Wise County public meetings in 2025

Commissioners' Court

The Wise County Commissioners Court will review and act on several policy items, including an updated purchasing policy, a generative AI usage policy, and a traffic incident management program. The court will also discuss joint‑venture road construction agreements and a hazard mitigation plan with related grant projects. Additional agenda items cover community forum comments, departmental reports, and upcoming holiday announcements.

• Consider and act on revised Wise County Purchasing Policy
• Consider and act on Wise County Generative AI Usage Policy
• Consider and act on Traffic Incident Management Program
• Consider approval of Roadway and/or Construction joint venture Project Agreements between precincts and other local entities
• Discuss Hazard Mitigation Plan and related grant projects

The Commissioners' Court unanimously approved the creation of a countywide Traffic Incident Management (TIM) Program and appointed an advisory committee chaired by Commissioner Kevin Burns. The court also approved final plats for Dalia’s Addition, Hensley Estates, and Overton Oaks, adopted a revised purchasing policy, cast Wise County’s 1,176 appraisal district votes, and approved the Generative AI Usage Policy. All motions were adopted without dissent.

• Approved Dalia’s Addition final plat (unanimous)
• Approved Hensley Estates re‑plat (unanimous)
• Approved Overton Oaks final plat/maintenance period (unanimous)
• Approved revised Wise County Purchasing Policy (unanimous)
• Cast 1,176 Wise County appraisal district votes: 145 Ray Cook Jr, 391 Bill Lewis, 361 Noel Reddick, 279 Lee Worley (unanimous)
• Approved Wise County Generative AI Usage Policy (unanimous)
• Established Traffic Incident Management Program and advisory committee chaired by Commissioner Kevin Burns (unanimous)

Commissioners' Court

The Wise County Commissioners' Court agenda for November 10, 2025, includes public hearings and items related to the budget and road maintenance. The document is a scanned copy of the agenda and is not fully readable.

• Public hearings
• Budget items
• Road maintenance
• Scanned agenda copy

At its November 10, 2025 meeting, the Wise County Commissioners’ Court unanimously approved several items, most notably accepting a $93,136 Federal Hazard Mitigation Grant (local share $23,284) and authorizing staff to administer it. The Court also approved final plats and variances for multiple developments, ratified the canvass of the November 4 constitutional amendment and Special Election for Emergency Services District 4, and reappointed members to ESD 2 and ESD 3 boards. Additional actions included authorizing a $5,000 Alamo “Travis Letter” plaque installation, awarding bridge‑pilings and deck material to The Railroad Yard, approving a $254,167 excavator purchase for Precinct 1, and permitting right‑of‑way cleaning.

• Approved final plats and variances for Olson Acres, 4HR, Antique Acres, Paradise Crossing Phase 2, and Saddleback Estates (unanimous)
• Approved canvass of November 4, 2025 Constitutional Amendment election (unanimous)
• Approved canvass of November 4, 2025 Special Election for Emergency Services District 4 (unanimous)
• Reappointed Roger Guinn and Kenny Hudson; appointed Paul Wood to ESD 2 Board (unanimous)
• Reappointed Steve Edwards, Joel Bartlett, Mills Shallene to ESD 3 Board (unanimous)
• Authorized installation of Alamo “Travis Letter” plaque, funded $5,000 from Hotel Occupancy Tax Fund (unanimous)
• Awarded bridge‑pilings and deck material bid to The Railroad Yard and approved $254,167 excavator purchase for Precinct 1 (unanimous)
• Accepted $93,136 Hazard Mitigation Grant (local share $23,284) and authorized staff to administer it (unanimous)

Commissioners' Court

The Wise County Commissioners Court will meet on October 29, 2025 at the Election Office, 200 S. Trinity St., Decatur. The agenda includes standard opening items and a discussion on creating the West Fork Public Utility Agency. The court may take action to establish the agency.

• Call Court to Order
• Invocation
• Pledge of Allegiance
• Consider and discuss intent to create West Fork Public Utility Agency
• Adjourn

The Wise County Commissioners’ Court unanimously adopted an order establishing the West Fork Public Utility Agency (PUA). The order creates a 15‑member board with two county appointees and gives the PUA bond‑issuing authority for capital projects while prohibiting ad valorem taxes. The court also adopted revised Rules of Procedure for Commissioners’ Court meetings.

• Adopted order creating West Fork Public Utility Agency (unanimously)
• Adopted revised Rules of Procedure for Commissioners’ Court meetings

Commissioners' Court

The Wise County Commissioners Court will discuss and potentially approve several items, including joint‑venture agreements for roadway and construction projects between precincts and other local entities. The court will also review hazard mitigation plans and related grant projects, and hear reports on current weather, ground, and vegetation conditions for Burn Ban considerations. Additional agenda items include a community forum for public comments, discussion of plat and development plan submittals, and routine approvals such as minutes, budget amendments, and utility permits.

• Community Forum for public comments on county issues
• Discussion of plat and development plan submittals
• Consider approval of roadway and construction joint‑venture project agreements
• Discuss Hazard Mitigation Plan and related grant projects
• Review weather, ground, and vegetation conditions for Burn Ban updates

The Wise County Commissioners’ Court unanimously adopted several actions, including accepting donated restroom trailer and fencing, approving a bid for a diesel truck, and authorizing the purchase of a Tahoe bailiff vehicle for $54,885 plus about $10,000 in equipment. The court also approved Phase 2 of the clerk’s records preservation and digitization project, broadened the asset disposal policy to include broken items and tasers, and authorized commissioners to clear right‑of‑way on specified private properties. All items were adopted without dissent.

