COUNTY LIFE
Commissioners to meet Monday with final review of the 2023-24 budget
Montague County Commissioners will consider numerous annual agreements and policy actions, along with final review of the 2023-24 proposed budget and 2023 tax rate and setting the hearings for both when the court meets at 9 a.m. on Aug. 14.
Along with the budget and tax rate, the certification of appraised values and the no new revenue and voter approval tax rates will be presented by Tax Assessor Collector Kathy Phillips. Once the proposed budget is accepted it will be posted on the county webpage prior to the public hearing that will be scheduled.
An order calling the Nov. 7 constitutional amendment election and joint local elections will be offered, along with updates to the employee handbook and the county investment policy, approval of 2024 county holidays, an agreement with the Helen Farabee Centers for substance services, an interlocal agreement with Denton County for the housing of inmates, agreement with the sheriff’s office with Royal Auction Group and an agreement between the sheriff’s office and Southern Health Partners Health Services.
Several bills related to repairs made at the courthouse and installation of the new communications tower at Forestburg also will be offered for payment out of American Rescue funds.
Other topics on the agenda include authorization for the county to sign the home-delivery meal grant program resolution that assists the Bowie and Nocona Senior Citizen meal programs. Finals plats for lots in Dye Creek Estates Subdivision in precinct one and Kingdom Estates Phase I subdivision in precinct two will be presented.
Montague County Commissioner’s Court will meet at 9 a.m. on Nov. 25.
Members will consider an anti-fraud policy and adding it to the personnel policy. The annual liability renewal with the Texas Association of Counties Risk Pool will be reviewed.
Montague County officials will be enrolling in the TAC 2025 certified cybersecurity course required by the state for all employees who use county computers.
Other topics for Monday will include the bond for the county treasurer, review an account application with Schad & Pulte Welding Supply, Inc and consider raising the road hand clothing allowance from $500 to $1,000.
By BARBARA GREEN
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It was family night for the City of Bowie Fire Department as members gathered for the annual pre-Thanksgiving awards dinner this week.
Firefighter of the Year awards, service awards and officers and firefighters were pinned with their new badges.
Fire Chief Doug Page opened the evening with a remembrance of a fallen firefighter, James Dunham who died 25 years ago on Nov. 18. This Saint Jo firefighter was responding to a car accident at Forestburg and after he arrived suffered a heart attack. Page noted his daughter is auxiliary member Renee Hart.
Chad Long, member of the department for one year and one month received the Firefighter of the Year Award. Kelly Tomlin, nine-year member, was selected by the volunteers to receive the Roy Gene Williams Award.
Read the full story in the weekend Bowie News.
Top photo- New lieutenants Michael Burrows and Chad Gerlach received the oath from Mayor Gaylynn Burris. (Photo by Barbara Green)
The new Montague County Animal Rescue, which will be helping with operation of the new county animal shelter, invite you to “Wine Like A Dog” on Dec. 3 at Kimber Creek Wine Bar and Gift Shop in downtown Bowie.
The evening will include wine and charcuterie from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., while raising funds for the rescue organization. Tickets are $50.
Melanie Gillespie of Montague County Animal Rescue said the new 501c3 has completed its agreement to work with Montague County operating the animal shelter.
“Your support enables us to launch the opening of the first county-run animal shelter. We invite you to join our mission of rescuing, rehabilitating and finding loving homes for animals in need,” said Gillespie.
Limited tickets will be offered at the door based on availability. Those with questions may call Gillespie at 469-951-0215 or email [email protected].
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