Midland County Commissioners Court met Oct. 17.
Here is the agenda provided by the court:
1. Call to Order.
2. Invocation.
3. Pledges of Allegiances.
4. Receive presentation on new County Jail.
5. Receive presentation on request for tax abatement from Cameron Morgan with KE Andrews.
6. Acknowledge the remembrance of fallen Sgt. Mike Naylor.
7. Discuss and take action on line item transfers.
8. Discuss and take action on bills and wire transfers.
9. Discuss and take action on use of Horseshoe for the following:
a. Midland Project Graduation on May 23-25, 2024.
b. Oncor staging teams/equipment during declared emergencies.
c. Oncor training on October 25, 2023
d. 4-H for swine and horse projects on October 26, November 16, 20, 28, & 30, 2023
10. Discuss and take action allowing Horseshoe Director to approve vendor contracts/agreements and other operational decisions.
11. Discuss and take action on Horseshoe joining Midland Chamber of Commerce.
12. Discuss and take action on Horseshoe joining Texas Association of Venues & Facilities (TXAVF).
13. Discuss and take action on purchase of health department permit to operate concession stands.
14. Discuss and take action on use of concession stands during events and partnering with non-profits to run concessions.
15. Discuss and take action on additions and updates to Horseshoe policies.
16. Discuss and take action on vendor contracts for Horseshoe.
17. Discuss and take action on Cvent agreement for Horseshoe Event Diagraming.
18. Conduct Executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071 to consult with County Attorney regarding pending and prospective litigation and other matters. (at 10:00 a.m.)
19. Conduct Executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.0725 to deliberate business and financial issues relating to contracts being negotiated.
20. Conduct Executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.072 to deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property.
21. Discuss and take action on payment supporting MCUD for water well drilling operations in Midland County.
22. Discuss and take action on Certificate of Obligation funding for new County Jail.
23. Discuss and take action on Midland County Community Standards Policy.
24. Discuss and take action on Book list.
25. Discuss and take action on the following books in the children’s section at the Library:
a. Dead End.
b. All Boys Aren’t Blue.
c. Assassination Classroom.
d. Flamer.
e. Identity A Story About Transitioning.
f. The Fire Never Goes Out.
g. This One Summer.
h. Undead Girl Gang.
26. Discuss and take action on Midland County Library Advisory Board.
27. Acknowledge Monthly Collections Report/Status Updated for JP 1.
28. Acknowledge Quarterly Reports for JP 2 & 4.
29. Discuss and take action on grade and step for personnel transfer for JP 2.
30. Acknowledge Monthly Report for Constable Precinct 4.
31. Conduct public hearing on possible placement of speed limit signs on CR 1192 between CR 115 & Dayton Road.
32. Discuss and take action on possible placement of speed limit signs on CR 1192 between CR 115 & Dayton Road.
33. Discuss and take action on budget amendment for FY2023 Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) in the amount of $12,000.00.
34. Discuss and take action on budget amendment for FY2024 SAVNS/VINE Grant in the amount of $25,969.00.
35. Discuss and take action on donation in the amount of $2,398.00 from Van and Carol Rodgers for K9 Unit.
36. Discuss and take action on budget amendment of 2,398.00 for K9 Unit items.
37. Acknowledge Kaylea Madry, Jesus Vidal, Ashley Jenkins, and Jenelle Hampton for completing Crisis Intervention Unit training.
38. Acknowledge Sheriff’s Office Report for September 2023.
39. Acknowledge C&W Fee Collection Report for September 2023.
40. Acknowledge Detention fees for September 2023.
41. Discuss and take action on budget amendment for Texas State Library & Archives Commission – Texas Reads Grant TXR-24007, in the amount of $10,000.00.
42. Acknowledge Midland County Public Libraries annual accreditation from the Texas State Library & Archives Commission for FY2024.
43. Discuss and take action on Hoopla’s Digital Media Agreement.
44. Discuss and take action changing pay grade and title for Deputy Clerk in County Clerk’s Office.
45. Discuss and take action on court minutes from September 22, 25, & October 3, 2023.
46. Discuss and take action on personnel memoranda.
47. Discuss and take action on NEOGOV onboarding software.
48. Discuss and take action designating employee to approve requisitions, invoices, and create line item transfers out of Medical Examiners budget.
49. Discuss and take action on autopsy expenses.
50. Discuss and take action on FY2024 Indigent Defense Formula Grant.
51. Acknowledge Monthly and Quarterly Reports for Warrant Services.
52. Acknowledge Quarterly Report for Environmental Unit.
53. Discuss and take action on request to use Opioid Settlement Funds for Urinary Analysis invoices for Drug Court.
54. Discuss and take action on grant award of $89,200.00 for Commercially Sexually Exploited Youth (CSEY), FY 2024, for Juvenile Department.
55. Discuss and take action on new CSEY Advocate position for Juvenile Department using grant funds.
56. Discuss and take action on burn ban.
57. Discuss and take action on purchase of one-year insurance liability tail coverage.
58. Discuss and take action on property damage at 3800 N. Lamesa Road.
59. Discuss and take action on landscape/weeds clean up at LEB and SWAT.
60. Discuss and take action on Redlee Addendum No. 3 for the Annex.
61. Discuss and take action on preventative maintenance agreement(s) with Texas Air Systems.
62. Discuss and take action on Ricoh Service Plan Agreement for Spare Machines at the Jail.
63. Discuss and take action on purchase of pickups for Public Works.
64. Discuss and take action on purchase of upfitting of pickup for DA Bomb Investigator.
65. Discuss and take action on RFP for Sheriff’s Office Uniforms.
66. Discuss and take action on RFP for Reconstruction of CR 1040.
67. Discuss and take action on vendor re-approval.
68. Discuss and take action on purchase renewal of Cellebrite Software for Sheriff’s Office.
69. Discuss and take action on purchase of power module replacements for Data Center ODIN Units.
70. Discuss and take action on purchase of Service and Maintenance Plan with Tubbesing for Data Center Power and Cooling Units.
71. Discuss and take action on purchase of VEMACS Support for Elections Office Software.
72. Discuss and take action on change order with Jones Bros. for excavation and fill-in of unknown metal structure under roadway on CR 1050.
73. Discuss and take action using County Credit Card to pay Midland Map/Enverus.
74. 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.
75. Adjourn.
The next Regular meeting for the Commissioners Court will be held on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, at 9:00 a.m., in the Commissioners Courtroom, 500 North Loraine Street, Midland County Courthouse.
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