Midland County Commissioners Court met Sept. 25.
Here are the minutes provided by the court:
Be it remembered that on Monday the 25th day of September 2023 at 9:02a.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;
Jeff Somers, County Commissioner Precinct No. 2;
Luis D. Sanchez, County Commissioner Precinct No. 3;
Dianne Anderson, County Commissioner Precinct No. 4
Recorded by Alison Haley, County Clerk.
1. Call to Order.
2. Invocation given by
3. Pledges of Allegiances.
4. Discuss and take action on use of Horseshoe for HEB Feast of Sharing, November 1-3, 2023.
Presented by Josie Villareal, HEB.
Motion for HEB to use the Horseshoe for the Feast of Sharing, November 1-3, 2023.
Motion by: Ramsey Second by: Somers Exhibit:
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
5. Acknowledge I.M.P.A.C.T.S. of the Month Honoree, Justin Whitney, from Sheriff’s Office.
Presented by Dora Ramirez, Employee Activity Coordinator.
Motion to acknowledge the I.M.P.A.C.T.S. winner of the month Justin Whitney.
Motion by: Ramsey Second by: Sanchez Exhibit:
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
6. Acknowledge retirement of Carolyn Graves from Elections Office.
Presented by Dora Ramirez, Employee Activity Coordinator. Carolyn Graves, Elections Administrator thanked the Court for their support over the years.
Motion that we acknowledge the retirement of Carolyn Graves.
Motion by: Anderson Second by: Sanchez Exhibit:
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
7. Acknowledge retirements of Kara Welch and Gloria Peterson from the District Attorney’s Office.
Presented by Laura Nodolf, District Attorney.
Motion that we acknowledge the retirements of Kara Welch and Gloria Peterson from the District Attorney’s Office.
Motion by: Sanchez Second by: Anderson Exhibit:
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
8. Discuss and take action on Cooperative Interlocal Agreement with Midland College for Breath Alcohol Testing Program.
Presented by Chelsy Gann, Midland College Director of Workforce Continuing Education. No increase in funding. 60 officers were certified during the 2022-2023 school year.
Motion that we approve the Cooperative Interlocal agreement with Midland College for the breath alcohol testing program.
Motion by: Sanchez Second by: Anderson Exhibit:
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
9. Acknowledge new County Agent, Brandy Evans, with Extensions Office. Steve Paz, 4-H Coordinator introduced Brady Evans to the court.
Motion to acknowledge new County Agent, Brady Evans with Extensions Office.
Motion by: Somers Second by: Ramsey Exhibit:
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
10. Discuss and take action on proclamation for National 4-H Week, October 1-7, 2023.
Presented by Steve Paz, 4-H Coordinator introduced, Macy Welch, 4-H member, and Melissa Griffith, President of 4-H.
Motion that we approve the proclamation for National 4-H week, October 1-7, 2023.
Motion by: Sanchez Second by: Anderson Exhibit:
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
11. Discuss and take action on additional funds for Autopsies for JP 2 & 4.
Presented by Judge John Barton, Justice of the Peace Precinct 4. Requesting an additional $75,000.00 for the rest of the Fiscal Year. Veronica Morales, Auditor addressed the court about delayed invoices.
Motion that we approve the additional funds of $75,000.00 from contingency for autopsies for the JP courts.
Motion by: Anderson Second by: Sanchez Exhibit:
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
12. Conduct Public Hearing for possible placement of Speed Limit Signs on CR 1213 off of CR 180.
County Judge Johnson announced a public hearing for the possible placement of speed limit signs on CR 1213 off CR 180. The Judge announced the public hearing again. No one came forward.
13. Discuss and take action on possible placement of Speed Limit Signs on CR 1213 off of CR 180.
Presented by Ruben Mata, Road and Bridge Director of Administration. Recommending 30mph. This is 1 mile in length.
Motion that we approve the possible placement of speed limit sign on CR 1213 off of CR 180 at 30 mph.
Motion by: Sanchez Second by: Anderson Exhibit:
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
14. Acknowledge Monthly Report for Constable Precinct 4.
Presented by Jamie Hall, Constable Precinct 4.
Motion that we acknowledge the monthly report for Constable Precinct 4.
Motion by: Sanchez Second by: Anderson Exhibit:
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
15. Acknowledge Monthly Report for JP 3.
Presented by Judge Susan Rayos, Justice of the Peace Precinct 3.
