NEWS
County commissioners meet Monday
Montague County Commissioners will meet at 9 a.m. on Jan. 11 in the courthouse annex.
A variety of items will be taken up by the court from the block grant to pave roads in Montague to insurance issues.
Paperwork for the Texas Community Development Block grant that will fund paving of the primary streets in the county seat of Montague will be presented for review. The county received $275,000 to help pay for the paving, along with engineering fees and grant administration.
A related engineering services agreement also will be reviewed.
The court will consider its 457 deferred compensation plan related to employee insurance. This is an annual resolution connected with the program meeting all Internal Revenue Service requirements.
A preventative maintenance proposals from DLS Detention Lock and Equipment Service is up for action. During the last year repair work was done on doors at the county jail, and this would help maintain those units.
Other items on the agenda will include: Monthly report from the veteran’s service office; bids for two properties in Nocona and Oak Shores Additions; bond for precinct one commissioner; and accept a donation from the Bowie Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 8789 to the sheriff’s office.
The Saint Jo City Council will meet at 6 p.m. on May 13 in regular session.
Items on the agenda include:
Appointment and approval of a fire marshal for the city.
Discuss support for Councilman Jack Dunn’s proposition to petition for additional sales tax revenue from the state for infrastructure purposes.
Consider dates for the 2026-27 budget workshop and ordinance workshop.
Approve minutes and monthly financials.
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The Bowie City Council will meet at 6 p.m. on May 12 in the council chambers.
The agenda opens with a proclamation for Emergency Medical Services Week.
In the city manager’s report, Bert Cunningham will discuss the Rock and Pillar Street project and the Texas Water Development Board grant application.
In new business, Brittany Barnes will be considered as an appointment to the Bowie Community Development Board.
A resolution requesting financial assistance from the TWDB authorizing the filing of an application for assistance will be reviewed.
The master parks plan also will be presented by staff from Public Management.
The consent agenda and public comments round out the meeting.
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