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A motion recorded in open session directed the county judge to proceed with that letter of support and funding commitment (limited to $29,723), and the court approved the motion unanimously.

Staff said the funding would come from budgeted county resources and is contingent on the position being filled and other partner arrangements. The motion did not authorize full salary payment beyond the stated limit; it authorized only the judge to forward the described letter of intent and partial funding offer.

Next steps

The county judge will forward the letter to the relevant AgriLife Extension officials and continue work to coordinate funding and position details. The county’s contribution is limited to the $29,723 figure approved by the court unless the court later votes to change that amount.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Johnson - Commissioner's Court - Apr 14, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The commissioners unanimously authorized the county judge to forward a letter offering to pay half the salary for a new AgriLife Extension agent position, limited to $29,723 of county budgeted funds, subject to conditions described in the motion.","taxTitle","Johnson County, Texas","taxId",64594,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6605753,"Commissioners authorize realtor to make offer and feasibility review for downtown Cleburne property at 110 N. Main",24,5230000,5254000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2985009-8674791888553402664b3dca03740f65&start=5230&end=5254","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2985009-8674791888553402664b3dca03740f65/thumbnail_5230000.jpg","/articles/6605753/Johnson-County/Texas/Commissioners-authorize-realtor-to-make-offer-and-feasibility-review-for-downtown-Cleburne-property-at-110-N-Main","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6605753-493bed0b176403d9d7b1560597aad25f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771158733&Signature=LP5yyzK57hHhCuZeY3e8F6Bxf4oeZBO46MMiSeihatLa00bbJusEpODbc~XmWqAAGt9nRbwxNxHbyX6j5wvP77NzD3V34AiMBxTj8PxTq6xKNCFlZiRiHhMWBA3xykzFSqaoZVa5IQiXWRKhkglvKiJMLmDuiUvnryzJdIae4EJvh29aAyM1Emr8iT3JyHCI8QvNDkfffYkqW6HCQr4MnPDWyQ-W6OMc2NTGcMXYkBac~YYD24a4Fj8M7Rat-xwTS3ik~yv~T86o8cHxfz4FjEFfCs4gyfoC-pL6ECNtmys7-Hfc1h6vDJAvfTKZzXgDDrSbJxJH14G5uo191iVEgg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Following executive session on April 14, the Johnson County Commissioners Court authorized the county to pursue acquisition of property at 110 North Main Street in Cleburne.

By unanimous vote the court authorized Realtor Hope Kirkpatrick to make an initial offer of $800,000 for the parcel, with a 120-day feasibility period. The court also directed Joshua Green, the county’s facilities management director, to contact vendors and prepare cost assessments for remodel work should the sale progress.

The motion and approval came after an executive-session real-property deliberation; the court voted to proceed with the realtor authorization and to perform due-diligence cost assessments before proceeding further.

Quotes

“I make a motion to come to agreement with Hope Kirkpatrick as our realtor, and authorize her to make an offer of $800,000 for the property at 110 North Main with a 120-day feasibility period,” a commissioner said during the public record when the court returned to open session.

Next steps

County staff will work with the authorized realtor to present an offer and will schedule vendor cost assessments. The feasibility period gives the county time to complete inspections, cost estimates and other due diligence before finalizing any purchase agreement. The county judge was authorized by the court to proceed with realtor engagement.","After executive session, Johnson County commissioners authorized Realtor Hope Kirkpatrick to make an initial $800,000 offer for 110 North Main Street in Cleburne with a 120-day feasibility period and directed county facilities staff to obtain cost estimates for remodeling.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6605758,"Johnson County, City of Cleburne set tentative spring tire-collection schedule; residents advised of size limits and no-rim rule",704,4320000,5024000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2985009-8674791888553402664b3dca03740f65&start=4320&end=5024","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2985009-8674791888553402664b3dca03740f65/thumbnail_4320000.jpg","/articles/6605758/Johnson-County/Texas/Johnson-County-City-of-Cleburne-set-tentative-spring-tire-collection-schedule-residents-advised-of-size-limits-and-no-rim-rule","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6605758-2fde5ed6bfe97e115f746ceb82fa23cb/orig.mp4?Expires=1771158733&Signature=dVLA0ExYuNoGSfEFTvsHSUO2SYruLIs2dhXSGbzbb94pO7xMb35m-kDnKuT-rPm1gKy4WKE3ARvYTtMM9QlnmH3Km9UZAcliXpVFCsnnUG82q77k9CQ7RnFss2YxUmUZ6oH9rBUmWXSFY3bv7n9gZpgvfyivK6sbCfuT7ZLgN3SdFxmDdy9Ttecl38YF2683vZQqVI~PmDnjBQKigOd4X1zDKeiwGjJ4SPFQMrCWEqGWpUiuzafan0FkPF983rk0uavt7wCK52S6DXj6BC8DLY3nAIWBz2qE~gR7QZlxSVtkbK8RUBmaZTmCcL2vJOb1zUAUWRyD-KX0P462LfMAGw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Johnson County staff and a City of Cleburne environmental coordinator discussed a tentative schedule for countywide tire-collection events during the spring months, with coordinated sites in each precinct and weekday follow-up pickup days. The court and the city agreed tentative dates starting on the weekend of April 26 and continuing through mid-May, subject to final confirmation from precinct offices.

