Steve Parrish

The Commissioners Court convened to canvass the votes from the May 7, 2022, Constitutional Amendment Special Election. The election administrator presented the results for Proposition Number 1 and Proposition Number 2, after which a motion was made and seconded to approve the canvass of the votes. All present commissioners voted in favor of the motion.

The 2013-2018 Hazard Mitigation Plan focuses on protecting Madison County from all hazards by mitigating risks and reducing long-term loss of life and property. Key areas of focus include understanding the risks associated with natural hazards, policy development, comparing mitigation alternatives, and comparing risks among different natural hazards. The plan emphasizes intergovernmental coordination, leveraging resources for mitigation investments, and integrating hazard mitigation into routine planning and budgetary decisions to enhance the county's resilience and sustainability.

The 2022 Madison County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan focuses on reducing risks from natural hazards such as hurricanes, floods, wildfires, tornados, and droughts. Key strategies include public education, infrastructure improvements, and community resilience measures. Targeted outcomes include minimizing loss of life and property damage, ensuring continuity of essential services, and fostering a safer, more resilient community.

The court addressed repairs to Pecan Lane to allow medical vehicle access to a disabled resident's home. They also discussed and approved the appointment of Election Judges and Alternate Election Judges for the 2020-2021 election cycle, including preparations for early voting at the Kimbro Center. The Commissioners also approved the continuation of the burn ban in Madison County. A public comment was made regarding speeding on Boyd Road, with the Judge noting ongoing research into the county's authority to set speed limits on county roads.

The meeting included discussion and action on various items such as collection reports from the County Clerk and County Criminal Court, approval of paying county bills, and the Treasurer's Report. Personnel changes were approved. Updates were provided on COVID-19, activities within the AgriLife Extension Office, and services provided by Veterans Affairs. The court also considered and approved a new private road name, a field agreement with the Texas Wildlife Services Program, and the calculation of the No-New-Revenue tax rate and Voter-approval tax rate. A proposed tax rate was discussed and approved, and the Declaration of Local Disaster for Public Health Emergency was extended.