On Wednesday, October 15, the Gray County commissioners held their bi-monthly meeting, beginning with public comment regarding the application for tax abatements in the Gray County property tax reinvestment zone jurisdiction for the development of a data center. First to speak was Pampa ISD Superintendent Hugh Piatt.
“Thank you for serving and leading in our county. I know it can be challenging at times and this is one of those moments, so thank you for what you do. I want to tell you how this project would benefit our school system. Back in 2023, we passed a bond for $130 million and we started those projects and sold $72 million in bonds a year ago, so those projects are underway and we’re excited about it. We’ve got the project at the high school for the CTE and fine arts, and then we’ve got the Travis Elementary upgrades as well. I would love to say that those are the only things we need to update, but we still have a lot of work. This project is one of the projects if passed that would benefit us a lot. We can’t sell anymore bonds until our tax base inreases. Our school taxes are actually a little less now than they were when we passed the bond even though we sold $72 million. So we can’t tax anymore, and for us to do anymore projects, something else has to happen now and this is one of those projects that can help. There are a lot of needs in the district. For us to be able to build an ag farm, a bus barn, athletic facility updates, and our other elementary schools, we can’t do that without additional tax base in our county. Our athletic facility was put in 30 years ago as a temporary facility, and the other elementaries need upgrades. So we’re excited for the opportunity for this and it definitely would be a benefit for our district. From the ISD standpoint, we have great things in store.”
Next to speak was Mr. Meeker.
“I am a retired businessman and so I look at things from a business standpoint. The abatement we are talking about would be very desirable if we had an industry coming in here that would employ a lot of people, but I don’t see that. I don’t see these people employing hardly any people, but they want to take up resources. That’s the biggest problem I have. I have no problem with any kind of growth. But the Oglala is limited-it’s a finite resource. Amarillo, Pampa, and all these people in this region with their own properties are looking at the same depletion we all are. If we don’t do this thing, we couldn’t stop it at all in our area. I’m looking at that and the landowners who will be affected. Sometimes we think that tax abatements are good, but for the most part is they are not. Everybody in the county is entitled to a tax abatement if these people are because what are they going to bring us? Not very much, but they’re going to take a lot out of here-water and other resources. I’ve talked to judges in other counties who are doing the same thing, some successful and some not so happy. But we need to reconsider what we are doing. They’ll be gone in a few years, I gaurantee it, and their mess will still be here. Our resources will be depleted further. What did we gain on it? You should get a good return on your investment. I don’t see us getting that kind of return. I’m big on industry and employment. I would like to leave this place better than I found it, and I don’t see that happening with this. We’re not going to see another Cabot or Celanese probably ever, but if these people run out with the abatement, they’re not bringing us anything. They’re bringing us problems is my judgment. We’re not talking about poor people who need an abatement, we’re talking about wealthy people skinning us. That’s what happening, and look where they’re at all over the state-in smaller communities. They can deal with them easier than they can a major operation. They’ve been successful in bringing their industry, and we’ve been losing. We need industry, but we don’t need something that’s going to hurt us. And this is going to hurt us. I would really reconsider this abatement.”
Next to speak Cortnie Hale.
“As the president and CEO of the Pampa Chamber of Commerce, it is my honor to represent the voice of business, nonprofits, and residents of Gray County. I stand before you once again in strong support of Intersect Power, a company who has not only invested in our region, but invested in our people, partners, and future. From the beginning, Intersect Power has demonstrated what it means to be a true community partner. They have not just operated in Gray County, they have embedded themselves into its fabric. Whether it’s supporting local nonprofits, seeking out opportunities to serve, or showing up with real resources to make a difference in meaningful and lasting ways. Today, as Intersect Power transitions from renewable energy to a groundbreaking data center project right here in Gray County, we’re witnessing not just a simple business venture, we’re witnessing the next chapter of long-term community investment take shape. This project represents more than just innovation and infrastructure-it represents jobs, it represents growth, and it represents a commitment to building 21st century economy while keeping local values. And just like their previous work, Intersect Power approached this opportunity with transparency, collaboration, and deep respect for our community. We believe this project will serve as a catalyst as attracting new talent, generating local revenue, and placing Gray County on the map as a forward-thinking place to do business. But even more importantly, we believe Intersect Power will continue to lead by example, demonstrating the company coexisting with communities and not just in them. On behalf of the Pampa Chamber of Commerce, many of our nonprofits, schools, and community leaders who have worked alongside them, I whole-heartedly endorse Intersect Power and encourage continued support as they take the next step. I urge you to say yes to progress, say yes to partnership, and say yes to a stronger, smarter, and more connected Gray County. Thank you.”
