Erath County public meetings in 2024

General

The Erath County Commissioners Court will meet on Dec. 17, 2024 to discuss a range of items. Topics include presentations on 457B investments, a land‑development replat for Lot 6R and 7R in Valley View Estates Phase II, a bid for a 1‑ton crew cab, and a request for qualifications for a design‑build contract for a Joint Dispatch Center. The court will also consider purchasing property for a right of way, a $1,500 donation from Invenergy for law‑enforcement equipment, and approval of routine invoices. A closed executive session is scheduled for personnel, legal, real‑estate, and other matters.

• Approve replat of Lot 6R and 7R, Section 4, Valley View Estates, Phase II
• Discuss bid for a 1‑ton cab chassis crew cab
• Receive and file Requests for Qualifications for design‑build contract for Joint Dispatch Center
• Approve purchase of property for right of way
• Accept $1,500 donation from Invenergy for law‑enforcement equipment

The Erath County Commissioners Court approved a replat for Valley View Estates, allowed Precinct 2 to remove dead trees on private property, purchased right-of-way for $9,350, approved the Sheriff's Office zero-value disposal list, accepted a $1,500 donation from Invenergy for law enforcement equipment, and approved regular invoice payments. No action was taken on a bid for a 1-ton crew cab dually. The court also received two RFQs for the Joint Dispatch Center design-build contract.

• Approved replat of Lot 6R and 7R, Valley View Estates Phase II (4-0)
• Allowed PCT 2 to remove dead trees on private property at County Road 322 (4-0)
• Approved purchasing right-of-way property for $9,350 (4-0)
• Approved Sheriff's Office zero-value list and disposal (4-0)
• Accepted $1,500 donation from Invenergy for law enforcement equipment (4-0)
• Approved payment of regular and recurring invoices (4-0)
• No action on bid for 1-ton cab chassis crew cab dually

Commissioner Court

The Erath County Commissioners Court will meet to discuss and possibly act on several items, including departmental reports and a bond for Sheriff Coates. The agenda includes a land‑development plat amendment for the Country Hills Subdivision and interlocal agreements involving the county jail. Additional items cover the sale of a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado truck and the donation of Kenwood radios to local agencies. An executive session is scheduled for certain personnel, legal, and real‑estate matters.

• Amendment to the Country Hills Subdivision plat renaming Deer Run Road and Katy Lane to Private Road 717 and Country Hills Lane to Private Road 718
• Approval of a bond for Sheriff Coates as Erath County Sheriff
• Interlocal agreement between Pecan Valley Centers and Erath County Jail
• Memorandum of understanding between Erath County Jail and Parker County Jail for housing Parker County inmates
• Sale of a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 truck (VIN 36CPCNEC5HG308181) on Gov Deals

The Erath County Commissioners Court approved all agenda items except one: a motion to donate zero-value Kenwood radios was not acted on. Approved actions included renaming roads in Country Hills Subdivision, approving a bond for Sheriff Coates, an interlocal agreement with Pecan Valley Centers, a jail housing MOU with Parker County, selling a surplus 2017 Chevrolet Silverado, allowing MVBA to move into Erath Annex III (with one dissenting vote), line item transfers, and paying invoices. The meeting adjourned at 9:59 a.m.

• Approved monthly departmental reports (4-0)
• Approved plat amendment renaming Deer Run Road and Katy Lane to Private Road 717, Country Hills Lane to Private Road 718 (4-0)
• Approved bond for Sheriff Coates (4-0)
• Approved interlocal agreement with Pecan Valley Centers and Erath County Jail (4-0)
• Approved MOU with Parker County Jail for housing inmates (4-0)
• Approved surplus sale of 2017 Chevrolet Silverado on Gov Deals (4-0)
• Approved MVBA move into Erath Annex III pending negotiations (4-1)
• Approved line item transfers and payment of invoices (4-0)

General

The Erath County Commissioners Court will discuss and act on several items, including awarding employee health benefits for calendar year 2025 and approving pricing for funeral services. It will accept bids from Gabrael Peterson to purchase Lot 75 Thurber Hills for $1,700 and Lot 103 Thurber Hills for $2,400. Additional topics include donating zero‑value Kenwood NX200 radios to local law, fire and EMS agencies and considering a burn ban. A closed executive session will address personnel, legal matters, real estate and other matters as allowed by state law.

• Accept bid from Gabrael Peterson for Lot 75 Thurber Hills – $1,700
• Accept bid from Gabrael Peterson for Lot 103 Thurber Hills – $2,400
• Award employee health benefits for calendar year 2025
• Approve pricing for funeral services
• Discuss and act on burn ban

The Commissioners Court approved the 2025 employee health benefits package, keeping Blue Cross Blue Shield through TAC for general insurance, with Aetna for vision/dental and United Health Care for disability coverage. They also approved funeral service pricing, accepted two bids for Thurber Hills lots, and took no action on donating radios or a burn ban.

• Awarded 2025 employee health benefits to Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, United Health Care (4-0)
• Approved funeral service pricing (4-0)
• Accepted bid from Gabrael Peterson for Lot 75 Thurber Hills at $1,700 (4-0)
• Accepted bid from Gabrael Peterson for Lot 103 Thurber Hills at $2,400 (4-0)
• Took no action on deeming zero value Kenwood radios and donating to agencies
• Took no action on burn ban

Commissioner Court

The Erath County Commissioners Court will discuss and act on employee health benefits for calendar year 2025, presented by ANCO Insurance. They will also consider land‑development changes, a groundwater‑study policy, several contracts and resolutions, and other routine items. An executive session will be held for personnel, legal, real‑estate, and other matters.

