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Bosque County public meetings in 2024

55 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Mon Dec 30, 2024

Commissioners Court

Commissioners to vote on 2025 county handbook and liability insurance renewal

The Bosque County Commissioners Court will meet to consider routine financial approvals including payment of claims and salaries. They will also discuss adopting the 2025 Bosque County Handbook and review liability insurance renewal. No major rezonings or capital expenditures are on the agenda.

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Mon Dec 23, 2024

Commissioners Court

Commissioners to vote on Flock Safety contract and reappoint member to EPAC

The Bosque County Commissioners Court will consider approving a contract with Flock Safety and reappointing Commissioner Terry Townley to the EPAC board. They will also discuss payment of county and precinct claims, receive the emergency manager's report, and hold a handbook workshop. Routine items include receiving an oath and bond for a new precinct court clerk.

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Mon Dec 16, 2024

Commissioners Court

Bosque County Commissioners Court to review claims, vehicle transfers, and road work

The Commissioners Court will meet to approve payments for county and precinct claims, salaries, and wages. The body will also consider internet services for county offices and recommendations from the ARPA committee. Discussion is scheduled for the readjustment of CR 4205 / 4206.

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Mon Dec 9, 2024

Commissioners Court

Bosque County Commissioners to vote on fireworks regulations for unincorporated areas

The Bosque County Commissioners Court will meet to discuss and take action on routine financial items, including approval of claims and salaries, and acceptance of donations. Key items include a potential order regulating fireworks in unincorporated areas for the December season, a resolution supporting a county motor fuel tax exemption, and a presentation on the UCMS grant and enterprise justice cost proposal. The court will also consider an encroachment permit application at 419 CR 3135 in Precinct 3 and receive monthly reports from several county offices.

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Mon Dec 2, 2024

Commissioners Court

Commissioners to vote on fireworks restrictions for December season

The Bosque County Commissioners Court will hold a regular meeting on December 2, 2024, to discuss and take action on several items, including adopting an order regulating fireworks in unincorporated areas for the December fireworks season. Other business includes approving claims and salaries, receiving monthly reports, considering budget transfers, reviewing time clock software, and accepting donations. The court will also consider appointments, a mental health counseling services agreement, and award bids for jail supplies and fuel. Two encroachment permit applications are on the agenda.

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Mon Nov 25, 2024

Commissioners Court

Bosque County Commissioners to review burn ban and award road material bids

The Commissioners Court will discuss a county burn ban and the 2025 holiday schedule. The body will also open bids for fuel and jail supplies and award bids for road materials. Other items include road closures for the Koppers PTO Christmas Parade and opioid-related claims.

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Mon Nov 18, 2024

Commissioners Court

Commissioners Court to canvass November 5 general election votes

The Bosque County Commissioners Court will meet to discuss and take action on multiple items, including canvassing the November 5 general election results, considering a county burn ban, and receiving October 2024 reports from the county and district clerks. The court will also open bids for road materials and consider memoranda of understanding with the Hico Police Department and Hamilton County Sheriff's Office.

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Tue Nov 12, 2024

Commissioners Court

Commissioners Court to consider tax abatement agreement with CyrusOne LP

The Bosque County Commissioners Court will decide on a tax abatement agreement with CyrusOne LP, a proposed economic development project. Other actions include setting a burn ban, drawing precincts for a partial hand count of the November 5 general election, and approving a vehicle donation from the DA's office to the Sheriff's Office. The court will also consider rescinding an unexecuted interlocal agreement, upgrading the fire alarm system, and closing a portion of Lake Shore Drive.

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Mon Nov 4, 2024

Commissioners Court

Commissioners to consider burn ban and approve county payments

The Bosque County Commissioners Court will hold a regular meeting to discuss and take action on a burn ban, approve claims and salaries for county and precinct funds, and receive monthly reports. Additional items include resignations for the Historical Commission, comp time for the Tax Assessor's office, a positive pay agreement with Citizens State Bank, services by Lawson Funeral Home, mileage reimbursement for AgriLife Extension, donation of a 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe from the District Attorney's office to the Sheriff's office, a grant sponsorship request from Lakeside Water District, and an encroachment permit for Holiday Point at Private Road 1601 in Precinct 1.

