December 24, 2019 Edition
The Paper Of Record for Fannin County Texas
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1. Establish Quorum. The regular Fannin County Commissioners Court was called to order by Fan-
nin County Judge Randy Moore on Tuesday, December 17, 2019. A quorum was established as all commissioners were present at this time.
07/02/19 led by Major James Manis.
2. Invocation. The invocation was given by Kevin Towery, pastor of Allen Point Baptist Church. 3. Pledges. Pledges to the U.S. and Texas Flags were
4. Introductions. There were no introductions this week. 5. Public Forum. No one spoke in public forum this
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sioner Whitlock made a motion to approve. Commissioner Magness seconded. Motion carried. 7. Discussion, consideration and action to approve County Treasurer’s November 2019 Financial Report – County Judge for County Treasurer. Total receipts for November 2019 - $1,140,976.14. Commissioner Whitlock made a motion to approve. Commissioner Self seconded. Motion carried. 8. Discussion, consideration and action to approve County Treasurer’s November 2019 Investment Report – County Judge for County Treasurer. November 2019 Investment Report: Total interest in 9 investments accounts $5,236.33, total balance $3,361,780.99; Total interest in Legend Bank ICS account $4,378.90, balance $5,174.899.04; Total interest in 2018 Go Bonds $9,663.77, balance $6,359,395.97; Total interest in Operating Business Money Funds $27.70, balance $23,926.39. Commissioner Magness made a motion to approve. Commissioner Lackey seconded. Motion carried. 9. Discussion regarding the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Annual Interpretation for Agricultural and Natural Resources – County Judge for Cody Maxwell, AgriLife Extension Agent. Cody Maxwell gave highlights of the 2019 programs that were provided to the public through the AgriLife Extension Office. Continued
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