Erath County public meetings in 2022

Commissioner Court

The Commissioners Court approved the creation of Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number One to fund $4,109,360 in public infrastructure and transportation improvements. The court also established subdivision regulations for manufactured home rental communities and approved several administrative items.

• Approved Order Creating Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number One (4-0)
• Established 2020 Subdivision & Rural Development Regulations for Manufactured Home Rental Community developments (4-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including monthly departmental reports (4-0)
• Accepted 2022 continuing education hours for Jennifer Carey (4-0)
• Approved 2023 Tax Assessor-Collector bond for Jennifer Carey (4-0)
• Approved November 2022 monthly Treasurers Report (4-0)
• Approved invoices for regular and recurring payment (4-0)
• No action taken on Burn Ban

Commissioner Court

The Commissioner's Court will discuss allocating ARPA grant funds to the United Way and volunteer fire departments. The body is also reviewing several plat and variance requests for residential and commercial projects. Additionally, the court will consider new employee paid time off procedures and the relocation of county offices.

• Designation of $320,000 in ARPA Grant Funds for Erath County United Way
• $150,000 in ARPA Grant Funds for Volunteer Fire Departments for Budget Year 2023
• Plat and variance requests for Casa Halcones on FM 219 and The Ranch Apartments in PCT 4
• Petition to lower speed limit to 45 MPH on County Road 249 and 250 in PCT 1
• Proposed paid time off procedures for county employees starting January 1, 2023

The Commissioners Court approved significant ARPA grant funding for the United Way and volunteer fire departments. The court also approved several land variances, plat approvals, and a new paid time off accrual system for employees.

• Designated $320,000 in ARPA Grant Funds for Erath County United Way
• Approved $150,000 in ARPA Grant Funds for Volunteer Fire Departments
• Approved new PTO accrual system for employees effective January 1, 2023
• Approved relocation of County Judge, Treasurer, and Auditor offices
• Approved final plat for The Ranch Apartments in PCT 4
• Approved final plat for Virian Project in PCT 2
• Approved road width and construction variances for Casa Halcones
• Approved $851,696.94 in regular and recurring invoices

Commissioner Court

The Erath County Commissioners Court will hold a special session to discuss and potentially take action on two specific items. These include the payment of an indigent bill and the approval of a corrected plat.

• Payment of indigent bill
• Approval of corrected plat for Texan Ranch West (Royce Light)

The Commissioners Court approved payment for an indigent bill and a corrected plat for Texan Ranch West. The court also discussed a pending agreement between the county and city regarding dirt movement for the Cowboy Capital Rodeo.

• Approved payment of indigent bill for Clinical Solutions Pharmacy in the amount of $2,173.92
• Approved corrected plat for Texan Ranch West with the contingency of receiving correct paperwork

Commissioner Court

The Commissioner's Court will discuss several variance requests and a preliminary plat for Lone Oak Cabins Phase IV. The body is also considering a $5,000 partnership for downtown holiday lighting and a revised collection contract with the City of Stephenville.

• Partnership with SEDA for downtown holiday lighting/decoration at a cost of $5,000.00
• Variance requests for Lone Oak Cabins Phase IV regarding cul-de-sac radius, length, and road construction
• Discussion on County Subdivision Rules violations on County Road 347 in Dublin, Texas
• Approval of prelim plat for residences at Rough Creek, Phase two
• Sale of three salvaged vehicles (1998 Dodge 2500, 2008 Ford Pickup, 2002 Ford F150) via GOV DEALS

The Commissioners Court approved the preliminary plat and three subdivision variances for Lone Oak Cabins Phase IV. Other actions included approving a $5,000 holiday lighting partnership with SEDA and renewing a copier lease for the District Clerk's office.

• Approved $5,000 partnership with SEDA for downtown holiday lighting
• Approved three variances for Lone Oak Cabins Phase IV regarding cul-de-sac radius, length, and road width
• Approved Preliminary Plat for Lone Oak Cabins Phase IV
• Approved revised collection contract between Erath County and City of Stephenville
• Approved copier lease renewal between Kirbo's Office Systems and District Clerk's office
• Granted Austin Gibson summons writing authority for Environmental Health Department
• Approved sale of three surplus vehicles (1998 Dodge, 2002 Ford, 2008 Ford) via Gov Deals
• Approved preliminary plat for residences at Rough Creek, Phase two

Commissioner Court

The Erath County Commissioners Court will meet in a special session to discuss and potentially approve the canvass for the November 8, 2022, election.

• Approval of the Canvass for the November 8, 2022 election

The Commissioners Court held a special session to review and approve the official canvass of the November 8, 2022, election. The court approved the results, which recorded a total of 13,159 votes cast and a voter turnout of 52.87%.