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Mon Oct 28, 2024

Commissioners Court

Commissioners Court to consider county-wide burn ban and bank contract

The Bosque County Commissioners Court will decide whether to impose a burn ban, approve a depository contract with Citizens State Bank, and handle multiple other items including a petty cash increase, funeral home services, a water district grant, and surplus equipment declarations. The meeting also covers routine approvals of claims and salaries plus monthly reports from county officials.

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Mon Oct 21, 2024

Commissioners Court

Court to consider CyrusOne LP Reinvestment Zone and tax abatement

The Commissioners Court will hold a public hearing and vote on the designation of the Bosque County CyrusOne LP Reinvestment Zone #24-02. The body will also review the 2025 Bosque Central Appraisal District operational budget and a memorandum amendment with Bosque County Senior Services and the City of Valley Mills.

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Tue Oct 15, 2024

Commissioners Court

Commissioners to consider tax abatement with Lhoist North America

The Bosque County Commissioners Court will discuss and take action on approving payments, a burn ban, and multiple presentations. Key items include a tax abatement agreement with Lhoist North America and an amendment to a letter of credit for BT Hickerson Solar LLC. The court will also consider ARPA committee recommendations and adoption of the 2025 indigent defense resolution.

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Mon Oct 7, 2024

Commissioners Court

Bosque County Commissioners to consider burn ban and historic cemetery recognition

The Commissioners Court will meet to approve payments for county and precinct funds. The body will also discuss a burn ban and a proclamation for the Cole Family Cemetery. Other items include a meal grant program resolution and credit card usage agreements.

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Mon Sep 30, 2024

Commissioners Court

Court to consider Bosque County Lhoist Kiln Expansion Reinvestment Zone

The Commissioners Court will hold a public hearing and consider the adoption of the Bosque County Lhoist Kiln Expansion Reinvestment Zone #24-01. The body will also discuss burn bans, fireworks sales for Diwali, and an interlocal agreement for transport services.

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Mon Sep 23, 2024

Commissioners Court

Commissioners to set 2024 tax rate after public hearing

The Bosque County Commissioners Court will hold a public meeting and then vote on adopting the 2024 tax rate. They will also consider renewing a burn ban, approving ARPA committee purchase recommendations, and amending an interlocal agreement with the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services. Routine items include approval of claims and salaries, and receiving an oath for an elections administrator assistant.

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Mon Sep 16, 2024

Commissioners Court

Bosque County to hold public meetings on FY 2025 budget and 2024 tax rate

The Commissioners Court will hold public meetings to discuss and vote on the FY 2025 budget and the 2024 tax rate. The body will also consider a county burn ban and several encroachment permit applications.

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Fri Sep 13, 2024

Commissioners Court

Budget workshop and closed personnel discussion on agenda

The Bosque County Commissioners Court is meeting for a special session that includes a budget workshop and an executive session to discuss personnel matters. No specific actions or dollar amounts are listed on the agenda. The meeting also includes public comment period and procedural items.

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Mon Sep 9, 2024

Commissioners Court

Bosque County to consider Firehouse Subs grant for rescue boat, burn ban

The Commissioners Court will discuss and take action on claims, a burn ban, monthly reports, and a jail status update. They will also consider surplusing county vehicles and equipment, an agreement for gravel with Carlisle Whitworth and Nate Taylor, and approval of a Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation grant for a rescue boat and equipment. An executive session on personnel matters and an operational budget workshop are also scheduled.

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Tue Sep 3, 2024

Commissioners Court

County Commissioners to vote on 2024 tax rate, burn ban, and budget transfers

The Bosque County Commissioners Court will discuss and take action on the proposed 2024 tax rate, a county burn ban, multiple line-item budget transfers, and an operational budget workshop. They will also consider encroachment permits for Johnny Huffman and Oncor Electric, as well as a possible driveway repair at Our Savior's Lutheran Church. The meeting includes an executive session for personnel matters.

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Mon Aug 26, 2024

Commissioners Court

Commissioners to discuss Bosque Central Appraisal District 2025 proposed budget

The Bosque County Commissioners Court will hold a regular meeting to discuss and take action on several items, including approval of county and precinct claims, a burn ban, line-item budget transfers, and the Bosque Central Appraisal District's 2025 proposed operational budget. They will also consider exterior painting of the courthouse and renewal of CAPEX Consulting Group services. An executive session for personnel matters and an operational budget workshop are also scheduled.