Next to speak was Sena Brainard.
“This has never been a question of what a person or any individual can do with their property, but this is a fact: Intersect Power considers themselves too good, too priviledged, and too entitled to pay Gray County the full tax rate that is levyed on everybody in Gray County. From property to homes in Lefors, McLean, Pampa, to the ranchers and the farmers, to the industry, every piece of equipment and every piece of personal property that generates income for an individual, pays the rate you commissioners set. We can only challenge it at the appraisal district, but here’s Intersect Power saying, ‘your rate is too high, I don’t want to pay, and I will not come unless you lower my rate.’ This is also not a conversation of Pampa ISD, you do not represent them, you represent all of Gray County. The ISD has chosen in numerous elections where they have gotten themselves. They had two voter-approved tax rate increases, they’ve had three bond elections have passed in the last ten years, and two of them passed at $130 million. We just heard from the superintendent and I have shared with one of you the bonds, they’ve already issued Part B because they are building the music section. It has stated A and B, and they also have $30 million in reserve that has been numerously been reported by the Pampa News and their own former president of the Pampa ISD when he retired. Intersect Power is not a Celanese, they will not employ 250 people, they will not employe contractors, they will not be here for 70 years. They are also not Cabot International. Cabot International has been in our community since 1928. Has any of the top tier of Intersect Power or their ‘secret parter’ ever dispatched a family member to live in Pampa? I doubt it. The Cabot family until the late 60s, one of their family members lived in Pampa to learn the business.”
Next to speak was Rick Amerson.
“My question today is: have you done your due diligence on this project? I hold here about 30 research reports on data centers-environmental, technical, economic, civic. I don’t have time to read even the titles, but I hope you’ve read and studied similar papers. You’re about to greenlight a multi-billion dollar data center. How much time have you spent studying documents like these? Are you ready to rubber-stamp the request in 30 days with no due diligence? Why do you allow Intersect to whipsaw the council, demanding closed-door session with NDAs that block you fro speaking to the public, keeping everything secret between you and Intersect? Well, we citizens are downright unhappy with what little we do know, especially your plan to give away a few million dollars to a multi-trillion dollar enterprise-that’s trillion with a ‘t’-while ignoring the concerns of the local residents. We could give them the entire town of Pampa-all the houses, all the buildings, all the businesses, everything-and only increase the value of their corporation by one one-hundreth, of one percent. We want Pampa to thrive, but from everything we’ve seen so far (and that’s not much because we don’t know what you do in your secret meetings) from everything we have seen, Pampa is coming out on the short end of the stick. What’s the impact on emergency services when you drop a thousand acres of massive, hazardous buildings 15 miles outside of town? What new equipment and training will be needed? Who pays for it? We do. Not Intersect. Not Google. They want a tax-free ride on our backs. Are you Going to raise our taxes to cover it? You need to be fighting for us-not against us. Several themes in these papers need your attention: Have you completed an environmental study-or even commissioned one? Because I haven’t seen it. And for a project of this scale, that’s not optional. Projects like this can permanently destroy our precious playa lakes-and the reinvestment zone is full of them as seen in the picture. Once gone, they don’t come back. What about roads? A single concrete truck puts as much wear and tear on our caliche-based roads as 4,000 pickups. Why do you exempt them from ‘normal wear and tear’ when it’s anything but normal? One study links data center development to elevated cancer risks. What protections are you incorporating for Pampa residents already facing above-average cancer rates? And the promised jobs? They bring transient workforce-followed by a job bust. How does that help Pampa?”
Next to speak was Mayor Mike Borger.
