Milam County Commissioners Court, TX

Commissioners Court of Milam County, Texas

The Milam County Commissioners Court will consider authorizing Request for Qualification (RFQ) processes for architectural and engineering services for the County Justice Building and a new Sheriff's Department and Jail Building. The court will also hear updates on Project Freebird, review Sypert Branch Solar's compliance with a Road Use Agreement, and take action on a jail contract with Bell County, a joint election, and other administrative items.

• Authorize RFQ for architectural/engineering services for County Justice Building Project
• Authorize RFQ for architectural/engineering services for new Sheriff's Department and Jail Building
• Review Sypert Branch Solar (ENGIE) compliance with Road Use Agreement and consider action
• Discuss and take action on Milam County Jail Contract with Bell County
• Hire independent lab consultant to coredrill GLO projects in all 4 precincts

• RFQ for architectural and engineering services for County Justice Building Project
• RFQ for architectural and engineering services for new County Sheriff's Department and Jail Building project
• Compliance review of Sypert Branch Solar project (ENGIE)
• Milam County Jail Contract with Bell County
• Variance request from John L. Gause
  CR 358 south of Gause

Commissioners Court of Milam County, Texas

The Milam County Commissioners Court will hear reports from the county WIC program and Health Department, and will vote on approving merit-based raises for WIC employees using WIC funds. The agenda is otherwise routine and procedural.

• Report and update from WIC Director Jennifer Ranspot
• Action on merit-based raises for WIC employees from WIC funds
• Report and updates from Health Department Director Babette Warrick

The Commissioners Court received departmental updates from the WIC and Health Department directors. The court approved merit-based raises for Milam County WIC employees, funded through the WIC budget.

• Approved merit-based raises for WIC employees

Commissioners Court of Milam County, Texas

The Milam County Commissioners Court is meeting to set elected officials' salaries, hold a public hearing on the proposed FY2027 budget, and vote on adopting the budget and related property tax rates. The budget raises property tax revenue by $1,043,893.28 (5.28% increase), and the court will ratify the increase and set the 2026 tax rates.

• Set salaries, expenses, and allowances for elected county and precinct officers for FY2027
• Public hearing on proposed 2027 Milam County Budget
• Adopt FY2027 budget with $1,043,893.28 property tax revenue increase (5.28%)
• Ratify property tax increase per Texas Local Government Code §111.008(c)
• Adopt 2026 tax rates: M&O $0.501180, I&S $0.044750, total $0.545930 per $100 valuation

The Commissioners Court adopted the Fiscal Year 2027 Milam County Budget, which raises property tax revenue by $1,043,893.28 (a 5.28% increase over last year), and ratified the property tax increase as required by state law. The court also adopted the 2026 tax rates: $0.501180 per $100 for Maintenance and Operations, $0.044750 for Interest and Sinking, and a total rate of $0.545930 per $100 of taxable value. Salaries, expenses, and allowances for elected county and precinct officers for FY2027 were set as reflected in the proposed budget.

• Adopted FY2027 Milam County Budget
• Ratified property tax increase of $1,043,893.28 (5.28% increase)
• Set salaries, expenses, and allowances for elected officers for FY2027
• Adopted 2026 M&O tax rate of $0.501180 per $100
• Adopted 2026 I&S tax rate of $0.044750 per $100
• Adopted total 2026 property tax rate of $0.545930 per $100

Commissioners Court of Milam County, Texas

The Milam County Commissioners Court will hold a special townhall public hearing. The purpose of the meeting is to present and discuss the 2027 budget.

• Special Townhall Public Hearing regarding the 2027 Budget

The meeting was a special town hall public hearing to present and discuss the 2027 budget. No formal votes or decisions were recorded; the agenda consisted of the hearing and adjournment.

• Held town hall public hearing on 2027 budget (no vote recorded)
• Adjourned meeting

Commissioners Court of Milam County, Texas

The Milam County Commissioners Court will hold a special townhall public hearing. This session is intended to present and discuss the proposed 2027 budget.

• Special Townhall Public Hearing for the 2027 Budget

The Commissioners Court convened a special town hall public hearing to present and discuss the proposed 2027 budget. No formal decisions, approvals, or votes were recorded during the meeting, which adjourned after the hearing.

Commissioners Court of Milam County, Texas

The Milam County Commissioners Court will discuss and take action on salary orders for the Official District Court Reporter and the Milam County Auditor. The court will also receive the 2025 annual audit report for Milam County Emergency Services District No. 1 and discuss appointing a new board member for that district.

