Lamar County public meetings in 2024

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court will discuss equipment placement for WiFires Communications, LLC and a new subscription agreement for volunteer fire departments. The body will also consider changes to employee vacation and holiday policies.

• Equipment placement by WiFires Communications, LLC at 2805 North Main in exchange for County internet
• Subscription Agreement with Emergency Services Marketing Corp., Inc (IamResponding.com) for 20 volunteer fire agencies
• Rededication of the northernmost section of the Law Library for use as a Human Resource Office
• Designation of specific books and shelves as surplus or salvage property
• Updates to vacation and holiday policies in the Employee Handbook

The Lamar County Commissioners Court unanimously approved all agenda items, including allowing WiFires Communications to place equipment on the county tower at 2805 North Main in exchange for free internet service, rededicating part of the Law Library for a Human Resource Office, declaring certain books and shelves as surplus, approving a subscription agreement with ESMC for lamResponding.com, capping holiday and vacation hours at 60 with excess converted to sick time, and approving payment of claims. No items were denied or tabled.

• Approved WiFires Communications tower equipment placement for free internet (unanimous)
• Approved rededication of Law Library section for Human Resource Office (unanimous)
• Approved declaring identified books and shelves as surplus (unanimous)
• Approved ESMC subscription agreement for lamResponding.com, conditioned on Texas governing law (unanimous)
• Approved capping holiday and vacation hours at 60, excess to sick time (unanimous)
• Approved payment of claims, payroll, and other bills (unanimous)

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court will consider several financial matters, including new funding sources for road and vehicle repairs. The body will also discuss updates to employee vacation and holiday policies and review bids for gasoline and road materials.

• Memorandum of Understanding with Ark-Tex Council of Governments for $2,900 for community cleanup and outreach
• Cash Lease Agreement with Betty Slayden for $1,200 for a Precinct One stockpile area
• Special budget for $12,300 from Bobcat Contracting LLC for road repair expenses
• Special budget for $4,361.15 from Texas Association of Counties for Sheriff's Department vehicle repair
• Acceptance of a donated command trailer from Load Trail for emergency operations

The Lamar County Commissioners' Court unanimously approved multiple bids for road materials, including rock, culverts, asphalt, road oil, dirt, and rock hauling, as well as gasoline bids. They also approved a $2,900 grant agreement with Ark-Tex Council of Governments for a community cleanup event, extended the vacation accrual date, accepted a donated command trailer, and approved the auditor's financial reports and consent agenda items.

• Approved road material bids for stabilizer, culverts, rock, asphalt, rock hauling, road oil, and dirt (unanimous)
• Approved Senergy Petroleum bid for gasoline, with Offen Petroleum as alternate (unanimous)
• Approved $2,900 grant agreement with Ark-Tex COG for community cleanup (unanimous)
• Extended vacation accrual date to March 31, 2025 (unanimous)
• Accepted donation of command trailer from Load Trail (unanimous)
• Approved $1,200 cash lease with Betty Slayden for stockpile area (unanimous)
• Approved county auditor's monthly financial report for October 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items for new revenue and special budgets (unanimous)

Commissioners Court

The Lamar County Commissioners Court will discuss and possibly approve the final plat for East Wing Estates, an 18-lot subdivision on 20 acres off Farm Market Highway 137 in Precinct Two. They will also consider appointing two members to the Child Welfare Board and entering an interlocal agreement with the City of Paris for a federal Byrne Justice Assistance Grant. Other items include updates on courthouse repairs, jail roof additions, and a possible December meeting date change. The agenda includes routine approvals of minutes, claims, and line-item transfers.

• Final plat approval for East Wing Estates, 18 lots on 20 acres, off FM 137 in Precinct Two
• Appointment of Cynthia Smith and Sheri Arnold to the Lamar County Child Welfare Board
• Interlocal agreement with Paris Police for 2024 Byrne JAG grant (City acting as fiscal agent)
• Presentation of preliminary plan for roof additions to jail exercise rooms
• Executive session on pending litigation: County of Lamar vs. Purdue Pharma LP (MDL opioid case)

Commissioners Court

The Lamar County Commissioners Court will discuss and possibly approve a 60-month, $75,778.40 Axon Justice Premier Software Package for the District Attorney's office. Other items include approval of a 30-lot replat of Highway 82 Subdivision Phase II and a 31-lot plat of Bois d'are Estates, both on private roads. Lease renewals for the Red Cross, SAFE-T Crisis Center, and Texas Crime Stoppers at 2673 North Main are also on the agenda, along with a proclamation for 'Tree of Angels' week.

