Erath County public meetings in 2021

Commissioner Court

The Erath County Commissioners Court will meet to discuss and possibly act on a range of items, including a tax limitation for homeowners aged 65 or older, road bore permits for fiber optic installations, and the sale of a sheriff's vehicle. The agenda also includes routine approvals of reports, payroll, budget adjustments, and invoices, as well as a COVID-19 status update and a burn ban discussion.

• Replat of Mountain Lakes, Lots 433 & 434, Sec. 2 in Pct. 3
• Road bore permit for fiber optic cable under CR 386 near PR 1031 (Pct. 1)
• Road bore permit for Lipan Telephone Co. under Skyline Drive in Mountain Lakes (Pct. 3)
• Tax limitation on residence homesteads for persons 65 or older
• Sale of 2014 Black Tahoe (VIN: 1GNSK2E01ER170498) to Somervell County for $6,000

The provided document contains no meeting minutes or official actions. It consists solely of two vendor proposals: one from Lan Communications for radio equipment totaling $721.00 and one from Stolz Telecom for Tait mobile radio accessories totaling $664.00. No decisions, approvals, or discussions by the Erath County Commissioner Court are recorded.

Commissioner Court

The Erath County Commissioners Court will meet to discuss and possibly act on a replat of Mountain Lakes lots, a pre-application for Big Cedar Fields, a burn ban, a tax freeze for seniors, EMS leave carryovers, payroll registers, a contract with Pecan Valley MHMR, budget adjustments, and routine invoices. The agenda also includes an executive session for personnel, legal, and real estate matters.

• Approve replat of Mountain Lakes, Lots 196 & 197, Sec. 1 in Pct. 3
• Pre-application of plat for Big Cedar Fields in Pct. 4
• Discuss and act on Burn Ban
• Discuss freeze of County Taxes for residents 65 and over
• Approve contract for Pecan Valley MHMR

The Erath County Commissioner's Court approved a burn ban effective immediately, a replat of Mountain Lakes Lots 196 & 197, and several routine items including payroll registers, a contract with Pecan Valley MHMR, and a request to clean a fence row on CR 322. A discussion on freezing county taxes for residents 65 and older was tabled for action at the December 28 meeting. All votes were unanimous with Commissioner Albert Ray absent.

• Approved burn ban effective immediately (4-0)
• Approved replat of Mountain Lakes, Lots 196 & 197, Sec. 1 (4-0)
• Approved Jennifer Carey to two-year term on Appraisal District Board (4-0)
• Approved EMS leave balances carryover (4-0)
• Approved payroll and overtime registers for 11/24/21 and 12/8/21 (4-0)
• Approved contract for Pecan Valley MHMR (4-0)
• Approved invoices for regular and recurring payment (4-0)
• Approved Precinct 2 to clean fence row and ditch on CR 322 (4-0)

Commissioner Court

The Erath County Commissioner's Court is meeting to discuss and vote on routine county business, including approving plats, a performance agreement with Schreiber Foods, and various administrative items. The agenda also includes a closed executive session for personnel, legal, and real estate matters, followed by a workshop on new subdivision regulations.

• Approve replats for Mountain Lakes Lot 565R and Lots 655 & 656, Sec 2
• Approve preliminary plat for Eastwood Estates
• Approve Ch. 381 performance agreement with Schreiber Foods, Inc., 923 CR 176, Stephenville
• Approve interlocal agreement with Bosque County to purchase dura patch patching unit
• Approve construction manager and contract negotiations for Annex III building project

The Commissioner's Court approved a Chapter 381 performance agreement with Schreiber Foods, Inc., providing annual reimbursements of a percentage of county ad valorem taxes paid, contingent on the company meeting investment, job creation, and operational milestones. The court also approved multiple plats, a road bore permit, the October Treasurer's Report, and other routine items. Action on the payroll register was initially tabled but later approved after being untabled.

• Approved Chapter 381 performance agreement with Schreiber Foods, Inc. (Number 2021-397)
• Approved replat for Mountain Lakes, Lot 565R, Sec 2 (Number 2021-393)
• Approved replat for Mountain Lakes, Lot 655 & 656, Sec 2 (Number 2021-394)
• Approved preliminary plat application for Eastwood Estates (Number 2021-395)
• Approved construction of a road bore on County Road 431 (Number 2021-396)
• Approved October Treasurer's Report (Number 2021-399)
• Approved Interlocal Agreement with Somervell County for purchase of dura patch patching unit (Number 2021-402)
• Approved Construction Manager and contract negotiations for Annex III building project with Waldrop Construction (Numbers 2021-406, 2021-407)

Commissioner Court

The Erath County Commissioner's Court is holding a special session to consider nominating Schreiber Foods, Inc. for the Texas Enterprise Zone Program as a Single Enterprise Project. The agenda includes a public hearing and a possible action item on this nomination, followed by a closed executive session for personnel, legal, and real estate matters. The meeting is otherwise procedural, with items for new business and adjournment.

• Public hearing on nominating Schreiber Foods, Inc., 923 Co Rd 176, Stephenville, TX 76401 for Texas Enterprise Zone Program
• Possible action to approve order nominating Schreiber Foods for the program
• Closed executive session for personnel, legal, and real estate discussions

The Erath County Commissioner's Court held a special meeting on November 18, 2021, and approved an order nominating Schreiber Foods, Inc. for the Texas Enterprise Zone Program as a Single Enterprise Project. The public hearing on the nomination had no speakers for or against. The court also entered closed executive session and reconvened without taking any action during the closed session.

• Approved order 2021-389 nominating Schreiber Foods, Inc. for the Texas Enterprise Zone Program as a Single Enterprise Project.
• Held public hearing on the nomination; no one spoke for or against.
• Entered closed executive session at 9:10 a.m. and reconvened at 9:21 a.m.; no action taken during closed session.
• Adjourned the meeting at 9:22 a.m.

Commissioner Court

The Erath County Commissioners Court will meet to discuss and possibly act on several items, including a grant request for a United Cooperative Service internet construction project, a pre-application for the Trinity Ridge subdivision, and the canvassing of votes from the November 2, 2021 election. The agenda also includes routine approvals for budgets, invoices, and personnel matters, as well as a closed executive session for legal, personnel, and economic development discussions.

• Action on request for grant funding under CSLFRF for United Cooperative Service internet construction project
• Presentation of Trinity Ridge subdivision (pre-application) in Pct. 3
• Canvass votes for 2021 Constitutional Amendment Election and Special Liquor Election
• Discussion and action to approve County Clerk TABC Application Certificate Fee of $5.00
• Discussion and action on septic permit fees

The Erath County Commissioners Court approved an action on Project Blue with the City of Stephenville (4-1, Commissioner Ray dissenting), amended the county's Guidelines and Criteria for Economic Development to set investment at $4,000,000 and 25 jobs, and tabled action on Project SMILE and a grant request for the United Cooperative Service internet construction project. The court also approved the final amended jail health services contract with Southern Health Partners, new septic permit fees effective January 1, 2022, and canvassed the November 2, 2021 election results.

