies, ordinances, regulations and enforcement – County Judge

27. Construction; Courthouse repairs and Justice Center – County Judge

28. County budget and revenue sources – County Judge

29. Fannin County roads and water issues – County Judge

30. Solar, wind, battery energy storage systems and Fire Marshal – County Judge

31. Emergency Medical Services – County Judge

EXECUTIVE SESSION(S) AND ACTION IF NEEDED:

32. 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

33. Pursuant to Texas Government Code, Section 551.074, Commissioners Court reserves the right to meet in Executive Session to discuss personnel issues including Sheriff’s Office – County Judge

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

COMMENTS AND ADJOURN:

35. Comments by County Commissioners and County Judge

36. Adjourn

Fannin County is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Fannin County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting 07-15-2025
Time: July 15, 2025 09:00 AM Central Time (US and Canada)
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