By TONY GUERRERO
Hays Post
The Ellis County Commission will consider approving the final draft of the community improvement district for Stonewood North Addition during its 8:30 a.m. meeting on Tuesday.
A community improvement district is a designated area where property owners agree to pay additional taxes or fees to fund road improvements. Subdivision roads in Ellis County are normally not maintained by the county.
The resolution would set a May 12 public hearing to consider creating the district and levying assessments. This follows the submission of a petition with the required homeowner signatures.
2027 budget direction
At the April 7 meeting, commissioners approved the 2027 budget development calendar and reviewed 2025 year-end financials.
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As work begins on the 2027 budget, commissioners are asked to provide early direction. The funding pool is set at 3/10 of a mill, totaling $162,125.
Outside agencies must submit requests by May 31 and will present their proposals to the commission on June 9. Department budgets are due May 15.
Other business
• Ellis County Public Works to present 2025 County Engineer's/Road Supervisor's annual report.
• Commission to consider authorizing the communications department to hire up to two part-time dispatchers.
• Ellis County Conservation District update.
You can view the full agenda here.