February 23, 2021 Hood County Commissioners' Court

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The Hood County Commissioners' Court met on February 23, 2021, to conduct routine business including approval of the consent agenda, consideration of traffic safety measures on James Road and Wildcat Knob Road, and review of development applications for Pecan Plantation and Van Diver Edition. The court approved financial matters totaling $216,533.07 in vendor invoices, authorized a new investment broker, and granted approval for retired Constable Dwayne Hart to purchase a county service weapon. Road operations presented a request to vacate a portion of Blue Ridge Road in the Rolling Hills development. The meeting concluded in approximately 30 minutes.

• Opening remarks and invocationThe meeting opened with remarks from the Hood County Pastor Council coordinator and invocation from a local pastor.
• Public participation proceduresThe court established strict procedures for citizens wishing to speak on agenda items.
• Consent agenda approvalThe court approved the consent agenda without objection.
• Road and bridge matters—Blue Ridge Road vacationRoad operations presented a request to vacate and close a portion of Blue Ridge Road in the Rolling Hills development.
• Public hearing—James Road speed limit reductionThe court convened a public hearing to consider reducing the speed limit on James Road from 35 mph to 30 mph.
• Public hearing—Wildcat Knob Road stop signThe court convened a public hearing to consider placing a stop sign on Wildcat Knob Road at Nick's Road.
• Development—Pecan Plantation replat applicationDevelopment staff presented an application to set a public hearing for replat of Pecan Plantation Unit 6, Lot 1159R.
• Development—Van Diver Edition final plat approvalDevelopment staff presented a final plat for Van Diver Edition, Lot 1, Block 1 for approval.
• Financial—Vendor invoices and bill paymentFinancial officer presented invoices totaling $216,533.07 and thanked staff for processing during the recent winter storm.
• Financial—Monthly reports and approvalFinancial officer reported on monthly financial reports from various departments, noting delays due to the recent winter storm.
• Miscellaneous—Retired Constable Hart's service weapon purchaseSheriff presented and the court approved allowing retired Constable Dwayne Hart to purchase a county Glock 40 semi-automatic pistol for one dollar.
• Investment policy and broker approvalThe court reviewed and approved the annual investment policy and authorized addition of a new PFIA broker to the county's investment portfolio.
• Meeting conclusion and remarksThe court adjourned after a brief 30-minute session, with remarks comparing it to previous short meetings.