• Approved the Canvass for November 8th election (Ayes: Stephens, Ray, Brown, Buck, Judge Campos; Noes: None)

Commissioner Court

The Commissioner's Court will discuss expanding broadband access with Brightspeed Internet and an ARPA funding proposal from United Way. The body is also deciding on several service contracts, a road permit, and personnel policies regarding holiday time.

• Corrected final plat for Texan Ranch West on County Road 387
• Lease agreement between Pitney Bowse and Erath County Sheriffs office
• Yearly contract between Erath County Sheriffs Office and Lexis Nexis Risk Solutions
• Road permit underneath County Road 246
• Request for assistance from Cowboy Capital Pro Rodeo Fairgrounds on Highway 67

The Commissioner Court approved several operational agreements for the Sheriff's Office and District Attorney, as well as a corrected final plat for Texan Ranch West. The court also extended holiday time grace periods for personnel and approved the September 2022 Treasurer's report.

• Approved corrected final plat for Texan Ranch West on County Road 387 (5-0)
• Renewed Court Bailiff agreement between Constable PCT 1 and City of Stephenville Municipal Court (5-0)
• Approved lease agreement between Pitney Bowse and Sheriff's Office (5-0)
• Approved yearly contract between Sheriff's Office and Lexis Nexis Risk Solutions (5-0)
• Approved request to zero value various Sheriff's Office uniform items and soap dispensers (5-0)
• Approved assistance for Cowboy Capital Pro Rodeo Fairgrounds on Highway 67 (5-0)
• Approved Investigative Services agreement between District Attorney's Office and Edward Gordon (5-0)
• Extended banked holiday time grace period to July 2023 for all personnel (5-0)

Commissioner Court

The Commissioners Court will meet to approve recurring invoices and a job description for a Subdivision Coordinator. The session includes a workshop for Human Resource and Payroll Officer applications and a closed executive session.

• Approval of invoices for regular and recurring payment
• Approval of Subdivision Coordinator job description
• Workshop for Human Resource and Payroll Officer applications
• Closed executive session regarding personnel, legal matters, and real estate

The Commissioners Court approved regular and recurring invoices totaling $128,959.06. The court also approved a job description for a Subdivision Coordinator with added requirements for road inspection and developer coordination. No decisions were made during the closed executive session.

• Approved $128,959.06 in invoices for regular and recurring payment
• Approved Subdivision Coordinator job description with added duties for road testing and inspection
• Entered closed executive session at 2:11 p.m. to discuss personnel, legal matters, and real estate
• Re-opened open session at 2:42 p.m.

Commissioner Court

The Commissioner's Court will discuss road maintenance and plat approvals, including Texas Ranch West on County Road 387. The body is also considering assistance for a Disabled American Veterans center transportation van and guidelines for fire department spending using ARPA funds.

• Final plat approval for Texas Ranch West on County Road 387
• Proposed assistance for a Disabled American Veterans center transportation van
• Guidelines for Volunteer Fire Department expenditures using American Rescue Plan Act funds
• Contract renewal with a 3% increase for Southern Health Partners
• Sale of a patrol ballistic vest to Alvarado Police Department for $650.00

The Erath County Commissioner's Court approved guidelines for eight volunteer fire departments to spend up to $150,000 each in ARPA funds. The guidelines require departments to submit a spending plan by December 31, 2022, and purchases must be completed by December 31, 2025. The court voted unanimously to approve the guidelines.

• Approved ARPA spending guidelines for 8 volunteer fire departments (unanimous)
• Designated up to $150,000 per department for firefighting equipment, buildings, and PPE
• Required spending plans by December 31, 2022, and purchases by December 31, 2025
• Excluded personal use items like t-shirts, caps, and non-firefighting boots from reimbursement

Commissioner Court

The Erath County Commissioners Court will hold a special session to discuss a job description and a property replat. The body will also enter a closed executive session to discuss personnel, legal, and real estate matters.

• Approval of corrected Replat on Legends at Buffalo Ridge Phase III (Rylan Harrison)
• Workshop on Subdivision Coordinator's Job Description
• Executive session regarding personnel, legal matters, and real estate

Commissioner Court

The Commissioners Court will hold a special session to discuss a job description for a Subdivision Coordinator and distribution guidelines for Volunteer Fire Departments. The body will also consider action on a corrected replat for Legends at Buffalo Ridge Phase III.

