[1. Call to Order.]
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IT'S 9:00, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16TH.
THIS MEETING IS CALLED TO ORDER. WE HAVE A QUORUM.
IF YOU WOULD, PLEASE RISE. BRIAN BALA FROM ST.
STEPHENS CATHOLIC CHURCH WILL DO THE INVOCATIONS AND PLEASE REMAIN STANDING FOR THE
PLEDGES. >> IN THE NAME OF THE FATHER OF THE SON AND THE HOLY SPIRIT, AMEN.
WE COME TO YOU WITH GRATEFUL HEARTS AS THE COMMISSION GATHERS SO THE PEOPLE OF MIDLAND. WE INVITE YOUR HOLY PRESENCE INTO THIS PLACE. THE GIFT OF DISCERNMENT THAT THEIR DECISIONS TODAY WILL BE GUIDED NOT BY PERSONAL GAIN OR POLITICAL PRESSURE, BUT BY WHAT IS RIGHT, JUST AND GOOD FOR ALL. HELP THEM TO LEAD WITH HUMILITY, TO LISTEN WITH COMPASSION AND TO ACT WITH INTEGRITY. BLESS THIS COUNTY, ITS FAMILY, ITS LEADERS AND ITS WORKERS AND THE MOST VULNERABLE AMONG US.
MAY MIDLAND BE A PLACE WHERE RIGHTEOUSNESS AND MERCY MEET, WHERE TRUTH AND TRANSPARENCY, WE PRAY FOR PEACE IN EVERY NEIGHBORHOOD. MAY THIS BE A BEACON OF JUSTICE AND FAIRNESS AND HOPE FOR GENERATIONS TO COME. WE OFFER THIS PRAYER IN THE PRECIOUS NAME OF YOUR SON JESUS CHRIST, OUR LORD AND SAVIOR,
>> I PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND TO THE REPUBLIC FOR WHICH IT STANDS, ONE NATION, UNDER GOD, INDIVISIBLE, WITH LIBERTY AND JUSTICE FOR ALL.
[4. Discuss and take action on purchase of additional flock cameras for Sheriff’s Office.]
>>> ITEM NUMBER 4 IS TAKE PURCHASE OF ADDITIONAL CAMERAS FOR SHERIFF'S OFFICE.
>> GOOD MORNING, COMMISSIONER HALL.
MERRY CHRISTMAS IN CASE I FORGET TO TELL YOU ALL THAT.
THIS IS A PURCHASE FOR MORE FLOCK CAMERAS, 26 MORE CAMERAS THAT WERE BUDGETED FOR. NO ADDITIONAL FUNDS NEEDED, AND I BELIEVE THERE ARE 52 CAMERAS
IN ALL. >> I'LL MAKE THE MOTION THAT WE BUY THE ADDITIONAL FLOCK CAMERAS FOR
[5. Discuss and take action on donation of $5,000.00 from Bill C. Cotner to the Sheriff’s Office.]
THE SHERIFFS.>> ITEM PASSES. ITEM 5, $5,000 FROM BILL C.
COTNER TO THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE.
>> IT WILL BE FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT SUPPLIES.
>> I MAKE A MOTION TO ACCEPT DONATION FOR THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE OF $5,000 BY BILL COTNER.
[6. Discuss and take action on budget amendment of $5,000.00 for Sheriff’s Office.]
>> ANY OPPOSED? MOTION PASSES.
ITEM NUMBER 6, DISCUSS TAKE ACTION OF BUDGET AMENDMENT OF $5,000 FOR SHERIFF'S OFFICE.
>> THIS WOULD ALLOW US TO PUT THE MONEY IN THE BUDGET AND TO SPEND IT FOR THOSE SUPPLIES THAT
WE NEED. >> I MAKE A MOTION TO AMEND THE BUDGET FOR $5,000 TO THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE.
[13. Discuss and take action on Axon Fleet 3 in-car camera agreement for Constable 4.]
>> ALL THOSE IN FAVOR SAY AYE.
>> ANY OPPOSED? THE MOTION PASSES.
>> THE IN CAR CAMERA AGREEMENT FOR CONSTABLE 4.
>> CONSTABLE 4, HAPPY BIRTHDAY.
>> GOOD MORNING, SO I AM JUST ASKING FOR EXXON FLEET THREE CAMERAS. IT'S JUST A CONTRACT SIGN.
