Midland County Commissioners Court met Aug. 20.
Here are the minutes provided by the court:
Be it remembered that on Tuesday the 20th of August 2024 at 9:00 a.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 Ana Almuina, Chief Deputy County Clerk.
1. Call to Order.
2. Invocation given by Pastor Matt Koehler, Greenwood Baptist Church.
3. Pledges of Allegiances.
4. Conduct public hearing on Midland County Proposed Budget for FY 2024-2025.
County Judge Johnson announced a public hearing open on the Midland County Proposed Budget for FY 2024-2025. Judge Johnson invited anyone wishing to speak on the budget to come forward and fill out a public testimony form.
Dan Hendrix of Midland County relayed he is paid to evaluate risks for companies, and we do not know what the future holds. He asked the court to vote 100% for the patrol officer’s budget. He also mentioned the idea of using drones. Exhibit: 17-23
5. Receive presentation on Golf Course Feasibility Study.
Presented by Andrew Avis, Public Works Director and Dan Conway, President of THK Associates, Inc. Presentation only. No action necessary. Exhibit: 24-91
6. Consent Agenda:
a. Take action on personnel memoranda.
b. 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.
c. Take action on agreement with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension.
d. Acknowledge Monthly Reports for JP 1.
e. Acknowledge Quarterly Reports for JP 2 & JP4.
f. Acknowledge Monthly Reports for Constable 2.
g. Acknowledge Monthly Reports for Constable 4.
h. Acknowledge Monthly Report for Warrant Services.
i. Acknowledge Treasurer’s Report for April – June, 2024.
j. Acknowledge accident and damage reports for July 2024.
k. Take action on use of Horseshoe for Elections polling place on November 5, 2024, General Election.
l. Take action on court fees for County and District Clerks’ Offices.
m. Take action on court minutes from August 6 & 7, 2024.
n. Acknowledge I.M.P.A.C.T.S. Celebration Date of September 25, 2024.
o. Acknowledge Rebate Check from Ricoh.
p. Take action on out-of-state travel for Mariam Thatcher and Valerie Olivares to attend training at Leica Geosystems University in Tucson, AZ, October 7-10, 2024.
q. Acknowledge Sheriff’s Office Report for July 2024.
r. Acknowledge C&W Fee Collection Report for July 2024.
s. Acknowledge Detention Fees for July 2024.
t. Take action on out-of-state travel for Lorenzo Pruneda to attend NeoGov Conference in Las Vegas, NV, October 1-3, 2024.
u. Take action on donation of $689.15 from the Rachel Lyman Charitable Trust.
v. Take action on Lucky Diaz contract for Project Literacy 2024.
w. Take action on application for Texas State Library & Archives Commission State Fiscal Year 2024 Interlibrary Loan (ILL) Lending Reimbursement Program.
Commissioner Anderson requested to pull item “J”.
Motion to approve the consent agenda excluding “J”.
Motion by: Somers Seconded by: Ramsey Exhibit: 92-315
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining
j. Acknowledge accident and damage reports for July 2024.
Presented by Ken Colston, Risk Manager. Commissioner Anderson had a few questions about the accident involving the CID 2019 Chevrolet pickup. Commissioner Anderson expressed her concern that these cars need to be treated like a personal vehicle and driven with care.
Motion to approve item “J’ in the consent agenda.
Motion by: Sanchez Seconded by: Somers Exhibit: 316-319
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
7. Discuss and take action on salary increase for Kayla Wilson, Sarah Cotton & Tania Montoya this current fiscal year for JP 1.
Presented by Judge Edelmira Subia, Justice of the Peace Precinct 1. Judge Subia would like to use the 236 Justice Court Assistant Technology Fund to supplement her staff salaries. Judge Subia Would like Sarah Cotton to receive a $6,000.00 increase, Kayla Faye Willson to receive a $4,000.00 increase and Tania Montoya to receive a $1,000.00 increase. The Court members had a few questions so Veronica Morales, Auditor joined the conversation. Tabled for more information. Exhibits: 320-321
8. Discuss and take action canceling service agreement with Smiths Detection on 2 X-Ray machines in Courthouse Security.
Presented by Sheriff Criner.
Motion to cancel service agreement with Smiths Detection on 2 X-Ray machines in Courthouse.
Motion by: Ramsey Seconded by: Somers Exhibit: 322
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
9. Discuss and take action on purchase of scanner over $10,000.00 for Crime Scene Unit.
Presented by Sheriff Criner. Gives a 3D overview of the crime scene.