• Approve replat of Highway 82 Subdivision Phase II – 30 lots on 42.53 acres, private road, southwest of Paris
• Approve plat of Bois d'are Estates – 31 lots on 25 acres, private road, northwest of Paris
• Approve $75,778.40 Axon Justice Premier Software Package renewal for District Attorney office over 60 months
• Approve one-year lease renewals for Red Cross (802 SF), SAFE-T Crisis Center (2 offices), and Texas Crime Stoppers (1 office) at 2673 North Main
• Adopt proclamation declaring December 8–14, 2024 as 'Tree of Angels' week

Commissioners Court

Commissioners Court will discuss and possibly extend the outdoor burn ban in unincorporated areas due to dry conditions. They will also open bids for road materials under a CDBG grant project and consider a lease for a copier. The agenda includes a consent agenda with several certifications of unanticipated money for repairs and expenses, as well as regular items for bids on fuel and road materials.

• Continuation of outdoor burn ban in unincorporated portions of the county (Section 352.081, Texas Local Government Code)
• Open and possibly award bid for road materials under TxCDBG Project CDV21-0488
• Lease agreement for a copier in the Commissioners' office at $148.53/month for 60 months
• AirMedCare membership renewals for county employees and elected officials
• Consent agenda includes special budgets for $140,807.80 (courthouse water damage insurance), $3,902.50 (hail damage to Constable 1 vehicle), and smaller amounts for veterans services and scrap metal proceeds

Commissioners Court

The Lamar County Commissioners Court will hold a public hearing and consider reauthorizing county guidelines and criteria for granting tax abatements in reinvestment zones, along with a resolution (R2024-015). The court also plans to discuss a tax abatement agreement assignment to Mockingbird Storage Center, a grant for home-delivered meals, and updates on county facility repairs and budget transfers.

• Public hearing and resolution to reauthorize tax abatement guidelines under Chapter 312 of the Texas Tax Code (Resolution R2024-015)
• Consent to assign a 2022 tax abatement agreement to Mockingbird Storage Center, LLC
• Resolution for Lamar County Sheriff's Office to join the Ark-Tex Council of Governments Emergency Services Internet (ESInet) as a secondary PSAP (Resolution R2024-016)
• Fifth contract renewal with Appriss Insight for the Statewide Automated Victim Notification Service (SAVNS) from Sept 2024 to Aug 2025
• Receive executed County Road Crossing and Right-of-Way Use Agreement between Lamar County and MRG Goody Solar Project, LLC

Commissioners Court

The Lamar County Commissioners Court will hold a special meeting with the Paris City Council. The body will discuss and potentially take action on a partnership to establish a joint Fuel Farm.

• Potential partnership with the City of Paris for a joint Fuel Farm

Commissioners Court

The Lamar County Commissioners Court will hold a public hearing and consider Resolution R2024-015, which would authorize the county to participate in property tax abatements and adopt guidelines and criteria for granting them, as required by state law every two years.

• Public hearing on Resolution R2024-015 authorizing participation in property tax abatements

Commissioners Court

The Lamar County Commissioners Court will hold a special meeting with an executive session to discuss economic development negotiations with Bug Tussle Wind, LLC, followed by possible action. Other agenda items include a request from the City of Paris to use county parking lots for the Festival of Pumpkins, a proposed increase in plat filing fees, and the appointment of a deputy constable retroactive to September 16. Routine items such as line-item transfers and payment of claims are also scheduled.