• Approved action on Project Blue with City of Stephenville (4-1)
• Amended Economic Development Guidelines: $4M investment, 25 jobs (5-0)
• Tabled Project SMILE action (5-0)
• Tabled United Cooperative Service CSLFRF grant request (5-0)
• Approved final amended SHP jail health contract and holidays (5-0)
• Approved septic permit fees effective Jan 1, 2022: standard $250, aerobic $450, commercial standard $550, commercial aerobic $750 (5-0)
• Canvassed 2021 Constitutional Amendment and Special Liquor Election results (5-0)
• Approved $250 for additional courthouse Christmas tree decorations (5-0)

Commissioner Court

The Erath County Commissioner's Court is meeting to discuss and potentially approve a range of items, including a replat of Diamond C Ranch Estates, jail personnel position changes, a FEMA emergency alert agreement, and a utility line permit. The court will also consider a burn ban, approve routine financial reports and payments, and discuss a real estate development project in a closed executive session.

• Replat of Diamond C Ranch Estates, Phase II, Lots 44 & 45 in Pct. 3
• Position changes for Erath County Jail personnel
• 2022 Indigent Defense Grant Program resolution
• Utility line permit on CR498 for United Cooperative Services (11/1/21–6/30/22)
• Zero-value list for Sheriff's Office items to sell on GovDeals.com (2016 Chevy Tahoe, travel trailer, 2 Polaris ATVs)

The Erath County Commissioner's Court approved a replat for Diamond C Ranch Estates, granted an extension for the Hunter Mobile Home Park final plat filing, and approved position changes for jail personnel. The court also approved the 2022 Indigent Defense Grant resolution, a utility permit for United Cooperative Services on CR498, a zero-value list for Sheriff's Office surplus items, and a FEMA IPAWS agreement. All votes were unanimous except the treasurer's report, which passed 4-1 with Judge Campos voting no.

• Approved replat of Diamond C Ranch Estates, Phase II, Lots 44 & 45 (5-0)
• Granted one-year extension for Hunter Mobile Home Park final plat filing (5-0)
• Approved jail personnel position changes: corporal to sergeant, jailer to sergeant, eliminated one new position (5-0)
• Approved 2022 Indigent Defense Grant Program resolution (5-0)
• Approved utility permit for United Cooperative Services on CR498 (5-0)
• Approved zero-value list for Sheriff's Office surplus items for GovDeals.com (5-0)
• Approved FEMA IPAWS Memorandum of Agreement (5-0)
• Approved September 2021 treasurer's report (4-1, Judge Campos no)

Commissioner Court

The Erath County Commissioner's Court will meet to discuss and possibly act on a tax abatement request for the NextEra solar farm, along with approving a replat, contracts, and routine financial items. The agenda includes employee service awards, a Texas State Guard training presentation, and a burn ban discussion. Most items are routine administrative approvals, but the solar abatement and septic fee changes could affect residents.

• Re-plat of Mountain Lakes, Lots 477 & 478, Sec. 2
• Abatement request for NextEra solar farm
• Amendment #1 to Health Services Agreement with Southern Health Partners
• Volunteer Fire contract agreements with five VFDs
• Discussion on fees for septic permits and subdivisions/RV parks

The Erath County Commissioner's Court voted unanimously to deny the tax abatement request for the NextEra solar farm, after first voting to remove it from the table. The court also approved the re-plat of Mountain Lakes, Lots 477 & 478, and approved new fire contract agreements with five volunteer fire departments. A proposed amendment to the health services agreement with Southern Health Partners was tabled.

• Denied the tax abatement request for the NextEra solar farm (Motion 2021-344).
• Approved the re-plat of Mountain Lakes, Lots 477 & 478, Sec. 2 (Motion 2021-343).
• Tabled Amendment #1 to the Health Services Agreement with Southern Health Partners (Motion 2021-345).
• Approved volunteer fire contract agreements with Erath County, Carlton, Huckabay, Selden, and Desdemona VFDs (Motion 2021-346).
• Approved payroll deductions for employees for United Way (Motion 2021-347).
• Approved the Payroll Distribution Register and Overtime Register for payroll ending 9/29/2021 (Motion 2021-348).
• Approved the 2021 Investment Policy and the quarterly investment report (Motions 2021-349, 2021-350).
• Approved the purchase of a blade and brush cutter for Pct. 4 through Buy Board (Motion 2021-352).

Commissioner Court

The Erath County Commissioners Court will meet to consider a 29-item agenda, including adopting a new commissioner precinct map based on 2020 Census data, approving multiple subdivision plats, and acting on a burn ban. The court will also consider several contracts, including fire agreements with eight VFDs and a bailiff services contract with the City of Stephenville. Personnel actions include promotions in the Sheriff's Office and a corrected pay rate for an EMS Supervisor.

• Adopt Plan A for new commissioner precincts based on 2020 Census data
• Approve replat of Mountain Lakes, Sec. 2, Lots 362-367 in Pct. 3
• Approve Preliminary Plat of Teal Ranch in Pct. 2 and Final Plat of Legends of Buffalo Ridge, Phase II
• Approve fire contracts with Bluff Dale, Dublin, Harbin, Hico, Gordon, Lingleville, Lipan, and Morgan Mill VFDs
• Approve contract with City of Stephenville for bailiff duties (Oct 1, 2021 - Sep 30, 2022)

The Commissioner's Court unanimously approved all agenda items, including adopting Plan A for new commissioner precincts based on 2020 Census data. Other actions included approving plats, a septic variance, a burn ban, and various contracts and reports.

• Adopted Plan A for new commissioner precincts (5-0)
• Approved replat of Mountain Lakes Sec. 2, Lots 362-367 (5-0)
• Approved Preliminary Plat of Teal Ranch (5-0)
• Approved Final Plat of Legends of Buffalo Ridge Phase II (5-0)
• Approved septic variance at 720 CR 454 to allow 1.980 acres (5-0)
• Approved burn ban (5-0)
• Approved contract with City of Stephenville for bailiff duties (5-0)
• Approved fire contracts with 8 VFDs (5-0)

Commissioner Court

The Erath County Commissioners Court is meeting in special session to consider approving the Final Plat of Clear Springs Estates. The court will also hold a closed executive session to discuss personnel, legal matters, and real estate, then reconvene to address any new business before adjourning.

• Final Plat approval for Clear Springs Estates
• Closed executive session on personnel, legal, and real estate matters

The Erath County Commissioners Court unanimously approved the final plat for Clear Springs Estates. The court then entered closed session to discuss personnel, legal, and real estate matters, and reconvened without taking any votes in closed session. No new business was discussed, and the meeting adjourned at 9:45 a.m.

• Approved Final Plat of Clear Springs Estates (Motion 2021-305, unanimous).
• Entered closed executive session for personnel, legal, and real estate matters (Motion 2021-316, unanimous).
• Reconvened in open session after closed session (Motion 2021-317, unanimous).
• No votes were taken in closed session.
• No new business was discussed.
• Adjourned at 9:45 a.m.

Commissioner Court

The Erath County Commissioner's Court meets to adopt the 2021-2022 budget and tax rate, approve employee payroll and elected officials' salaries, and handle various property, equipment, and contract items. The agenda also includes several routine approvals and a closed executive session for personnel, legal, and real estate matters.

