Sara Felke

The meeting included discussions and actions on various topics such as District Representation contract authorization, Board Policy review and adoption, reorganization and closure of designated funds, authorization and renaming of continued designated funds, adoption of the 2023 Collection Policy and Procedures, and authorization of staff reimbursement for business expenditures. Also, the board approved removing the Interim Chief Appraiser Chris Littrell and adding Tylene Gamble as Chief Appraiser to the bank signature card. The meeting also included reports from the Director of Appraisal, Director of Finance, Director of Operations, Deputy Chief, and Chief Appraiser.

The meeting addressed the review and update of Assessment and Collection Contracts, focusing on Property Value study appeals due to unforeseen refunds and the need to file Updated Self Reports and other items for TEA. There were discussions regarding progress and communications with delinquent firms to improve services. The board reviewed three versions of the new contracts and approved those received to date. The TexPool representatives were updated. The Parking Lot Project was tabled until a later date. There was discussion regarding cancellation and/or moving a set meeting. The insurance information had just arrived and the proposed budget was not yet presentation ready. Deputy Chief Appraiser Christie Ussery provided an update on Collection Staffing as well as the status of refunds. Chief Appraiser Tylene Gamble reported on exemption application status, updated 2023 Estimates of Value, ARB Protest Status, 2022 Arbitrations, 2022 Litigation update, and the 2023 Property Value Study.

The board reviewed the Fannin CAD Investment Policy, ensuring all requirements were met and approving the existing policy. Discussions also covered the initial 2026 proposed budget, with emphasis on proactive planning for growth, qualified staffing, and building expansion needs. The CAD utilized excess budget funds from the last 2 years to purchase new CAMA and collection software. The board also set the Public Hearing date to adopt the budget for July 28th. Reports were presented on TexPool activity, ARB season progress, protest status, property value studies, tax collections, and upcoming legislative changes.

The meeting included discussion and approval of 2023 assessment and collection contracts for the City of Savoy, Windom, Dodd City ISD and Honey Grove ISD. The 2024 Proposed Budget was reviewed, including questions on insurance, mileage and TCDRS, and a motion was made to submit the budget with a 2.41% increase over the 2023 Adopted Budget.

The agenda includes declaration of quorum and call meeting to order, public forum, financials as of October 2024, consider, discuss and possible action to appoint 2024 Audit firm, provide advice & consent to Chief Appraiser on Ag Advisory Board appointments, authorize December payment to Southwest Data on CAMA/collection software conversion from designated fund, Computer and Technology, Personnel matters - Chief Appraiser Annual Evaluation and renumeration, reports from Director of Personnel and Finance, Director of Operations, Deputy Chief Appraiser, and Chief Appraiser. Confirm date and time for future Board of Directors meeting and Adjourn meeting.