Erath County public meetings in 2022

Commissioner Court

The Commissioners Court approved the creation of Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number One to fund $4,109,360 in public infrastructure and transportation improvements. The court also established subdivision regulations for manufactured home rental communities and approved several administrative items.

• Approved Order Creating Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number One (4-0)
• Established 2020 Subdivision & Rural Development Regulations for Manufactured Home Rental Community developments (4-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including monthly departmental reports (4-0)
• Accepted 2022 continuing education hours for Jennifer Carey (4-0)
• Approved 2023 Tax Assessor-Collector bond for Jennifer Carey (4-0)
• Approved November 2022 monthly Treasurers Report (4-0)
• Approved invoices for regular and recurring payment (4-0)
• No action taken on Burn Ban

Commissioner Court

The Commissioner's Court will discuss allocating ARPA grant funds to the United Way and volunteer fire departments. The body is also reviewing several plat and variance requests for residential and commercial projects. Additionally, the court will consider new employee paid time off procedures and the relocation of county offices.

• Designation of $320,000 in ARPA Grant Funds for Erath County United Way
• $150,000 in ARPA Grant Funds for Volunteer Fire Departments for Budget Year 2023
• Plat and variance requests for Casa Halcones on FM 219 and The Ranch Apartments in PCT 4
• Petition to lower speed limit to 45 MPH on County Road 249 and 250 in PCT 1
• Proposed paid time off procedures for county employees starting January 1, 2023

The Commissioners Court approved significant ARPA grant funding for the United Way and volunteer fire departments. The court also approved several land variances, plat approvals, and a new paid time off accrual system for employees.

• Designated $320,000 in ARPA Grant Funds for Erath County United Way
• Approved $150,000 in ARPA Grant Funds for Volunteer Fire Departments
• Approved new PTO accrual system for employees effective January 1, 2023
• Approved relocation of County Judge, Treasurer, and Auditor offices
• Approved final plat for The Ranch Apartments in PCT 4
• Approved final plat for Virian Project in PCT 2
• Approved road width and construction variances for Casa Halcones
• Approved $851,696.94 in regular and recurring invoices

Commissioner Court

The Erath County Commissioners Court will hold a special session to discuss and potentially take action on two specific items. These include the payment of an indigent bill and the approval of a corrected plat.

• Payment of indigent bill
• Approval of corrected plat for Texan Ranch West (Royce Light)

The Commissioners Court approved payment for an indigent bill and a corrected plat for Texan Ranch West. The court also discussed a pending agreement between the county and city regarding dirt movement for the Cowboy Capital Rodeo.

• Approved payment of indigent bill for Clinical Solutions Pharmacy in the amount of $2,173.92
• Approved corrected plat for Texan Ranch West with the contingency of receiving correct paperwork

Commissioner Court

The Commissioner's Court will discuss several variance requests and a preliminary plat for Lone Oak Cabins Phase IV. The body is also considering a $5,000 partnership for downtown holiday lighting and a revised collection contract with the City of Stephenville.

• Partnership with SEDA for downtown holiday lighting/decoration at a cost of $5,000.00
• Variance requests for Lone Oak Cabins Phase IV regarding cul-de-sac radius, length, and road construction
• Discussion on County Subdivision Rules violations on County Road 347 in Dublin, Texas
• Approval of prelim plat for residences at Rough Creek, Phase two
• Sale of three salvaged vehicles (1998 Dodge 2500, 2008 Ford Pickup, 2002 Ford F150) via GOV DEALS

The Commissioners Court approved the preliminary plat and three subdivision variances for Lone Oak Cabins Phase IV. Other actions included approving a $5,000 holiday lighting partnership with SEDA and renewing a copier lease for the District Clerk's office.

• Approved $5,000 partnership with SEDA for downtown holiday lighting
• Approved three variances for Lone Oak Cabins Phase IV regarding cul-de-sac radius, length, and road width
• Approved Preliminary Plat for Lone Oak Cabins Phase IV
• Approved revised collection contract between Erath County and City of Stephenville
• Approved copier lease renewal between Kirbo's Office Systems and District Clerk's office
• Granted Austin Gibson summons writing authority for Environmental Health Department
• Approved sale of three surplus vehicles (1998 Dodge, 2002 Ford, 2008 Ford) via Gov Deals
• Approved preliminary plat for residences at Rough Creek, Phase two

Commissioner Court

The Erath County Commissioners Court will meet in a special session to discuss and potentially approve the canvass for the November 8, 2022, election.

• Approval of the Canvass for the November 8, 2022 election

The Commissioners Court held a special session to review and approve the official canvass of the November 8, 2022, election. The court approved the results, which recorded a total of 13,159 votes cast and a voter turnout of 52.87%.

• Approved the Canvass for November 8th election (Ayes: Stephens, Ray, Brown, Buck, Judge Campos; Noes: None)

Commissioner Court

The Commissioner's Court will discuss expanding broadband access with Brightspeed Internet and an ARPA funding proposal from United Way. The body is also deciding on several service contracts, a road permit, and personnel policies regarding holiday time.

• Corrected final plat for Texan Ranch West on County Road 387
• Lease agreement between Pitney Bowse and Erath County Sheriffs office
• Yearly contract between Erath County Sheriffs Office and Lexis Nexis Risk Solutions
• Road permit underneath County Road 246
• Request for assistance from Cowboy Capital Pro Rodeo Fairgrounds on Highway 67

The Commissioner Court approved several operational agreements for the Sheriff's Office and District Attorney, as well as a corrected final plat for Texan Ranch West. The court also extended holiday time grace periods for personnel and approved the September 2022 Treasurer's report.

