September 28, 2021
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Fannin County Commissioners Court – Future Energy Solution/ Letter Supporting Ban of Vaccine Mandate By Rose Schwartz Tuesday, September 21, 2021, County Judge Randy Moore called to order at 9:00 a.m., the Regular Meeting of the Fannin County Commissioners Court. A quorum was established as three County Commissioners were present with Commissioner Lackey absent. The Invocation was led by the Director of Missions with the Fannin Baptist Association, Reverend Daryl Hathcock. Pledges were led by Judge Moore. 4. Introductions: There were no introductions. 5. Discussion, consideration and action regarding Courthouse Restoration: Judge Moore read the update as follows: EXTERIOR – Stone Masons moved to West/ Northwest – patching and carving stone capitols at top. Installing Balcony cast stone sections over entry; Carving 2017 Lincoln MKC Premiere 2017 Nissan Versa S 2017 Nissan Sentra S 2017 Hyundai Elantra SE 2017 Ford Escape Titanium 2017 Dodge Journey SXT 2016 Toyota Camry LE 2015 Kia Sorento LX 2015 Kia Forte LX 2015 Ford Focus SE 2015 Ford Fiesta SE 2015 Ford F-250 SD 2014 Jeep Wrangler 2014 Ford Explorer Limited 2014 Nissan Sentra S 2014 Chevy Malibu LTZ 2014 Chevy Spark 1LT 2013 Chevy Malibu LS 2013 Nissan Altima 2.5 2012 Jeep Liberty Sport 2012 Honda Pilot LX 2012 Chrysler 200 S 2012 Ford Fusion SEL 2012 Ford Focus SEL 2012 GMC Acadia SLE
and Installing pieces on South for the base of the building; Install window brick mold on North. INTERIOR – Finish plaster in Courtroom; Tape and Bed on 3rd floor and stairwell; Sheetrock ceilings on 2nd level and Courtroom ceilings; Fire sprinkler system installed and inspected, hydro test completed; HVAC controls being completed; HVAC system startup this week. Begin running system to prep for conditioned air; Install windows and misc. blocking; Install permanent lighting in Attic and Basement; Stringers for North interior Cast Iron stair installed; Finishing electric ceiling rough on 1st level. 6. Discussion, consideration, and action to approve Fannin County’s Time Periods, Pay Dates, Commissioners Court Dates, and Holidays for Calendar Year 2022: Fannin County Treasurer David Woodson reported 2012 Chevy Traverse LT 2012 Chevy Malibu 1LT 2012 Chevy Cruze 2011 Dodge Nitro Heat 2011 Ford F-150 2011 Chevy Suburban LTZ 2011 Chevy Impala LT 2011 Chevy HHR LS 2011 Chevy Traverse LT 2010 Nissan Murano S 2010 Ford Focus SES 2010 Ford Fusion SEL 2010 Ford F-150 Supercrew 2010 Chevy Malibu LT 2009 Toyota Sienna LE 2009 Jeep Patriot Sport 2009 Ford F-350 Flatbed 2009 Dodge Avenger SXT 2008 Volkswagon Passat 2008 Nissan Altima SE 2008 Volvo S60 2.5T 2008 Dodge Caliber SXT 2008 Jeep Patriot Limited 2008 Chevy HHR LS 2008 Dodge Avenger SE
that his company can provide. He explained that the location of their proposed battery storage facility would be on a 5-acre tract off 82 of $3,679,303.21. On the that is North of Savoy and October 6, 7, 8, 9 2020 bond money, the inter- south of the TP&L power est return for August was station. The facility costing $375.06 on the balance of $100,000,000.00, would be $2,819,295.38. The Operat- able to service approximately ing Business Money Funds 60,000 homes with electrical interest amount was $7.52 relief for about one hour and on a balance of $428,757.65. then would need to recharge After asking for questions, the for another hour or possibly motion was made by Com- two hours before sending out missioner Lane, seconded another 300-megawatt charge. by Commissioner Self, and A facility able to discharge two hours at a time could cost passed to approve the report. 9. Discussion regarding $200,000,000.00. The lifesBattery storage facility in pan of the facility is judged to Fannin County: Austin be around 15 years and retains Willis with BellTown Power more value than a solar farm. spoke on a proposal for a All responsibility for a fire or spill would be solely on Bellbattery storage facility *All pricesthat +TT&L, W.A.C. - Some units down payment may be slightly higher could be used to offset the town Power. Currently, they FORTE should a 2008 CHRYSLER SEBRING are working on sites located in 2006 FORD F-150 SD loss2015 of KIA electricity 2014 FORD F-150 2008 CHEVY Cook, Hunt, TRAILBLAZER Kaufman, Rock- 2006 FORD F-150 rolling blackout cause elec2014 FORD ESCAPE (BLK) 2008 CHEVY EQUINOX Henderson, and a few 2006 FORD EXPEDITION tricity service be cut off to wall, 2013 DODGEtoDART 2008 CHEVY COBALT EDDIE other counties in South Texas. 2006 DODGE 2012County FORD FUSION 2007 SUBARU FORESTER Fannin residents. He GRAND 2012 CHEVY EQUINOX 2007 PONTIAC G6 CARVAN explained that since the cri2011 FORD TAURUS 2007 PONTIAC 2006 DODGE DURANGO Continued sis 2011 the winter storm caused FORD EXPEDITION 2007 KIA SPECTRA 2006 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER in 2011 February, some counDODGE RAM 2007 SANTAFE 2006 CHRYSLER P.T.21 and 22 See pages SeeHYUNDAI Commissioners CALIBERat the 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE ties 2010 haveDODGE been looking CRUISER TOURINGsection on page 8 for our special 2010 CHEVY TRAVERSE 2007 HYUNDAI ENTOURAGE stand-alone power resource 2005 FORD MUSTANG
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on the proposed dates and holidays for 2022. Judge Moore noted that this information is online and County Magness made the motion to approve with Commissioner Lane seconding. Motion passed. 7. Discussion, consideration, and action to approve Treasurer’s Financial Report for August 2021: Mr. Woodson reported that the receipts were fairly good for this time of year with those being $1,001,999.59. With there being no questions asked, Commissioner Self made the motion to approve the report with Commissioner Magness seconding, and the motion passed. 8. Discussion, consideration, and action to approve Treasurer’s Investment Report for August 2021: Mr. Woodson gave the report of August interest being $69.27 for the nine accounts with Tx Pool that has a balance
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