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Commissioners approve board removals and reappointments, buy sweeper and set chip‑seal list; animal control receives public praise
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Summary
The Fannin County commission approved several board removals and reappointments, authorized an $83,336 purchase of a street sweeper, approved a chip‑seal road list, and heard multiple public comments praising recent animal-control staffing and operations.
The Fannin County Board of Commissioners approved multiple personnel changes, purchased a street sweeper, and set a list of roads for chip sealing at its meeting.
Appointments and removals: the board voted to remove Marie Woody from the Planning Commission following her retirement and accepted a letter asking the removal. A nomination to replace Woody, Shannon Brammer, was introduced but tabled while a commissioner checks for potential conflicts. The board also approved removal of Sherry Morris from the Board of Health at her request and reappointed Josh Curtis to a five‑year term on the Board of Health. Angelina Pount was reappointed to the tax assessor board.
Public works and roads: the board approved purchasing a street sweeper for $83,336, noting delivery in a couple of weeks. The chair said the purchase will help paving and chip-seal work; commissioners then approved a chip-seal plan that includes Lake Forest (0.8 miles), Cabin Trail (0.3 miles), Forest Crescent (0.2 miles), Cash Is Valid Lane (0.4 miles), Black Creek Road (0.7 miles), Hickory Drive (0.5 miles) and Haymore Farm Road (0.8 miles).
Public comment on services: multiple residents praised recent improvements at the county animal-control facility and staff, specifically naming Casey and other employees and thanking the board for funding additional help. Volunteers said the facility is cleaner, kennels are cleaned daily and new behavior training and transport practices are in place.
Administrative items and close: the board entered executive session to discuss real estate and reported no decisions were made before adjourning the meeting.
