Wise County public meetings in 2022

Commissioners' Court

The Wise County Commissioners Court will hold a special meeting to consider awarding a construction manager-as-constructor bid for the Historic Courthouse Restoration project, award a bid for a ¾-ton truck, and authorize a Sheriff's Office grant application. The meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 20, 2022, at the Law Enforcement Center in Decatur.

• Award Construction Manager-as-Constructor bid for Historic Courthouse Restoration project
• Award bid for ¾ ton truck
• Authorize Sheriff's Office grant application

The Commissioners' Court awarded a construction manager contract for the Historic Courthouse Restoration project. The court also approved a vehicle purchase for precincts and a grant application for a SWAT vehicle.

• Awarded RFQ 23-RFQ-015 for Historic Courthouse Restoration to Premier Commercial Group (Unanimous)
• Awarded Bid No. 23-BID-016 for pickup trucks to James Wood Motors for $59,525.00 (Unanimous)
• Approved grant application for a BearCat wheeled SWAT vehicle at the cost of $285,775.00 (Unanimous)

Commissioners' Court

The Wise County Commissioners Court will convene for a regular meeting to discuss and act on various county matters, including plat submittals, an amendment to the 2022 County Rules and Regulations, construction bids, and interlocal agreements. The agenda also includes routine items such as minutes, budget amendments, and claims, as well as a burn ban update and hazard mitigation plan discussion.

• Consider adoption of amendment to 2022 Wise County Rules and Regulations
• Discuss and consider construction bids and purchase of items/services
• Consider approval of roadway/construction joint venture project agreements under Texas Government Code 791
• Discuss Hazard Mitigation Plan and related grant projects
• Consider burn ban renewal or rescission based on weather and vegetation conditions

The Commissioners' Court adopted a new Development Rules and Regulations book and approved several land plats. The court also authorized capital purchases for Precinct 3 and approved road repair agreements for Alvord and Decatur.

• Approved updates to the Wise County Development Rules and Regulations (unanimous)
• Approved plats for Boyd Estates, Southridge Ranch, Connie’s View, Patty Lynn Hills, and Holiday Ranch (unanimous)
• Approved plats for Friendship Ranch and Lucky Ridge (Hayes aye, Lambert abstained)
• Approved declaring one lot of furniture as salvage (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of a donated skid steer from 911 Addressing to Precinct No. 1 (unanimous)
• Approved Precinct No. 3 purchase of a tractor and mower for $185,960.00 and a 1/2 ton truck (unanimous)
• Approved road repair agreements for City of Alvord (Washington St.) and Decatur (unanimous)
• Approved right-of-way improvements for CR 4010 and CR 2175 (unanimous)

Development Rules and Regulations

The Wise County Development Rules Committee will meet to discuss the county's responsibilities for inspecting and possibly maintaining developments managed by a Municipal Utility District (MUD), as well as recommended plat language and legal agreements for such developments. The committee may take action on these items. The agenda also includes discussion of old and new business.

• Discussion of county responsibilities for inspection and possible maintenance of MUD-maintained developments
• Discussion of recommended plat language for MUD-maintained developments
• Discussion of necessary legal agreements for MUD-maintained developments

The Development Rules and Regulations Committee discussed how to handle Municipal Utility Districts (MUDs), specifically regarding road maintenance and platting requirements. No formal votes to change the rules were taken; instead, the committee directed Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. to draft language updates for future review.

• Directed Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. to draft updates to Section 3.06E to name MUD roads as 'privately maintained roads'
• Proposed requiring 'Municipal Utility District (MUD)' to be included in the title block of all plats and plat applications
• Discussed a policy that the county will not enter into Interlocal Agreements with MUDs for road maintenance
• Determined that MUDs do not qualify for maintenance bonds or irrevocable letters of credit
• Proposed a timeline to present changes on December 12, 2022, for adoption on December 20, 2022

Commissioners' Court

The Wise County Commissioners Court will convene for a regular meeting to discuss and act on several administrative and operational items, including the FY 2022/2023 investment policy, a sheriff's office policy change on work periods, and potential donations. They will also consider construction bids, budget amendments, and interlocal agreements. The agenda includes routine items like minutes and claims, as well as a discussion on the burn ban and hazard mitigation plan.

• Consider FY 2022/2023 Wise County Investment Policy
• Sheriff's Office policy change regarding 86 hour/two-week work period
• Consider accepting donations of personal property and/or revenues
• Discuss construction bids, purchases, and awarding of bids
• Consider approval of Roadway/Construction joint venture Project Agreements under Texas Government Code 791

The Commissioners' Court approved several residential and RV resort plats across four precincts. The court also adopted the FY2022/2023 Investment Policy and updated law enforcement overtime rules in the employee handbook.

• Approved 10 residential plats and 2 RV resort plats (West Fork Hills, Quail Creek, Shady Front Farm, North Star Point, Las Brisas, Alanis Estates, Stark Addition, Trinity Meadows, Regent Park, Crenshaw Farms, Nature Creek RV, Shady Creek RV)
• Adopted Wise County Investment Policy for FY2022/2023
• Approved update to Employee Handbook section 2A-10 regarding Law Enforcement Pay and Overtime (207(k) exemption)
• Accepted $2,000 community grant from Walmart for the Office of Emergency Management
• Authorized purchase of one or more heavy duty trucks for Precincts No. 1 and 2 using tax note capital funds
• Approved blanket authorization for destruction of departmental uniforms for the fiscal year
• Approved project agreement 3039 for various street repairs in Precinct No. 3
• Approved right-of-way improvement requests for bridge repair on CR 4692 and CR 4594 and for Don’s A/C driveway

Commissioners' Court

The Wise County Commissioners Court will convene to discuss and act on several items, including a resolution for the 2023 Indigent Defense Grant Program, construction and bid approvals, and a burn ban update based on current conditions. The agenda also includes routine matters such as minutes, budget amendments, and interlocal agreements, as well as a discussion on hazard mitigation plans. No action will be taken on precinct coordination, which is only for discussion.