• Salary order for the Official District Court Reporter
• Salary order for the Milam County Auditor
• Receipt of Milam County Emergency Services District No. 1 annual audit report for fiscal year 2025
• Appointment of an individual to the Milam County ESD No. 1 Board of Commissioners

The Milam County Commissioners Court took action on an order setting the salary of the Official District Court Reporter and the Milam County Auditor, received and acknowledged the annual audit report of Milam County Emergency Services District No. 1 for fiscal year 2025, and appointed an individual to fill a vacancy on the ESD No. 1 Board of Commissioners. The minutes do not specify the salary amounts, the audit findings, or the name of the appointee.

• Set salary of Official District Court Reporter and Milam County Auditor (details not in minutes)
• Received and acknowledged ESD No. 1 FY2025 annual audit report
• Appointed individual to fill ESD No. 1 Board vacancy until Dec 31, 2027 (name not in minutes)

Commissioners Court of Milam County, Texas

The Milam County Commissioners Court is meeting to handle routine consent items and public comments, then will discuss and possibly act on several operational matters. These include improving CR 330, reducing the speed limit on CR 217, selling and leasing tractors, a variance request, a radio system agreement with Rockdale, a jail contract with Bell County, and the future of abatement agreements with solar farms. The court will also approve 2027 sheriff's and constable fees and pay county bills.

• Public hearing and action on reducing speed limit to 30 mph on CR 217
• Sale of Kubota tractor and shredder via Kennedy Auctions for Precinct 4
• Lease purchase agreement for John Deere tractor through American National Leasing for Precinct 4
• P25 7/800 MHz Two-Site Simulcast System Agreement with City of Rockdale
• Milam County Jail Contract with Bell County

The Commissioners Court took action on several agenda items, including approving a speed limit reduction on CR 217 and a lease purchase for a John Deere tractor. The court also discussed but did not finalize plans for CR 330 improvements and future agreements with solar farms. No substantive decisions were recorded for items without explicit outcomes.

• Approved reducing speed limit to 30 mph on CR 217
• Approved lease purchase agreement for John Deere tractor through American National Leasing for Precinct 4
• Approved sale of Kubota tractor and shredder with Kennedy Auctions for Precinct 4
• Approved P25 7/800 MHz Two-Site Simulcast System Agreement with City of Rockdale
• Approved Milam County Jail Contract with Bell County
• Approved 2025 Audit for Milam County ESD No. 1
• Approved 2027 Sheriff's and Constable Fees
• Approved payment of county bills as presented by Auditor's Office

Commissioners Court of Milam County, Texas

The Commissioners Court will discuss and take action on selecting a health insurance carrier for county employees for 2026/2027, accept a $26,962 donation from Riot Platforms for sheriff's interdiction equipment, and hold a public hearing on 30 MPH speed limit signs on County Roads 201, 215, and 214. Other items include an indigent defense grant resolution, election notices, and a nursing education agreement with Texas A&M.

• Select health insurance carrier for 2026/2027
• Accept $26,962 donation from Riot Platforms for sheriff's criminal interdiction equipment
• Public hearing and action on 30 MPH speed limit signs on CR 201, 215, 214
• Discuss and take action on 2026 Indigent Defense Grant Program Resolution
• Discuss and take action on Precinct 4 land negotiations

The minutes for the August 10, 2026 meeting of the Milam County Commissioners Court contain only the agenda items, with no record of any motions, votes, or outcomes. The document lists items for discussion and action, including speed limit signs, health insurance carrier selection, a donation from Riot Platforms, and election-related orders, but does not state what was decided. No substantive decisions are recorded in the provided text.

• No decisions recorded in the minutes text
• No votes or outcomes documented for any agenda item
• Agenda included consent agenda, public hearing, and 21 action items

Commissioners Court of Milam County, Texas

The Commissioners Court will discuss several equipment acquisitions for Precincts 1 and 2 and a potential new FOIA/Open Records position. The body will also review healthcare bids for the 2026-27 fiscal year and a variance application in Buckholts.

• Variance application for 6560 N. Hwy 36 in Buckholts from Kellie Tinder
• Lease to purchase agreement for dump trucks for Precincts 1 and 2
• Lease to purchase agreement for a rubber track mini excavator for Precinct 1
• Creation of a FOIA/Open Records Position for Milam County
• Healthcare bids for Milam County employees for FY 2026-27

The provided document is a meeting agenda rather than minutes. It lists items for consideration, including equipment leases and a variance application, but does not record any decisions or outcomes.

