NEWS
Commissioners meet on Monday
Montague County Commissioners will meet at 9 a.m. on Monday for its final session of October.
The agenda lists an assortment of topics for the court to consider.
The 2018 resolution for the Indigent Defense Grant program will be reviewed.
A new interlocal agreement between Montague County and Nocona General Hospital will be approved.
Last month, agreements with the City of Bowie Emergency Medical Service and Saint Jo Fire Department Ambulance Service were approved to include the new stipends provided by the county.
The county was awaiting approval of the agreement by the Nocona General Hospital Board, which operates the ambulance. Nocona EMS went from receiving $20,000 a year to $62,500 serving Nocona and Prairie Valley Independent School Districts with EMS service.
Bowie Emergency Medical Services will receive $75,000 a year across a three-year contract, while the Saint Jo Volunteer Fire Department EMS will receive $35,000, an increase of $15,000. Bowie’s stipend was $30,000.
This was the first change in stipends in about 20 years.
Commissioners will consider a resolution for the sheriff’s office to apply for an e-grant for rifle resistant vests. A bill for extermination services for an infestation of ants, mosquitoes and crickets at the sheriff’s office and jail will be presented.
Other topics on Monday agenda are: Approval of the 2017 tax rolls; memorandum of understanding with the Abilene Regional Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse; request to enter the Leonard Randolph and John Morris properties on Hopewell Road to repair drainage; road crossing for multiple roads from TARGA Pipeline; and a deposit placement agreement with Insured Cash Sweep recommended by the investment committee.
NEWS
Brazos Electric Coop hosting public meeting on line project
The staff of Brazos Electric Cooperative will host a public meeting to share information and receive feedback on a proposed 138kV transmission line project in Montague County.
This meeting will be from 4-6 p.m. on July 27 in the H.J. Justin Building, 100 Clay, Nocona.
For those unable to attend, online information will be available until Aug. 10 at brazoselectric-alcorn-cappscorner.com
This come-and-go public meeting will provide information and seek input on the rebuild and upgrade of a 14-mile transmission line. The propoosed 138kV double-circuit transmission line will connect the existing Alcorn Substation on Salmon Road with the existing Capps Corner Substation on Farm-to-Market Road 1956 and FM 677. The proposed right-of-way width for the new transmission line is 70 feet.
Attendees will be able to make comments, ask questions and share concerns with Brazos representatives and technical specialists from Oaklight Environmental Consulting.
Those with questions on the meeting may call 512-817-0733 or email brazoselectric-alcorn-bulcher@oaklight.com.
NEWS
Heat warning extends into Wednesday evening
The City of Bowie reports an EXTREME HEAT WARNING will be in effect from 8 p.m. tonight until 8 p.m. tomorrow night. Please be careful.
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NEWS
Pecan Street boil notice continues
BOIL WATER NOTICE for 500-700 W. Pecan St. remains active. Affected residents needing bottled water should call (940) 977-4941.
Hear Audio Alert:https://hrpow.us/odv2S3E
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