• Adopt 2021-2022 budget and tax rate
• Approve re-plat of Wild Horse Subdivision, Phase II, Block 1, Lots 27-35 in Pct. 4
• Approve sale of 2014 Chevy Tahoe to City of Dublin for $5,000
• Approve 2022 County Choice Silver policy for Medicare-eligible retirees
• Approve Interlocal Agreement with N. Central Texas Emergency Communications District for Local Addressing and GIS Services

The Commissioner's Court unanimously adopted the 2021-2022 budget and approved a property tax rate of 0.4355 cents per $100 valuation, a 3.86% increase. The court also approved the re-plat of the Wild Horse Subdivision, Phase II, and authorized the sale of a 2014 Chevy Tahoe to the City of Dublin for $5,000.

• Adopted 2021-2022 budget (unanimous)
• Approved property tax rate of 0.4355, a 3.86% increase (unanimous)
• Approved re-plat of Wild Horse Subdivision, Phase II, Block 1, Lots 27-35 (unanimous)
• Approved sale of 2014 Chevy Tahoe to City of Dublin for $5,000 (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 County Choice Silver policy for Medicare retirees at $275.83 (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 Ameritas Dental Plan (unanimous)
• Approved interlocal agreement with N. Central Texas Emergency Communications District for addressing/GIS (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Sherri Fischer for roadway materials at CR 398 (unanimous)

Commissioner Court

The Erath County Commissioner's Court meets in special session to hold a public hearing on the tax rate and consider several administrative items, including a replat in Mountain Lakes, a service agreement renewal, juror counseling expenditures, invoice approvals, and an interlocal agreement with Somervell County. The court may also enter closed session for personnel, legal, and real estate matters.

• Public hearing on tax rate
• Replat application for lots 477 and 478 to 477R in Mountain Lakes Section 2 (Precinct 3)
• 2022 Texas VINE Service Agreement Renewal between Appriss and Erath County
• Expenditures for juror counseling per Code of Criminal Procedure Art. 56.04(f)
• Interlocal agreement with Somervell County

The Erath County Commissioner's Court held a special meeting on September 7, 2021, and approved several items. They approved a replat application for lots 477 and 478 to 477R in Mountain Lakes Section 2, renewed the 2022 Texas VINE Service Agreement with Appriss, approved expenditures for juror counseling, approved invoices for regular and recurring payments totaling $592,902.72, and approved an interlocal agreement with Somervell County for a distributor truck and operator. The court also discussed new business, including the sale of a Volvo Blade at auction and increasing septic permit fees in the new budget year.

• Approved replat application for lots 477 and 478 to 477R in Mountain Lakes Section 2
• Approved 2022 Texas VINE Service Agreement renewal with Appriss
• Approved expenditures for juror counseling
• Approved invoices for regular and recurring payments totaling $592,902.72
• Approved interlocal agreement with Somervell County for distributor truck and operator
• Discussed sale of Volvo Blade at auction and increasing septic permit fees

Commissioner Court

The Erath County Commissioner's Court is meeting in special session to discuss and propose the 2021 tax rate. The court will also hold a closed executive session covering personnel, legal matters, and real estate, and may discuss new business.

• Discuss and propose 2021 tax rate
• Closed executive session for personnel, legal, and real estate matters
• Discussion of any new business

The Erath County Commissioner's Court held a special meeting on August 30, 2021, and unanimously proposed a 2021 tax rate of .4355. The closed executive session was not needed. New business included discussion of employee raises and insurance fees in the new budget.

• Proposed 2021 tax rate of .4355 (Motion 2021-273) — approved unanimously.
• Closed executive session — not needed.
• Discussed employee raises in new budget — no action taken.
• Discussed insurance fees in new budget — no action taken.
• Adjourned at 1:42 p.m. — approved unanimously.

Commissioner Court

The Erath County Commissioners Court will meet to hold a public hearing on the 2021-2022 budget and consider hiring a temporary helper for Richard Baker to manually enter bank data for account reconciliation. The court may also enter closed executive session to discuss personnel, legal, and real estate matters, and will consider any new business.

• Public hearing on 2021-2022 budget
• Possible hiring of temporary helper for Richard Baker for bank data entry
• Closed executive session on personnel, legal, and real estate matters

The Erath County Commissioners Court held a public hearing on the 2021-2022 budget, during which three residents spoke against it, then closed the hearing without taking action. The court approved a motion to hire a temporary helper for Richard Baker to manually enter bank data for account reconciliation. A closed executive session was not needed, and new business items on COVID and redefining dispatch as first responder were discussed but no action was recorded. The meeting adjourned at 10:40 a.m.

• Approved hiring a temporary helper for Richard Baker to manually enter bank data for reconciliation (Motion 2021-272, carried unanimously)
• Held public hearing on 2021-2022 budget; no action taken after hearing
• Closed executive session not needed
• Discussed COVID and redefining dispatch as first responder as new business; no action recorded

Commissioner Court

The Erath County Commissioner's Court will meet to discuss and take possible action on a range of items, including setting the 2021 tax rate, awarding road material bids, approving several plats and a subdivision pre-application, and entering executive session for personnel, legal, and real estate matters. The agenda also includes routine approvals such as consent agenda, treasurer's report, payroll, and budget transfers.

• Discuss and propose 2021 tax rate
• Open sealed bids and award road material bids
• Approve re-plat of Mountain Lakes lots 874 & 875 and lots 34, 35 & 36, Sec. 1
• Approve plat application for Clear Spring Estates and Phase III of R&R RV Park
• Approve contract with Joe England to review subdivision and rural development applications

The Commissioner's Court unanimously approved a 2021 tax rate of .4355, accepted all road material bids, and approved a contract with Joe England for subdivision review. Multiple plats, re-plats, and routine financial items were also approved unanimously.

• Approved 2021 tax rate of .4355 (unanimous)
• Accepted all road material bids (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Joe England for subdivision review (4-1, Ray no)
• Approved re-plat of Mountain Lakes lots 874 & 875 (unanimous)
• Approved re-plat of Mountain Lakes lots 34, 35 & 36, Sec. 1 (unanimous)
• Approved plat application for Clear Spring Estates / K. Welch (unanimous)
• Approved plat application for Phase III of R&R RV Park (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda, resolutions, and routine financial reports (unanimous)

Commissioner Court

The Erath County Commissioners Court will hold a special session to approve routine invoices and to discuss personnel, legal, and real estate matters in closed executive session. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific dollar amounts or project details listed.

• Approval of regular and recurring invoices as presented by the County Auditor
• Closed executive session on personnel matters
• Closed executive session on legal matters
• Closed executive session on real estate

The Erath County Commissioners Court approved an order for a November 2, 2021 election, which will include a Governor-ordered Constitutional Amendment Election and a County-ordered Special Local Option Liquor Election. The motion was made by Commissioner Stephens, seconded by Commissioner Ray, and carried unanimously. The court also approved a large register of invoices for payment, totaling over $214,000, and discussed several new business items including broadband, speed limits, and a tax freeze.

