NEWS
Public hearing set for updated subdivision rules
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A public hearing is scheduled for 9:45 a.m. on May 28 to present the updated subdivision regulations for Montague County.
This 89-page draft is available for review on the county website at co.montague.tx.us/page/montague.home.
Back in August 2019 the commissioner’s court adopted its first subdivision regulations and apparently it was done just in time. Since Aug. 16, 2019 there have been 24 subdivisions with 465 lots approved by the court.
During that initial discussion there was a lot of contention about even having rules and much debate on acreage and water requirements.
Charley Lanier, subdivision development officer, said the updated regulations primarily center on bringing county rules into compliance with new rules passed by the Texas Legislature. One of the more prominent changes is the law now requires a water availability study for new developments.
After the hearing where public comment will be taken, the court will go back into regular session where it will consider an interlocal agreement with the Upper Trinity Groundwater Conservation District and adoption of the updated subdivision regulations.
This hearing takes place after the regular court agenda.
Other topics include approval for the sheriff’s office to buy a radio console for dispatch and a budget workshop, where elected officials and department heads can submit their budget requests.
The court will consider naming a private road Ambrose Lane. It is located off Lake Valley Road in Sunset in precinct one.
Precinct four will seek a line-item budget adjustment in the amount of $18,840 from the sale of property to gravel.
NEWS
Heat advisory extended for North Texas
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National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
12:24 PM CDT Tue Jun 25, 2024
Counties Included: MONTAGUE-Young-Jack-Wise-Stephens-Palo Pinto-Parker-Eastland-Erath-Hood-Somervell-Comanche-Mills-Hamilton-Bosque-Lampasas-Coryell
Cities Included: Meridian, Jacksboro, Ranger, De Leon, Eastland, Granbury, Goldthwaite, Dublin, Mineral Wells, Breckenridge, Gorman, Comanche, Bridgeport, Valley Mills, Olney, Glen Rose, Decatur, Oak Trail Shores, Graham, Lampasas, Hamilton, Hico, Gatesville, Copperas Cove, Weatherford, Cisco, NOCONA, Stephenville, Clifton, Briar, and BOWIE
…HEAT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT WEDNESDAY…
* WHAT…Heat index values up to 109.
* WHERE…A portion of north central Texas.
* WHEN…Until 7 PM CDT WEDNESDAY.
* IMPACTS…Hot temperatures and high humidity will increase the
risk for heat-related illnesses to occur, particularly for those
working or participating in outdoor activities.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
> Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives/neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances.
> Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose-fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening.
> Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency!
Call 9 1 1.
NEWS
Commissioners to meet on June 24
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Montague County Commissioners will meet at 9 a.m. on June 24 to consider a variety of agenda topics.
The Montague County Tax Appraisal District will present it 2024-25 budget proposal. The county is part of the appraisal portion of the operation where costs are shared among all the taxing entities across Montague County.
Sealed bids for base rock #1 and #2, oversize and chip rock will be opened, along with bids for installation of a back-
up generator for the courthouse annex.
The court could approve the 2025 plan year Texas Association of Counties Health and Employee Benefits plan renewal.
Two line-item budget adjustments will be offered both in precinct one from the sale of property and refunds. Both will move into gravel.
Precinct one also will seek authority to go into the David Steadham property on Berry Road to correct the drainage issue. Commissioner Roy Darden also will ask for a road use agreement with Fortissimo Storage, LLC for a property in precinct one.
An agreement for sign language interpreting services between the county and Hired Hands Inc., will be considered.
A budget workshop is the final topic as elected and departmental officials are invited to present their budget request for the next fiscal year.
NEWS
Bowie Council to discuss economic development project and energy factors
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Members of the Bowie City Council will discuss the power cost recovery factor of the electric rate, review the appraisal district budget proposal and examine an economic development project for creating new and expanding jobs.
The council will meet in regular session at 6 p.m. on June 24.
In closed executive session the council will hear about an economic development negotiation related to jobs and infrastructure upgrade requirement. Any action would be taken back in open session.
City Manager Bert Cunningham will discuss the power cost recovery factor and his recommendations on a possible increase to help the city recover a portion of the ongoing hikes in the factor. The PCRF is the variable portion of the wholesale power costs and changes as needed based on factors in the wholesale market which can include the cost of natural gas, the fuel that powers most electric generation in the state.
Earlier this year the city manager recommended an .0111 cent increase that would run just under $9 a month for the basic residential customer. For example, the average customer uses 800 kilowatt hours of power each month and with that factor the increase would be $8.88 more a month.
See the rest of the story in your weekend Bowie News.
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