Motion to acknowledge monthly report for JP 3.
Motion by: Somers Second by: Ramsey Exhibit:
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
16. Discuss and take action on Clear Contract for Sheriff’s and District Attorney’s Offices.
Presented by Sheriff Criner and Jody Hill, DA investigator. These funds are in the budget. Motion that we approve the Clear Contract for the Sheriff’s department for 24 months.
Motion by: Sanchez Second by: Anderson Exhibit:
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
Motion that we approve the Clear Contract for the District Attorney’s office for 36 months.
Motion by: Sanchez Second by: Anderson Exhibit:
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
17. Discuss and take action on Interlocal Agreement with City of Midland for FY 2023 Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program Award.
Presented by Sheriff Criner. This will be used for SWAT.
Motion to sign interlocal agreement with City of Midland and Midland County for FY2023 JAG Grant.
Motion by: Ramsey Second by: Somers Exhibit:
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
18. Discuss and take action on renewal of FY 2024 VINE Service Agreement. Presented by Sheriff Criner.
Motion to sign the FY 2024 Midland County VINE renewal service agreement.
Motion by: Ramsey Second by: Somers Exhibit:
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
19. Discuss and take action on Smith Detection Service Agreement for maintenance on 2 x-ray machines.
Presented by Sheriff Criner. Renewal for 5 years.
Motion to approve the Smith Detection service agreement for maintenance on 2 x-ray machines.
Motion by: Somers Second by: Ramsey Exhibit:
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
20. Acknowledge Midland County Sheriff’s Office Report for August 2023. Presented by Sheriff Criner.
Move we acknowledge the Midland County Sheriff’s Office Report for August 2023.
Motion by: Anderson Second by: Sanchez Exhibit:
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
21. Discuss and take action on hotel rates above per diem.
Presented by Sheriff Criner and Jenny Hilton, County Court Administrator. Motion to take action on hotel rates above per diem.
Motion by: Anderson Second by: Somers Exhibit:
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
Motion to approve the hotel rate above per diem for Jenny Hilton.
Motion by: Ramsey Second by: Somers Exhibit:
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
22. Discuss and take action on court minutes from September 11, 2023. Presented by Alison Haley, County Clerk.
Move we approve the minutes for September 11, 2023.
Motion by: Anderson Second by: Ramsey Exhibit:
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
23. Discuss and take action on court fees for County and District Clerks’ Offices. Presented by Alison Haley, County Clerk. August 2023 fees.
Motion to acknowledge the court fees for County and District Clerks’ offices.
Motion by: Ramsey Second by: Somers Exhibit:
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
24. Discuss and take action on policies to be effective October 1, 2023.
Presented by Sara Gray, Treasurer. Explained the anniversary raise policy. There was some discussion about the start date for longevity pay. Veronica Morales, Auditor joined the conversation. There was a discussion about overtime verses comp time.
Motion to approve the policy changes with the choice of option B for longevity pay effective October 1st.
Motion by: Ramsey Second by: Somers Exhibit:
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
25. Discuss and take action on employee evaluation form.
Presented by Sara Gray, Treasurer. There were a few samples of evaluation forms discussed. They discussed A-D examples.
Motion that we approve the employee evaluation form letter B and also that if the department has an evaluation form already, that it be used as an attachment, and that we use this one as the main form for us as we move forward making these anniversary raises.
Motion by: Sanchez Second by: Somers Exhibit:
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
26. Discuss and take action on policy to pay TDEM deployed employees.
Presented by Sara Gray, Treasurer and Justin Bunch, Emergency Management Coordinator. The State Emergency Management Team. TDEM reimburses 100%. This is just for State Deployments
Motion that we approve the policy to pay TDEM deployed employees.
Motion by: Sanchez Second by: Anderson Exhibit:
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
27. Discuss and take action on positions being exempt or non-exempt.
Presented by Sara Gray, Treasurer. Cautioned the Court on assigning exemption to an employee who does not meet the legal requirements. Commissioner Sanchez stated that a recommendation be brought to the court. Veronica Morales, Auditor joined the conversation. The HR position that was approved 2 courts ago was made exempt. The recommendation from the Auditor and the Treasurer is for the Employee Activity Coordinator position to be non-exempt.
Motion to make the Employee’s Activities Coordinator in the HR department non-exempt.
