Wise County public meetings in 2024
27 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Commissioners' Court
The Wise County Commissioners Court will consider several administrative and policy items, including a proposed rule requiring tow companies on the county rotation to use licensed vehicle storage facilities within the county, a grant application for the TxDOT Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP), and reappointments to the Emergency Services District #1 Board. The court will also discuss the FY 2024/2025 investment policy, burn ban conditions, and various road and construction project agreements.
- Consider adopting a rule requiring wrecker/tow companies on the county tow rotation list to use licensed vehicle storage facilities within Wise County boundaries.
- Consider and act on reappointing Larry Harris and Whitney Lamance to the Wise County Emergency Services District #1 Board of Directors.
- Consider and act on authorizing grant application for the TxDOT Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP).
- Consider and discuss FY 2024/2025 Wise County Investment Policy and take necessary action.
- Discuss and consider current status of weather/ground/vegetation conditions for Burn Ban update, renewal, amendment, revisions, or rescind.
The Wise County Commissioners' Court unanimously approved a rule requiring wrecker/tow companies on the county tow rotation list to use licensed vehicle storage facilities within Wise County boundaries, effective January 1, 2025. The court also approved multiple plats and development plans, the FY 2024/2025 investment policy, reappointments to the ESD #1 board, a TxDOT grant application, and several vehicle purchases and transfers. All votes were unanimous.
- Adopted rule requiring tow companies on county rotation to use licensed storage facilities in Wise County (unanimous)
- Approved final plats for White's Landing and Sunset Meadows, preliminary plat for Overton Oaks, and development plan for Marianne Stokes Division (unanimous)
- Approved FY 2024/2025 Wise County Investment Policy (unanimous)
- Reappointed Larry Harris and Whitney Lamance to ESD #1 Board of Directors (unanimous)
- Authorized grant application for TxDOT Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (unanimous)
- Approved total loss of Extension Office SUV and purchase of replacement for $55,261.50 (unanimous)
- Approved transfer of old County Engineer truck to Environmental Services (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda including minutes, reports, budget amendments, and interlocal agreements (unanimous)
Commissioners' Court
The Wise County Commissioners Court will consider several action items, including plat and development plan submittals, a resolution for the 2025 Indigent Defense Grant Program, and roadway joint venture agreements with other local entities. They will also discuss the Hazard Mitigation Plan and related grant projects, and review weather conditions for a burn ban update.
- Action on plat and development plan submittals
- Consider 2025 Wise County Resolution for Indigent Defense Grant Program
- Consider roadway joint venture project agreements between precincts and other local entities
- Discuss Hazard Mitigation Plan and related grant projects
- Evaluate weather/ground/vegetation conditions for burn ban renewal or rescission
Commissioners' Court
The Commissioners Court will meet to discuss regional water and biosolids regulations. The body will also consider plat submittals, budget amendments, and roadway joint venture agreements.
- Resolution of support for the potential creation of a Wise Regional Water District
- Resolution regarding Texas Legislature review of biosolids regulations
- Approval of Roadway and/or Construction joint venture Project Agreements
- Discussion of Hazard Mitigation Plan and related grant projects
- Review of burn ban status and potential renewal or amendment
Commissioners' Court
The Commissioners Court will consider appointments for the November 5, 2024 General and Special Election. The body will also discuss plat submittals, burn ban updates, and roadway project agreements.
- Appointment of Central Counting Station personnel: Sabra Srader, Amanda Knox, Virginia Caraway, and Elizabeth Ann McFadden
- Discussion and action on plat and development plan submittals
- Review of Weather/Ground/Vegetation conditions for Burn Ban updates
- Approval of Roadway and/or Construction joint venture Project Agreements between precincts
- Discussion of Hazard Mitigation Plan and related grant projects
Commissioners' Court
The Commissioners Court will discuss plat and development plans, child welfare board bylaws, and hazard mitigation grants. The body will also consider a representative for the Upper Trinity Groundwater Conservation District Board of Directors.
