Lance Anderson

The Commissioners Court meeting addressed multiple budget surplus transfers for Fiscal Years 2024 and 2025 across various departments including Non-Departmental, Road & Bridge, Fleet Maintenance, Sheriff-Jail, Hamm Creek Park, Facilities Management, and the Historical Commission. The court considered approving bills for the current term and reviewed several requests for personnel to attend training seminars, including the 2025 Texas Narcotic Officers Association Annual Conference and various leadership and specialized training sessions. Key acknowledgments included receipt of the County Auditor's Reports, Annual Racial Profiling Reports from multiple law enforcement agencies, and audit reports for various county departments. Miscellaneous items included the approval of the Johnson County Treasurer's Report, interlocal agreements for dispatching services with Joshua Independent School District and an amendment with Keene Independent School District, approval of plats for Greenfield Grove and Fairbanks Addition, and authorization for travel reimbursement. Action items involved approving bills for court-appointed attorneys, authorizing advertisement for bids/proposals, approving tax abatements for PARIS BAGUETTE USA INCORPORATED, approving an order for Prohibition of Outdoor Burning, ratifying an invoice for Plan Source Open Enrollment/Renewal, and approving variances for road construction standards in a subdivision. The court also held a workshop to discuss proposals and projects for the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funding and received an update on the Master Thoroughfare Plan. The executive session included consultation with an attorney regarding pending litigation and deliberations regarding economic development negotiations codenamed "Project Dough," as well as personnel matters concerning the Economic Development Director position.

The meeting included several public announcements concerning updates on major transportation and development projects, city-county future plans, North Central Council of Governments Aging Programs, and a contract status report from CareFlite regarding paramedic services. The Consent Agenda addressed multiple items, including the transfer of budget surplus for FY2026, approval of county bills, and numerous requests for training and seminars for various county personnel. Acknowledgements covered receipt of County Auditor's reports, the Annual Racial Profiling Report, election results for the Central Appraisal District, notification of a rezoning public hearing request, appointment of a Purchasing Agent, and various quarterly and annual audit reports. Miscellaneous items included the approval of the County Treasurer's Report, a contract for Juvenile Detention Services with Hardin County, certification of insurance proceeds for Sheriff Admin, renewals for Blue Cross Blue Shield benefits, and renewals for multiple Road Materials contracts. Action items included the approval of bills for court-appointed attorneys' fees, authorization to advertise for bids/proposals, approval of an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Burleson for temporary lease of a sub-courthouse room, a Public Hearing for the installation of new stop signs on County Road 204, a resolution to nominate a candidate for the Central Appraisal District Board, approval for the Old "Meals on Wheels" Building Renovation, and acknowledgement of an FY26 Annual Audit Report. The workshop sessions covered discussion of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding projects, deliberation regarding House Bill 4144, discussion on amending the Interlocal Agreement with the City of Burleson regarding plat approval jurisdiction, and discussion on the procurement and construction process for a Precinct 3 Sub-Courthouse. Executive Sessions addressed consultation with an attorney regarding pending litigation and deliberation about real property.

The Commissioners Court meeting included public announcements regarding county events, a proclamation for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, presentation of length of service pins, and an update on county building construction/renovation status. The Consent Agenda covered multiple budget surplus transfers for FY2025 and FY2026 across various departments (e.g., District Court, Road & Bridge, District Clerk), approval to pay county bills, approval of minutes for previous regular sessions (August 25, September 8, and September 22, 2025), and numerous requests for training/seminars for county personnel. Miscellaneous items included approving interlocal cooperation agreements for dispatching services and housing prisoners with multiple cities/entities, approving district judge salary orders, contracts for residential and correctional services, grant applications (e.g., SAVNS Grant, Indigent Defense), and operational agreements like insurance open enrollment and maintenance contracts. The Action Items section included approving a bill run for court-appointed attorneys' fees, approving an amendment to the FY2025 Budget concerning fund balance allocation for capital projects, transferring funds for building purchase and renovation, approving the purchase of law enforcement equipment, and granting a variance for a subdivision platting issue. The Workshop focused on discussing American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding projects, the City of Cleburne's Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) boundary extension, and the Law Enforcement Dispatch System. The Executive Session addressed consultation with the attorney regarding pending litigation, deliberation about real property, and personnel matters for various departments including the Sheriff's Office, Radio Management, and the District Clerk's Office.