• Award Employee Health Benefits for Calendar Year 2025 (presentation by ANCO Insurance)
• Amendment to Country Hills Subdivision plat renaming Deer Run Road and Katy Lane to Private Road 717 and Country Hills Lane to Private Road 718
• Approve policy relating to Local Government Code 232.032 for a groundwater study
• Ratify copier lease with Great America for the Sheriff's office
• Participate in Kroger Opioid Settlement

The Erath County Commissioners Court approved a memorial bench at the Donald R. Jones Justice Center, a resolution supporting a county motor fuel tax exemption, participation in the Kroger Opioid Settlement, and several other routine items. No action was taken on employee health benefits, a subdivision plat amendment, or a groundwater study policy. The court also held a closed executive session for legal matters.

• Approved memorial bench placement at Donald R. Jones Justice Center entryway (5-0)
• Approved resolution supporting County Motor Fuel Tax Exemption (5-0)
• Approved participation in Kroger Opioid Settlement (4-0)
• Approved ratifying copier lease with Great America for Sheriff's office (4-0)
• Approved Flock LPR resolution for Sheriff's Office (4-0)
• Approved allowing PCT 2 to clear fence row on County Road 391 (4-0)
• Appointed Dee Stephens and Albert Ray to inventory broken/damaged items in Maintenance barn (5-0)
• Approved paying regular and recurring invoices (4-0)

Commissioner Court

The Commissioner's Court will meet in a special session to certify the results of the November 2024 General Election. The body will also consider initiating a request for qualifications for the construction of a Joint Dispatch Center.

• Canvassing of 2024 November General Election votes
• Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Joint Dispatch Center design-build construction

The court voted 3-0 to issue a request for qualifications for design-build services for a Joint Dispatch Center, and also canvassed the November 2024 general election results. A closed executive session was held for legal matters, with no votes taken. The meeting adjourned at 9:24 a.m.

• Approved RFQ for Joint Dispatch Center design-build (3-0)
• Canvassed 2024 November General Election votes (3-0)
• Recessed into closed executive session for legal matters (3-0)
• Reopened regular session after closed session (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

General

The Commissioner’s Court will discuss year-end budget adjustments and the 2025 Investment Policy. The body is also considering several equipment bids and interlocal agreements.

• Year-end 2024 Budget Adjustments
• 2025 Investment Policy
• Bids for Sheriff Vehicle Upfits
• Bids for a new construction build and a 1-ton 4WD cabin chassis for PCT 1
• Interlocal agreement with Region 8 Education Service Center

The Erath County Commissioners Court approved renewing an agreement with Southern Health Partners for $159,893.04 and awarded a sheriff vehicle upfit bid to Paradise Conversion. The court also approved year-end 2024 budget adjustments, the 2025 Investment Policy, and various equipment bids and asset transfers.

• Transferred Constable PCT 1 Tahoe to District Attorney Investigator (4-0)
• Allowed PCT 2 to clear fence row on CR 372 (4-0)
• Approved renewing agreement with Southern Health Partners for $159,893.04 (4-0)
• Awarded bids for Sheriff Vehicle upfit to Paradise Conversion (4-0)
• Allowed PCT 1 to go out for bids for a new construction build (4-0)
• Allowed PCT 1 to go out for bids for a 1-ton, 4 wheel drive, cabin Chassis with a flat bed (4-0)
• Approved stand-by event coverage pay of $100 for part-time and $75 plus hourly rate for full-time (4-0)
• Approved year-end 2024 Budget Adjustments and 2025 Investment Policy (4-0)

Commissioner Court

The Commissioner's Court will discuss an agreement with the Gordon Volunteer Fire Department and an application for the CDBG-MIT Local Hazard Mitigation Plans Program. The body will also consider vehicle acquisitions and surplus declarations for county equipment.

• Agreement between Erath County and Gordon Volunteer Fire Department
• Application for CDBG-MIT Local Hazard Mitigation Plans Program
• Purchase of a chassis for mechanics truck
• Declaration of an asphalt distributer truck as surplus
• Bids for a service truck for the maintenance Barn

The Erath County Commissioners Court approved all agenda items except one, including monthly departmental reports, a travel request, a fire department agreement, a hazard mitigation grant application, a zero-value list, a truck chassis purchase, declaring a truck surplus, and invoice payments. The court took no action on going out for bids for a service truck. All votes were unanimous (4-0).

• Approved September departmental reports (4-0)
• Approved Thomas Boyle's travel to Arizona National Livestock Judging Contest (4-0)
• Approved agreement with Gordon Volunteer Fire Department (4-0)
• Approved applying for CDBG-MIT Local Hazard Mitigation Plans Program (4-0)
• Approved zero value list for Sheriff's Office (4-0)
• Approved purchase of chassis for mechanics truck (4-0)
• Declared asphalt distributor truck as surplus (4-0)
• Approved invoice payments as presented (4-0)

General

The Erath County Commissioners Court will meet in a special session on October 21, 2024. The agenda includes receiving RFPs for insurance benefits for fiscal year 2025 and seeking bids to upfit Sheriff’s Office vehicles with SB 22 grant funds. The Court will also hold a closed executive session to discuss personnel, legal matters, and real estate. Additional items are public comments and any new business.

• Receive and record RFPs for insurance benefits for budget year 2025
• Go out for bids to upfit Sheriff’s Office vehicles using SB 22 Grant Funds
• Closed executive session to discuss personnel, legal matters, and real estate
• Public comments limited to 3‑minute remarks, up to six speakers per agenda item
• Discussion of any new business

The Commissioners Court voted to table the 2025 insurance benefit RFPs and approved going out for bids for sheriff's office vehicle upfits using SB 22 grant funds. No public comments were made, and no closed session was needed. The court also discussed selling an unused Precinct 2 truck to the City of Dublin and noted early voting began that day.

• Tabled 2025 insurance benefit RFPs (4-0, Motion 2024-288)
• Approved going out for bids for sheriff's office vehicle upfits with SB 22 grant funds (4-0, Motion 2024-289)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:12 a.m. (4-0, Motion 2024-290)

Commissioner Court

The Commissioner's Court will discuss several inter-local agreements with municipal and volunteer fire departments. The body is also considering grant applications for the Texas Community Development Block Grant program and a budget adjustment for law enforcement.

