Midland County Commissioners Court met July 11.
Here are the minutes provided by the court:
Be it remembered that at 9:00 a.m. a meeting of the Midland County Commissioners Court was called to order in the Commissioners Courtroom, located at the Midland County Courthouse, 500 North Loraine Street, Midland, Texas. The following members were present:
Terry Johnson, County Judge;
Scott Ramsey, County Commissioner Precinct No. 1;
Robin Donnelly, County Commissioner Precinct No. 2;
Luis D. Sanchez, County Commissioner Precinct No. 3;
Randy Prude, County Commissioner Precinct No. 4
Recorded by Alison Haley, County Clerk
1. Call to Order.
2. Invocation given by Pastor Pat Bryant, Travis Baptist Church.
3. Pledges of Allegiances.
4. Acknowledge 2022 Midland County Internship Program participants.
Presented by Robert Segura, HR Director. Arianna Barrera, Diana Carrasco, Valerie Sanchez, Kylee Magee, Brayden Wynne, Alexia Garcia, Sydney Jones, Danielle Bryden, and Daymaris Gonzales introduced themselves and thanked the County.
Motion to acknowledge the 2022 Midland County Internship Program participants.
Motion by: Sanchez Second by: Donnelly Exhibit: 9
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
5. Acknowledge Detention Fees for June 2022.
Presented by Sheriff Criner.
Motion to acknowledge the June 2022 Detention Fees.
Motion by: Ramsey Second by: Donnelly Exhibit: 10-11
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
6. Acknowledge Midland County Sheriff’s Office Report for June 2022. Presented by Sheriff Criner.
Motion to acknowledge.
Motion by: Donnelly Second by: Sanchez Exhibit: 12-15
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
7. Discuss and take action on court minutes for June 20 & 27, 2022. Presented by Ana Almuina, Chief Deputy County Clerk.
Motion to approve minutes for June 20 & 27, 2022.
Motion by: Ramsey ` Second by: Donnelly Exhibit: 16
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
8. Discuss and take action designating officer to calculate the No-New-Revenue Rate, Voter-Approved Rate, certify the calculation forms, and be responsible for updating the property tax database.
Presented by Veronica Morales, Auditor. Karen Hood, Tax Assessor Collector relays she does not update the property tax database.
Motion that we appoint Karen Hood, Tax Assessor Collector as the designated officer responsible for calculating the No-New-Revenue, Voter Approved Rate and certify the calculation.
Motion by: Donnelly Second by: Ramsey Exhibit: 17
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
9. Discuss and take action selecting Salary Grievance Committee members.
Presented by Ana Almuina, Chief Deputy County Clerk. Russell Malm, County Attorney addressed the Courts questions.
Motion to have the committee made up of public members.
Motion by: Ramsey Second by: Donnelly Exhibit: 18-19
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
Motion that we do 9 and 18.
Motion by: Sanchez Second by: Donnelly Exhibit: 18-19
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
County Judge Johnson pulled 27 names from the 128 eligible. The first nine are members of the salary grievance committee: David Cassie Scott, Grace Marie Shelton, Tonya Bosley Dustin Colbey Juergins, Coral Maldonado, Camile J. Vicknair, Jr., Michelle Lee Griggs, Coleen McMillar, and Gary Wayne Gilbert.
The last eighteen are alternate members: Andrew William Eedelman, Daniel Ramirez, Lisa Yvonne Sanchez, Emma Jo Middlebrook, Toni Womack Roberts, Kaci Lynn Awbrey, Cristi Lynn Blair, Dayer Adrian Lebaron, Jaclynn Renee Ornelas, Mark Raymond Suydam, Irma Garcia Chabarria, Patricia Faye Miramontes, Joshua Tyler Shoemaker, Soong Hay Tam, Jesus Gonzales Jr, Nancy Darlene Tyler, Lauren Ashley Langston, Kandace Joy Hillis.
Motion that we approve the 9 names and the 18 alternates that were just mentioned.