Officials said the program follows a prior schedule that used a Saturday collection followed by Monday–Wednesday pick-up windows. For 2025 organizers proposed a Saturday collection (9 a.m.–3 p.m.) followed by weekday collections (8 a.m.–1 p.m. suggested), with each precinct receiving two primary trailers and limited additional trailer support where needed. A county staff member also said the county acquired an enclosed 53-foot trailer that could be used to increase hauling capacity.

Organizers emphasized acceptable tire types and rules for drop-off. County staff said the program accepts passenger-car and light-truck tires up to the maximum size described in the vendor guidance (transcript phrasing: “11 24 5 truck tires”); steel wheels or rims are not accepted. Vendors and county staff will publish exact size limits and “no rims” instructions in outreach materials.

Logistics and funding

City and county staff said a vendor stands ready to provide trailers on short notice when dates are finalized. The county has some funding from the regional council of governments grant program and earlier allocations; staff said they will finalize trailer counts and confirm whether additional vendor payments are required.

Court direction

Commissioners asked staff to finalize the dates with precinct offices (the court asked staff to check with Commissioner Woolley’s office before publicizing the schedule), prepare outreach graphics for social media, and coordinate with the county’s communications team to publish the finalized schedule and size restrictions. No formal vote was required; the workshop item was scheduled and discussed for coordination only.

Quotes

“We’ll put the dates on there… if you’ll get it to us, then I’m pretty sure Marshall Moore can just share it as well,” a commissioner told county staff about social media outreach.

Ending

Staff will confirm precinct availability, finalize dates and publish outreach materials once precincts and city vendors confirm availability. Residents will be asked to follow posted size limits and not to bring rims or mounted tires.","County and City of Cleburne staff and commissioners discussed and tentatively scheduled a multi-precinct tire collection program for late April–mid May, coordinating trailers and vendor support; organizers emphasized tire-size limits and that tires must be unmounted (no rims).",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6605763,"Neighbors urge Johnson County to address noise, traffic and public-safety problems at FM 157 event venue",478,1456000,1934000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2985009-8674791888553402664b3dca03740f65&start=1456&end=1934","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2985009-8674791888553402664b3dca03740f65/thumbnail_1456000.jpg","/articles/6605763/Johnson-County/Texas/Neighbors-urge-Johnson-County-to-address-noise-traffic-and-public-safety-problems-at-FM-157-event-venue","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6605763-23d40466731d51d7b5bf380a7e06cefd/orig.mp4?Expires=1771158733&Signature=JgeNIF474QFcKliWcPjHbs-78JSyFZCVKEEsk8pD7aIAZ94uZ7S8qq2KKmV-RP7paA8l7irIkvcf5X~I0SvarbFOdFEkVreQzlwqqqD3R9aHRQYHOIKubeSdte2bTGhIJLtmCrd5vrdEg~LzhLvi~FSHOXHBgnUmBS~8FS2pKwhwHdxLR3F3EH5211PJFxb9AfVC6wWj82lMLxD9baBvuPITNvKxKy6FNsVhL9czKcAJp-HJ8YFz5B3OqNd8eFW2Faig9REN9em4-AMbXr3uMvV8t2~-INYXQClQo52SUs9X5efD97zmJkozH7Cw6jdA85Z2yMU2HypHEBMcL0TvzQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At the Johnson County Commissioners Court public-participation period on April 14, two residents from the FM 157 corridor urged county officials to take action after recurring large parties at a private event venue they described as a “rodeo” that has increasingly behaved like a large concert or party.