• Agreements between Erath County and fire departments in Lingleville, Hico, Desdemona, Morgan Mill, Carlton, Bluff Dale, Huckabay, Lipan, Harbin, Selden, and Erath County Volunteer Fire Departments
• Texas Community Development Block Grant program applications for 2025-2026
• Public safety donation of $1,500 from Invenery for Law Enforcement Operations
• Copier lease contract between Kirbos and the Land Development Office
• Jet Dental service agreement

General

The Erath County Commissioner's Court will meet in a special session to discuss equipment disposal and procurement providers. The body will also consider infrastructure work for communication towers and hold a closed executive session.

• Approval of IT Department zero value list for disposal
• Addition of Choice Partners as a COOP provider for purchases
• Purchase and installation of tower shelters at Melody Mountain and Dublin locations
• Civil work at the Huckabay tower location
• Executive session to discuss personnel, legal matters, and real estate

The Erath County Commissioners Court approved three items: disposal of zero-value IT equipment, adding Choice Partners as a COOP purchasing provider, and purchasing/installing tower shelters at Melody Mountain and Dublin plus civil work at Huckabay. All motions passed 3-0 with one commissioner absent. No public comments were made and no executive session was needed.

• Approved zero value list from IT Department for disposal (3-0)
• Added Choice Partners as a COOP provider for purchases (3-0)
• Approved purchase/install of tower shelters at Melody Mountain and Dublin, plus civil work at Huckabay tower (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:20 a.m. (3-0)

Commissioner Court

The Commissioner's Court will meet in a special session to discuss ending a contract with Johnson Controls and entering a new contract with Kingdon Fire Pros for jail services. The body will also hold a workshop on employee vehicle policy and a closed executive session.

• Action to approve ending contract with Johnson Controls
• Action to enter into contract with Kingdon Fire Pros for jail services
• Workshop discussion on employee vehicle policy
• Closed session to discuss personnel, legal matters, and real estate

The Erath County Commissioners Court met on September 25, 2024, but took no substantive action. Discussions on ending a contract with Johnson Controls and entering a contract with Kingdon Fire Pros for jail services resulted in no action. The court approved adding land development, environmental, and facilities to a list on item #16 (3-2), and entered and exited closed executive session with no action taken. The meeting adjourned at 12:40 p.m.

• Approved adding land development, environmental, and facilities to list on item #16 (3-2)
• Recessed into closed executive session (5-0)
• Reopened regular session (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Commissioner Court

The Erath County Commissioner's Court will meet to discuss and possibly approve election contracts, a road bid for FY2025, and the disposal of a surplus fire engine. The court will also consider a grant agreement and a lease for a juvenile probation building.

• Approve election contracts for Elections Administrator Lana Stevens and Assistant Tara Arredondo
• Award road bid materials for FY2025
• Deem surplus Fire Engine 801 and approve its method of sale
• Approve a grant agreement with GrantWorks Inc. for 2025-2026 Texas Community Development Grant Fund Program
• Approve a lease agreement for the Juvenile Probation building

The Erath County Commissioners Court approved all 18 agenda items, including a replat for Sims Creek Subdivision, an interlocal agreement with the City of Dublin for street sweepers, bonds for election administrators, election contracts, a brush cutter purchase, surplus and sale of Fire Engine 801, a grant services contract, a lease for Juvenile Probation, a bailiff contract, a health authority appointment, road bid materials, IT additions, and routine payments. All votes were unanimous except the Fire Engine 801 sale, which passed 4-1 with County Judge Brandon Huckabee dissenting. The closed executive session was informational only, with no votes taken.

• Approved replat for Sims Creek Subdivision (4-0)
• Approved MOU with City of Dublin for street sweepers (4-0)
• Approved bonds for Elections Administrator and Assistant (4-0)
• Approved election contracts for Bluff Dale, Huckabay, Lingleville, Morgan Mill (4-0)
• Approved purchase of side boom brush cutter (4-0)
• Deemed Fire Engine 801 surplus (4-0)
• Approved sale of Fire Engine 801 on GovDeals (4-1)
• Approved road bid materials for FY2025 (4-0)

Commissioner Court

The Erath County Commissioners Court will discuss and act on adopting the budgeted payroll, the 2024‑2025 county budget, and the 2024 tax rate. It will also consider final recorded plans for the Suited RV Park in Precinct 3 and the Creeks Edge Cottages in Precinct 1. Additional items include awarding a grant‑management contract and accepting an external audit engagement.

• Adopt budgeted payroll
• Adopt the 2024‑2025 County budget
• Adopt the 2024 tax rate
• Approve final recorded plan for Suited RV Park in Precinct 3
• Approve final recorded plan for Creeks Edge Cottages in Precinct 1

The Commissioner Court unanimously adopted the budgeted payroll, the 2024-2025 budget, and a property tax rate of .03913 (a 5.02% effective increase), all with 5-0 votes. It also set the tax levy, approved two final plats (Suited RV Park and Creeks Edge Cottages), tabled a grant management firm award, and handled routine items like road material bids, zero-value items, audit services, and bill payments.

• Adopted budgeted payroll (5-0)
• Adopted 2024-2025 budget (5-0)
• Adopted tax rate of .03913, a 5.02% increase (5-0)
• Set tax levy for general, flood control, and debt service (5-0)
• Approved final plat for Suited RV Park (4-0)
• Approved final plat for Creeks Edge Cottages (4-0)
• Tabled grant management firm award (4-0)
• Approved line item transfers and paid bills (4-0)

General

The Erath County Commissioners Court will meet in a special session on September 5, 2024. The Court will discuss and possibly approve a contract with Southwest Solutions Group for the County Clerk and Tax Office, hold public hearings on the proposed tax rate and the FY2024‑2025 budget, and discuss those budget and tax matters. An executive session is scheduled for closed discussion of personnel, legal, and real‑estate issues.

