Public hearings regarding proposed tax rate, lowered speed limit set for Sept. 8 county Commissioners' Court meeting

Sep. 5--CHEROKEE COUNTY -- Two public hearings and consideration of retirement and benefit plans are on the books for a 9 a.m. meeting of the Cherokee County Commissioners' Court, Tuesday, Sept. 8 in Rusk.

According to a meeting agenda, one hearing regards the setting of proposed 58.286-cent tax rate for the upcoming fiscal year, which begins Oct. 1, while a separate hearing pertains to a request to set the speed limit to 30 mph on County Road 2202 in Precinct 2.

In separate actions, county leaders will consider accepting a proposed retirement plan for 2021, as well as renewal of United Healthcare insurance for county retirees ages 65 and over.

Also during the meeting, the court will:

--Consider acceptance of bond for newly appointed Sheriff Brent Dickson

--Consider approval of election judges and alternate judges for the 2020 November general election

--Consider approval of the 2021 Sheriffs' and Constables' Fees report, as required by Texas Local Government Code

--Consider approval for the county auditor's office to conduct an audit on all Chapter 59 Forfeiture Funds as required by the Code of Criminal Procedure

--Consider approval of the Sheriff Department monthly report

--Consider laying utility lines in each precinct

--Consider approval of budget amendments for Precinct No. 3

--Consider approval of a consent agenda that includes court meeting minutes, Pct. 2 Constable Jack White's monthly report and authorizing the payment of the bills, payroll and transfer of funds

County leaders also will present a Distinguished Service Award for outstanding preservation work accomplished in the 2019 year of service to Cherokee County Historical Commission.

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