AGENDA NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF CUMBY, TEXAS  This notice is posted pursuant to the Texas Open Meetings Act. Notice hereby given that the City Council of the City of Cumby, Texas will conduct a Regular Meeting on December 13, 2022, at 6:30 Ifthe public desires to speak during a specific agenda item, they must email crtn@cipolcumlyson by 4:00 pm on the day of the meeting. The email must contain the person's name, address, phone number, and the agenda item(s) for which comments will be made. You may also communicate and send your comments to the City Councilmembers directly by emailing; Alderman@cityofcumby.com, Alderman2Qcityofcumby.com; Abmanacibolumby.on and Atmnapsumisae. The meeting packet will be posted on www.cumbylx.com website as soon as iti is complete and issued to  p.m., at 100 East Main Street, Cumbv, Texas, City Council Chambers.  The meeting agenda is posted online at www.cumbylx.com website.  council.  1. CALL MEETING TOORDER  2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION 3. ROLL CALL & QUORUM REPORT 4. PRESENTATION BY CITIZENS  The City Council welcomes Presentation by Citizens." Ifyou wish to speak, you must follow these guidelines. Asa courtesy to your fellow citizens and out of respect to our fellow citizens, we request that ify you wish to Pursuant to TEX. GOV'T CODE 551.0415, the Mayor, a City Council member and Staff may report on the following items of community interest:(1) expression of thanks, congratulations or condolences (2) information about holiday schedules (3) recognition of individuals (4) reminders about upcoming events organized or sponsored by the City Council (5) Information about community events and (6) announcements involving imminent threat to public health and safety. Additionally, pursuant to TEX. GOV'TO CODE. 551.042, the Mayor  speak that you follow guidelines posted at the bottom of this Agenda.  5. CITYCOUNCIL COMMENTS  orCouncil members may request that items be placed on future City Council agendas.  (New) Signs going up- REQUIRED Park Hours Security Video notices Holiday city hall closed:  December 23 & 26 and December 30th and. January 2,2023  Thank you for all participation in decorating City Park! Omaments - what did it raise (S$) End ofCalendar Year Next time we meet willl be 2023 II!! 6. CONSENT AGENDA & DEPARIMENT REPORTS  Parade  All matters listed under this item are considered routine by the City Council and willl be enacted by one motion. There will not be separate discussion of these items. Ifdiscussion is desired by any Alderman on any item, that  item will be removed from the consent agenda and will be considered separately. 6.1. Approval - City Council Minutes, Special Meeting, November 19,2022  6.2. Approval- - 2022 November Financials (P&L) 6.3. Approval -I Fiscal Year-to-Date 2022-2023 P&L 6.4. Approval - 20221 November Vendor Summary  December 13. 2022  Page13    CONSENT AGENDA & DEPARIMENT REPORTS CONT'D 6.5. Approval - Public Works Department Activity Report 6.6. Approval - Utility / Maintenance Work Order Report 6.7. Approval - Police Department Activity Report 6.8. Approval-N Municipal Court Activity Report 6.9. Approval- Building Permit Activity Report 6.10.1 Fire Department Activity Report  7. EXECUTIVE SESSION: - In accordance with Texas Government Code, Section 551.001, et seq., the City Council will recess into Executive Session (closed meeting) to discuss the following: a) $551.074(a): to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal ofap public officer or employee, or tol heara complaint or charge against b) $551.074(a): to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal ofap public officer or employee, or to heara a complaint or charge against  an officer or employee: Presiding Municipal Judge. an officer or employee: Associate Municipal Judge.  8. RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION - In accordance with Texas Government Code, Chapter 551.001, et.seq., the City Council will reconvene into Open Session to consider  action, ifany, on matters discussed in Executive Session.  9. OLD BUSINESS  9.1. Discussion /Action: Ms. Tiesha Wady, report "state of nation" for Municipal Court 9.2. Diseussion/Action: Resolution R-2022-06-1011 Tabled in June, July, August and requested to review in December 2022 Council Meeting: Amending City of Cumby Employee & Policy Manual as it Relates to: City of Cumby Participation with TML; Normal Working Hours, City Hall Staff and Maintenance Department Staff, Meal Periods; Overtime during a Week in which there is a City Holiday; Flex-time Work schedule (REMOVED); and Exempt Employees; Costs to the City Associated with Training programs for Staff; and Notification of Accident Incident to 9.3. Discussion / Action: Ordinance 0-2022-08-030 Tabled from August and September meeting and requested to review in December 2022 Council Meeting: Republic Trash Commercial Services fees ** Research as a Franchise Tax ** (City Secretary) 9.4. Discussion / Action: As] per Ordinance 2020-11-03 City will move ' of1% collected from 2022 Calendar Year collected Sales Tax into Street Maintenance fund. (Mayor) 9.5. Discussion. 14 Action: Discussion of update regarding meters (Alderman Crocker) 9.6. Discussion: Reminder: City Secretary will begin new hours effective February 1,2023 9.7. Discussion/ /4 Action: Update on use of ARPA funds through calendar year-end & Project status:  include City Secretary (Mayor Hardy)  9.7.1.15&1 Frisco Sewer line 9.7.2. Well #2 10. NEW: BUSINESS  0.Discussion/Action: 2023 Holiday schedule for review per Employee Handbook & Policy Manual 10.2. Discussion/Action: Update on Texas Department ofl Emergency Management; Hazard Mitigation 10.3.I Discussion/Action: Extra-Territorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) - designated buffer area located just outside of the city limits. Each municipality is afforded an ETJ by the Texas Local Government Code as a method of defining potential growth and future service boundaries. Discuss Hopkins 10.5.Discussion / Action: Testing of City-wide text emergency message and or emergency alarm  (City Secretary)  Plan, Hopkins County. Mr. Andy Endsley (TDEM) (Mayor)  County system (Mayor) December 13. 