• Approve contract with Southwest Solutions Group for County Clerk and Tax Office
• Public hearing on proposed Tax Rate
• Public hearing on FY2024‑2025 Budget
• Discussion on FY2024‑2025 Budget and Tax Rate
• Closed executive session to discuss personnel, legal matters, and real estate

The Erath County Commissioners Court approved a contract with Southwest Solutions Group for the County Clerk and Tax Office (4-0). Public hearings on the proposed tax rate and FY2024-2025 budget were held with no public comments. The court discussed adding a COLA increase for retirees but made it a priority for next year. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved contract with Southwest Solutions Group for County Clerk and Tax Office (4-0)
• Held public hearing on proposed tax rate; no comments
• Held public hearing on FY2024-2025 budget; no comments
• Discussed COLA increase for retirees; deferred to next year

Commissioner Court

The Commissioner's Court will discuss approvals for several land development projects and EMS service agreements. The body is also considering the sale of surplus equipment and the appointment of a trustee for Pecan Valley Centers.

• Final plans for Suited RV Park (Pct 3) and Creeks Edge Cottages (Pct 1)
• EMS stand-by fee and fee schedule approval
• Architectural design negotiations with HOK for Erath County Joint Dispatch Center
• Road use agreement with Lucky Bluffs Best LLC on County Road 300
• Sale of a PCT 2 John Deere tractor, side boom mower, and 2016 Ford Explorer

The Erath County Commissioners Court approved final plans for Suited RV Park and Creeks Edge Cottages, granted a 6-month extension for WAH Properties, and approved a new EMS stand-by fee schedule (3-1). They also approved multiple agreements, including a Red Cross service agreement, HOK negotiations for a dispatch center, and two telecommunication tower interlocal agreements. All other motions passed unanimously.

• Approved final plan for Suited RV Park (4-0)
• Approved final plan for Creeks Edge Cottages (4-0)
• Granted 6-month extension for WAH Properties off County Road 407 (4-0)
• Approved EMS stand-by fee and fee schedule (3-1)
• Approved service agreement with American Red Cross Biomedical Services (4-0)
• Entered negotiations with HOK for Joint Dispatch Center design (4-0)
• Approved road use agreement with Lucky Bluffs Best LLC on County Road 300 (4-0)
• Declared surplus John Deere tractor and mower for auction (4-0)

General

The Erath County Commissioners Court will meet in a special session to discuss a proposed tax rate and a burn ban. The body will also hold a closed executive session to address personnel, legal, and real estate matters.

• Proposal of tax rate
• Discussion on burn ban
• Executive session regarding personnel
• Executive session regarding legal matters
• Executive session regarding real estate

The Erath County Commissioners Court enacted a 90-day burn ban and proposed a tax rate of 0.3913. The burn ban was approved unanimously, and the tax rate proposal also passed unanimously. A public hearing on the proposed budget is set for September 5, with adoption scheduled for September 9.

• Enacted 90-day burn ban (4-0)
• Proposed tax rate of 0.3913 (5-0)
• Set public hearing on proposed budget for September 5
• Set budget adoption meeting for September 9

Commissioner Court

The Erath County Commissioner's Court will meet to discuss the 2025 budget, approve road and bridge fee renewals, and consider requests for proposals for administrative and engineering services related to a community development grant program.

• Discussion and action to issue requests for proposal for administrative services (RFP) and requests for qualifications for engineering services (RFQ) for the Texas Community Development Grant Program
• Discussion and action to renew Road and Bridge Fee for the County
• Discussion on 2025 Budget
• Discussion and action to approve variance request for Tres Cruces RV Park
• Discussion and action to approve manufactured home community plan for CR 461 MHP on County Road 461

The Erath County Commissioners Court approved issuing RFPs and RFQs for the Texas Community Development Grant Program for 2025/2026, along with several land development items, including variances and preliminary plans for Tres Cruces RV Park and Wiley Cabins, and a manufactured home community plan. The court also approved the November 5, 2024 general election order, renewed the Road and Bridge Fee, and approved various administrative and tax office items. Several items were tabled or received no action, including a road use agreement and a fraud waste and abuse policy.

• Approved RFP/RFQ for Texas Community Development Grant Program 2025/2026 (4-0)
• Released performance bond for Sunrise Mountain Ranch Subdivision (4-0)
• Approved variance and preliminary plan for Tres Cruces RV Park on CR 494 (4-0)
• Approved variance and preliminary plan for Wiley Cabins on CR 393 (4-0)
• Approved manufactured home community plan for CR 461 MHP (4-0)
• Approved order for November 5, 2024 general election and early voting days/hours (4-0)
• Renewed Road and Bridge Fee (4-0)
• Tabled maintenance/service contract for Tax Office and County Clerk's office (4-0)

General

The Erath County Commissioner's Court will meet in special session on August 7, 2024, to conduct budget workshops with elected officials and department heads. The meeting includes a closed executive session to discuss personnel, legal matters, and real estate. The court will also discuss any new business.

• Budget workshops with elected officials and department heads
• Closed executive session for personnel, legal matters, and real estate
• Public comments session with time limits
• Discussion of new business
• Pledge of Allegiance

The Erath County Commissioners Court met on August 7, 2024, and held budget workshops with the Constable Precinct 1, District Attorney, and Tax Assessor Collector. No public comments were made, no closed session was needed, and no new business was discussed. The meeting was adjourned with no substantive decisions made.

• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Commissioner Court

The Commissioner's Court will discuss various county expenditures, including a $4,500 allocation for the Alamo Letter Project. The body is also considering the sale of several Sheriff's Office vehicles and a mini excavator.

