Members of the Texas County Commission handled several matters during meetings Jan. 22 and 23.

Members:

  • Held a public viewing of the 2025 budget. Chris Cox attended.
  • Signed and approved an HRA/Health Reimbursement Arrangement for county employees to help with eligible medical expenses.
  • Reviewed and approved county payroll dates and holiday schedule for employees for the 2025 fiscal year.
  • Signed and approved the 2025 county budget.
  • Reviewed and approved a Morris Township road maintenance contract.
  • Reviewed a support letter for South Central Ozark Council of Governments (SCOCOG) solid waste management projects in Texas County.

In other business, commissioners heard from:

  • County department heads on the 2025 budget and questions related to their respective departments.
  • Mary Ellen Higashi, Lynch Township, on township issues.
  • Joe Tabor via phone about an issue with a county office.
  • Grant Wilson, Congressman Jason Smith’s office, on state and county concerns.
  • David Scantlin on Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) projects and an upcoming township advisory meeting.

The full minutes can be read below:

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