2022  10.4.Discussion /Action: Emergency / Warning Siren repaired. (Mayor)  Page213    10.6. Discussion: Discuss "Next Steps" from City's participation in the review and discovery meeting with Cumby ISD and HWH (project mgr) and Hopkins County Fire Chief regarding state of Cumby water lines to ensure proper pressure for fire system for new high school. May require future negotiations between all entities tos see who willl bear the cost (costi is yet unknown). (Mayor Reach out tol Kansas City Railroad for access to property or will require an easement-TBD Cost of material(s), e.g., pipe only (today's price (quote) is $24.28/sfa and appx 2100sf-  /Maintenance Supervisor)  Where does the upgraded line need tol be placed? ISD/HWH possibly provide manpower; cost/ /1 fees  Hopkins - Fire Chief $50,988  IL.ADJOURMMENT  Executive Sessions Authorized 1 The City Council for the City ofCumby reserves right to adjourn into executive session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any matter authorized by Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney); 551.072 (Deliberations related to Real Property); 551.073 (Deliberations related to prospective gifts or donations); Section 551.074 (Personnel Matter); 551.076 (Deliberations regarding the deployment of security devices or the implementation ofs security policy); and 551.087 (Deliberations Attendance by Other Elected or Appointed Officials NOTICE OF POTENTIAL QUORUM: Itis anticipated that members ofCity Council or other city board, commissions and/or committees may attend the meeting in numbers that may constitute a quorum of the other city boards, commission and/or committees. Notice is hereby given that the meeting, to the extent required by law, is also notices as a meeting of the other boards, commissions and/or committees of the City, whose members may be in attendance. The members of the boards, commissions and/or committees may participate in discussions on the same items listed on the agenda, which occur at the meeting, but no action willl be taken by such in attendance unless suchi item and action is specifically provided for on an agenda  regarding Economic Development negotiations).  for that board, commission or committee subject to the Texas Open Meetings Act.  Presentation by Citizens Guidelines:  The Mayor will recognize those citizens whol have signed up prior to the start of the meeting. Pursuant tol Resolution No. 2020-12 Citizens are givent three minutes (3:00) to speak during Presentation by Members oft the publici may only speak once and cannot pass thei individual's time allotment to someone else. Show the Council members the same respect and courtesy that you expect to be shown to) you. Thel Mayor will rule any disruptive behavior, including shouting or derogatory statements or comments, out of order. Continuation of this type of behavior could result in a request by the Mayor that the individual leave the meeting, and ifrefused, an order of removal. In compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, no member of City Council may deliberate on citizen comments for items not on the agenda. (Attomey General  Citizens."  Direct your comments to the entire Council, not to an individual member.  Opinion - JC0169) CERTIFICATE:  Ihereby certify that the above Notice of Meeting was posted on the City Hall bulletin board on the December 9. 2022, 35APlace convenient and readily accessible to the general public at all times, and  to the city's website." Code.  in compliance with Chapter 551, Texas Government hpdalnn  pambtm  Betty. Jo Hardman, City Secretary  December 13. 2022  Page313    MINUTES  SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF CUMBY, TEXAS November 19, 2022  1. CALL: MEETINGTO ORDER = Mayor Amber Hardy called the meeting to order at 10:05 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was led by Mayor Hardy AND: INVOCATION was led by Alderman 3. ROLL CALL & QUORUM REPORT- Mayor Hardy calledi ther roll and ai full Quorum was declared:  Ratliff. Present:  Mayor Amber Hardy  Mayor Pro Tem, Rosina Duckworth Alderman 2, Katherine Flinn Alderman 4, Aly Crocker  Alderman 1, Terry Ratliff Alderman 3, Waynel Mobley 4. - PRESENTATION BY CITIZENS  Mr. Jerry Jeter spoke to the council regarding policing Commerce Street for people driving over the Hea also spoke about condition of city streets and Mayor Hardy reminded that County Commissioner Joe  speed limit.  Price stated they will be repairing the road by the Cumby ISD.  5. CITYC COUNCIL COMMENTS  Alderman Crocker stated that the food was good from Friday holiday luncheon gathering! Mayor Hardy stated it was really great tol have 100% involvement by Council and City Staff Mayor Hardy reminded everyone that City willl be closed November 24-25 for Thanksgiving Mayor Hardy attended the school board meeting this past week. CISD and HWH Engineers (Project Manager) will hold a "walk-through" of the new: school project under construction at their next board Questions were asked about the CDBG grant under consideration. Mayor Hardy reported that Texas Department of Agriculture representative came out and took photos of the wastewater treatment plant. The grand would be for $350K and would provide funds to replace/rebuild the treatment plant. This is the grant the Alderman Ryan Horne worked on and completed paperwork in early 2021. Mayor Hardy came back to the Comments following the audit presentation and addressed Mayor Pro Tem Duckworth query regarding carrying of firearms in City Hall / Council Meetings. Texas Penal Code 30.5-6-7a addresses the carrying of firearms in Governmental buildings. Signs have been ordered  meeting scheduled 12/17/2022, 8:30am  and willl be posted on Council/Court entry and the main entry to City Hall  . CONSENT AGENDA  All matters listed under this item are considered routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will not be separate discussion of these items. If discussion is desired by any. Alderman on any item, that  item willl be removed from the consent agenda and will be considered separately. 6.1. Approval City Council Minutes, Special Meeting, November 15,2022 6.2. Approval - City Council Minutes, Regular Meeting, November 15, 2022  Alderman Aly Crocker made the motion to accept the Consent Agenda as presented  Alderman Wayne Mobley 2nd the motion 5/0, Motion carried unanimously.  November 19. 2022  Page 112    7. NEW BUSINESS  7.1. Discussion/Action: 2020-2021 Audit Presentation to Council by City Auditor, Mike Ward. City Auditor Mike Ward presented the 2020-2021 audit findings to the Council. Council agreed to proceed with the 2021-2022 audit as soon as possible; Mr. Ward will prepare al letter ofauthorization toj proceed for council review and approval. Alderman Crocker made the motion to accept the audit findings as presented  Alderman Mobley 2nd the motion 5/0, Motion carried unanimously  7.2. Discussion: Presentation of Municipal Court Clerk resume: and qualifications (Mayor Hardy) Mayor Hardy presented resume for new court clerk. Discussion was held 8. ADJOURNMENT. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 11:17a.m.  Amber Hardy, Mayor  ATTEST:  Betty. Jo Hardman, City Secretary  November 19. 2022  Page212    11:20 AM 12/08/22 Accrual Basis  City of Cumby Profit & Loss November 2022  Nov 22  Ordinary Income/Expense Income Subdivision Fees PD Fines Misc Revenues- Utility Permits/Registrations Public Safety Department Accident Report Total Public Safety Department Tax & Franchise Fees Property Reduction Sales Tax Property Tax Sales Tax Total Tax & Franchise Fees Water- Sewer New Service Connection Fee Water Transfer Fee Garbage Revenue Late Fee Sales Tax Collected Sewer Revenue Water Revenue Total Water- Sewer Water Deposit Total Income Gross Profit Expense Building Inspector Administration Firel Dpt utilities Late Fees & Interest Legal Fees Maintenance Mayor/Council Expenses Membership Office Supplies Postage Professional Fees Software Technology Telephone Training Utilities Total Administration Municipal Court Security Technology Telephone Utilities Total Municipal Court Park Improvements Utilities  150.00 4,983.87 1,764.65 184.00 12.00 12.00 -329.39 32,961.61 14,638.01 47,270.23 105.00 35.00 4,736.42 519.20 367.79 4,469.99 7,987.16 18,220.56 350.00 72,935.31 72,935.31 160.00 120.60 4,171.10 55.00 62.50 517.49 14.99 46.71 