The Hill County Commissioners Court observed and recorded the resignation of the president and treasurer of Hill County Emergency Services District (ESD) 1 during a meeting held Tuesday, June 23. Former ESD 1 President Greg Brown appeared in person to announce his resignation to the court, saying that increased public scrutiny and repeated complaints against … Continue reading ESD 1 president explains resignation
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ESD 1 board meeting ends after resignations
The Hill County Emergency Services District (ESD) 1 meeting ended abruptly Thursday, June 18, after the resignation of three board members. ESD 1 President Greg Brown and Treasurer Chad Wilson announced their resignation prior to the meeting and were not in attendance. Shortly after the meeting began, commissioner Jimmy Johnson spoke in open forum and … Continue reading ESD 1 board meeting ends after resignations
ESD 2 addresses council as talks continue
Emergency Services District 2 presented information to the Whitney City Council Thursday, January 15, amid ongoing discussions about the city possibly joining the district. ESD 2 President Tad Duncan outlined the role of ESDs and the potential benefits for the City of Whitney during a presentation to the council. Duncan said that emergency services districts … Continue reading ESD 2 addresses council as talks continue
Elections administrator, ESD commissioners appointed
The Hill County Commissioners Court appointed an elections administrator and Emergency Services District (ESD) board members during a meeting held Tuesday, December 23. The Hill County Elections Commission reviewed 27 applications and unanimously selected Ada Motherspau as the next elections administrator. The court reappointed Chad Wilson to the ESD 1 board and Jimmy Lehmann, Kevin … Continue reading Elections administrator, ESD commissioners appointed
Commissioners discuss ESD 1 appointments
The Hill County Commissioners Court discussed appointments to the Emergency Services District (ESD) 1 board during a regular meeting held Tuesday, December 9. The court approved the appointment of Bill Hefner to replace outgoing board member Ken Goins, but a vote on the reappointment of Chad Wilson, who currently serves as the ESD 1 treasurer, … Continue reading Commissioners discuss ESD 1 appointments
Voters return split decision on ESD issues
Area voters approved one Emergency Services District (ESD) 1 proposal and rejected another on Election Day, Tuesday, November 4. Local voters also joined with the rest of the state in passing Texas constitutional amendments. Hill County ESD 1 presented two proposals to voters, asking to implement a sales tax and raise the district's property tax … Continue reading Voters return split decision on ESD issues
ESD 1 seeks voter approval for sales tax, new tax ceiling
Hill County Emergency Services District (ESD) 1 has called an election for November to ask the public to raise its property tax ceiling and authorize the collection of sales tax.Voter approval would not result in any immediate property tax increase for district residents, but it would give ESD 1 options as the county grows and … Continue reading ESD 1 seeks voter approval for sales tax, new tax ceiling
ESD 2 approves meeting with City of Whitney
The Hill County Emergency Services District 2 Board of Commissioners met in regular session Thursday, March 20, and voted to open a dialogue with the City of Whitney to explore interest in incorporating the city into the district. Assistant Secretary Alan Nisbet said that he had previously discussed the prospect of incorporating Whitney into the … Continue reading ESD 2 approves meeting with City of Whitney
ESD 2 discusses construction delay, new property purchase
Editor: Shannon Cottongame August 4, 2022 The Hill County Emergency Services District (ESD) 2 Board of Commissioners met in a regular session Thursday, July 21, and reviewed progress on the district’s new headquarters and ambulance station in Hillsboro. Colby Grady of Salt Ridge Properties told the board that his crews should have the facility at … Continue reading ESD 2 discusses construction delay, new property purchase
ESD 2 board discusses properties
Editor: Shannon Cottongame June 30, 2022 The Hill County Emergency Services District (ESD 2) Board of Commissioners met in a regular session Thursday, June 16, and discussed the district’s recent and future property acquisitions. Board President Tad Duncan reported that the former tenant who had failed to vacate the district’s new property at 1460 FM … Continue reading ESD 2 board discusses properties
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