The meeting agenda included public announcements covering county events, extended hours for the Elections Administrator, and proclamations for 'Antique Alley Texas Event,' 'Child Abuse Awareness Month,' and 'Sexual Assault Awareness Month.' Key presentations included the FY24 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, an update on the Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) by Atmos Energy, and an update on county building construction/renovation. The Consent Agenda covered the transfer of budget surpluses for FY2025 across various funds, approval to pay county bills, approval of minutes from the February 10 and February 24, 2025 sessions, and numerous requests for employee training and seminar attendance. Acknowledgements included receipt of the County Auditor's Reports and TCEQ notices regarding air quality and wastewater discharge permits. Miscellaneous items involved approving orders related to the Treasurer's Report, approving two plats (Dominguez Addition and Hillman Addition), approving an Official Bond and Oath, approving the Phase II MS4 Annual Report, declaring hard drives as surplus, approving a Customer Service Agreement for Urgent Care TX, approving amendments to service agreements for Granicus and Nearmap, and approving voting machine lease agreements for upcoming May 3, 2025 elections. The Court also awarded bids for road materials. Action Items included approving fees for Court Appointed Attorneys, authorizing advertising for bids/proposals, approving parking lot usage for SpringFest 2025, approving a resolution supporting a Special Utility District's request, approving a PBM Fee Schedule Addendum, approving the plat and construction bond for The Retreat, Phase 29, and conducting four public hearings to adopt the Major Thoroughfare Plan, Takings Impact Assessment for the Major Thoroughfare Plan, Subdivision Rules and Regulations, and the Amended Takings Impact Assessment for Subdivision Rules and Regulations. Further action items involved approving a vehicle transfer, approving an agreement on future transportation corridors, approving a variance for permitting on a small tract, approving a Certificate of Compliance for a Manufactured Home Rental Community, approving construction agreements for the Corrections Vocational Building, approving elevator upgrade work, and approving an order changing election precinct boundaries. The Workshop session involved discussing proposals for ARPA funding, public access/parking at the Historic Courthouse, the SOMA Global Project update, and potential legislative resolutions.

The meeting agenda included public announcements regarding county and precinct events and an update on major transportation and development projects. The Consent Agenda addressed numerous budget surplus transfers for Fiscal Year 2025 across multiple departments including Information Technology, Justice of the Peace, Non-Departmental, Sheriff Admin/Patrol, Jail Medical, Elections, and Road & Bridge precincts. Further consent items involved budget surplus transfers for FY2026, approval to pay current term bills, approval of the October 27, 2025, meeting minutes, approvals for Commissioners and a Justice of the Peace to attend various training seminars, and the re-appointment of a member to the Cen-Tex Rural Transportation District Board. The court also acknowledged the County Auditor's Reports, a TCEQ notice for an air quality permit, and an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for the 287(g) Jail Enforcement Model with ICE. Miscellaneous items included approving the County Treasurer's Report, renewing a software agreement with EUNA Solutions, approving continuation certificates for STOP Commander, approving an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Juvenile Probation Department Secure Pre-Adjudication Detention Facility Services, and approving several Plats. Action Items included approving a bill run for court-appointed attorneys' fees, authorizing the advertisement for bids/proposals, accepting the resignation of Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1, and authorizing the solicitation of applications for the unexpired term, approving an Amended Joint Participation Agreement with the City of Cleburne TIRZ No. 1, approving an Order Prohibiting Outdoor Burning, holding a public hearing and approving a revision of plat for Lone Willow Addition, approving construction bonds and participation agreements for Lone Willow Addition Phase 2 road construction, approving variances for subdivision platting, approving the release of a construction bond for The Retreat Phase 3, approving a Haul Route Use and Road Maintenance Agreement with Ragle, Inc., approving a resolution requesting the City of Venus annex a road right-of-way, approving a budget amendment related to GASB 96 & 87, and approving estimates for concrete work and restriping around the Historic Courthouse. The Workshop session was scheduled to discuss ARPA Funding proposals, the future use of the "Meals on Wheels" Building, the timeline for the Johnson County Fire Code update, and possible zoning changes for the Harrell Street Property. The Executive Session was set to consult with the attorney regarding pending litigation, deliberate about real property, and discuss personnel matters for several county employees.