Votes at a glance: Cooke County commissioners approve proclamations, plats, reports and specs

At the March meeting the Cooke County Commissioners Court approved several agenda items by voice vote or recorded tally. Most items were routine or noncontroversial; outcomes are summarized below.

Proclamation — Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month: The court adopted a proclamation declaring April 2025 as Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month. Motion by Commissioner Snuggs; second by Commissioner Sikking. Vote: passed unanimously, 5-0.

Consent agenda: The court approved the consent agenda with one item (item M) pulled for separate consideration. Motion to approve consent agenda passed 5-0 with the exception noted.

Fire marshal reappointment (pulled item M): The court considered and approved the reappointment of Ray Fletcher as Cooke County Fire Marshal. Commissioners amended the appointment’s ending date to July 7, 2025, during the discussion. Motion to approve the reappointment as amended carried 5-0. (The related bond item N was discussed separately.)

Treasurer’s quarterly report (Oct–Dec 2024): The court approved the treasurer’s quarterly financial report. Motion by Commissioner Snuggs; second by Commissioner Hallowell. Vote: passed 5-0.

Valley Glen RV Resort final plat (12841 I-35 Valley View): The court approved the final plat for Valley Glen RV Resort. Vote: passed 5-0.

Sanger 91 final plat (one lot development, 90.367 acres north of Chisholm Road): The court approved the final plat for Sanger 91. Vote: passed 5-0.

Bid specification for gasoline and diesel fuel: The court approved the bid specification to advertise for gasoline and diesel fuel supply for county use. Vote: passed 5-0.

Other items: Several items were discussed with no action taken at this meeting; staff were directed to continue work and return with additional information where noted.

Votes and motions recorded in the meeting are summarized here; the transcript contains the motions, seconds, and voice votes for each item.