• 2023 Wise County Resolution for Indigent Defense Grant Program
• Construction, bids, and purchase approvals
• Burn ban renewal or revision based on weather and vegetation conditions
• Roadway and construction joint venture agreements between precincts and local entities
• Hazard Mitigation Plan and related grant projects

The Commissioners' Court unanimously approved several land plats, road repair project agreements for Bridgeport, Aurora, and Alvord ISD, and the 2023 Indigent Defense Grant Program resolution. The court also accepted a $2,000 donation from Walmart for emergency management.

• Approved plats for Saddleback Estates, Corner Estates, Joyce Estates, Privett Addition, and Hillcrest Meadows North (unanimous)
• Adopted 2023 Wise County Resolution Indigent Defense Grant Program (unanimous)
• Accepted $2,000 donation from Walmart to the Office of Emergency Management (unanimous)
• Approved November 2022 auction list (unanimous)
• Approved sale of New Holland tractor and boom mower at December 2022 auction (unanimous)
• Approved road repair project agreements for City of Bridgeport, City of Aurora, and Alvord ISD (unanimous)
• Approved request to enter private property for Terry McBride on CR 3390 for improvements (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including utility permits and contracts for Sheriff's Office and City of Decatur (unanimous)

Development Rules and Regulations

The Wise County Development Rules Committee will discuss clarifying the definitions of 'Drainage plan' and 'Drainage study,' and consider modifying roadway typical sections to include shouldering with flex base or soil. The meeting also includes old and new business items.

• Discuss clarifying definitions of 'Drainage plan' and 'Drainage study'
• Discuss modifying roadway typical section for shouldering up to pavement edge with flex base or soil
• Discuss old business
• Discuss new business or potential future topics

The Wise County Development Rules and Regulations Committee discussed and agreed that drainage plans and drainage studies are the same thing, with a drainage study requiring an engineer's seal. The committee also discussed adding a rule for shouldering pavement edges to prevent cracking, and agreed to recommend this to the Commissioners Court. No formal votes or final decisions were taken; the meeting was primarily discussion and planning for future agenda items.

• Agreed drainage plan and drainage study are the same, with study requiring engineer's seal
• Discussed adding DRR rule for shouldering pavement edges to prevent cracking
• Set next DRR committee meeting for November 14, 2022
• Placed items on December 12, 2022 agenda for court consideration

Commissioners' Court

The Wise County Commissioners Court is meeting to discuss and act on a resolution supporting the City of Runaway Bay's wastewater system grant applications. The agenda also includes routine items such as minutes approval, budget amendments, claims and payroll, and utility permits, as well as discussions on precinct coordination, plat submittals, and a burn ban update. No action will be taken on the precinct efficiency discussion.

• Resolution of support for City of Runaway Bay wastewater system grant applications
• Discussion and action on plat and development plan submittals
• Consideration of construction bids and purchases
• Approval of roadway joint venture project agreements between precincts and local entities
• Burn ban update based on weather and vegetation conditions

The Wise County Commissioners' Court approved several plats including Rolling Hills Ranch Phase 4, Dove Creek, H&H Addition, Twin Lakes, LP Subdivision, and McBride Estates, some with variances. The court also approved project agreements for road repair with the cities of Lake Bridgeport and Aurora, accepted a $500 donation for EMS from Targa, adopted a resolution supporting grant applications for Runaway Bay wastewater system improvements, and renewed the 90-day burn ban. All decisions were unanimous.

• Approved Rolling Hills Ranch Phase 4 maintenance period acceptance (unanimous)
• Approved Dove Creek final plat with road frontage variance (unanimous)
• Approved H&H Addition final plat with drainage plan variance (unanimous)
• Approved Twin Lakes final acceptance (unanimous)
• Approved LP Subdivision re-plat with variances (unanimous)
• Approved McBride Estates final plat with variances (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution supporting Runaway Bay wastewater system grant applications (unanimous)
• Renewed 90-day burn ban (unanimous)

Commissioners' Court

The Wise County Commissioners Court will set dates, times, and locations for early voting and Election Day for the November 8, 2022 General and Special Election, and will appoint election officials and approve the main early voting polling place. The court will also consider a 'No Truck Zone' on Wisteria and Green Briar, a TxDOT funding agreement for the CR 4668/Bobo Crossing project, and other routine items.

