Matt Sicking

extreme heat warning

You might see a spike in your monthly electric bill as everyone cranks their AC to survive the heat.

Burn Ban Implementation

None directly, though preventing wildfires saves significant emergency response resources.

FY27 Budget Adoption

The budget includes a 6% tax rate increase to support county services.

school district and college governance

Your property tax rate is likely on the chopping block, so these meetings will determine if your bill goes up or stays flat.

Emergency Communication Infrastructure

The county will contribute $253,560 toward a total regional project value of $932,330.

school board governance

Your property tax bill could go up or down depending on the rates the board decides to set.

Subdivision Inspection Standards

Minimal impact on county funds; private property development.

industrial economic development

This project is a long-term bet that will pump significant capital into the local economy and create a steady stream of industrial tax revenue.

County Road 136 Paving Donations

Generates over $17,000 in private contributions toward local road paving projects in Precinct 1.

Election Administration

The approved 29-hour position is budget-neutral as it replaces a records preservation role.

economic development

This project is expected to pump serious cash into the local economy by creating new jobs and boosting the city's industrial tax base.

downtown infrastructure improvements

The city hasn't dropped the price tag yet, so we don't know how much of our tax money is going into this facelift.

Employee Handbook Updates on Vehicle Usage

Impacts vehicle maintenance, replacement costs (estimated at $70,000+ per vehicle), and fuel budgets.

2027 Sheriff and Constable Fee Schedules

Increases revenue from legal process service fees collected by constables and the sheriff.

Lease of Old Bank Building to Texas DPS

Establishes lease terms for county-owned property utilized by state public safety personnel.

flood watch

You could be looking at costly car repairs or towing fees if you try to drive through high water.

County Longevity Pay and Elected Officials Compensation

Adds longevity compensation costs for eligible elected officials as budgeted in the FY27 budget.

County Road 406 Weight Limit

Impacts road maintenance costs depending on heavy truck usage.

Heritage Housing Addition Preliminary Plat

Increases the county tax base through new residential development over time.

Administrative Staffing Efficiency

The study itself is a small cost, but future implementation will be a significant budget consideration.

Lift County Burn Ban

Adjourn Meeting

Consent Agenda Approval

August 2026 Treasurer's Monthly Report

Replat of Lot 59 in FRF Estates Section 5

County Website Design Selection

Dude's Music Courtroom Microphone Quote

Kevin Ware Conflict of Interest Filing

DPS Lease Agreement for Old Bank Building

Employee Handbook Revisions - County Vehicle Usage

D eliberate and consider possible approval of Minutes fr om the pr evious m eetings on and 9-14-26 -Ju dge Jo hn 0. Roane

D eliberate and consider possible approval of FY26 Budget Ame ndm ent s- Jud ge J o hn 0 . Roane

D eliberate and consider possible approval of payro ll and related expen ses-J udge J o hn 0 . Roane

Delib erate and consider possible action regarding the approval of the I nt erl ocal Cooperation Agreement between Denton Coun ty and Cooke Coun ty Ju venile Probation for Juvenile Pre- Adjudica ti on Fac ili ty- Judge John 0 . Roane

Deliberate and consider possible ac ti on regarding the approval of a cc epting a dona ti on in the amount of $2,000 from R ey Oropeza to pave a portion of CR 136 in P ctl- Judge John 0 . R oa ne

Deliberate and consider possible action regardin g the appro val o f accepting a d ona tion in th e amount of $3,300 from Rona ld a nd Karen Sellman to pa ve a portion o f CR 136 in Pct1 - Judge J o hn 0. Roane

Deliberate and consider possible action regarding the appro va l of accepting a do nation in th e amount of$1,650 fro mJermel Richardson to pa ve a portio n o f CR 136 in Pctl - Jud ge John 0 . Roane

De li berate and co n sider po ssible action regardin g the appro va l o f acceptin g a do nation in the amount of $5,286 from Sh eila W. Ca rroll to pa ve a porti o n of CR 136 in Pct1 - Judge J o hn 0. Roane

Deliberate and con sider possible action regardin g the appro val o f accepting a do nation in the amount of$5,286 from Clint Ha ve rty to pa ve a portion o f CR 136 in Pc t1- Judge J o hn 0 . Ro an e

Deliberate and consider po ssible action regardin g the appro va l o f the I nterl oca l Coo peration Ag reement between Co llin Co un ty and Cooke Co unty for Inmate Housing - Jud ge John 0 . Roane