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Treasurer’s reports: County Treasurer Chuck reported March starting and ending fund balances, investment yields and collateral levels. He said March began with about $51.9 million in Fund 10 and ended with about $47.6 million; total invested at month-end in TexPool and Texas CLASS was about $113.6 million. The court accepted the treasurer’s monthly and quarterly investment reports by motion and voice vote.

Fiber and road work: The court approved requests to bore fiber optic across County Road 322 in Precinct 3 for Spectrum Communications and across Ola Road in Precinct 1 for Rise Broadband; county staff said both would be installed by boring to minimize impacts to county infrastructure and traffic.

Contract renewals and services: The court approved several contract renewals on recommended terms: an advanced drainage system renewal (bid 23006) extending through May 3, 2026; a tree‑trimming contract with Lone Star Tree Services (bid 2407) extending through May 20, 2026; and a mowing contract with D & M (bid 2412) extending through Sept. 2, 2026. County purchasing staff reported prior-year and year-to-date spending for each contract category.

Equipment and other approvals: Commissioners approved the purchase of a Peterbilt 589 truck tractor for Precinct 1 at a purchase price presented to the court ($176,003.59). The court also authorized the annual request to disburse unclaimed capital credits from the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, renewed the county’s participation through the Office of the Attorney General cooperative solicitation program, and signed a formality to allow Memorial Day fireworks sales.

Claims and transfers: The court approved routine line-item transfers and accounts-payable claims, with accounts-payable invoices presented at $2,860,016.24 and payrolls totaling $2,046,197.94; the total payout approved was $4,917,480.18.

Votes at a glance (motions approved by voice unless noted):
- Approve contract for animal shelter services with Humane Society of Cedar Creek — approved (see separate article).
- Accept treasurer’s monthly report for March 2025 — approved.
- Accept treasurer’s quarterly investment report (Jan–Mar 2025) — approved.
- Approve boring fiber optic on County Road 322, Precinct 3 (Spectrum Communications) — approved.
- Approve boring fiber optic on Ola Road, Precinct 1 (Rise Broadband) — approved.
- Renew bid 23006 (advanced drainage polyurethane services) through May 3, 2026 — approved.
- Renew bid 2407 (Lone Star Tree Services trimming) through May 20, 2026 — approved.
- Renew bid 2412 (D & M mowing) through Sept. 2, 2026 — approved.
- Purchase Peterbilt 589 truck tractor for Precinct 1 (purchase price presented) — approved.
- Request disbursement of unclaimed capital credits from the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts — approved.
- Participate in Attorney General cooperative solicitation program — approved.
- Approve Memorial Day fireworks sales formality — approved.
- Approve line-item transfers and claims for payment (total payout $4,917,480.18) — approved.

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Tommy Phillips, a county agriculture agent, told the court the county’s agricultural income totaled about $138,179,000 last year — \"almost a $43,000,000 increase over 2023,\" he said. Phillips attributed part of the rise to active programming and outreach, including a large turnout at the East Region AgriLife Conference and local events his office supported.

Carrie Sharp, who presented the 4‑H report, summarized youth achievements: county 4‑H members returned more than $25,000 in premiums, auction money and scholarships from stock shows and contests. Sharp said the county produced 21 division champions and nine who advanced to breed or overall championships. She also noted that two local students — Ross Heizer and Katie Jewett — advanced to the second round of 4‑H Foundation scholarship interviews for a $20,000 Houston scholarship, and that more scholarship results are expected in May or June.

Agents described other ongoing programs: Master Gardeners graduating an intern class, horticulture events, district 4‑H contests and renewed county involvement with horse and livestock programs. Phillips said staff are working on fall cattlemen’s conference planning and improvements at the county poor farm site.

Commissioners praised the agents and asked staff to provide names for a recognition ceremony; the judge’s court coordinator was asked to prepare certificates for students advancing to state competitions.

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The county’s sheriff told the court the agreement is necessary because the county shelter has been operating at capacity. \"We carried 640 animals that year,\" the sheriff said, referring to 2024 intake, and described calls for animal assistance in early 2025: \"To date the only animals that we're able to put into the shelter was 51 in January, 12 in February and 28 in March because there's just no run.\" The sheriff and county staff said the county has budgeted funds for the contract under animal control services.

Why it matters: commissioners said the arrangement is a short-term tool to improve humane care and manage intake while the county upgrades its facilities. The sheriff described quarantine and seized-animal procedures for cases involving bites or court-ordered seizures and clarified that owners found responsible for abuse would be billed for care costs, not the county.

During discussion commissioners asked whether staff at Cedar Creek had been consulted. The sheriff said he had spoken with the shelter’s representative, and the court was told \"she is on board.\" No county staff opposed the contract.

The motion to approve was made by Commissioner Phillips and seconded by Commissioner Moore; the court approved the contract by voice vote. The commissioners discussed additional shelter improvements at the county facility, including changes to cat kennels and adding more dog runs, and said proceeds from selling surplus cat kennels would help pay for a fence.

The county clerk and sheriff were directed to finalize and sign the agreement so transfers can begin under the terms presented to the court.

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Kaufman County commissioners approve routine contracts, reports and equipment purchases; treasurer reports accepted

Kaufman County agents report $138.2 million in agricultural income, highlight 4‑H successes

Kaufman County approves contract to send up to 20 animals a month to Cedar Creek Humane Society