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Mon Aug 19, 2024

Commissioners Court

Commissioners consider Central Appraisal District 2025 budget

The Bosque County Commissioners Court will discuss and take action on several items, including renewal of the Comanche Peak Nuclear Plant Reception Center Agreement, ARPA committee purchase recommendations, and the Bosque Central Appraisal District 2025 proposed operational budget. They will also consider a temporary office relocation, HVAC repairs, a donation of a used refrigerator to the City of Valley Mills, and approve payment of claims and salaries.

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Mon Aug 12, 2024

Commissioners Court

County to discuss 2025 Appraisal District budget proposal

The Bosque County Commissioners Court will meet to discuss and take action on several financial and operational items. Key decisions include approving payment of claims and salaries, authorizing a memorandum of understanding with Firehouse Subs, and discussing the Bosque Central Appraisal District's 2025 proposed budget. The court will also consider American Rescue Plan (ARPA) fund purchase recommendations and award a bid for low-water crossing repair in Precinct 2.

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Thu Aug 8, 2024

Commissioners Court

Commissioners Court holds budget workshop and executive session on personnel

The Bosque County Commissioners Court is meeting in special session to conduct an operational budget workshop and discuss personnel matters in executive session. Public comments are allowed on any topic, but no action will be taken during that portion.

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Mon Aug 5, 2024

Commissioners Court

Bosque County Court to order November 5 general election

The Commissioners Court will discuss ordering the November 5, 2024, general election and review operational budgets. The body will also consider funding for sheriff's vehicles and a record scanning project.

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Mon Jul 29, 2024

Commissioners Court

County to award insurance, hold budget workshop

The Commissioners Court will consider approving claims and salaries, receive reports, and take action on group medical and ancillary insurance coverage. They will also hold an operational budget workshop, set 2025 retirement rates, and discuss a new county webpage. Executive session for personnel matters is scheduled.

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Mon Jul 22, 2024

Commissioners Court

Commissioners to consider inmate housing contract with Hood County

The Bosque County Commissioners Court will meet to discuss and take action on approving payment of claims, receiving monthly reports, and considering several contracts. Key items include an inmate housing agreement with Hood County, security camera installation at the Collections Building, appointment of a local health authority, depository contract renewals with Sunflower Bank and Citizens State Bank, and multiple election system agreements with Election Systems & Software LLC. The court will also consider ARPA fund purchase recommendations and an encroachment permit for Texas-New Mexico Power Company.

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Mon Jul 15, 2024

Commissioners Court

Bosque County Court to review insurance bids and bank contract renewals

The Commissioners Court will consider payments for county and precinct funds and review monthly reports. The body will open bids for group medical and ancillary insurance and discuss depository contract renewals for Sunflower Bank and Citizens State Bank.

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Mon Jul 8, 2024

Commissioners Court

The court will set 2025 fees for the Sheriff and Constables.

The Bosque County Commissioners Court will review disaster declarations for COVID-19 and heavy rain/flooding. The court will also consider setting 2025 law enforcement fees and approving equipment surplus requests.

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Mon Jul 1, 2024

Commissioners Court

Bosque County to review flood and COVID-19 disaster declarations

The Commissioners Court will consider actions regarding local disaster declarations for COVID-19 and heavy rain. The agenda also includes moving tax depository accounts to Citizens Bank and reviewing ONCOR electric encroachment permits.

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Mon Jun 24, 2024

Commissioners Court

Bosque County to review disaster declarations and tax rate calculation

The Commissioners Court will consider local disaster declarations for COVID-19 and heavy rain/flooding. The agenda also includes budget transfers, election equipment purchases, and encroachment permit applications.

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Mon Jun 17, 2024

Commissioners Court

Bosque County considers amending tax abatement guidelines for reinvestment zones

The court will discuss amending and reauthorizing tax abatement guidelines in reinvestment zones. The agenda also includes reviews of local disaster declarations for COVID-19 and heavy rain/flooding. Additionally, the court will consider an encroachment permit application for 3091 CR 2700.

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Mon Jun 10, 2024

Commissioners Court

Bosque County to consider disaster declarations and July 4th fireworks authorization

The Commissioners Court will review COVID-19 and heavy rain/flooding disaster declarations. The agenda also includes authorizing fireworks sales in unincorporated areas and reviewing various county reports and contracts.