• Accepted donated restroom trailer and crowd‑control fencing (unanimously adopted)
• Authorized go‑out‑for‑bid for a diesel truck for Precinct 1 (unanimously adopted)
• Approved purchase of Tahoe bailiff vehicle $54,885 plus approx $10k equipment (unanimously adopted)
• Approved transfer of two older District Attorney vehicles to the Sheriff’s office after new vehicles arrive (unanimously adopted)
• Broadened asset‑control disposal policy to include broken assets and tasers (unanimously adopted)
• Approved Phase 2 of clerk records preservation and digitization using archive fund (unanimously adopted)
• Authorized commissioner access onto private property to clear right‑of‑way on CR2175, CR3250, and Preskitt Rd (unanimously adopted)
• Approved all items on the consent agenda (unanimously adopted)

Commissioners' Court

The Commissioners Court will hold a public hearing regarding the intent to create the West Fork Public Utility Agency. This non-taxing entity would coordinate regional drinking water supplies and wastewater needs for Wise County and several participating cities and districts.

• Public hearing to create the West Fork Public Utility Agency
• Proposed partnership with cities of Alvord, Aurora, Boyd, Bridgeport, Decatur, Newark, New Fairview, Paradise, and Rhome
• Proposed partnership with Walnut Creek Special Utility, Rolling V Ranch Water Control & Improvement District No. 3, New Fairview Municipal Utility District No. 1, and West Wise Special Utility District
• Authority for the agency to issue bonds for capital improvement projects
• Authority for the agency to manage sewage and water collection, treatment, and distribution

The Wise County Commissioners’ Court adopted revised Rules of Procedure and Decorum at Meetings, originally adopted on March 25 2019. No vote tally was recorded for this adoption. The court also held a public hearing on creating the West Fork Public Utility Agency, but no decision was made at this time.

• Adopted revised Rules of Procedure and Decorum at Meetings (no vote tally recorded)

Commissioners' Court

The provided agenda text is unreadable and does not contain identifiable items for discussion or decision. No specific resolutions, contracts, or hearings can be extracted.

The Wise County Commissioners’ Court unanimously approved a $307,309.80 grant for Border Crisis Response technology and authorized several public‑safety purchases, including a $219,540 truck fleet for the Sheriff’s Office. It also approved interlocal agreements for road repairs with the Cities of Lake Bridgeport and Aurora, and authorized a legal notice for joining the West Fork Public Utility Authority. All actions were adopted without dissent.

• Approved $307,309.80 Border Crisis Response Technology Enhancement grant (unanimous)
• Authorized $219,540 purchase of trucks and equipment for the Sheriff’s Office (unanimous)
• Approved interlocal agreements with Lake Bridgeport and Aurora for road repairs (unanimous)
• Authorized legal notice and interlocal agreement for West Fork Public Utility Authority participation (unanimous)
• Approved EMS trade‑in of thermal imagers (unanimous)
• Approved District Attorney purchase of 2 SUVs and a $49,945 co‑op truck (unanimous)
• Approved co‑award of rock and base materials to multiple vendors (unanimous)
• Authorized entry onto 130 Paradise Oaks Court for right‑of‑way clearing (unanimous)

Development Rules and Regulations

The Wise County Subdivision Rules Committee will consider a revision to Section 6.08 drainage and storm sewer intensity values. It will discuss changes to preliminary plat grading, driveway culvert requirements, and culvert type specifications. The committee will also receive information on groundwater availability under the current UTGCD agreement and compare platting fees under the Kimley‑Horn contract.

• Proposed revision to Section 6.08 Drainage and Storm Sewer intensities (hydrology calculations).
• Discussion of changes to Article 3.11 Preliminary Plat processing, focusing on site grading.
• Review of UTGCD’s ability to provide a definitive groundwater availability statement.
• Clarification of language in Section 4.06.H requiring developers to install driveway culverts.
• Evaluation of box culverts versus multi‑barrel culverts in Section 6.08.F.

Commissioners' Court

The Wise County Commissioners' Court will consider a 2025 budget, road projects, and a proposed tax rate. The agenda includes items for the general fund, road and bridge maintenance, and the sheriff's department.

• Consider 2025 budget and proposed tax rate
• Review road and bridge projects
• Discuss sheriff's department funding
• Address general fund matters
• Review proposed ordinances

The Commissioners' Court unanimously approved the final acceptance of three subdivisions, adopted 2026 sheriff and constable fees (constable fees increased $25), and adopted the FY2026 Archive Fund fee. It also authorized the County Judge to sign the Texans Feeding Texans grant application, approved the purchase of a 1.757‑acre right‑of‑way for $61,496, and renewed the daily weather‑based burn ban for 90 days. Several bids were awarded or rebid, including asphalt road surfacing to four contractors and the purchase of equipment for Precincts 2 and 3.