Motion that we approve the purchase of scanner over $10,000.00 for the Crime Scene Unit.
Motion by: Sanchez Seconded by: Anderson Exhibit: 323-327
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
10. Discuss and take action on additional funds for CID fuel.
Presented by Sheriff Criner. Requesting an additional $10,000.00 to get us through the end of the year. There was a discussion about $5,000.00.
Motion to transfer $5,000.00 from fuel contingency for the Midland County Sheriff Department vehicle fuel.
Motion by: Ramsey Seconded by: Sanchez Exhibit: 328
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
11. Discuss and take action on grade and step for experienced Legal assistant for County Attorney.
Presented by Russell Malm, County Attorney. We would like to hire a new legal assistant at a step 2.5 instead of a step 1. There are funds in the budget.
Motion authorizing the County Attorney to hire legal assistant at a 14 2.5.
Motion by: Ramsey Seconded by: Sanchez Exhibit: 329
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
12. Discuss and take action on Death Investigator.
Presented by Judge Johnson.
Motion that we terminate the employment between Midland County and Steve Ford.
Motion by: Johnson Seconded by: Ramsey Exhibit: 330
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
13. Discuss and take action on Vector Amendment.
Presented by County Judge Johnson. They are proposing a 2% increase and cover our vehicles for 8 years or 150 thousand miles.
Motion to approve the Vector Fleet Amendment for fiscal year 2025.
Motion by: Ramsey Seconded by: Anderson Exhibit: 331-336
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
14. Discuss and take action on line item transfers.
Presented by Veronica Morales, Auditor. There are a few exceptions. Line-item transfer on page 43 of 55 there are some corrections. The third line instead of $9,590.00 in equipment and furnishings they would like to change the amount to $9,140.00 and the fourth line from the bottom they would like to change that from $15,064.00 to $14,614.00.
Motion to approve all line-item transfers.
Motion by: Ramsey Seconded by: Somers Exhibit: 337-391
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
15. Discuss and take action on bills and wire transfers.
Presented by Veronica Morales, Auditor. There are no wire transfers. There were a few exceptions and additional bills. Two additional bills for Pilot Logistics. Prosperity Bank $1,817.85 and SHI Government Solutions $22,269.60
Motion that we approve all bills.
Motion by: Anderson Seconded by: Somers Exhibit: 392-403
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
Recalled
Veronica Morales, Auditor presented an additional bill for Integrated Data Services in the amount of $4,420.00
Motion to pay the additional bill.
Motion by: Ramsey Seconded by: Sanchez Exhibit: 403
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining
16. Acknowledge Financial Statements from June 2024.
Presented by Veronica Morales, Auditor.
Motion to acknowledge the Financial Statements from June 2024.
Motion by: Sanchez Seconded by: Anderson Exhibit: 404-414
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
17. Acknowledge report from County Auditor for the review of the Sheriff’s Office Commissary, Inmate Trust & Cash Bond Account for FY2022.
Presented by Veronica Morales, Auditor. Auditor thanked the Sheriff’s Office and her staff for the help on the audit.
Motion to acknowledge the County Auditors review of the Sheriff’s Office Commissary, Inmate Trust & Cash Bond Account for FY2022.
Motion by: Ramsey Seconded by: Somers Exhibit: 415-427
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
18. Acknowledge District Clerk’s Certification of Order Setting Compensation of County Auditor, Assistant County Auditor’s, District Court Reporters, and Bailiffs.
Presented by Alex Archuleta, District Clerk.
Motion that we acknowledge District Clerks Certification of Order Setting Compensation of County Auditor, Assistant County Auditor’s, District Court Reporters, and Bailiffs.
Motion by: Anderson Seconded by: Sanchez Exhibit: 428-434
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
19. Discuss and take action on purchase orders for roofing County buildings.
Presented by Ken Colston, Risk Manager.
KWA Engineering recommended the items in yellow, which jobs will go to which vendor. Ken Colston and Eddie Melendez, Facilities Director have approved all these recommendations. Veronica Morales, Auditor relayed that the County has $4 million budgeted in fiscal year 2025 for roofs, will that be sufficient? Mr. Colston relayed that the amount he has in this year’s budget will be enough.
Motion to approve purchase orders for roofing of the County buildings.
