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Commissioners Court Regular Meeting

August 12, 2024 ·10:00 AM Final

904 Broadway, Lubbock County Courthouse, 5th Floor

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Agenda — 75 items

  1. 1 Invocation and Pledges of Allegiance by Jordan Rackler. ▶ jump to 0:06
  2. 1 BE IT REMEMBERED that on 8/12/2024 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 July 8, 2024. 24-0618 approve Pass ▶ jump to 1:31
  5. 2.00 Discuss, consider and/or take action to approve the Minutes from Regular Commissioner’s Court dated July 22, 2024. 24-0619 approve Pass ▶ jump to 2:06
  6. 3.00 Discuss, consider and/or take action to approve the Minutes from Commissioner’s Court Work Session dated July 16, 2024. 24-0613 approve Pass ▶ jump to 2:35
  7. 4.00 Discuss, consider and/or take action regarding the Auditor and Financial Matters: Line Item Transfers and Budget Amendments. 24-0655 approve Pass ▶ jump to 3:16
  8. 5.00 Discuss, consider and/or take action to Authorize Payment of Claims: General Accounts (Pooled Cash). 24-0654 approve Pass ▶ jump to 4:01
  9. 6.00 Discuss, consider and/or take action to accept the Monthly Unaudited Financial Report for June 2024. 24-0656 approve Pass ▶ jump to 4:34
  10. 9 CONSENT AGENDA (ITEMS 7-33) ▶ jump to 5:08
  11. 7.00 Discuss, consider and/or take action to determine the need for the Grievance Committee as no elected official filed for grievance. 24-0666 approve Pass
  12. 10 page break
  13. 8.00 Discuss, consider and/or take action to approve DMV county fees for calendar year 2025. 24-0631 approve Pass
  14. 9.00 Discuss, consider and/or take action to authorize out of state travel for Andrew Escobedo and Bradley Fan to attend Metasys User Interface for Building Engineers training in Tampa, Florida. 24-0614 approve Pass
  15. 10.00 Discuss, consider and/or take action to authorize the County Judge to sign the second of four one-year renewals with Waste Connections dba Caprock Waster for dumpster services. 24-0644 approve Pass
  16. 11.00 Discuss, consider and/or take action to authorize the County Judge to sign the second of four one-year renewals with Grease Trapper Services for grease trap pumping services. 24-0617 approve Pass
  17. 12.00 Discuss, consider and/or take action to approve out of state travel for Trina Ellis to attend a Crime Scene Photography Training Course in Plantation, Florida. 24-0615 approve Pass
  18. 13.00 Discuss, consider and/or take action for approval of a Possession and Use Agreement with KENDRICK OIL COMPANY for Parcel 10 in the amount of $65,875.00 in support of the Woodrow Road project. 24-0610 approve Pass
  19. 14.00 Discuss, consider and/or take action for approval of a Possession and Use Agreement with KENDRICK OIL COMPANY for Parcel 10-A in the amount of $29,414.00 in support of the Woodrow Road project. 24-0611 approve Pass
  20. 15.00 Discuss, consider and/or take action to approve Utility Permit #24-050 A-B and authorize the County Judge to sign the resolution to allow AT&T Corp. to install underground fiber optic telecommunications cable along the south side of Woodrow Road from FM 1730 to approximately .21 miles east of and crossing CR 2040 in Precinct 1. 24-0622 approve Pass
  21. 16.00 Discuss, consider and/or take action to authorize the County Judge to sign the final renewal with Innovative Transportation Solutions, Inc. for transportation planning and bond administration. 24-0641 approve Pass
  22. 17.00 Discuss, consider and/or take action to authorize the County Judge to sign the fourth of four renewals with OccMed Associates, LP for employment physical examinations and drug/alcohol screening services. 24-0626 approve Pass
  23. 18.00 Discuss, consider and/or take action to approve new appointment of Steven Maddux for a term ending July 31, 2026 as well as the reappointment of Adrienne Cozart, Kandace Decker, Julie Laughlin, Kay McDowell, Beth Miller, and John Osborne to serve on the South Plains Workforce Area for a two-year term ending August 31, 2026. 24-0670 appointed Pass