Motion by: Sanchez Second by: Donnelly Exhibit: 18-19
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
10. Discuss and take action on proposed salaries for Elected Officials.
Judge Johnson relays he is considering a 5% raise for Elected officials. Commissioner Sanchez mentioned grades and steps. The Elected officials are not on a grade and step system. Mitzi Baker, Treasurer answered some of the Court’s questions. Commissioner Ramsey asked if they should consider an 8% raise. Commissioner Sanchez mentioned that they need to consider what they are going to give to the employees. The discussion turned to salaries for the whole county. Commissioner Prude mentioned a one-time stipend. Mitzi Baker, Treasurer entered the conversation again. The Sheriff’s Office salaries were discussed. Russell Malm, County Attorney mentioned that they are agendized for Elected Officials salaries. They discussed another hearing date for this topic.
Exhibit: 20
Tabled for Thursday afternoon.
11. Discuss and take action setting Midland County T.C.D.R.S. contribution rate for 2023 and COLA for retirees.
Presented by Mitzi Baker, Treasurer. Recommended the County continue to pay in 13.5. The retirees have only received COLA in 2009 and 2014. There was a discussion of giving them a COLA again. Veronica Morales, Auditor joined the conversation. Tabled for more information. Exhibit: 21-26
12. Discuss and take action paying down comp time to limits set by Personnel Policy. Presented by Mitzi Baker, Treasurer.
Motion that we pay down the comp time accruals to the limits set by the Personnel Policy.
Motion by: Donnelly Second by: Ramsey Exhibit: 27-29
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
13. Discuss and take action on reimbursement of mileage for Treasurer’s office.
Presented by Mitzi Baker, Treasurer. Veronica Morales, Auditor joined the conversation stating the County does not refund for personal reasons.
No action taken. Tabled. Exhibit: 30-31
14. Discuss and take action on personnel memoranda.
Presented by Mitzi Baker, Treasurer.
Motion to approve the personnel memoranda.
Motion by: Sanchez Second by: Ramsey Exhibit: 32-33
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
15. Discuss and take action online item transfers.
Presented by Veronica Morales, Auditor. There were a few exceptions. Motion to approve all line item transfers.
Motion by: Ramsey Second by: Donnelly Exhibit: 34-54
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
16. Discuss and take action on bills and wire transfers.
Presented by Veronica Morales, Auditor. There were a few wire transfers and exceptions to the bills.
Motion to approve all exceptions and wire transfers.
Motion by: Donnelly Second by: Ramsey Exhibit: 55-68
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
17. Discuss and take action on Financial Statements for April and May 2022. Presented by Veronica Morales, Auditor.
Motion to approve the financial statements for April and May 2022.
Motion by: Sanchez Second by: Ramsey Exhibit: 69-89
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
18. Discuss and take action on use of Horseshoe for Election Day Vote Center for November 8, 2022 General Election.
Presented by Carolyn Graves, Elections Administrator.
Motion to approve the use of the Horseshoe for Election day vote center for November 8, 2022 General Election and to waive the fee.
Motion by: Ramsey Second by: Donnelly Exhibit: 90
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
19. Discuss and take action on additional fuel funds for Emergency Management.
Presented by Jamie Jewett, Assistant Emergency Operations Coordinator. Requesting an additional $5,000.00 into the fuel line.
Motion to approve $5,000.00 of additional fuel funds for Emergency Management from fuel contingency.
Motion by: Ramsey Second by: Donnelly Exhibit: 91
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
20. Discuss and take action on RFP for consultant to assist in development of a county hazard mitigation plan.
Presented by Jamie Jewett, Assistant Emergency Operations Coordinator. They are waiting for the approval for the grant from FEMA. Veronica Morales, Auditor asked about the matching. It is a 75/25. Commissioner Sanchez asked for more information. Commissioner Donnelly wants to know what the RFP looks like. Veronica Morales, Auditor joined the conversation. No action taken. Exhibit: 92-99
21. Acknowledge receipt of County Capital Assets pursuant to Texas Local Government Code 262.011(i).
Presented by Kristy Engeldahl, Purchasing Agent.
Motion to acknowledge receipt of the County Capital Assets pursuant to Texas Local Government Code 262.011 (i).