“First of all I want to thank you for your hard work on this. I think it has been a strain on you and I appreciate you considering all the voices and making a decision. I want to remind you we elected you because we trust you, we think you’re wise, and we think you know what you’re doing and have more information than we do. So I know you’ve asked the right questions and done your own research and I trust you with the answer you are going to bring today. I would like to point out that Pampa, which is 80% of voters in Gray County, the leadership in Pampa and the people of Pampa are overwhelmingly in support over this. I want you to know that. They are the silent majority and probably aren’t here to speak. So we trust you with the outcome. The Meitner Project will encompass 5,500 acres, which is less than 1% of the whole land in Gray County. That leaves 99.1% of the land that can continue to be an agricultural powerhouse and continue to do what it has always done. This isn’t an either/or thing, agriculture or data center-we can do both. Both can propser. Our kids who are moving away when they graduate can stay here where they can have a career and earn good money. There’s a lot of misinformation, so I want to give you some facts from the most mature data centers in the United States in northern Virginia. About 15 years ago, the first data center was built and as they came on the tax roll, the statistics show that they paid $26 for every $1 of services they require. That’s the kind of addition they make, and that’s a fact, not guesswork. As far as jobs, for every job inside the data center, there are three jobs outside the data center. So there’s more jobs involved here than people are saying. These are not estimates, these are facts based on a long track record in Virginia. This is good for Gray County, it’s good for the citizens of Pampa, and it’s not an either/or proposition. We have to do both. I know you guys are going to make a wise decision today. I appreciate your service and thank you for your hard work on this.”
Next to speak was Warren Chisum.
“I suspect that the commissioners court can have things in front of you that you don’t have a clue about, but I actually was in a place one time where we had to ‘okay’ one of these data centers, and we did in the state of Texas. We have one in San Angelo, Texas, and it works okay. San Angelo citizens didn’t object to it or anything. If we ever lose all the buildings, we have a back up in our data center in San Angelo, and likewise we have rooms of computers, and we’ve been doing this a long time. I don’t see a lot of danger in a data center. You’re not going to get to go in there anyway. Another thing you heard mentioned that Virginia has many of them-663 data centers. They employ quite a few people as a state in direct relation to the data center-28,000 for the state. They talk a lot about the water and water is certainly an issue. I’m in the agricultural business and I don’t want to mess with the water, but they have air-cooled facilities and I understand that’s what Intersect wants to use because water is scarce everywhere. Will it create a lot of jobs? It will create more than you have now. I’ve lived in this county for many years and I’ve seen it do really well and not so well. It’s all about jobs coming in here. I am in favor of this.”
Next to speak was City Manager Shane Stokes.
“I’m here to discuss with you a little bit about my thoughts and opinions. First and foremost, if our state legislators continue to press their thumb upon cities and counties and limit our ability to generate revenue, we are going to have to think creatively and think outside the box to survive. That’s my opinion. I think we’re going to have to look under every rock going forward to maintain the level of services we provide the citizens. So if we pass over generational opportunities like this, I think we are going to be dying a slow death. Especially rural communities, if you’re population is flat or declining, you’re going to be in trouble. I will say about Intersect Power, they came into our community a couple of years ago, and they didn’t come in under the dark of night and start working their operation. They came in and said, ‘we’re here and we’re a community partner.’ They opened an office, they created a private/public partnership with the City of Pampa, they have been a great support for the Chamber of Commerce, they’ve been a corporate sponsor for the ISD, and they’ve been a good neighbor. From what I’ve seen, they want to be here and they want to be a part of our community. The City of Pampa is going to support you guys whatever your decision is. We just hope we don’t vote in a long slow death going forward.”
Next to speak was Denise Howard.
“I would like to start off by saying thank you to Lake Arrington and Jeff Haley for last Wednesday for actually going out to the very far east of Gray County in support of the fire we had. As I’m saying this, I have brought up this fact to one of you sitting up there to discuss: if Intersect is to come into Gray County to the east side where I do live, would there be any way y’all would be able to make a contract or just something to actually help with the wildfires we do have? We do not have any filler tanker stations out of there, and Lefors, McLean, Mobeetie or Miami are miles and miles away where a bunch of wildfires seem to be coming through our properties. Is there any way you could make a possibility to be able to put up stations or tankers to support our fire stations, our volunteer fire departments. That would be very beneficial. I’m not for Intersect coming, I do live in this reinvestment zone, my property is in this reinvestment zone. I’m not a fan of Intersect, but if they are coming in, we are going to have to be able to try to work together and this is the only kind of benefit I can see that would actually help us people who live out there and are going to be looking at this day after day. Seeing it and listening to it. There are two residences that are less than 160 yards from the front door, and the other would be less than 300 yards from his front door-these huge, massive buildings, and the solar farm would be at Justin’s. We have to look at this, it is on our lands. And as far as the reinvestment zones to be coming in, Intersect did not contact a bunch of us, I promise you that. We were slapped in the face with this. I found out through word of mouth. Here the fight began. We were blindsided by this. Again, I’m not against bringing in possibilities to Gray County. Have you looked at Pampa, have you looked at McLean, have you looked at Lefors? There are vacant buildings everywhere, there are houses for sale by the hundreds. In order to support this, yes we need to support our schools and that would be a great way to do it, but we need families brought in to be able to support our schools. That’s just my theory.”