• Executive session for economic development negotiations with Bug Tussle Wind, LLC
• Discussion/action on allowing City of Paris to use county parking lots for Festival of Pumpkins (Oct 25-26)
• Discussion/action on appointment of Matthew Bright as Deputy Constable for Precinct Four, retroactive to Sept 16
• Discussion/action on increasing filing fees for plats, requested by County Clerk
• Line-item transfers and approval of payroll/claims

Commissioners Court

The Lamar County Commissioners Court will hold a public hearing and consider approving an amendment to the tax abatement agreement with Lionshead Specialty Tire & Wheel. The court will also vote on final plat approval for a 59-lot subdivision, enter a construction contract for an emergency facility and fuel farm, and assign authority to issue single family bonds to the state housing agency. Routine items include proclamations, a county employee health fair, a tire collection event, and financial reports.

• Public hearing and resolution to amend Tax Abatement Agreement with Lionshead Specialty Tire & Wheel (Resolution R2024-014)
• Final plat approval for 'The Ranches at Twin Lakes' subdivision (592.98 acres, lots 1-59) in Precinct Two
• Contract with Smallwood Construction for County Emergency Facility and Fuel Farm at 2805 North Main Street, Paris
• Resolution to assign authority to issue single family bonds to Texas Department of Housing Community Affairs (TDHCA)
• Review of guidelines and criteria for tax abatements and 5 in 5 Housing In-fill Development Program

Commissioners Court

The Lamar County Commissioners Court will discuss and possibly extend the disaster declaration from the May 8-9 severe weather, which expires today. They will also consider approving the election order for the November 5 election, entering interlocal agreements for gravel road work in Toco and an auto theft task force with Paris, and contract with Flock Safety for cameras. Other items include the 2025 holiday schedule, pay schedule, and hazard mitigation funding resolutions.

• Discussion on continuing or discontinuing the May 8-9 severe weather disaster declaration, which expires Sept 9, 2024
• Authorize County Judge to sign the Order of Election for the November 5 election
• Interlocal Agreement with City of Toco for Precinct Two to provide gravel road construction equipment
• Interlocal Agreement with City of Paris for an auto theft task force funded by MVCPA grant (Sept 1, 2024 – Aug 31, 2025)
• Contract with Flock Safety for cameras funded by auto theft task force grant

The Commissioners Court unanimously approved the 2024-2025 pay schedule, the 2025 holiday schedule, and a routine/reoccurring items order. They also approved several interlocal agreements, including one with the City of Toco for gravel road work and one with the City of Paris for a joint auto theft task force. A resolution designating Grant Works as the management service provider for hazard mitigation funding was adopted, and WA Civil, LLC was selected as the engineering/architectural service provider for that program.

• Approved 2024-2025 Lamar County Pay Schedule (unanimous)
• Adopted 2025 holiday schedule (unanimous)
• Approved interlocal agreement with City of Toco for gravel road construction (unanimous)
• Approved interlocal agreement with City of Paris for MVCPA auto theft task force (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R2024-012 designating Grant Works for HMA funding (unanimous)
• Selected WA Civil, LLC as engineering/architectural provider for HMA funding (unanimous)
• Approved United Way parking space drawing for donors (unanimous)
• Approved payment of claims, payroll, and other bills (unanimous)

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court will hold a public hearing to discuss the proposed Bug Tussle Wind, LLC Project reinvestment zone, and may vote on an order to adopt and designate the zone under Texas Tax Code Chapter 312. This action would authorize potential tax abatements for the wind energy project.

• Public hearing on the Bug Tussle Wind, LLC Project reinvestment zone
• Consideration of an order to adopt and designate the reinvestment zone
• Potential tax abatement for wind energy development under Chapter 312

Commissioners Court

The Lamar County Commissioners’ Court will meet to hear a presentation from Aflac regarding policy offerings. The body will also conduct a short workshop concerning projects located at 2805 North Main in Paris.

• Presentation by Aflac representatives on additional policy offerings
• Workshop regarding projects at 2805 North Main, Paris

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court will discuss a contribution to the 1115 Medicaid Waiver Program for Paris Regional Medical Center and a health services agreement for jail inmates. The body will also consider a road use agreement for the MRG Goody Solar Project and a replat for Sumners Edge.

• Potential re-contribution of $304,688.59 to the 1115 Medicaid Waiver Program for Paris Regional Medical Center
• Health Services Agreement with Southern Health Partners, Inc. for medical, dental, and mental health services at Lamar County Jail
• Proposed 'County Road Crossing and Right of Way Use Agreement' with MRG Goody Solar Project, LLC
• Amended re-plat of lots 8-12 of Sumners Edge private subdivision (7.319 acres)
• Consideration of continuing the outdoor burn ban in unincorporated county areas

Commissioners Court

The Lamar County Commissioners Court will hold a public hearing and consider adopting the 2024/2025 budget, which includes a property tax increase of $546,529 (3.3%) over the previous year. The court will also vote separately to ratify the tax increase, with $494,035 of the increase coming from new property added to the tax roll. The meeting is a special session with only these agenda items.

• Public hearing on the proposed 2024/2025 Lamar County budget
• Action to adopt the budget for fiscal year 2024/2025
• Ratification of a property tax increase of $546,529 (3.3%) over last year's budget
• $494,035 of the tax increase is from new property on the tax roll
• Vote on the tax increase is separate from the budget adoption vote

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court will discuss a prohibition on outdoor burning in unincorporated areas of the county. The body will also receive an update on repairs needed for the courthouse and other county property.

• Proposed burn ban in unincorporated portions of the county
• Status update and potential action on courthouse and county property repairs

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court will hold a public hearing regarding a proposed tax increase for the 2024-2025 budget and consider adopting a tax rate of 0.2952. The body will also discuss several infrastructure projects and the 2025 fees for Sheriffs and Constables.

• Proposed 2024 tax rate of 0.2952
• Review of preliminary plat for 'The Ranches at Twin Lakes' (59 lots on 592.98 acres)
• Awarding of bid for Emergency Services building and fuel farm at 2805 North Main
• Setting of 2025 Sheriffs’ and Constables’ Fees
• Modification to Tax Abatement Agreement with MRG Goody Solar Project, LLC

Commissioners Court

At a special meeting, the Lamar County Commissioners Court will discuss and potentially decide on optional local fees for vehicle registration (road and bridge, child safety, and mobility fees), approve a two-year Memorandum of Understanding with Northeast Texas Crime Stoppers for office space at 2673 North Main, and award bids for road materials under a Texas Community Development Block Grant project (contract CDV21-0488). Additional items include updates on courthouse repairs, future projects at 2805 North Main (including geotechnical engineering for a communications tower), and bids for sale of a bridge in Precinct Two. An executive session is scheduled to discuss hiring for the Human Resources and Payroll Officer position.

• Discussion of optional local fees on annual auto registration: County Road and Bridge Fee, Child Safety Fee, and Transportation Project (Mobility) Fee
• Approval of Memorandum of Understanding with Northeast Texas Crime Stoppers for office space at 2673 North Main, term of 2 years
• Award of bid(s) for road materials for TxCDBG Project contract CDV21-0488
• Consideration of future projects at 2805 North Main, including Geotechnical Engineering Services Proposal for the Lamar County Communications Tower
• Receipt of bids for sale of a bridge in Precinct Two area

Commissioners Court

The Lamar County Commissioners Court will discuss and possibly approve several items including a radio infrastructure project with a total cost of $574,476 (county covering costs over $246,393), a road use agreement with Bug Tussle Wind LLC, and a re-plat of lots in Sumners Edge subdivision. The court will also review the expiring disaster declaration from the May 2024 severe weather and discuss the proposed tax rate for fiscal year 2024-2025.

• Re-plat of lots 8-12 in Sumners Edge, a private subdivision in precinct three (7.319 acres)
• Road Use Agreement with Bug Tussle Wind LLC; Commissioner Lonnie Layton authorized to sign
• ATCOG Homeland Security Program radio infrastructure equipment; total $574,476; county covers cost over $246,393 (Resolution R2024-008)
• MOU with Northeast Texas Crime Stoppers for office space at 2673 North Main (2-year term)
• Proposed tax rate for FY 2024-2025; possible public hearing if rate exceeds voter approval rate

Commissioners Court

The Lamar County Commissioners’ Court will meet to discuss and potentially vote on a corrected order regarding salaries and allowances for elected officials. This item pertains to the 2024-2025 fiscal year.