19.80 5,000.00 70.12 441.32 139.87 184.00 89.09 10,932.59 226.38 611.56 162.37 89.09 1,089.40 9.75  Page 1    11:20 AM 12/08/22 Accrual Basis  City of Cumby Profit & Loss November 2022  Nov 22  Total Park Improvements Payroll Expenses Medical Assistance Expense Payroll Expenses Other Total Payroll Expenses Public Safety Police Department Postage Technology Auto Repair & Maintenance Fuel Office Supplies Telephone Utilities Total Police Department Total Public Safety Public' Works Street Lights Street Repair Total Public Works Water/Sewer ARPA Project Expense First & Frisco Repair ARPAI Project Expense  Other Total ARPAI Project Expense Water Sewer Main Repair Materia Technology Membership Water Meters Mowing Building Maintenance Chemicals Garbage Collection Fee Maintenance Office Supplies Operating Supplies Permit Postage Software Telephone Testing Utilities Water/Sewer- Other Total Water/Sewer Total Expense Net Ordinary Income Net Income  9.75 529.40 35,712.56 36,241.96  27.90 1,582.77 2,389.38 2,266.53 6.90 330.67 98.94 6,703.09 6,703.09 1,155.46 950.00 2,105.46  3,080.00 2,490.00 5,570.00 550.00 389.63 599.00 -269.08 440.00 315.00 176.35 4,930.14 2,832.17 173.16 723.46 1,073.00 34.98 236.35 129.63 83.00 2,756.16 45.63 20,788.58 78,030.83 -5,095.52 -5,095.52  Page 2    1:51 PM 12/08/22 Accrual Basis  City of Cumby Profit & Loss October through November 2022  Oct-N Nov 22  Ordinary Income/Expense Income Subdivision Fees PD Fines Interest Earned License & Permits Misc Revenues- Utility Permits/Registrations Public Safety Department Accident Report Total Public Safety Department Tax & Franchise Fees Property Reduction Sales Tax Property Tax Sales Tax Tax & Franchise Fees Other Total Tax & Franchise Fees Water- Sewer New Service Connection Fee Water Transfer Fee Garbage Revenue Late Fee Sales Tax Collected Sewer Revenue Water Revenue Total Water Sewer Water Deposit Total Income Gross Profit Expense Building Inspector Administration Fire Dpt utilities Late Fees & Interest Office Expense Insurance Legal Fees Maintenance Mayor/Council Expenses Membership Office Supplies Postage Professional Fees Software Technology Telephone Training Utilities Total Administration Mayor & Council Mayor & Council Expense Mayor & Council Other Total Mayor & Council Municipal Court  300.00 14,771.01 106.79 119.00 2,858.71 2,204.88 12.00 12.00 -758.53 33,361.59 25,706.87 6,624.07 64,934.00 105.00 70.00 9,544.06 1,078.29 744.06 9,343.62 16,415.32 37,300.35 350.00 122,956.74 122,956.74 236.92 236.55 5,868.26 57.71 8,098.20 -3,802.00 62.50 742.49 254.97 129.17 49.10 5,500.00 107.77 856.87 435.32 184.00 222.91 19,003.82 320.12 225.00 545.12  Page 1    1:51PM 12/08/22 Accrual Basis  City of Cumby Profit & Loss October through November 2022  Oct-Nov2 22 -7.32 84.00 35.99 374.49 8,362.22 6,652.08 361.63 222.91 16,086.00 19.93 19.93 564.80 529.40 2,833.84 86,835.14 90,763.18  Alliance. Bank Fee Legal Fees Postage Security State Fees Technology Telephone Utilities Total Municipal Court Park mprovements Utilities Total Park Improvements Payroll Expenses Medical Coverage-various City % Medical Assistance Expense PENSION EXPENSE Payroll Expenses - Other Total Payroll Expenses Public Safety Police Department Postage Technology Auto Repair & Maintenance Equipment Equipment Repairs Fuel License & Support Maintenance Office Supplies Telephone Uniforms Utilities Police Department- Other Total Police Department Total Public Safety Public Works Street Lights Street Repair Total Public' Works Water Deposit Refund Water/Sewer ARPAI Project Expense First &F Frisco Repair ARPAI Project Expense- Other Total ARPA Project Expense Water Sewer Main Repair Materia Technology Bank Fee Membership Water Meters Mowing Automobile Repairs Building Maintenance Chemicals Deposit Refund Garbage Collection Fee  43.65 3,084.37 2,742.68 775.00 43.00 4,974.33 1,200.00 12.00 66.77 879.40 8.99 258.96 4.42 14,093.57 14,093.57 2,311.68 950.00 3,261.68 100.00  3,680.73 4,487.50 8,168.23 550.00 766.69 373.60 825.00 -269.08 440.00 398.90 315.00 176.35 100.00 9,308.37  Page 2    1:51PM 12/08/22 Accrual Basis  City of Cumby Profit & Loss October through November 2022  Oct- Nov: 22 517.00 5,664.34 37.50 369.38 2,309.75 2,323.00 625.18 1,842.13 1,474.95 466.85 391.00 41.51 5,798.86 45.63 43,060.14 187,170.36 -64,213.62 -64,213.62  Legal Fee Maintenance Mileage Office Supplies Operating Supplies Permit Postage Sales Tax Paid Software Telephone Testing Tools & Equipment Utilities Water/Sewer Other Total Water/Sewer Total Expense Net Ordinary Income Net Income  Page 3    11:15 AM 12/08/22  City of Cumby Vendor Balance Summary As of November 30, 2022  Nov: 30,22 391.00 2,490.00 236.35 50.09 160.00 4,792.60 1,590.62 18,533.99 -278.00 1,182.00 62.50 436.35 5,867.60 247.00 950.00 176.35 18,340.35 5,000.00 16,285.00 129.68 6,000.00 222.79 4,930.14 55.00 1,073.00 2,009.80 78,934.21  Ana Lab Corporation ASCO Equipment AVR, Inc. Bobkat Enterprises, Inc. Bureau Veritas North America Inc. Card Service Center Chris Childers Constellation Energy ELLENI BAILEY Hall Oil Company Hopkins County Fire Extinguisher Company inTouch by CumbyTel IRS Liberty National Life Insurance Company Marriott Tree & Land Services LLC Matheson Tri-Gas, Inc. Messer Fort McDonald Mike Ward, CPA Northeast Texas Disposal O'Reilly Auto Parts Public Management, INC Quill Corporation Republic Services Secure Shredding and Recycling Texas Commission On Environmental Quality Underground Utility Supply  TOTAL  Page 1    Pulplc wWoR K5  NNOU- -DIC 65  Rowhne Read wells Plmps check Chlocine docnewt  for State.  ChcK wWR Lift statien  Cleah loar SCRESN  Docuvent foc Stats.  watee. Dau Repar 5 leaks or boreaks  Shut Down well 3+4 +o pepair Maw Digup Locate Jalve on ouside of fence Tb Shut Ta k DOLUN StlIhas feec Valve to iCnk lue Cant Locats Locot meler for 1a MME R Drie Seral Holsin Dart there Mairs services  hoe cen Piyed dant geH dry znouchto SHougko  Out 18 mekrs 44 nell  Regislers Peplacce - Shppecl 1-8-a5  osk Wak Dan    4 Seuer Uues En Caty Por Clogs.  On gous 15 s+ Prosect  Shops  Awatins on Olms fo- Cio seser Le  to Dekernin f collepsedor Not EDonelforf 37 WORK orders Tassved be Maint h clucks 18 Pegiskr Replace hent CWcR teosh Twte Wecklet aso Decoralod ParHal for Chst as  DEKordes 18 wopk, oflers Tssted b4 Caly Ha/  ark  bu AMS4-IRE9H 22    8+22    -  -  # 9      9  8 E    d   3    POLICR  ETYOF GUMBY 1856  Cumby Police Department November 2022 Activity Report  Calls for Service Warning Citations Citations  577 86 55 141 4 2 9 10  Total Traffic Contacts Crash Reports Incident Reports Offense Reports Arrests  Coffee, Cops & Cars will be held at the City Park on December 10th. It has become a big success each month we do this, with several participants and citizens stopping by and most stay the - Santa will be available to visit with kids & Adults!  entire 3-4 hours.  This event will be later than normal Adding Hot Cocoa to the free menu Baked goods will be available as well City tree lighting event will follow at dark  Noon until 4pm    Great Community event  Would like to see City employees and/or Council attend We are truly making a difference with our citizens! We are making this a monthly event (when possible) on a Saturday morning, weather permitting, to increase our community involvement and interactions with the public and  our first responders.  