• Set early voting and Election Day periods for Nov. 8, 2022 election
• Appoint Sabra Srader as Joint Early Voting Clerk and Joint Elections Officer
• Approve Wise County Fairgrounds (Women's Building), 3101 S. FM 51, Decatur, as Main Early Voting Polling Place
• Discuss implementing 'No Truck Zone' on Wisteria and Green Briar
• Authorize County Judge to execute TxDOT funding agreement for CR 4668/Bobo Crossing project

The court unanimously approved the final plat for Prosperity Estates, a 36-lot subdivision in Precinct No. 3. They also set early voting dates and locations for the November 8, 2022 general and special election, and appointed election officials. A 'No Truck Zone' was implemented for three roads in Precinct No. 4, and a resolution for the CR 4668/Bobo Crossing project was authorized with full funding from the NCTCOG Regional Transportation Commission.

• Approved final plat of Prosperity Estates, Lots 1-36, Block 1 in Precinct No. 3 (unanimous)
• Approved early voting and election day dates, times, and locations for Nov. 8, 2022 general and special election (unanimous)
• Appointed Sabra Srader as Joint Early Voting Clerk for Nov. 8, 2022 election (unanimous)
• Appointed Sabra Srader as Joint Elections Officer for Nov. 8, 2022 election (unanimous)
• Appointed election staff for Central Counting Station for Nov. 8, 2022 election (unanimous)
• Approved Wise County Fairgrounds as main early voting polling place for Nov. 8, 2022 election (unanimous)
• Implemented 'No Truck Zone' for Wisteria, Tanglewood, and Green Briar Roads in Precinct No. 4 (unanimous)
• Authorized execution of resolution and TxDOT funding agreement for CR 4668/Bobo Crossing project (unanimous)

Commissioners' Court

The Wise County Commissioners Court is holding a public hearing to discuss and receive comments on the proposed county budget, tax rates, and Weatherford College Branch Campus Maintenance Tax for fiscal year 2023 (October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2023). The hearing is scheduled for September 12, 2022 at 8:45 a.m. at the County Courthouse in Decatur, Texas. Speakers must identify themselves by name and are limited to 3 minutes. Changes to the proposed budget will be considered at the Commissioners Court meeting following the hearing, and the FY 2022 county budget will be adopted at the regular meeting at 9:00 a.m. the same day.

• Public hearing on proposed FY 2023 county budget
• Discussion of Wise County tax rates for FY 2023
• Discussion of Weatherford College Branch Campus Maintenance Tax
• 3-minute speaking limit for public comments
• FY 2022 budget adoption scheduled for September 12, 2022 at 9:00 a.m.

The court held a public hearing on the proposed FY2023 budget, tax rates, and Weatherford College Branch Campus Maintenance Tax. One resident, Lee Worley, spoke requesting lower taxes and citing inflation. No other public comments were made. The hearing was adjourned after 10 minutes with no decisions taken.

• Public hearing held on FY2023 budget and tax rates (no vote taken)

Commissioners' Court

The Wise County Commissioners Court is holding a public hearing to discuss a proposed plan for the County Clerk Archive Fund, which would fund restoration and preservation of records. The plan includes a fee of up to $10 for county clerk records. No action will be taken at the hearing; adoption will be considered at a subsequent meeting at 9:00 AM the same day.

• Public hearing on proposed County Clerk Archive Fund plan
• Proposed archive fee of not more than $10.00
• Action on fee scheduled for 9:00 AM meeting on same day

The Commissioners Court held a public hearing on a proposed plan to restore and preserve records in the County Clerk's office, which would include a fee of up to $10. No members of the public commented. The court did not vote on the fee; it will be considered at a future meeting.

• Public hearing held on County Clerk records archive fee (no vote taken)
• No public comment received on the proposed plan

Commissioners' Court

The Wise County Commissioners Court will consider adopting the FY2023 budget and setting the county tax rate, along with the Weatherford College Wise County branch campus maintenance tax. The agenda also includes several public hearings, fee adoptions, and routine administrative items. Most items are up for discussion and possible action, with budget and tax rate items requiring roll call votes.

• Adopt FY2023 budget (Oct 1, 2022–Sep 30, 2023)
• Set FY2023 tax rate for Wise County
• Set Weatherford College Wise County branch campus maintenance tax for 2021–2023 school year
• Adopt 2023 Sheriff's and Constable's fees
• Adopt FY2023 Archive Fund fee (not to exceed $10 per filing)

The Commissioners Court unanimously adopted the FY2023 budget and a property tax rate of $0.30 per $100 valuation, which will raise $2.85 million more in revenue due to new construction and increased values. The court also approved multiple plats, bids for road materials and vehicles, and a resolution supporting a grant for the Wise County Committee on Aging. Several items were tabled, including plats for Prosperity Estates and LP Subdivision.

• Adopted FY2023 budget and $0.30 tax rate (5-0)
• Approved multiple plats including Tres Vista, West Fork Hills, Stallings Addition, Rolling Hills, LP Subdivision replat, Country Ridge Acres (unanimous)
• Tabled action on Prosperity Estates Final Plat and LP Subdivision Replat
• Abolished 'No Truck Zone' on Acorn Drive, implemented new zone on CR 3001 (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution supporting Wise County Committee on Aging's 'Texans Feeding Texans' grant (unanimous)
• Approved bonds for Constable Precinct 2 and County Court at Law #2 Judge (unanimous)
• Awarded bids for asphalt road materials, concrete culverts, and a Mack truck for Precinct 3 (unanimous)
• Approved sale of EMS rehab trailer to City of Decatur for $1 (unanimous)

Commissioners' Court

The Wise County Commissioners Court is meeting to discuss and act on a range of items, including a resolution supporting a historic courthouse preservation grant, the FY 2023 holiday schedule, and a resolution on timely payment of claims. The agenda also includes discussions on precinct coordination, plat submittals, and potential office space for a state representative. Several items are routine or procedural, such as approving minutes and budget amendments.