THIS IS A BUDGETED ITEM SO I'M NOT ASKING FOR ANY ADDITIONAL FUNDS FOR IT AND THE CONTRACT WAS REVIEWED BY KIMBERLY.
>> I MOVE THAT WE APPROVE THETHE IN- CAR CAMERA FOR CONSTABLE 4.
>> ANY OPPOSED? MOTION PASSES.
>> THANK YOU. HAVE A GOOD DAY.
>> BEFORE YOU LEAVE, HOW MANY SALES DO YOU HAVE THAT ARE
UPCOMING? >> I HAVE ONE IN JANUARY FOR REAL PROPERTY, AND I JUST DID ONE JUST BEFORE THANKSGIVING FOR PERSONAL
[7. Consent Agenda.]
MERRY CHRISTMAS. >> MERRY CHRISTMAS.
>> ITEM 7 IS A CONSENT AGENDA. IF ANYONE WANTS TOTO AN
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ITEM, IF NOT I MAKE A MOTION TOAPPROVE. >> I MOVE THAT WE APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA.
>> WITHOUT CONSULTATION OR CONVERSATION I CALL FOR A
[8. Discuss and take action on line item transfers.]
VOTE, ALL IN FAVOR SAY AYE.>> ITEM NUMBER 8, DISCUSS TAKE ACTION ON LINE- ITEM TRANSFERS?
>> YOU HAVE THE EXCEPTIONS BEFORE YOU. THEY WERE THE THINGS THAT I WANT TO BRING TO YOUR ATTENTION BEFORE YOU AS FAR AS THE FISCAL YEAR '25 AND FISCAL YEAR '26.
IN '25 THERE IS A $2 MILLION TRANSFER FROM NON- DEPARTMENTAL CONTINGENCY THAT I'M REQUESTING TO BE MOVED OVER TO THE HEALTH CARE FUND TO COVER SOME OF THE DEFICIT IN THAT FUND.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS I WOULD BE HAPPY TO ANSWER THEM
FOR YOU. >> I'LL MAKE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE LINE- ITEM TRANSFER.
[9. Discuss and take action on bills and wire transfers.]
>> AYE. >> ANY OPPOSED? MOTION PASSES. ITEM NUMBER 9, DISCUSS TAKE ACTION ON BILLS AND WIRE TRANSFERS.
>> YES. I DO HAVE A WIRE TRANSFER FROM COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE TO A GENERAL COLD CASH ACCOUNT DEPOSITED IN ERROR AND $1500 AND WE NEED TO TRANSFER THAT MONEY BACK. AS FAR AS THE BILLS ARE CONCERNED, I DO HAVE THAT LEXISNEXIS INVOICE FROM THE WARRANT SERVICES, NO P.O.
I HAVE A REIMBURSEMENT FOR $80 FOR THE DRUG COURT TO PURCHASE THE SOBRIETY COINS THAT IT SAYS WAS MADE BECAUSE THE VENDOR HAS NOT RETURNED THE VENDOR PACK TOTE ET TO MIDLAND COUNTY.
$191.92, DISTRICT ATTORNEY, NO P.O. THE DEPARTMENT FAILED TO CREATE A P.O. AND THE $809 FACILITIES, NO P.O.
IT SAYS AT THE TIME WE DID NOT ANTICIPATE ANY ADDITIONAL CHARGES BECAUSE THE JOB WAS COMPLETED TWO MONTHS AGO AND THEY COMPLETED THE WORK AND THERE WAS NO P.O. FOR THAT PURCHASE.
>> I MOVE TO APPROVE THE BILLS AND WIRE TRANSFERS.
[10. Discuss and take action on Annual Black-eyed Pea Party.]
>> MOTION PASSES. >> THANK YOU.
>> ITEM 10, DISCUSS TAKE ACTION ON ANNUAL BLACK-EYED PEA
GOOD MORNING, I JUST PUT THIS ON THE AGENDA IN CASE WE NEEDED APPROVAL. I KNOW THE COURT HAS DECLARED A PUBLIC PURPOSE BEFORE, BUT I WAS TALKING TO VERONICA, AND SHE SAID IF WE NEEDED TO USE A VENDOR THAT WASN'T APPROVED TO GET THE PEAS, THAT'S SOMETIMES THAT'S HARD TO FIND THAT NEEDS TO BE APPROVED BECAUSE GETTING THAT CAN BE HARD SOMETIMES.
>> SO DO WE NEED TO SPECIFY THE DATE?