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Mon Jun 3, 2024

Commissioners Court

The court will review disaster declarations and medical insurance bids.

The Bosque County Commissioners Court will consider local disaster declarations for COVID-19 and heavy rains. The agenda also includes reviewing medical insurance proposals and election equipment purchases.

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Tue May 28, 2024

Commissioners Court

Bosque County to consider disaster declarations and emergency road repairs

The Commissioners Court will consider disaster declarations for COVID-19 and recent heavy rain and flooding. The court will also discuss emergency road repairs and maintenance projects. A presentation regarding road work on CR 1313 in Precinct 1 is also scheduled.

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Mon May 20, 2024

Commissioners Court

The court will review local disaster declarations and approve county payments.

The Bosque County Commissioners Court will consider disaster declarations for COVID-19 and heavy rain/flooding. The court will also address county payments, an IT support agreement, and comp time for the May 28 Democratic runoff election.

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Mon May 13, 2024

Commissioners Court

Court to consider heavy rain and flooding disaster declaration

The Bosque County Commissioners Court will hold its regular May meeting to review routine financial claims, receive official monthly reports, and discuss emergency declarations following recent weather events. Officials will also address recurring water problems at the Annex Building in Meridian and evaluate county-wide speed limits. These discussions cover standard administrative duties alongside local safety and infrastructure updates that directly affect community travel and facility operations.

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Mon May 6, 2024

Commissioners Court

Public hearing for Meridian BESS Reinvestment Zone and energy presentation

The court will hold a public hearing regarding the Bosque County Meridian BESS TIRZ #1 reinvestment zone following a presentation by Navitas Energy. Other agenda items include discussing fireworks sales for Memorial Day and reviewing IT support bids.

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Mon Apr 29, 2024

Commissioners Court

Bosque County to consider IT support bids and Sheriff’s Office lake patrol contract

The Bosque County Commissioners Court will meet to consider several administrative items. Agenda topics include reviewing IT support bids and an amendment to the contract for lake patrol between the Sheriff’s Office and the US Army Corps of Engineers.

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Mon Apr 22, 2024

Commissioners Court

Bosque County considers BESS TIRZ #1 and development plans

The Commissioners Court will consider the adoption and designation of the Bosque County Meridian BESS TIRZ #1 reinvestment zone. The agenda includes a presentation on the Star Studded Nights Development Plan and reviews of ARPA Committee purchase recommendations. Additionally, the court will address IT support bids and county payments.

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Mon Apr 15, 2024

Commissioners Court

The court will consider encroachment permits for ARH Texas Interconnect 1, LLC.

The Bosque County Commissioners Court will consider encroachment permit applications for ARH Texas Interconnect 1, LLC at CR 2485. The court will also review bids for IT support and discuss comp time related to the May 4, 2024 elections.

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Tue Apr 9, 2024

Commissioners Court

Bosque County to consider encroachment permits and county fund payments

The Bosque County Commissioners Court will review financial claims, precinct funds, and the COVID-19 local disaster declaration. The agenda also includes reviewing monthly reports and considering two encroachment permit applications.

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Mon Apr 1, 2024

Commissioners Court

Court discusses solar eclipse disaster declaration and road access

The Bosque County Commissioners Court will discuss and take appropriate action regarding payments for county and precinct claims, salaries, and wages to fund local operations. Officials will also review disaster declarations related to the solar eclipse and a prior COVID-19 local disaster, which establish official emergency response protocols. Additionally, the court will consider an assistant supervisor position for the sheriff’s dispatch office, consulting services from CAPEX Consulting Group, and access to private property along CR 3435, CR 3455, and CR 3460 for drainage ditch and culvert cleaning that supports county road maintenance.

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Mon Mar 25, 2024

Commissioners Court

County discusses CR 1277 drainage plan and property subdivision

The Bosque County Commissioners Court will review routine fiscal approvals, infrastructure maintenance plans, and a land use request on March 25, 2024. The court is scheduled to discuss a drainage repair plan for CR 1277 in Precinct 1 and evaluate a property subdivision application by Jason Pemberton in Precinct 3. Additional agenda items include renewing the TAC property insurance policy and Westlaw law library contract, processing county and precinct fund payments, and addressing an active COVID-19 local disaster declaration under Chapter 418 of the Government Code. These items cover routine fiscal approvals that fund county operations, road maintenance affecting Precinct 1 travel, and a zoning request that determines future property development in Precinct 3.