Motion by: Ramsey Second by: Sanchez Exhibit:
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
There was a discussion about the Records Supervisor position that the court had previously changed from exempt to non-exempt status. The Treasurer and Auditor wanted to provide the court with information if the court is going to make those kinds of changes. The court is standing by the decision to make the position non-exempt. Jenny Hilton, County Court Administrator explained the last time the positions were evaluated by a law firm. This was done in 2016.
28. Discuss and take action on personnel memoranda.
Presented by Sara Gray, Treasurer.
Motion to approve personnel memoranda.
Motion by: Sanchez Second by: Somers Exhibit:
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
29. Discuss and take action on line item transfers.
Presented by Veronica Morales, Auditor. There were a few exceptions. Motion to approve all line-item transfers.
Motion by: Ramsey Second by: Somers Exhibit:
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
30. Discuss and take action on bills and wire transfers.
Presented by Veronica Morales, Auditor. There was a wire transfer for Pitney Bowes. There were a few exceptions.
Motion to pay all bills and wire transfers.
Motion by: Ramsey Second by: Somers Exhibit:
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
31. Discuss and take action on additional funds for vehicle repair for Cemetery.
Presented by David Sapp, Cemetery Director. Requesting $4,000.00. Commissioner Anderson asked if they could go to another vendor. Jerry D. with Vector Fleet stated the rate is $52.88 per hour it will increase to $55.90.
Motion to transfer $4,000.00 from contingency into vehicle repair for the Cemetery.
Motion by: Ramsey Second by: Somers Exhibit:
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
32. Acknowledge Summary of All Collections for June, July, and August 2023. Presented by Karen Hood, Tax Assessor Collector.
Motion to acknowledge the summary of all collections for June, July and August 2023.
Motion by: Ramsey Second by: Somers Exhibit:
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
33. Discuss and take action on election consultant contract with Carolyn Graves. Presented by Carolyn Graves, Elections Administrator.
Motion to approve election consultant contract with Carolyn Graves.
Motion by: Ramsey Second by: Sanchez Exhibit:
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
34. Discuss and take action on proclamation for Project Literacy Week, October 2-6, 2023.
Presented by Ann Rector, Assistant Library Director. Ms. Rector read the proclamation aloud.
Motion that we approve the proclamation for Project Literacy week, October 2-6, 2023.
Motion by: Sanchez Second by: Ramsey Exhibit:
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
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.
Presented by Ann Rector, Assistant Library Director.
Motion to acknowledge the Texas State Library & Archives Commission State FY 2023 Interlibrary Loan Lending Reimbursement Award in the amount of $7,401.75.
Motion by: Somers Second by: Ramsey Exhibit:
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
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.
Presented by Ann Rector, Assistant Library Director.
Motion to approve the budget amendment for Texas State Library & Archives Commission Texas Reads Grant TXR-24007 in the amount of $10,000.00.
Motion by: Sanchez Second by: Somers Exhibit:
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
37. Discuss and take action on funding for LEB expansion.
Presented by Eddie Melendez, Facilities Director. $1,200,000. We need to encumber the funds. Kristy Engeldahl, Purchasing Agent joined the conversation.
Motion that we encumber the funds of $1,200,000.00 for the LEB expansion.
Motion by: Anderson Second by: Somers Exhibit:
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
38. Discuss and take action on use of Horseshoe for semi-annual graduation ceremony for Drug Court on October 23, 2023.
Presented by Judge Elizabeth Rainey, Drug Court.
Motion that we approve the use of the Horseshoe for the semi-annual graduation ceremony for the Drug Court on October 23, 2023.
Motion by: Sanchez Second by: Anderson Exhibit:
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
39. Discuss and take action on use of Horseshoe for Midland West Rotary Club, October 24, 2023.
Presented by Commissioner Anderson and Ken Olson, Horseshoe Director. Have lunch in the backstage club and have a facility tour. Commissioner Ramsey expressed his concern. The tour does not need to be approved, but to have lunch there is another thing. No action taken.
40. Discuss and take action on use of Horseshoe for Hike & Bike Trail Committee Meetings.
Presented by Ken Olson, Horseshoe Director. Commissioner Ramsey stated that the committee will be meeting on site. Veronica Moralas, Auditor joined the conversation.
Motion to approve use of the Horseshoe for Hike and Bike Trail committee meetings.