• Approved Order of Election for Nov. 2, 2021 Constitutional Amendment and Local Option Liquor elections (unanimous)
• Approved expense register totaling $214,510.37 for regular and recurring payments
• Approved July 2021 Fuelman expense register totaling $27,122.00
• Approved AT&T expense register totaling $7,583.90
• Approved Enterprise vehicle lease expense register totaling $10,590.39
• Discussed new business: appraisal district, broadband, 45 mph speed limit on county roads, tax freeze at 65

Commissioner Court

The Erath County Commissioners Court is meeting in special session to consider approving an order for a November 2, 2021 special election combining a Governor-ordered constitutional amendment election with a county-ordered local option liquor election, and to discuss a county-wide burn ban. The court will also hold a closed executive session covering personnel, legal matters, and real estate, and may discuss new business.

• Approval of Order of Special Election for November 2, 2021 constitutional amendment and local option liquor elections
• Discussion and action on county-wide burn ban
• Closed executive session for personnel, legal, and real estate matters

The Erath County Commissioners Court unanimously approved an order calling a special election for November 2, 2021, to cover both the Governor-ordered Constitutional Amendment Election and a County-ordered Special Local Option Liquor Election, along with the required notices. The court also discussed but took no action on a burn ban, and entered closed session for personnel, legal, and real estate matters. New business items were raised but not voted on.

• Approved Order of Special Election for Constitutional Amendment and Local Option Liquor elections on Nov. 2, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved Notices of Special Election for both elections (unanimous)
• Burn ban discussed, no action taken
• Closed executive session held for personnel, legal, and real estate matters

Commissioner Court

The Erath County Commissioners Court will meet to discuss and possibly act on a range of items, including a tax abatement application for the NextEra solar project, an EMS interlocal agreement with Dublin EMS, and an increase in jail nurse hours. The agenda also includes routine approvals such as payroll, budget transfers, and invoices, as well as potential changes to subdivision rules and a possible moratorium on new subdivisions.

• Application for Abatement for NextEra solar project
• EMS Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with Dublin EMS
• Increase in Southern Health Partners nurse's hours from 30 to 40 hrs/week at Erath County Jail
• 2022 Sheriff's and Constable's Fees (no changes)
• Possible 30-day or 60-day moratorium on new subdivisions

The Erath County Commissioners Court approved an EMS interlocal cooperation agreement with the City of Dublin, which includes a $350 per-run payment to the city. The court tabled action on a tax abatement application for the NextEra solar project after three residents spoke against it. The court also approved several utility right-of-way permits for United Cooperative Services, increased jail nursing hours, and approved routine financial items.

• Approved $250 donation to Leon Bosque R, C and D non-profit (5-0)
• Tabled action on NextEra solar project tax abatement application (5-0)
• Approved EMS Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with Dublin EMS (5-0)
• Approved right-of-way permit for United Cooperative Services on CR338 (5-0)
• Approved right-of-way permit for United Cooperative Services on CR345 (5-0)
• Approved right-of-way permit for United Cooperative Services on Blue Marlin Dr and Skyline Dr (5-0)
• Approved 2022 Sheriff's and Constable's Fees with no changes (5-0)
• Approved increase in Southern Health Partners nurse's hours from 30 to 40 per week at jail (5-0)

Commissioner Court

The Erath County Commissioners Court is meeting in special session to hold a budget workshop and discuss several administrative items. They will also select a commissioner to coordinate the new County Multi-Purpose Building project and consider hiring an alternative accountant to reconcile bank statements. The court may enter closed session for personnel, legal, real estate, and other confidential matters.

• Budget workshop
• Selection of project coordinator for new County Multi-Purpose Building
• Discussion and action on alternative accountant to reconcile bank statements
• Closed executive session for personnel, legal, real estate, and other matters

The Erath County Commissioners Court approved a contract with Richard Baker to reconcile the treasurer's bank statements for October 2019 through September 2020, at $50 per hour for 40 hours per week, with termination allowed by either party. The court also appointed Commissioner Dee Stephens as project coordinator for the new County Multi-Purpose Building. The meeting included a budget workshop and a closed executive session; no votes were taken in closed session.

• Approved contract with Richard Baker for bank statement reconciliation (unanimous)
• Appointed Dee Stephens as project coordinator for new County Multi-Purpose Building (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Richard Baker for auditing (unanimous)

Commissioner Court

The Erath County Commissioners Court is meeting in a special session to conduct a budget workshop and to discuss and possibly select a commissioner to serve as project coordinator for the new County Multi-Purpose Building. The agenda also includes a closed executive session for personnel, legal, and real estate matters, as well as discussion of any new business.

• Budget workshop
• Selection of project coordinator for new County Multi-Purpose Building
• Closed executive session for personnel, legal, and real estate matters

Commissioner Court

The Erath County Commissioners Court approved a service agreement to hire temporary accountants to reconstruct bank reconciliations from Oct. 1, 2019 through Sept. 30, 2020, with Laurie Uy as first choice and Fisher as backup. The court also approved Precinct 3's purchase of a steel wheel roller through an approved government vendor. A budget workshop was held with no action taken, and the court recessed for a funeral and later reconvened.

• Approved service agreement for temporary accountants to reconstruct bank reconciliations (unanimous)
• Approved Precinct 3 purchase of steel wheel roller through approved government vendor (unanimous)
• Held budget workshop; no action taken
• Recessed for funeral and reconvened (unanimous)

Commissioner Court

The Erath County Commissioners Court met in special session and discussed redistricting via Zoom with Rolando Rios. The court voted unanimously to table action on appointing a County Payroll Officer and Human Resource Officer, and took no action on transferring related budgeted personnel and benefits. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Tabled appointment of County Payroll Officer and Human Resource Officer (5-0)
• No action on transferring Payroll/HR personnel and benefits to new department
• Recessed and reconvened to continue meeting (5-0)

Commissioner Court

The Erath County Commissioners Court approved all agenda items, including a $20,000 repair/replacement of courthouse concrete, acceptance of a $3,000 settlement for an asbestos violation, and the optional Road & Bridge Fee for CY2022 with no change. Several items were passed without action, including the EMS interlocal agreement with Dublin, burn ban, and Dublin Fire Department contract. The court also approved multiple plats, equipment sales, and budget items.

• Approved $20,000 courthouse concrete repair (5-0)
• Accepted $3,000 settlement for asbestos abatement suit (5-0)
• Approved Optional Road & Bridge Fee for CY2022, no change (5-0)
• Approved replat of Mountain Lakes lots 629 & 630R (5-0)
• Approved replat of Mountain Lakes lots 388 & 389 to 388R (5-0)
• Approved Plat Application for Legends of Buffalo Ridge Phase II & III (5-0)
• Approved sale of four Pct. 3 equipment pieces on GovDeals (5-0)
• Approved three United Cooperative Services right-of-way permits (5-0)

Commissioner Court

The Commissioner's Court met in special session for a budget workshop with elected officials and department heads. No formal decisions were made; the court only discussed budget items and adjourned.

• No formal votes taken; budget workshop only

Commissioner Court

The Commissioner's Court unanimously approved $83,173.53 in regular and recurring invoices, including vehicle leases and tax refunds, and ordered the County Treasurer to disburse the funds. The court also unanimously appointed Tax Assessor-Collector Jennifer Carey as the designated officer to calculate tax rates for the 2021-2022 budget year. The remainder of the meeting was a budget workshop with elected officials and department heads, with no other formal decisions.

