NEWS
Commissioners face lengthy agendas on Monday
Members of the Montague County Commissioner’s Court will meet for a pair of meetings on Aug. 11.
A public hearing is set for 8:30 a.m. on proposed rules relating to on-site sewage facility in the county.
The regular court meeting begins at 9 a.m. and has the following agenda items:
Present Montague County Historical Commission with the 2024 Distinguished Service Award for exceptional service.
Consider 2026 county holidays.
Approve order calling the Nov. 4 Texas Constitutional Amendment election.
Authorize County Judge Kevin Benton to sign the home-delivery meal grant program resolution.
Consider sheriff and constable fees for 2025-26.
Consider House Bill 3834 cyber security training certification for state and local governments online compliance report.
Consider order adopting rules for on-site sewage facilities in the county.
Consider bid for struck-off property at 406 W. Nelson, Bowie and for the judge to sign the tax resale deed.
Review Texas Department of Motor Vehicle imposition of optional fees for 2026.
Replat of Smyrna Meadows lots 4, 5 and 11 in precinct two due to change in curvature of the road.
Budget workshop and consider accepting the fiscal 2025-26 budget and schedule a public hearing.
Tax Assessor/Collector to present certification of appraised values for tax year 2025, along with the no new revenue and voter approval tax rate for 2025 and consider the proposed tax rate, followed by record vote and schedule a public hearing.
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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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