Midland County Commissioners Court met Oct. 17.
Here are the minutes provided by the court:
Be it remembered that on Tuesday the 17th day of October 2023 at 9:03a.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 – (left during Executive session and returned at 1:30p.m.)
Recorded by Alison Haley, County Clerk.
1. Call to Order.
2. Invocation given by Commissioner Dianne Anderson.
3. Pledges of Allegiances.
Call item 28 and 29.
4. Receive presentation on new County Jail.
Presented by Andrew Avis, Public Works Director. Kenny Burns, President Burns Architecture, LLC. addressed the court. They discussed the Jail commission requirements. The proposed building is a 235,000 square foot building. John Wilkie, White Construction addressed the court. The current budget is around $170 million. Exhibit: 18
5. Receive presentation on request for tax abatement from Cameron Morgan with KE Andrews.
Presented by Cameron Morgan, KE Andrews. Cameron M. with Samsung. Battery Energy Storage system. This helps regulate the grid. Exhibit: 19-25
Call item 9
6. Acknowledge the remembrance of fallen Sgt. Mike Naylor.
Presented by Sheriff Criner.
Motion to acknowledge the remembrance of the fallen Sgt. Mike Naylor.
Motion by: Ramsey Second by: Somers Exhibit: 26
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
Call item 33-40
7. Discuss and take action on line item transfers.
Presented by Veronica Morales, Auditor. Fiscal year 2023 is separate for Fiscal year 2024. There were a few exceptions.
Motion to approve all line-item transfers.
Motion by: Ramsey Second by: Somers Exhibit: 27-68
For: Ramsey, Somers Against: None Abstaining: Johnson, Sanchez
8. Discuss and take action on bills and wire transfers.
Presented by Veronica Morales, Auditor. There were some exceptions. 2 additional bills for Pilot Logistics.
Motion to approve all bills and wire transfers and the exceptions.
Motion by: Sanchez Second by: Somers Exhibit: 69-78
For: Ramsey, Somers Against: None Abstaining: Johnson, Sanchez
Call item 27, 30 and 51.
9. Discuss and take action on use of Horseshoe for the following:
Presented by Ken Olson, Horseshoe Director.
a. Midland Project Graduation on May 23-25, 2024.
Motion to allow the use of the Horseshoe for Midland Project Graduation May 23-25, 2024.
Motion by: Ramsey Second by: Sanchez Exhibit: 79
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
b. Oncor staging teams/equipment during declared emergencies.
Presented by Ken Olson, Horseshoe Director, Commissioner Sanchez and Gus Ortega, Oncor Electric Delivery. Justin Bunch, Emergency Management Coordinator joined the conversation.
Motion that we approve Oncor staging teams/equipment during emergencies.
Motion by: Sanchez Second by: Anderson Exhibit: 80
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
c. Oncor training on October 25, 2023
Presented by Ken Olson, Horseshoe Director, Commissioner Sanchez and Gus Ortega, Oncor Electric Delivery. 3-hour event.
Motion that we approve Oncor training on October 25, 2023.
Motion by: Sanchez Second by: Anderson Exhibit: 81
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
d. 4-H for swine and horse projects on October 26, November 16, 20, 28, & 30, 2023
Presented by Steve Paz, CEA- 4-H Youth Development. Would like the outdoor arena for 4-H project meeting and workshop on October 26, November 16 and 30th. Would like the Livestock Pavilion for the 2023 Swine validation as a drive-thru event due to possible weather conditions.
Motion to authorize the use of the Horseshoe for the 4-H for swine and horse projects on October 26, November 16,20,28 and 30, 2023.
Motion by: Somers Second by: Sanchez Exhibit: 82
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
10:06a.m. announced going into Executive Session.
10:07a.m. back into Regular Session
Call item 18, 19 and 20.
10. Discuss and take action allowing Horseshoe Director to approve vendor contracts/agreements and other operational decisions.
Presented by County Judge Terry Johnson and Ken Olson, Horseshoe Director.