• Resolution of support for Round XII Historic Courthouse Preservation Grant from Texas Historical Commission
• FY 2023 Holiday Schedule approval
• Resolution FY 23-01 for assurance of timely payments for Wise County Claims
• Discussion on office space usage in Veterans Service Office for State Rep. Lynn Stucky
• Burn ban update based on weather and vegetation conditions

The Wise County Commissioners' Court unanimously approved six plats (View Addition, Cobb Acres, Marion Estates, Mowery Place Addition, Arbor Oaks preliminary, and Country Ridge Acres), adopted a resolution supporting a Round XII Historic Courthouse Preservation Grant from the Texas Historical Commission, and approved the FY2023 county holiday list. The court also authorized a donated space agreement with the Texas House of Representatives for State Rep. Lynn Stucky to use the Veterans Services Office one day per week, and designated the second and fourth Mondays of each month for FY2023 regular meetings, with future meetings moving to the Law Enforcement Center due to courthouse restoration.

• Approved six plats with variances (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution supporting Round XII Historic Courthouse Preservation Grant (unanimous)
• Approved FY2023 county holiday list (unanimous)
• Authorized donated space agreement for State Rep. Lynn Stucky in Veterans Services Office (unanimous)
• Designated second and fourth Mondays for FY2023 regular meetings, moving to Law Enforcement Center after October (unanimous)
• Accepted donation of vehicle equipment to Constable #3 from Rhome Police Department (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of two pickup trucks for EMS via cooperative purchase (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, department reports, budget amendments, claims, and contracts (unanimous)

Commissioners' Court

The Wise County Commissioners Court is holding a special meeting to discuss and potentially act on the preliminary FY 2022 budget, propose property tax rates for the county and related entities, and consider traffic changes. The meeting includes a community forum for public input, but the court cannot deliberate on items not on the agenda.

• Consider changing stop sign to yield sign at CR 2324 to CR 2323
• Consider speed reduction on Old Town Road
• Receive and discuss FY 2022 preliminary budget
• Propose 2022 property tax rates for Wise County and FMLR
• Propose 2022 property tax rates for Wise County Weatherford College Branch Maintenance Tax

The court proposed the FY2023 budget and a tax rate of $0.30 per $100 valuation, down from $0.34, with public hearings set for September 12, 2022. The budget includes a 5% employee pay increase, additional law enforcement pay, and increased fire department funding. The court also voted to change the speed limit on Old Town Road and took no action on a stop sign change.

• Proposed FY2023 budget with 50/50 road/population split for Road and Bridge funds (4-1)
• Proposed FY2023 tax rate of $0.30 per $100 valuation (unanimous)
• Proposed FY2023 Weatherford College tax rate of $0.0375 per $100 valuation (unanimous)
• Approved budget planning calendar with public hearings on Sept 12, 2022 (unanimous)
• Authorized publication of FY2023 elected official salaries (unanimous)
• Changed speed limit on Old Town Road in Precinct No. 4 (unanimous)
• Took no action on changing stop sign to yield sign at CR 2324/CR 2323

Commissioners' Court

The Wise County Commissioners Court is meeting to discuss and act on a range of items, including a border security resolution, a 457 plan management company, road and bridge funding, and a historic courthouse grant. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes, budget amendments, and claims. No major rezonings or large contracts are listed.

• Consider border security resolution in solidarity with Texas border counties
• Consider offering Nationwide as 457 plan management company for voluntary employee accounts
• Discuss Road & Bridge funding scenarios/formulas for FY23 budgeting
• Authorize County Judge to execute Funding Agreement for Round XII Historic Courthouse Preservation Program grant
• Discuss Hazard Mitigation Plan and related grant projects

The court unanimously adopted a resolution calling for additional measures to secure the border, stop the invasion, and protect communities. It also approved numerous bids for road and bridge materials and services, including awards to Horton Bridge and Piling, U.S. Oil, Wise Ready Mix, and others. The court discussed but did not decide on a new formula for dividing road and bridge funds among precincts, requesting to see 50/50 and 75/25 division scenarios at the next meeting.

• Adopted border security resolution (unanimous)
• Approved all 16 plat items, including variances (unanimous)
• Reappointed Cindy Buckner Barksdale to Helen Farabee Center Board (unanimous)
• Authorized Nationwide as 457 plan manager (unanimous)
• Approved Appendix Amendment No. 5 to Development Rules (unanimous)
• Accepted donations totaling $60,140 plus a trailer (unanimous)
• Authorized purchase of 8 trucks for constables and sheriff's office (unanimous)
• Awarded multiple bids for road materials, fuel, and bridge work (unanimous)

Development Rules and Regulations

The Wise County Development Rules committee is meeting to discuss and potentially recommend changes to the county's development rules and regulations. Topics include defining 'access,' the County Engineer's preferences for receiving construction plans and plats, and development on public access roads not in the county maintenance system. The committee will take action to make recommendations to the Commissioners Court.