• Allocation of $4,500.00 for the Alamo Letter Project
• Sale of a 2012 Komatsu Mini Excavator to Bosque County PCT 3 for $20,000.00
• Sale of (3) 2018 Tahoes and (1) 2019 Tahoe at public auction
• Approval of a permit for driveway construction in PCT 4
• Approval of domestic violence high risk team MOU

The Erath County Commissioners Court approved a domestic violence high risk team MOU, departmental reports, a $4,500 allocation for the Alamo Letter Project, a copier lease, road material bids, and several property disposals and sales. All votes were unanimous (3-0) with one commissioner absent. The court also discussed the jail inspection and new business regarding budget hearings.

• Approved domestic violence high risk team MOU (3-0)
• Approved departmental reports (3-0)
• Allocated $4,500 for Alamo Letter Project (3-0)
• Approved copier lease for Extension Office (3-0)
• Approved going out for road material bids for FY 2025 (3-0)
• Deemed metal shelving as zero value and disposed (3-0)
• Approved Sheriff's Office property zero value and disposal (3-0)
• Approved sale of 4 Tahoes at public auction (3-0)

Commissioner Court

The Commissioners Court will meet in 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
• Closed executive session regarding personnel
• Closed executive session regarding legal matters
• Closed executive session regarding real estate

The court conducted budget workshops with various elected officials and department heads. No substantive decisions were recorded, and the scheduled closed executive session was not needed.

Commissioner Court

The Commissioner's Court will meet in a special session to conduct budget workshops with department heads and elected officials. The body will also hold 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

The court conducted budget workshops with various elected officials and department heads. No substantive decisions were recorded in the minutes.

• Adjourned meeting at 12:16 p.m. (4-0)

Commissioner Court

The Erath County Commissioner's Court will meet in a special session on July 16, 2024, to conduct budget workshops with elected officials and department heads. The meeting will include a closed executive session to discuss personnel, legal matters, and real estate, followed by a discussion of new business.

• Budget workshops with elected officials and department heads
• Closed executive session for personnel matters
• Closed executive session for legal matters
• Closed executive session for real estate
• Public comments period

The court conducted budget workshops with various elected officials and department heads. No substantive decisions or new business were recorded during the meeting.

• Adjourned meeting at 11:20 a.m. (4-0)

Commissioner Court

The Erath County Commissioner's Court will discuss county vehicle usage and approve 2025 fees for sheriffs and constables. The court will also consider requests for qualifications regarding the Joint Dispatch Center.

• Requests for qualifications for construction manager at risk of Erath County Joint Dispatch Center
• Requests for qualifications for architectural design for Erath County Joint Dispatch Center
• Approval of Sheriffs and Constables Fees for 2025
• Approval of line item transfers
• Travel authorization for a Sheriff's Office employee to Maryland

The Commissioner Court approved requests for qualifications for the architectural design and construction management of the Erath County Joint Dispatch Center. The court also approved 2025 fees for Sheriffs and Constables and authorized travel for a Sheriff's Office employee.

• Approved requests for qualifications for Joint Dispatch Center construction manager (3-0)
• Approved requests for qualifications for Joint Dispatch Center architectural design (3-0)
• Approved 2025 Sheriffs and Constables Fees with no change from 2024 (3-0)
• Authorized Sheriff's Office employee travel to Maryland for continuing education (3-0)
• Approved zero-value items from the Sheriff's Office (3-0)
• Approved line item transfers (3-0)
• Approved payment of regular and recurring invoices (3-0)

Commissioner Court

The Erath County Commissioner’s Court will meet on June 24, 2024, to discuss several administrative and development items. Proposed actions include a contract with Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages LLC for the Donald R. Jones Justice Center and budget adjustments. The court will also consider personnel appointments and departmental reports.

• Six-month extension for 100X Cabins Phase II at HWY 3025 and HWY 2303
• Contract with Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages LLC for vending services
• Acceptance of two 20' shipping containers by the Sheriff's Office from the LESO Program
• Approval of a $200.00 Walmart gift card for the Sheriff's Office
• Re-appointment of directors to Erath County Development District No. 1

Commissioner Court

The Erath County Commissioner's Court will consider road repairs in Precinct 2 and a driveway permit in Precinct 4. The court will also review the May 2024 Treasurer's Report and discuss budget adjustments. Additionally, the IT Department may partner with the City of Stephenville for an electronics recycling event.

• Road repair to Lowell Cemetery off FM 8 in Precinct 2
• Driveway construction permit in Precinct 4
• IT Department participation in City of Stephenville electronics recycling event
• Resolution between Erath County and Erath County Livestock Association
• Approval of budget adjustments and regular invoices

The Commissioner Court accepted the resignation of Precinct 3 Commissioner Joe Brown. The court also approved road repairs, a driveway permit, and budget adjustments.

• Accepted resignation of Joe Brown, Commissioner Precinct 3 (4-0)
• Approved repair of road to Lowell Cemetery off FM 8 in Precinct 2 (4-0)
• Approved driveway construction permit in Precinct 4 (4-0)
• Approved IT Department cost-sharing with City of Stephenville for 2024 Electronics Recycling event (4-0)
• Approved resolution with Erath County Livestock Association for trustee mowing (4-0)
• Approved budget adjustments (4-0)
• Approved payment of regular and recurring invoices (4-0)
• Approved proclamation for men's health month (4-0)

Commissioner Court

The Commissioner's Court will meet to discuss several administrative actions, including personnel changes and land development. The body is considering a request to the State of Texas to lower county road speed limits from 60 MPH to 45 MPH.

• Request to State of Texas to lower speed limits on all county roads from 60 MPH to 45 MPH
• Creation of an Election Administrator job position
• Approval of replat for LOT 5 & LOT 6 BLOCK 1 HIFAM INDUSTRIAL PARK
• Variance requests for road construction on CR 461 MHP
• Sale of a 2019 Ram 1500 and 2007 Ford Van from the Sheriff's office

The Commissioner Court created a new Election Administrator job position and approved a 60-month energy contract with TXU. The court also approved land replats, a road construction variance, and the sale of two Sheriff's Office vehicles.