• Approved final acceptance of Quail Creek, Chance Farm Road Addition, and Hidden Timbers subdivisions (unanimous)
• Adopted 2026 sheriff and constable fees; constable fees increased $25 (unanimous)
• Adopted FY2026 Archive Fund fee not to exceed $19 per filing (unanimous)
• Authorized County Judge to sign Texans Feeding Texans grant application (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 1.757 acres right‑of‑way for $61,496 for public safety (unanimous)
• Renewed daily weather‑based burn ban for another 90 days (unanimous)
• Awarded asphalt road surfacing bid to Hall Brothers, Austin Asphalt, Reynolds Asphalt, and Eurovia Atlantic dba Sunmount Paving (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of skid steer for $92,878 and truck for $68,175 (unanimous)

Commissioners' Court

The Wise County Commissioners Court will hold a public hearing to discuss a plan for restoring and preserving County Clerk records. The plan proposes an archive fee of up to $10. No decision will be made at this hearing; any fee adoption will be considered at a later Commissioners Court meeting at 9:00 AM the same day. Public comments will be heard.

• Proposed County Clerk Archive Fund plan for record restoration and preservation
• Proposed archival fee of up to $10 per record
• Public hearing to receive comments; no action taken during this meeting
• Fee adoption to be considered at a subsequently called Commissioners Court meeting at 9:00 AM

The Wise County Commissioners’ Court adopted the revised Rules of Procedures, Conduct Decorum at Meetings originally dated March 25, 2019. A public hearing was held to discuss a proposed record‑preservation plan that would allow a fee of up to $10 for the County Clerk Archive Fund, but no decision on that plan was made at this meeting. All court members were present and the County Judge voted aye on agenda items unless otherwise indicated.

• Adopted revised Rules of Procedures, Conduct Decorum at Meetings (no vote tally provided)
• Public hearing on County Clerk Archive Fund held; no decision made on the proposed plan

Commissioners' Court

The Wise County Commissioners Court will hold a public hearing to discuss the proposed county budget for fiscal year 2026, which runs from October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2026. The hearing is scheduled for September 8, 2025, at 8:50 a.m. at the Law Enforcement Center in Decatur, Texas. The budget may be adopted during the same day's regular meeting at 9:00 a.m.

• Public hearing on proposed FY 2026 county budget at Law Enforcement Center, 200 Rook Ramsey Drive, Decatur
• Potential adoption of FY 2026 county budget during same-day meeting
• Taxpayer impact statement provided for median-valued homestead property: current taxes $1,026.28, proposed budget taxes $988.96, no-new-revenue rate taxes $971.35

The Commissioners’ Court held a public hearing to discuss the proposed FY2026 County Budget. No votes or actions were taken; the budget will be considered for adoption at the regular meeting later that morning. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

Commissioners' Court

The Wise County Commissioners' Court will conduct a public hearing to discuss the proposed county tax rate for fiscal year 2026, which runs from October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2026. Residents may comment during the hearing, which begins at 8:40 AM at the Law Enforcement Center in Decatur. The court may take action on the tax rate during the regular meeting at 9:00 AM the same day.

• Public hearing on proposed Wise County tax rate for FY2026
• Location: Law Enforcement Center, 200 Rook Ramsey Drive, Decatur, Texas
• Hearing time: 8:40 AM, September 8, 2025
• Regular meeting action time: 9:00 AM, September 8, 2025

The commissioners’ court held a public hearing to discuss a proposed property tax rate reduction for FY 2026, recommending a drop from $0.275 to $0.265 per $100 valuation. The change was slated for consideration at the regular meeting at 9:00 a.m., but no vote or adoption was recorded. The minutes also note that the court had previously adopted revised procedural rules in 2019.

Commissioners' Court

The Wise County Commissioners’ Court agenda for September 8, 2025, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive decisions or discussions. The document appears to be a placeholder or corrupted text with no actionable items.

The Commissioners' Court unanimously approved the re‑plat for Ray’s Addition, authorized a joint election agreement and appointed Sabra Srader to key election roles, adopted the FY 2026 county budget, set the FY 2026 tax rate, adopted the Weatherford College maintenance tax, and approved the purchase of two Ford Explorers for the Sheriff’s Office.

• Approved re‑plat request for Ray’s Addition (CR 4287) – unanimous
• Authorized Joint Election Agreement and contract for Nov 4, 2025 election – unanimous
• Appointed Sabra Srader as Joint Early Voting Clerk – unanimous
• Appointed Sabra Srader as Joint Elections Officer – unanimous
• Approved Wise County Fairgrounds Women’s Building as main early‑voting site – unanimous
• Adopted FY 2026 county budget – unanimous
• Adopted FY 2026 tax rate of $0.265 per $100 valuation – unanimous
• Adopted Weatherford College Wise County maintenance tax of $0.0315 per $100 – unanimous

Commissioners' Court

The Wise County Commissioners Court will hold a public hearing to discuss a proposed maintenance tax for the Weatherford College Branch Campus. This tax would apply to Fiscal Year 2026, covering the period from October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026.

• Public hearing for Weatherford College Branch Campus Maintenance Tax (FY 2026)

The Wise County Commissioners’ Court held a public hearing to discuss the proposed Weatherford College Branch Campus Maintenance Tax for FY 2026. The Court noted a recommendation to lower the tax rate from $0.0325 to $0.0315 per $100 valuation, which would generate a little over $200,000 in additional revenue. No vote or adoption was recorded; the proposal will be considered at the regular meeting later that morning.