• Discuss definition of 'access' in Development Rules and Regulations
• Discuss County Engineer's preferences for hard copies of construction plans and digital copies of plats
• Discuss development on public access roads not in County maintenance system
• Take action to make recommendations to Commissioners Court

The Wise County Development Rules and Regulations Committee voted unanimously to require dedicated right-of-way or a fee simple deed for access to a public roadway, with any access easements requiring a variance from the Commissioners Court. The committee also approved a motion to require future plat records be submitted as PDF/digital versions. Several other items were discussed, including private road maintenance agreements and expired letters of credit, but no final decisions were made on those topics.

• Approved requiring dedicated right-of-way or fee simple deed for public road access, with easement variances from Commissioners Court (unanimous)
• Approved future plat submissions as PDF/digital versions, with a link to NCTCOG contour page (unanimous)

Commissioners' Court

The Wise County Commissioners Court will convene to discuss and act on several administrative items, including the appointment of a new Precinct 2 Constable to fill an unexpired term following the retirement of Constable Larry Short. The agenda also includes discussions on road maintenance agreements, plat approvals, budget amendments, and a possible burn ban update, with no action planned for a precinct efficiency discussion.

• Appointment of Precinct 2 Constable to fill unexpired term effective Sept. 1, 2022, following retirement of Constable Larry Short
• Agreement with Shadowwood subdivision residents on PR2698 to bring road to condition for County maintenance
• Discussion on plat and development plan submittals
• Consideration of budget amendments, claims & payroll, and interlocal agreements
• Discussion of Hazard Mitigation Plan and related grant projects

The Wise County Commissioners' Court approved 15 subdivision plats, including one final plat (Lucky Ridge) voted separately with an abstention, and appointed Charles Galen Wiley as Constable Precinct No. 2 effective September 1, 2022. The court also approved a donor-funded road improvement agreement for PR 2698 in Shadowwood subdivision, awarded a rock and base materials bid, renewed a 90-day burn ban, and approved the consent agenda. No action was taken on items discussed in executive session.

• Approved Lucky Ridge Final Plat, Maintenance Period Acceptance, Phase 3, 24 lots (3-0, Lambert abstained)
• Approved all remaining 14 plat submissions as presented (unanimous)
• Appointed Charles Galen Wiley as Constable Precinct No. 2 effective Sept. 1, 2022 (3-0)
• Approved agreement with Shadowwood subdivision residents for donor-funded PR 2698 road improvements (3-0)
• Awarded Bid No. 22-BID-019 for Rock and Base Materials to Vulcan Materials (3-0)
• Authorized re-advertising Bid No. 22-BID-020 for Diesel Truck with Dump Bed, widening GVWR parameters (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda including budget amendment FY22-15 and various reports (3-0)
• Renewed 90-day burn ban based on National Weather Service red-flag days (3-0)

Commissioners' Court

The Wise County Commissioners Court will convene for a regular meeting with several action items, including health/vision/dental/life insurance renewals, traffic control on CR 4360, and various construction and bid approvals. They will also discuss a groundwater district update, a hazard mitigation plan, and burn ban conditions. The agenda includes routine items like minutes, budget amendments, and interlocal agreements.

• Consider health/vision/dental/life insurance renewals
• Discuss traffic control device on CR 4360
• Consider construction, bids, and purchases
• Discuss Hazard Mitigation Plan and grant projects
• Consider burn ban renewal based on weather and vegetation conditions

The court unanimously renewed health, vision, dental, and life insurance policies, keeping Blue Cross Blue Shield despite a 5.9% increase. It also approved multiple subdivision plats, the FY2023 bid list, and a stop sign removal. All decisions were unanimous.

• Renewed health, vision, dental, and life insurance policies (unanimous)
• Approved seven subdivision plats, including variances (unanimous)
• Approved FY2023 bid list and August 2022 auction list (unanimous)
• Clarified June 13 bid for Precinct 2 truck from 2-ton to 2.5-ton (unanimous)
• Removed stop sign on CR 4360 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including budget amendments and contracts (unanimous)
• Approved road repair project agreement with City of Lake Bridgeport (unanimous)
• Approved right-of-way improvement for CR 3451 (unanimous)

Commissioners' Court

The Wise County Commissioners Court will convene for a regular meeting to discuss and act on several items, including the Indigent Health Care Program for FY 2023, a resolution supporting the Texoma Area Paratransit System's proposed center, and a road project on Hidden Meadow Court. The court will also discuss the upcoming retirement of Precinct 2 Constable Larry Short, consider routine approvals like minutes and budget amendments, and review the burn ban status.

• Indigent Health Care Program Services FY 2023
• Resolution of support for Texoma Area Paratransit System (TAPS) proposed center
• Hidden Meadow Court road project to county standard
• Retirement of Precinct 2 Constable Larry Short
• Burn ban status and renewal consideration

The court unanimously approved accepting Hidden Meadow Court into the county road maintenance system once all landowners pay for materials and the road is brought up to county standards. The court also approved several plats, the FY2023 Indigent Health Care Program, a TAPS resolution of support, and multiple road repair agreements.

• Accepted Hidden Meadow Court into county road maintenance (unanimous)
• Approved 6 plats including Heritage Creek North and Grand Harbor replat (unanimous)
• Approved FY2023 Indigent Health Care Program with no changes (unanimous)
• Approved interview team for Constable Precinct 2 vacancy (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution supporting TAPS facility (unanimous)
• Approved Tax Note Sales change and trailer purchase for Precinct 1 (unanimous)
• Authorized bids for washed rock and 2-ton dump truck (unanimous)
• Approved road repair agreements with Rhome, Boyd, and Chico (unanimous)

Development Rules and Regulations

The Wise County Development Rules and Regulations Committee met to discuss design criteria for hot mix roads and platting authority in extra-territorial jurisdictions. The committee also reviewed driveway permit requirements and discussed private road maintenance agreements.

• No change made to Article 7 regarding design criteria for hot mix roads
• Decision to maintain the requirement of providing a driveway permit prior to Final Plat approval
• Review of Interlocal Agreements for ETJ platting authority assigned to County Attorney Aaberg
• Discussion regarding 9-1-1 addressing in RV parks

The Wise County Development Rules and Regulations Committee met and made no substantive changes to the county's development rules. The committee agreed to keep the existing requirement that a driveway permit be obtained before final plat approval, despite noting TxDOT delays. Other items, including hot mix road design criteria and ETJ platting authority, were discussed but no changes were made.

• Kept driveway permit requirement before final plat approval
• No change to Article 7 hot mix road design criteria
• No action on Article 3.06 private road variance rule
• No change to private road maintenance clarification

Development Rules and Regulations

The Wise County Local Emergency Planning Committee voted unanimously to add Decatur Police Captain Michael DoByns and Sheriff's Chief Deputy Craig Johnson to the LEPC roster. Members heard a presentation from Energy WorldNet on a potential HazMat first responder training system, with an estimated cost of $10,000 for 150 users. No final decision was made on the training purchase. The committee also discussed the HazMat Emergency Response Plan, asking for edits by the July meeting.

• Approved adding Decatur PD Captain Michael DoByns and Sheriff's Chief Deputy Craig Johnson to LEPC roster (unanimous)
• Heard Energy WorldNet presentation on HazMat training software; no action taken
• Set July meeting deadline for comments on HazMat Emergency Response Plan

Commissioners' Court

The Commissioners Court will meet to consider appointing a replacement for County Court-at-Law No. 2 Judge following the retirement of Judge Stephen Wren. The agenda also includes receiving a presentation on a broadband project proposal and reviewing plat submittals.

• Appointment to fill unexpired term of County Court-at-Law No. 2 Judge
• Presentation on broadband project proposal
• Review of plat submittals
• Authorization for County Judge to select Regional Transportation Council representative(s)
• Consideration of Burn Ban updates based on weather and vegetation conditions

The court unanimously appointed attorney Dana Davis Manoushagian to fill Judge Stephen Wren's unexpired term as County Court at Law #2 judge, effective September 1, 2022. It also approved several plats, authorized work on a Nextlink broadband agreement, and approved multiple purchases and contracts. No action was taken on road project agreements with Rhome and Boyd, which were tabled.

• Appointed Dana Davis Manoushagian as County Court at Law #2 judge (unanimous)
• Approved replat of J.N.J. Estate Lots 2R-1 and 2R-2 with variance (unanimous)
• Approved final plat Prairie Estates Lots 1-2 with variances (unanimous)
• Approved final plat Murphy 2123 Estates Lots 1-2 with variances (unanimous)
• Authorized Judge Clark to serve as Wise County's primary RTC representative (unanimous)
• Authorized attorney to work with Nextlink on broadband agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Development Rules and Regulations Appendix Amendment No. 4 (unanimous)
• Awarded Bid No. 22-BID-018 for bridge metal to The Railroad Yard (unanimous)

Commissioners' Court

The Wise County Commissioners Court will hold a special called meeting to consider the canvass of the May 7, 2022 Special Constitutional Amendment and Joint Election. This process involves officially verifying the election results pursuant to the Texas Election Code.

• Canvass of the May 7, 2022 Special Constitutional Amendment and Joint Election

The Wise County Commissioners' Court held a special meeting with only Judge J.D. Clark and Commissioner John Hayes present. They unanimously approved an order canvassing the May 7, 2022 Special Constitutional Amendment and Joint Election, as presented by Elections Administrator Sabra Srader. The voter turnout was 11% (5,384 votes), and the cities of Boyd and Bridgeport canceled their joint election due to no contested races.

• Approved order canvassing May 7, 2022 Special Constitutional Amendment and Joint Election (unanimous)

Commissioners' Court

The Wise County Commissioners Court will consider issuing tax notes for the county, set early voting dates and polling locations for the May 24, 2022 runoff election, and discuss a retirement. The agenda also includes routine items like plat approvals, budget amendments, and burn ban updates.

• Consider order authorizing issuance of Wise County Tax Notes, Series 2022, with ad valorem tax levy
• Set early voting dates/times/locations for May 24, 2022 Joint Primary Runoff Election
• Approve consolidated polling locations for Election Day
• Discuss appointment to Wise County Emergency Services District #1 Board
• Discuss retirement of County Court-at-Law #2 Judge Stephen Wren

The court unanimously authorized the issuance of Wise County Tax Notes Series 2022, a $3.5 million five-year note to purchase heavy equipment for precincts and public works, with Bank of Oklahoma as the lowest bidder at a 2.91% coupon rate. The court also approved multiple plats, early voting and polling locations for the May 24 runoff election, and appointed a committee to vet attorneys for the retiring County Court at Law #2 judge. All decisions were unanimous.