• Created Election Administrator job position (4-0)
• Approved 60-month energy contract with TXU at $0.0790608 (4-0)
• Approved replat of Lot 5 & Lot 6 Block 1 Hifam Industrial Park (4-0)
• Approved road construction variance request for CR 461 (4-0)
• Approved sale of 2019 Ram 1500 and 2007 Ford Van via Enterprise leasing (4-0)
• Accepted warranty deed from City of Dublin (4-0)
• Approved temporary supplemental pay for County Attorney employee (4-0)
• Approved placement of 'Alamo Letter' granite structure on Courthouse grounds (4-0)

Commissioner Court

The Commissioner's Court will review energy provider proposals from Tradition Energy and decide on contracted providers. The body will also consider a land replat and a memorandum of understanding with Hood County regarding a radio tower system.

• Selection of contracted energy providers following proposals from Tradition Energy
• Approval of replat for LOT 1192 R-1, MOUNTAIN LAKES, SECTION FOUR, PHASE TWO
• Memorandum of understanding between Hood County and Erath County for radio tower system
• Approval of budget amendments
• Approval of job description for part-time clerk in the County Attorney's office

The Commissioner Court approved a memorandum of understanding with Hood County for a radio tower system in the North West area. Other actions included approving a land replat, budget amendments, and a new job description for the County Attorney's office.

• Approved memorandum of understanding with Hood County for radio tower system (4-0)
• Approved replat of LOT 1192 R-1, MOUNTAIN LAKES, SECTION FOUR, PHASE TWO (4-0)
• Approved Budget Amendments (4-0)
• Approved job description for part-time clerk in the County Attorney's office (4-0)
• Approved March departmental reports (4-0)
• Authorized removal of two dead trees from Bramlett property (4-0)
• Deemed Sheriff's Office items zero value for disposal (4-0)
• Tabled action to select contracted energy providers (4-0)

Commissioner Court

The Commissioner's Court will meet in a special session to discuss land development and county equipment. The body will consider approving new subdivision regulations and a specific lot replat. A closed executive session is scheduled to discuss personnel, legal matters, and real estate.

• Approval and implementation of Erath County Subdivision Regulations
• Replat of Lot 46R Diamond C Ranch Estates Phase IV
• Purchase of dumbbells for wellness center via County Supply Budget
• Receipt of a small tandem trailer from Ft Cavazo

The Commissioner Court approved the implementation of Erath County Subdivision Regulations and a replat for Diamond C Ranch. The court also authorized a small equipment purchase and the acceptance of a trailer from Ft Cavazo.

• Implemented Erath County Subdivision Regulations (4-0)
• Approved replat of Lot 46R Diamond C Ranch Estates Phase IV (4-0)
• Authorized up to $500 for dumbbells for county workout facility (4-0)
• Approved receipt of a small tandem trailer from Ft Cavazo (4-0)

Commissioner Court

The Commissioner's Court will discuss land development requests and a $40,000 donation to HOPE. The body is also considering a contract to purchase land for a 9-1-1 tower site and a memorandum of understanding with Somervell County for a radio tower system.

• Donation of $40,000.00 to HOPE
• Contract to purchase land for 9-1-1 tower site
• Variance requests and preliminary plan for Cedar Point RV/ Cabin Storage LLC
• Replat of tract 7R Alta Vista Estates
• Memorandum of understanding with Somervell County for radio tower system

The Erath County Commissioners Court approved the purchase of a 1.00-acre tract for $150,000 to build a 9-1-1 tower site. The board also granted four land development approvals, including variances for Cedar Point RV park and a replat for Alta Vista Estates. Additionally, the court authorized a $40,000 donation to HOPE and allocated a Fire Marshal vehicle to Precinct 4.

• Approved $150,000 land purchase for 9-1-1 tower (4-0)
• Approved three variances for Cedar Point RV park (4-0)
• Approved preliminary plan for Cedar Point RV park (4-0)
• Approved six-month extension for Palomino Run (4-0)
• Approved replat for Alta Vista Estates tract 7R (4-0)
• Allocated Fire Marshal vehicle to Precinct 4 (4-0)
• Approved $40,000 donation to HOPE (4-0)
• Approved MOU with Somervell County for radio tower system (4-0)

Commissioner Court

The Commissioner's Court will discuss and potentially act on contracts for architectural design and financial software. The body is also considering an agreement for jail-based competency restoration services and the combining of voting precincts.

• Contract with HOK for Joint Dispatch architectural design services
• MOU with Pecan Valley Centers and Erath County Sheriff's Office for Jail-Based Competency Restoration Services
• Order Combining Voting Precincts
• Debtbook contract approval
• Proclamation for Stop the Silence Event with Cross Timbers Family Services

The Erath County Commissioners Court unanimously approved a contract with HOK for Joint Dispatch architectural design services and an order combining voting precincts. The court also approved a Memorandum of Understanding for jail-based competency restoration services and a Debtbook contract. A closed executive session was held but resulted in no public action.

• Approved Proclamation for Stop the Silence Event (4-0)
• Approved contract with HOK for Joint Dispatch design services (4-0)
• Approved MOU for Jail-Based Competency Restoration Services (4-0)
• Approved Order Combining Voting Precincts (4-0)
• Approved Debtbook contract (4-0)
• Approved payment of regular and recurring invoices (4-0)
• Approved line item transfers (4-0)
• Received and filed annual Commissary Audit

Commissioner Court

The Commissioner's Court will hold a public hearing and discuss a project for the Port Arthur Navigation District Industrial Development Corporation. The body will also consider several equipment purchases and a professional services contract for a Joint Dispatch Center.