>> I DON'T KNOW. WE'LL PROBABLY DO IT ON THE
30TH. >> THE LOCATION IS IT ONE OR TWO?
>> OH, BOTH LOCATIONS. AT THE ANNEX AND HERE.
>> I MOVE WE APPROVE THE ANNUAL BLACK- EYED PEA PARTY.
>> AYE. >> WE ARE USING VENDORS THAT ARE CURRENTLY APPROVED INCLUDING FOR THE BLACK- EYED PEAS
THEMSELVES. >> TWO, I MOVE THAT WE APPROVE THE ANNUAL BLACK EYED PEA PARTY USING UNAPPROVED VENDORS. OUR VENDORS APPROVE THE BLACK- EYED PEAS.
[11. Discuss and take action on resolution for Joint Primary Election.]
>> 11, TAKE ACTION ON RESOLUTION FOR JOINT PRIMARY ELECTION.
>> THAT IS THE JOINT RESOLUTION AND STATISTICAL INFORMATION FOR JOINT PRIMARY, OUR PARTY CHAIRS HAVE AGREED TO CONDUCT A JOINT PRIMARY THIS YEAR, SO I JUST NEED YOUR APPROVAL.
>> I MOVE WE APPROVE THE RESOLUTION TO HOLD A JOINT PRIMARY ELECTION.
>> ANY OPPOSED? MOTION PASSES.
I'LL HAVE THIS SIGNED IN JUST A SECOND.
YOU NEED HIM? OKAY. ITEM NUMBER 12, DISCUSS
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TAKE ACTION ON CONTACT WITH CAMDEN HOEFFNER LPC FOR COUNSELING SERVICES FOR DRUG COURT.EVIDENTLY, NOBODY'S HERE. I'LL CALL THAT LATER IF
[14. Conduct public hearing on installation of no parking signs on WCR 120 between SCR 1232 and SCR 1210.]
SOMEBODY SHOWS UP SO WE'LL SKIP OVER IT, WE'VE DONE 13. ITEM 14, CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING ON INS STATION OF NO PARKING SIGNS ON WEST COUNTY ROAD 120 BETWEEN SOUTH COUNTY ROAD 1232 AND SOUTH COUNTY ROAD 1210.IF THERE'S ANYBODY THAT WOULD LIKE TO SPEAK ON THAT ITEM, NOW IS YOUR CHANCE.
I'LL CALL IT ONE MORE TIME. HANG ON.
ITEM 14, CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING ON INSTALLATION OF NO PARKING SIGNS ON WEST COUNTY ROAD 120 BETWEEN SOUTH COUNTY ROAD 1232
[15. Discuss and take action on installation of no parking signs on WCR 120 between SCR 1232 and SCR 1210.]
AND SOUTH COUNTY ROAD 1210. ANYBODY WANT TO SPEAK? IF NOT, I'M GOING TO MOVE ON TO ITEM 15, DISCUSS TAKE ACTION ON INSTALLATION OF NO PARKING SIGNS ON WEST COUNTY ROAD 120 BETWEEN SOUTH COUNTY ROAD 1232 AND SOUTH COUNTY ROAD 1210.>> GOOD MORNING. GOOD MORNING.
>> I HAVE NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS OF 18- WHEELERS PARKING IN THE RIGHT OF WAY OFF THAT ABATEMENT AND SEEING THAT OURSELVES, AND I PUT UP SOME NO- PARKING SIGNS TO LIMIT THAT.
>> I'M MAKING A MOTION TO INSTALL NO PARKING SIGNS BETWEEN SOUTH COUNTY ROAD 1232 AND SOUTH COUNTY ROAD 1210.
[17. Discuss and take action on Right of Way dedication of Industrial Access Rd.]
>> I'VE BEEN ASKED TO TABLE ITEM 16. ITEM 17, DISCUSS TAKE ACTION ON RIGHT OF WAY DEDICATION OF INDUSTRIAL ACCESS ROAD.
>> THIS IS AN INDUSTRIAL AREA THAT'S GOING IN JUST WEST OF 1788, NORTH OF 191. IT'S GOING TO BE A FAIRLY LARGE INDUSTRIAL AREA. THIS IS THE FIRST ROAD TO GET
THE CONSTRUCTION STARTED. >> THEY ARE GOING TO BUILD THE ROAD?
