Hill County Commissioners Court approved a budget and tax rate Tuesday, August 27, ahead of the start of the new fiscal year for the county that begins on October 1. The adopted total tax rate of $0.405867 per $100 valuation is the calculated no-new-revenue rate and is a three-cent reduction from last year's rate. While … Continue reading Commissioners set tax rate, county budget
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Burn ban in place as drought index rises
The Hill County Commissioners Court enacted a 90-day burn ban Tuesday morning, August 20. Commissioners had discussed a possible ban the previous week, but the Keetch–Byram Drought Index (KBDI) was not high enough to warrant a burn ban at that time. At last week's meeting, the KBDI was at 610 in Hill County, higher than … Continue reading Burn ban in place as drought index rises
Commissioners approve pay proposals
The Hill County Commissioners Court met in a regular session Tuesday, August 13, and proposed elected officials' salaries as the annual work of finalizing the county budget continues. The proposed salaries reflect a 3.2% increase based on the Social Security cost-of-living adjustment and is the same increase proposed for other county employees this year.During budget … Continue reading Commissioners approve pay proposals
Commissioners hear report, funding request from CASA
The Hill County Commissioners Court heard a presentation from CASA (Court-Appointed Special Advocates) of Hill County during a regular meeting held Tuesday, July 23. Local CASA Executive Director Sarah Gardner thanked the county for its previous support and told the court that Hill County CASA's state funding continues to be cut as the need for … Continue reading Commissioners hear report, funding request from CASA
Court reviews health insurance bids
The Hill County Commissioners Court heard a report from Anco Insurance about health insurance options for the coming year in a special session Tuesday, July 16.The county recently requested proposals from health insurance providers ahead of the annual process of setting the county budget. Anco assisted the county with the bidding process and reported that … Continue reading Court reviews health insurance bids
Court proposes abatement for battery storage project
The Hill County Commissioners Court met in regular session Tuesday, July 9, and approved a reinvestment zone and the proposed form of a tax abatement agreement for Hubbard Energy Storage II, LLC. The reinvestment zone involves 10 acres east of Bynum that will be used for 100 megawatt battery storage of energy. Renewable energy battery … Continue reading Court proposes abatement for battery storage project
Commissioners to seek proposals on Hazard Mitigation Plan update
The county will seek proposals from qualified contractors to assist in the creation of a multi-jurisdictional hazard mitigation plan. The court also approved change orders from McKinstry Essention for projects to replace chillers at the courthouse and for construction at the Hill County Covington Street Annex. The company discovered issues with the installation of the … Continue reading Commissioners to seek proposals on Hazard Mitigation Plan update
Court hears update on 4-H program
The Hill County Commissioners Court heard an update on the local 4-H program's activities, declared June Elder Abuse Awareness Month and considered other county business in a meeting held Tuesday, June 11. County Extension Agent Angie Nors reported that there are 12 4-H clubs in the county with 189 members. Hill County has three members … Continue reading Court hears update on 4-H program
Judge issues plea regarding mental health
The Hill County Commissioners Court met in a regular session Tuesday, May 28, and Hill County Judge Justin Lewis opened and closed the meeting with a plea to Hill County residents struggling with their mental health. The judge said that two Hill County residents died by suicide over the previous weekend, and he asked anyone … Continue reading Judge issues plea regarding mental health
Former county auditor returns after Rao submits resignation
The resignation of the county auditor was announced when the Hill County Commissioners Court met in a regular session Tuesday, May 14. While approving employee status changes, the court reviewed an order from District Judge Lee Harris appointing former auditor Susan Swilling as interim county auditor after Sahib Rao reportedly resigned the previous day. Rao … Continue reading Former county auditor returns after Rao submits resignation
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