• Approved corrected final plat for Texan Ranch West on County Road 387 (5-0)
• Renewed Court Bailiff agreement between Constable PCT 1 and City of Stephenville Municipal Court (5-0)
• Approved lease agreement between Pitney Bowse and Sheriff's Office (5-0)
• Approved yearly contract between Sheriff's Office and Lexis Nexis Risk Solutions (5-0)
• Approved request to zero value various Sheriff's Office uniform items and soap dispensers (5-0)
• Approved assistance for Cowboy Capital Pro Rodeo Fairgrounds on Highway 67 (5-0)
• Approved Investigative Services agreement between District Attorney's Office and Edward Gordon (5-0)
• Extended banked holiday time grace period to July 2023 for all personnel (5-0)

Commissioner Court

The Commissioners Court will meet to approve recurring invoices and a job description for a Subdivision Coordinator. The session includes a workshop for Human Resource and Payroll Officer applications and a closed executive session.

• Approval of invoices for regular and recurring payment
• Approval of Subdivision Coordinator job description
• Workshop for Human Resource and Payroll Officer applications
• Closed executive session regarding personnel, legal matters, and real estate

The Commissioners Court approved regular and recurring invoices totaling $128,959.06. The court also approved a job description for a Subdivision Coordinator with added requirements for road inspection and developer coordination. No decisions were made during the closed executive session.

• Approved $128,959.06 in invoices for regular and recurring payment
• Approved Subdivision Coordinator job description with added duties for road testing and inspection
• Entered closed executive session at 2:11 p.m. to discuss personnel, legal matters, and real estate
• Re-opened open session at 2:42 p.m.

Commissioner Court

The Commissioner's Court will discuss road maintenance and plat approvals, including Texas Ranch West on County Road 387. The body is also considering assistance for a Disabled American Veterans center transportation van and guidelines for fire department spending using ARPA funds.

• Final plat approval for Texas Ranch West on County Road 387
• Proposed assistance for a Disabled American Veterans center transportation van
• Guidelines for Volunteer Fire Department expenditures using American Rescue Plan Act funds
• Contract renewal with a 3% increase for Southern Health Partners
• Sale of a patrol ballistic vest to Alvarado Police Department for $650.00

The Erath County Commissioner's Court approved guidelines for eight volunteer fire departments to spend up to $150,000 each in ARPA funds. The guidelines require departments to submit a spending plan by December 31, 2022, and purchases must be completed by December 31, 2025. The court voted unanimously to approve the guidelines.

• Approved ARPA spending guidelines for 8 volunteer fire departments (unanimous)
• Designated up to $150,000 per department for firefighting equipment, buildings, and PPE
• Required spending plans by December 31, 2022, and purchases by December 31, 2025
• Excluded personal use items like t-shirts, caps, and non-firefighting boots from reimbursement

Commissioner Court

The Erath County Commissioners Court will hold a special session to discuss a job description and a property replat. The body will also enter a closed executive session to discuss personnel, legal, and real estate matters.

• Approval of corrected Replat on Legends at Buffalo Ridge Phase III (Rylan Harrison)
• Workshop on Subdivision Coordinator's Job Description
• Executive session regarding personnel, legal matters, and real estate

The Erath County Commissioners Court approved a corrected replat for Legends at Buffalo Ridge Phase III (motion carried unanimously). The court also held workshops on a Subdivision Coordinator job description and on distribution guidelines for Volunteer Fire Departments using ARPA funds, and went into closed session to discuss personnel, legal, and real estate matters. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved corrected replat of Legends at Buffalo Ridge Phase III (unanimous)
• Held workshop on Subdivision Coordinator job description (no action taken)
• Held workshop on ARPA fund distribution guidelines for Volunteer Fire Departments (no action taken)
• Entered closed executive session for personnel, legal, and real estate matters (unanimous)

Commissioner Court

The Commissioners Court will hold a special session to discuss a job description for a Subdivision Coordinator and distribution guidelines for Volunteer Fire Departments. The body will also consider action on a corrected replat for Legends at Buffalo Ridge Phase III.

• Corrected Replat on Legends at Buffalo Ridge Phase III (Rylan Harrison)
• Workshop on Subdivision Coordinator's Job Description
• Workshop on Volunteer Fire Departments distribution guidelines
• Closed Executive Session regarding personnel, legal matters, and real estate

Commissioner Court

The Commissioner's Court will discuss funding for volunteer fire departments using ARPA money and a $100,000 request to refurbish 19th-century records. The body will also consider fire contracts, a corrected replat for Legends of Buffalo Ridge Phase III, and a potential burn ban.

• Request for $100,000 from county Preservation Fund to refurbish Criminal/Civil records from 1800s
• Use of ARPA money for Volunteer Fire Departments
• Fire contracts with Lipan, Gordon, Erath County, and Dublin VFDs
• Corrected replat for Legends of Buffalo Ridge Phase III
• Sheriff's Office participation in the Law Enforcement Support Office Program (LESO)

The minutes contain only a blank public participation form and procedural notices. No agenda items, motions, votes, or official actions are recorded for this meeting.

Commissioner Court

The Commissioners Court will meet in an emergency session to discuss and potentially approve payroll and overtime records. The meeting is scheduled for October 11, 2022.

• Approval of Payroll Distribution Register
• Approval of Overtime Register

The Erath County Commissioners Court approved the Payroll Distribution Register and Overtime Register as originally run, even though a payroll session was split between fiscal years and new salary rates were not applied until October 1st. The Treasurer had concerns about liability, but the court decided to leave payroll as is. Employees will keep the extra money, but all elected officials must return the overage, with the process to be worked out with the County Attorney.

• Approved Payroll Distribution Register and Overtime Register as run (5-0)

Commissioner Court

The Commissioners Court will meet in a special session to open and award bids for a used row crop tractor and annual road materials. The body will also consider participating in the 2023 Indigent Defense Grant Program.

• Bids for Used Row Crop Tractor
• Bids for annual road materials
• 2023 Erath County Resolution for Indigent Defense Grant Program
• Approval of invoices for regular and recurring payment

The Commissioners Court awarded the bid for a used row crop tractor to Craigmyle Farm Equipment for $109,500. The court also accepted all bids for annual road materials except those from Patch N Pave and Innovative Roadway Solutions. Additionally, the court approved participation in the 2023 Indigent Defense Grant Program, allowed the IT Department to participate in an Electronic Recycling Event with the City of Stephenville, and temporarily assigned the Auditor's Office to handle Human Resource and Payroll Officer duties.