Motion to allow the Horseshoe Director to approve vendor contracts/agreements and other operational decisions.
Motion by: Ramsey Second by: Sanchez Exhibit: 83
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
11. Discuss and take action on Horseshoe joining Midland Chamber of Commerce.
Presented by Ken Olson, Horseshoe Director. The membership fee is $650.00. Commissioner Sanchez disclosed that he is a member of the Midland Chamber of Commerce and has served on the board.
Motion that the Horseshoe joins Midland Chamber of Commerce.
Motion by: Anderson Second by: Sanchez Exhibit: 84-85
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
12. Discuss and take action on Horseshoe joining Texas Association of Venues & Facilities (TXAVF).
Presented by Ken Olson, Horseshoe Director. The annual membership fee is $200.00. Motion that we approve the Horseshoe join Texas Association of Venues and Facilities.
Motion by: Anderson Second by: Somers Exhibit: 86-92
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
13. Discuss and take action on purchase of health department permit to operate concession stands.
Presented by Ken Olson, Horseshoe Director. $250.00 for 12 months. This would allow the events to have concessions.
Motion we purchase the health department permit to operate concession stands.
Motion by: Anderson Second by: Sanchez Exhibit: 93-104
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
14. Discuss and take action on use of concession stands during events and partnering with non-profits to run concessions.
Presented by Ken Olson, Horseshoe Director.
Motion that we approve the concession stands during events and partnering with non profits to run concessions and make it $150.00 across the board the way we discussed per use.
Motion by: Sanchez Second by: Somers Exhibit: 105-107
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
15. Discuss and take action on additions and updates to Horseshoe policies. Presented by Ken Olson, Horseshoe Director.
Motion to approve the additions and updates to the Horseshoe policies.
Motion by: Somers Second by: Anderson Exhibit: 108-110
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
16. Discuss and take action on vendor contracts for Horseshoe.
Presented by Ken Olson, Horseshoe Director.
Motion that we approve the vendor contracts for the Horseshoe.
Motion by: Sanchez Second by: Anderson Exhibit: 111-143
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
17. Discuss and take action on Cvent agreement for Horseshoe Event Diagraming. Presented by Ken Olson, Horseshoe Director.
Motion that we allow the County Judge to sign the Cvent agreement for Horseshoe event diagramming.
Motion by: Sanchez Second by: Anderson Exhibit: 144-170
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
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.
Motion that we discuss in Executive session the contract being negotiated because deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on our position in negotiations with a third party.
Motion by: Sanchez Second by: Anderson Exhibit:
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
20. Conduct Executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.072 to deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property.
10:09a.m. go into Executive session.
11:48am back into Regular Session. Commissioner Anderson left during Executive Session. Call item 7 and 8
21. Discuss and take action on payment supporting MCUD for water well drilling operations in Midland County.
Presented by Andrew Avis, Public Works Director.
Motion that we approve the payment supporting MCUD for water well drilling operations in Midland County in the amount of $7,750,000.00 and to come from 605015007540.
Motion by: Sanchez Second by: Somers Exhibit: 171-178
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
22. Discuss and take action on Certificate of Obligation funding for new County Jail. Presented by Andrew Avis, Public Works Director.
Motion that we table #22 until we can take it back up on Monday.
Motion by: Sanchez Second by: Ramsey Exhibit:
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
23. Discuss and take action on Midland County Community Standards Policy. Tabled.
24. Discuss and take action on Book list.
Tabled.
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.
Tabled.
26. Discuss and take action on Midland County Library Advisory Board. Tabled.
27. Acknowledge Monthly Collections Report/Status Updated for JP 1. Presented by Judge Edelmira Subia, Justice of the Peace Precinct 1.
Motion to approve JP 1’s Septembers monthly collections report.
Motion by: Ramsey Second by: Somers Exhibit: 179-213
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
28. Acknowledge Quarterly Reports for JP 2 & 4.
Presented by Judge David Cobos, Justice of the Peace Precinct 2.
Motion to acknowledge the third quarter reports for JP 2 and 4.