- Recommendation of Todd Vineyard to the Upper Trinity Groundwater Conservation District Board of Directors
- Approval of Wise County Child Welfare Board Bylaws
- Discussion of Hazard Mitigation Plan and related grant projects
- Review of weather and vegetation conditions for Burn Ban updates
- Approval of Roadway and/or Construction joint venture Project Agreements
Commissioners' Court
The Wise County Commissioners Court will vote on the 2025 fee schedule for sheriffs and constables, set a $10 archive fund filing fee, and discuss the hazard mitigation plan, burn ban status, and roadway agreements. The meeting also includes routine approvals of minutes, budget amendments, and reports.
- Adopt 2025 Wise County Sheriffs’ and Constables’ Fees per Local Government Code
- Set FY2025 Archive Fund/County Clerk fee not to exceed $10 per filing
- Discuss Hazard Mitigation Plan and related grant projects
- Discuss burn ban conditions and possible renewal or rescission
- Consider roadway joint venture project agreements between precincts and local entities
The court unanimously approved the 2025 Sheriff's and Constables' fee schedule, the FY2025 County Clerk archive fund (max $10 per filing), and several road material bids (asphalt, concrete, culverts, emulsions, rock/base). It also authorized selling precinct 4 equipment, approved a final plat and a plat cancellation, and issued a 90-day conditional burn ban. No public comments were made.
- Approved 2025 Sheriff's and Constables' fees (unanimous)
- Approved FY2025 Archive Fund/County Clerk fee up to $10 per filing (unanimous)
- Authorized sale of precinct 4 tractor and mower at October auction (unanimous)
- Awarded 3/4-ton truck bid for Fire Marshal to James Woods Motors (unanimous)
- Co-awarded asphalt road surface materials to 4 bidders (unanimous)
- Co-awarded ready-mix concrete bid to Wise Ready Mix and Cox Ready Mix (unanimous)
- Awarded metal culverts bid to Wilson Culverts (unanimous)
- Issued 90-day burn ban for red flag warning days (unanimous)
Commissioners' Court
The Commissioners Court is holding a public hearing to discuss a plan for the restoration and preservation of records in the County Clerk’s office. A separate meeting will follow to decide whether to adopt a records archive fee of no more than $10.00.
- Proposed County Clerk records archive fee of not more than $10.00
Commissioners' Court
The Commissioners Court will discuss the adoption of the Fiscal Year 2025 budget and the county tax rate. The body will also determine polling locations and agreements for the November 5, 2024, General and Special Election.
- Adoption of the FY 2025 budget for revenues and expenditures
- Adoption of the Wise County tax rate for FY 2025
- Adoption of the Weatherford College Wise County Branch Campus Maintenance Tax rate
- Appointment of Sabra Srader as Early Voting Clerk for the November 5, 2024 election
- Designation of Wise County Fairgrounds (Women’s Building) as the main early voting polling place
Commissioners' Court
The Wise County Commissioners Court will hold a public hearing to discuss a proposed maintenance tax for the Weatherford College branch campus. The tax would apply to Fiscal Year 2025, running from October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2025.
- Public hearing for proposed Weatherford College Branch Campus Maintenance Tax for Fiscal Year 2025
Commissioners' Court
The Commissioners Court will hold a public hearing to discuss proposed tax rates for the General Fund and FMLR for Fiscal Year 2025. These rates will be considered for adoption during the regular meeting on August 26, 2024.
- Public hearing for proposed Fiscal Year 2025 tax rates (General Fund and FMLR)
Commissioners' Court
The Commissioners Court will hold a public hearing to discuss the proposed Wise County Budget for Fiscal Year 2025, covering October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2025. The budget will be considered for adoption during the regular meeting following the hearing.
- Public hearing for proposed Fiscal Year 2025 budget
Commissioners' Court
The Commissioners Court will review the FY 2025 preliminary budget and propose property tax rates for the county, FMLR, and the Weatherford College Branch Campus Maintenance Tax. The body will also discuss the date for a public hearing on these tax rates.