>> THEY ARE GOING TO BUILD THE ROAD TO OUR SPECS AND THE RIGHT OF WAY WILL BE TURNED OVER TO MIDLAND COUNTY FOR MAINTENANCE AFTER THE ONE- YEAR WARRANTY PERIOD IS COMPLETE.
>> OKAY. I MOVE THAT WE APPROVE THE RIGHT OF WAY DEDICATION OF INDUSTRIAL ROAD ACCESS.
[18. Discuss and take action on contract amendment with Dunaway on ECR 120 turn lane at FM 715.]
>> MOTION PASSES. ITEM 18, DISCUSS TAKE ACTION ON CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH DUNAWAY ON EAST COUNTY ROAD 120 TURN LANE ON MARKER 717.
>> THERE WAS ADDITIONAL COORDINATION WITH TEX DOT WITH THE TRAFFIC SIGNAL. WE HAD TO MAKE SOME CHANGES, SOME DESIGN CHANGES AND THAT'S WHAT THIS COVERS.
IT COVERS THE ADDITIONAL COORDINATION.
>> I'LL MAKE A MOTION FOR THE AMENDMENT ON EAST COUNTY ROAD 120 TURN LANE AT FM 715.
[19. Discuss and take action on contract amendment with Reece Albert on ECR 120 turn lane at FM 715.]
>> ITEM 19, DISCUSS AND TAKE ACTION ON CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH REECE ALBERT ON EAST COUNTY ROAD 120 TURN LANE AT FM 717.
>> AGAIN, THIS IS THE COORDINATION AND ADJUSTMENTS NEEDED FOR THAT PROJECT.
>> I MAKE A MOTION TO ACCEPT THE AMENDMENT ON REECE COUNTY ROAD.
>> ARE THEY WAITING ON THE LIGHTS?
[20. Discuss and take action on Work Authorization with Dunaway on ECR 110 at Jail.]
>> YES, SIR. >> I KNOW IT'S A STATE DEAL.
>> ITEM 20, DISCUSS TAKE ACTION ON AUTHORIZATION ON EAST COUNTY ROAD 110 AT THE JAIL.
>> THIS IS GOING TO BE FOR THE CA AND INSPECTION SERVICES FOR DUNAWAY FOR THE EAST COUNTY ROAD THAT WE'RE LOOKING TO RELEASE IN THE COMING WEEKS.
>> I MAKE A MOTION TO ACCEPT WORK AUTHORIZATION AT
[21. Discuss and take action on change order for Reece Albert for reconstruction of SCR 1110.]
110 AT THE JAIL.>> SECOND. >> ALL IN FAVOR SAY AYE.
>> ANY OPPOSED? MOTION PASSES.
ITEM 20, DISCUSS AND TAKE ACTION ON WORK AUTHORIZATION WITH DUNAWAY ON EAST COUNTY 110.
>> AT 111 AND 307 AND HAD TO MAKE SOME CHANGES TO COORDINATE WITH THEIR PROJECT. SO THERE WAS SOME ADDITIONAL
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CONCRETE AND GUTTER NEEDED.>> I MAKE A MOTION TO ACCEPT CHANGE ORDER WITH REECE ALBERT FOR RECONSTRUCTION OF SOUTH COUNTY ROAD.
[22. Discuss and take action on change order to Edgardo Madrid & Associates for sewer line to Midland County Jail project.]
>> ANY OPPOSED? MOTION PASSES.
THANK YOU, SIR. ITEM 22, DISCUSS AND TAKE ACTION FOR CHANGE ORDER TO ED GUARDA MADRID AND ASSOCIATES FOR SEWER LINE TO MIDLAND COP COUNTY JAIL PROJECT.
>> THIS WOULD COVER ADDITIONAL DIRT WORK THAT WASN'T PLANNED FOR IN THE PROJECT AND WE'RE INSTALLING A GENERATOR WITH AN AUTOMATIC TRANSFER SWITCH. SO THAT GENERATOR WILL, IN CASE OF A POWER OUTAGE, KEEP THAT LIFT STATION RUNNING SO WE CAN RELEASE WASTE FROM THE JAIL.
>> I MAKE A MOTION TO ACCEPT CHANGE ORDER WITH EDWARD ON MADRID AND ASSOCIATES FOR THE
[23. Discuss and take action on proposal from Mid-Tex for renovation of offices for Fleet Management department.]
MIDLAND COUNTY JAIL PROJECT.>> AYE. >> ANY OPPOSED? MOTION PASSES.