Al Betzel and Sheila Betzel told the court the venue at 6100 North FM 157 generates frequent crowds, loud bass that “vibrates our houses,” heavy traffic that once blocked both north- and southbound lanes for as much as three-quarters of a mile and repeated public-safety incidents that have required law-enforcement intervention.

“Three weeks ago, northbound and southbound 157 was dead stopped for about three quarters to one mile,” Al Betzel told the court, saying the venue charged $60 per person on a recent Saturday and that attendees urinated on private property, left beer and bottles in ditches and in at least some instances assaulted deputies. He said residents had recorded gunfire after events and reported frequent assaults on officers and property trespass.

Sheila Betzel said deputies made more than 10 arrests during a recent Saturday night and again at an earlier weekend; she said deputies eventually dispersed crowds around midnight and secured the road. “We are in fear of these people as we don't know what they are capable of as far as guns, etc.,” she said.

County staff and the sheriff’s office representatives who spoke afterward said deputies have increased patrols and at times have ordered volume reductions when readings exceeded statutory limits. Staff noted that state-level permitted decibel standards are measured from residents’ property lines and that the state multi-gathering permitting process and current statute have limited county-level authority.

Court response and next steps

Commissioners discussed whether the court could draft language for state legislators and whether earlier efforts to reduce post-10 p.m. decibel levels might be resubmitted. A county official suggested the commissioners could coordinate with Representative Kirwan’s office to see whether language could be submitted for legislative consideration.

No ordinance or formal county action was adopted during the meeting. Commissioners asked sheriff’s staff to continue patrols and asked county staff to research whether additional local or statutory remedies exist and whether language could be drafted for submission to state lawmakers.

Clarifying details

- Address of venue cited by speakers: 6100 North FM 157.
- Complaints included loud bass that vibrates homes, multiple bands per night (up to four), traffic queues extending up to three-quarters of a mile, and arrests for public intoxication and assaults.
- Speakers said the venue operates as a BYOB event and reported occurrences of underage attendees.

Quotes

“We just wish there was something y’all could do,” Al Betzel said, asking the court to examine options to reduce decibel levels after 10 p.m. “We’re a little scared of the people that either own it or are running it.”

Ending

County staff said they will follow up with the sheriff’s office and legal staff to determine local and state options and, if appropriate, work with state legislative offices on draft language. No formal action was taken at the meeting.","Two residents described recurring late-night parties at a private FM 157 event site, reported traffic congestions that blocked the highway, assaults on deputies and underage drinking, and asked the commissioners to pursue lower decibel limits and legislative language to limit after-hours bass and noise.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6605768,"Johnson County commissioners approve multiple bids, contracts and purchases; authorize grant application",2132,2034000,4166000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2985009-8674791888553402664b3dca03740f65&start=2034&end=4166","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2985009-8674791888553402664b3dca03740f65/thumbnail_2034000.jpg","/articles/6605768/Johnson-County/Texas/Johnson-County-commissioners-approve-multiple-bids-contracts-and-purchases-authorize-grant-application","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6605768-1cde882adb430cfdc3e6e345ee18da61/orig.mp4?Expires=1771158733&Signature=BSmdLxuBAMcEpRDc8d2s0TET20x5b~YPc68VsiFzAnpEyxVb~n1QucScXu0~g4tORgcoBWbhZAZ9UMPfxVG9FQTXVOT-PBwuHs~bynWtDzkKQYCyAuWWvr07O-8FWkhlbyb3Q51sxxup99i5WXychHWXh5sVz8pMW04E2IDvca531Pu6W1zQWTD1xwgZiIhAd5NthqM0XANeZ3GY22VEPumjkugyR5D69eDfj~54PodRt68QzBV7mVfHybZu96F3Of6yh7rSI2KXoFQgUhqfuxbzx0v6u74Jo1R5mFiSs4pxoSOy6hE3RTfrm5PqJw~W5kD1wGDk26W7d~vQ7G79QA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Johnson County Commissioners Court on April 14 voted to approve a series of routine procurement actions, planning variances and grant applications, authorizing staff to advertise for road-materials bids, purchase used radios from the City of Burleson, extend construction deadlines for a subdivision, and apply for a motor-vehicle theft-prevention grant for fiscal 2026.