Motion by: Somers Seconded by: Ramsey Exhibit: 435-439
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
20. Discuss and take action on replacement of Unit 15627.
Presented by Ken Colston, Risk Manager. CID Lt. requested an expedition instead of a pickup. We received a quote for $58,502.13.
Motion to approve the purchase of the expedition to replace Unit 15627.
Motion by: Ramsey Seconded by: Somers Exhibit: 440-441
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
21. Discuss and take action allowing Emergency Management to utilize restroom trailer and move to new LEB.
Presented by Justin Bunch, Emergency Management Coordinator.
Motion that we allow Emergency Management to utilize restroom trailer and move to new LEB.
Motion by: Anderson Seconded by: Sanchez Exhibit: 442
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
22. Discuss and take action declaring coffee maker, coffee, creamer, cups, stir sticks, small snacks and other related items a public purpose for Emergency Management.
Presented by Justin Bunch, Emergency Management Coordinator. We have weekly meetings and host classes. Currently we use personal funds for this. Commissioner Sanchez understands the request for coffee and water but didn’t like the idea of snacks.
Motion that we approve the coffee and water, and the public purpose would be these items will be provide to responders, agency reps, and other students that attend training classes that are hosted by the County.
Motion by: Sanchez Seconded by: Ramsey Exhibit: 443-444
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
Motion that we leave out the snacks.
Motion by: Sanchez Seconded by: Ramsey Exhibit: 443-444
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
10:37 a.m. took a break
10:49 a.m. Back into Regular Session
Called item 48
23. Discuss and take action on Horseshoe Arena AV Power.
Presented by Eddie Melendez, Facilities Director and Javier Chacon, IT Director.
Motion to purchase the new AV Power for the Horseshoe Pavilion.
Motion by: Ramsey Seconded by: Sanchez Exhibit: 445-449
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
24. Discuss and take action on RFP for north parking lot at the Horseshoe.
Presented by Eddie Melendez, Facilities Director and Ken Olson, Horseshoe Director.
Motion that we approve RFP for north parking lot at the Horseshoe.
Motion by: Sanchez Seconded by: Anderson Exhibit: 450
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
25. Discuss and take action on waste and tire disposal at Road & Bridge yard.
Presented by Eddie Melendez, Facilities Director. Vector fleet has been helping clean up. Ruben Mata, Road and Bridge Director of Administration joined the conversation.
Motion that we approve the waste and tire disposal at Road & Bridge yard.
Motion by: Sanchez Seconded by: Ramsey Exhibit: 451-453
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
26. Discuss and take action retitling Electrical Specialist to Maintenance Technician for Facilities.
Presented by Eddie Melendez, Facilities Director. This will help fill the position.
Motion that we approve retitling the Electrical Specialist to Maintenance Technician for Facilities.
Motion by: Sanchez Seconded by: Anderson Exhibit: 454
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
Recalled.
Sara Gray, Treasurer asked about the salary for this position. The Electrical Specialist was a grade 17 and the other Maintenance Technicians are at a grade 13.
Motion that we approve retitling the Electrical Specialist to Maintenance Technician for Facilities and moving the paygrade from a 17 to a 13.
Motion by: Sanchez Seconded by: Anderson Exhibit: 454
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
27. Discuss and take action on salary increase for Joseph Pinones with Facilities.
Presented by Eddie Melendez, Facilities Director. His responsibilities have increased. Requesting to move his salary from a grade 23 step 5 to a step 9. Sara Gray, Treasurer answered the courts questions.
Motion that we approve the salary increase for Joseph Pinones with Facilities at a grade 23.7.
Motion by: Sanchez Seconded by: Somers Exhibit: 455
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
Recall item 26.
28. Discuss and take action on Region 18 Purchasing Cooperative Membership Interlocal Agreement.
Presented by Kristy Engeldahl., Purchasing Agent. This is a local cooperative purchasing program that I would like Midland County to join. There is a cost of $990.00 per year.
Motion authorizing the County Judge to sign Region 18 Purchasing Cooperative Membership Interlocal Agreement.
Motion by: Ramsey Seconded by: Sanchez Exhibit: 456-474
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
29. Discuss and take action on Brothers Moving and Storing Services Contract.
Presented by Kristy Engeldahl, Purchasing Agent. This is the general services contract.
Motion that we approve Brothers Moving and Storing Services Contract.