>> DISCUSS AND TAKE ACTION FOR MID-TEX FOR RENOVATION OF OFFICES FOR FLEET MANAGEMENT
DEPARTMENT. >> WE WERE ASKED TO GET A PROPOSAL FOR THE BUILDING AND WE GOT THIS PROPOSAL FROM MID-TEX. SOMETHING I NEED TO MENTION IS THE GL ON THE REQUEST NEEDS TO CHANGE. INSTEAD OF 100-080- 6200 IT WOULD BE COMING OUT OF 100-030-00.6255.
>> SO IN THE MOTION DO WE NEED THAT CHANGE, VERONICA? DO WE NEED --
>> I'M SORRY? >> I REQUESTED I HAVE A CERTAIN GL AND AFTER A COUPLE OF CONVERSATIONS WITH THE AUDITOR'S OFFICE I HAD TO CHANGE THE GL.
WHEN THEY MAKE A MOTION THEY NEED TO MENTION THAT?
>> OKAY, SO CAN YOU READ THAT?
>> SO IT'S CHANGING TO 100-030-00.6255.
>> I MOVE THAT WE APPROVE THE PROPOSAL WITH MID- TEX FOR THE FLEET MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT FOR
100-030-00.6255. >> ALL IN FAVOR SAY AYE.
>> AYE. >> ANY OPPOSED? WHAT HAPPENED?
[12. Discuss and take action on contract with Camden Hoeffner LPC, LSOTP, for counseling services for Drug court.]
>> THANK YOU, SIR. I'M GOING TO RECALL ITEM NUMBER 12 IS TO DISCUSS TAKE ACTION ON CONTRACT WITH CAMDEN HOEFFNER FOR COUNSELING SERVICES FOR DRUG COURT.
>> I HAVE THIS CONTRACT FORFOR TREATMENT PROVIDER AND WE WOULD LIKE TO GET THAT APPROVED SO WE CAN GET CERTAIN PEOPLE IN THE MEETING AND MISS HOFFMAN FOR WHAT THEY NEED.
>> IS THIS SOMEONE NEW OR SOMEONE WE'VE USED?
>> SOMEONE NEW. SHE'S WILLING TO WORK AT A LOWER RATE AND WORK WITH OUR CLIENTELE WHICH
>> I MOVE WE APPROVE THE CONTRACT WITH CAMDEN
[24. Discuss and take action on metal awning and concrete installation at CSCD.]
HOFF NER FOR COURT.>> ITEM 24, DISCUSS AND TAKE ACTION ON METAL UNING AND CONCRETE INSTALLATION AT CSCD.
>> THIS IS A REQUEST FROM PROBATION BANKING BUDGET.
THE COURT DID APPROVE THE FUNDING FOR THIS, BUT THIS IS FOR A METAL UNING AND CONCRETE WORK AT ITS LOCATION AND THIS FUND IS BUDGETED IN THE FACILITY'S BUDGET.
>> I MAKE A MOTION TO ACCEPT THE AWNING AT THE CSCD BUILDING.
[25. Discuss and take action on grade and step for Investigator position for Emergency Management.]
>> MOTION PASSES. THANK YOU, SIR.
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ITEM 25, DISCUSS AND TAKE ACTION ON GRADE AND STEP FOR INVESTIGATOR POSITION FOREMERGENCY MANAGEMENT. >> GOOD MORNING.
WE HAVE A POSITION LOOKING TO FILL. WE HAVEN'T FILLED THEM SINCE OCTOBER. WE GOT THE VEHICLES IN, AND WE'VE GOT ONE HIRE COMING ON JANUARY 5TH, BUT THIS POSITION WE'RE WANTING TO CHANGE THE STEP FROM A 1 TO A 6, AND I'VE GOT THE MONEY IN MY BUDGET FROM NOT HIRING IN THE LAST THREE MONTHS AND THAT WOULD BE A DIFFERENCE FROM
$31,000. >> IS THIS ALL IN LINE?
>> THIS GUY IS PRIOR LAW ENFORCEMENT AND HAS MORE THAN FIVE YEARS' EXPERIENCE AND WE'D LIKE TO BRING HIM IN.
>> SO WE'RE BUMPING IT BECAUSE THIS GUY HAS EXPERIENCE AND IS BRINGING SOMETHING TO THE -- TO YOUR OFFICE NOT JUST BECAUSE WE WANT TO BUMP IT UP?