The court handled the items as a group of individual motions; most passed unanimously. County officials said the measures are intended to maintain operations, update aging equipment and move planning matters forward.

Votes at a glance

- A1 — Court-appointed attorney fee bill run: Motion carried; judge recused/abstained. (Outcome: approved.)
- CA — Consent agenda: Approved (housekeeping items and routine transfers).
- A2 — Authorize Purchasing Agent to advertise RFB 2025-402 for polymer-modified cold asphalt patch and, by motion, broaden to include “any road materials” precincts request: Approved; court directed advertisement under RFB2025-402 to include road materials.
- A3 — Approve invoice 074353 to Scott Merriman Inc., $527.12 (district clerk): Approved.
- A4 — Approve order cancelling Country Meadows addition (plat cancellation, Precinct 4): Approved after public hearing; new plat to follow and must meet current platting rules.
- A5 — Variance request to retain existing interior roadway specifications at Escondido Village manufactured-home community (Precinct 3): Approved; expansion streets to meet current specs; existing private drives remain privately maintained.
- A6 — Variance lifting groundwater-availability documentation requirement for one-lot subdivision (John C. Pillow survey, Precinct 4): Approved; county staff noted nearby domestic wells and that the lot’s frontage prevents further subdivision.
- A7 — Extension and general-purpose rider: Carpenter Place Phase 2 (Precinct 1) — developer extension to June 1, 2026 and authorization for county judge to sign rider: Approved.
- A8 — Purchase 47 used Kenwood VP54-30 radios from City of Burleson at $1,200 each, including batteries/chargers/mics, and transfer funds from non-departmental to Radio Management: Approved; county said radios will replace unsupported equipment.
- A9 — Purchase storage container (Connex) for Emergency Management, $6,295, funded from non-departmental operating reserve: Approved.
- A10 — E-recording agreement with HOPDOC for real-property document submission; county judge authorized to sign: Approved.
- A11 — Order 2025-28: Exemption under Local Government Code §262.024 for GovOS cloud-search product (sole source justification): Approved.
- A12 — Contract/pricing proposal with GovOS for commissioner's-court minute upload module (approx. $4,200 year 1): Approved; county clerk’s office will consolidate minute uploads and improve searchability.
- A13 — KimAqua boiler/chiller treatment services for Gwen Justice Center and historic courthouse: three-year term, $19,800 total: Approved.
- A14 — Award RFP 2025-302 (depository services) to First Financial Bank; county staff to negotiate final depository/safekeeping/collateral agreements and return for signature: Approved.
- A15 — Award RFQ 2025-200 (program management and engineering design services for transportation bond on-system projects) to Freese and Nichols; staff to negotiate contract terms and return for approval: Approved.
- A16 — Master cooperative purchase agreement with the Sheriffs’ Association of Texas vehicle procurement program (vehicles for law enforcement): Approved.
- A17 — Authorization to apply for Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority grant for FY2026 (STOP Special Crimes Unit; catalytic-converter/theft prevention); staff to pursue $250,000 request and follow up with resolution if required: Approved.

Court procedure and context

Most items drew brief staff presentations from purchasing, public works, radio management and emergency management. Several matters required only routine motions; planning items (A4–A7) included short staff explanations and, where required, a public hearing. No substantive policy changes or contentious debate occurred on the listed action items during the meeting.

Quotes

“Once it’s approved we’ll get with the bank people and there’ll actually be three documents,” said a county representative describing next steps on the depository award. “These are the same three documents that we’ve done in the past,” the staff member added, describing standard safekeeping and collateral agreements.

Ending

The court recessed for a short break at 10:00 a.m. after approving the procurement and planning items listed above and continued with the remaining agenda including workshops and executive-session items later in the morning.","At its April 14 regular meeting, the Johnson County Commissioners Court approved a package of routine contracts, bids and purchases — including a depository services award, radio purchases, road-materials bid authorization and an application for a motor vehicle crime-prevention grant — and handled several planning variances and extensions.","actionData","errors"]

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