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June 3, 2025
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Possible Action To Hire Litigation Attorney To Attempt To Recoup Cost Of Repairs And Damages For Taxpayers Related To The Fannin County Courthouse Fails for Second Time By Tim Meek The Fannin County Commissioners met on Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 9:00 AM for a regular
meeting of the Fannin County Commissioners Court. Quorum was established with all Commissioners and Judge present.
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ROUTINE ITEMS: 6. Approve payment of bills – County Auditor. Approved 7. Approve Treasurer’s Financial Report for April 2025 – County Treasurer.
Approved 8. Approve Treasurer’s Investment Report for April 2025 – County Treasurer. Approved 9. Discussion regarding Auditor Monthly Reports for April 2025 – County Auditor. Revenue for General Fund, year-to-date, is $14,694,454.04; expenses are $8,873,589.89, DISCUSSION ONLY: 10. Discussion and possible action regarding County Service Proclamation – County Judge. Fannin County Assistant Auditor Sherry Zindars entered the courtroom to a standing ovation. She started her 40 year career in the Auditor’s Office under County Auditor Linda Anderson on June 3, 1985. Assistant Auditors embody principles of ethics, loyalty, and trustworthiness. Ms. Zindars has devoted herself to serving the County with unwavering commitment. She has worked tirelessly to promote the advancement of all offices and their personnel and is often considered the unsung hero of Fannin County. 11. Discussion and
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possible action regarding cancellation of June 3, 2025 Commissioners Court – County Judge. Approved 12. Discussion and possible action regarding request to purchase BOMAG Recycler/Reclaimer Equipment for PCT 3 for $377,550.80; includes parts credit of $7,500.00 for future Teeth and/or parts, 3-year term with estimated annual payments of $125,850.27 plus interest, money needs to be transferred from Tex Pool account to purchase ($32,717.29) as remaining budget for equipment is $93,132.98 (line item 230623-5710) – Purchasing Agent. Approved 13. Discussion and possible action to go out for bid for Asphalt Materials, Emulsions, Road Oil – Purchasing Agent. Approved 14. Discussion and possible action to go out for bid for Rock & Gravel Purchasing Agent. Approved 15. Discussion and possible action to go out for Requests for Proposals for Janitorial Services Purchasing Agent. Approved 16. Discussion and possible action regarding renewal of Cintas Agreement for uniform services – Commissioner Precinct 4.
Approved 17. Discussion and possible action regarding Eikon Additional Services Request #004 Revision 2 for design and engineering services of parking lot grading and surfacing of parking lot, removal/ replacement of parking lot and landscaping gutters and curbs; $32,500.00; Fannin County will pay the above-mentioned fee to Eikon conditioned on, as a precedent to Eikon payment, that the County receives credit for the amount from Crossland Construction – County Judge. Approved 18. Discussion and possible action to hire litigation attorney(s) to attempt to recoup cost of repairs and damages for taxpayers related to the Fannin County Courthouse – County Judge. This same agenda item was voted on previously in Commissioners Court, resulting in a tie vote, 2-2. Pct. 4 Commissioner Doug Kopf and Judge Cunningham voted in favor of hiring litigation attorneys;
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