• Authorized $3.5M Tax Notes Series 2022 for heavy equipment (unanimous)
• Approved 7 plats including Chance Rd. Addition, South Fork Subdivision, Ranch Hills Estates, Yaro Addition, Henna Oaks Estates, Hidden Timbers, Mesquite Ridge Estates (unanimous)
• Approved early voting dates/times/locations for May 24 runoff election (unanimous)
• Approved consolidated polling locations for May 24 runoff election (unanimous)
• Appointed Christopher Steele to ESD No. 1 Board (unanimous)
• Appointed committee to vet attorneys for County Court at Law #2 vacancy (unanimous)
• Approved right-of-way improvement on John Schedcik's property on CR 1470 (unanimous)
• Authorized dam breach analysis study committee (unanimous)

Development Rules and Regulations

The committee will discuss drainage impacts on existing county roads and make recommendations to the Commissioners Court. The agenda also includes discussions regarding exemptions, mailbox language, and scheduling future quarterly meetings.

• Discussion of drainage impacts along existing county roads
• Clarification on rule exemptions
• Clarification on mailbox language
• Proposal to schedule quarterly committee meetings starting July 2022

The Wise County Development Rules and Regulations Committee discussed but made no final changes to the Development Rules and Regulations (DRR). They directed the county engineer and consultant to draft updates requiring construction plans and improvements to be completed before final plat approval for developments along county roads, and to add a grading section. They also scheduled quarterly meetings and set the next meeting for June 13, 2022.

• Scheduled next committee meeting for June 13, 2022 at 1:30 PM
• Agreed to hold quarterly meetings in March, June, September, and December
• Directed Kimley-Horn to draft DRR updates including grading section and pre-construction meeting requirements
• No changes made to drainage study variance policy; existing requirement stands
• No changes made to platting exemptions; state law governs

Commissioners' Court

The Wise County Commissioners Court is meeting to discuss and take action on routine county business, including plat submittals, subdivision rules, donations, bids, and various approvals. They will also consider roadway project agreements with other local entities, a hazard mitigation plan, and a burn ban update. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy changes or high-profile items listed.

• Consider accepting donations of personal property and/or revenues
• Discuss and consider construction, bids, and purchases
• Consider approval of roadway joint venture project agreements under Texas Government Code 791
• Discuss Hazard Mitigation Plan and related grant projects
• Consider burn ban renewal based on weather and vegetation conditions

The Wise County Commissioners' Court unanimously approved the final plat for Pappy Lawson Addition, Lots 2-8, Block A, and adopted the Development Rules and Regulations Committee recommendations, including a mailbox requirement (breakaway only) to be added to the Driveway Permit application. The court also accepted donations, authorized bids for bridge materials, approved destruction of expired body armor, and approved the consent agenda and road repair project agreements.

• Approved final plat for Pappy Lawson Addition, Lots 2-8, Block A (unanimous)
• Adopted Development Rules and Regulations Committee recommendations, including mailbox requirement (unanimous)
• Accepted donations: $60 (EMS), $40 (Sheriff's Office), $14,000 (Precinct 1 bridge repair) (unanimous)
• Authorized advertising for bids on bridge building materials (unanimous)
• Approved destruction of expired body armor (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, reports, budget amendment FY22-11, and contracts (unanimous)
• Approved road repair project agreements with City of Decatur and Tarrant Regional Water District (unanimous)

Commissioners' Court

The Wise County Commissioners Court is meeting to discuss and act on several items, including an outside audit for FY 21, a water service extension request from Ascension and St. Mark Episcopal Church, bridge replacement plans with TxDOT, and a resolution on private property rights. The court will also consider routine items like minutes, budget amendments, and utility permits. No action will be taken on the precinct coordination discussion.

• Request from Ascension and St. Mark Episcopal Church to extend water services to connect with West Wise Special Utility District infrastructure
• Resolution in support of private property rights and opposition to expanding federal regulatory authority
• Discussion of bridge replacement plans/funding with TxDOT
• Receive and discuss outside audit for FY 21
• Consider approval of roadway/construction joint venture project agreements between precincts and local entities

Commissioners' Court

The Commissioners' Court will consider several items regarding the May 7, 2022, Special Constitutional Amendment and Joint Election. The agenda also includes a proposal to reduce the speed limit on Niki and Miller Creek Lake Road from 40 to 30 mph.

• Proposal to change speed limit from 40 to 30 mph on Niki and Miller Creek Lake Road
• Resolution of support for Round XII Historic Courthouse Preservation Program grant application
• Consideration of easement related to FM730 project
• Establishment of early voting periods and polling locations for May 7, 2022, election
• Authorization for election services contract and appointment of Joint Early Voting Clerk

Commissioners' Court

The Wise County Commissioners Court is meeting to discuss and take action on several items, including a new countywide public safety radio system, a joint agreement with Union Pacific Railroad and Martin Marietta Materials for improvements on CR1536, and a potential speed limit change on Miller Creek Lake RD and Niki RD. The court will also consider property insurance renewal, plat submittals, budget amendments, and other routine administrative matters.

• Consider joint venture/interlocal agreement with Union Pacific Railroad and Martin Marietta Materials for improvements on CR1536
• Receive recommendation from County Radio Committee for new countywide public safety radio communications system
• Discuss traffic study for potential speed limit change on Miller Creek Lake RD and Niki RD
• Consider renewal of Property Insurance with TAC
• Discuss Hazard Mitigation Plan and related grant projects

The Wise County Commissioners' Court approved a $5,752,520.20 public safety radio system with American Communication Systems, funded entirely by American Rescue Plan funds, including a $200,000 trade-in credit. The court also approved seven plats, renewed TAC property insurance, and authorized a Union Pacific Railroad access document for Martin Marietta Materials. A hearing was set for a potential speed limit change on Miller Creek Lake Road and Niki Road.