• Approved $83,173.53 in invoices and ordered disbursement (unanimous)
• Appointed Jennifer Carey as designated officer for 2021-2022 tax rate calculation (unanimous)

Commissioner Court

The Erath County Commissioners Court will discuss and vote on a burn ban, award a guardrail repair contract, and consider several subdivision-related applications, including a pre-application for Equestrian Creek Estates, a re-plat for Mountain Lakes, and a Rural Development application for Tiny Homes Retreat. They will also consider hiring an engineer to draft new subdivision rules. The meeting includes a closed executive session for personnel, legal, and real estate matters.

• Permit for United Cooperative Services utility installation in right of way on CR434, Walking Horse Drive, PR1654 (Pct. 4)
• Burn ban discussion with Fire Marshal
• Guardrail replace/repair bid award in Pct. 2
• Pre-application for Equestrian Creek Estates (5 lots over 10 ac, private road, Pct. 3)
• Re-plat for Mountain Lakes Lots 818 & 1157 (Pct. 3)

Commissioner Court

The Erath County Commissioner's Court approved a commercial lease for the Juvenile Probation offices at 1011 N Graham for $1,500 per month, agreed to remain in the Purdue Pharma bankruptcy settlement, and created a Subdivision/Rural Development administrator/coordinator position for the next budget year. The court also approved donating seized gambling equipment to Meals on Wheels, purchasing a zero-turn lawnmower for Precinct 2, and several routine financial and administrative items. No bids were submitted for the guardrail project, and the burn ban was not enacted.

• Approved donating seized gambling equipment to Meals on Wheels (Motion 2021-182).
• Approved going out for quotes on employee insurance (Motion 2021-183).
• Approved list of zero-value items for Sheriff's office (Motion 2021-184).
• Approved purchase of zero-turn lawnmower for Precinct 2, approx. $6,000 (Motion 2021-185).
• Approved remaining in Purdue Pharma L.P. bankruptcy settlement (Motion 2021-186).
• Approved Commercial Lease Agreement for 1011 N Graham, $1,500/month, 9/1/2021-8/31/2022 (Motion 2021-187).
• Approved re-plat for Mountain Lakes Lots 818 Sec 3 & 1157 Sec 4 (Motion 2021-197).
• Approved creating Subdivision/Rural Development administrator/coordinator for next budget year (Motion 2021-201).

Commissioner Court

The Erath County Commissioners Court is meeting in special session to discuss and possibly act on road material bids, the new multi-purpose County Annex, and a temporary communications project hire. The agenda includes approving a bid extension, preparing bid requests, and authorizing next steps for the annex, including an architect and construction manager. A closed executive session is scheduled for personnel, legal, and real estate matters.

• Approve extension on Wright Asphalt bid until September 30, 2021
• County Auditor to prepare bid requests for road materials (July 2021–September 20, 2022)
• Go out for annual material bids
• Authorize architect to prepare construction documents for new County Annex
• Contract with Chris Brooks as temporary employee for Communications Project

The Commissioners Court unanimously approved extending the Wright Asphalt bid through September 30, 2021, and directed the County Auditor to prepare bid requests for road materials for July 2021 through September 2022. The Court also approved going out for annual material bids, authorized the architect to prepare construction documents for the new multi-purpose County Annex, and approved contracting Chris Brooks as a temporary employee for the Communications Project at $25.00 per hour. All votes were unanimous with no opposition.

• Approved extension of Wright Asphalt bid until September 30, 2021 (unanimous)
• Directed County Auditor to prepare bid requests for road materials for July 2021 through September 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved going out for annual material bids (unanimous)
• Approved beginning next steps for construction of new multi-purpose County Annex (unanimous)
• Authorized architect to proceed with preparation of construction documents (unanimous)
• Approved County Auditor to start process of acquiring a Construction Manager at Risk (approved under item #6)
• Approved contract with Chris Brooks as temporary employee for Communications Project at $25.00 per hour (unanimous)

Commissioner Court

The Erath County Commissioners Court will meet to consider several action items, including approving a final plat, hearing a presentation on a wind energy facility, deciding on a petition to legalize all alcoholic beverage sales, and approving multiple contracts for postage machines and copiers. The agenda also includes routine approvals for reports, budgets, invoices, and a burn ban discussion, followed by a closed executive session for personnel, legal, and real estate matters.

• Final Plat of Walking Horse Estates, Phase 1A, Block 13 in Pct. 4
• Petition to Legalize the Legal Sale of all Alcoholic Beverages including Mixed Beverages
• New contracts with Great America Financial Services for postage machines and copiers
• Local match to NCTCOG Aging Program
• Domestic Violence High Risk Team Memorandum of Understanding

The Erath County Commissioners Court approved a petition to legalize the sale of all alcoholic beverages including mixed beverages, and approved several equipment contracts for postage machines and copiers. They also approved the final plat for Walking Horse Estates, a local match for the NCTCOG Aging Program, and a Domestic Violence High Risk Team MOU. The court amended the approved invoice list to replace a $454,000 invoice with one for $461,106.21.

• Approved petition to legalize sale of all alcoholic beverages including mixed beverages (unanimous)
• Approved final plat of Walking Horse Estates, Phase 1A, Block 13 (unanimous)
• Approved $4,784 local match to NCTCOG Aging Program (unanimous)
• Approved Domestic Violence High Risk Team MOU (unanimous)
• Approved new postage machine contracts for Tax Office and Courthouse (unanimous)
• Approved new copier contracts for JP1 and Juvenile Probation offices (unanimous)
• Approved payroll distribution and overtime registers (unanimous)
• Amended approved invoices to replace $454,000 with $461,106.21 (unanimous)

Commissioner Court

The Erath County Commissioners Court is holding a special session with a single substantive agenda item: an update on the Motorola Radio project from account manager Shawn Scott. The meeting is otherwise limited to adjournment, with the possibility of entering executive session for legal, personnel, or other permitted matters.

• Update on Motorola Radio project with account manager Shawn Scott

Commissioner Court

The Erath County Commissioners Court is holding a special session to discuss and possibly approve a payment for a Pct. 3 trailer, and to review the Emergency Management Coordinator position and job description. The court will also enter a closed executive session for personnel, legal, and real estate matters, and may take up new business.

• Approve invoice for Pct. 3 trailer and order treasurer to disburse funds
• Discuss Emergency Management Coordinator position and job description
• Closed executive session on personnel, legal matters, and real estate
• New business discussion
• Meeting at Erath County Courthouse, Stephenville, TX, June 21, 2021 at 2:00 p.m.

The Erath County Commissioners Court met in special session on June 21, 2021, and approved two agenda items. They approved payment of an invoice for a Precinct 3 trailer and issued an order to the County Treasurer to disburse funds. They also approved the Emergency Management Coordinator position and its job description as written. No closed session was needed, and no new business was discussed.

• Approved invoice for Precinct 3 trailer for payment and issued order to County Treasurer to disburse funds (Motion 2021-155).
• Approved Emergency Management Coordinator position and job description as written (Motion 2021-156).
• Closed session was not needed.
• No new business was discussed.
• Meeting adjourned at 2:14 p.m.