Commissioners Court of Milam County, Texas

The Milam County Commissioners Court will meet to discuss a fire code amendment and a variance application. The body is also deciding on lease-to-purchase agreements for heavy equipment and the appointment of a reserve deputy.

• Variance application for 6560 N. Hwy 36 in Buckholts from Kellie Tinder
• Proposed amendment to the Milam County Fire Code
• Lease to purchase agreement for dump trucks for Precincts 1 and 2
• Lease to purchase agreement for a rubber track mini excavator for Precinct 1
• Approval of a Reserve Deputy for Constable Precinct 3

The provided document is a meeting agenda rather than minutes. It lists items for consideration, but contains no recorded votes, decisions, or outcomes.

Commissioners Court of Milam County, Texas

The Commissioners Court is meeting to establish the schedule of budget meetings for the 2027 Budget. The agenda lists specific time slots for various individuals and departments to meet.

• Schedule of Budget Meetings for the 2027 Budget

The court established a schedule of budget meetings for the 2027 Budget. The record lists a series of timed appointments for various individuals and entities.

• Scheduled 2027 Budget meetings for various departments and individuals

Commissioners Court of Milam County, Texas

The Milam County Commissioners Court will meet to discuss a required cybersecurity course for county employees. The court will also receive reports and updates regarding the Milam County Health Department.

• Approval of TAC state-mandated cybersecurity course at a cost of $5.00 per employee
• Health Department reports from County Judge Bill Whitmire and Director Babette Warrick

The provided document is an agenda for the June 29, 2026, meeting. It does not record the outcomes of the items listed, only the proposed actions.

Commissioners Court of Milam County, Texas

The Milam County Commissioners Court will discuss adding a brush truck to the 2027 vehicle order following a grant awarded to Milano VFD. The court will also consider updates to the Employees Handbook and a proposal for annual external audit services.

• Proposal to increase 2027 vehicle order to eight vehicles by adding a Brush Truck
• Adjustments to the Employees Handbook based on HR Department and Handbook Committee recommendations
• Proposal for annual external audit services from Brooks Watson & Co., PLLC

The provided document is a meeting agenda rather than minutes. It lists items for discussion and potential action, but does not record any decisions, votes, or outcomes.

Commissioners Court of Milam County, Texas

The Milam County Commissioners Court will discuss two local state of disaster declarations from June 2026. The body will also consider a resolution regarding the establishment of solar farms and data centers in the county.

• Declarations of a Local State of Disaster dated June 8 and June 15, 2026
• Resolution regarding the establishment of additional data centers and solar farms
• Lease to purchase agreements for dump trucks (Precincts 1 and 2) and a rubber track miniexcavator (Precinct 1)
• Purchase of 1.7 acres from Cindy Kahlig on County Road 273 to connect a road lost to flooding
• Public road pipeline crossing permit applications from Bartlett Electric Co-op for CR 443, CR 437, CR 433, CR 463, and CR 404 Lp

The Commissioners Court approved two local disaster declarations (June 8 and June 15, 2026), created a FOIA/Open Records position, and authorized a reserve deputy for Constable Precinct 1. The court also approved lease-to-purchase agreements for a mini excavator and dump trucks, and passed a resolution on data centers and solar farms. All actions were taken as listed on the agenda, with no vote tallies recorded in the minutes.

• Approved Declaration of Local State of Disaster dated 8 June 2026
• Approved Declaration of Local State of Disaster dated 15 June 2026
• Created a FOIA/Open Records Position for Milam County
• Approved reserve Deputy position for Constable Precinct 1
• Approved lease-to-purchase for Rubber Track Miniexcavator (Precinct 1)
• Approved lease-to-purchase for Dump Trucks (Precincts 1 and 2)
• Approved Resolution on Data Centers and Solar Farms
• Approved multiple pipeline crossing permits for Bartlett Electric Co-op (CR 443, 437, 433, 463, 404 Lp)

Commissioners Court of Milam County, Texas

The Milam County Commissioners Court will hold a brief meeting to establish a quorum, receive a report and updates from the Milam County WIC Program Director Jennifer Ranspot, and then adjourn. No substantive decisions are listed on the agenda.

The meeting consisted of procedural items and a report on the Milam County WIC Program. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded in the minutes.

Commissioners Court of Milam County, Texas

The Milam County Commissioners Court will hold public hearings and vote on lowering speed limits on two county roads, approve a subdivision plat, and discuss several administrative and policy items including audit deadlines, open records requests, and data center incentives.