• Corrected Replat on Legends at Buffalo Ridge Phase III (Rylan Harrison)
• Workshop on Subdivision Coordinator's Job Description
• Workshop on Volunteer Fire Departments distribution guidelines
• Closed Executive Session regarding personnel, legal matters, and real estate

Commissioner Court

The Commissioner's Court will discuss funding for volunteer fire departments using ARPA money and a $100,000 request to refurbish 19th-century records. The body will also consider fire contracts, a corrected replat for Legends of Buffalo Ridge Phase III, and a potential burn ban.

• Request for $100,000 from county Preservation Fund to refurbish Criminal/Civil records from 1800s
• Use of ARPA money for Volunteer Fire Departments
• Fire contracts with Lipan, Gordon, Erath County, and Dublin VFDs
• Corrected replat for Legends of Buffalo Ridge Phase III
• Sheriff's Office participation in the Law Enforcement Support Office Program (LESO)

Commissioner Court

The Commissioners Court will meet in an emergency session to discuss and potentially approve payroll and overtime records. The meeting is scheduled for October 11, 2022.

• Approval of Payroll Distribution Register
• Approval of Overtime Register

Commissioner Court

The Commissioners Court will meet in a special session to open and award bids for a used row crop tractor and annual road materials. The body will also consider participating in the 2023 Indigent Defense Grant Program.

• Bids for Used Row Crop Tractor
• Bids for annual road materials
• 2023 Erath County Resolution for Indigent Defense Grant Program
• Approval of invoices for regular and recurring payment

Commissioner Court

The Commissioners Court will meet in a special session to open and award bids for a used row crop tractor and annual road materials. The body will also consider participation in a state grant for indigent defense and an electronic recycling event.

• Bids for Used Row Crop Tractor
• Bids for annual road materials
• 2023 Erath County Resolution for Indigent Defense Grant Program
• Electronic Recycling Event with City of Stephenville (estimated cost not to exceed $6,000.00)
• Temporary assignment of Auditor's Office to Human Resource and Payroll Officer duties

Commissioner Court

The Commissioners Court will meet in a special session to conduct a budget workshop. The body will also consider approving a job description for a School Resource Deputy for the Erath County Sheriffs Office.

• Budget Workshop
• Approval of School Resource Deputy Job Description for Erath County Sheriffs Office
• Closed Executive Session to discuss personnel, legal matters, and real estate

Commissioner Court

The Commissioner's Court will hold a public hearing regarding the adoption of subdivision regulations and a Takings Impact Assessment. The body will also consider budget increases and equipment bids for Precinct 1.

• Public hearing on proposed subdivision regulations and Takings Impact Assessment
• Proposed increase of Meals on Wheels annual budget to $25,000.00
• Commercial Lease Agreement for the Juvenile probation building (9/1/22-8/31/23)
• Precinct 1 request to bid for a used John Deere 7330 Tractor
• Official Bonds and Oaths for Jennifer Carey in the amount of $50,000 each

Commissioner Court

The Commissioners Court will meet to conduct budget workshops and discuss employee benefits and insurance. The body will also consider appointments for Democrat election judges and review invoices for payment.

• Budget Workshops
• Approval of invoices for regular and recurring payment
• Appointment of Democrat election judges for two-year terms
• Discussion on staffing for the JP2 office
• Request from Meals on Wheels regarding donation

Commissioner Court

The Commissioner's Court will discuss the November 8, 2022, general election and a proposed weather radar system. The body is also reviewing several subdivision plat approvals and variance requests.

• Proposed CASA radar system for severe weather detection costing approximately $1 million
• Order of General Election to be held November 8, 2022
• Purchase of an Alamo Maverick boom mower for $19,500
• Sale of surplus K9 Jax for $1,800 and K9 Joop for $700
• Plat approvals and variances for Stillwater, Oak View, and Trinity Ridge subdivisions

Commissioner Court

The Commissioner's Court will discuss a Texas Health ARPA funding proposal and various administrative approvals. The body is deciding on lease agreements, tax rate officer appointments, and road material bids.

• Texas Health draft concept for ARPA funding proposal
• Replat for Mountain Lakes, Lots 604 and 605, Sec. 2
• Juvenile Probation office lease at 1011 N Graham for 2022-2023 Budget Year
• Optional Road and Bridge fee for CY2023
• Pre-Application meeting for Lone Oak Cabins rural development at 110 Stewart Ln

Commissioner Court

The Commissioners Court will meet for a special session to conduct budget workshops with department heads and elected officials. The meeting also includes a closed executive session to discuss personnel, legal matters, and real estate.

• Budget workshops with elected officials and department heads
• Executive session regarding personnel
• Executive session regarding legal matters
• Executive session regarding real estate

Commissioner Court

The Commissioners Court will meet for a special session to conduct budget workshops with department heads and elected officials. The meeting also includes a closed executive session to discuss personnel, legal, and real estate matters.