Motion by: Somers Second by: Sanchez Exhibit:
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
41. Discuss and take action on updates to Horseshoe policies.
Presented by Ken Olson, Horseshoe Director. Mr. Olson would like to table the ticketing and discuss security, EMS and alcohol. Would like to consider moving up to three officers for any alcohol event. Ken Colston, Risk Manager joined the conversation. Mr. Olson stated that additional security could be added during the event at the customer’s expense.
Motion that we approve the update to the Horseshoe policies. First one is alcohol, if a non-profit organization obtains all required TABC permits for their event, alcohol may be brought on-site for the properly TABC permitted event. The next thing is the security and EMS, that there is a minimum of 2 officers and then the additional officers would be up to the discretion of Horseshoe management.
Motion by: Sanchez Second by: Anderson Exhibit:
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
42. Discuss and take action on Horseshoe cleaning and move-in/out fees. Presented by Ken Olson, Horseshoe Director.
Motion to approve the Horseshoe cleaning and move-in/out fees.
Motion by: Somers Second by: Sanchez Exhibit:
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
43. Discuss and take action on agreement with Greenwood Volunteer Fire Department. Presented by Justing Bunch, Fire Marshall.
Motion to approve the agreement with the Greenwood Volunteer Fire Department.
Motion by: Sanchez Second by: Somers Exhibit:
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
44. Discuss and take action on agreement with Northeast Volunteer Fire Department. Presented by Justing Bunch, Fire Marshall.
Motion to approve the agreement with the Northwest Volunteer Fire Department.
Motion by: Ramsey Second by: Somers Exhibit:
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
45. Discuss and take action on property damage at 1703 ECR 120.
Presented by Ken Colston, Risk Manager. This is when the training vehicle ran into the building.
Motion to approve the repair of the new LEB building.
Motion by: Ramsey Second by: Somers Exhibit:
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
46. Discuss and take action on Public Workers Compensation Audit and payment of invoice.
Presented by Justin Bunch, Emergency Management Coordinator. $49,633.15 invoice. The funds are in the budget.
Motion to approve Workers Compensation audit and payment of the invoice.
Motion by: Somers Second by: Ramsey Exhibit:
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
47. Discuss and take action on purchase of Audio/Visual equipment for new LEB.
Hold.
Presented by Justin Stephenson, IT. We received a quote of $465,256.10. This is a budgeted item Capital Outlay for LEB Expansion. There was some discussion about the video wall. Andrew Avis, Public Works Director joined the conversation.
Motion to purchase the audio/visual equipment for the new LEB.
Motion by: Ramsey Second by: Sanchez Exhibit:
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
48. Discuss and take action on Southwest Solutions Maintenance Agreements for Lektrievers.
Presented by Kirsty Engeldahl, Purchasing Agent. This is a budgeted item. Motion to approve the Southwest Solutions Maintenance agreements for Lektrievers.
Motion by: Sanchez Second by: Ramsey Exhibit:
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
49. Discuss and take action on Exela Technologies/HOV Services Support and Maintenance Agreements for Scanners.
Presented by Kirsty Engeldahl, Purchasing Agent. This is a budgeted item.
Motion to sign the Exela HOV services support and management (maintenance) agreements for scanners.
Motion by: Ramsey Second by: Somers Exhibit:
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
50. Discuss and take action on Capps Rent-A-Car Agreement.
Presented by Kirsty Engeldahl, Purchasing Agent. Price increase of $49.00. Move we approve the Capps Rent-a-car agreement.
Motion by: Anderson Second by: Ramsey Exhibit:
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
51. Discuss and take action on Ricoh Lease Agreement.
Presented by Kirsty Engeldahl, Purchasing Agent. This is a budgeted item. Move we approve the Ricoh lease agreement.
Motion by: Anderson Second by: Somers Exhibit:
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
52. Acknowledge Rebate Check from Ricoh.
Presented by Kirsty Engeldahl, Purchasing Agent. $4,150.00 rebate.
Move we acknowledge rebate check from Ricoh.
Motion by: Anderson Second by: Sanchez Exhibit:
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
53. Acknowledge rebate check from TIPS Purchasing Cooperative. Presented by Kirsty Engeldahl, Purchasing Agent. $518.99 rebate check.
Motion to acknowledge rebate check from TIPS Purchasing Cooperative.
Motion by: Somers Second by: Ramsey Exhibit:
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
54. Discuss and take action on RFP for Expansion of SCR 130.
Presented by Kirsty Engeldahl, Purchasing Agent. This should be WCR 130. Motion that we approve the RFP for the expansion of WCR 130.
