Rodger G. McLane

The agenda includes personnel employment records, a utility placement request for a water supply corporation, and the receipt of various continuing education certificates and government reports including asset forfeiture, budget adjustments, and jail compliance. Additional topics involve conference attendance requests for county staff, payment of bills and payroll, activation of OnStar services for a Sheriff's Department vehicle, application for criminal justice grant funds, declaration of surplus property for the Rural Addressing Office, and approval of a budget amendment.

The agenda for the meeting includes reviewing the financial report, providing approval for purchase orders, receiving the supervisor's report, and discussing old business along with a report on the Rainbow Room.

The proposed budget for Panola County, Texas for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2026 includes revenue and expenditures by fund, fund balance estimates, and departmental and fund summaries of budgeted expenditures. It also contains a five-year summary of revenues and expenditures, property values and ad valorem tax revenue, tax rate and collection history, and a statement of indebtedness and debt service requirements. The budget covers various funds including the General Fund, Road & Bridge, Law Library, Courthouse Security, and others, detailing revenue sources such as tax receipts, vehicle taxes, intergovernmental receipts, and charges for services. Expenditure categories include personnel services, benefits, supplies, other services and charges, and capital outlay.

The Carthage Independent School District is holding a special bond election. Voters will decide on three propositions: Proposition A for constructing, improving, renovating, and equipping school facilities, including Baker Koonce Intermediate School, district-wide maintenance and improvement projects, land purchase, and buses; Proposition B for completing the baseball/softball complex and resurfacing the turf and track at Bulldog Stadium; and Proposition C for acquiring and updating instructional technology equipment. The election will take place on May 6, 2023, with early voting from April 24 to May 2, 2023.