Motion by: Ramsey Second by: Sanchez Exhibit: 214-233
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
29. Discuss and take action on grade and step for personnel transfer for JP 2.
Presented by Judge David Cobos, Justice of the Peace Precinct 2. Would like to transfer an employee from the SO at the same pay grade and level grade 12 step 3. Need an additional $2,070.88 to make up the difference in salary.
Motion that we approve the grade and step for personnel transfer for JP 2 to a 12.3 getting the money out of salary contingency in the amount of $2,100.00.
Motion by: Sanchez Second by: Ramsey Exhibit: 234
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
Call item 4
30. Acknowledge Monthly Report for Constable Precinct 4.
Presented by Constable Jamie Hall.
Motion to acknowledge monthly report for Constable Precinct 4.
Motion by: Somers Second by: Sanchez Exhibit: 235-236
For: Ramsey, Somers Against: None Abstaining: Johnson, Sanchez
31. Conduct public hearing on possible placement of speed limit signs on CR 1192 between CR 115 & Dayton Road.
County Judge Johnson announced a public hearing on possible placement of speed limit signs on CR 1192 between CR 115 and Dayton Road. The public hearing was announced again. No one came forward. The public hearing was closed.
32. Discuss and take action on possible placement of speed limit signs on CR 1192 between CR 115 & Dayton Road.
Presented by Ruben Mata, Road and Bridge Director of Administration. Recommending 30 mph speed limit.
Motion that we approve the placement of speed limit sign on CR 1192 between CR 115 and Dayton Road, 30 mph.
Motion by: Sanchez Second by: Anderson Exhibit: 237-241
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
Call item 41
33. Discuss and take action on budget amendment for FY2023 Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) in the amount of $12,000.00.
Presented by Sheriff Criner.
Motion that we approve the budget amendment for FY2023 Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) in the amount of $12,000.00.
Motion by: Sanchez Second by: Anderson Exhibit: 242-243
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
34. Discuss and take action on budget amendment for FY2024 SAVNS/VINE Grant in the amount of $25,969.00.
Presented by Sheriff Criner.
Motion to approve the budget amendment for FY2024 SAVNS/VINE grant in the amount of $25,969.00.
Motion by: Somers Second by: Ramsey Exhibit: 244-245
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
35. Discuss and take action on donation in the amount of $2,398.00 from Van and Carol Rodgers for K9 Unit.
Presented by Sheriff Criner. Mr. and Mrs. Van Rodgers wanted to purchase bullet proof vests for the two K9 units.
Motion to acknowledge the donation in the amount of $2,398.00 from Van and Carol Rodgers for K9 Unit.
Motion by: Somers Second by: Ramsey Exhibit: 246-249
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
36. Discuss and take action on budget amendment of 2,398.00 for K9 Unit items. Presented by Sheriff Criner.
Motion to approve the budget amendment of $2,398.00 for K9 unit items.
Motion by: Somers Second by: Ramsey Exhibit: 250-251
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
37. Acknowledge Kaylea Madry, Jesus Vidal, Ashley Jenkins, and Jenelle Hampton for completing Crisis Intervention Unit training.
Presented by Sheriff Criner.
Motion to acknowledge Kaylea Madry, Jesus Vidal, Ashley Jenkins, and Jenelle Hampton on completing the Crisis Intervention Unit training.
Motion by: Ramsey Second by: Somers Exhibit: 252-253
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
38. Acknowledge Sheriff’s Office Report for September 2023.
Presented by Sheriff Criner.
Motion to acknowledge Sheriff’s Office report for September 2023.
Motion by: Somers Second by: Ramsey Exhibit: 254-259
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
39. Acknowledge C&W Fee Collection Report for September 2023. Presented by Sheriff Criner.
Motion to acknowledge the Civil and Warrant Fee Collection report.
Motion by: Ramsey Second by: Somers Exhibit: 260-261
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
40. Acknowledge Detention fees for September 2023.
Presented by Sheriff Criner.
Motion to acknowledge Detention fees for September 2023.