Commissioner Court

The Erath County Commissioners Court will meet in regular session to consider a range of items including establishing a Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) program, approving grant resolutions, and various contracts and appointments. The agenda also includes a public hearing on the proposed PACE program, a preview of plans for a new annex building, and discussion of the burn ban and COVID-19 status.

• Public hearing and possible resolution to establish Erath County Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) program
• Services agreement with Texas PACE Authority to administer the PACE program
• Resolution for Grant 37253601 for 2019 SHSP Erath SWAT Night Vision Project
• Resolution for Grant 4285301
• Contract with Lori Kasper for Legal Services for the County Attorney's office

The Commissioner's Court approved a resolution to establish a Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) program and a services agreement with the Texas PACE Authority to administer it. The court also re-appointed David Leatherwood to the Cen-Tex Rural Rail Transportation District, approved grants for a SWAT night vision project and another grant, and approved a non-disclosure agreement with Schreiber Foods. Several other routine items were approved, including contracts, payroll, budget transfers, and invoices.

• Approved resolution 2021-140 to establish the Erath County PACE program.
• Approved services agreement 2021-141 with Texas PACE Authority to administer the PACE program.
• Re-appointed David Leatherwood as Director of Cen-Tex Rural Rail Transportation District for a 2-year term (2021-142).
• Approved resolution 2021-143 for Grant 37253601 for the 2019 SHSP Erath SWAT Night Vision Project.
• Approved resolution 2021-144 for Grant 4285301.
• Approved disbursing special revenue from utility credits 50/50 to Cross Timbers Arena Casa and Paluxy Children's Advocacy Center (2021-145).
• Approved Non-Disclosure & Confidentiality Agreement with Schreiber Foods (2021-146).
• Approved contract with Lori Kasper for legal services for the County Attorney's office as needed (2021-147).

Commissioner Court

The Erath County Commissioner Court unanimously approved all agenda items, including the PACE program, a jail contract with Coryell County to house 20 inmates, and several road permits. The court also approved the consent agenda, replat of Mountain Lakes lots, and various administrative items. No substantive decisions were made on the radio system repair or burn ban, which were discussed but not acted upon.

• Approved consent agenda including monthly departmental and treasurer's reports (unanimous)
• Approved replat of Mountain Lakes Lots 1014 & 1015, Section 3 (unanimous)
• Approved PACE program (unanimous)
• Approved jail contract with Coryell County to house 20 inmates (unanimous)
• Approved adding iPhone to jail phone contract for COVID-19 testing program (unanimous)
• Approved road bore permits for Atmos Energy on CR386 and Lipan Telephone on CR172 (unanimous)
• Approved fence row cleaning for Marvin Curry and Judy Walker properties (unanimous)
• Approved budget line item transfers and payroll distribution register (unanimous)

Commissioner Court

The Erath County Commissioners Court met in special session on May 17, 2021, with Commissioner Joe Brown presiding due to the County Judge's absence. The court approved a motion to allow the County Clerk to hire a temporary full-time Vitals Clerk for the County Clerk's office, with all four commissioners voting in favor. No closed session was held, and no new business was discussed. The meeting adjourned at 9:05 a.m.

• Approved hiring temporary full-time Vitals Clerk for County Clerk's office (4-0)
• No closed session held
• No new business discussed
• Adjourned at 9:05 a.m.

Commissioner Court

This agenda contains only procedural items: resuming open session after executive session, discussing new business, and adjourning. No specific decisions or substantive topics are listed.

• Resume open session and take action from executive session
• Discuss new business
• Adjourn

The Erath County Commissioners Court approved the final plat for Coastal Ridge Subdivision and the replat of Mountain Lakes Ranch Lots 896 & 894R. The court also approved resolutions supporting the naming of an unnamed stream as 'Stasey Branch' and for two bridge projects on CR 270 and CR 454, which include waivers of local match funding in exchange for equivalent-match work. The court approved the sale of three sheriff's office vehicles through GovDeals and the payroll distribution and overtime registers.

• Approved Final Plat of Coastal Ridge Subdivision (5-0)
• Approved Replat of Mountain Lakes Ranch, Lots 896 & 894R, Sec. 3 (5-0)
• Approved Sheriff's Office sale of 3 vehicles through GovDeals (5-0)
• Approved Resolution supporting naming unnamed stream 'Stasey Branch' (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 0902-49-076 for bridge on CR 270 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 0902-49-072 for bridge on CR 454 (5-0)
• Approved Payroll Distribution Register and Overtime Register (5-0)
• Approved invoices for regular and recurring payment (5-0)

Commissioner Court

The Erath County Commissioners Court is meeting in special session to consider purchasing a rubber tire wheel loader for Precinct 1 through a cooperative purchasing program, hold a workshop with Stephenville Economic Development, and discuss plans for subdivisions. The court will also enter closed executive session to discuss personnel, legal matters, and real estate, then reconvene to take any necessary action.

• Precinct 1 requests permission to purchase a rubber tire wheel loader through an approved cooperative purchasing program
• Workshop with Stephenville Economic Development
• Discussion of plans for subdivisions
• Closed executive session on personnel, legal matters, and real estate

The Commissioners Court unanimously approved Precinct 1's purchase of a used rubber tire wheel loader through a cooperative purchasing program. The court also held workshops on economic development and subdivisions with no action taken, and no executive session was needed. A resolution of intent to establish a Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) program was included in the meeting materials, but no action was recorded on it in the minutes.

• Approved Precinct 1 purchase of used rubber tire wheel loader via cooperative purchasing (unanimous)
• Held workshop with Stephenville Economic Development (no action)
• Discussed plan for subdivisions (no action)
• No executive session held; no action on related items
• No new business; meeting adjourned at 10:47 a.m.

Commissioner Court

The Erath County Commissioners Court is meeting in emergency session to discuss financial issues and may take action. The agenda also includes a closed executive session for personnel, legal, and real estate matters, followed by new business. The agenda is largely procedural with few specific details.

• Discussion on financial issues
• Closed executive session on personnel, legal matters, and real estate
• New business
• Meeting held at Erath County Courthouse, Stephenville, TX

The Erath County Commissioners Court posted notices for an Emergency Session on April 28, 2021, to discuss financial issues and enter closed executive session for personnel, legal, and real estate matters. The minutes contain only the agenda and notices; no decisions, votes, or outcomes are recorded.

Commissioner Court

The Erath County Commissioners Court will meet to discuss and act on a variety of items including subdivision plats, a PACE program, gas line permits, a burn ban, and multiple budget and financial matters. The agenda also includes a presentation on cybersecurity and a closed executive session for personnel, legal, and real estate matters.

• Replat of Mountain Lakes Ranch Lots 645 & 646 in Pct. 3
• Plat application for Coastal Ridge Estates subdivision in Pct. 1
• Approve PACE Program
• Permits for replacing gas lines on CR 461 and CR 417 in Pct. 2
• Additional $1,500 for Treasurer petty cash for jury payments

The Erath County Commissioners Court approved the replat of Mountain Lakes Ranch Lots 645 & 646, the Coastal Ridge Estates subdivision plat, and permits for Atmos Energy to replace gas lines on CR 461 and CR 417. The court also approved routine financial items including the payroll and overtime registers, quarterly investment report, additional petty cash for jury payments, invoices, a special revenue budget, and a vehicle transfer. The PACE Program and burn ban were discussed but no action was taken.