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Mon Mar 18, 2024

Commissioners Court

Bosque County to consider fireworks regulation and Lake Patrol contract award

The Bosque County Commissioners Court will meet to discuss county payments and the COVID-19 local disaster declaration. The court will also consider an order regulating certain fireworks in unincorporated areas for San Jacinto Day.

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Mon Mar 11, 2024

Commissioners Court

Bosque County Commissioners Court to review claims and COVID-19 disaster declaration

The Commissioners Court will meet to approve payments for claims, salaries, and wages from both county and precinct funds. The body will also discuss the COVID-19 declaration of local disaster and receive reports from various county officials.

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Mon Mar 4, 2024

Commissioners Court

Bosque County considers disaster declaration for upcoming solar eclipse

The Commissioners Court will discuss declaring a disaster and closing county offices for the solar eclipse. The body is also considering several interlocal agreements for elections and the sale of ExpressVote equipment to other counties.

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Mon Mar 4, 2024

Commissioners Court

Bosque County considers disaster declaration and office closures for solar eclipse

The Commissioners Court will discuss declaring a disaster and closing county offices due to the upcoming solar eclipse. The body will also consider several interlocal agreements for elections and the sale of ExpressVotes to Austin and Smith counties.

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Mon Feb 26, 2024

Commissioners Court

Bosque County Commissioners to review lake patrol contract and encroachment permits

The Commissioners Court will consider payments for county and precinct funds and a contract between the Sheriff's Office and US Army Corps of Engineers for lake patrol. The body will also review several encroachment permit applications in Precinct 3 and a maintenance proposal for the Law Enforcement Center.

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Mon Feb 12, 2024

Commissioners Court

Bosque County considers new tax abatement agreement with Markum Solar

The Commissioners Court will discuss updating a tax abatement agreement with Markum Solar and reviewing several encroachment permit applications in Precinct 3. The body will also consider a road and right-of-way agreement with AT&T and a failure to appear program contract with the Texas Department of Public Safety.

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Mon Feb 5, 2024

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Bosque County Commissioners Court to review grants and encroachment permits

The Commissioners Court will meet to discuss the payment of claims, salaries, and wages from county and precinct funds. The body will also consider a grant for terrorism prevention activities and a specific encroachment permit application.

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Mon Jan 29, 2024

Commissioners Court

Commissioners Court to review multiple encroachment permits for Moss & Associates

The Bosque County Commissioners Court will consider payment of county and precinct claims and salaries. The body will also discuss a COVID-19 local disaster declaration and an interlocal agreement between Precinct 1 and Koppers ISD. A significant portion of the meeting is dedicated to reviewing encroachment permit applications in Precinct 3.

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Mon Jan 22, 2024

Commissioners Court

Commissioners Court to review multiple encroachment permits and tax foreclosed property

The Bosque County Commissioners Court will consider payments for county and precinct funds and a COVID-19 local disaster declaration. The body will review numerous encroachment permit applications in Precinct 3 and a resolution for the resale of a tax foreclosed property.

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Tue Jan 16, 2024

Commissioners Court

Bosque County Court to review disaster declarations and facility relocations

The Commissioners Court will meet to approve payments for county and precinct claims, salaries, and wages. The body will discuss the COVID-19 local disaster declaration and the relocation of an emergency management freezer. Other business includes reviewing monthly reports and opening bids for topping rock.

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Mon Jan 8, 2024

Commissioners Court

Bosque County Commissioners Court to review claims and COVID-19 disaster declaration

The Commissioners Court will meet to approve payments for claims, salaries, and wages from county and precinct funds. The body will also discuss the COVID-19 declaration of local disaster and the donation of a decommissioned unit to Brazos Valley First Responders.

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Tue Jan 2, 2024

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Bosque County Commissioners Court to review insurance and disaster declarations

The Commissioners Court will meet to discuss the payment of claims, salaries, and wages from county and precinct funds. The body will also consider the COVID-19 local disaster declaration and liability insurance renewal.

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