Cumby Christmas Parade is Thursday December 15th @ 7pm.  Encouraging people to participate.  Weare looking into grants for new patrol cars as well as new  equipment  We are at 80% in regards to full police staffing.  - Cumby Police Department still has one Police Officer opening that remains frozen at this time.  Should anyone have any questions, comments, or concerns regarding the Police Department, please visit with Chief Hundley directly to avoid any hearsay and/or rumor control. Thank you.    CITY OF CUMBY BUILDING PERMIT REPORT December: 13,2022 (Reporting November 2022 Activity)  1. Commercial Building Permit:  a. AGreat Outdoor RV Center, Cumby is moving along and will install fencing soon  Settled question from abutting property; AGORV put area back "as was" at the  request ofthe owner.  ii. COO- - Certificate of Occupation issued!  2. Residential Permit:  a. Building Permit issued:  Permits for several Solar installations have been applied for and are underway  Building Inspections are occurring on completed projects and payments have been made to City of Cumby; in turn, City of Cumby will make payments to. Bureau Veritas for inspection services. Requirements for permits has slowed down considerably since summer. It will likely be cyclical    SHNOH/NVIN  39vsn H3IVM  ABONWIS/NOUYPISAN, E 2 0  VAII 3 8 8 4 9 3 coor 6  TVOIGIWI 9F  BFE a  3HI a8nionaIs 4 3 4 2  o 3 1  3813 JVD 1 o9m 2 1 3 o 1o  IHH SSVHS E D0 5 -  39VINOV 5  # a  ALNNOD 5 eg De 94 m E Da DE W 8  ALID E 9 9 7 4 7 3 0o 3 0 2        ORDINANCE NO. 2010-1-03  AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CUMBY, TEXAS REAUTHORIZING A LOCAL SALES AND USE TAX WITHIN THE CITY AT THE RATE OF ONE FOURTH (1/4) OF ONE PERGENT (1%) TO PROVIDE REVENUE FOR MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF MUNICIPAL STREETS PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 327, TEXAS TAX CODE; DIRECTING THE CITY SECRETARY TO NOTIFY THE STATE COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS OF THE RESULTS OF THE LOCAL SALES AND USE TAX ELECTION HELD WITHIN THE CITY ON NOVEMBER 3, 2020; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.  WHEREAS, at a special election held on November 3, 2020 (the "Election") reauthorization of a sales and use tax ati the rate of one-fourth ofone pertaining to the  pursuant to and in accordance with law there was submitted to the of the City of Cumby, Texas (the "City") a proposition to provide revenue for maintenance and repair of provisions of Chapter 327, Texas Tax Code (the "Code"); and  duly qualified voters percent (1/4 of 1%) pursuant to the  ("Proposition") municipal streets  WHEREAS, on November 3, 2020, the returns from the Election were Nozp2D-li-tha canvassed.n accordance with law and it was determined by the adoption of that a majority of the voters of the City voting at the Election Ordinance reauthorization of said sales and use tax and by such vote approved the voted for the  duly  use tax; and  said sales and  WHEREAS, Section 327 of the Code provides that a  reauthorize the sales and use tax authorized by Chapter 327 of municipality the Code may adopt or  held in the municipality; and  at an election  WHEREAS, in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 327 oft the with the reauthorization of the sales and use tax as described herein, the Tax Code, of all sales and use taxes, including the tax approved pursuant to the combined rate  by the City and other political subdivisions of the State having exceed two percent at any location in the City; and  in Election, imposed territory the City will not  WHEREAS, the City Council, by the adoption of this reauthorize and levy a sales and use tax at the rate of one-fourth Ordinance, of  desires to one percent (1/40 of  1%) to provide revenue for maintenance and repair of  municipal streets.  NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL  OF CUMBY, TEXAS:  OF THE CITY    ATTEST:  Cati Repet6 Codi Reynolds, City Secretary APPROVED. ASTO FORM:  Edgar JGarrett, Jr., City Attornéy  S  Msao        20231 Dates Inc conjunction with Employee Handbook, Issued April 16, 2021  Issued 01/01/2023  OFFICIAL HOLIDAYS  Officials Holidays- The following legal holidays will be observed as official holidays of the City ofCumby- 2023  2023 HOLIDAYS  DATE January Ist  DATE OBSERVED January 2, 2023 (*Sunday Holiday willl be taken on Monday) January 16, 2023 February 20, 2023 April 7, 2023 May 29, 2023 July 4, 2023 September 4, 2023 taken on Friday) November 23, 2023 November 24, 2023 December 25, 2023 (*Sunday holiday will be taken on Monday = Xmas) December 27, 2023 (*Monday is taken as Xmas Eve & Tuesday as Xmas Day break) January Ist (*Sunday holiday will be taken on Monday) ** Note re: 1/1/2024 will be taken on the Tuesday 1/2/2025** Birth Date of] Employee**  NEW YEAR'SI DAY  MARTIN LUTHER KING,JRI DAY 3"'MONDAY- January  PRESIDENT'S! DAY 3rd MONDAY-I February  GOOD FRIDAY MEMORIAL DAY INDEPENDENCE DAY  Friday before Easter Last Monday in May (Tuesday) November 1lth 4th Friday in November December 24th December 25th December 31st  LABOR DAY First Monday in September THANKSGIVING; 4th Thursday in November  November 10, 2023 (*Saturday holiday will be  VETERAN'S DAY  DAY AFTER THANKSGIVING  CHRISTMAS EVE CHRISTMAS DAY NEW YEARS EVE EMPLOYEES BIRTHDAY  ** Employees will be allowed to take one day of their choosing within the month of their birthday    This is the draft ofthe Hopkins County Hazard Mitigation Plan Five Year Update. Hazard Mitigation is defined as any sustained action taken to reduce or eliminate the long-term risk to life and property from hazard events. Itis an on-going process that occurs before, during, and after disasters and serves to break the cycle of The Texas Plans are reviewed by the Texas Department of] Emergency Management and approved by FEMA. The Hopkins County Hazard Mitigation Plan Five Year Update is being edited for content and design and we are making it available for the public to view and comment on. If you have any questions or  damage and repair in hazardous areas.  comments regarding its content, please contact:  Don Shipp  Hazard Mitigation Planner Ark-Tex Council ofGovernments 4808 Elizabeth St. Texarkana, TX 75503 903-255-3535    HAZARD MITIGATION  ACTION PLAN FOR  HOPKINS COUNTY TEXAS  AND' THEJURISDICTIONSOF  COMO, CUMBY, and SULPHUR SPRINGS  Five Year Update  INCORPORATED AND UNINCORPORATED  AREAS  DEVELOPED BY ARK-TEX COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS  Date    TABLE OF CONTENTS HOPKINS COUNTY  Subject  Page/s  Cover Table ofContents Forward Federal Authorities State Authorities Purpose Plan Organizational Structure The Planning Process Benefits ofl Mitigation Planning The Multi-urisdictional Planning Process Organize Resources Risk and Vulnerability Assessment Economic Considerations Resource Information Adoption mplementation and Maintenance MAP: Hopkins County Map: Hopkins County Location inTexas County Government Participating Jurisdictions Public Involvement  SECTIONI  SECTIONII  Ark Tex Council ofGovernments Contributors Hazard Mitigation Team Members Table: Area Stakeholder Contacts SECTIONI III Hazards Table: Population Estimates 2013 Table: Hazards by Area of Risk Map: Some Places are Riskier Than Others Table: Hazards How and Why Determining Risk Table: Potential Severityofi impact Table: Probability of Future Events Table: Warning Time Table: Duration Table: Priority Risk Index Vulnerability Property Damage Assessment Tables Hazard Identification and Assessment Extreme Weather Hazard Assessment Elements Hazard Analysis  2    SECTION II  Hazard Descriptions Flood Maps: Flood Plain Flood Plain Maps Table: Flood Risk Tornadoes  Table: Flooding Past Occurrences in Hopkins County Flood Location, Probability Impact, Vulnerability, Summary Table: Tornadoes in Hopkins County 1955-2014 Map: Wind Zones in the United States Table: The Enhanced Fujita Scale Table Tornado Past Occurrences in Hopkins County Hopkins County Tornado Risk Tornado Location, Probability, Vulnerability, Impact, Summary Thunderstorm Winds The Beaufort Scale Table: Thunderstorm Winds Past Occurrence in Hopkins County Thunderstorm Winds Probability. Vulnerability, Impact, Location,  Hopkins County Thunderstorm Winds-Risk  Summary Winter Storms Table: Wind Chill Chart  Potential Damage/Loss Due to Ice Storms Past Occurrences oflce.Storms in Hopkins County Table: Hopkins County Winter Storms Risk  Winter Storm: Location, Impact, Probability, Vulnerability, Summary Table: Combined NOAA?TORRO Hailstorm Intensity Scales Historyoftallstors in Hopkins County Table: Past Occurrence of Hailstorm in Hopkins County Table: Hopkins/County Hailstorm Risk Table: DescrplonsofHalstoms n Hopkins County with Property Location, Probability, Impact, Vulnerability, Summary  Hailstorm  Damage Windstorms Drought  Map: Palmer Drought Severity Index by Texas Climatic Divisions Map: Palmer Drought Severity Index January 2006 Map: U.S. Drought Monitor Map: Texas Drought Monitor Hopkins County Drought Past Occurrences Hopkins County Drought Risk Extreme Heat  Drought Probability, Vulnerability, Impact, Location, Summary  3    Hopkins County Extreme Heat Extreme Heat Past Occurrences Table: Excessive Heat noted by NOAA Data Center NOAA National Weather Service Heat Index Hopkins County Extreme Heat Risk Earthquakes Modified Mercalli Intensity Scale Earthquake Magnitude Scale Map: Earthquake Risk Map: Earthquakes Felt in Texas Map: Tectonic Map of Texas  Extreme Heat: Probability, Vulnerability, Impact, Location, : Summary  Map: Historical earthquakes in Northeast Texas Map: Earthquake in the Central United States Northeast Texas Earthquakes of magnitude 3 orGreater Past Occurrence of Earthquake in Hopkins County Table: Hopkins County Earthquake Risk Dam Failure Table: Dam size classification Table: Dam Hazard Classification Table: Hopkins County Dams Table: Hopkins County Dam Failure Risk Map: Hopkins County Dams AF History ofWildfires in Texas Table: Major Fire Causes  Earthquake: Probability, Location Vulnerability Impact, Summary  Dam Failure Locationl Probability, Vulnerability, Impact Summary  Wildfire  ISO FireP Protection Classes for Hopkins County Table: Expected Fire Conditions withVarying KBDI Levels Potential Wildfire Damagesand Lossesin Hopkins County Past Occurrences of Wildfire in Hopkins County Graph: Numberof.Wildires Reported by Agency 2005-2009 Graph: Cause of Wildfires reported by Agency Map: Outdoor Burn Bans Legend: Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) Map: Hopkins County WUI Map: Como WUI Map: Cumby WUI Map: Sulphur Springs WUI Table: Hopkins County Wildfire Risk Hopkins County Goals  Wildfire Probability, Vulnerability, Impact, Location, Summary  SECTIONIV  4    Plan Update Mitigation Strategy Method of Prioritization: STAPLE+E Current Hopkins County Actions  Hopkins County Actions Disposition of Original Hopkins Co. Actions Comprehensive Range of Specific Mitigation Actions Tables  Como Cumby Sulphur Springs Hopkins County  SECTIONV  Implementation, Monitoring, Evaluating, Updating and Integration  Monitoring and Implementation Updating Integration Signed Resolutions Meeting Sign in Sheets Minutes Public Notice Sample Stakeholder E-mail Website Posting Update Signed Resolutionsfrom 2007 Plan Meeting Notes (Original Plan) Work Sheets  APPENDIX: Old Data, Statistics, Maps, Information Priorto  Hopkins County People and Economy Tables (2007 plan) Sulphur Springs People and) Economy Tables/2007plan) Como People and Economy Tables(2007 plan) Cumby People and Economy Tables(2007 plan)  Maps  5    FORWARD  Development of a comprehensive all-hazard Mitigation Plan was approved by the Division of Emergency Management, Texas Department ofPublic Safety, in a letter dated February 21,2003. The Planning Project Number is DR-1379-3.1456. This Hazard Mitigation Plan identifies the potential impact of natural and man-made hazards that threaten the nine (9) county region of the Ark-Tex Council of governments. The specific counties are as follows: Bowie, Cass, Morris, Franklin, Hopkins, Lamar, Red River, Titus, and Delta. This section is for HOPKINS COUNTY  and includes the cities of Sulphur Springs, Como, and Cumby, Texas  FEDERAL AUTHORITIES  Robert T. Stafford Disaster Reliefand Emergency Assistance Act (Stafford Act)  Public Law (PL) 106-390 (Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000)  Code of] Federal Regulations (CFR) 44 44 CFR Parts 78, 201, and 206  STATE AUTHORITIES  Emergency Management Plan for Hopkins County.Texas  Joint Resolution Between the CountyofHopkins, Texas, and the cities of Sulphur Springs, Como,  and Cumby, Texas.  Inter-local Agreements with the Ark-Tex Councilof Governments  6    SECTIONI  HOPKINS COUNTY TEXAS  PURPOSE  The goal ofall mitigation efforts is long-term risk reduction. The emphasis on sustained actions to reduce long-term risk differentiates mitigation from preparedness and response tasks that are required to survive a disaster and from recovery tasks, which are essentially the return to pre- disaster status. Mitigation actions follow a disaster focus on making the situation safer and better than before the incident occurred. Mitigation is an essential component of emergency management. Effective mitigation actions can decrease the impact, the requirements and the expense of future hazard events. None of the communities in this plân have been designated for special consideration because of minority or economically lsdramegedpopulaiom: Hazard mitigation planning is never ending. The primary purpose oft this planis to ensure that the residents, visitors, and businesses.in! Hopkins County, Texas are safe and secure from natural hazards by reducing the risk and vulnerability before disasters happen, through federal, state, and local community communication, public education, research,and data analysis. This plan is intended to serve as a guide in coordinating andimplemening.lwzanrd mitigation policies, The Hopkins auybmimsanss Plan has beendèveloped, and the assessment level ofplanning preparednessis Intermediate. TheHazard Mitigation Action Plan update will only serve to enhance the County's already considerable capabilities in recognizing, planning for, responding to;and. recovering from disaster. The County's history of the careful development, monitoring, and integration of emergency management and hazard mitigation planning is testamentto its standing.commitment to make thejurisdictions as disaster-resistant as possible. The Plans, ordinances, maps and codes_were reviewed by the Hazard Mitigation Committee and staffbefore mitigation action items and implementation strategies were determined. Information gathered from the Plans, ordinances, maps, permits, and codes were considered and incorporated into this Hazard Mitigation Plan. The lack of various plans and codes were considered also. This was factored in when considering the various mitigation action items and implementation Wecannot control natural phenomena such as floods, tornadoes, winter storms, wildfires and other hazardous events. Despite their destructiveness, these occurrences are part oft the natural system. While we cannot prevent natural hazards, we can reduce some oft their adverse consequences. We cana avoid the worst-case. scenario when a hazard does occur by managing the known characteristics  programs, and projects.  /  strategies.  ofthe hazard.  7    The following objectives will be addressed in the plan:  What hazards could occur Frequency of occurrence Vulnerability to each hazard Hazards with greatest risks Prioritized mitigation actions  Hazards impact on community and severity ofimpact  PLAN ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE  Organizational Structure  Ark-Tex Council of Governments (ATCOG), is an organization comprised of city and county governments, colleges, service organizations, (school districts, chambers of commerce, etc., with the goal tol build strength through regional cooperation. Iti is through this regional cooperation that ATCOG can serve its members by working ocontinualyimprove the economic, social, ATCOG served as the coordinating agencyforthe development oft the plan. As the coordinator, ATCOG had many responsibilities including administration, content organization, and text development. The following is al brief summary ofATCOG's responsibilities for the plan:  educational, and safety aspects ofliferfor citizens ofHopkins_County.  Assign a lead planning staffmember to_provide technical assistance and necessary data tothel Hopkins County Hazard Mitigation Planning Team (HMPT). Schedule, coordinate.and facilitate community meetings with the assistance of the Provide any necessary materials, handouts, etc., necessary for public planning meetings. Work with the planning teamto collect and analyze data and develop goals and Prepare, based on community inputand team direction, the first draft oft the plan and provide technical writing assistance for review, editing and formatting. Coordinate with stakeholders within the cities and the unincorporated areas of Hopkins Submit the final plan tothe State ofTexas and provide follow up technical assistance to the Hopkins County/Community Mitigation Planning Team to correct any noted deficiencies subsequent to the review oft the plan by the State ofTexas. Upon approval by the State ofTexas, submit the updated plan to FEMA and provide follow up technical assistance to the Hopkins County Community Mitigation Planning Team to address any noted deficiencies subsequent to the review of the plan by FEMA. Coordinate adoption and final approval process by all City and Town Councils and the Submit a final plan, with adoption documentation and approval signatures for all participating, jurisdictions, to the State and FEMA and ensure plan is noted as complete  planningt team.  implementation strategies.  County duringplan deyelopment.  Commissioners Court oft the updated and approved FEMA plan.  and approved by both agencies.  8    Prepare for and attend City Counci/Commissioners Court/public meetings during plan Complete and acquire approval of all necessary forms associated with the application for  consideration and plan adoption process.  Hopkins County's Mult-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Grant.  Al Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Planning Team (HMPT) was formed consisting of representatives appointed by local jurisdictions to work together with ATCOG in the plan  development. The team's primary duties were:  Ensure that the Hopkins County HMPT includes representatives from the neighborhood stakeholders' groups. Each participating city must provide at least one representative to the county team and provide active support and input.ATCOG will approve the final Assist ATCOG staff with identifying hazardsand estimatingpotential losses from future Assist ATCOG in developing and prioritizing mitigation actions toaddress the identified  composition oft the planning team.  hazard events. risks.  Assist ATCOG in coordinating meetings to develop the plan. Identify the community resourcesavailable to support the planning effort. Assist with recruiting participants forplanning meetings.  Gain the support of eghbonoodsakcholdes for the recommendations resulting from After adoption,a appoint members to acommittee to monitor and work toward plan After adoption, publicize theplan to neighborhood interests and ensure new community Subsequent to State ofTexas and FEMA-approval oft the plan, assume responsibility for bringing the plantolife by ensuring it remains relevant by monitoring progress, through regular maintenanceand implementation projects. Ensure that the Hopkins County HMPTincludes representatives from the neighborhood stakeholders' groups. Each participating city must provide at least one representative to the county team and provide active supporta and input,ATCOG will approve the final composition ofthe planning  thej planning process. implementation.:  membersare aware ofthe plan andi its contents.  team.  THE PLANNING PROCESS  BENEFITS OF MITIGATION PLANNING actions to reduce losses from future natural disasters.  1.I Increases public awareness and understanding ofvulnerabilities. as well: as support for specific 2. Builds partnerships with diverse stakeholders increasing opportunities to leverage data and resources ini reducing workloads as well as achieving shared community objectives.  9    3. Expands understanding of potential risk reduction measures to include structural and regulatory 4. Informs development, prioritization, and implementation ofmitigation projects. Benefits accrue over the life oft the project as losses are avoided from each subsequent hazard event.  tools, where available, such as ordinances and building codes.  The Multi-Jurisdictiona Planning Process.  A multr-jurisdiction plan was chosen to best prepare the communities of Hopkins County for Hazards. The. Ark Tex Council of governments worked handi in hand with the jurisdictions within the planning area of Hopkins County to develop thecurrent plan. It is through this regional cooperation that ATCOG can serve its members by working to continually improve the economic, Mitigation plans need to be a living document and to ensure this the plan must be monitored, evaluated, and updated on a five-year or less cycle. This includès incorporatingthe mitigation plan into county and local comprehensive.or capital improvement plans as they are developed. Effective planning efforts result in practical and useful plans, but written plans are only one element in the process. The planning process is as important as the plan itself. A successful planning process organizes resources by encouraging cooperation and bringing together a cross- section of government agencies, local entities,concemed citizens and other stake holders to reach consensus on how to achieve a desired outcome or resolve a community issue. Applying a community wide approachand including multipleaspects adds validity to thej plan. Those involved gain a beter-understanding ofthep problemand how,solutions and actions were devised. The result isa common set of community: values and widespread support for directing financial, technical,  social, educational, and safety aspects oflife for citizens  Organize Resources:  and human resources toanagreedi lupon action.  