Commissioners Court Regular Meeting

904 Broadway, Lubbock County Courthouse, 5th Floor

Agenda — 39 items

1. 1 Invocation and Pledges of Allegiance by Mike Dalby. ▶ jump to 0:02
2. 1 BE IT REMEMBERED that on10/12/2026 at 10:00 AM there was held a Regular Meeting of the Lubbock County Commissioners' Court in and for the County of Lubbock, the following members present:
3. 2 PUBLIC COMMENTS
4. 1.00 Discuss, consider and/or take action to approve the Minutes from Regular Commissioner’s Court dated September 14,2026. 27-0003 approve Pass ▶ jump to 6:03
5. 2.00 Discuss, consider and/or take action to approve the Minutes from Regular Commissioner’s Court dated September 21,2026. 27-0007 approve Pass ▶ jump to 6:30
6. 3.00 Discuss, consider and/or take action to approve the Minutes from Regular Commissioner’s Court dated September 28,2026. 27-0008 approve Pass ▶ jump to 6:53
7. 4.00 Discuss, consider and/or take action to Authorize Payment of Claims: General Accounts (Pooled Cash). 27-0024 approve Pass ▶ jump to 7:19
8. 5.00 Discuss, consider and/or take action regarding Auditor and Financial Matters including Budget Adjustments, Transfers, and Amendments. 27-0023 approve Pass ▶ jump to 8:02
9. 8 CONSENT AGENDA (ITEMS 6-16) approve ▶ jump to 8:55
10. 6.00 Discuss, consider and/or take action to approve out of state travel for David Kern to attend the IFMA World Workplace Convention 2026 in Anaheim, CA. 27-0021 approve Pass
11. 9 page break
12. 7.00 Discuss, consider and/or take action to increase the purchase card monthly credit limits for Troy Havard to $10,000 and Raymond Billington to $5,000 for FY 2027, for the Office of Elections. 26-0782 approve Pass
13. 8.00 Discuss, consider and/or take action to approve the use of departmental credit card food purchases for the FY 2027 elections. 26-0779 approve Pass
14. 9.00 Discuss, consider and/or take action for the Human Resources department to purchase refreshments, meals and supplies for training and other appropriate functions for FY 2027. 27-0002 approve Pass
15. 10.00 Discuss, consider and/or take action to allow the use of FY 2027 Justice of the Peace, Pct. 3 Judicial Technology Fund to pay for communication devices used by the Justice of the Peace, Pct. 3. 27-0005 approve Pass
16. 11.00 Discuss, consider and/or take action to authorize Erica Cordero, Sammy Smith, and Dean Stanzione to use purchasing cards to purchase food and beverage and related items for juror-related meals for FY 2027. 26-0784 approve Pass
17. 12.00 Discuss, consider and/or take action to increase Erica Cordero’s credit card limit to $5,000 for FY 2027. 27-0004 approve Pass
18. 13.00 Discuss, consider and/or take action to approve AgriLife Extension to purchase demonstration supplies in support of educational programming conducted by County Extension Agents utilizing county procurement cards for FY 2027. 27-0012 approve Pass
19. 14.00 Discuss, consider and/or take action to approve the Official Bond for Alice Salzwedel, First Assistant Treasurer for the term beginning December 31, 2026 and ending December 31, 2028. 27-0010 approve Pass
20. 15.00 Discuss, consider and/or take action to approve Utility Permit Application 26-122 and authorize the County Judge to sign a Resolution to allow H.L. Brown Operating, LLC. to install 60 feet of underground steel casing across CR 1700 in Precinct 4. 27-0006 approve Pass
21. 16.00 Discuss, consider and/or take action to approve Utility Permit Application 26-120 and authorize the County Judge to sign a Resolution to allow Caprock Telephone Cooperative Inc. to install 57,495 feet of underground fiber optic cable on E CR 5200 with 5 crossings in Precinct 3. 27-0009 approve Pass
22. 20 REGULAR AGENDA
23. 17.00 Presentation and discussion on behalf of Ronnie Keister, Tax Assessor-Collector, regarding the Venue and Short-Term Rental Tax Collections. 27-0019 no action ▶ jump to 9:28
24. 18.00 Discuss, consider and/or take action to authorize the County Judge to sign Quote 163003 with Southwest Solutions Group for the purchase of Cop Shop Evidence Lockers for the Medical Examiner’s Office. 27-0018 approve Pass ▶ jump to 11:39
25. 19.00 Discuss, consider and/or take action for the authorized County Official to apply for and accept the Texas Secretary of State reimbursement grant offered to offset costs associated with processing voter registration records resulting from the mass data transfer conducted by the Texas Department of Public Safety. 27-0020 approve Pass ▶ jump to 12:28
