PUBLIC NOTICE OF MEETING
TAKE NOTICE THAT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
FANNIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT WILL BE HELD ON
Tuesday, August 26, 2025
9:00 AM
FANNIN COUNTY COURTHOUSE,
101 E. SAM RAYBURN DRIVE, BONHAM, TX 75418
(and via Teleconference)
SPECIFICALLY FOR THE FOLLOWING:
1. Establish Quorum
2. Invocation
3. Pledges
4. Introductions
5. Public Forum
ROUTINE ITEMS:
6. Approve payment of bills – County Auditor
7. Approve minutes from 09/19/2023 (R) and 10/10/2023 (R) – County Clerk
8. Emergency Medical Services Report for July 2025 – County Judge for Michael Gilbert of Allegiance
9. Approve Treasurer’s Financial report for July 2025 – County Treasurer
10. Approve Treasurer’s Investment report for July 2025 – County Treasurer
DISCUSSION ITEMS:
11. Observance of Order signed by 336th Judicial District Judge Christina Tillett to set the salary of the County Auditor to $115,378.86 beginning October 1, 2025 – District Clerk April Gibbs
12. Observance of Order signed by 336th Judicial District Judge Christina Tillett to set the salary of the County Auditor’s Assistants to $74,350.87, $66,370.87, $53,705.53 and $51,148.13 as of October 1, 2025 – District Clerk April Gibbs
13. Observance of Order signed by 336th Judicial District Judge Christina Tillett to set the base salary of the Official Court Reporter to $124,107.74 as of October 1, 2025 – District Clerk April Gibbs
14. Discussion regarding Mortuary and Transportation Services RFP outcome – County Judge for Ron Greene of Wise Funeral Home
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS:
15. Discussion and possible action to approve addition to the Sheriff and Constable Fees to include ‘Collecting Money on an Order of Sale without a sale’; base price to be set at $2,500.00 – Sheriff Shook
16. Discussion and possible action regarding total loss insurance claim and replacement of vehicle for Constable Precinct 3 – County Auditor
17. Discussion and possible action to authorize County Judge to sign and submit the 2025 Annual Cybersecurity Training Certification Form stating Fannin County is in compliance and all training is complete – I.T. Director
18. Discussion and possible action to accept furniture donation from Legend Bank – Purchasing Agent
19. Discussion and possible action regarding HVAC and Chillers preventative maintenance contract – Purchasing Agent Julie Criswell with Facilities Coordinator Ruben Moreno
20. Discussion and possible action to repair the Environmental Services truck due to safety concerns; repair funds requested from Contingency; $1,779.41 max – Purchasing Agent
21. Discussion and possible action to approve the Fannin County Comprehensive Fund Balance Policy for Fiscal Year 2026 – County Auditor
22. Discussion and possible action to approve the Fannin County Fraud, Waste and Abuse Policy for the 2025-2026 Fiscal Year – County Auditor
23. Discussion and possible action to approve the Fannin County Investment Policy for the 2025-2026 Fiscal Year – County Auditor
24. Discussion and possible action to approve Resolution relating to application for the 2026 Fannin County Indigent Defense Formula Grant Program and authorize County Judge to sign on behalf of the County – County Auditor
25. Discussion and possible action regarding Interlocal Agreement with the City of Ladonia relating to law enforcement – County Judge
26. Discussion and possible action to approve Potential Change Order #021, added storage areas for the County and District Clerks at the Justice Center; $263,271.00 – County Judge
27. Discussion and possible action regarding steps or pass throughs leading to Judges’ Benches at Justice Center – Commissioner Precinct 1
28. Discussion and possible action to approve entering the Secondary Opioid Settlement of Purdue and Sackler and authorize County Judge to sign the Combined Subdivision Participation and Release Form; Alvogen, Inc., Amneal Pharmaceuticals Inc., Apotex Corp., Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc., Indivior Inc., Mylan, Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc., and Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc. – County Judge
OPEN DISCUSSION ITEMS:
Open discussion items may be passed on unless discussion requested by a member of the Court or a Citizen.
29. County policies, ordinances, regulations and enforcement – County Judge
30. Construction; Courthouse repairs and Justice Center – County Judge
31. County budget and revenue sources – County Judge
32. Fannin County roads, water issues and risk assessments – County Judge
33. Solar, wind, battery energy storage systems and Fire Marshal – County Judge
34. Emergency Medical Services – County Judge
EXECUTIVE SESSION(S) AND ACTION IF NEEDED:
35. Pursuant to Texas Government Code, Section 551.071, Commissioners Court reserves the right to meet in Executive Session to consult with their attorney – County Judge
36. Pursuant to Texas Government Code, Section 551.074, Commissioners Court reserves the right to meet in Executive Session to discuss personnel issues – County Judge
37. Consider and take action regarding matters discussed in Executive Session(s) – County Judge
COMMENTS AND ADJOURN:
38. Comments by County Commissioners and County Judge
39. Adjourn
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Topic: Fannin County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting 08-26-2025
Time: Aug 26, 2025 09:00 AM Central Time (US and Canada)
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