• Public hearing and action on a project for Port Arthur Navigation District Industrial Development Corporation
• Contract with HOK for professional services for the Joint Dispatch Center
• Purchase of a new ambulance
• Purchase of a used blade from Kirby Smith for PCT 4
• Combining election precinct 35 into election precinct 33

The Erath County Commissioners Court approved a project by the Port Arthur Navigation District Industrial Development Corporation and authorized the purchase of a new ambulance. The court also approved a contract for professional services for a Joint Dispatch Center and permanently combined two election precincts. All motions passed with unanimous 4-0 votes.

• Approved payment for TX RBF Grant #2022-002 (4-0)
• Approved Port Arthur Navigation District Industrial Development Corporation project (4-0)
• Approved contract with HOK for Joint Dispatch Center services (4-0)
• Approved resolution disclaiming ownership interest in two tracts (4-0)
• Approved permanent combination of election precinct 35 into 33 (4-0)
• Approved purchase of new ambulance for next year delivery (4-0)
• Approved Sheriff's Office to install canopy over impound yard (4-0)
• Granted County Judge authority to negotiate property for new radio tower (4-0)

Commissioner Court

The Commissioner's Court will discuss a land replat for the Timber Hills Addition and an economic development agreement for TX RBF Grant # 2022-002. The body will also consider a renewal for the Affordable Care Act Reporting and Tracking Service (ARTS) and road maintenance on County Road 387.

• Approval of LOT 25R-A & 25R-B Timber Hills Addition replat
• Affordable Care Act Reporting and Tracking Service (ARTS) renewal agreement
• TX RBF Grant # 2022-002 Economic Development Agreement
• Fence row clearing on County Road 387 in PCT 2
• Approval of line item transfers and recurring invoices

The Commissioner Court approved a replat for the Timber Hills Addition and an economic development agreement for TX RBF Grant # 2022-002. The court also authorized fence row clearing on County Road 387 and approved various administrative payments and transfers.

• Approved replat of Timber Hills Lot 25 (25R-A & 25R-B) (4-0)
• Approved Affordable Care Act Reporting and Tracking Service (ARTS) renewal agreement (4-0)
• Approved clearing fence row on County Road 387 in Precinct 2 (4-0)
• Approved Erath County Economic Development Agreement for TX RBF Grant # 2022-002 (4-0)
• Approved line item transfers (4-0)
• Approved payment of invoices presented by the County Auditor (4-0)

General

The Erath County Commissioner's Court will meet in a special session to consider several operational items. The body will discuss property access for PCT 2 and travel for a PCT 3 employee. A closed executive session is scheduled to address personnel, legal, and real estate matters.

• Action to allow PCT 2 onto Joseph Staude's property
• Action to allow a PCT 3 employee to travel to New York to pick up equipment
• Clarification on a PCT 3 trailer sale from August 28, 2023
• Presentation from H.O.P.E.
• Executive session regarding personnel, legal matters, and real estate

The Commissioners Court approved allowing Precinct 2 to enter Joseph Staude's property to repair county damage. The court also authorized a Precinct 3 employee to travel to New York to retrieve equipment.

• Approved PCT 2 access to Joseph Staude's property for county damage repairs (3-0)
• Approved travel to New York for PCT 3 employee to pick up equipment (3-0)

Commissioner Court

The Commissioner's Court will meet in a special session to conduct a workshop regarding new Erath County Subdivision Regulations. The meeting also includes a closed executive session.

• Workshop for new Erath County Subdivision Regulations
• Closed Executive Session

The Erath County Commissioners Court met on February 29, 2024, with all four precinct commissioners and County Judge Brandon Huckabee present. The only listed business was a workshop on new Erath County Subdivision Regulations; a planned closed executive session was marked "Not Needed." The court adjourned at 11:23 a.m. on a motion by Commissioner Jim Buck, seconded by Commissioner Albert Ray, with four ayes and no noes. No substantive decisions, votes on regulations, or spending items are recorded in these minutes.

• Held workshop on new Erath County Subdivision Regulations (no action recorded)
• Closed executive session listed but marked "Not Needed"
• Adjourned at 11:23 a.m. (4-0)

Commissioner Court

The Commissioner's Court will hold a public hearing regarding revisions to the Erath County Subdivision Rules. The body will also consider several land development pre-application meetings and a contract for inmate housing with Hood County.

• Public hearing for revision of Erath County Subdivision Rules
• Pre-application meetings for Elston-CR 495 RV Park, Payne Subdivision CR 408, Cooper Rental Park HWY 377, and Wiley Cabin Rental Park CR 393
• Contract between Hood County and Erath Sheriff's Office for inmate housing
• Bid award for PCT 2 maintenance barn
• Copier lease with Kirbo's for PCT 3 Indigent Care Office

The Commissioners Court approved a $65 per day inmate housing contract with Hood County and awarded a bid to Tommy Ruderer Construction for a Precinct 2 maintenance barn. The court also authorized equipment for the county weight room and changed the county's credit card provider.

• Awarded PCT 2 maintenance barn bid to Tommy Ruderer Construction (4-0)
• Approved inmate housing contract between Hood County and Erath Sheriff's Office for $65 per day (4-0)
• Approved $949.00 for additional County weight room equipment (4-0)
• Changed County credit card provider to First Financial (4-0)
• Approved copier lease with Kirbo's for PCT 3 Indigent Care Office (4-0)
• Renewed TAC CIRA web hosting agreement for Erath County Finance (4-0)
• Accepted bond for Tax Assessor Collector (4-0)
• Approved monthly/quarterly departmental reports (4-0)

Commissioner Court

The Commissioner's Court will discuss updates to county subdivision rules and review several land development pre-applications. The body is also considering grants for law enforcement and various equipment purchases for county precincts.