• Awarded bid for used row crop tractor to Craigmyle Farm Equipment for $109,500 (Motion 2022-334).
• Accepted all bids for annual road materials except those from Patch N Pave and Innovative Roadway Solutions (Motion 2022-337).
• Approved 2023 Erath County Resolution to participate in the Indigent Defense Grant Program (Motion 2022-338).
• Approved invoices for regular and recurring payment as presented by the County Auditor (Motion 2022-339).
• Allowed IT Department to participate in Electronic Recycling Event with City of Stephenville, cost not to exceed $6,000 (Motion 2022-340).
• Allowed IT Department to dispose of zero value items at the Electronic Recycling Event (Motion 2022-341).
• Assigned Auditor's Office to fulfill Human Resource and Payroll Officer duties on a temporary basis (Motion 2022-342).

Commissioner Court

The Commissioners Court will meet in a special session to open and award bids for a used row crop tractor and annual road materials. The body will also consider participation in a state grant for indigent defense and an electronic recycling event.

• Bids for Used Row Crop Tractor
• Bids for annual road materials
• 2023 Erath County Resolution for Indigent Defense Grant Program
• Electronic Recycling Event with City of Stephenville (estimated cost not to exceed $6,000.00)
• Temporary assignment of Auditor's Office to Human Resource and Payroll Officer duties

Commissioner Court

The Erath County Commissioner Court approved a memorandum of understanding with Fletcher Animal Clinic PC to facilitate platting of Property ID# R000064256 into four lots, with the county providing variances and coordinating with TCEQ. The court also approved a pre-adjudication detention services agreement with Guadalupe County Juvenile Board for juvenile detention at $250 per day, and a fire service agreement with Desdemona Volunteer Fire Department. Additionally, the court acknowledged the Texas Association of Counties Retiree Medical Program requirements.

• Approved MOU with Fletcher Animal Clinic PC for platting Property ID# R000064256 into four lots
• Approved pre-adjudication detention services agreement with Guadalupe County Juvenile Board at $250/day per juvenile
• Approved fire service agreement with Desdemona Volunteer Fire Department for fire suppression and emergency rescue
• Acknowledged Texas Association of Counties Retiree Medical Program requirements

Commissioner Court

The Commissioners Court unanimously adopted the 2022-2023 budget and set the 2022 tax rate at $0.4119 per $100 valuation, which is equal to the no-new-revenue rate. The court also set the tax levy, approved a road material purchase contract, approved out-of-state training, and took no action on appointing a Human Resource and Payroll Officer.

• Adopted 2022-2023 budget (unanimous)
• Set 2022 tax rate at $0.4199 per $100 valuation (unanimous)
• Set tax levy: General Fund $0.2995, Interest & Sinking $0.0112, Road & Bridge $0.1012 (unanimous)
• Approved Precinct 1 contract with Ronald Gossett for road material at $1.00 per yard for 2 years (unanimous)
• Approved $234.98 for meal ticket for Cyndi Smith's out-of-state training at Emergency Management Institute in Maryland (unanimous)
• Took no action on appointing Human Resource and Payroll Officer

Commissioner Court

The minutes record only the execution of a duplicate-original contract between Collin County and Erath County juvenile probation departments. No votes, discussions, or other decisions by the Erath County Commissioners Court are documented.

Commissioner Court

The Erath County Commissioner's Court approved several road and bridge projects totaling over $1.2 million, including a $1.1 million contract for CR 123 and CR 124 improvements. The court also approved a $100,000 emergency repair for a bridge on CR 456. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved $1.1M contract for CR 123 and CR 124 road improvements (unanimous)
• Approved $100,000 emergency bridge repair on CR 456 (unanimous)

Commissioner Court

The Commissioners Court will meet in a special session to conduct a budget workshop. The body will also consider approving a job description for a School Resource Deputy for the Erath County Sheriffs Office.

• Budget Workshop
• Approval of School Resource Deputy Job Description for Erath County Sheriffs Office
• Closed Executive Session to discuss personnel, legal matters, and real estate

The Erath County Commissioners Court approved a School Resource Deputy job description for the Sheriff's Office, with the school district paying salary and the county covering benefits. The vote was unanimous. The court also held a budget workshop and discussed purchase order deadlines and contracts for volunteer fire departments.

• Approved School Resource Deputy job description (school pays salary, county pays benefits) — unanimous (5-0)

Commissioner Court

The Commissioner's Court will hold a public hearing regarding the adoption of subdivision regulations and a Takings Impact Assessment. The body will also consider budget increases and equipment bids for Precinct 1.

• Public hearing on proposed subdivision regulations and Takings Impact Assessment
• Proposed increase of Meals on Wheels annual budget to $25,000.00
• Commercial Lease Agreement for the Juvenile probation building (9/1/22-8/31/23)
• Precinct 1 request to bid for a used John Deere 7330 Tractor
• Official Bonds and Oaths for Jennifer Carey in the amount of $50,000 each

The Commissioner's Court approved a bond for a county official. The minutes contain only this procedural action and related certification forms.

• Approved bond for county official (no vote tally recorded)

Commissioner Court

The Commissioners Court will meet to conduct budget workshops and discuss employee benefits and insurance. The body will also consider appointments for Democrat election judges and review invoices for payment.

• Budget Workshops
• Approval of invoices for regular and recurring payment
• Appointment of Democrat election judges for two-year terms
• Discussion on staffing for the JP2 office
• Request from Meals on Wheels regarding donation

The Erath County Commissioners Court approved routine invoices totaling $112,522.74 and reappointed Democrat election judges for a two-year term. The court also entered closed executive session to discuss personnel, legal matters, and real estate, but took no votes during that session. A request from Meals on Wheels to increase funding to $25,000 was heard but no action was taken.

• Approved $112,522.74 in invoices for regular and recurring payments (unanimous)
• Approved Democrat election judge appointments for a two-year term (unanimous)
• Entered closed executive session at 1:10 p.m. to discuss personnel, legal matters, and real estate (unanimous)
• Reopened open session at 1:27 p.m. with no votes taken during closed session

Commissioner Court

The Commissioner's Court will discuss the November 8, 2022, general election and a proposed weather radar system. The body is also reviewing several subdivision plat approvals and variance requests.