Motion by: Ramsey Second by: Sanchez Exhibit: 100-102
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
22. Discuss and take action on GovDeals Rebate Check.
Presented Kristy Engeldahl, Purchasing Agent. We received a check from GovDeals rebate check as part of the BuyBoard Program, the amount is $4,089.41.
Motion to acknowledge GovDeals rebate check.
Motion by: Prude Second by: Sanchez Exhibit: 103-105
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
23. Discuss and take action on RFP for Vehicle Uplifting.
Presented by Kristy Engeldahl, Purchasing Agent. This is for vehicle upfitting. We most likely will not be using Turnkey, so we need to go out for RFP. We want to put emphasis on Labor rate, customer service, quality of work and priority of Midland County vehicles as a customer.
Motion to go out for RFP for Vehicle upfitting.
Motion by: Ramsey Second by: Donnelly Exhibit: 106
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
24. Discuss and take action on purchase of License Plate Reader System and Service Agreement.
Presented by Kristy Engeldahl, Purchasing Agent. This is a budgeted item. This is a license plate reader that will go on one vehicle in CID. The system will scan license plates for any stolen vehicles that have been uploaded in the TCI/NCIC. We have a quote from Vigilant Solutions in the amount of $16,765.00. There is also a service agreement that needs to be signed. Sgt. Chris Fuentes joined the conversation and answered the Courts questions.
Motion to purchase the license plate reader system and authorize the County Judge to sign the corresponding service agreement subject to the County Attorneys approval.
Motion by: Ramsey Second by: Donnelly Exhibit: 107-128
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
25. Discuss and take action on replacement of boiler at Detention.
Presented by Eddie Melendez, Facilities Director. There is a quote from Neal & Associates Division for $32,276.00. The funds are in the detention building maintenance budget. Lt. Rebecca Thompson joined the conversation.
Motion to replace the boiler at Detention center.
Motion by: Donnelly Second by: Sanchez Exhibit: 129-131
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
26. Acknowledge SEALS Program participants from Texas Workforce Solutions Permian Basin.
Presented by Robert Segura, HR Director. The participants worked at the Library and the District Clerk’s office. Endy Moore, Library Administrative Secretary expressed how well Brittanne Bobo did at the Library. Clarissa Lopez, Chief Deputy District Clerk introduced Jacqueline Ruvalcaba and stated that she is now as of today a Midland County Employee. Mary Lou Acosta, Project Director for Work Force Solutions addressed the Court. No action taken. Exhibit: 132
27. Discuss and take action on professional photography at CR 1232 crossing of Monahans Draw.
Presented by Andrew Avis, Public Works Director.
Motion that we authorize professional photography at 1232 crossing of Monahans Draw.
Motion by: Donnelly Second by: Sanchez Exhibit: 133
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
28. Discuss and take action on Subdivision Regulation Variances on Veteran Development Addition, Section 3.
Presented by Jessica Buchanan, Public Works Regulations Manager. The developer is requesting 50’ right-of-way instead of the regulated minimum 60’ right-of-way. Andrew Avis, Public Works Director joined the conversation. He views this as a driveway not a road. There has no chance for it to become a road. The Court members offered their concerns.
Motion that we deny it, and it has to be at 60 foot.
Motion by: Sanchez Second by: Donnelly Exhibit: 134-136
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
29. Take action on submitted applications for permits to use county right-of-way for utility and line installations, driveway construction, road dedication, and mailbox construction.
Permit to Construct Driveway Facilities on County Right of way:
1. Obsidian Chemical Solutions on SCR 1232
2. Laguna Homes on ECR 107
Request for designation of location for crossing of a Midland County Texas road:
1. Targa Pipeline Mid-Continent West Tex LLC. on SCR 1160
2. Pioneer Natural Resources USA, Inc. on SCR 1210
3. Pioneer Natural Resources USA, Inc. on SCR 1232
Motion to pass these.
Motion by: Prude Second by: Sanchez Exhibit: 137-150 For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
30. Conduct Executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074 to discuss personnel matters.
10:58am go into Executive Session
11:24am back into Regular Session.
31. Adjourn.
Motion to adjourn.
Motion by: Ramsey Second by: Donnelly Exhibit: For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
Adjourn at 11:24 a.m.
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