• Lower speed limit on CR 428 from 40 mph to 30 mph
• Post speed limit sign of 35 mph on CR 313
• Final plat approval for Addis Parra Subdivision Application
• Public Road Pipeline Crossing Permit Applications for CR 133 and CR 134 from Valor Telecom Texas, LLC
• Consider MOU with Opportunity Austin and resolution on data center establishment

The provided document is a meeting agenda rather than minutes. It lists items for discussion and potential action, but does not record any decisions, votes, or outcomes.

Commissioners Court of Milam County, Texas

The Milam County Commissioners Court will meet to decide on several local agreements, grants, and funding allocations. Items include interlocal agreements with nearby cities, utility upgrades, road material vendor approval, and a proposed flood management evaluation grant. The court will also discuss public records requests and potential new positions.

• 30-day extension for ESD #1 annual audit filing
• Interlocal agreements with City of Cameron and City of Rockdale
• Allocation of $136,772 from unclaimed property funds to CASA ($30k) and EDC Coordinator ($106,772)
• Approval of Killeen Crushed Stone as road material vendor
• Flood management evaluation grant discussion with Texas Water Development Board

The provided document is a meeting agenda rather than minutes. It lists items for consideration and discussion, but does not record any final decisions, votes, or outcomes.

Commissioners Court of Milam County, Texas

The Milam County Commissioners Court will meet on May 14, 2026, to interview applicants for the Health Department Director position and take action on hiring. The meeting includes procedural steps and adjournment.

• Interview applicants for Health Department Director
• Discuss and take action to hire Health Department Director

The provided document is an agenda for the May 14, 2026 meeting. It contains no record of decisions made, votes taken, or outcomes of the proposed items.

Commissioners Court of Milam County, Texas

The Milam County Commissioners Court will meet to conduct routine business including approving minutes, treasurer reports, and public comments. Key decisions include a fence agreement with the City of Thorndale, potential flood management grants, equipment purchases, and PID assessment collection for the Cornerstone PID.

• Agreement with City of Thorndale on fence between stockpiles and baseball fields
• Review grants for Flood Management Evaluation with Texas Water Development Board
• Purchase 2024 John Deere Loader from Anderson Machinery for Precinct 4
• Approve Permission for Entry and Waiver of Claims for Jamie Kunkel
• Authorize Milam County Tax Office to collect PID assessments for Cornerstone PID with City of Rockdale

The provided document is a meeting agenda rather than minutes. It lists items for consideration, but contains no record of decisions, votes, or outcomes.

Commissioners Court of Milam County, Texas

The Milam County Commissioners Court will review and vote on several items, including a contract amendment for vital and property records, health department restructuring, opioid settlement paperwork, and a flood management evaluation. The meeting will also include public comments and a consent agenda with routine approvals.

• Contract amendment between Local Government Solutions and Milam County for transitioning vital and property records from Kofile to LGS
• Approval of opioid settlement paperwork
• Review of health department and WIC department organizational structure and operating procedures
• Discussion on flood management evaluation grants with Texas Water Development Board
• Billing and collection agreement with City of Rockdale for PID Assessment Collections in Cornerstone Subdivision

The provided document is an agenda listing items for discussion and action; it does not record the outcomes, votes, or final decisions made during the meeting.

Commissioners Court of Milam County, Texas

The Commissioners Court will discuss terminating a contract with McCreary, Veselka, Bragg and Allen, P.C. and potentially approving a contingent fee contract with Perdue, Brandon, Fielder, Collins and Mott, LLP for collecting delinquent court fines and fees. The body will also review variance applications and infrastructure requests.

• Contract termination for delinquent court fine collection with McCreary, Veselka, Bragg and Allen, P.C.
• Proposed contingent fee contract for fine collection with Perdue, Brandon, Fielder, Collins and Mott, LLP
• Variance applications for 345 CR 106 (Buckholts), 1083 FM 1600 (Cameron), and 2083 CR 259 (Cameron)
• Purchase plan for fire apparatuses involving seven Texas Forestry Service Grants for various VFDs
• Agreement with the City of Thorndale regarding a fence between city stockpiles and baseball fields

The provided document is a meeting agenda rather than minutes. It lists items for discussion and potential action, but contains no records of decisions made, votes taken, or outcomes.

Commissioners Court of Milam County, Texas

The Milam County Commissioners Court will meet on April 2, 2026, to discuss and take action on a purchase plan for fire apparatuses funded by seven Texas Forestry Service grants. These grants support six local volunteer fire departments: Cameron VFD, Gause VFD, Milano VFD, Minerva VFD, Rockdale VFD, and Thorndale VFD.