Commissioners' Court

The Wise County Commissioners Court will meet to consider and act on policies for the County Indigent Health Care Program. The meeting is scheduled for 9:00 A.M. on Monday, August 25, 2025, at the Law Enforcement Center in Decatur.

• Consider and act on County Indigent Health Care Program and policies
• Meeting scheduled for 9:00 A.M. on Monday, August 25, 2025
• Location: Law Enforcement Center, 200 Rook Ramsey Drive, Decatur, Texas

Commissioners' Court

The Wise County Commissioners Court will set the schedule and polling locations for the November 4, 2025 Constitutional Amendment and Joint Election. The body will also discuss the proposed FY26 budget and approve various road and construction agreements.

• Set dates/times/locations for Early Voting and Election Day polling
• Discuss proposed FY26 budget
• Approve Roadway and Construction joint venture Project Agreements
• Consider approval of Roadway and Construction joint venture Project Agreements
• Discuss Hazard Mitigation Plan and related grant projects

The Court unanimously accepted the Paradise ISD high‑school addition construction plans. It also approved the early‑voting schedule and locations, as well as the consolidated polling sites for the November 4, 2025 election. Additional actions included authorizing EMS capital purchases, accepting a $500 donation from TARGA, and adopting policies for the County Indigent Health Care Program. The Court approved right‑of‑way improvements for CR4511 and CR3657.

• Accepted Paradise ISD High School Addition construction plans (unanimous)
• Approved early voting dates, times, and locations for the November 4, 2025 election (unanimous)
• Approved consolidated polling places for Election Day November 4, 2025 (unanimous)
• Accepted $500 donation from TARGA for Emergency Management (unanimous)
• Authorized EMS purchase of a truck for $59,372.75 and an ambulance for $290,550 (unanimous)
• Approved request to re‑bid AC‑10‑2TR (unanimous)
• Approved policies and panel nominations for the County Indigent Health Care Program (unanimous)
• Approved right‑of‑way request to enter private property for bridge access on CR4511 and sight‑distance improvement on CR3657 (unanimous)

Commissioners' Court

The Commissioners Court will review the FY26 Preliminary Budget and propose property tax rates for the county, FMLR, and the Weatherford College Branch Campus Maintenance Tax. The body will also determine the public hearing date for these tax rates.

• Proposal of FY26 property tax rates for Wise County, FMLR, and Weatherford College Branch Campus Maintenance Tax
• Review of FY26 Wise County Preliminary Budget
• Authorization to publish annual notice of proposed FY26 Elected Officials’ salaries
• Consideration of County Resolution FY 26-01 regarding Wise County Claims payment accountability
• Discussion of Burn Ban renewal, amendment, or rescission

The Commissioners’ Court unanimously approved the final, re‑plat, and preliminary plat submissions. It adopted a proposal for the FY26 budget and set FY26 property tax rates of $0.265 per $100 valuation (General Fund $0.2175, FMLR $0.0475) and a Weatherford College maintenance tax rate of $0.0315 per $100 valuation. The Court scheduled public hearings for the tax rates and budget on September 8, 2025, and authorized the Treasurer to publish proposed elected‑official salaries. Several procurement bids were awarded or rebid, and a $500 donation to the Sheriff’s Office was accepted.

• Approved final, re‑plat, and preliminary plats (unanimous)
• Proposed FY26 budget for adoption (unanimous)
• Proposed FY26 property tax rate $0.265 per $100 valuation (unanimous)
• Proposed FY26 Weatherford College maintenance tax rate $0.0315 per $100 valuation (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearings for tax rates and budget on Sep 8, 2025 (unanimous)
• Authorized Treasurer to publish FY26 elected‑official salary notice (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of $28,500 mower for Precinct 4 (unanimous)
• Awarded mid‑size SUV bid to Triple Crown Ford (unanimous)

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The Commissioners Court will discuss the creation of Emergency Services District No. 4 and the adoption of state constitutional amendments for the November election. The body will also review plat submittals, budget amendments, and burn ban status.

• Proposed creation of Wise County Emergency Services District No. 4 for November 4, 2025 ballot
• Order of Special Election for state constitutional amendments from the 89th Legislature
• Review of plat and development plan submittals
• Discussion of Hazard Mitigation Plan and related grant projects
• Review of weather and vegetation conditions for Burn Ban updates

The Wise County Commissioners’ Court unanimously approved the final plat for 1801 Cabin Estate and began a two‑year maintenance period for Lola Creek Ranch Phase 2. It also authorized placing the creation of Wise County Emergency Services District No. 4 on the November 4, 2025 special election ballot and executed the order of special election for that district. Additional unanimous actions included accepting a donation of two cattleguards, approving disposals of county equipment, approving an auction list, and directing a bid for roof repairs on county buildings.

• Approved final plat for 1801 Cabin Estate with variance (unanimous)
• Authorized placing Wise County Emergency Services District No. 4 on Nov 4, 2025 ballot (unanimous)
• Executed Order of Special Election for Wise County Emergency Services District No. 4 (unanimous)
• Approved execution of Order of Special Election for statewide constitutional amendments (unanimous)
• Accepted donation of two cattleguards to the County (unanimous)
• Approved disposal of two broken tasers and a broken desk (unanimous)
• Approved list of items for September auction (unanimous)
• Approved going out for bid on roof repairs for various County buildings (unanimous)

Commissioners' Court

The Commissioners Court will hold a public hearing to discuss and receive comments regarding the proposed creation of Wise County Emergency Services District No. 4. The district is proposed for creation by petition.