Motion by: Somers Second by: Ramsey Exhibit: 262-263
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
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.
Presented by Debbie Garza, Library Director.
Motion that we 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: 264-265
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
42. Acknowledge Midland County Public Libraries annual accreditation from the Texas State Library & Archives Commission for FY2024.
Presented by Debbie Garza, Library Director. We currently only have 4 professional Librarians on staff. We are required to have 5.
Motion to acknowledge Midland County Public Libraries annual accreditation from the Texas State Library & Archives Commission for FY2024.
Motion by: Somers Second by: Ramsey Exhibit: 266-269
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
43. Discuss and take action on Hoopla’s Digital Media Agreement.
Presented by Debbie Garza, Library Director. This is a budgeted item. Commissioner Anderson expressed her concern for the books available on this digital media agreement. Commissioner Sanchez stated that this is a very important tool for others out there.
Motion to sign the Hoopla’s media agreement.
Motion by: Ramsey Second by: Sanchez Exhibit: 270-283
For: Ramsey, Somers Against: Anderson Abstaining: Johnson, Sanchez
44. Discuss and take action changing pay grade and title for Deputy Clerk in County Clerk’s Office.
Presented by Alison Haley, County Clerk. Change the position of Probate Clerk to Deputy Clerk going from a grade 13 to a grade 12.
Motion that we approve changing the paygrade and title for Deputy Clerk in the County Clerk’s office from a 13 to a 12.
Motion by: Sanchez Second by: Anderson Exhibit: 284-288
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
45. Discuss and take action on court minutes from September 22, 25, & October 3, 2023. Presented by Alison Haley, County Clerk.
Motion to acknowledge the County court minutes from September 22, 25 and October 3, 2023.
Motion by: Ramsey Second by: Somers Exhibit: 289
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
46. Discuss and take action on personnel memoranda.
Presented by Sara Gray, Treasurer.
Motion to acknowledge the personnel memoranda.
Motion by: Somers Second by: Ramsey Exhibit: 290-292
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
47. Discuss and take action on NEOGOV onboarding software.
Presented by Sara Gray, Treasurer. This is for a 1-year term. The funds have been budgeted.
Motion to approve the NEOGOV onboarding software.
Motion by: Sanchez Second by: Anderson Exhibit: 293-313
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
48. Discuss and take action designating employee to approve requisitions, invoices, and create line item transfers out of Medical Examiners budget.
Presented by County Judge Johnson and Jenny Hilton, County Judge Administrator.
Motion that we designate Jenny Hilton to continue to approve requisitions, invoices, and create the line-item transfers out of the Medical Examiners budget.
Motion by: Sanchez Second by: Ramsey Exhibit: 314
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
49. Discuss and take action on autopsy expenses.
Presented by Jenny Hilton, County Judge Johnson. No action taken.
50. Discuss and take action on FY2024 Indigent Defense Formula Grant. Presented by Stephanie, Grant Auditor.
Motion to approve to apply for FY24 Indigent Defense Formula grant.
Motion by: Ramsey Second by: Somers Exhibit: 315-322
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
51. Acknowledge Monthly and Quarterly Reports for Warrant Services. Presented by Chief Scott Casbeer, Warrant Services.
Motion to acknowledge monthly and quarterly report for Warrant Services.
Motion by: Somers Second by: Ramsey Exhibit: 323-328
For: Ramsey, Somers Against: None Abstaining: Johnson, Sanchez
County Judge Johnson announced that items 23-26 will be tabled.
12:00p.m. break for lunch and back at 1:30p.m.
1:31p.m. back into regular session. All 5 Court members were present.
County Judge Johnson announced that items 23-26 were tabled.
Call item 10.
52. Acknowledge Quarterly Report for Environmental Unit.
Presented by Environmental Investigator, Timothy Telck.
Motion to acknowledge the quarterly report for Environmental Unit.