Next to speak was Kathy Amerson.
“I want to talk about water. Water is essential for life and essential for Pampa. Yet AI data centers, like Intersect, propose using copias amounts of water. I know that Intersect has said it won’t take any of our water, but do we really believe that? Data centers right now, the backbone of artificial intelligence and computing, use vast amounts of water to cool their servers-the numbers are staggering. According to the Texas Water Development Board, Texas data centers are projected to consume 49 billion gallons of water in 2025 alone. That’s a lot and we don’t have an endless amount of it. The Microsoft Stargate data center in Abilene used 463 million gallons of water in two years with projects hitting over 400 billion gallons by 2030. All data centers lose most cooling water to evaporation. I’ve heard some say, ‘this is what the people want,’ but until this morning, I’ve never talked to anyone in Pampa that wanted this. So it’s interesting. Intersect has carried out a very clever public relations campaign by selectively making contributions to the Chamber of Commerce, and a few highly visible entities in Pampa, but that’s all it is. They’re trying to buy their way into getting permission to come in and effectively destroy Pampa’s natural resources, not only the water, but the land. We should talk to talk to the folks in Granbury, Texas who are suffering from the affects of their ill-advised venture in the data center world. They’re facing significant challenges there-health concerns, water restrictions, extremely high spike in crime, and environmental hazards, and yet the promised influx of jobs and advantages of the data center has never materialized in Granbury. I read an article about their experiences with their data center and a recent article in Time magazine. Their situation was just a chilling warning of what can happen to Pampa with our own proposed data center project. My grandparents came to Pampa in the early 1920s. My dad was raised here, he went off to the war, and then to Texas Tech, and came back where he spent the next 30 years as an engineer at Celanese. I also grew up here, and when I moved, I lived 30 years in the heart of Silicon Valley where I worked in tech. My husband worked in tech where he developed some of the actual servers that are going to be used in the data center. Now, we moved back to Pampa and plan to live here the rest of our lives. So we love Pampa and we are concerned for its future. We know about servers and we know about data centers, so we have a list of concerns. I urge you to think about the potential issues that the Intersect data centers can have. Will these promised jobs ever materialize? What happens when Intersect tries to abandon this project, because technology changes or it’s not working out the way they expected. I urge you to think about it, it’s not too late.”
Next to speak was Jason Bagwell.
“I’ve listened to all of the stuff that’s been said this morning, and I think we have a lot of guessing and rejecting about what’s going to happen. I know a lot of this group here, the city manager and the mayor, and I know that people want to say that you need to do your due diligence. We voted for you guys because we trust you, and we, the silent majority, know that you are going to the best thing for Pampa. I have no doubt about that. Intersect is not going to be here and gone tomorrow. I can tell you from going to Abilene half a dozen times and looking at the project they have going there, it’s probably two years ahead of where we are currently, and it’s been a blessing to them. It hasn’t been a curse, it hasn’t sucked their water dry, and if I’m incorrect, I apologize, but this project is going to require some water to start up, but it will turn into an air-cooled project which is totally different. Intersect has been very transparent in my opinion with the two and a half-three years they’ve been here. I know that you guys have done your due diligence and I know that you guys aren’t going to just vote for money. We keep talking about how rich Intersect is, but I don’t think we’re going to talk about how much money Mr. Baggerman has or how much Mr. Haley has, I think we are talking about what’s good for Pampa. I think you’ve heard from our superindendent and city manager and people who deeply care about Pampa and want to see Pampa thrive. I’m tired of my kids seeing what every other community has and we’re living in these squabbled facilities that are falling apart. That doesn’t happen through talking, it happens with money, and this is an opportunity for our families and our community to better ourselves and have a better Pampa for their generation. That’s why I’m here-to ask you to support this project because I don’t think we’re going to have an opportunity like this again in our lifetime. I feel like you guys have done your due diligence and are very wise. I know every one of you and I trust you, and I feel like people should give you more respect and understand you’re not just voting for money, that’s not what this is about. Yes, it’s going to bring money and it’s going to bring jobs. If you go down to Abilene and look at all the insulatory businesses that support these data centers-Intersect may not bring in a thousand jobs themselves, but all the businesses that are going to have to support it-the housing and other businesses, it’s there. If you move forward with this project, you will find out the money is there and the jobs are there, and the support is there. I urge you guys to vote for this. Thank you.”