26. 20.00 Discuss, consider and/or take action to reclassify and re-title position 109001001 Director of Public Works - AD04 to Assistant Director of Development Services - AD03 and to re-title position 109004001 Environmental Health & Safety Manager - SC06 to Floodplain & Right-of-Way Administrator - SC06. 27-0013 approve Pass ▶ jump to 15:15
27. 21.00 Discuss, consider and/or take action to authorize the County Judge to sign a Loan Agreement with the City of Abernathy in the amount of $80,000.00 for the purchase of a replacement cab and chassis for a small brush truck. 27-0025 approve Pass ▶ jump to 22:06
28. 22.00 Discuss, consider and/or take action to authorize the County Judge to sign a Pit Run Caliche Agreement with Kay Thomas as awarded in ITB 260709. 27-0015 tabled Pass ▶ jump to 23:24
29. 23.00 Discuss, consider and/or take action to authorize the County Judge to sign a Pit Run Caliche Agreement with 5-S Farms as awarded in ITB 260709. 27-0016 approve Pass ▶ jump to 24:19
30. 24.00 Discuss, consider and/or take action to authorize the County Judge to sign a Pit Run Caliche Agreement with Kahlich Farms as awarded in ITB 260709. 27-0017 approve Pass ▶ jump to 24:53
31. 28 Discuss, consider and/or take action to reclassify and re-title position 109001001 Director of Public Works - AD04 to Assistant Director of Development Services - AD03 and to re-title position 109004001 Environmental Health & Safety Manager - SC06 to Floodplain & Right-of-Way Administrator - SC06. 27-0013 approve Pass ▶ jump to 15:15
32. 25.00 Report on the status of County Road Projects, Department Staffing, Training, and Safety, unpaved and paved road maintenance, signs, parks, and fleet management report. 27-0014 no action ▶ jump to 25:26
33. 30 NOTICE
34. 26.00 A quorum of the Commissioners Court may attend the following events: The Texas Tech University Administration Building Landmark celebration on Friday, October 16, 2026, at 10:00am at 1508 Knoxville Ave (Administration Building, North Side) Lubbock, Texas. 27-0011 ▶ jump to 26:27
35. 32 EXECUTIVE SESSION
36. 33 As authorized by the Texas Government Code, the Commissioners' Court of Lubbock County, Texas reserves the right to adjourn into Executive Session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any matters, including but not limited to any of the matters listed above, as they may relate to Texas Government Code § 551.071(1) (Consultation with Attorney about pending or contemplated litigation or settlement offers); Texas Government Code § 551.071(2) (Consultation with Attorney when the Attorney's obligations under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas conflicts with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code); Texas Government Code § 551.072 (Deliberations About Real Property); Texas Government Code § 551.0725 (Deliberations Regarding Contract Being Negotiated); Texas Government Code § 551.073 (Deliberations about Gifts and Donations); Texas Government Code § 551.074 (Personnel Matters); Texas Government Code § 551.0745 (Personnel Matters Affecting a County Advisory Body); Texas Government Code § 551.076 (Deliberations Regarding Security Devices or Security Audits); and Texas Government Code § 551.087 (Deliberations Regarding Economic Development Negotiations).
37. 34 CERTIFICATION OF POSTING
38. 35 This will certify that a true and correct copy of the foregoing agenda has been posted on10/7/2026 by 10:00 AM on the official bulletin board and at the west doors of the Lubbock County Courthouse, Lubbock, Texas, as written notice of the date, place, and subjects of the meeting of the Lubbock County Commissioners Court to be held on the 5th floor of the Lubbock County Courthouse, 904 Broadway, Lubbock, Texas. A true and correct copy of the agenda and certification has been filed this day with the Lubbock County Clerk.
39. 38 At this time, 10:27 AM, 10/12/2026, the Regular Meeting of the Commissioner's Court was adjourned. THE FOREGOING MINUTES WERE READ AND APPROVED IN OPEN COURT ON THIS DAY 10/26/2026. Presiding Officer:___________________________ County Clerk:___________________________

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