• Approved $5,752,520.20 radio project with American Communication Systems, funded by ARP (unanimous)
• Approved seven plats including Ranch Hills Estates, The Iron Cactus, and Robles Estates (unanimous)
• Renewed Texas Association of Counties property insurance (unanimous)
• Authorized document granting Martin Marietta Materials access to road on UP easement (unanimous)
• Set hearing for speed limit study on Miller Creek Lake Road and Niki Road (unanimous)
• Retired Sheriff's Office canine officer Flip to his handler (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including budget amendment FY22-08 and contracts (unanimous)
• Approved project agreements for Crusher Lane and East Bay Estates road repairs (unanimous)

Commissioners' Court

The Wise County Commissioners Court is meeting to discuss and take action on plat submittals, a landowner donation of real property, construction and bid approvals, and a burn ban update. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes, budget amendments, and interlocal agreements, plus a discussion on precinct coordination with no action expected.

• Discuss plat submittals and take necessary action
• Discuss landowner donation of real property to Wise County
• Consider construction, bid specifications, and awarding bids
• Discuss Hazard Mitigation Plan and related grant projects
• Consider burn ban renewal based on weather and vegetation conditions

Commissioners' Court

The Court will discuss plat submittals, budget amendments, and potential roadway joint venture agreements. The meeting also includes a discussion on weather conditions for Burn Ban updates and requests for property access to clear road right-of-way areas.

• Discussion of plat submittals
• Review of budget amendments and capital expenditure plans
• Consideration of roadway and construction joint venture project agreements
• Burn Ban renewal, amendment, or rescission considerations
• Requests for access to private property for road right-of-way clearing

Commissioners' Court

The Wise County Commissioners Court will convene for a regular meeting to discuss and act on various county matters, including burn ban conditions, road and construction agreements, surety bonds for county officials, and routine approvals. The agenda also includes a community forum and an executive session with legal counsel.

• Western Surety Company Continuation Certificates for Fire Marshal Jeff Doughty and Emergency Management Coordinator Cody Powell
• Roadway and/or Construction joint venture Project Agreements between Wise County Precincts and local governmental entities
• Burn Ban update and renewal considerations based on weather and vegetation conditions
• Approval of minutes, budget amendments, claims, and interlocal agreements
• Discussion of plat submittals and potential action

The Wise County Commissioners' Court unanimously approved several final plats, including the C. Davis Addition contingent on drainage study language, and accepted maintenance for Hillcrest Meadows North and The Ranches at Rolling Hills. They also approved bonds for the Fire Marshal and Emergency Management Coordinator, a road repair project agreement with New Fairview, a right-of-way improvement, and a written exception to the burn ban for U.S. Forest Service prescribed burns. All consent agenda items were approved, including hiring Karley West as 4-H Extension Agent and a software contract for the Fire Marshal's office.

• Approved C. Davis Addition Final Plat contingent on drainage study language (unanimous)
• Approved Hillcrest Meadows North Final Plat Phase 2 and maintenance acceptance (unanimous)
• Approved The Ranches at Rolling Hills Phase 3 maintenance acceptance (unanimous)
• Approved bonds for Fire Marshal Jeff Doughty and Emergency Management Coordinator Cody Powell (unanimous)
• Approved road repair project agreement #1012 with City of New Fairview for CR 4717 (unanimous)
• Approved right-of-way improvement request from Harold Johnson at 400 CR 4781 (unanimous)
• Approved burn ban exception for U.S. Forest Service prescribed burns (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including 4-H Extension Agent hire and Kologik software contract (unanimous)

Commissioners' Court

The Wise County Commissioners Court will convene to handle routine business, including approving bonds for the Elections Administrator and County Engineer, and making appointments to the Emergency Services District #2 board. Key election-related items include designating the early voting clerk, polling place, and dates for the March 1, 2022 primary elections, as well as authorizing a joint contract for election services. The court will also discuss a fund balance policy revision, road projects, and a possible burn ban update.

• Approve bond continuation for Elections Administrator Sabra Srader (Bond #71626388)
• Approve bond continuation for County Engineer Chad Davis (Bond #15103136)
• Re-appoint board members to Wise County Emergency Services District #2
• Designate early voting clerk and polling place (308 W. Main) for March 1 primary
• Consider fund balance policy revision for FY 22

The Wise County Commissioners' Court unanimously approved multiple plats, official bonds, appointments, and election-related items for the March 1, 2022 primary. They also enacted a 90-day burn ban for unincorporated areas and approved consent agenda items including budget amendments and contracts. No substantive decisions were made on the proposed road widener purchase, which was only discussed.

• Approved 6 plats with variances (unanimous)
• Approved bond for Election Administrator Sabra Srader (unanimous)
• Approved bond for County Engineer Chad Davis (unanimous)
• Appointed 5 members to ESD No. 2 Board (unanimous)
• Appointed commissioners to Bridgeport TIRZ #1 and #2 Boards (unanimous)
• Approved early voting location and schedule for March 1 primary (unanimous)
• Enacted 90-day burn ban for unincorporated areas (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including budget amendment FY22-04 (unanimous)