• Corrected Order for Salary and Allowances of Elected Officials for fiscal year 2024-2025

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court will hold a public hearing regarding the MRG Goody Solar Project Reinvestment Zone #2 and review a tax abatement application from Bug Tussle Wind, LLC. The court will also consider bids for construction at 2805 North Main and updates on county property repairs. Additionally, officials will address new insurance rates and a special budget for auction revenue.

• Public hearing for the Lamar County MRG Goody Solar Project Reinvestment Zone #2
• Tax abatement application from Bug Tussle Wind, LLC
• Adoption of a special budget for $76,360.00 in revenue from a Purple Wave equipment auction
• Bids for construction and design at 2805 North Main
• Order for Salary and Allowances of Elected Officials for fiscal year 2024-2025

Commissioners Court

The Lamar County Commissioners Court will meet to discuss the proposed tax rate for fiscal year 2024-2025 and official salaries. The agenda includes a request to extend the county's disaster declaration following May weather events and reviewing bids for construction at 2805 North Main. The court will also consider drone technology agreements for the Sheriff's Department and telecommunications cost-saving services.

• Proposed tax rate for fiscal year 2024-2025 and official salaries/allowances
• Extension of the 'Declaration of Disaster' following May 8–9, 2024, weather events
• Master Services and Purchasing Agreement with BRINC Drones, Inc. for the Sheriff's Department
• Bids for construction of a building and Fuel Farm at 2805 North Main, Paris
• Final plat approval for Walnut Grove Addition (37 lots on 54.99 acres)

Commissioners Court

The Lamar County Commissioners’ Court will discuss or act on the opening, review, and evaluation of responses to a Request for Proposal (RFP). This item concerns radio infrastructure equipment and installation in conjunction with ATCOG representatives.

• Review of RFP responses for Radio Infrastructure Equipment and Installation

Commissioners Court

The Lamar County Commissioners’ Court will hold a public hearing and discussion regarding the 2024-2025 county budgets. The agenda also includes updates on courthouse repairs and discussions about future projects at 2805 North Main in Paris. Additionally, the court will consider janitorial services for county properties and engineering work for county projects.

• Public hearing and discussion regarding 2024-2025 County Budgets
• Update on repairs for the courthouse and other county property
• Discussion of future projects at 2805 North Main, Paris
• Potential action regarding janitorial service for all county properties
• Line-item transfers for various offices

Commissioners Court

Lamar County Commissioners Court will vote to extend Judge Bell's disaster declaration covering severe weather events from May 8-9, 2024. The agenda also includes a closed executive session to discuss pending litigation regarding a communication tower. No other public business items are listed on the agenda.

• Extension of disaster declaration for severe weather damage (May 8-9, 2024)
• Executive session: Legal advice on pending litigation regarding a communication tower

Commissioners Court

The Lamar County Commissioners Court convened a special meeting on April 25, 2024, at the Old Shell Station in Paris, Texas. The session consisted solely of a workplace safety training covering machinery, heavy equipment, ladder safety, and ergonomics. The agenda explicitly states that the meeting was informational only, with no action, deliberation, or decisions taken by the Court.

• Workplace Safety Training on machinery, heavy equipment, ladder safety, and ergonomics
• Training hosted by Amber White of the Human Resources office
• Session attended by Maintenance Department, Custodial Department, County Road Hands, and Commissioners
• No votes, contracts, or ordinances were decided at this meeting

Commissioners Court

The Lamar County Commissioners Court is holding a special meeting to open, review, and evaluate responses to a Request for Proposals (RFP) for radio infrastructure equipment and installation, in coordination with ATCOG representatives. The agenda contains only this single item and adjournment, so the meeting is focused solely on this procurement matter.