Ac comprehensive county approach was taken in developing the plan. An open public involvement process was established for the public, neighboring communities, regional agencies, businesses, academia, etc. to provide opportunities for everyone to become involved in theplanningprocess: and toi make their views known. This was done byhaving public meetings that were advertised with notices in public places and by media press Each participant was given an explanation of the Hazard Mitigation Planning Process. These opportunities were also used to gather hazard information, develop mitigation The review and incorporation of appropriate existing plans, studies, reports, technical information, and other research was included into the plan during its drafting process  releases.  strategies, and edit the plan during the writing process.  10    Support and information were obtained from other government programs and agencies such as the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), US Geological Survey (USGS), NOAA Weather, etc.  Risk and Vulnerability Assessment:  The plan must be reactive to hazards that face the community. It is not sufficient to just identify the hazards. The potential consequences of these hazards must be assessed. This phase included identifying and profiling all hazards, assessing vulnerability and risk. Research into the history of Hopkins County to document past disasters was required. Local libraries, national weather records A general assessment included using local residents, historical data, Texas State Mitigation Plan, Local or Regional Reports, Strategic Plans, Flood, Studies, and other data to establish the  and the life experiences from local residents were used to assessthe plan.  following:  The type, location and extent of all hazardsthat can affect thej jurisdiction, both historically Past occurrences ofhazard events in or nearthe community and the severity, duration, and Description of the jurisdicionsvalinerabliy to those hazards including types and numbers of existing and future buildings, infrastructure and critical facilities in identified hazard General descriptionofland uses anddevelgprment.frends forfuture land use decisions. The development ofa a Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard.Mitigation Plan involves the use ofr many types of information including historical data on previous disasters, information on critical infastructures,zoning and floodplains.maps, records, charts, etc., from many sources.  and int the future.  the resulting influences on thearea.  areas.  Probability orl likelihood ofl hazard,occurrence.  Develop Mitigation Strategies:  Written Strategies were developed to demonstrate how  1  Hopkins County, Texas intends to reduce  losses identified in the Risk Assessment Iti includes goals and objectives to guide the selection of mitigation activities and reducèpotential losses. Thisi isab blueprint forreducing thej potential losses  identified in the riskassessment., The Mitigation Strategy also includes:  Ad description of mitigation objectives meant to reduce long-term vulnerabilities. These objectives were identified by the HMPT using hazard profiles, survey assessments, etc. Identification and a comprehensive analysis ofai range of mitigation actions and projects. An Action Plan describing how the mitigation actions and projects were prioritized, and  how they would be implemented and administered.  11    Economic Considerations  Hopkins County and the jurisdictions of Como, Cumby, and Sulphur Springs have very limited budgets. Como, and Cumby, have volunteer fire departments. Hopkins County has a total population of35,161. Their tax base and the annual budget are low. They will have to rely on grants and volunteerism to accomplish the bulk of the projects. Building codes are nearly non- existent and the public works department is limited to a few individuals that have multiple job  responsibilities.  Resource Information  Resource information was obtained from the following government programs and agencies: National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), which providedinformation about flooding and The US Geological Survey (USGS), provided information that was incorporated into the Natural Resources Conservation Service NRCS.poradiniomaton about water management and climate change thatâre found in the identified hazards of drought and extreme The Texas Hazard Mitigation Plan helped to develop the common language used in the The Emergency Management Plan of Hopkins County provided information regarding current emergency management preparedness. The information helped determine the most Fort Worth. Texas Mitigation Plan providedanexample of action tables that was used to Texas Wildfire Risk Assessment Portal(IXWRAP) provided statistical graphs and maps regarding wildfireactivity in Hopkins County. This information is found in the wildfire section NOAA Weather web site provided information regarding climate data and global warming, The US Census Bureau provided statistics and population information found throughout the  actions needed to satisfy compliance with NFIP.  hazards of drought and flooding.  heat.  /  Hopkins Mitigation Plans.  immediate needs relating toall identified mitigatedhazards.  organizeand clarify the actions.  ofthe Plan.  plan.  12    Team Members were informed oft thej progress, discussed issues, and were notified ofany changes to FEMA's guidelines for the creation oft the plan. Existing plans were reviewed to determine how they might bei incorporated into the HMAP. The Emergency Management Coordinator of Hopkins County and the Mayors (or their appointees) of Como, Cumby, and  Sulphur Springs and will oversee the Mitigation! Plan. Adoption, Implementation and Maintenance:  This describes the system that Hopkins County and the participating, jurisdictions have established to monitor thej plan; provides a description ofhow, when, and by whom the HMPT process and mitigation actions will be evaluated; presents the criteria used to evaluate the plan; Through citizen involvement, the plan reflects community issues, concerns, and new ideas and perspectives on mitigation opportunities. Mitigation team members consist of representatives from various county departments and representatives from private organizations, businesses, and various city government officials. Hopkins County entered into a contract with The Ark-Tex Council of Governments Council of Governments in Texarkana, Texas, to develop the plan. The Mitigation Action Team assisted in developing plan goals ànd action items and shared their Newspaper postings helped publicize the meeting to neighboring counties and non-profits or other interested parties. The Ark-Tex Councilof Governments staff! has also met numerous times, had numerous telephone conversations, and worked individually with officials and employees from Upon approval by FEMA the plan will be submitted to the County by the Mitigation Planner for final signatures. The Planwill be available for public viewing at the county seat and the city hall  and explains how the plan will be maintained and updated.  