August 24, 2021
The Paper Of Record for Fannin County Texas
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2021/2022 Fannin County Commissioners Court Special Meeting the Fiscal year Budget for Budget and Courthouse Renovation Fannin County: Because of By Rose Schwartz missioners Court, Wednes2. Public Forum: 07/02/19 There the number of attendees presCounty Judge Randy Moore called to order a Special Meeting of the Fannin County Com-
day the 18th, at 9:00 a.m. A quorum was established as all County Commissioners and County Judge were present.
were no speakers for Public Forum 5. Discussion, consideration, and action regarding
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introduced Brenda Magness from the Fannin County Child Welfare Board. Ms. Magness began by introducing the new Treasurer for the Child Welfare Board, Ramiro Ortiz, who is a certified accountant. She referred to the Operations Manual that was recently pro-
ent to speak on the budget, Judge Moore decided to begin with budget discussions. He
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vided to the board that tells the counties how the children are to be taken care of and started with page six that identifies the board as a governmental entity. She explained how the board is different from CASA, Fannin County Crisis, or the new homeless shelter, as those facilities fall under the category of 501c3, and the board is governed by the County Court. She further explained how Child Welfare Boards contribute 20 to 30 million dollars annually (supplementing CPS) to meet the needs of children who are under the care of CPS and its branches. After a summary of the responsibilities of the board i.e.: foster care funds for children not eligible for state or federal foster funds, transportation and clothing for foster children; medical exams and care not covered by Medicare; psychiatric, psychological evaluations not provided by Medicare; etc., she discussed the requirement for the board to report at least annually to the Commissioners Court. Ms. Magness suggested there be quarterly reports possibly sent via e-mail to the judge. She said Mr. Ortiz will be providing the monthly expenditure and bank statements to County Auditor Alicia Whipple. She also explained this had not been done previously as they did not have the Manual previously. She asked that a commissioner be added to the board and Commissioner Lane volunteered to be that commissioner. Judge Moore said this action would be put on the agenda for the next Commissioners Court. She then described all they do for the children to help them succeed in life and what help they receive from CASA and Isaiah’s Closet. After detailing the financing options and other specifics of board activities, she went over the huge needs that exist. She explained 66 Fannin County kids are in different stages of care with CPS and noted there are 15 pending adoptions. She concluded her report by stating her goal is to open communication between the board and the court. Continued
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