December 11, 2006
Regular Meeting

TIME: 9:00 A.M.
PLACE: In the Commissioners' Courtroom on the first floor of the Hopkins County Courthouse located at 118 Church St., Sulphur Springs, TX 75482

I. Invocation

II. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag:

A. American Flag:

B. Texas Flag: 'Honor the Texas Flag; I Pledge Allegiance to Thee, Texas, One and Indivisible."

The following items will be considered by Commissioners' Court for discussion and/or action: The Court may go into Executive Session to discuss legal matters.

ORDER OF BUSINESS

1. The Court to declare a quorum.

2. Consent Agenda:

A. The Court to approve the minutes of the previous meeting(s).

1. Regular Meeting November 27, 2006

2. Special Meeting November 28, 2006

B. Approval of utility easements, burial of telephone cables and construction of water distribution facilities:

1. The Court to consider a request from Farmers Electric Cooperative, Inc. to construct electrical power distribution facilities along and across County Road 1151 an oil top road, which is located approx. 0.3 miles south of FM 1567 in Hopkins County, in Precinct 1.

3. Other County Business:

A. Court to go into Executive Session with Mr. Jerry Loven, TxDOT in Paris, and Mr. David Parker, Texas Land Service.

1. In accordance with Texas Government Code, Section 55.071 when the Government Body may conduct a consultation with its attorney to discuss land acquisition and budget for the State Highway 11 and State Highway 19 extensions.

B. The Court approve minutes of the Hopkins County Civic Center date - October 12, 2006 and October 21, 2006.

C. The Court to consider approving a request from the Hopkins County Tax Assessor/Collector to issue a refund. In accordance with Texas Government Tax Code Section 31.11, a refund over $500.00 must meet the approval of the Governing Body of the county.

4. The Court will consider and act on payment of bills, revenues and expenses and financial statements.

5. The Court to consider budget amendments and line item transfers.

6. The Court to consider contracts.

A. The Court to consider contract between Jungle Jack Hanna and the Hopkins County Civic Center.

7. The Court will consider and act on personnel matters.

8. The Court to consider disposal of asset request.

9. The Court to approve resolutions and proclamations.

A. Resolution giving Hopkins County Judge the authority to sign paperwork with State Infrastructure Bank (SIB).

10. The Court to consider Citizens' comments.

11. The Court to adjourn.

Commissioner's court will provide assistance to the physically and hearing-impaired if notice is given to said Court 48 hours prior to each scheduled meeting date.

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