• Public hearing for revision of Erath County Subdivision Rules
• Plan presentation for Creeks Edge Cottages on CR 258
• Law Enforcement Grant (SB 22) and Bullet-Resistant Shield Grant for Sheriffs Department
• Purchase of a mini excavator for PCT 1 and flooring for Erath County Jail
• Sealed bids for PCT 2 Maintenance Barn and a pothole patcher

Erath County commissioners approved a series of routine items, including departmental reports, a copier lease for Human Resources, and a modification to performance bond requirements in the county's subdivision rules. They also set a public hearing for February 26 on revisions to the Erath County Subdivision Rules and approved the formal plan presentation for Creeks Edge Cottages on CR 258. The court accepted a $175,000 bid from J&J Equipment for a pothole patcher and approved several grant resolutions and purchases. No closed executive session was needed.

• Approved Monthly/Quarterly Departmental reports (5-0)
• Approved copier lease with Kirbo's for Human Resource office (4-0)
• Set public hearing for Feb 26 on Erath County Subdivision Rules revision (4-0)
• Approved modification of Performance Bond requirements (4-0)
• Approved formal plan presentation for Creeks Edge Cottages on CR 258 (4-0)
• Approved Law Enforcement Grant (SB 22) resolution for FY2024 (4-0)
• Approved Bullet-Resistant Shield Grant resolution for Sheriff's Department at zero cost to county (3-0)
• Awarded pothole patcher bid to J&J Equipment for $175,000 (4-0)

Commissioner Court

The Commissioners Court will meet in a special session to discuss sheriff's office travel and recurring payments. The body will also hold a closed executive session to discuss personnel, legal matters, and real estate.

• Travel authorization for the Sheriffs Office to pick up a 20ft utility trailer at FT Cavazos
• Approval of invoices for regular and recurring payment as presented by the County Auditor

The Erath County Commissioners Court met in special session on February 1, 2024, with County Judge Brandon Huckabee absent and Commissioner Joe Brown presiding. The court approved allowing the Sheriff's Office to travel to FT Cavazos to pick up a 20ft utility trailer, and approved invoices presented by the County Auditor for regular and recurring payment. A planned closed executive session on personnel, legal, and real estate matters was not needed. The meeting adjourned at 9:53 a.m.

• Approved Sheriff's Office travel to FT Cavazos to pick up a 20ft utility trailer (4-0, one absent)
• Approved invoices for regular and recurring payment and ordered the County Treasurer to disburse funds (4-0, one absent)
• Closed executive session on personnel, legal, and real estate matters not needed
• Adjourned at 9:53 a.m. (4-0, one absent)

Commissioner Court

The Erath County Commissioner's Court will meet to discuss appointments for election judges and grant-funded positions. The body will also review racial profiling reports and interlocal agreements.

• Approval of Democrat and Republican election judge appointments
• Resolution for the Watch Guard Body Worn Camera Grant
• 2023 Racial Profiling Reports from Erath County Sheriffs Office and Constable PCT 2
• Interlocal cooperation agreement for court reporter between Johnson County and Erath County
• Assistant County Attorney position subject to SB22 grant funding

The Erath County Commissioners Court approved several items on January 22, 2024, including a resolution for the Watch Guard Body Worn Camera Grant, an interlocal court reporter agreement with Johnson County, a memorandum of understanding with Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Stephenville, and an Assistant County Attorney position subject to SB22 grant funding. The court also approved Democrat and Republican election judge appointments and voted to pay presented invoices. Two 2023 Racial Profiling Reports were presented by the Sheriff's Office and Constable PCT 2, with no action recorded. A closed executive session was listed but noted as not needed, and no new business was presented.

• Approved Democrat and Republican election judge appointments (4-0)
• Approved resolution for Watch Guard Body Worn Camera Grant (4-0)
• Approved interlocal court reporter agreement with Johnson County (4-0)
• Approved memorandum of understanding with Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Stephenville (4-0)
• Approved Assistant County Attorney position subject to SB22 grant funding (4-0)
• Approved payment of presented invoices (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:48 a.m. (4-0)

Commissioner Court

The Commissioner's Court will discuss awarding bids for the Erath VFD Warehouse and authorizing bids for a new PCT 2 Maintenance Barn. The body will also consider a vehicle acquisition for the Sheriff's Office and review the 2023 Racial Profiling Report.

• Awarding bids for Erath VFD Warehouse
• Authorization for PCT 2 to seek bids on a new Maintenance Barn
• Acquisition of a vehicle from the Defense Logistics Agency LESO Program for the Sheriff's Office
• Agreement between Erath County and Garner Park Ranch Partners, LP for Operation Firewater
• Presentation of 2023 Racial Profiling Report from Erath County Constable PCT 1

The Erath County Commissioners Court met in regular session on January 8, 2024, with all four commissioners and County Judge Brandon Huckabee present. The court approved awarding bids for the Erath VFD Warehouse to J. Burns Construction, allowed the Sheriff's Office to acquire a vehicle through the LESO Program, approved out-of-state narcotics training for two Sheriff's Office employees, and authorized Precinct 2 to seek bids for a new Maintenance Barn. The court also approved line item transfers and payment of bills, received and filed a racial profiling report and an Operation Firewater agreement, and held a closed executive session on personnel, legal, and real estate matters before adjourning at 9:49 a.m.

• Approved Sheriff's Office vehicle acquisition from Defense Logistics Agency LESO Program (4-0, Motion 2024-001)
• Approved out-of-state TCOLE narcotics training for two Sheriff's Office employees (4-0, Motion 2024-002)
• Awarded Erath VFD Warehouse bids to J. Burns Construction (4-0, Motion 2024-003)
• Authorized Precinct 2 to go out for bids on a new Maintenance Barn (4-0, Motion 2024-004)
• Approved line item transfers (4-0, Motion 2024-005)
• Approved payment of invoices as presented by County Auditor (4-0, Motion 2024-006)
• Received and filed 2023 Racial Profiling Report from Constable Precinct 1
• Received and filed Operation Firewater agreement with Garner Park Ranch Partners, LP