expertise to create ai more comprehensive plan.  the County and each ofthecitiesin: gatheringt the data necessary forthe plan.  ofComo, Cumby,and Sulphur Springs.  13    Hopkins County  Legend Major Roads Interstakes USH Haghway State Highway Farm Road  Majar Watenways Lakes Clles  3.  FML1537 Suiphur Springs  EMI4PP  FM3105-FM3105  FM1567  10 Miles  Lake Recervoir  MAPOF HOPKINS COUNTY  14    Hopkins County Location in Texas  15    County Government  County government is spelled out in the Texas Constitution, which makes counties functional agents ofthe state. Thus, counties, unlike cities, are. limited int their actions to areas ofresponsibility At the heart of each county is the commissioner's court. Hopkins County has four-precinct commissioners and a county judge who serve on this court. This body conducts the general business of the county and oversees financial matters. The major elective offices found include the county attorneys, county and district clerks, county treasurer, tax assessor-collector, justices oft the peace, and constables. There is an auditor appointed by the district courts. The plan is ai result ofa a joint effort between Hopkins_County officials.mayors, council members, and employees oft the cities of Como, Cumby,Sulphur Springs. Eachofthese entities has  specifically spelled out in laws passed by the legislature.  PARTICIPATINGJURISDICTIONS  participated int the formation oft this plan and Update.  County Government  County government is spelled out in the Texas Constitution, which makes counties functional agents ofthe state. Thus, counties, unlikecities,are limitedintheiractions: to areas ofresponsibility  specifically spelled out in laws passed bythe legislature.  Economic Considerations  Hopkins County and the jurisdictions of Como, Cumby, and Sulphur Springs have limited revenues and the population is rural,so the needs of Hopkins County remain simple. The county does not have a budget that allows for projects thatican be tackled without assistance on the state or federal levels. The jurisdictions do nothave elaborate local governments and the entire county  is operated and maintained by ahandful  Red River County Jurisdictions Ranked -  by Population 19,510 16,014 808 752  Population Jurisdiction Hopkins County Unincorporated Sulphur Springs Cumby Como  Ranking 2 3 4  16    The Hopkins County Hazard Mitigation Plan consists of] Hopkins County and the jurisdictions of The Hazard Mitigation Action Team assisted in developing plan goals and action items by using their own skills sets and knowledge to create a more comprehensive plan. A variety of backgrounds and experience were evident in the team members, thus provided an eclectic view Team meetings, telephone calls and e-mail communication played a role in team member contact  Como, Cumby and Sulphur Springs  ofmitigation needs and solutions.  and plan completion. Important Dates are listed below:  Hopkins County Team Members Emergency MamagememiCordinator, Hopkins Co. Hopkins County Judge Como City Secretary Hopkins County Extension Agent Grant Coordinator Sulphur Springs Mayor  Andy Endsley Robert Newsom Mary Doss Jason Ricketson Mario Villarino Beth Wisenbaker John Sellers Robert Newsom  Kathy Springfield Deputy Emergency Management Coordinator, Hopkins Co.  Sulphur Springs Emergency Management Coordinator  Doug Simmerman Cumby Mayor  Robert Newsom is the Hopkins County Judge. He was appointed originally to his position after his predecessor resigned to become the Executivel Director oft the Ark-Tex Council of Governments. JudgeN Newsom hassincebeen electedto the post after serving out his appointed term. Mr. Newsom served as statédistrict) judge for 16 years. He has a law degree from Texas Judge Newsom has played acritical rolein developing the Hopkins County Team. Hel has offered guidance and advice regarding hazards and providing information that helped toi form  Tech University. action selection. Jason Ricketson  Jason Ricketson is the Sulphur Springs Emergency Management Coordinator. Mr. Ricketson served 17 years as patrol, patrol Supervisor and K-9 officer. He has a degree in science. Jason was very helpful in finding priority actions for the city of Sulphur Springs. He offered many creative suggestions to the plan regarding appropriate actions for the city. Mr. Ricketson kept  close communications with ATCOG during the planning process.  17    Mario Villarino  Dr. Mario Villarino is the county extension agent. He has earned advanced degrees in veterinary medicine and microbiology. Dr. Villarino has been very helpful in offering suggestions, actions  and observations regarding crop damage due to extreme weather.  Beth Wisenbaker  Beth Wisenbaker is the Hopkins County Grant Coordinator. She has been an advocate for plan update development and has shared her enthusiasm with other planning team members while stressing the importance of plan completion. Ms. Wisenbaker has provided valuable information regarding her county and her precinct. She helped to prioritize actions chosen that would  enhance the safety and reduce property loss for her precinct.  Mary Doss  Mary Doss is the city secretary for Como. Inj thatrole she has information regarding most aspects oft the Como administration. She has been the to-go to person for current information in  the Hopkins County Hazard Mitigation Plan. John Sellers Sulphur springs - Doug Simmerman -  A list of possible stakeholders was developed, and contacts were made by phone and/or by e- mail. The listi includes the neighboring county. judges and members of the school system, the local hospital, the local farm agent, the local director oft the Red Cross. Further information  regarding participationwill be entered after draft posting.  18    Identified Area Stakeholders  Name Lucy Hebron County. Judge Misty Batts Director Jason Murray County. Judge Bobby Stovall County. Judge Mike Lamb Superintendent Wayne Wolfe County. Judge Public Participation  Title  Company Wood County Red Cross Delta County Hunt County SSISD Franklin County Texas Rains County  Location Quitman Paris,TX Cooper Greenville Sulphur Springs Sulphur Springs Texas Mt. Vernon Emory  Type of Contact Email Email Email Email Email Email Email Email  Paull Harvey Administrator Christus Mother Francis Hospital  Scott Lee  County Judge  Publicp participation is al key component to strategic planning processes. Citizen participation offers citizens the chance to voice their ideas, interests, and opinions. Opportunities were given to the On date a plan draft was posted on the Hopkins County website. Contact information was posted on the site. Notices were posted at the courthouse in the locali newspaper and on the Hopkins Website. Furtherinformation ganingpeticpuionivulu be entered after draft posting.  citizens ofH Hopkins County to participate in planning and to review the plan.  19