>> YES, SIR. IT WAS MY OFFICE.
WE DON'T HIRE OUT OF THE ACADEMY.
THEY HAVE TO HAVE AT LEAST FIVE YEARS' EXPERIENCE WITH US BECAUSE WE HAVE TO SEND THEM TO FIRE, AND WE DON'T HAVE TIME TO TEACH THEM HOW TO BE COPS AND I WANT THEM TO GET THE ROOKIENESS OUT OF THEM BEFORE THEY COME TO US.
>> IT'S CURRENTLY A 22-1. WE WANT TO MOVE IT TO A
22-6. >> AND THEN WHAT ELSE DO I NEED FOR THE MOTION, VERONICA?
>> EFFECTIVE DATE. >> EFFECTIVE
EFFECTIVE DATE? >> WE CAN MAKE IT TODAY.
WE HAVE DONE THE BACKGROUND, SO IT WILL BE SEVERAL WEEKS THAT I CAN HIRE HIM, SO IF WE CAN GO AHEAD AND MAKE IT TODAY.
>> I MAKE A MOTION TO MOVE INVESTIGATIVE POSITION FOR EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT FROM A 22- 1 TO A 22- 6 EFFECTIVELY TODAY.
[26. Discuss and take action on purchase and installation of canine inserts for existing vehicles.]
>> ANY OPPOSED? MOTION PASSES.
ITEM 26, DISCUSS TAKE ACTION ON PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF CANINE INSERTS FOR EXISTING
VEHICLES. >> THERE WILL BE A SLIGHT CHANGE ON THIS ONE. WE'RE ONLY ASKING TO PAY FOR ONE OF THESE QUOTES SO THE NEW PRICE WILL BE $11,449.94, AND IT'S GOING TO BE FOR UNIT 60140. THIS IS JUST TO GETGET CANINE INSERTS IN AND INSTALLED. THIS WILL BE PAID FOR BY DONATED FUNDS, BUT WE'LL NEED TO GET $11,449.
94 TO PAY THE INVOICE. >> WHY ARE WE ONLY DOING ONE?
>> WE'RE MAKE SOMETHING CHANGES TO THE OTHER ONE.
>> I MOVE WE APPROVE THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF CANINE INSERTS FOR UNIT 60140 IN THE
[27. Discuss and take action on resolution for Midland County Hazard Mitigation Action Plan.]
AMOUNT OF $11,450. >> ALL IN FAVOR SAY AYE.
>> ANY OPPOSED? MOTION PASSES.
DISCUSS AND TAKE ACTION FOR RESOLUTION OF MIDLAND COUNTY HAZARD MITIGATION ACTION PLAN.
>> THIS STARTED BEFORE COVID. IT TAKES A YEAR, YEAR AND A HALF TO MAKE THE PLAN AND YOU HAVE A CHANCE TO READ THROUGH IT.
>> VERY -- PROBABLY THE FIRST TWO PAGES.
>> WE GOT A GRANT THROUGH FEMA TO DO THIS.
IT'S A HAZARD MITT GAGSZ IGATION PLAN AND IT'S BETWEEN THE ISD AND THE HOSPITAL DISTRICT. WITH THIS PLAN WE HIRED A COMPANY WITH THIS PLANT TO DO THE RESEARCH AND HELP US COMPILE IT AND DO OPEN MEETINGS AND ALL THAT STUFF AND THIS IS THE FINAL PRODUCT, AND IT'S BASICALLY A BLUEPRINT FOR US AND A GUIDE ON MITIGATION THAT WE NEED TO DO TO REDUCE THE EFFECTS OF HAZARDS THAT WE HAVE, AND IT ALSO ALLOWS ORGANIZATIONS THAT ADOPTED THIS TO APPLYAPPLY GENERATING FUNDING.
IF THE COURT WON'T STOP PURCHASING LAND IN THE FLOOD ZONES, ONCE GRANTS COME UP WE CAN NOW APPLY FOR THOSE GRANTS WITH THIS. SO ALL WE NEED AS THE LAST PART OF OUR PROCESS IS THE COURT JUST NEEDS TO AUTHORIZE THE SIDING OF THE RESOLUTION AND ADOPTION INTO THE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLAN.
>> I'LL MAKE A MOTION THAT WE ALLOW THE FIRE MARSHAL TO ACTIVATE THE MIDLAND COUNTY HAZARD MITIGATION ACTION
>> ANY OPPOSED? MOTION PASSES.