Next to speak was Matt Raines.
“I want to begin my expressing my sincere appreciation in your leadership and dedication that you have shown in the community. For a few decades, you and those before you have guided Gray County with discipline, integrity, fiscal responsibility through very difficult times. You’ve managed limited resources wisely, you’ve stretched every tax dollar, and you’ve essentially protected every service that keep our county strong. Because of that stewardship, Gray County has come through difficult times, and now stands ready to take a meaningful step forward. The proposal today to approve the tax abatement for the new data center represents more than just a development incentive-it represents a turning point for our community. While an abatement may temporarily reduce our county tax income, it opens a door to a far greater and longer lasting reward-revitalization of our local economy and an unprecedented investment into our future. One of the most immediate and significant benefactors of this project will be our schools. Pampa ISD will see a much needed influx of revenue-funds that can be used to strengthen our classrooms, support our teachers, improve facilities, and give students opportunities they never had before. This project gives us a chance to invest directly in the next generation, ensuring the children in Gray County can dream big and find opportunity right here at home. The results in the schools will be felt throughout the community. Construction jobs, permanent positions, and expanded infrastructure will bring new energy to our local economy. Families will move here. New homes will be built, local businesses from restaurants to retail will thrive. This is how rural communities grow strong again-through innovation, diversification, and partnership. Commissioners, during your term, you have lead Gray County with steady hands through many times. Now you have an opportunity to lead us into a new era of growth and prosperity. This tax abatement is not a loss, it’s an investment. It is a statement that Gray County is open for business, ready to compete, and ready to thrive. Let’s take this step forward together for our county, for our schools, and for our community. Thank you.”
Next on the agenda was to open public comment for DPS Trooper Lynn Hudson.
“Most people may know me, I used to work for the Gray County Sheriff’s Office. Over the last year or so, we have gone through four different sergents here since the last one retired. With that being said, we finally got a sergeant in that is going to stay here-he’s from here. I’ve moved up to Corporal and have been running things since about June, but I wanted you folks to know that it’s finally going to get more stable. We’re not being deployed for the border, so you’ll see us a little more often. Just know we’re here, and I appreciate what each of you guys do. The circumstances are we just lost our County admin, so if you know anyone that want to work around a bunch of ‘grown, young children,’ tell them to apply. We are here to stay and I just wanted to come up here and let y’all know. Stop by and say hello, we’re just regular people. Thank you guys so much.”
Next items on the agenda was to consider the minutes of the previous meeting, pay the bills as presented by the County Auditor, consider any line-item transfers and budget amendments, and accept the County Treasurer’s monthly and quarterly reports; all were approved.
Next was to discuss and consider the application for a tax abatement in the Gray County Property Tax Reinvestment Zone Jurisdiction known as “Meitner” Reinvestment Zone, for the development of a data center.
“I have some things I would like to say,” Commissioner Haley said. “To everyone that is here today, I personally appreciate that you are here today. Sometimes this job is a thankless job. When we went in there, I said it felt like I was on the fence with rottweilers snapping on both sides. But a lot of the concerns that were brought up were great concerns, and the way the process goes, we can’t really negotiate a contract properly in the public. The public gets to see the product of that when it’s completed if it’s agreed to. I think a lot of the concerns are the water usage of this project, which was first and foremost in the minds of everybody here to address that to the best way possible. The road concerns has been addressed. The employees is still a hard to get a grasp on. I personally talked to some contractors out and about that said if a project this size comes to Pampa, there’s no way that any local contractors who could meet the demand of employees and the people needed to do the job, but there would be a lot of ‘table scraps’ for the local contractors who can do some insulary work. I know Sena spoke and said she didn’t like the idea of a tax abatement, and I agree with that. I think it’s picking winners and losers, however if you take a look at our county of where we are today, we sit at this table and have to figure out a way to pay the bills. Nobody comes to us and says we need fewer deputies, less jail cells, don’t blade the roads, or don’t send out emergency services. They want more, and we have to figure out how to pay for that. In business, there’s the component how you’re going to fund what you’re going to do, and it’s either raise everyone’s taxes or grow a tax base. That’s the challenge that we have. I think that growing a tax base and it’s done right should be able to get everyone’s tax rates down. If the people sitting around this table remain disciplined and if the people you elect in your schools stays disciplined, they can keep your tax rate down. It can lower the rate on your business or home if the base grows. In that respect, it benefits everybody. Then we had a broad discussion on data centers, and there is so much to read on that. Our national leaders have said we are in an arms race with China, and whoever wins the arms race is set to stay in power of the world. But I don’t feel that here. This is a local question, so I have to look at our neighbors and how it affects them. That’s what it all boils down to. That is the people who are going to feel it the most. This has been a very challenging thing, but from my perspective, the deal that we have negotiated with Intersect Power, I feel it is more positive for the community than negative. Those are my thoughts, and I appreciate everybody being here, and I think it’s important to hear what we think. I know you feel like you’re in the dark, but this has to happen this way, it can’t be out in the public. We have to have the discretion of privacy when making a contract. I think it’s important for you to know how I have to consider this and where my thoughts are. I think the community need to know that. I think everybody for coming.”