- Proposal of FY25 property tax rates for Wise County, FMLR, and Weatherford College Branch Campus Maintenance Tax
- Review of FY 2025 Wise County Preliminary Budget
- Consideration of 'Texans Feeding Texans' grant resolution for Wise County Meals on Wheels
- Authorization for Joint Election Agreement and Contract for Election Services for the November 5, 2024 election
- Authorization to publish annual notice of proposed FY25 Elected Officials’ salaries
Wise County Commissioner Court
The Commissioners Court will discuss plat and development plan submittals and review the Hazard Mitigation Plan and related grant projects. The body will also consider budget amendments, capital expenditure plans, and potential updates to the county burn ban.
- Plat and development plan submittals
- Hazard Mitigation Plan and related grant projects
- Budget Amendments and Capital Expenditure Plan
- Roadway and Construction joint venture Project Agreements between precincts
- Burn Ban renewal, amendment, or rescind considerations
Commissioners' Court
The Commissioners Court will meet to discuss plat and development plan submittals, budget amendments, and the Hazard Mitigation Plan. The body will also consider burn ban updates based on current weather and vegetation conditions.
- Plat and development plan submittals
- Budget amendments and Capital Expenditure Plan
- Hazard Mitigation Plan and related grant projects
- Roadway and Construction joint venture Project Agreements between precincts
- Burn Ban renewal, amendment, or rescind considerations
Commissioners' Court
The Wise County Commissioners Court will discuss several administrative items including health insurance renewals and plat submittals. The court will also review the current burn ban status based on weather and ground conditions. Additionally, officials will consider roadway joint venture agreements between precincts.
- County health insurance renewal proposal
- Plat and development plan submittals
- Roadway and construction joint venture project agreements
- Burn Ban update and renewal considerations
- Approval of budget amendments, claims, and payroll
Commissioners' Court
The Wise County Commissioners' Court will consider Indigent Health Care Program Services for fiscal year 2024-2025 and board appointments for Emergency Services District No. 3. The court will also discuss hazard mitigation plans, burn ban updates, and roadway project agreements between precincts.
- Indigent Health Care Program Services FY 22024-2025
- Wise County Emergency Services District No. 3 Board appointments
- Hazard Mitigation Plan and related grant projects
- Burn Ban renewal or amendment considerations
- Roadway and construction joint venture Project Agreements
Commissioners' Court
The Commissioners Court will discuss potential amendments to the Wise County Development Rules and Regulations. The court will also evaluate current weather conditions for a Burn Ban update and receive a groundwater conservation report.
- Possible amendments to Wise County Development Rules and Regulations
- TCEQ/SB 2440 update from Upper Trinity Groundwater Conservation District
- Review of Burn Ban status based on weather and vegetation conditions
- Approval of roadway and construction joint venture project agreements
- Presentation of the Texas Historical Commission “Distinguished Service Award”
Commissioners' Court
The Wise County Commissioners Court is meeting to handle routine county business, including budget amendments, claims, and interlocal agreements. They will also discuss construction bids, a hazard mitigation plan, and whether to renew or amend the county burn ban based on current conditions.
- Consider awarding bids for items and/or services
- Discuss Hazard Mitigation Plan and related grant projects
- Consider burn ban renewal, amendment, or rescission
- Approve roadway joint venture project agreements between precincts and local entities
- Discuss plat and development plan submittals
Commissioners' Court
The Wise County Commissioners Court will discuss development plans, roadway agreements, and the TxDOT 287 Corridor Interstate Feasibility Study. The Court will also consider a Burn Ban update and the issuance of Series 2024 Tax Notes.
- Status report on TxDOT 287 Corridor Interstate Feasibility Study
- Approval of roadway and construction joint venture project agreements
- Issuance of Wise County Tax Notes, Series 2024
- Burn Ban update based on weather and ground conditions
- Review of plat and development plan submittals
Commissioners' Court
The Commissioners' Court will discuss the adoption of updated county development rules and regulations. The court will also consider a resolution for a capital murder prosecution grant application and review the FY 23 outside audit. Additionally, officials will discuss roadway joint venture agreements and the status of the burn ban.