• Public hearing for the creation of Wise County Emergency Services District No. 4

The Wise County Commissioners’ Court adopted the revised Rules of Procedures, Conduct & Decorum originally dated March 25 2019. A public hearing was held to consider the creation of Wise County Emergency Services District No. 4, but no decision on placing the proposal on the November ballot was recorded. No vote tallies were provided.

• Adopted revised Rules of Procedures, Conduct & Decorum (originally March 25 2019)

Commissioners' Court

The Commissioners Court will meet to consider plat and development plan submittals and review weather conditions for potential burn ban updates. The body will also discuss budget amendments, capital expenditures, and hazard mitigation grant projects.

• Plat and development plan submittals
• Budget amendments and Capital Expenditure Plan
• Hazard Mitigation Plan and related grant projects
• Burn ban renewal, amendment, or rescind considerations
• Roadway and Construction joint venture Project Agreements

The Commissioners’ Court approved the final plat for FM Estate with a road frontage variance and tabled the Lola Creek Ranch plat due to an outstanding $2,000 balance. It accepted donations from Victory Church and Dean Mellema, rejected a small SUV bid for the Sheriff’s Office, and authorized the FY26 bid list and several cooperative purchases. The Court also approved a joint‑venture agreement for road repairs in the City of Alvord and granted access to a private property for creek inspection.

• Approved FM Estate final plat with road frontage variance (unanimous)
• Tabled Lola Creek Ranch plat pending $2,000 construction fee balance (unanimous)
• Accepted $2,500 donation from Victory Church and equipment donation from Dean Mellema (unanimous)
• Rejected small SUV bid for Sheriff’s Office and ordered rebid (unanimous)
• Authorized FY26 proposed bid list (unanimous)
• Approved cooperative purchase of waste‑handling equipment for Environmental Services ($19,385) (unanimous)
• Approved joint‑venture project agreement for City of Alvord road repairs (unanimous)
• Authorized commissioners’ access to Andrew Wills’ property at 1688 CR 3540 for creek inspection (unanimous)

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The Commissioners Court will discuss the creation of Emergency Services District No. 4 and the FY26 county health insurance plan. The body will also consider election security sub-grants and appointments to the Upper Trinity Groundwater Conservation District Board of Directors.

• Petition for creation of Wise County Emergency Services District No. 4
• Resolution regarding 2025 Help America Vote Act (HAVA) Election Security Sub-Grants
• Recommendations for County health insurance plan for FY26
• Appointment to Upper Trinity Groundwater Conservation District Board of Directors
• Discussion on Burn Ban renewal, amendment, or rescindment

The Commissioners’ Court approved the final plat for the Stephens Alvord Addition and acknowledged completion of Hillview infrastructure improvements pending final plat documents. It scheduled a public hearing for the creation of Wise County Emergency Services District No. 4 on July 28 and authorized staff to post required notices. The Court also approved the HAVA election‑security grant resolution, appointed Jason Flynt to the Upper Trinity Groundwater Conservation District board, renewed the county health‑insurance plan with a 4.4% increase, approved transfer of two Tahoe vehicles, and renewed the 90‑day burn ban.

• Approved final plat for Stephens Alvord Addition (unanimous)
• Acknowledged Hillview Addition infrastructure completion, contingent on final plat (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for Emergency Services District No. 4 on July 28, 2025 and authorized notice posting (unanimous)
• Approved resolution for 2025 HAVA election‑security sub‑grant applications (unanimous)
• Appointed Jason Flynt to Upper Trinity Groundwater Conservation District board for a 4‑year term (unanimous)
• Renewed county health‑insurance plan with 4.4% increase (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of two Tahoe vehicles to Constable 1 and Constable 2 (unanimous)
• Renewed 90‑day burn ban based on daily weather criteria (unanimous)

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The Commissioners Court will meet to consider various administrative actions, including the FY 2026 Holiday Schedule and a solid waste grant application. The body will also review plat and development plan submittals and discuss burn ban updates.

• Resolution for NCTCOG 2026-2027 Solid Waste Implementation Grants application
• Review and approval of FY 2026 Holiday Schedule
• 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

The Court unanimously approved two final plats and a maintenance period acceptance. It added Columbus Day and an extra Christmas holiday to the FY 2026 holiday schedule. The Court authorized the Environmental Services grant application and the Sheriff’s Office to bid for small SUVs. It awarded the Alvord EMS station contract to FX5 Construction for $560,200 and renewed blanket right‑of‑way access for public‑safety clean‑up.

• Approved Stone Lake Estates and C.F. Wood Addition final plats (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2026 holiday schedule adding Columbus Day and Dec 26 holiday (unanimous)
• Authorized submission of solid‑waste grant applications (unanimous)
• Authorized Sheriff’s Office to solicit bids for small SUVs (unanimous)
• Awarded Alvord EMS station contract to FX5 Construction for $560,200 (unanimous)
• Removed Ink & Stitch $745 invoice from claims (Shawn abstained, others aye)
• Renewed blanket authority to access private property for right‑of‑way cleaning (unanimous)
• Approved all consent‑agenda items except the removed invoice (unanimous)

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The Commissioners Court will meet to discuss plat and development plan submittals and review budget amendments. The body will also consider awarding bids for purchases and services and discuss the Hazard Mitigation Plan.

