NEWS
Commissioners meet Oct. 11
Montague County Commissioners will begin the new fiscal year with their first meeting at 9 a.m. Oct. 11.
After the consent agenda of monthly items the court will consider appointing Kathy Phillips to the Montague County Tax Appraisal District Board of Directors to fill the unexpired term of the late Robert Hensell that expires Dec. 31.
All the county taxing entities were asked to submit nominees, and each one will then approve a resolution casting their respective votes for the nominees.
The annual resolution for the indigent defense grant program will be presented for 2022, along with a memorandum of understanding with the Abilene Recovery Council.
A separate memo will be examined with the county judge, and the two justice of the peace officers with the Helen Farabee Substance Abuse Services, which provides mental health services for incarcerated persons and other needs in the county.
A replat in precinct two, Eagle Land Subdivision formally known as Lakeside Place will be reviewed, along with the confirmation of a existing county road, Casino Road and acceptance of a new survey for lots 49 and 50 as shown on the plat of record in the commissioner’s court record of minutes.
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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.
Members of the Montague County Commissioner’s Court will meet at 9 a.m. on May 11.
After the consent agenda and public comments, the court will discuss an interlocal agreement between precinct two and the Bowie Sports Association for the baseball complex.
Precinct three will ask for a line-time budget adjustment of $15,000 from operating expenses to part-time.
The court will open and consider accepting sealed bids for emulsified asphalt and prime oil, all on a 90-day contract.
The consent agenda of minutes, bills and reports also is slated.
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