- Adoption of updated Wise County Development Rules and Regulations
- Resolution authorizing District Attorney application for Capital Murder Prosecution CJD Grant
- Discussion regarding FY 23 outside audit
- Approval of roadway and construction joint venture project agreements
- Update on Burn Ban status based on weather and vegetation conditions
Commissioners' Court
The Wise County Commissioners Court will review plat submissions, a septic permit appeal, and requests for access to private property to clear county road rights-of-way. Officials will finalize early voting schedules and consolidated polling locations for the May 28 Primary Runoff Election, approve joint roadway agreements between precincts, and vote on renewing or amending the county burn ban based on current weather conditions. These actions determine local development approvals, election accessibility, infrastructure maintenance procedures, and seasonal fire safety regulations.
- Approve joint roadway and construction agreements between Wise County precincts under Texas Government Code Chapter 791
- Set early voting dates, times, locations, and consolidated polling sites for the May 28 Primary Runoff Election
- Vote on renewing or amending the county burn ban based on Fire Marshal reports and regional weather conditions
- Review plat and development plan submittals and hear a citizen appeal regarding a septic permit denial
- Discuss hazard mitigation plans, grant projects, and executive session for personnel matters
Development Rules and Regulations
The Wise County Development Rules and Regulations meeting on April 1, 2024, will discuss the definition of 'residence' versus 'dwelling unit' and minimum access point requirements for RV parks and rental communities. The agenda includes potential action on these items, as well as new business and future study topics.
- Discussion on definition of 'residence' vs 'dwelling unit'
- Discussion on minimum access point requirements for RV parks and rental communities
- New business and future study/discussion items
Commissioners' Court
The Wise County Commissioners' Court will discuss property insurance renewal and applications for a Flood Infrastructure Fund grant. The court will also receive updates on the Historic Courthouse Restoration and Radio Infrastructure projects. Additionally, officials will review burn ban status and road maintenance access requests.
- Requesting a TxDOT traffic study at the intersection of CR2395 and 287
- Applying for a grant from the Flood Infrastructure Fund (FIF) with TWDB
- Project updates on Historic Courthouse Restoration and Radio Infrastructure
- Renewal of property insurance with TAC
- Review of burn ban status based on weather and vegetation conditions
Commissioners' Court
The Commissioners' Court will consider supporting Site 43 watershed improvements and contributing to a regional water supply pool. The meeting also includes discussions on development plans, roadway agreements, and burn ban status.
- Letter of support for Site 43 watershed/flood prevention structure improvements
- Contribution to professional services pool for potential regional water supply
- Procedure for groundwater study waivers under Local Government Code 232.0032
- Roadway and construction joint venture Project Agreements between precincts
- Burn Ban update based on weather and vegetation conditions
Commissioners' Court
The Commissioners Court will discuss plat submittals, budget amendments, and capital expenditure plans. The agenda includes considerations for burn ban updates, road right-of-way access, and various construction or purchase items.
- Plat and development plan submittals
- Appointment of Early Voting Ballot Board members for 2024-2026 term
- Budget amendments and capital expenditure plans
- Roadway and construction joint venture project agreements
- Burn ban renewal, amendment, or rescind considerations
Commissioners' Court
The Commissioners' Court will consider several items regarding the March 5, 2024, Joint Primary Election, including polling locations and appointment of an Early Voting Clerk. The court will also discuss plat submittals, board reappointments, and potential burn ban updates.
- Appointment of Sabra Srader as Early Voting Clerk for the March 5, 2024 Joint Primary Election
- Designation of Chisolm Suites (2010 US 380, Decatur) as a main early voting polling place
- Authorization of a Joint Contract for Elections Services with Wise County Democratic and Republican Party Chairs
- Reappointments for Emergency Services District #1
- Discussion of burn ban renewal or amendments based on weather and vegetation conditions
Commissioners' Court
The Commissioners Court will consider plat and development plan submittals and a release of a drainage easement on the Sauder-Rhine Tract. The agenda also includes nominations, emergency services board terms, and updates regarding burn ban conditions.
- Discussion of plat and development plan submittals
- Nomination of Commissioner Kevin Burns to the Texas Conference of Urban Counties Policy Committee
- Setting terms of service for Wise County Emergency Services District #3 board members
- Release of a drainage easement on the Sauder-Rhine Tract
- Review of weather and vegetation conditions for Burn Ban updates