• Proposed CASA radar system for severe weather detection costing approximately $1 million
• Order of General Election to be held November 8, 2022
• Purchase of an Alamo Maverick boom mower for $19,500
• Sale of surplus K9 Jax for $1,800 and K9 Joop for $700
• Plat approvals and variances for Stillwater, Oak View, and Trinity Ridge subdivisions

The Erath County Commissioner Court approved a three-year LexisNexis subscription agreement for the County Court at Law, with monthly fees starting at $84 and increasing annually by 7.5%. The agreement covers one professional user and up to three support staff users, with access to News, Briefs, Pleadings & Motions, Texas Practice Library, and National Primary Enhanced content.

• Approved LexisNexis subscription for County Court at Law (3-year term, $84-$92/month)

Commissioner Court

The Commissioner's Court will discuss a Texas Health ARPA funding proposal and various administrative approvals. The body is deciding on lease agreements, tax rate officer appointments, and road material bids.

• Texas Health draft concept for ARPA funding proposal
• Replat for Mountain Lakes, Lots 604 and 605, Sec. 2
• Juvenile Probation office lease at 1011 N Graham for 2022-2023 Budget Year
• Optional Road and Bridge fee for CY2023
• Pre-Application meeting for Lone Oak Cabins rural development at 110 Stewart Ln

The court approved a replat for Mountain Lakes Lots 604 and 605, extended the burn ban for 90 days, and accepted the Juvenile Probation office lease for another year. Several items were postponed, including the Texas Health ARPA proposal and a DAR display request. A motion to pay for CDL training for a Precinct 2 employee died for lack of a second.

• Approved replat for Mountain Lakes Lots 604 and 605 (unanimous)
• Extended burn ban for 90 days (unanimous)
• Accepted Juvenile Probation office lease at 1011 N Graham for 2022-2023 (unanimous)
• Authorized County Auditor to prepare bid requests for road materials for Oct 2022–Sep 2023 (unanimous)
• Appointed Tax Assessor-Collector Jennifer Carey as Designated Officer to calculate tax rates for 2022-2023 (unanimous)
• Approved City-Tele-Coin contract for the jail (unanimous)
• Approved going out for proposal for health benefits for county employees (unanimous)
• Approved payroll distribution and overtime register, budget amendments, and regular invoices (all unanimous)

Commissioner Court

The Commissioners Court will meet for a special session to conduct budget workshops with department heads and elected officials. The meeting also includes a closed executive session to discuss personnel, legal matters, and real estate.

• Budget workshops with elected officials and department heads
• Executive session regarding personnel
• Executive session regarding legal matters
• Executive session regarding real estate

The Erath County Commissioners Court met in special session on August 5, 2022, for budget workshops with the Emergency Management, Jail, and Sheriff's Office departments. No formal decisions were made; the meeting adjourned without entering executive session or taking any votes.

• Held budget workshop with Emergency Management (Cyndi Smith)
• Held budget workshop with Jail and Sheriff's Office (Matt Coates)
• No executive session held
• Motion to adjourn approved (all ayes)

Commissioner Court

The Commissioners Court will meet for a special session to conduct budget workshops with department heads and elected officials. The meeting also includes a closed executive session to discuss personnel, legal, and real estate matters.

• Budget workshops with elected officials and department heads
• Executive session regarding personnel
• Executive session regarding legal matters
• Executive session regarding real estate

The Erath County Commissioners Court met in special session on August 4, 2022, primarily to hold budget workshops with elected officials and department heads. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting was procedural, with no public comment and no closed session. The court adjourned without taking any formal votes.

• Held budget workshops with District Clerk, Fire Marshal, Veterans Office, JP Precinct 1, and Constable Precinct 2
• No closed executive session held
• Adjourned without formal action

Commissioner Court

The Erath County Commissioners Court will meet in a special session to discuss and potentially act on a subdivision plat and law enforcement training. The meeting also includes budget workshops with department heads and elected officials.

• Preliminary Plat Application for Trinity Ridge Subdivision
• Request for Investigator Bennett to attend narcotics investigation school in Nevada
• Transportation contract with Pecan Valley Centers (MHMR)
• Budget Workshops with elected officials and department heads

The Erath County Commissioners Court approved the preliminary plat for Trinity Ridge Subdivision (motion carried, no votes against). They also approved travel for an ECSO investigator to attend narcotics school in Nevada, with the City of Stephenville covering airfare and hotel. A transportation contract with Pecan Valley Centers (MHMR) was tabled. No executive session was held.

• Approved preliminary plat for Trinity Ridge Subdivision (motion carried, no votes against)
• Approved ECSO Investigator Bennett to attend narcotics investigation school in Nevada; City of Stephenville to pay airfare and hotel (motion carried, no votes against)
• Tabled transportation contract with Pecan Valley Centers (MHMR) (motion carried, no votes against)

Commissioner Court

The Erath County Commissioner's Court will discuss several land development requests and infrastructure variances. The body is also reviewing an interlocal agreement with the City of Dublin and a transportation contract with Pecan Valley Centers.

• Final Plat and road bond for Sunrise Mountain Ranch
• Variance for grading at Sunrise Mountain Ranch culverts
• Variance for Black Mountain Energy Storage Project site access
• Interlocal Agreement with City of Dublin regarding ETJ
• Transportation Contract with Pecan Valley Centers

The Erath County Commissioners Court approved the final plat, road bond, and a culvert grading variance for Sunrise Mountain Ranch, and approved an interlocal agreement with the City of Dublin regarding extraterritorial jurisdiction. The court also tabled a variance for the Black Mountain Energy Storage Project and a transportation contract with Pecan Valley Centers. All votes were unanimous (5-0) where recorded.