Motion by: Sanchez Seconded by: Anderson Exhibit: 475-479
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
30. Discuss and take action on RFP for Open Catering & Alcohol Services and Closed Concession Services for Horseshoe.
Presented by Kristy Engeldahl, Purchasing Agent. After a discussion with the Horseshoe staff and Commissioner Sanchez they suggested going out for an RFP. Ms. Engedahl asked if any court member would be interested in being involved in the evaluations. Judge Johnson stated that he would like to be involved.
Motion that we approve the RFP for Open Catering & Alcohol Services and Closed Concession Services for the Horseshoe.
Motion by: Sanchez Seconded by: Anderson Exhibit: 480-504
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
31. Discuss and take action going out for RFP for grant writer.
Presented by Kristy Engeldahl, Purchasing Agent and Commissioner Sanchez. This would be an hourly rate. Veronica Morales, Auditor joined the conversation. Commissioner Sanchez agreed to serve on the committee for those evaluations.
Motion that we go out for RFP for a grant writer.
Motion by: Sanchez Seconded by: Anderson Exhibit: 505
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
32. Discuss and take action on the purchase of office furniture for 7th floor.
Presented by Javier Chacon, IT Director. This is a budgeted item.
Motion to approve the purchase of office furniture for the 7th floor.
Motion by: Sanchez Seconded by: Anderson Exhibit: 506-508
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
33. Discuss and take action on the purchase of networking switches for new detention center.
Presented by Javier Chacon, IT Director.
Motion we approve the purchase of networking switches for the new detention center.
Motion by: Anderson Seconded by: Ramsey Exhibit: 509-510
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
34. Discuss and take action on the purchase of Radio Tower light via COPS Grant.
Presented by Javier Chacon, IT Director.
Motion that we approve the purchase of Radio Tower light via COPS Grant.
Motion by: Sanchez Seconded by: Anderson Exhibit: 511-512
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
35. Discuss and take action on the purchase of new fence and gate out at Henderson Tower.
Presented by Javier Chacon, IT Director. They did have some theft at the site. This is not a budgeted item. They will need the funds to come out of contingency. Veronica Morales, Auditor asked for clarification of amount needed.
Motion that we approve the new fence and gate out at Henderson Tower, with the money coming out of contingency (in the amount of $89,000.00).
Motion/ by: Sanchez Seconded by: Anderson Exhibit: 513-519
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
36. Discuss and take action on the purchase of IDEMIA fingerprint machine for records at new LEB.
Presented by Javier Chacon, IT. This is a budgeted item.
Motion to purchase the IDEMIA fingerprint machine for records at the new LEB.
Motion by: Ramsey Seconded by: Somers Exhibit: 520-528
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
37. Discuss and take action on the purchase of CISCO AV Codecs for new LEB.
Presented by Javier Chacon, IT Director. This is for the video conferencing. Motion to approve the purchase of CISCO AV Codecs for the new LEB.
Motion by: Somers Seconded by: Sanchez Exhibit: 529-532
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
38. Discuss and take action on Tyler Technologies Amendment for Enterprise Supervision Software.
Presented by Javier Chacon, IT Director. Contract has been approved by Russell Malm, County Attorney.
Motion that we approve the Tyler Technologies Amendment for Enterprise Supervision Software.
Motion by: Anderson Seconded by: Sanchez Exhibit: 533-538
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
Recalled Item 48.
39. Discuss and take action on road variance for Dunn Ranch Estate.
Presented by Joe Thomason, Public Works Road Administrator and Kevin O’Neill with Permian Acres. Motion made under item 40.
40. Discuss and take action on plat for Dunn Ranch Estate.
Presented by Joe Thomason, Public Works Road Administrator and Kevin O’Neill with Permian Acres.
Motion to approve the road variance for Dunn Ranch Estates and also approve the plat for Dunn Ranch Estates.
Motion by: Somers Seconded by: Ramsey Exhibit: 539-564
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
41. Discuss and take action on plat for Knapp Addition Section 2.
Presented by Joe Thomason, Public Works Road Administrator. They have provided and engineered water availability study. Andrew Avis, Public Works Director joined the conversation.
Motion that we approve the plat for Knapp Addition Section 2.
Motion by: Sanchez Seconded by: Somers Exhibit: 565-609
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
42. Discuss and take action on plat for Jaz Acres, III.
Presented by Joe Thomason, Public Works Road Administrator.
Motion to approve the plat for Jaz Acres, III.