• Budget workshops with elected officials and department heads
• Executive session regarding personnel
• Executive session regarding legal matters
• Executive session regarding real estate

Commissioner Court

The Erath County Commissioners Court will meet in a special session to discuss and potentially act on a subdivision plat and law enforcement training. The meeting also includes budget workshops with department heads and elected officials.

• Preliminary Plat Application for Trinity Ridge Subdivision
• Request for Investigator Bennett to attend narcotics investigation school in Nevada
• Transportation contract with Pecan Valley Centers (MHMR)
• Budget Workshops with elected officials and department heads

Commissioner Court

The Erath County Commissioner's Court will discuss several land development requests and infrastructure variances. The body is also reviewing an interlocal agreement with the City of Dublin and a transportation contract with Pecan Valley Centers.

• Final Plat and road bond for Sunrise Mountain Ranch
• Variance for grading at Sunrise Mountain Ranch culverts
• Variance for Black Mountain Energy Storage Project site access
• Interlocal Agreement with City of Dublin regarding ETJ
• Transportation Contract with Pecan Valley Centers

Commissioner Court

The Commissioners Court will meet in a special session to review bids for a used motor grader and a potential trade-in of a JD 770 B Motor Grader. The body will also discuss the creation, funding, and pay rate for a Subdivision Coordinator position.

• Bids for a used motor grader with a JD 770 B Motor Grader trade-in option
• Creation of a Subdivision Coordinator position
• Funding and rate of pay for the Subdivision Coordinator
• Closed executive session regarding personnel, legal matters, and real estate

Commissioner Court

The Commissioners Court will meet in a special session to discuss the creation, funding, and pay rate of a temporary Emergency Assistant County Auditor position. The body will also consider the appointment and salary of Mark Kaiser for this role.

• Creation of a temporary Emergency Assistant County Auditor position
• Funding and rate of pay for the temporary auditor position
• Appointment and salary of Mark Kaiser as Temporary Emergency Assistant County Auditor
• Closed Executive Session to discuss personnel, legal matters, and real estate

Commissioner Court

The Commissioner's Court will discuss safety requirements and proposed ordinances for solar facilities. The body is also considering a local disaster declaration for wildfires and a corresponding burn ban. Other business includes several property re-plats and a variance for the Black Mountain Energy Storage Project.

• Proposed ordinances for Solar Facilities
• Declaration of Local Disaster: Wildfire and potential burn ban
• Variance for Black Mountain Energy Storage Project site access
• Preliminary Plat Application for Texan Ranch West subdivision in Pct. 2
• Re-plats for Mountain Lakes (Lots 1224-1228, 510-511, 687-689) and Heritage Hills (Lots 16-18)

Commissioner Court

The Commissioner Court will discuss access and a variance for the Black Mountain Energy Storage Project. The body is also considering a transportation contract with the Central Texas Rural Transit District and a zoning change in Stephenville.

• Proposed zoning change for 157 W. Washington from Downtown to Planned Development
• Transportation Contract with Central Texas Rural Transit District for no-cost emergency services
• Annexation of 37.848 acres into the Corporate City Limits of Dublin
• Discussion on banning fireworks sales from June 24, 2022, through July 4, 2022
• Request for bids for a used motor grader with a trade-in option for a JD 770 B

Commissioner Court

The Erath County Commissioners Court will meet in a special session to discuss a preliminary application and five variances for Sunrise Mountain Ranch. The body will also hold a closed executive session to discuss personnel, legal matters, and real estate.

• Preliminary Application for Sunrise Mountain Ranch, County Road 175
• 5 variances for Sunrise Mountain Ranch, County Road 175
• Executive session regarding personnel, legal matters, and real estate

Commissioner Court

The Commissioner's Court will hold a special session to review new subdivision and rural development rules. The body will also consider an interlocal agreement with the City of Stephenville concerning development in the Extraterritorial Jurisdiction Zone.

• Workshop with Joe England on new Erath County Subdivision/Rural Development Rules
• Interlocal Agreement with City of Stephenville regarding development and the Extraterritorial Jurisdiction Zone
• Closed Executive Session regarding personnel, legal matters, and real estate

Commissioner Court

The Commissioner's Court is meeting to review plat applications for new developments and discuss employee compensation. The body will also consider a burn ban and the purchase of equipment for Precinct 2.

• Pre-application for Carpenter Farms (106 lots on 335.2 acres) on County Road 428
• Final Plat Application for Hifam Industrial Park in Pct. 3
• Plat Applications for 701 Estates MHP and Texan Ranch West subdivision
• Discussion and action on mid-year pay raises
• Request for Pct. 2 to purchase a used Rhino DB150 side-boom mower from McAlister, OK