• Approved variance for grading at all culverts of Sunrise Mountain Ranch (5-0)
• Approved Final Plat of Sunrise Mountain Ranch (5-0)
• Approved road bond for Sunrise Mountain Ranch (5-0)
• Approved revised Job Description for Administrative Assistant to County Judge (5-0)
• Approved Interlocal Agreement with City of Dublin regarding ETJ (5-0)
• Approved publication of public hearing notice on new subdivision rules (5-0)
• Tabled variance for Black Mountain Energy Storage Project (5-0)
• Tabled Transportation Contract with Pecan Valley Centers (5-0)

Commissioner Court

The Erath County Commissioners Court granted a petition to re-appoint Ken Luker and Darrell Brown to the Board of Directors of a local district for new four-year terms ending in 2026. The court also approved the payroll distribution register and overtime register for the July 6, 2022 payroll period. No other substantive decisions were recorded in the minutes.

• Re-appointed Ken Luker and Darrell Brown to district board for four-year terms (unanimous)
• Approved payroll distribution register for July 6, 2022 totaling $526,839.15
• Approved overtime register for July 6, 2022 totaling $15,447.57

Commissioner Court

The Commissioners Court will meet in a special session to review bids for a used motor grader and a potential trade-in of a JD 770 B Motor Grader. The body will also discuss the creation, funding, and pay rate for a Subdivision Coordinator position.

• Bids for a used motor grader with a JD 770 B Motor Grader trade-in option
• Creation of a Subdivision Coordinator position
• Funding and rate of pay for the Subdivision Coordinator
• Closed executive session regarding personnel, legal matters, and real estate

The Erath County Commissioners Court approved the purchase of a used motor grader from LSR Enterprise, LLC for $175,000, including a $30,000 trade-in for the county's JD 770B grader. The motion was made by Commissioner Ray, seconded by Commissioner Buck, and passed unanimously. Three items regarding creating, funding, and setting pay for a Subdivision Coordinator position were all marked as 'Pass / No Action,' meaning no decision was made. The meeting adjourned at 1:33 p.m.

• Approved LSR Enterprise, LLC bid of $175,000 for used motor grader with $30,000 trade-in (unanimous)
• Took no action on creating Subdivision Coordinator position
• Took no action on funding Subdivision Coordinator position
• Took no action on setting Subdivision Coordinator pay rate

Commissioner Court

The Commissioners Court will meet in a special session to discuss the creation, funding, and pay rate of a temporary Emergency Assistant County Auditor position. The body will also consider the appointment and salary of Mark Kaiser for this role.

• Creation of a temporary Emergency Assistant County Auditor position
• Funding and rate of pay for the temporary auditor position
• Appointment and salary of Mark Kaiser as Temporary Emergency Assistant County Auditor
• Closed Executive Session to discuss personnel, legal matters, and real estate

The Erath County Commissioners Court, with County Judge Alfonso Campos absent and Commissioner Joe Brown presiding, unanimously approved creating a temporary Emergency Assistant County Auditor position, funding it, setting the pay at $5,000 per month, and appointing Mark Kaiser to the role. The appointment was made because County Auditor Kent Reeves was absent or unable to perform his duties, with the term expiring October 31, 2022. The court also approved a $5,000 bond for Kaiser. No other substantive decisions were made; the closed executive session was not needed.

• Created temporary Emergency Assistant County Auditor position (unanimous)
• Approved funding for temporary Emergency Assistant County Auditor position (unanimous)
• Set pay for temporary position at $5,000 per month (unanimous)
• Appointed Mark Kaiser as Temporary Emergency Assistant County Auditor with salary (unanimous)

Commissioner Court

The Commissioner's Court will discuss safety requirements and proposed ordinances for solar facilities. The body is also considering a local disaster declaration for wildfires and a corresponding burn ban. Other business includes several property re-plats and a variance for the Black Mountain Energy Storage Project.

• Proposed ordinances for Solar Facilities
• Declaration of Local Disaster: Wildfire and potential burn ban
• Variance for Black Mountain Energy Storage Project site access
• Preliminary Plat Application for Texan Ranch West subdivision in Pct. 2
• Re-plats for Mountain Lakes (Lots 1224-1228, 510-511, 687-689) and Heritage Hills (Lots 16-18)

The Commissioner Court meeting consisted solely of receiving monthly reports from the Constable, County Clerk, and District Clerk for May 2022. No substantive decisions, approvals, or policy actions were taken during this session.

• Received Constable Pct. 1 monthly report for May 2022
• Received Constable Pct. 2 monthly report for May 2022
• Received County Clerk monthly report for May 2022
• Received District Clerk monthly report for May 2022

Commissioner Court

The Commissioner Court will discuss access and a variance for the Black Mountain Energy Storage Project. The body is also considering a transportation contract with the Central Texas Rural Transit District and a zoning change in Stephenville.

• Proposed zoning change for 157 W. Washington from Downtown to Planned Development
• Transportation Contract with Central Texas Rural Transit District for no-cost emergency services
• Annexation of 37.848 acres into the Corporate City Limits of Dublin
• Discussion on banning fireworks sales from June 24, 2022, through July 4, 2022
• Request for bids for a used motor grader with a trade-in option for a JD 770 B

The minutes contain no formal decisions or votes. The court reviewed a Tyler Technologies software quote for the Erath County Sheriff's office totaling $15,592 one-time and $5,412 annual recurring fees, and received a COVID-19 update showing 6,014 confirmed cases and 123 fatalities as of June 13, 2022.

Commissioner Court

The Erath County Commissioners Court will meet in a special session to discuss a preliminary application and five variances for Sunrise Mountain Ranch. The body will also hold a closed executive session to discuss personnel, legal matters, and real estate.

• Preliminary Application for Sunrise Mountain Ranch, County Road 175
• 5 variances for Sunrise Mountain Ranch, County Road 175
• Executive session regarding personnel, legal matters, and real estate

The Erath County Commissioners Court unanimously approved the preliminary application for the Sunrise Mountain Ranch subdivision on County Road 175, a 508.24-acre, 166-lot development. The court also approved all five requested variances to subdivision regulations, covering block length, cul-de-sac length, street construction timing, plat scale, and lot frontage. No other business was conducted; the meeting adjourned at 1:15 p.m.