Motion by: Somers Second by: Ramsey Exhibit: 329-330
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
53. Discuss and take action on request to use Opioid Settlement Funds for Urinary Analysis invoices for Drug Court.
Presented by Judge Elizabeth Rainey, Drug Court and Lisa Session, First Assistant Auditor. Russell Malm, County Attorney joined the conversation.
Motion for the Midland County Drug Court to use Opioid Settlement funds for payment of UA invoices.
Motion by: Ramsey Second by: Somers Exhibit: 331
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
54. Discuss and take action on grant award of $89,200.00 for Commercially Sexually Exploited Youth (CSEY), FY 2024, for Juvenile Department.
Presented by Chief Juvenile Probation Officer, Jeff Leyva. Grant award is $89,200.00.
Motion that we accept the award on the grant of $89,200.00 for Commercially Sexually Exploited Youth (CSEY) FY2024 for the Juvenile Department.
Motion by: Sanchez Second by: Anderson Exhibit: 332-361
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
55. Discuss and take action on new CSEY Advocate position for Juvenile Department using grant funds.
Presented by Chief Juvenile Probation Officer, Jeff Leyva. Tabled.
56. Discuss and take action on burn ban.
Presented by Justin Bunch, Fire Marshall.
Motion to cancel the burn ban.
Motion by: Somers Second by: Ramsey Exhibit: 362
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
57. Discuss and take action on purchase of one-year insurance liability tail coverage. Presented by Ken Colston, Risk Manager and Russell Malm, County Attorney. Motion to purchase the one-year insurance liability tail coverage.
Motion by: Ramsey Second by: Sanchez Exhibit: 363-365
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
58. Discuss and take action on property damage at 3800 N. Lamesa Road.
Presented by Ken Colston, Risk Manager. A storm knocked down the fence at Juvenile Detention Center. Quote for $12,300.00.
Motion that we approve to proceed with the repairs quoted by Triple T Fence in the amount of $12,300.00 to repair the fence at Culver Youth Center.
Motion by: Sanchez Second by: Ramsey Exhibit: 366-372
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
59. Discuss and take action on landscape/weeds clean up at LEB and SWAT. Presented by Daymaris Gonzalez, Facilities Administrative Assistant. $15,200.00
Motion that we approve the landscape weed clean up at LEB and SWAT in the amount of $15,200.00.
Motion by: Sanchez Second by: Anderson Exhibit: 373-375
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
60. Discuss and take action on Redlee Addendum No. 3 for the Annex.
Presented by Daymaris Gonzalez, Facilities Administrative Assistant. The new monthly fee of $7,688.00 is an increase of $2,066.00 per month.
Motion that we approve the Redlee addendum No. 3 for the Annex.
Motion by: Sanchez Second by: Anderson Exhibit: 376-380
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
61. Discuss and take action on preventative maintenance agreement(s) with Texas Air Systems.
Presented by Daymaris Gonzalez, Facilities Administrative Assistant. Requesting $83,400.00.
Motion to approve the preventive maintenance agreement with Texas Air Systems.
Motion by: Ramsey Second by: Somers Exhibit: 381-458
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
62. Discuss and take action on Ricoh Service Plan Agreement for Spare Machines at the Jail.
Presented by Kristy Engeldahl, Purchasing Agent.
Motion to sign the Ricoh service plan agreement for spare copy machine at the jail.
Motion by: Ramsey Second by: Somers Exhibit: 459-461
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
63. Discuss and take action on purchase of pickups for Public Works.
Presented by Kristy Engeldahl, Purchasing Agent. Reliable Chevrolet. An additional $75.00 transferred from Public Works.
Motion to purchase the 2 4WHD Silverado 1500 pickups from Reliable Chevrolet in the amount of $100,075.00 for Public Works.
Motion by: Ramsey Second by: Sanchez Exhibit: 462-463
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
64. Discuss and take action on purchase of upfitting of pickup for DA Bomb Investigator.
Presented by Kristy Engeldahl, Purchasing Agent. This is a budgeted item. The DA’s donation fund will provide the additional amount.
Motion that we approve the purchase and upfitting of a pickup for DA Bomb Investigator.