• Purchase plan for fire apparatuses under seven Texas Forestry Service grants
• Grants cover Cameron VFD, Gause VFD, Milano VFD, Minerva VFD, Rockdale VFD, and Thorndale VFD

The provided document is an agenda or a procedural shell and does not record any decisions, votes, or outcomes. It lists a discussion item regarding fire apparatus purchase plans for volunteer fire departments, but no action is documented.

Commissioners Court of Milam County, Texas

The Commissioners Court will meet to discuss and take action on extending the burn ban that was established on March 21, 2026.

• Extension of the March 21, 2026 burn ban

The provided document is an agenda rather than a record of completed actions. It lists a proposal to discuss and take action on extending a burn ban set on March 21, 2026, but does not record a final decision or vote.

Commissioners Court of Milam County, Texas

The Milam County Commissioners Court will meet on March 23, 2026, to discuss and vote on multiple agreements, including equipment purchases for Precincts 1 and 2, land leases, and pipeline crossing permits. The agenda also includes a public hearing on a subdivision plat and routine procedural items like approving minutes and paying bills.

• Final plat approval for Sandow AMLC, Phase 1A, T1 Subdivision
• Interlocal agreement for belly dump trailer purchase with Lavaca County
• Land lease with James Svetlik for road building materials stockpiling
• Purchase of M2-106 Freightliner Truck for Precincts 1 and 2
• Rent-to-own agreement for Chip Spreader for Precincts 1 and 2

The provided document is a meeting agenda rather than minutes. It lists items for discussion and potential action, but records no final decisions, votes, or outcomes.

Commissioners Court of Milam County, Texas

The provided document is a meeting agenda rather than minutes. It lists items for discussion and potential action, but does not record any decisions, votes, or outcomes.

Commissioners Court of Milam County, Texas

The Commissioners Court will discuss three utility installation requests for water lines and a memorandum of understanding for an emergency shelter. The body will also consider a grant request for the Sheriff's Office and polling place regulations.

• Water line installation request from Salem Elm Ridge WSC on CR 215
• Utility installation for Southwest Milam Water Supply on CR 447
• Utility installation for North Milam Water Supply on CR 132
• MOU with Milam County Cowboy Church for a shelter/warming center
• Resolution for Milam County Sheriff's Office to request a grant via the Comptroller's Office

The provided document is a meeting agenda rather than minutes; it lists items for discussion and action but does not record any decisions, votes, or outcomes.

Commissioners Court of Milam County, Texas

The Milam County Commissioners Court will meet to conduct a required preconstruction meeting. This session focuses on roadway projects associated with the MIT-MOD grant.

• Preconstruction meeting for MIT-MOD grant roadway projects

The meeting focused on a required preconstruction session for roadway projects related to the MIT-MOD grant. No other substantive decisions or votes were recorded in the minutes.

• Held preconstruction meeting for MIT-MOD grant roadway projects

Commissioners Court of Milam County, Texas

The Milam County Commissioners Court will meet to swear in a newly appointed county official. The body will also discuss and take action to approve a bond for the Interim Tax Assessor-Collector.

• Approval of bond for Interim Tax Assessor-Collector
• Swearing in of newly appointed Milam County Official

The provided document is an agenda listing items for discussion and action. It does not record the outcomes, votes, or final decisions of the meeting.

Commissioners Court of Milam County, Texas

The Commissioners Court will consider the resignation of Tax Assessor-Collector Melissa Fritz. The body will also discuss and take action to appoint an interim replacement to serve until the November 3, 2026 General Election.

• Acceptance of resignation from Tax Assessor-Collector Melissa Fritz
• Appointment of an interim Tax Assessor-Collector

The provided document is an agenda for the February 13, 2026, meeting. It lists the acceptance of Tax Assessor-Collector Melissa Fritz's resignation and the appointment of an interim replacement, but does not record the final outcomes or votes.

Commissioners Court of Milam County, Texas

The Milam County Commissioners Court will meet to decide on extending a burn ban established on February 5, 2026. The body will also discuss resolutions regarding two grant-funded projects for the 2026-2027 year.

• Extension of the February 5, 2026 burn ban
• Resolution for the Milam County Crime Victims' Assistance Project (2026-2027 grant year)
• Resolution for the Milam County Special Crimes Prosecutor (2026-2027 grant year)

The provided document is an agenda listing items for discussion and action. It does not record any final decisions, votes, or outcomes.