• Plat and development plan submittals
• Awarding of bids for items and services
• Budget amendments and Capital Expenditure Plan
• Hazard Mitigation Plan and related grant projects
• Burn Ban status and renewal considerations

The Wise County Commissioners' Court unanimously approved a blanket authority allowing all four commissioners to enter private property to clear flood debris. It also approved several other actions, including plat approvals, equipment purchases, grant acceptance, and joint project agreements. All motions were adopted without dissent.

• Approved Sweatman Addition and Overton Oaks plats (contingent on verification) – unanimous
• Authorized total loss of Precinct 2 tractor mower – unanimous
• Approved $94,530.85 purchase of compactor and receiver for Cottondale dump site – unanimous
• Accepted $21,998 LEPC grant from TCEQ – unanimous
• Ratified joint project agreements with City of Aurora and City of Decatur – unanimous
• Ratified joint project agreement with Tarrant Regional Water District – unanimous
• Granted blanket authority for commissioners to enter private property for flood debris cleanup – unanimous
• Authorized access to specific private properties for Sunflower Road Project – unanimous

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The Wise County Commissioners Court will discuss and possibly take action on renewing, amending, or rescinding the current burn ban based on weather, ground, and vegetation conditions. They will also consider a right-of-way on bridge CR 1590 and an upcoming board appointment for the Upper Trinity Groundwater Conservation District. Other items include a mental health awareness proclamation, budget amendments, and interlocal agreements.

• Proclamation designating May 2025 as Mental Health Awareness Month
• Discussion and possible action on right-of-way for proposed bridge CR 1590
• Discussion of upcoming board appointment for Upper Trinity Groundwater Conservation District
• Discussion and possible action on burn ban renewal, amendment, or rescission
• Consideration of budget amendments and capital expenditure plan

The Commissioners’ Court unanimously approved the acquisition of right-of-way for the proposed bridge on County Road 1590. It also created an ad hoc committee to interview candidates for the Upper Trinity Groundwater Conservation District board, accepted a $58,763.28 donation for a skid steer, and approved several procurement and disposal items.

• Authorized acquisition of right-of-way for CR 1590 bridge (unanimous)
• Formed ad hoc committee to interview candidates for Upper Trinity Groundwater District board (unanimous)
• Accepted $58,763.28 donation to purchase a skid steer for Environmental Services (unanimous)
• Approved disposal of EMS harness and broken taser (unanimous)
• Approved Ink & Stitch invoice from Fund 16 (Shawn abstained, others aye)
• Approved all items listed under the consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved City of Decatur and City of Aurora project agreements (unanimous)

Commissioners' Court

The Wise County Commissioners Court will discuss and take action on multiple routine items including minutes, budget amendments, and payroll. Key items include approval of roadway joint venture agreements with other local entities and discussion of the Hazard Mitigation Plan and related grant projects. The court will also consider a burn ban update and accept donations. The meeting includes an executive session for real property deliberations.

• Approval of roadway/construction joint venture project agreements between precincts and local entities
• Discussion of Hazard Mitigation Plan and related grant projects
• Discussion of burn ban conditions and possible renewal or rescission
• Consideration of construction specifications, bids, and purchases
• Acceptance of donations of personal property and revenues to the county

The Court unanimously approved the purchase of a new $84,500 ambulance chassis with a remount and trade‑in for County EMS. It also approved the purchase of extrication tools for Rescue Two. The Court entered and exited an executive session to discuss real‑property matters. Additional unanimous actions included approving the consent agenda, a joint road‑work agreement with the City of Boyd, forming an innovation team for the pilot AI program, and authorizing a cooperative purchase of a mower/tractor unit for Precinct 2.

• Approved $84,500 ambulance chassis purchase and remount (unanimous)
• Approved extrication tools for Rescue Two (unanimous)
• Entered executive session for real‑property deliberations (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items (budget, claims, interlocal agreements) (unanimous)
• Approved joint road‑work agreement with City of Boyd (unanimous)
• Approved formation of an innovation team for pilot AI program (unanimous)
• Authorized Precinct 2 cooperative purchase of mower/tractor unit (unanimous)

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The Commissioners' Court will discuss the FY 24 outside audit and consider various administrative approvals including budget amendments and capital expenditures. The body will also review plat and development plan submittals and discuss the Hazard Mitigation Plan.

• Review and action on outside audit for FY 24
• Discussion and action on plat and development plan submittals
• Approval of Budget Amendments and Capital Expenditure Plan
• Discussion of Hazard Mitigation Plan and related grant projects
• Review of burn ban status and potential renewal or rescission

The Commissioners’ Court approved the Allison Acres, Lambert Acres II, Allison Ridge, and Honeysuckle Ranch plats, including requested variances. The Court also unanimously accepted the FY 2024 outside audit, approved several donations and equipment purchases, and authorized staff to explore bids for diesel storage tanks. All motions were made by Commissioner Lambert or Hays, seconded by the other, and adopted without dissent.

