Members of the Texas County Commission handled several matters during meetings July 31 and Aug. 1.
Members:
- Appointed Jerri Sue Crump to fill the vacancy on the Texas County Memorial Hospital board of trustees.
- Set the county levy hearing for 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 21.
- Approved a contract from David Scantlin for a FEMA coordinator to assist townships in navigating the process for FEMA disaster relief.
- Approved a request from the circuit clerk to increase juror payments to $18 so long as reimbursement from the state is continued.
- Acknowledged and reviewed the transfer of Marshall Barnard from jailer to the maintenance department effective Aug. 7.
In other business, commissioners heard from:
- Tammy Cantrell, collector/treasurer, who discussed computer space issues in her office.
- Reggie Cole, Public Water Supply District #2, who spoke about American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds, and received an application.
- Bill Bridges, Texas County Memorial Hospital, who gave updates on staffing and finances at the hospital.
- Angie Curley, Dent County clerk, on liability insurance.
- Mike Knapp, Burdine Township, concerning UEI number for FEMA portal.
- Verle Sigman concerning Elk Creek and other roads in Cass Township.
- Ivan Schraeder, attorney, concerning CPI Technologies.
The full minutes can be read below: