Kaufman County Commissioners Court on April 1 approved a series of routine and project items in a voice vote and brief motions, including consent minutes, two subdivision replats, a modification to detention interlocal agreements, routine line-item transfers and claims/payroll.
Votes at a glance:
- Consent agenda: The court approved the commissioners regular meeting minutes for March and an item listed in the packet as the "Culpeper Canyon Central Praise of District's 2024 financial audit report" (name as stated in the agenda packet; details not specified in the transcript). Motion to approve was made by Commissioner Fields and seconded by Commissioner Crow. Approved by voice vote.
- Final plat/replat — Green Meadow Farms: The court approved the replat of Lot 2B of Green Meadow Farms into Lots 1R and 2R (a 5-acre parcel split into approximately 2.5 and 2.9 acre lots) in Precinct 3. The replat followed the recorded-subdivision replat process; staff reported required notices and documentation had been submitted. Motion by Commissioner Lane; second by Commissioner Moore. Approved by voice vote.
- Replat — Club Lake Estates: The court approved a replat of roughly 48 acres of Club Lake Estates on FM 3094/FM 148 into six lots (smallest about 1.9 acres; largest about 15.2 acres). Staff said all paperwork and approvals were in order. Motion by Commissioner Moore; second by Commissioner Lane. Approved by voice vote.
- Modification to detention interlocal agreements: The sheriff presented a contract modification to Kaufman Countys detention agreements that would allow the county to serve as a temporary 72-hour holding facility under ICE designation and to ensure the county is paid for all three days when the county holds individuals for short periods. The sheriff said the change is a small modification of existing contracts and is intended to recover costs and provide local holding capacity. Motion to approve was made by Commissioner Lane and seconded by Commissioner Crow. Approved by voice vote.
- Line-item transfers and budget corrections: The auditor reported three routine line-item transfers and requested approval. The court approved the transfers by voice vote.
- Claims and payroll: The court approved payment of accounts payable invoices totaling $645,184.12, juror checks totaling $6,664, and payroll of $2,051,501.88 for a total requested payout of $2,703,350. Motion to pay was made by Commissioner Ford and seconded by Commissioner Lane. Approved by voice vote.
- Adjournment: The court adjourned on a motion by Commissioner Phillips and second by Commissioner Moynig.
No ordinances, fiscal appropriations beyond routine transfers, or contested votes requiring roll call were recorded in the transcript. Several planning and staff presenters provided documentation in the agenda packet; the court made routine approvals after staff confirmation that required notices and paperwork had been submitted.