Johnson County

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.

The meeting addressed public announcements, including a presentation of a retirement plaque to Ronald R. McBroom, Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1. Key items involved numerous budget surplus transfers for FY2025 and FY2026 across various departments such as Jail Medical, Non-Departmental, Road & Bridge, County Attorney, and IT. The court considered paying current term bills and approving minutes from prior November and December sessions. Training requests for personnel in the Justice Court, District Attorney's office, and Juvenile Services were reviewed. Appointments were made to the Johnson County Historical Commission and the Johnson County Child Welfare Board. Several memorandums of donation were acknowledged. Additionally, the court acknowledged receipt of the County Auditor's Reports, the SART Biennial Report, and various TCEQ notices regarding permit applications. Miscellaneous items included approving the County Treasurer's Report, amendments to a DSHS contract, a VIP Bond, the approval of several plats (Vaughn Estates, Twing Addition, Parker Water Supply Plant #5), warranty terms for jail roofs, the MS4 Annual Report, a Continuation Certificate for the Purchasing Agent, a resolution for the Texas Conference of Urban Counties Policy Committee, renewal of an RFB for Road Materials, and the Everbridge Emergency Notification Quotation. Action items included approving court-appointed attorneys' fees, authorizing advertisement for bids/proposals, approving a Memorandum of Understanding with the Texas Division of Emergency Management, and approving funding and orders related to creating a Vital Statistics and Passport Office and approving the Stowe Vista plat.

Key discussions and actions included presentations honoring the Johnson County Auditor's Office and recognizing 4-H award recipients, as well as an update on county building construction/renovation status. The consent agenda involved numerous transferring of budget surplus items for FY2025 and FY2026 across various departments, approval to pay county bills, minutes approvals for previous sessions, numerous requests for training and seminars for county personnel, reappointment of members to the Johnson County Emergency Services District No. 1 Board, acknowledgements of official notices, and approval of various miscellaneous items. Miscellaneous items included authorizing attendance at a historical conference, approving an EAP provider agreement, approving roofing repairs, approving fund expenditures for data loading of records, approving primary election service agreements with party chairs, approving a boat agent agreement renewal, approving two plats (Killion Ranch and Cresson Estates), approving a road use agreement, approving the creation of a Capital Improvement Fund, approving an interlocal agreement, approving access control upgrades, and approving fencing installation. Action items included approving bills for court-appointed attorneys' fees, authorizing advertising for bids/proposals, conducting a public hearing and approving an order for stop sign installation, approving a variance for a subdivision, approving a construction bond, and approving an agreement for a solar energy project. The workshop addressed proposals for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funding, increasing minimum lot sizes for subdivisions using groundwater, and a discussion regarding House Bill 4144. The executive session involved consultation with the attorney regarding pending litigation and deliberation about specific real property.