Motion by: Sanchez Second by: Anderson Exhibit: 464-470
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
65. Discuss and take action on RFP for Sheriff’s Office Uniforms. Presented by Kristy Engeldahl, Purchasing Agent.
Motion to go out for RFP for Sheriff’s Office uniforms.
Motion by: Ramsey Second by: Somers Exhibit: 471
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
66. Discuss and take action on RFP for Reconstruction of CR 1040. Presented by Kristy Engeldahl, Purchasing Agent.
Motion to go out for RFP for reconstruction of CR 1040.
Motion by: Somers Second by: Ramsey Exhibit: 472
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
67. Discuss and take action on vendor re-approval.
Presented by Kristy Engeldahl, Purchasing Agent. Dunaway engineer Jacob Holloman is married to Lacey Holloman in the District Attorney’s office.
Motion that we approve Dunaway noting that Lacey Holloman is married to Jacob Holloman and that they have filled out all of the proper paperwork for conflict-of-interest questionnaire.
Motion by: Sanchez Second by: Somers Exhibit: 473-476
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
68. Discuss and take action on purchase renewal of Cellebrite Software for Sheriff’s Office.
Presented by Javier Chacon, IT Director. This is a budgeted item.
Motion to approve the renewal of Cellebrite Software for the Sheriff’s Office.
Motion by: Ramsey Second by: Somers Exhibit: 477-478
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
69. Discuss and take action on purchase of power module replacements for Data Center ODIN Units.
Presented by Javier Chacon, IT Director. This is a budgeted item. $71,425.00. Motion to purchase of power module replacements for Data Center ODIN units.
Motion by: Somers Second by: Ramsey Exhibit: 479-482
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
70. Discuss and take action on purchase of Service and Maintenance Plan with Tubbesing for Data Center Power and Cooling Units.
Presented by Javier Chacon, IT Director. This is a budgeted item.
Motion to purchase the Service and Maintenance Plan with Tubbesing for Data Center Power and Cooling Units.
Motion by: Ramsey Second by: Somers Exhibit: 483-488
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
71. Discuss and take action on purchase of VEMACS Support for Elections Office Software.
Presented by Javier Chacon, IT Director. This is a budgeted item.
Motion to approve the purchase of VEMACS Support for Elections Office Software.
Motion by: Sanchez Second by: Anderson Exhibit: 489-491
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
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.
Presented by Jesse Ferguson, Public Works Capital Projects Manager.
Motion to approve the change order with Jones Bros. for excavation and fill-in of unknown metal structure under roadway on CR 1050.
Motion by: Somers Second by: Ramsey Exhibit: 492-493
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
73. Discuss and take action using County Credit Card to pay Midland Map/Enverus. Presented by Jessica Buchanan, Public Works Regulations Manager.
Motion that we allow using the County Credit card to pay for the Midland Map Enverus.
Motion by: Sanchez Second by: Anderson Exhibit: 494-496
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
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.
Presented by Jessica Buchanan, Public Works Regulations Manager.
Permit to Construct Driveway Facilities on County Right of way:
1. First Tier Construction on 9500 WCR 150.
2. Kea Builders LLC on WCR 140.
3. Williams Paving and Exc. On CR 1083.
4. Ruedas Homes Inc. on SCR 1054.
Request for designation of location for crossing of a Midland County Texas road:
1. Pioneer Natural Resources USA, Inc. on CR 150.
2. Broadhead Boring (Oncor) on S. Midkiff Road.
3. Pioneer Natural Resources USA, Inc. on CR 160.
4. Oncor Electric Delivery on ECR 160
5. Oncor on NCR 1160.
6. Unite Private Networks on ECR 120.
Motion to approve all.
Motion by: Sanchez Second by: Anderson Exhibit: 497-542
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
2:57p.m. take a break.
3:10p.m. back into Regular Session.
Call item 6, 33-40
75. Adjourn.
Motion to adjourn.
Motion by: Somers Second by: Ramsey Exhibit:
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
Adjourn at 3:17p.m.
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