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Votes at a glance: Young County Commissioners approve hearings, community events and routine contracts
Summary
The court scheduled a public hearing and vote on a draft tax abatement for the Titus solar project, approved a community event at Fort Belknap, ratified interlocal agreements (UT RSOC, cemetery), and authorized equipment and repair payments during the meeting.
At its meeting the Young County Commissioners Court recorded several formal actions and votes:
- Tax abatement process for Titus project: Motion to schedule a reinvestment-zone public hearing (Jan. 12) and to provide a draft tax abatement agreement ahead of a Jan. 26 vote. Motion by Commissioner Wiley, second by Commissioner Craig. Vote: passed 4–0 with the presiding official abstaining.
- Fort Belknap event request: Approved permission for the annual crawfish event (Fort Belknap) and related site approvals. Motion passed 5–0.
- Minutes and records: Amendments and approvals for multiple sets of county clerk minutes were moved and carried in unanimous or standard-majority votes across listed items.
- Treasurer/finance items: Treasurer's November report approved (5–0); receipt of a $918,160 pilot payment from Young Winn was noted.
- Auditor budget amendments and vouchers: Court approved budget amendments and vouchers (vote recorded with Commissioner Wylie abstaining on one item; other approvals unanimous where noted).
- Jail repair payment: Emergency repair of a jail door ($9,998) approved (5–0).
- Security and equipment purchases: Approved keypad/fob locking system and cameras for the treasurer's office (approx. $1,929), and approved two additional Axon body cameras and fleet equipment under existing contract (motion passed 5–0), subject to SB22 funding availability.
- Interlocal agreements: Ratified interlocal with the University of Texas at Austin RSOC for cybersecurity monitoring (5–0) and ratified an interlocal agreement with the city of Graham for preservation of the William V. Johnson Cemetery (5–0).
- Permits and maintenance: Approved an entry culvert permit on Butler Blue Road (5–0) and accepted a donation of surplus dirt for road repairs (5–0).
- Procurement: Approved requesting sealed bids for 2026 road materials and fuel; motion passed 4–0 with Commissioner Wiley abstaining.
The court adjourned after taking final public comment.