[28. Discuss and take action on grade and step reclassification for Yonathan Arellano.]
>> THANK YOU, SIR. ITEM 28, DISCUSS AND TAKE ACTION ON GRADE AND STEP RECLASSIFICATION FOR YONATHAN
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ARELLANO. WELL, SAY IT FOR ME.>> THAT'S WHAT I MEANT TO SAY. SORRY ABOUT THAT.
>> I KNOW HE SPOKE WITH ME AND THE COMMISSIONER ABOUT THIS.
YONATHAN COMES WITH A LOT OF EXPERIENCE.
HE'S MOVING TO ANOTHER SPOT, AND HE'S JUST WANTING TO TRANSFER THE TIME THIS HE SERVED WITH MIDLAND COUNTY. THAT'S WHY HE'S MOVING THE STEPS. I DON'T KNOW IF YOU WANT FOR JAY OR IF THAT'S SUFFICIENT.
>> YONATHAN IS THE ONE THAT SORT OF KEEPS STUFF
HE IS, AND HE ALSO SAID THAT YONATHAN HAS A LOT OF GREAT EXPERIENCE, BUT HE MOVED TO THE HELP DESK BECAUSE HE HAD AN INJURY, AND HE COULDN'T DO INSTALLATIONS AND STUFF LIKE THAT. SO HE'S GOING TO BE A HUGE ASSET FOR THE I.T. DEPARTMENT TO MOVING HIM INTO THAT POSITION.
>> MOVING HIM TO A 22. 5 FROM A 22.1.
>> 22. 22 -- HERE, I'LL MAKE THE MOTION. I'LL MAKE THE MOTION TO APPROVE YONATHAN ARELLANO TO THE GRADE OF 22 STEP 2.5.
IMMEDIATELY. >> ALL IN FAVOR SAY AYE.
>> ANY OPPOSED? MOTION PASSES.
ITEM 29, DISCUSS AND TAKE ACTION -- IS JAY
I DON'T KNOW HOW WE'LL DO THAT ONE.
[31. Discuss and take action on purchase of mobile radios.]
SAME WITH 30. 31, DISCUSS TAKE ACTION ON PURCHASE OF MOBILEYES, SIR, THESE ARE PURCHASED FROM, AND WE HAVE THE PURCHASING CONTRACT AND WE HAVE ONE FOR ADMIN AND FOR THE TAG UNIT.
THREE FOR CID AND ONE FOR CIU, ONE FOR COURTHOUSE SECURITY AND TWO FOR EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT. EACH ONE OF THOSE IS $11,528. 01 AND WE HAVE ONE FOR PATROL TAG AND ONE FOR ANIMAL CONTROL, ONE FOR DETENTION.
>> I MAKE A MOTION TO PURCHASE ALL MOBILE RADIOS.
[32. Discuss and take action declaring surplus items as salvage.]
>> ANY OPPOSED? MOTION PASSES.
ITEM 32, DISCUSS TAKE ACTION AND DECLARING SURPLUS ITEMS AS
WE HAD AN AUCTION TO GET RID OF ALL OF OUR SURPLUS EQUIPMENT.
THE THINGS THAT DIDN'T SELL WERE FILE CABINETS, VEHICLE SEATS AND VEHICLE EQUIPMENT AND WIRING, SOME PLASTIC SANDS THAT HOLD SIGNS AND FLOOR TILES THAT ARE ALL BROKEN UP. SO WE WOULD LIKE PERMISSION TO GET RID OF THOSE VIA SALVAGE. ANYTHING METAL WE'D LIKE TO TAKE TO THE SCRAP YARD AND HAVE A CHECK MADE OUT TO THE COUNTY.
>> I MAKE A MOTION THAT WE DECLARE THE SURPLUS ITEMS
[29. Discuss and take action on amendment to AT&T Dedicated Internet & Voice Bundle Agreement.]
AS SALVAGE.>> SECOND. >> ALL IN FAVOR SAY
>> ANY OPPOSED? MOTION PASSES.
AGREEMENT. >> SORRY ABOUT THAT.
I GOT STUCK WITH AN EMERGENCY.
>> NO PROBLEM. THIS AGREEMENT IS TO JUST KEEP OUR SERVICES WITH ROCKET TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND WE APPROVED THE CONTRACT, WE APPROVED IT. NOTHING IS CHANGING AND IT'S LETTING ROCKET MANAGE OUR AT&T SERVICES ACCOUNT FOR VOICE AND DATA.