Motion by: Somers Seconded by: Ramsey Exhibit: 610-653
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
43. Discuss and take action on contract with Danny’s Asphalt for 2024 Seal Coat Maintenance project.
Presented by Jesse Ferguson, Public Works Capital Projects Manager. This project will take place in October.
Motion that we approve the contract with Danny’s Asphalt for 2024 Seal Coat Maintenance project.
Motion by: Sanchez Seconded by: Anderson Exhibit: 654-686
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
44. Discuss and take action on Texas Department of Licensing & Regulations allowing Burns Architecture being a designated agent for JP Building project.
Presented by Andrew Avis, Public Works Director.
Motion authorizing the County Judge to sign the TDLR document allowing Burns Architecture to be designated agent for JP Building project correspondence to TDLR.
Motion by: Ramsey Seconded by: Sanchez Exhibit: 687-688
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
45. Discuss and take action on City of Midland Annexation Application and payment of $500.00 fee for the following:
a. Intersection of WCR 120 and Antelope Trail.
b. SCR 1250 from I-20 frontage to WCR 116.
Presented by Andrew Avis, Public Works Director.
Motion that we approve the City of Midland Annexation Application and the payment of $500.00 fee for the following: a. Intersection of WCR 120 and Antelope Trail, b. SCR 1250 from I-20 frontage to WCR 116.
Motion by: Sanchez Seconded by: Anderson Exhibit: 689-716
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining
46. Discuss and take action on Public Works – Capital Projects Manager with grade and step.
Presented by Andrew Avis, Public Works Director. We would like to advertise this position at a grade 22 step 2.5.
Motion that we approve the Public Works – Capital Projects Manager with a grade and step change from a 22. 1 to a 22.2.5.
Motion by: Sanchez Seconded by: Anderson Exhibit: 717-719
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
47. Discuss and take action on Aid in Construction Agreement with Atmos Energy.
Presented by Andrew Avis, Public Works Director.
Motion that we approve the Aid in Construction Agreement with Atmos Energy.
Motion by: Sanchez Seconded by: Anderson Exhibit: 720-721
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
48. Propose FY2024 Midland County Property Tax Rate.
Presented by Karen Hood, Tax Assessor Collector.
Motion to propose the no new revenue rate of 0.121833.
Motion by: Ramsey Seconded by: Somers Exhibit: 722-733
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
Back to item #23
Recalled by Veronic Morales, Auditor.
Presented by Veronica Morales, Auditor. In order to reach the budget that was proposed we would need to bring the M&O amount to the $67 million that we received in the current year. That would bring the rate to .137375. That would be a 16% increase to be able to bring in $79,305,036. This will require one hearing.
Commissioner Ramsey stated that he would need to cancel his prior motion and make the motion to propose a total tax rate of .137375.
Motion by: Ramsey Seconded by: Somers Exhibit: 734-744
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
11:51 a.m. break for lunch back at 1:30 p.m.
1:30 p.m. back into Regular Session.
49. Discuss and take action on requests from Department Heads and Elected Officials on Midland County Proposed Budget.
Presented by County Judge Johnson. The Departments were listed in the order they requested to appear. Veronica Morales, Auditor joined the conversation. Exhibit: 745
David Judge Cobos, Justice of the Peace Precinct 2 requested a full time Civil Clerk at an 11.1 to assist JP2&4 with the general budget funds.
Motion to approve JP Civil Clerk from part time to full time at 11.1 beginning October 1.
Motion by: Ramsey Seconded by: Somers Exhibit: 746-747
For: Ramsey, Somers Against: Johnson, Abstaining
Sanchez Anderson
Sheriff Criner presented his proposed salary adjustment for all divisions for a total of $1.8 million dollars. There was a lengthy discussion about competing with Oil companies and the City of Midland and Odessa Police Departments. Judge Johnson mentioned the past raises, increase in equipment and the new Jail and LEB. Veronica Morales, Auditor joined the conversation.
Commissioner Ramsey made a motion to grant the Sheriff’s pay raises as stated. The motion did not receive a second. The motion dies.
Sheriff Criner requested to move Administrative Assistance from a grade 16 to a grade 19 and the Secretary from a grade 11 to a grade 16. Sara Gray, Treasurer joined the conversation. Exhibit: 748-757
2:32 p.m. take a 5-minute break.
2:41 p.m. back into Regular Session
Motion to that we receive requests and then wait and vote next week at a special meeting.