Motion by: Sanchez Second by: Anderson Exhibit:
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
55. Discuss and take action on RFP for New Construction of Occidental Parkway.
Presented by Kirsty Engeldahl, Purchasing Agent. Andrew Avis, Public Works joined the conversation.
Motion to approve the RFP for the new construction of Occidental Parkway.
Motion by: Sanchez Second by: Ramsey Exhibit:
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
56. Discuss and take action on award for RFP 23MCO610 REBID Relocating Donated Trees.
Presented by Kirsty Engeldahl, Purchasing Agent. We received 1 response and that was from Alldredge Gardens. Their previous bid was $19,797.71 and this bid response price is $15,454.84. There was some discussion about how the trees are handled. Zan did indicate to me that he reduced the price by removing the 2 telehandlers as was previously proposed. This is new and unforeseen.
Motion that we award RFP 23MCO610 for relocating the trees in the amount of $16,000.00 awarded to Alldredge Gardens, funds coming from contingency.
Motion by: Anderson Second by: Ramsey Exhibit:
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
Recalled by Auditor.
$10,000.00 was budgeted in FY 2024 to relocate the trees. We would only need a transfer of $6,000.00 to make the full amount.
I would like to amend my motion that we move $6,000.00 for the relocation of trees out of contingency.
Motion by: Anderson Second by: Ramsey Exhibit:
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
57. Discuss and take action on award for RFP 23MCO613 Nuisance Abatement of Cloverdale Property.
Presented by Kirsty Engeldahl, Purchasing Agent. We received 2 responses for this project. Amerapex did give a significantly cheaper price than APM Contractor Services; however, Amerapex submitted Terms and Conditions that we cannot agree to. I would like the court to first allow me to go into negotiations with Amerapex immediately regarding their Terms & Conditions submission. If negotiations are fruitful and Amerapex understands we are not accepting their Terms & Conditions, we recommend awarding this project to Amerapex in the amount of $596,631.04.
Motion that we allow the Purchasing Agent to make negotiations with Amerapex in regard to the Nuisance Abatement of Cloverdale property.
Motion by: Sanchez Second by: Ramsey Exhibit:
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
Recalled by Purchasing Agent.
Kristy Engeldahl, Purchasing Agent, stated Amerapex have agreed to dropping their terms and conditions. Veronica Morales, Auditor joined the conversation of where the funds could come from. Andrew Avis, Public Works Director joined the conversation.
Motion that we award it to Amerapex for RFP 23MCO613 nuisance abatement of Cloverdale property the money coming out of, $300,000.00 out of contingency in the 2023 fiscal year, $100,000.00 coming out of the fuel contingency out of the 2023 fiscal year, $200,000.00 coming out of the salary contingency for fiscal year 2023.
Motion by: Sanchez Second by: Ramsey Exhibit:
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
58. Discuss and take action on award for RFP 23MCO614 Reconstruction Paving Courthouse Parking Lots.
Presented by Kirsty Engeldahl, Purchasing Agent. We received 5 responses for this project. We recommend awarding Permian Paving in the amount of $262,200.00.
Motion to award to Permian Paving RFP 23MCO614 reconstruction paving courthouse parking lots in the amount of $262,200.00.
Motion by: Ramsey Second by: Somers Exhibit:
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
Recall item 47.
59. Discuss and take action on Work Authorization with Parkhill to re-plat 301 S. Main and 300 N. Baird properties.
Presented by Andrew Avis, Public Works Director.
Motion to approve the Work Authorization with Parkhill to re-plat 301 S. Main and 300 N. Baird properties.
Motion by: Sanchez Second by: Anderson Exhibit:
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
60. Discuss and take action on Burns Architecture Contract Amendment for SWAT building renovations.
Presented by Andrew Avis, Public Works Director.
Motion to authorize the County Judge to sign amendment number 6 for SWAT building renovations.
Motion by: Somers Second by: Sanchez Exhibit:
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
61. Discuss and take action on change order with Parkhill to survey and re-plat new Sheriff’s Office property.
Presented by Andrew Avis, Public Works Director.
Motion we approve the change order with Parkhill to survey and re-plat the new Sheriff’s Office property.
Motion by: Anderson Second by: Sanchez Exhibit:
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
62. Discuss and take action on Work Authorization with Dunaway & Associates to update Subdivision Regulations for Midland County.