• Approved Allison Acres, Lambert Acres II, Allison Ridge, and Honeysuckle Ranch plats with variances (unanimous)
• Accepted the FY 2024 outside audit as presented (unanimous)
• Approved acceptance of donations: $2,500 to Emergency Management, $120,000 for CR 4010 resurfacing, desk donation, K9 donation (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of a mulching head through a cooperative opportunity (unanimous)
• Approved Sheriff's Office request to trade older weapons for newer weapons (unanimous)
• Authorized staff to explore bid and cooperative options for diesel storage tanks (unanimous)
• Approved all items listed under Consent Agenda Item #12 as presented (unanimous)

Commissioners' Court

The Wise County Commissioners Court will consider and act on an Advanced Funding Agreement with TxDOT for an overpass at U.S. 81/287 and Northstar Parkway. The court will also discuss plat and development plan submittals, burn ban conditions, a hazard mitigation plan, and interlocal agreements for roadway projects. Routine items include approving minutes, budget amendments, and claims.

• Advanced Funding Agreement with TxDOT for overpass at U.S. 81/287 and Northstar Parkway
• Discussion and action on burn ban renewal based on weather and vegetation conditions
• Plat and development plan submittals for review and action
• Interlocal agreements and joint venture project agreements between county precincts and local entities
• Hazard Mitigation Plan and related grant projects

The Commissioners’ Court unanimously authorized the County Judge to sign the Advanced Funding Agreement with TxDOT for the US 81/287 overpass project. It also unanimously approved the final plats and replats with requested variances. The Court accepted donations, approved a weapons trade‑in, and approved purchases of ballistic shields and two Chevy Equinox vehicles. Additional actions included renewing the 90‑day burn ban and rescinding a prior Hillcrest project agreement.

• Authorized Judge to sign Advanced Funding Agreement with TxDOT for US 81/287 interchange (unanimous)
• Approved final plats and replats with variances as presented (unanimous)
• Accepted donations of $10,000 and weapons; approved weapons trade‑in (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of ballistic shields for $179,144.39 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of two Chevy Equinox vehicles at $27,658 each using SB22 funds (unanimous)
• Renewed 90‑day weather‑based burn ban (unanimous)
• Rescinded Hillcrest project agreement and approved interlocal agreement for $120k donation (unanimous)
• Authorized county personnel to enter private property for beaver remediation on Greenwood Road (unanimous)

Commissioners' Court

The Wise County Commissioners Court convenes for a regular meeting with a community forum and several administrative items. Key decisions include authorizing a joint election agreement with political subdivisions for the May 3 general and special election, appointing members to the Historical Commission, and approving the hiring of Amy Wagner for the Agrilife Extension position. The court will also discuss burn ban conditions, roadway project agreements, and routine approvals such as minutes and budget amendments.

• Consider joint election agreement with Elections Administrator Sabra Srader for May 3, 2025 election
• Appoint members to Wise County Historical Commission for 2025-2026 term
• Approve hiring of Amy Wagner for Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Family Community Health Agent
• Discuss burn ban update based on weather and ground conditions
• Consider roadway project agreements between county precincts and local entities

The Commissioners' Court unanimously authorized Elections Administrator Sabra Srader to enter into a Joint Election Agreement for the May 3, 2025 election, covering multiple cities, school districts, and special districts. The Court also approved the Stonegate Park replat, appointed Historical Commission members, hired Amy Wagner for the Agrilife Extension position, and approved several equipment purchases and disposals. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Stonegate Park replat (Lot 26R and 27R) (unanimous)
• Authorized Elections Administrator to enter Joint Election Agreement for May 3, 2025 election (unanimous)
• Approved Wise County Historical Commission appointees for 2025-2026 term (unanimous)
• Approved hiring Amy Wagner for Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Family Community Health Agent (unanimous)
• Approved disposal of a tazer and auction items (unanimous)
• Rejected bid #25-019 and authorized purchase of truck ($73,975 + ~$35k bed) and excavator ($120,361.06 + ~$49k mud mat) via co-op (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, reports, budget amendments, utility permits, and interlocal agreements (unanimous)
• Approved joint venture project agreement with City of Runaway Bay for Martin's Lane road work (unanimous)

Commissioners' Court

The Commissioners Court will hear a presentation on the Wise County Master Thoroughfare Plan Update from Freese and Nichols Engineering and may take action. They will also discuss the Hazard Mitigation Plan and related grant projects. Other items include accepting donations, discussing burn ban conditions, and approving routine administrative items.

• Presentation and discussion of Wise County Master Thoroughfare Plan Update by Freese and Nichols Engineering
• Discussion and possible action on Hazard Mitigation Plan and related grant projects
• Consideration of donations of personal property and/or various revenues to the county
• Discussion of burn ban renewal, amendment, or rescission based on fire reports
• Approval of road right-of-way access requests for safety and public transportation purposes

The Wise County Commissioners' Court authorized staff to refine the scope and enter into a contract with Freese and Nichols Engineering for a master thoroughfare plan update, costing $255k, pending attorney review. The Court also approved final plats for Silver Lakes Ranch and The Ranches at Rolling Hills, accepted donations, awarded a truck bid, and approved several other items.