“I thank you all for coming today,” Commissioner Lake Arrington said. “We’ve been at this for the last two years, and it’s been a long and hard process, and like Commissioner Haley said, we’ve been meeting behind closed doors because we have to do it that way. It’s taken a long time, but at the end of the day, we worked out something that will be great for Gray County. We can’t control personal property rights, and I get it. It’s been a long two years, but I think we have a good deal going. I have four kids, and hope they come back here and have something to look forward to. Thank you everyone who came today, those for it and not for it. It’s been good to see everyone and meet people I had never met before.”
“I just want to say that we have resources and somebody is going to come after for them,” Commissioner Logan Hudson said. “If we don’t set the standard of, ‘we’re going to be looking at what we’re doing with our resources,’ and the only way we can do that is through the abatement process. That’s the only control we have over who comes in and does what. They can come in and do it on their own, ‘it’s much cheaper for us to use a water-cooled data center, so that’s what we’re going to do,’ and we made it a condition of these agreements that this will be an air-cooled data center. The moment it ceases to be, you no longer get the tax abatement, and you owe us the back taxes for what you didn’t pay. So we’ve tried to defend and be a good steward of what we have. I hope that in the end it comes out that way. It may or may not. That’s all something we will have to live with. Our futures are in this just as much as yours are. I’m not just talking about the court, but as citizens of Gray County. We’re not looking to leave despite what has been said in open court. I, too, am not happy with process, what it looks like, and why it has to be what it is. If you want it changed, call your legislature at the state level and get these things off the books and get them altered to what is more of your liking. I know that sounds like a copout, but it’s really the only way to make a change. I appreciate the time that you have taken and spent to come up here. I think everyone for the most part has been very fair with their words and we appreciate that, and whatever comes next, we will deal with as we go. I just thank you for taking the time to come up here today.”
“I cannot agree more with what they said,” Judge Porter said. “The most important thing to me is that if I was an individual who had $3 billion and wanted to build a data center in Gray County, Texas, it would just be easier for me to go to a landowner, buy the land, and build the data center with no repercussions for being a bad steward of the land, resources, or the citizens of our county. The tax abatement process has partners in this and makes sure that we are good stewards to the resources in Gray County, and the penalties are extreme. I agree with what the commissioners said, but I also agree that if someone wanted to build something, all they have to do is purchase the land and build and not have to ask for permission. With the tax abatement process, there are at least standards and regulations they have to adhere to that have been negotiated. This was not an easy process, there has been a lot involved in it, but we have made sure that the citizens of Gray County have been represented.”
The tax abatement was approved by all commissioners.
Next on the agenda was to discuss and consider the Road Use Agreement between Gray County and Intersect Power, which was approved.
Next was to discuss and consider abolishing the Tax Abatement Agreement, approved by the Gray County Commissioner’s Court on January 15, 2024 for the Hydrogen Project proposed by Intersect Power, which was approved.
Next was to discuss and consider the Gray County Point Allocation for the election of the Gray County Appraisal District Board of Directors, which was postponed to a later date.
Next was to discuss and consider the reappointment of Sheriff Terry Brouchard to the Texas Panhandle Center Board of Directors, which was approved.
Next was to consider approval of Texas Department of Agriculture Home Delivered Meal Grant Program for Meals on Wheels, which was approved.
Next was to consider implementing a county-wide burn ban, which died due to lack of a motion.
Last on the agenda was to accept and record the continuing education hours for the County Clerk, which was approved.
With no further items and no further discussion, the meeting was adjourned.