• Approved preliminary application for Sunrise Mountain Ranch, County Road 175 (3-0)
• Approved 5 variances for Sunrise Mountain Ranch, including block length, cul-de-sac length, street construction timing, plat scale, and lot frontage (3-0)

Commissioner Court

The Commissioner's Court will hold a special session to review new subdivision and rural development rules. The body will also consider an interlocal agreement with the City of Stephenville concerning development in the Extraterritorial Jurisdiction Zone.

• Workshop with Joe England on new Erath County Subdivision/Rural Development Rules
• Interlocal Agreement with City of Stephenville regarding development and the Extraterritorial Jurisdiction Zone
• Closed Executive Session regarding personnel, legal matters, and real estate

The Commissioner's Court approved an interlocal agreement with the City of Stephenville, granting Erath County exclusive jurisdiction to regulate subdivision plats and related permits in Stephenville's extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ), contingent on city approval and final review by the county engineer. The court also held a workshop on new subdivision/rural development rules and discussed new business, including leaving the burn ban in place and interviewing IT applicants.

• Approved Interlocal Agreement with City of Stephenville (2022-154) (unanimous)
• Held workshop on new Subdivision/Rural Development Rules
• Left burn ban in place
• Discussed interviewing applicants for IT position
• Discussed posting opening in county judge's office

Commissioner Court

The Commissioner's Court is meeting to review plat applications for new developments and discuss employee compensation. The body will also consider a burn ban and the purchase of equipment for Precinct 2.

• Pre-application for Carpenter Farms (106 lots on 335.2 acres) on County Road 428
• Final Plat Application for Hifam Industrial Park in Pct. 3
• Plat Applications for 701 Estates MHP and Texan Ranch West subdivision
• Discussion and action on mid-year pay raises
• Request for Pct. 2 to purchase a used Rhino DB150 side-boom mower from McAlister, OK

The Erath County Commissioner's Court approved a $6,500 audio and live-streaming upgrade for its courtroom, tabled action on mid-year pay raises and two subdivision plats, and extended the county burn ban. The court also approved the final plat for Hifam Industrial Park, a commercial filming application, and routine financial reports and payments.

• Approved $6,500 courtroom audio/live-stream upgrade (4-1, Buck no)
• Tabled mid-year pay raises pending fund review
• Tabled Texan Ranch West variance and plat
• Approved Hifam Industrial Park final plat
• Approved commercial filming for The Last Podcast on the Left
• Extended burn ban
• Approved Sheriff's Office zero-value list disposal
• Approved April 2022 treasurer's report

Commissioner Court

The Erath County Commissioners Court is meeting in special session to canvass the May 7 constitutional amendment election and to discuss and possibly act on mid-year pay increases. The agenda also includes a closed executive session for personnel, legal, and real estate matters, plus any new business.

• Canvass of May 7, 2022 Constitutional Amendment Election
• Workshop and possible action on mid-year pay increases
• Closed executive session for personnel, legal, and real estate discussions

The Erath County Commissioners Court canvassed the May 7, 2022 constitutional amendment election, approving the results unanimously. The court also discussed mid-year pay increases but took no action, and no executive session was held. New business included discussion of ARPA funds, with a need to create an agenda item noted.

• Approved canvass of May 7 constitutional amendment election (unanimous)
• Took no action on mid-year pay increase
• No executive session held
• Discussed ARPA fund, need to create agenda item

Commissioner Court

The Erath County Commissioners Court is meeting in special session to discuss and possibly act on new subdivision and rural development rules, followed by a closed executive session for personnel, legal, and real estate matters. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with items for new business and adjournment.

• Workshop on new Erath County Subdivision/Rural Development rules
• Closed executive session for personnel, legal, and real estate matters
• Discussion of any new business

The Erath County Commissioners Court met in special session and held a workshop with Joe England on new subdivision and rural development rules. No substantive decisions were made; the court only recessed for lunch, reconvened, and adjourned. The closed executive session was not needed, and no new business was discussed.

• Recessed from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. (unanimous)
• Reconvened at 1:02 p.m. (unanimous)
• Adjourned at 3:35 p.m. (unanimous)

Commissioner Court

The Erath County Commissioner's Court approved an interlocal agreement with the City of Dublin to pave 1000 feet of N Post Oak Street using county equipment and personnel. The court also approved fence row clearing for sight distance on two county roads, the payroll and overtime registers, regular invoice payments, and a road bore permit for CenturyLink. No action was taken on the burn ban, which remains off.

• Approved interlocal agreement with City of Dublin to pave 1000' of N Post Oak Street (unanimous)
• Approved pushing 1000' fence row for Stevens on CR401 (unanimous)
• Approved pushing 800' fence row for Elston on CR398 (unanimous)
• Approved Payroll Distribution Register and Overtime Register (unanimous)
• Approved invoices for regular and recurring payment (unanimous)
• Approved road bore permit for CenturyLink under CR180 (unanimous)
• No action on burn ban; remains off

Commissioner Court

The Erath County Commissioners Court meets April 25, 2022, to act on a consent agenda, a final subdivision plat, midyear pay increases, a burn ban, and a FEMA hazard mitigation grant application. The court will also hold pre-application meetings for two developments and an RV park, and enter closed session for personnel, legal, and real estate matters.