• Authorized staff to contract with Freese and Nichols for master thoroughfare plan update ($255k) (unanimous)
• Approved final plat Silver Lakes Ranch with variances and final acceptance of The Ranches at Rolling Hills, Phase 4 (unanimous)
• Accepted donations: 330 tons clay from ARCOSA, 220 tons from Hershell Stinett, and roller shelves from Anderson County (unanimous)
• Awarded bid for 1-ton crew cab truck to James Wood Motors for $70,318.25 (unanimous)
• Approved Ink & Stitch invoice for 18 digitally printed banners for $1,440 (unanimous, Shawn abstained)
• Approved all consent agenda items (unanimous)
• Approved joint venture project agreement with Hillcrest for CR 4010 ($120k from Hillcrest) (unanimous)
• Approved right-of-way access to private properties for CR 4380 and 430 Bullion Road (unanimous)

Commissioners' Court

The Wise County Commissioners Court will discuss and potentially act on a petition to create Emergency Services District No. 4, a new taxing district for emergency services. Other items include appointing Sheriff Cary Mellema to the NCT9-1-1 board, accepting personal property donations, and approving road project agreements with local governments. The court will also consider a burn ban update and hazard mitigation plan.

• Petition to create Wise County Emergency Services District No. 4 under Texas law
• Appointment of Sheriff Cary Mellema to the North Central Texas Emergency Communications District Board
• Consideration of road and construction joint venture agreements between county precincts and other entities
• Discussion of Hazard Mitigation Plan and related grant projects
• Burn ban update based on weather, ground, and vegetation conditions

The Wise County Commissioners' Court unanimously approved two final plats with drainage study variances, the maintenance period and final plat acceptance for Blackstar Estates, and authorized bids for the Alvord EMS Station metal building and an Environmental Services truck. The court also appointed Sheriff Cary Mellema to a two-year term on the NCT9-1-1 Board of Managers and approved all consent agenda items, including a $9k initial request for a GovAI exploratory program. A petition for Emergency Services District No. 4 was discussed but not acted on; it will be withdrawn and redone for the November ballot.

• Approved final plats for Paradise Cove Estates and Tisha Acres with variances (unanimous)
• Approved maintenance period and final plat acceptance for Blackstar Estates (unanimous)
• Authorized bid process for Alvord EMS Station metal building (unanimous)
• Approved EMS trade-ins for powerload system and ambulance chassis (unanimous)
• Authorized bid for Environmental Services truck, appointed Wacy Beck as POA (unanimous)
• Appointed Sheriff Cary Mellema to NCT9-1-1 Board of Managers for 2-year term (unanimous)
• Approved all consent agenda items including GovAI $9k initial request (unanimous)
• Included right-of-way access properties for culvert and headwall repairs (unanimous)

Development Rules and Regulations

The Wise County Development Rules Committee will consider several recommendations for the Commissioners Court regarding property platting and infrastructure. The body will also discuss how approved construction plans are distributed.

• Recommendation on the use of shared wells between multiple platted properties
• Recommendation on including driveway designs in the platting process
• Recommendation on requesting drainage easements for required detention ponds
• Discussion on the distribution method for approved construction plans

Commissioners' Court

The Wise County Commissioners Court will hold a regular meeting to discuss and take action on several items. Notable among them is a proposal to lower the speed limit on County Road 3451 from 40 to 30 MPH. The court will also consider reappointments to the Emergency Services District No. 3 board and adding a new charity for jury fee donations.

• Changing speed limit on County Road 3451 (Paradise) from 40 MPH to 30 MPH
• Reappointing Rayanne Gentry and Kendall Williams to the Wise County Emergency Services District No. 3 Board of Commissioners
• Adding Children’s Advocacy Center for North Texas to the list of organizations for jury fee donations
• Discussing the Hazard Mitigation Plan and related grant projects
• Considering joint venture project agreements between county precincts and other local entities

The Wise County Commissioners' Court approved several final and preliminary plats, changed the speed limit on CR 3451 from 40 to 30 MPH, reappointed four members to Emergency Services District boards, and approved multiple purchases including a tractor, ambulance remount, and vehicle transfers. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved final plats for Do Addition, Peak Acres, and Running B Land and Cattle (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat for Hodges Heights (unanimous)
• Reappointed Gentry and Williams to ESD No. 3 and Martin and Harvey to ESD No. 2 (unanimous)
• Added Children's Advocacy Center for North Texas to jury fee donation list (unanimous)
• Changed speed limit on CR 3451 from 40 MPH to 30 MPH (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of New Holland 6030 tractor for $45k and sale of old tractor at auction (unanimous)
• Approved ambulance remount and equipment purchase for approximately $295k (unanimous)
• Approved five grant applications for OEM, including FEMA and USFS grants (unanimous)

Commissioners' Court

The Wise County Commissioners Court will hold a public hearing to discuss a proposed speed limit. The body will decide whether to set the maximum and prudent speed limit at 30 mph on CR 3451 in the Paradise area of Precinct #4.

• Proposed 30 mph speed limit on CR 3451 Paradise area, Precinct #4

The Commissioners' Court held a public hearing to discuss a proposed order to lower the speed limit on County Road 3451 in the Paradise area from 40 to 30 mph. Commissioner Shawn cited a traffic study showing about 3,000 cars per day and new subdivisions making it a residence district. No public comments were made, and the hearing was closed. The proposed change was to be considered for adoption at the regular meeting later that day.

• Public hearing held on proposed 30 mph speed limit for County Road 3451 (no vote taken)
• Hearing closed with no public comments