On the agenda: Fannin County 10/27/2026 Commissioners Court Regular Meeting — data center (Oct 27)

PUBLIC NOTICE OF MEETING
TAKE NOTICE THAT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
FANNIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT WILL BE HELD ON

Tuesday, October 27, 2026
9:00 AM
FANNIN COUNTY COURTHOUSE,
101 E. SAM RAYBURN DRIVE, BONHAM, TX 75418
(and via Teleconference)
SPECIFICALLY FOR THE FOLLOWING:

1.

Establish Quorum

2.

Invocation

3.

Pledges

4.

Introductions

5.

Public Forum
ROUTINE ITEMS:

6.

Approve payment of bills – County Auditor

7.

Approve minutes of previous meeting(s) - County Clerk

8.

Approve Treasurer’s Financial Report for September 2026 – County Treasurer

9.

Approve Treasurer’s Investment Report for September 2026 – County Treasurer

10. Indigent Healthcare 3rd and 4th Quarter Reports for 2026 – Indigent Healthcare Coordinator
DISCUSSION ONLY ITEMS:
11. Discussion regarding moving of Emergency Management/Fire Marshal Offices – County Judge
12. Discussion regarding list of items needed at the Justice Center – Purchasing Agent
13. Discussion regarding Election updates – County Clerk
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS:
14. Discussion and possible action to approve Affidavit granting exemption to platting requirements
under the Subdivision Regulations, Sections 3.1.1 and 3.1.2 for Property ID# R000127488 on CR
2610 in Ivanhoe – County Judge (for Development Services)
15. Discussion and possible action to approve Affidavit granting exemption to platting requirements
under the Subdivision Regulations, Section 3.1.1 for Property ID# R000086906 on CR 5010 in
Blue Ridge – County Judge (for Development Services)
16. Discussion and possible action to set the date for the Grand Opening of the Fannin County Justice
Center – County Judge
17. Discussion and possible action regarding Fannin County Sheriff’s Office cattle – Commissioner
Precinct 4
18. Discussion and possible action to allow the Texas DPS Driver’s License employees to move into
and use offices vacated by Development and Environmental Services at the East Annex on Highway
56 – County Judge
19. Discussion and possible action to approve contract with US Imaging/Fidlar for media conversion
services; to be paid from line item 127-403-4370 – County Clerk
20. Discussion and possible action to approve pay increase for part-time employee to be paid for from
a special fund account – County Clerk
21. Discussion and possible action to approve Resolution certifying that (a) the County has made a
grant to be paid in the amount of $3,750.00 to Tri-County Senior Nutrition Project, DBA Meals on
Wheels Texoma, for fiscal year 2026/2027, (b) home-delivered meals are provided to the elderly
and/or disabled through Tri-County and (c) Tri-County’s accounting system meets the financial
management system requirements as set forth in the Texas Grant Management Standards – County
Judge

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22. Discussion and possible action to approve the final draft and adopt the Fannin County Tax
Abatement Guidelines and Policy – Commissioner Precinct 2
23. Discussion and possible action to approve Resolution supporting the County Judges and
Commissioners Association of Texas’ support of raising the 911 service fee – Commissioner
Precinct 2
24. Discussion and possible action to approve Potential Change Order with Crossland for required
audio/video upgrades to be in compliance at the Justice Center; $18,770.50 – Commissioner
Precinct 1
25. Discussion and possible action to choose and hire an attorney to represent Fannin County – County
Judge
OPEN DISCUSSION ITEMS:
Open discussion items may be passed on unless discussion requested by a member of the Court or a Citizen.
26. County policies, ordinances, regulations and enforcement – County Judge
27. Construction; Courthouse repairs, litigation and Justice Center – County Judge
28. County budget and revenue sources – County Judge
29. Fannin County roads and water issues – County Judge
30. Solar, wind, battery energy storage systems, data centers (including Black Mountain), power plants
and Fire Marshal – County Judge
31. Emergency Medical Services – County Judge
EXECUTIVE SESSION(S) AND ACTION IF NEEDED:
32. Pursuant to Texas Government Code, Section 551.071, Commissioners Court reserves the right to
meet in Executive Session to consult with their attorney; American Tower Discussions – County
Judge
33. Pursuant to Texas Government Code, Section 551.074, Commissioners Court reserves the right to
meet in Executive Session to discuss personnel issues – County Judge
34. Consider and take action regarding matters discussed in Executive Session(s) – County Judge
COMMENTS AND ADJOURN:
35. Comments by County Commissioners and County Judge
36. Adjourn

________________________________
NEWT CUNNINGHAM
FANNIN COUNTY JUDGE

FILED FOR RECORD at _________ O’CLOCK _____. M. on the ______day of
___________________, 20_____ and POSTED on the bulletin board located at the
southwest corner of the Fannin County Courthouse.

___________________________________
Jenny L. Garner
County Clerk, Fannin County Texas

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Fannin County is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Fannin County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting 10-27-2026
Time: Oct 27, 2026 at 09:00 AM Central Time (US and Canada)
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