Wilson County commissioners completed routine business on Dec. 23, approving a set of permits, plats and financial items and receiving the sheriff's monthly briefing.

Permits and land items: The court approved Utility Permit 7853 for 3 Oaks Water Supply (County Road 201) after an on-site inspection by Commissioner King. The court also approved a nonstandard plat variance for a two-acre split from a 10.24-acre parent tract on Longhorn Road and accepted dedication and conveyance of roads at the Hondo Ridge subdivision; the court approved release of that subdivision's letter of credit following the developer's two-year warranty period.

Sheriff's report: Sheriff Jim Stewart reported November activity including about 1,723 calls for service for the month and year-to-date call volume near 17,989; 44 arrests in November; increased livestock calls (81 for the month); and narcotics seizures (meth and marijuana quantities noted). Commissioners requested more granular differentiation of county ordinance enforcement versus traffic enforcement in future reports.

Treasurer and bills: County Treasurer Christina Moots presented the November treasurer's report covering account balances, CD and investment holdings and outstanding debt. The court accepted the report. The auditor presented county bills totaling $807,242.33, noting purchases that included a prisoner transport van for $92,165 and a chipper-truck vehicle for $99,260 (American Rescue Plan funds used for the latter). Commissioner Martin moved to approve the bills provided the precinct credit-card charge for employee breakfast tacos was included; the motion passed.

The court adjourned at 11:15 a.m.