• Approved replat of Mountain Lakes Ranch Lots 645 & 646 (unanimous)
• Approved Coastal Ridge Estates subdivision plat (unanimous)
• Approved gas line replacement permits for CR 461 and CR 417 (unanimous)
• Approved 30-day extension for Good Friday holiday for Michelle Allcon (unanimous)
• Approved Sheriff's Office zero value list (unanimous)
• Approved payroll and overtime registers (unanimous)
• Approved quarterly investment report (unanimous)
• Approved $1,500 additional petty cash for jury payments (unanimous)

Commissioner Court

The Erath County Commissioners Court will meet to discuss and act on several items, including plat applications for Green Deer Resort, Walking Horse, and The Meadows subdivision, a resolution to establish a Pace program, and various budget and personnel matters. The agenda also includes proclamations, a burn ban discussion, and a closed executive session for personnel, legal, and real estate matters.

• Plat applications for Green Deer Resort (Pct. 3), Walking Horse Phase 1A/3 (Pct. 4), and The Meadows final plat (Pct. 4)
• Resolution on Intent to Establish a Pace Program
• Proposed cost increase to inmate medical charges
• Budget change concerning sergeants and corporals' totals
• Resolution adopting the 2021 Erath County Hazard Mitigation Action Plan

The Erath County Commissioners Court approved a resolution of intent to establish a Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) program, along with several subdivision plats, budget adjustments, and pay increases. All votes were unanimous (5-0). The court also approved a proclamation for Stop the Silence, a job description for a DA office clerk, and a cost increase for inmate medical charges.

• Approved resolution of intent to establish a PACE program (5-0)
• Approved plat application for Green Deer Resort (5-0)
• Approved plat application for Walking Horse, Phase 3 (5-0)
• Approved final plat for The Meadows subdivision (5-0)
• Approved plat correction for Mountain Lakes, Lots 1196 and 1211 (5-0)
• Approved position change for sergeants and corporals at sheriff's office (5-0)
• Approved pay increase for Custodian Supervisor and Custodian positions (5-0)
• Approved budget adjustment register and payroll distribution register (5-0)

Commissioner Court

The Commissioners Court will meet for a special session to discuss a solar project and a vehicle purchase. The body will consider a presentation by Mike Fry and a bid for a truck for Precinct 2.

• Presentation of solar project in Erath County by Mike Fry
• Award bid on 1-ton Cab Chassis for Pct. 2

The Commissioners Court approved a bid for a 1-ton cab chassis for Precinct 2, awarding it to Bruner Motors for $51,780.05. The motion was made by Commissioner Ray, seconded by Commissioner Stephens, and passed unanimously. The meeting also included a presentation on a project and tax abatement, and discussion of new business items (radios and a new building), but no decisions were recorded on those items.

• Approved bid for 1-ton cab chassis for Precinct 2 to Bruner Motors for $51,780.05 (motion carried unanimously).

Commissioner Court

The Commissioners Court will consider several administrative and departmental actions. Items include equipment purchases, job description updates, and a discussion regarding the status of COVID-19 vaccinations and cases in Erath County.

• Open bids and award for 1-ton Cab Chassis for Pct. 1
• Re-Plat of Vista Canyon, Lot 6775, Tract 2R
• Purchase of used exercise equipment from Tyler Bays
• Request to purchase a motor grader through an approved purchasing program
• Discussion and action on Burn Ban

The Erath County Commissioners Court approved a re-plat of Vista Canyon, the consent agenda, payroll and overtime registers, updated Sheriff's Department and Deputy Treasurer job descriptions, purchase of used exercise equipment, invoices, and a motor grader purchase for Precinct 3. The bid for a Precinct 2 truck was passed (not awarded). No action was taken on a burn ban.

• Approved Re-Plat of Vista Canyon, Lot S6765, Tract 2R (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda: Monthly Departmental Reports (unanimous)
• Approved Payroll Distribution Register and Overtime Register (unanimous)
• Approved update to all Sheriff's Department job descriptions and Deputy Treasurer job description (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of used exercise equipment from Tyler Bays for $3,000 (unanimous)
• Approved invoices for regular and recurring payment (unanimous)
• Granted Precinct 3 permission to purchase motor grader through approved purchasing program (unanimous)
• Passed (did not award) bid for Precinct 2 truck

Commissioner Court

The Commissioners Court will consider several administrative actions including land re-plats, service contracts, and budget transfers. The agenda also includes a report on COVID-19 cases and a potential burn ban discussion.

• Re-plat of Mountain Lakes Ranch, Lots 1195-1196-1211 in Pct. 3
• Engineering Report for Drainage Study of Mountain Lakes, Lot 494 in Pct. 3
• Election Services Contract with City of Stephenville
• Renewal of Pitney Bowles postage meter lease with Texas Office Systems
• Acceptance of external audit services engagement letter from BMY, CPA PC

The Erath County Commissioners Court approved a re-plat of Mountain Lakes Ranch Lots 1195-1196-1211, an election services contract with the City of Stephenville, a postage meter lease renewal, an Affordable Care Act reporting services renewal, payroll and overtime registers, an external audit engagement letter, a budget adjustment register, and regular invoices. The court also added four temporary positions and doubled hours for the county call center to support COVID-19 vaccination appointments. A presentation on a drainage study for Mountain Lakes Lot 494 was given, and the court entered closed session before adjourning.

• Approved re-plat of Mountain Lakes Ranch, Lots 1195-1196-1211 in Precinct 3.
• Approved Election Services Contract with City of Stephenville.
• Approved renewal of Pitney Bowes postage meter lease with Texas Office Systems.
• Approved renewal of Affordable Care Act Reporting and Tracking Services (ARTS) from TAC.
• Approved Payroll Distribution Register and Overtime Register.
• Accepted engagement letter for external audit services from BMY, CPA PC.
• Approved Budget Adjustment Register (Line Item Transfers).
• Approved invoices for regular and recurring payment.

Commissioner Court

The Commissioners Court is meeting in an emergency session to discuss and potentially approve resources for the Erath County Vaccination Center. The body will also hold a closed executive session to discuss personnel, legal matters, and real estate.

• Staffing for the Erath County Vaccination Center
• Software purchase for the Erath County Vaccination Center
• Purchase of tablets and laptops for the Erath County Vaccination Center
• Purchase of cell phones for the Erath County Vaccination Center
• Instruction from QUICKBASE on the use of the QUICKBASE Application

The Erath County Commissioners Court approved funding for the Erath County Vaccination Center at up to $15,000 per week, with the amount split between the county and the City of Stephenville. The court took no action on a software purchase and tabled purchases of tablets/laptops and cell phones for the center. The meeting was an emergency session and adjourned at 1:35 p.m.

• Approved funding for the Erath County Vaccination Center not to exceed $15,000 per week, split between the county and City of Stephenville.
• Took no action on a software purchase for the Erath County Vaccination Center.
• Took no action / tabled purchase of tablets/laptops for the Erath County Vaccination Center.
• Took no action / tabled purchase of cell phones for the Erath County Vaccination Center.
• Took no action on contacting QuickBase.
• Closed session not required.
• No new business.

