Proposal fill agenda for commissioners
Van Zandt County Auditor Freddy Thomas presents an agenda item to the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court during its regular meeting Monday, November 7. A number of agenda items were unanimously approved by the commissioners during their 30-minute session. The next meeting of the commissioners court is set for Tuesday, December 13 at 9 a.m.
A number of proposals received approval from the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court regular meeting Monday, Nov. 7
The meeting was held a day earlier than normal due to Election Day Nov. 8, according to Van Zandt County Judge Don Kirkpatrick.
The commissioners approved the purchase of regular license plates for two newly acquired exempt vehicles the sheriff’s department.
A proclamation that will be read at the Nov. 12 First Responders Appreciation Day Banquet in Canton was approved by the commissioners.
Another proclamation, which will be read at the Memorial Dedication for the Kneeling Soldier bronze statue that same day, was also approved by the commissioners court.
Soliciting bid proposals for commissary services at the sheriff’s department was approved after commissioners heard a presentation from Van Zandt County Auditor Freddy Thomas.
Five companies, including four in Texas, have already turned in bids prior to the Thursday, December 1 deadline at 2:30 p.m.
Kirkpatrick requested that the sealed bids be opened in front of the commissioners court as soon as possible after the Dec. 1 deadline.
Commissioners also agreed to solicit bid proposals for an in-car camera system for the sheriff’s department.
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