Presented by Andrew Avis, Public Works Director.
Motion that we approve the work authorization with Dunaway and Associates to update the subdivision regulations for Midland County.
Motion by: Sanchez Second by: Anderson Exhibit:
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
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.
Permit to Construct Driveway Facilities on County Right of way:
1. Perseverance Homes, LLC on SCR 1055.
2. Green Machine Homes on SCR 1055.
3. Stumblin N Farms, LLC on ECR 120.
4. Matterhorn Express Pipeline, LLC on ECR 120.
5. Matterhorn Express Pipeline, LLC on ECR 120.
6. Matterhorn Express Pipeline, LLC on ECR 160.
7. Matterhorn Express Pipeline, LLC on ECR 160.
8. Matterhorn Express Pipeline, LLC on ECR 1232.
9. Matterhorn Express Pipeline, LLC on ECR 1232.
10. Matterhorn Express Pipeline, LLC on ECR 200.
11. Matterhorn Express Pipeline, LLC on ECR 200.
12. Matterhorn Express Pipeline, LLC on ECR 200.
Request for designation of location for crossing of a Midland County Texas road:
1. Medallion Midland Gathering, LLC on CR 173.
2. Broadhead Boring (Oncor) on Antelope Trail.
3. Midland Petra D.C. Partners, LLC on ECR 90.
4. Environmental Disposal Systems, LLC on NCR 1130.
5. Oncor on SCR 1090.
Motion that we approve all.
Motion by: Sanchez Second by: Anderson Exhibit:
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
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.
Presented by Andrew Avis, Public Works Director. Frontage property on I-20. Drainage easement.
Move to approve the purchase or the authorization of the Texas Department of Transportation to purchase a drainage easement across Midland County property located at 2800 West I-20.
Motion by: Anderson Second by: Sanchez Exhibit:
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
65. Discuss and take action applying for federal grant known as Reconnecting Communities and Neighborhoods.
Presented by Commissioner Sanchez and Andrew Avis, Public Works Director. This is just an opportunity to apply for the grant.
Motion authorizing Commissioner Sanchez and Public Works to apply for the federal grant known as Reconnecting Communities and Neighborhoods.
Motion by: Anderson Second by: Ramsey Exhibit:
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
66. Discuss and take action on deed agreement and payment with Cumberland & Western Resources, LLC.
Presented by Andrew Avis, Public Works Director.
Motion to authorize payment to Cumberland and Western in the amount of $499,494.00 and execute the deed agreement between Midland County and Cumberland and Western.
Motion by: Ramsey Second by: Somers Exhibit:
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
67. Discuss and take action on Work Authorization with Parkhill for design of pavement & drainage improvements to WCR 122.
Presented by Jesse Ferguson, Public Works Capital Projects Manager.
Motion to authorize the work authorization to Parkhill for design of pavement and drainage for improvements to WCR 122.
Motion by: Ramsey Second by: Somers Exhibit:
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
Recall items 56 and 57.
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.
Presented by Jenny Hilton, County Court Administrator. County Judge would like to see us moving to Tuesdays. All the Commissioners stated which would work better for them.
Motion that we use option one for setting the dates for regularly scheduled Commissioners’ Court meetings for Fiscal Year, October – September, 2023-2024.
Motion by: Somers Second by: Johnson Exhibit:
For: Somers, Johnson Against: Ramsey, Sanchez Abstaining: Anderson
69. Discuss and take action on Midland County Holiday dates for Calendar Year, January – December 2024.
Presented by Jenny Hilton, County Court Administrator.
Motion to approve the Midland County Holiday dates for calendar year January through December 2024.
Motion by: Sanchez Second by: Somers Exhibit:
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
70. Discuss and take action on Colonia Needs Assessment and Planning Amendment.
Presented by Commissioner Sanchez and Jenny Hilton, County Court Administrator. We are in the group with Presidio County. Jan 31, 2027. We must approve this if we want to move forward.
Motion that we approve the Colonia Needs Assessment and Planning amendment.
Motion by: Sanchez Second by: Anderson Exhibit:
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
71. Conduct Executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074 to discuss personnel matters.
11:44a.m. take a break and then go into Executive Session
12:12p.m. back into Regular Session
72. Adjourn.
Motion to adjourn.
Motion by: Sanchez Second by: Somers Exhibit:
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
Adjourn at 12:12p.m.
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