Erath County public meetings in 2024
19 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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