• Review of RFP responses for radio infrastructure equipment and installation
• Involvement of ATCOG Homeland Security Coordinator Whitney Fezell
• County Judge Brandon Bell and County Auditor Kayla Hall participating

Commissioners Court

The Lamar County Commissioners Court will consider approving a final plat for a new 11.29-acre subdivision, Gordon's Place, off FM 1497 in the Biardstown area. The court will also discuss pay raises for part-time bailiff peace officers, receive updates on county property repairs and ARPA funds, and approve several budget adjustments and interlocal agreements.

• Final plat approval for Gordon's Place, 11.29 acres, lots 1-5, off FM 1497, Precinct One
• Hourly pay rate increase for part-time certified licensed peace officers (bailiff position)
• Interlocal agreement with Delta County for sharing road maintenance equipment
• Approve hiring part-time County Attorney position funded by SB22 grant ($100,000)
• Approve special budgets for new funds: $23,000 (auction), $150,000 (sheriff salaries), $41,520.81 (barn repair)

Commissioners Court

This is a special meeting of the Lamar County Commissioners Court consisting solely of four mandatory training sessions on discrimination and harassment prevention in the workplace, led by Halie Bever, HR Consultant from the Texas Association of Counties. The agenda states the meeting is informational only, with no action, deliberation, or decisions to be made by the court. The sessions are for elected officials, department heads, and county employees.

• Four training sessions on Discrimination and Harassment Prevention Training in the Workplace
• Training led by Halie Bever, HR Consultant from Texas Association of Counties
• Meeting is informational only; no action or decisions by the court
• Sessions held in County Courtroom, 119 North Main Street, Paris, Texas

Commissioners Court

This is a special informational meeting of the Lamar County Commissioners Court, held solely for a spring safety training session. The agenda states no action, deliberation, or decisions will occur. The training covers topics like PPE, noise exposure, and equipment safety for county employees.

• Spring safety training session with videos and slideshows
• Training topics include PPE, noise exposure, machinery, and fire hazards
• Hosted by HR's Amber White for Maintenance, Custodial, Road Hands, and Commissioners
• Meeting location: 2805 North Main, Paris, Texas (Old Shell Station)

Commissioners Court

The Lamar County Commissioners Court will consider appointing Brooke Hill to fill the Tax Assessor-Collector vacancy, effective April 1, 2024, and approve her bond and oath. They will also discuss road material bids, courthouse repairs, and other county business.

• Appoint Brooke Hill as Tax Assessor-Collector, effective April 1, 2024
• Approve public official bond and administer Oath of Office
• Re-appoint Dr. Amanda Green as Local Health Authority for two-year term
• Authorize bids for road materials for TxCDBG project CDV21-0488
• Approve un-budgeted IT furniture purchase

Commissioners Court

The Lamar County Commissioners Court is holding a special meeting to discuss and possibly approve creating a part-time clerk position in the Tax Assessor-Collector office, due to a staffing shortage of three employees. The position would start around March 25, 2024, with up to 29 hours per week, and would require a line-item budget transfer. The agenda also includes the pledge of allegiance and adjournment.

• Approve part-time clerk position in Tax Assessor-Collector office
• Staffing shortage of 3 positions cited as reason
• Position expected to start March 25, 2024
• Work hours limited to 29 or fewer per week
• Line-item transfer needed to fund the position

Commissioners Court

The Lamar County Commissioners' Court is holding a special meeting solely for an informational workshop on the WebMD ONE wellness platform, hosted by a Texas Association of Counties consultant. No decisions or deliberations will occur; the meeting is for covered county employees to learn about the new program.

• WebMD ONE workshop for covered Lamar County employees
• Hosted by Tasha Brent, Wellness Consultant with Texas Association of Counties
• New wellness platform replaces previous program 'Sonic Boom'
• Informational only; no action or decisions by Commissioners Court

Commissioners Court

The Lamar County Commissioners Court is holding a special meeting to discuss and possibly approve a part-time clerk position in the Tax Assessor-Collector office due to a staffing shortage of three employees. The position would start around March 25, 2024, with up to 29 hours per week, and would require a line-item transfer to fund it. The agenda also includes the pledge of allegiance and adjournment.