Commissioner Court

The Commissioners Court will consider several administrative actions including service agreements and budget transfers. The agenda includes discussions on the COVID-19 status and a winter storm disaster declaration.

• Election Services contract with City of Dublin
• Service Agreement with Alford Water Conditioning/K&V Water Service
• Lowering speed limits on county roads
• Hiring a subdivision coordinator
• Burn Ban discussion

The Commissioner's Court approved a consent agenda, an election services contract with the City of Dublin, a resolution opposing SB234/HB749, a jail water service agreement, payroll registers, disposal of fitness equipment, and routine invoices. No line item transfers or burn ban were enacted. Discussions on speed limits and a subdivision coordinator took no action.

• Approved consent agenda with monthly departmental reports (unanimous)
• Approved election services contract with City of Dublin (unanimous)
• Approved resolution opposing SB234/HB749 (unanimous)
• Approved service agreement with Alford Water Conditioning/K&V Water Service for jail (unanimous)
• Approved payroll distribution and overtime registers (unanimous)
• Approved disposal of three dumbbells and 3 bars to metal recycle bin (unanimous)
• Approved invoices for regular and recurring payment (unanimous)
• No line item transfers submitted; no burn ban

Commissioner Court

The Commissioners Court will consider several land platting requests and road maintenance items. The agenda also includes law enforcement reports, budget allocations for overtime, and emergency funding for the Vaccination Center.

• Replat of Lots 733/734, Section 3 in Mountain Lakes, Pct. 3
• Plat Application for Diamond C Ranch Estates in Pct. 3
• Plat Application for Cowboy RV Park & Horse Facility in Pct. 2
• Acceptance of roads in Springfield subdivision in Pct. 2
• Emergency Funding for temporary staffing of the Vaccination Center and registration hotline

Commissioner Court

The Commissioners Court will consider several land platting requests, road maintenance, and law enforcement reports. The agenda also includes funding for the COVID-19 Vaccination Center and various budget adjustments.

• Replat of Lots 733/734, Section 3 in Mountain Lakes, Pct. 3
• Plat Application for Diamond C Ranch Estates in Pct. 3
• Plat Application for Cowboy RV Park & Horse Facility in Pct. 2
• Acceptance of roads in Springfield subdivision in Pct. 2
• SWAT Night Vision Grant Resolution for Sheriff's office

The Erath County Commissioners Court held an emergency session on February 1, 2021, and unanimously approved two measures related to COVID-19 vaccination efforts. The first approved $10 per hour for temporary staffing of the Vaccination Center and registration hotline, at 80 hours per week. The second approved overtime for EMS and other departments using COVID reimbursement money. The court also discussed the status of the COVID-19 vaccine center.

• Approved emergency funding for temporary vaccination center and hotline staffing at $10/hour, 80 hours/week (unanimous)
• Approved overtime for EMS and various departments for 2020-2021 budget due to vaccination center demands, using COVID reimbursement money (unanimous)

Commissioner Court

The Commissioners Court is meeting in an emergency session to address COVID-19 vaccination center needs. The body will discuss funding for temporary staffing and overtime allocations for county departments.

• Emergency funding for Vaccination Center temporary staffing and registration hotline
• Overtime allocation for county departments for the 2020-2021 Budget
• Status of COVID-19

The Erath County Commissioners Court met in emergency session and unanimously approved two measures related to COVID-19 vaccination efforts. They authorized emergency funding for temporary staffing of the vaccination center and registration hotline, and approved overtime for EMS and other departments using COVID reimbursement funds. The court also discussed the status of the COVID-19 vaccine center.

• Approved emergency funding for temporary vaccination center and hotline staffing at $10/hour, 80 hours/week (unanimous)
• Approved overtime for EMS and various departments for 2020-2021 budget using COVID reimbursement money (unanimous)
• Discussed COVID-19 vaccine center status (no action)

Commissioner Court

The Erath County Commissioners Court will meet in regular session to discuss and possibly act on a range of items, including a new subdivision pre-application, contracts for technology and internet services, and the status of COVID-19 in the county. The agenda also includes routine approvals such as payroll, budget transfers, and invoices, as well as a closed executive session for personnel, legal, and real estate matters.

• Pre-application meeting for Four Oaks Estates subdivision at Hwy 67 & CR 516
• Election Services Contract with Dublin ISD
• Contract with SpyGlass for technology audit
• Contract with Northland Cable for internet access for non-county owned devices
• Discussion on burn ban and COVID-19 status

The Erath County Commissioners Court approved a consent agenda including departmental reports, an election services contract with Dublin ISD, payroll and overtime registers, the quarterly investment report, invoices, a technology audit contract with SpyGlass, a Northland Cable internet contract, a United Cooperative Services cable permit, and a burn ban lift. The court also authorized spending COVID funds on vaccine database software, approved equipment purchases for Precincts 2 and 4, and allowed the sale of a 2014 Peterbilt truck and trailer. A motion to sell a 2-man patcher failed for lack of action.

• Approved consent agenda including monthly departmental reports (5-0)
• Approved Election Services Contract with Dublin ISD (5-0)
• Approved Payroll Distribution Register and Overtime Register (5-0)
• Approved Quarterly Investment Report (5-0)
• Approved contract with SpyGlass for technology audit (5-0)
• Approved Northland Cable internet access contract (5-0)
• Lifted burn ban (5-0)
• Authorized COVID vaccine database software purchase from COVID funds (5-0)

Commissioner Court

The Erath County Commissioners Court will discuss several equipment acquisitions, including a new fire truck and a Horton ambulance. The body is also considering a preliminary plan for Phases 3 & 4 of Diamond C Ranch Estates and a real estate transaction for the Long Hotel.

• Preliminary Plan for Phases 3 & 4 of Diamond C Ranch Estates in pc1 3
• Purchase of a new Horton ambulance and a new fire truck for the Erath County Volunteer Fire Department
• Acceptance of an ambulance and unmanned vehicle donation from the Defense Logistics Agency
• Election Services contract with SISD for May 2021 elections
• Memorandum of Agreement with US Army Corp of Engineers and Historic Commission regarding the Bluff Dale Bridge

Commissioner Court

The Commissioners Court will discuss several equipment acquisitions and infrastructure projects. Key items include the purchase of a new fire truck and ambulance, as well as a preliminary plan for Diamond C Ranch Estates.

• Preliminary Plan for Phases 3 & 4 of Diamond C Ranch Estates in pc 1 3
• Budgeted purchase of a new fire truck for Erath County Volunteer Fire Department
• Purchase of a new Horton ambulance
• Election Services contract with SISD for May 2021 elections
• Memorandum of Agreement with US Army Corp of Engineers and Historic Commission regarding the Bluff Dale Bridge

The Erath County Commissioners Court convened on January 11, 2021, but due to heavy snow throughout the county, the court voted unanimously to postpone the meeting until Tuesday, January 12, 2021, at 9:00 a.m. No substantive decisions were made; the court adjourned at 9:03 a.m.

• Postponed the January 11, 2021 meeting to January 12, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. (unanimous)