>> I MOVE THAT WE APPROVE THE AMENDMENT TO AT&T DEDICATED AND
[30. Discuss and take action on purchase of fiber services for the following locations: a. Annex and Courthouse. b. 608 Main Street. c. CSCD. d. Pre-Trial Office.]
VOICE BUNDLE AGREEMENT. >> SECOND.
>> ANY OPPOSED? MOTION PASSES.
FOLLOWING LOCATIONS AND ACTION COURTHOUSE 608 MAIN STREET CSCD PRETRIAL
OFFICE. >> THESE ARE ALL BUDGETED ITEMS AND 608 WITH THE PURCHASE OF THAT BUILDING WE NEED TO GET NETWORK SERVICES OUT THERE AND THIS IS ADDED TO THE FIBER RINK THAT WE HAVE IN NORTH COUNTY. THE PRETRIAL AND THE OFFICE, THOSE WOULD BE NEW CONNECTIONS AND THEY'RE RELIANT UPON THE JAIL.
SO WHATEVER THE COUNTY DECIDES TO DO WITH THE JAIL AFTER THE NEW JAIL IS BUILT, WE WANT TO SHARE THAT WE HAVE DIRECT CONNECTIVITY TO THE BUILDINGS WITHOUT RELYING ON THE BOAT LOCATION, AND WE'RE ASKING FROM THE COURTHOUSE TO
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THE DATA CENTER.THEY'RE ALL WITH THE SAME SERVICES AND NOTHING CHANGES WITH THE CURRENT CONTRACT.
IT'S JUST ADDING THESE NEW INSTALLATIONS WITH THE ONE- TIME COST AND ALL ITEMS ARE BUDGETED.
>> I MAKE A MOTION THAT WE PURCHASE THE FIBER SERVICES FOR ANNEX AND COURTHOUSE 608 MAIN STREET CSCD AND PRETRIAL
[33. Discuss and take action on use of Horseshoe for Commissioner Villela to host Town Hall Meeting.]
>> ANY OPPOSED? MOTION PASSES.
>> ITEM 43, FOR I HAVE COMMISSIONER VILLELA TOWN HALL.
>> I'M USING THE HORSESHOE. ON THE BACKUP IT SAID I WAS GOING TO USE ONE OF THE MEETING ROOMS AND THEY ACTUALLY BECAME UNAVAILABLE SO NOW IT'S GOING TO BE THE EDUCATION ROOM. SO THAT'S KIND OF MY -- MY THING. IF THERE ARE ANY QUESTIONS?
>> AND YOU WANT IT AT NO COST?
>> DO WE NEED IT POSTED IN CASE OTHER COMMISSIONERS WANT TO SHOW UP?
>> IF YOU'RE GOING, LET RACHELRACHEL AND SHE'LL COORDINATE WITH THE JUDGE TO TRY TO POST IT CORRECTLY THAT WAY WE DON'T BREAK
QUORUM. >> DO YOU HAVE ANY IDEA ON THE DAY YET?
>> YES, BUT RIGHT AFTER THE CLOSING OF THETHE -- THE --
OKAY. >> WE NEED TO POST THAT ONE.
>> IT'S 30 DAYS BEFORE THE PRIMARY, BUT I TRIED TO -- INITIALLY, IT WAS GOING TO BE THE BEGINNING OF JANUARY, BUT AFTER TALKING TO A COUPLE OF MY FRIENDS WHO ARE HELPING ME, THEY SAID WELL, THAT DOESN'T LET A LOT OF PEOPLE GO BECAUSE OF THE
>> I DID NOT DO IT INTENTIONALLY THAT CLOSE TO THE PRIMARY.
>> YEAH. OR EARLY VOTING ON THE 17TH?
>> AT THE END OF THE DAY THIS IS FOR MY PRECINCT TO COMMUNICATE WHAT I'VE WORKED ON AND DONE AND NOT TO DO ANYTHING ELSE.
>> HE'S NOT UP FOR REELECTION.
>> I'M NOT. I MAKE A MOTION TO APPROVE USE OF THE HORSESHOE EDUCATION ROOM WITH NO CHARGE AND NO DEPOSIT AND EXCLUDE ALL REQUIRED AGREEMENTS.
>> ANY OPPOSED? MOTION PASSES.
>> MOTION
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