• Approve final plat of Big Cedar Fields subdivision, Pct. 4 (preliminary approved 3.28.22)
• Approve seeking funding under Hazard Mitigation Grant Program related to FEMA-DR-4485
• Approve midyear pay increases
• Road bore permit for Lipan Telephone Co. to place copper cable at Lakeside Drive, Pct. 3
• Discussion and Action on Burn Ban

The Erath County Commissioner's Court approved the final plat for the Big Cedar Fields subdivision in Precinct 4, along with several other routine items. The court also approved seeking funding under the FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, a road bore permit for Lipan Telephone Co., and lifted the county burn ban. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Consent Agenda including monthly/quarterly departmental reports (5-0)
• Approved Larry Smith as Chair of the Erath County Historical Commission (5-0)
• Approved Final Plat of Big Cedar Fields subdivision in Pct. 4 (5-0)
• Approved seeking funding under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program related to FEMA-DR-4485 (5-0)
• Approved road bore permit for Lipan Telephone Co. to place copper cable at Lakeside Drive in Pct. 3 (5-0)
• Approved March 2022 monthly treasurer's report (5-0)
• Approved quarterly investment report (5-0)
• Approved Payroll Distribution Register and Overtime Register (5-0)

Commissioner Court

The Erath County Commissioners Court is holding an emergency session to consider a limited agenda. The only action item is the presentation and acceptance of the Official Bond and Oath for the County Auditor First Assistant. The remainder of the meeting is scheduled for closed executive session to discuss personnel, legal matters, and real estate.

• Presentation and acceptance of Official Bond and Oath of Kay McLearen, County Auditor First Assistant
• Closed executive session to discuss personnel, legal matters, and real estate

The Erath County Commissioners Court met in emergency session and unanimously approved the official bond and oath of Kay McLearen as County Auditor First Assistant, granting her authority to perform all statutory duties of the county auditor in the absence of County Auditor Kent Reeves. The court also entered closed executive session to discuss personnel, legal matters, and real estate, but no votes were taken in closed session. The meeting adjourned shortly after reconvening.

• Accepted bond and oath of Kay McLearen as County Auditor First Assistant (unanimous)
• Approved order granting Kay McLearen authority to perform county auditor duties in Kent Reeves' absence (unanimous)
• Recessed into closed executive session for personnel, legal, and real estate discussions (unanimous)
• Reconvened in open session after closed session (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Commissioner Court

The Erath County Commissioner's Court will meet to discuss and potentially approve a contingent fee contract with Perdue Brandon Fielder Collins and Mott, LLP for collecting delinquent government receivables. The agenda also includes presentations for two proposed subdivisions, variances to platting requirements, and several routine approvals such as payroll, invoices, and budget adjustments.

• Contingent fee contract with Perdue Brandon Fielder Collins and Mott, LLP for delinquent receivables collection
• Pre-application presentation for Texas West Subdivision (L1 Contracting/Hollyfield Enterprises, Inc.) in Pct. 2
• Pre-application presentation for 701 Estates Mobile Home Park (R&N Light Properties, LLC) in Pct. 1
• Variance to platting requirements for Parcels R77530 and R77531 in Pct. 2
• Variance for Josey Key to install driveway off CR407 in Pct. 2

The Erath County Commissioner's Court approved a contingent fee contract with Perdue Brandon Fielder Collins & Mott, LLP to collect delinquent government receivables, including court fines and fees, with a 30% collection fee added to debts over 60 days past due. The court also approved several other routine items, including employee service awards, a proclamation for Sexual Assault Awareness and Child Abuse Prevention month, variances for platting and driveway access, contract date corrections, security cameras, payroll, invoices, budget adjustments, and an after-action meeting for the Big L Fire. The live-stream equipment bid was discussed but no action was taken, and the burn ban was left in place.

• Approved contingent fee contract with Perdue Brandon Fielder Collins & Mott, LLP for delinquent debt collection (unanimous)
• Approved Employee Deductible Reimbursement Form (Commissioner Ray abstained)
• Approved variance to platting requirements for Parcels R77530 and R77531 (unanimous)
• Approved contract date corrections for Mary Ann Mize and Alan Hines caliche agreements (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of security cameras for Maintenance Barn 2 for $4,990.16 (unanimous)
• Approved Payroll Distribution Register and Overtime Register (unanimous)
• Approved invoices for regular and recurring payment (unanimous)
• Approved budget adjustments (unanimous)

Commissioner Court

The Erath County Commissioner's Court will meet to approve routine items and several wildfire-related actions, including a final disaster declaration, assistance filing, and debris removal. They will also consider a $258,483 repayment to the Texas Comptroller for overpaid sales tax, surplus property sales, and a new full-time District Attorney Investigator.

• Approve final Disaster Declaration filed 3/21/2022 by County Judge Campos
• Approve repayment of $258,483.11 in sales tax overpayment to Texas Comptroller
• Approve surplus sale of Sheriff's Office vehicles and firearms via Govdeal.com and to Texan Guns and Gear
• Approve lease certificate for VilleCom, LLC communications tower at 743 CR 359, Stephenville
• Discuss and act on burn ban

Commissioner Court

The Erath County Commissioners Court will hold a special session to discuss and possibly act on several items, including an update on Annex II construction, approval of a bond for Justice of the Peace Janice Rutledge, and an amendment to a purchase agreement with Tyler Technologies for credit card machines. The court will also enter a closed executive session to discuss personnel, legal, and real estate matters.

• Presentation on Annex II construction by Brian Gaffin
• Approval of bond for Justice of the Peace Pet. #2 (Janice Rutledge)
• Amendment to purchase agreement with Tyler Technologies for credit card machines
• Closed executive session for personnel, legal, and real estate matters

The Erath County Commissioner Court approved a $5,000 bond for Justice of the Peace Precinct 2 Janice Rutledge and approved an amendment to the Tyler Technologies purchase agreement to add credit card machines for offices that accept payments, at a cost of $2,954. Both motions passed unanimously. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting also included a presentation on Annex II construction and a note on recent fires covering 11,000 acres.

• Approved $5,000 bond for Janice Rutledge, JP Precinct 2 (unanimous)
• Approved $2,954 amendment to Tyler Technologies agreement for credit card machines (unanimous)

Commissioner Court

The Erath County Commissioner's Court approved an order for a May 7, 2022 special election for the Texas Constitutional Amendment Election, including early voting days and hours. The court also approved price increases for funeral home services, a contract with Waldrop Construction for Annex 2, and a donation of a storage building to the Humane Society. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved Order of Special Election for May 7, 2022 (5-0)
• Approved price increases for Erath County Funeral Home services (5-0)
• Approved contract for Annex 2 with Waldrop Construction (5-0)
• Approved donation of storage building to Humane Society (5-0)
• Approved purchasing agreement with Mary Ann Mize to grind caliche (5-0)
• Approved purchasing agreement with Alan Hines to grind caliche (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 holding a special session to discuss and potentially take action on the SERI Grant Application. The agenda includes a workshop followed by discussion and possible action on the application.

