Midland County Commissioners Court met Sept. 25.
Here are the minutes provided by the court:
A meeting of the Commissioners Court will be held on Monday, September 25, 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 on use of Horseshoe for HEB Feast of Sharing, November 1-3, 2023.
5. Acknowledge I.M.P.A.C.T.S. of the Month Honoree, Justin Whitney, from Sheriff’s Office.
6. Acknowledge retirement of Carolyn Graves from Elections Office.
7. Acknowledge retirements of Kara Welch and Gloria Peterson from the District Attorney’s Office.
8. Discuss and take action on Cooperative Interlocal Agreement with Midland College for Breath Alcohol Testing Program.
9. Acknowledge new County Agent, Brandy Evans, with Extensions Office.
10. Discuss and take action on proclamation for National 4-H Week, October 1-7, 2023.
11. Discuss and take action on additional funds for Autopsies for JP 2 & 4.
12. Conduct Public Hearing for possible placement of Speed Limit Signs on CR 1213 off of CR 180.
13. Discuss and take action on possible placement of Speed Limit Signs on CR 1213 off of CR 180.
14. Acknowledge Monthly Report for Constable Precinct 4.
15. Acknowledge Monthly Report for JP 3.
16. Discuss and take action on Clear Contract for Sheriff’s and District Attorney’s Offices.
17. Discuss and take action on Interlocal Agreement with City of Midland for FY 2023 Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program Award.
18. Discuss and take action on renewal of FY 2024 VINE Service Agreement.
19. Discuss and take action on Smith Detection Service Agreement for maintenance on 2 x-ray machines.
20. Acknowledge Midland County Sheriff’s Office Report for August 2023.
21. Discuss and take action on hotel rates above per diem.
22. Discuss and take action on court minutes from September 11, 2023.
23. Discuss and take action on court fees for County and District Clerks’ Offices.
24. Discuss and take action on policies to be effective October 1, 2023.
25. Discuss and take action on employee evaluation form.
26. Discuss and take action on policy to pay TDEM deployed employees.
27. Discuss and take action on positions being exempt or non-exempt.
28. Discuss and take action on personnel memoranda.
29. Discuss and take action on line item transfers.
30. Discuss and take action on bills and wire transfers.
31. Discuss and take action on additional funds for vehicle repair for Cemetery.
32. Acknowledge Summary of All Collections for June, July, and August 2023.
33. Discuss and take action on election consultant contract with Carolyn Graves.
34. Discuss and take action on proclamation for Project Literacy Week, October 2-6, 2023.
35. Discuss and take action on Texas State Library & Archives Commission State FY 2023 Interlibrary Loan Lending Reimbursement Award in the amount of $7,401.75.
36. Discuss and take action on budget amendment for Texas State Library 7 Archives Commission – Texas Reads Grant TXR-24007 in the amount of $10,000.00.
37. Discuss and take action on funding for LEB expansion.
38. Discuss and take action on use of Horseshoe for semi-annual graduation ceremony for Drug Court on October 23, 2023.
39. Discuss and take action on use of Horseshoe for Midland West Rotary Club, October 24, 2023.
40. Discuss and take action on use of Horseshoe for Hike & Bike Trail Committee Meetings.
41. Discuss and take action on updates to Horseshoe policies.
42. Discuss and take action on Horseshoe cleaning and move-in/out fees.
43. Discuss and take action on agreement with Greenwood Volunteer Fire Department.
44. Discuss and take action on agreement with Northeast Volunteer Fire Department.
45. Discuss and take action on property damage at 1703 ECR 120.
46. Discuss and take action on Public Workers Compensation Audit and payment of invoice.
47. Discuss and take action on purchase of Audio/Visual equipment for new LEB.
48. Discuss and take action on Southwest Solutions Maintenance Agreements for Lektrievers.
49. Discuss and take action on Exela Technologies/HOV Services Support and Maintenance Agreements for Scanners.
50. Discuss and take action on Capps Rent-A-Car Agreement.
51. Discuss and take action on Ricoh Lease Agreement.
52. Acknowledge Rebate Check from Ricoh.
53. Acknowledge rebate check from TIPS Purchasing Cooperative.
54. Discuss and take action on RFP for Expansion of SCR 130.
55. Discuss and take action on RFP for New Construction of Occidental Parkway.
56. Discuss and take action on award for RFP 23MCO610 REBID Relocating Donated Trees.
57. Discuss and take action on award for RFP 23MCO613 Nuisance Abatement of Cloverdale Property.
58. Discuss and take action on award for RFP 23MCO614 Reconstruction Paving Courthouse Parking Lots.
59. Discuss and take action on Work Authorization with Parkhill to re-plat 301 S. Main and 300 N. Baird properties.
60. Discuss and take action on Burns Architecture Contract Amendment for SWAT building renovations.
61. Discuss and take action on change order with Parkhill to survey and re-plat new Sheriff’s Office property.
62. Discuss and take action on Work Authorization with Dunaway & Associates to update Subdivision Regulations for Midland County.
63. 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.
64. Discuss and take action on request from the Texas Department of Transportation to purchase a drainage easement across Midland County property located at 2800 West I-20.
65. Discuss and take action applying for federal grant known as Reconnecting Communities and Neighborhoods.
66. Discuss and take action on deed agreement and payment with Cumberland & Western Resources, LLC.
67. Discuss and take action on Work Authorization with Parkhill for design of pavement & drainage improvements to WCR 122.
68. Discuss and take action pursuant to Texas Local Government Code §81.005 setting the dates for regularly scheduled Commissioners’ Court meetings for Fiscal Year, October – September, 2023-2024.
69. Discuss and take action on Midland County Holiday dates for Calendar Year, January – December, 2024.
70. Discuss and take action on Colonia Needs Assessment and Planning Amendment.
71. Conduct Executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074 to discuss personnel matters.
72. Adjourn.
The next Regular meeting for the Commissioners Court will be held on Monday, October 9, 2023, at 9:00 a.m., in the Commissioners Courtroom, 500 North Loraine Street, Midland County Courthouse.
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