Midland County Commissioners Court will meet Jan. 23.
Here is the agenda provided by the court:
A meeting of the Commissioners Court will be held on Monday, January 23, 2023 at 9:00 a.m., in the Commissioners Courtroom, located at the Midland County Courthouse, 500 North Loraine Street, Midland, Texas at which time the following items will be on the agenda; to wit:
1. Call to Order.
2. Invocation.
3. Pledges of Allegiances.
4. Discuss and take action allowing new staff attorney to train under current staff attorney for month of February.
5. Discuss and take action on pay grade and step for County Court-at-Law bailiff.
6. Discuss and take action on Agreement for Current Mural Restoration in Midland County, Texas and payment to Calina Johnson.
7. Acknowledge Quarterly Reports for JP 2 & JP 4.
8. Discuss and take action on salary increase for Maritza Aime Carrasco, Kayla Faye Wilson, and Pamela Brown-Whitley for magistration duties and working holidays and weekends.
9. Discuss and take action on pay grade and step for two new hires for JP 3.
10. Conduct Public Hearing regarding the proposed approval of an agreement with Pioneer Hutt Wind Energy, LLC granting a tax abatement for future construction of a wind farm on property located in the Pioneer Hutt Renewable Project Reinvestment Zone.
11. Discuss and take action on approval of an agreement with Pioneer Hutt Wind Energy, LLC granting a tax abatement for future construction of a wind farm on property located in the Pioneer Hutt Renewable Project Reinvestment Zone.
12. Discuss and take action on HIDTA FY2023 Grant Application.
13. Discuss and take action on use of Horseshoe for Big Bend Area Law Enforcement Officers Association on February 8, 2023.
14. Discuss and take action on pay grade and step for Detention Maintenance position.
15. Acknowledge Sheriff’s Office Monthly Report for December 2022.
16. Conduct Public Hearing on possible placement of 4-Way Stop signs on CR 130 at CR 1180.
17. Discuss and take action on possible placement of 4-Way Stop signs on CR 130 at CR 1180.
18. Conduct Public Hearing reducing speed limit on CR 130 from 45 MPH to 35 MPH.
19. Discuss and take action reducing speed limit on CR 130 from 45 MPH to 35 MPH.
20. Discuss and take action on court minutes from January 4 & 9, 2023.
21. Discuss and take action on court fees for County and District Clerks’ Offices.
22. Discuss and take action on personnel memoranda.
23. Discuss and take action paying comp time over 60 hours.
24. Discuss and take action appointing Sick Leave Pool Administrator.
25. Discuss and take action appointing Commissioner to the Investment Committee per the investment policy.
26. Discuss and take action appointing Investment Officer.
27. Discuss and take action on line item transfers.
28. Discuss and take action on bills and wire transfers.
29. Receive and acknowledge FY2022 GASB 75 Actuary Report of OPEB (Other Post-Employment Benefits).
30. Discuss and take action on Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Workforce Solutions Permian Basin.
31. Discuss and take action on donation in the amount of $1,000.00 from Rosalind Redfern Grover in memory of John and Rosalind Redfern.
32. Discuss and take action on Special Projects 75 2024 Mobile Skills Lab Grant application.
33. Acknowledge 4th Quarter Warrant Services Collections Report.
34. Discuss and take action on application of Office of the Texas Governor Grant for Specialized Advocacy for Commercially Sexually Exploited youth, FY 2024.
35. Acknowledge Summary of All Collections for Tax Office.
36. Discuss and take action on resolution for Grant #3640505 – Victim’s Assistance Grant.
37. Discuss and take action on CEO/Law Enforcement Certification and Assurance Form for Grant #3640505 – Victim’s Assistance Grant.
38. Discuss and take action on OOG Grant application #3640505 for Restitution Specialist.
39. Discuss and take action on out-of-state travel for Bonita Tribble, Whitney Garnett, and Lauren Gavin to attend NDAA Trial Advocacy Series Cross-Examination in Columbia, SC, April 30 – May 3, 2023.
40. Acknowledge Travelers Insurance property damage claim for roof hail damage to Midland County buildings that occurred May 2022.
41. Discuss and take action going out for RFP for Banking Services.
42. Discuss and take action going out for RFQ for Roof Engineering Services.
43. Discuss and take action on exterior ramp for Horseshoe Amphitheater.
44. Discuss and take action on purchase of security cameras for 509 Loraine.
45. Discuss and take action on purchase of John Deere 772 6WD Motor Grader for Road & Bridge.
46. Discuss and take action on purchase of Broce Broom for Road & Bridge.
47. Discuss and take action on Interlocal Cooperation Contract with Presidio County for 2022 TxCDBG Colonia Fund: Planning & Needs Assessment.
48. Discuss and take action on payment and agreement with Midland Chamber of Commerce for Star-Spangled Salute Event.
49. Discuss and take action appointing Dianne Anderson to the MOTRAN Alliance Board of Directors.
50. Discuss and take action appointing Dianne Anderson to the Museum of the Southwest Board of Trustees.
51. Discuss and take action on amendment of Public Events Management Contract dated September 6, 2018 by and between the County of Midland and Dooley Management Company limited solely to changing the words “County Judge” to “Commissioners Court” in 4th paragraph on page 5.
52. Discuss and take action reaffirming County Judge’s responsibility of duties as listed in the contract between Midland County and DMC/Horseshoe Hospitality.
53. Discuss and take action going out for RFP on design of Hike and Bike trail at Horseshoe.
54. Discuss and take action on purchase of ROW for future WCR 120.
55. Discuss and take action considering alternate ARPA funds spending plan.
56. Discuss and take action authorizing change order to LMC For IT modifications to the Visitation plan.
57. Discuss and take action on architectural due diligence related to Sheriff’s Office contract.
58. Discuss and take action authorizing Parkhill to perform water and sewer analysis at Sheriff’s Office property.
59. 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.
60. Discuss and take action on buy-sell agreement for Parsley Building with Pioneer.
61. Discuss and take action on Reasonable Suspicion Training.
62. Discuss and take action establishing ethics hotline for Midland County.
63. Discuss and take action amending Policy 11.04a – Use of Tools, Equipment, Property, and Vehicles.
64. Discuss and take action on Grant Writer position.
65. Conduct Executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074 to discuss personnel matters.
66. Conduct Executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071 to consult with County Attorney regarding pending and prospective litigation and other matters.
67. Adjourn.
The next Regular meeting for the Commissioners Court will be held on Monday, February 13, 2023, at 9:00 a.m., in the Commissioners Courtroom, 500 North Loraine Street, Midland County Courthouse.
https://www.co.midland.tx.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01232023-376