Votes at a glance: Van Zandt County Commissioners Court (Jan. 1)
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Summary
Summary of motions and outcomes from the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court meeting: multiple items were passed, some were tabled pending additional information or workshops.
The following motions and outcomes were recorded during the Jan. 1 Van Zandt County Commissioners Court meeting:
- ESD No. 1 appointments (Ross M. Hamilton; Tom Troll; William Scott Adams): motion to table pending applicant/representative appearance — passed (tabled).
- ESD No. 2 appointments (John David Savage; Kelly Walker): motion to table and plan an evening meeting for presentations — passed (tabled).
- Change order / price increase discussion for crushed rock (4M Tractor/Truck request to $32): discussion held; no immediate unilateral award on that single change order item.
- Award of crushed‑rock/flex base: Precinct 2 may order from either Woodrum Construction or 4M at $32; Precinct 3 awarded to Woodrum at $30 — passed.
- Solicitation for bids (remaining contract period 02/11/2026–04/30/2026) for crushed rock and oversized aggregate: authorized — passed.
- Six‑month lease for a Brazos Trailers "Billy Dump" trailer (Precinct 3) at $1,500: approved.
- Replat of Picaboo Estate Subdivision (Lots 3, 4, 5) on Van Zandt County Road 4207 (Precinct 4): approved.
- Authorize county judge to apply for Texas Historical Commission courthouse restoration grant (2026): approved; staff to obtain updated cost estimates and return with details.
- Revised interlocal agreement with North Texas Regional Mobility Authority (NetRMA) to provide advisory services: authorized; judge to sign.
- Proposed Smarsh SMS‑archiving contract: tabled pending workshop on phone policy and retention.
- Purchase from Lofton Equipment (alarm interface, $3,253.95 from ARPA interest funds): tabled for further research.
- Acceptance of a check from the City of Fruitvale for culvert materials (amount unclear in transcript): accepted (check in county safe; amount as read in meeting was unclear and should be verified).
- Consent agenda: approved.
- Adjournment: approved; meeting adjourned at 09:52.
Notes: Vote tallies were recorded as voice votes; where individual roll call was not recorded, outcomes are reported as recorded (motion passed / motion tabled / no action). Where amounts or text in the transcript were unclear (for example, the Fruitvale check amount), the court record should be consulted for the official value.