Kaufman County commissioners approve subdivision, fiber permit, bid awards and $895,192 in payments

Kaufman County Commissioners Court on Tuesday approved a package of routine and operational items including final plat approval for a four-lot subdivision, a directional bore permit for fiber optic installation in Precinct 3, multiple road-material and hauling contracts, a change to floodplain permit fees to be handled in-house, the purchase of heavy equipment and payment of nearly $895,192 in county invoices.

The measures, taken by voice vote during the regular session at the county annex in downtown Kaufman, also included the appointment of Brandy Van Huss as fiscal officer for the county Community Supervision and Corrections Department (CSCD) and a proclamation urging state elected officials to preserve local channels for advocacy and communication.

The approvals affect county permitting and procurement processes and the pace of infrastructure work. County Judge and commissioners said the changes are intended to speed customer service for residents, reduce reliance on outside consultants and secure materials for road maintenance.

Magnolia Vista, a roughly 6-acre tract in Precinct 1, was presented to the court as a four-lot split with lots ranging from about 1.1 to 2 acres. The court approved the final plat after staff said all required documentation and approvals had been submitted. Commissioner Crow made the motion and Commissioner Lane seconded; the motion carried on voice vote.

The court approved a directional boring permit for a fiber-optic installation in Precinct 3. Development services staff said the work will be…