• Approval of part-time clerk position in Tax Assessor-Collector office
• Staffing shortage of 3 positions cited as reason
• Position to begin March 25, 2024, with ≤29 hours per week
• Line-item transfer to cover the new position

Commissioners Court

The Lamar County Commissioners Court will meet on March 11, 2024, to consider a lease agreement for the SAFE-T Crisis Center, accept the resignation of Tax Assessor Haskell Maroney, and discuss a proclamation honoring his retirement. The agenda also includes a proposal for a fuel facility at 2805 North Main, updates on county property repairs, and a resolution supporting courthouse preservation. The court will also hold executive sessions to discuss economic development negotiations and legal matters.

• One-year lease for two offices to SAFE-T Crisis Center at 2673 North Main
• Acceptance of Tax Assessor Haskell Maroney's resignation and retirement proclamation
• Proposal presentation by Larry Wilson of WA Consulting for fuel facility at 2805 North Main
• Resolution supporting funding for Lamar County Courthouse preservation
• Approval of holiday schedule change for April 8, 2024, due to eclipse

Commissioners Court

The Lamar County Commissioners Court will consider approving a replat of Powderly Park East Addition lots 5 and 6 into three new lots with a private road, and a contract amendment for a road improvement grant. They will also act on a tax abatement name change for Roscsol LLC to Greenalia Solar Power Roscommon LLC, issue RFPs for radio infrastructure and engineering services, and receive various reports including the sheriff's racial profiling report and monthly financials.

• Replat of Powderly Park East Addition, lots 5 and 6, into lots 8 (0.55 ac), 9 (0.51 ac), 10 (0.55 ac) with private road Park East Road off CR 44050
• Contract Amendment #2 for TxCDBG grant CDV21-0488 for road improvements
• Order No. 02024-01 authorizing First Amendment to tax abatement agreement with Roscsol, LLC (name change to Greenalia Solar Power Roscommon, LLC)
• RFPs for radio infrastructure equipment and installation for tower at 2805 N. Main Street
• Cash lease agreement with Betty Slayden for stockpile area in Precinct One, $1,200 for 2024

Commissioners Court

This is a special meeting of the Lamar County Commissioners Court dedicated solely to a workplace safety training session. The training is informational only, with no action, deliberation, or decisions to be made. It is hosted by HR's Amber White for maintenance, custodial, road crew, and commissioners.

• Workplace safety training with videos and slideshows, recommended by Texas Association of Counties
• Training hosted by Amber White (HR) for Maintenance, Custodial, Road Hands, and Commissioners
• No action, deliberation, or decisions will occur at this meeting

Commissioners Court

The Lamar County Commissioners Court will consider several items, including a tax abatement request from Invest Fannin, LLC, a new jail commissary payment system, and courthouse roof repairs. They will also discuss a historical display, a proclamation for FFA Week, and various financial reports and agreements.

• Discussion on 5-in-5 tax abatement request with Invest Fannin, LLC
• Approval of Payment Management Solution Disbursement Agreement with Rapid Financial Solutions for jail commissary credit card payments
• Approval for Western Specialty Contractors to store equipment for courthouse parapet leak repairs
• Proclamation declaring Future Farmers of America Week (Feb 17-24, 2024)
• Approval of lease agreements for two copiers in County Clerk's office

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners' Court will hold a special meeting to discuss personnel matters in an executive session. This session involves deliberations regarding the appointment, employment, or discipline of a public officer or employee.

• Executive session regarding personnel matters

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court will discuss the design process and bidding preparation for the new Emergency Building at 2805 North Main. The agenda also includes potential staff hires, property maintenance updates, and a request for vendor truck use during a solar eclipse event.

• Emergency Building design update and preparation for bidding at 2805 North Main
• Paris Downtown Association request to use courthouse parking lots for solar eclipse event on April 7, 2024
• Replat of Saxum Rock Estates (20 lots on 20.18 acres) in Precinct Three
• Interviews for Veterans Service Officer and Network Administrator positions
• Discussion of road damage settlement regarding solar farm delivery companies

Commissioners Court

This agenda is purely procedural, containing only the signed agenda and addendum documents for the January 8, 2024 regular meeting. No substantive items are listed.