The Hill County Commissioners Court opted not to amend the proposed county tax rate after further budget discussions Tuesday, August 18. The court also set public hearings on the county budget and tax rate for September 1. At an August 4 meeting, the court proposed a combined county tax rate of $0.467890 per $100 valuation. … Continue reading Proposed county tax rate stands, public hearing set for September 1
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Commissioners continue salary, tax rate discussions
The Hill County Commissioners Court continued discussing elected officials' salaries and other budget matters in meetings held Tuesday, August 11 and Wednesday, August 12. The previous week, commissioners voted to forego a cost-of-living increase for elected officials and only include employees in this year's adjustment. At that time, County Treasurer Rachel Parker and others expressed … Continue reading Commissioners continue salary, tax rate discussions
Commissioners propose tax rate, discuss budget
The Hill County Commissioners Court continued discussing the county budget during a Tuesday, August 4 meeting before proposing a tax rate for the coming year. Commissioners proposed adopting the no-new-revenue rate for the general fund, which came to $0.398576 per $100 valuation, while setting the FM lateral (road and bridge) portion of the tax rate … Continue reading Commissioners propose tax rate, discuss budget
Residents submit petition for ag development district
The Hill County Commissioners Court has scheduled a public hearing on a petition seeking the creation of an agricultural development district that supporters say would help protect farmland from industrial development, including data centers. Authorized under Chapter 60 of the Texas Agriculture Code, agricultural development districts are special-purpose governmental bodies created to promote ag development … Continue reading Residents submit petition for ag development district
Precinct 3 commissioner appointed
The Hill County Commissioners Court observed and recorded the appointment of Martin Dudik to the Precinct 3 commissioner's seat Tuesday, July 28. County Judge Shane Brassell made the appointment after the Republican Party precinct chairs considered applicants to replace Scotty Hawkins, who recently submitted his resignation. Dudik is a Penelope resident and agricultural producer whose … Continue reading Precinct 3 commissioner appointed
Officials present county budget requests
Hill County elected officials and department heads presented funding requests for their departments when the Hill County Commissioners Court held budget workshops Tuesday, July 21, and Wednesday, July 22. The county judge and commissioners review individual departmental budgets and requests annually prior to voting on the overall county budget and setting the tax rate for … Continue reading Officials present county budget requests
Precinct 3 constable resigns, court appoints replacement
Precinct 3 Constable Larry Armstrong announced his upcoming resignation and recommended his replacement during a Tuesday, July 14 meeting of the Hill County Commissioners Court. Constable Armstrong announced his resignation effective July 31, citing health concerns and a desire to spend more time with his family after more than five decades in law enforcement. In … Continue reading Precinct 3 constable resigns, court appoints replacement
Commissioners continue fire marshal discussion
The Hill County Commissioners Court continued discussing the establishment of a county fire marshal’s office during a special meeting Tuesday, June 30. With Hill County facing increased interest from large-scale industrial developers planning data centers, battery energy storage systems and power generation facilities, the court has been discussing establishing the office to ensure that developers … Continue reading Commissioners continue fire marshal discussion
County settles lawsuit over moratorium
The Hill County Commissioners Court approved a settlement agreement with RCM Hill in a special meeting Tuesday, June 30, after the developer sued the county over its data center moratorium. After convening in executive session, the court unanimously approved settling the lawsuit by paying the plaintiff’s legal fees of up to $100,000. The court also … Continue reading County settles lawsuit over moratorium
ESD 1 president explains resignation
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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