• Workshop on SERI Grant Application
• Discussion and action on SERI Grant Application

The Commissioner's Court held a special meeting to discuss and act on the SERI Grant Application. A motion to approve the application, with Cindy Smith in Emergency Management preparing and submitting it on behalf of the county, was made by Commissioner Ray, seconded by Commissioner Stephens, and passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 9:46 a.m.

• Approved SERI Grant Application (unanimous)

Commissioner Court

The Erath County Commissioners Court meets Feb. 28, 2022, to discuss and possibly act on routine reports, a burn ban, and several funding and grant requests. Key items include joining the TEVA opioid settlement, applying for a radio communications grant, and approving the payroll register and invoices.

• Discussion and action on Burn Ban
• Approve TIDC FY22 Formula Grant Resolution
• Participate in TEVA opioid settlement and submit Exhibit B to Texas AG
• EMC request to apply for SERI Grant through Dept. of Homeland Security for radio communications
• Approve Republican election judge/clerk list

The Commissioner's Court unanimously approved all agenda items, including joining the TEVA opioid settlement, approving $271,650 in regular invoices, and accepting the TIDC FY22 Formula Grant Resolution. The court also approved the payroll and overtime registers, the January 2022 treasurer's report, and the 2021 Racial Profiling Report. No items were denied or tabled.

• Approved monthly reports (5-0)
• Approved payroll and overtime registers (5-0)
• Approved January 2022 treasurer's report (5-0)
• Approved TIDC FY22 Formula Grant Resolution (5-0)
• Approved invoices totaling $271,650.00 (5-0)
• Approved 2021 Racial Profiling Report of Pct.2 Constable Ryan Gibson (5-0)
• Approved Republican election judge/clerk list (5-0)
• Approved participation in TEVA opioid settlement (5-0)

Commissioner Court

The Erath County Commissioners Court is meeting with a short agenda. The main items are a closed executive session to discuss personnel, legal matters, and real estate, followed by discussion of new business, which includes accepting Thetis Edwards' resignation from the Erath County Historical Commission board. The agenda is otherwise procedural.

• Closed executive session under Texas Open Meetings Act for personnel, legal, and real estate matters
• Resignation of Thetis Edwards from the Erath County Historical Commission board
• Discussion of any new business

The Erath County Commissioner's Court approved the final plat for the Green Deer RV Resort, including two variances related to engineer certification and road construction standards. The court also approved a one-time payment of $253,313.45 to the Texas Comptroller to settle an overpayment of local sales and use taxes. All other agenda items were approved unanimously, except for two items that were passed with no action taken.

• Approved the Replat of Collier Diamond C Ranch Estates, Lots 17-42 (motion carried).
• Approved Erath County assuming maintenance for Stone Gate Drive in Pct. 1 (motion carried).
• Approved Erath County assuming maintenance for Bird Song Ct and Wind Chime Ct in Pct. 4 (motion carried).
• Approved two variances and the final plat for Green Deer RV Resort (motions carried).
• Approved paying back $253,313.45 to the Texas Comptroller for a sales tax overpayment (motion carried).
• Approved the Payroll Distribution Register and Overtime Register (motion carried).
• Approved paying invoices totaling $476,881.00 (motion carried).
• Approved participating in the Endo opioid settlement (motion carried).

Commissioner Court

The Commissioners Court received the independent audit report for fiscal year 2020, which showed the county's net position increased by $2,645,660 to $44,887,158. The audit, dated February 2, 2022, gave an unmodified opinion on the financial statements. No formal action was recorded in the minutes; the document is the audit report itself.

• Received independent audit report for FY2020 with unmodified opinion
• Reported net position increase of $2,645,660 to $44,887,158
• Reported General Fund unassigned balance of $19,675,855 (117% of expenditures)
• Reported $2,385,000 in outstanding certificates of obligation
• Reported net pension liability of $1,099,845, down from $4,294,315

Commissioner Court

The Erath County Commissioners Court approved a contract with Waldrop Construction Co., Inc. for the construction of Annex III, and appointed Commissioners Dee Stephens and Joe Brown as representatives for the project. The court also approved the final plat and variances for the Legends of Buffalo Ridge, Phase III subdivision, along with several other routine items including election services contracts, a Tyler Technologies agreement, and a vaccination center MOU.

• Approved contract with Waldrop Construction Co., Inc. for Annex III construction (5-0)
• Appointed Dee Stephens and Joe Brown as representatives for the construction contract (5-0)
• Approved final plat for Legends of Buffalo Ridge, Phase III (5-0)
• Granted variances for engineer certification, roads, block length, and cul-de-sac length for Legends of Buffalo Ridge (5-0)
• Approved Joint Primary Election Services Contracts with Republican and Democratic parties for March 1, 2022 primary (5-0)
• Approved modification to Tyler Technologies agreement to add law enforcement services for $37,000 plus annual maintenance (5-0)
• Approved MOU with City of Stephenville for operation of Erath County Vaccination Center (5-0)
• Approved invoices for regular and recurring payment totaling $558,896.24 (5-0)

Commissioner Court

The Commissioners Court accepted a performance bond from Pear Tree Properties, LLC, with Insurors Indemnity Company as surety, for $115,056, covering road and drainage construction in the Eastwood Ranch subdivision at 440 CR 494, Stephenville. A rider increased the bond to $118,556, matching a contractor quote from Jay Mills Contracting, Inc. The court also approved an interlocal agreement with the City of Dublin allowing the Dublin municipal court judge to arraign inmates at the Erath County Jail, with the county reimbursing travel at the IRS rate.

• Accepted performance bond for Eastwood Ranch subdivision road and drainage work ($115,056, later increased to $118,556)
• Approved interlocal agreement with City of Dublin for municipal judge to arraign jail inmates, with mileage reimbursement