Motion by: Anderson Seconded by: Johnson Exhibit:
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining
Sheriff Criner stated that he is requesting a new position for a Lieutenant Administration at a pay grade 25 and a new position which is Crime Statistician Specialist-CID pay group 17. Judge Johnson asks if there is an open position that could be repurposed.
Judge Edelmira Subia, Justice of the Peace Precinct 1 stated there were some funds in the wrong lines. Salary line and education and training line. Requesting to increase their clerks from a level 11 to a level 15 to be in line with Justice of the Peace Precinct 2 and 4. Exhibit: 758-759
David Sapp, Cemetery Director requested to move his staff members from a grade 12 to a grade 13 as they are in Facilities. Exhibit: 760-761
Eddie Melendez, Facilities Director requested fund 5715 for Janitorial Services be increased to the full amount requested of $907,064.00, 5725 Landscape Services the full amount of $134,455.00. Increase in Directors salary. Exhibit: 762
Russell Malm, County Attorney wanted to make sure the salary increase that was approved in agenda item 11 today for the legal assistant salary is put in the new budget. Exhibit: 763
Scott Casbeer, Chief Warrant Services would like his investigators to go from Grade 18 to a grade 21, so they can be at same pay as Sheriff Office Deputies. Exhibit: 764-765
Brady Evans, Department Head for the Midland County AgriLife Extension Office requested an increase in the salaries and salary-employee overtime. Would like office supplies to increase from $2,500 to $4,500.00, postage increase from $0 to $500, travel increase from $10,000 to $25,000.00, Software Maintenance increase from Proposed $ 0 to $120.00, Non-Contract Vehicle Maintenance 6240 increase from proposed amt of $ 0 to $1,965.00. Requesting a salary increase for the 4-H agent, Horticulture agent and AG agent. Exhibit: 766-771
Ruben Mata, Road and Bridge Director of Administration asked for the Court to change Norma from secretary title to Administrative Asst from 14.25 to a 16.25. Exhibit: 772
Kristy Engeldahl, Purchasing Agent requesting funding for next year for Region 18 Purchasing Cooperative Membership Interlocal Agreement that was approved today under agenda item 28. Exhibit: 773
Javier Chacon, IT Director requested a pay increase of 1½ steps and ½ step increase on anniversary for eligible employees. Due to all the increases throughout the County. Exhibit: 774-775
Laura Nodolf, District Attorney request to change 4 employees from a grade 11 to grade 12, move the HIDTA investigator from the DA’s office to the Midland Co Sheriff’s office. Request for new carpet. Exhibit: 776-779
Ken Olson, Horseshoe Director mentioned cell phone allowance increase, software maintenance increase for website posting. $80 for Adobe Cloud, Professional services for $250.00 for City of Midland permits. Exhibit: 780-783
Justin Bunch, Emergency Management Coordinator would like to consolidate budgets between Emergency Management and Environmental Units. Would like a new Administrative Assistant at a grade 16. Operating expenses increase requested for body camera, laptop mount and in car camera equipment. Membership and dues increase needed. Requesting one additional Investigator at a step 22, a vest, laptop, cell phone and jet pack. Exhibit: 780-809
Debbie Garza, Library Director would like to move 3 Library Managers from a grade 17 to keep them exempt. Sara Gray, Treasurer joined the conversation. Requesting the Assistant Director to be moved 1 step to 3.5. Move all grade 11 to a grade 12. Requesting a salary increase for the Library Director. Would like the requested amount of $48,200.00, online service line-item increase requested, building maintenance line item increase of $6,500.00. Equipment Maintenance asking for an increase for service maintenance on a disc cleaning machine warranty. Special Law Library fund would like to increase this line item to $53,556.00. Exhibit: 810-817
Recall agenda item 15 by Veronica Morales
50. Conduct Executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074 to discuss personnel matters.
51. Conduct Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.076 to deliberate the deployment, or specific occasions for implementation, of security personnel or devices.
4:17 p.m. take a break then go into Executive Session.
4:48 p.m. back into Regular Session
52. Adjourn.
Motion to adjourn.
Motion by: Ramsey Seconded by: Sanchez Exhibit:
For: All (5) Against: None Abstaining:
Adjourn at 4:48 p.m.
A Meeting of the Midland County Commissioners Court will be held on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, on or after 9:00 a.m., in the Commissioners Courtroom, located at the Midland County Courthouse, 500 North Loraine Street, Midland, Texas.
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