  24. 19.00 Discuss, consider and/or take action to authorize the County Judge to sign an agreement for residential services with Rite of Passage, Inc. for long-term residential placement. 24-0629 approve Pass
  25. 20.00 Discuss, consider and/or take action to authorize the County Judge to sign an agreement for residential services with Gulf Coast Trades Center for long-term juvenile placement. 24-0628 approve Pass
  26. 21.00 Discuss, consider and/or take action to authorize the County Judge to sign the fifth and final renewal with Five Star Correctional Services for food service for the Lubbock County Jail. 24-0640 approve Pass
  27. 22.00 Discuss, consider and/or take action to authorize the County Judge to sign an agreement for residential services with Woodward Youth Corporation dba Woodward Academy for placement of juveniles. 24-0627 approve Pass
  28. 23.00 Discuss, consider and/or take action to approve out of state travel for Jayme Murdock to Kauai, Hawaii for the NOVOTX User Conference. 24-0662 approve Pass
  29. 24.00 Discuss, consider and/or take action to authorize the County Judge to sign the first of two one-year renewals with Clyde and Janet Kitten for pit run caliche. 24-0647 approve Pass
  30. 25.00 Discuss, consider and/or take action to authorize the County Judge to sign the first of two one-year renewals with Kahlich Farms for pit run caliche. 24-0646 approve Pass
  31. 26.00 Discuss, consider and/or take action to authorize the County Judge to sign the first of two one-year renewals with 5S Farms for pit run caliche. 24-0645 approve Pass
  32. 27.00 Discuss, consider and/or take action to authorize the County Judge to sign the first of three one-year renewal with ITSQuest, Inc. for temporary personnel for elections. 24-0639 approve Pass
  33. 28.00 Discuss, consider and/or take action to authorize the County Judge to sign the first of three one-year renewal with The Onin Group for temporary personnel for elections. 24-0638 approve Pass
  34. 29.00 Discuss, consider and/or take action to authorize the County Judge to sign the first of three one-year renewals with KT Black Services, LLC for temporary personnel for elections. 24-0637 approve Pass
  35. 30.00 Discuss, consider and/or take action to authorize the County Judge to sign the first of four one-year renewals with Dana Safety Supply, Inc. for Sheriff’s Office uniforms. 24-0634 approve Pass
  36. 31.00 Discuss, consider and/or take action to authorize the County Judge to sign the first of four one-year renewals with Mallory Safety and Supply, LLC for Sheriff’s Office Uniforms. 24-0633 approve Pass
  37. 32.00 Discuss, consider and/or take action to authorize the County Judge to sign the first of four one-year renewals with Impact Promotional Services, LLC dba Got You Covered Work Wear & Uniforms for Sheriff’s Office uniforms. 24-0636 approve Pass
  38. 33.00 Discuss, consider and/or take action to authorize the County Judge to sign the first of four one-year renewals with Galls, LLC for Sheriff’s Office uniforms. 24-0635 approve Pass
  39. 37 REGULAR AGENDA
  40. 34.00 Presentation and discussion of the FY 2025 Budget and proposed ad valorem tax rate for the FY 2025 Lubbock County Hospital District. 24-0651 no action ▶ jump to 6:01
  41. 35.00 Presentation and discussion regarding the Lubbock Live Festival for the Arts held in Lubbock, Texas. 24-0668 no action ▶ jump to 49:28
  42. 36.00 Discuss, consider and/or take action to approve the Lubbock Emergency Communication District Board of Managers proposed budget for FY 2024 - 2025 commencing October 1, 2024. 24-0608 approve Pass ▶ jump to 67:37
  43. 37.00 Presentation and discussion on behalf of Ronnie Keister, Tax Assessor-Collector, regarding the Venue and Short Term Rental Tax collections. 24-0649 no action ▶ jump to 72:04
  44. 38.00 Discuss, consider and/or take action to authorize the County Judge to sign a notice of non-renewal for the queuing system subscription with QLess, Inc. 24-0650 approve Pass ▶ jump to 73:49
  45. 39.00 Discuss, consider and/or take action to award RFP 240501 for Health & Welfare Benefit Services and authorize the County Judge to execute the agreements. 24-0652 approve Pass ▶ jump to 74:51
  46. 40.00 Discuss, consider and/or take action to award ITB 240601, Aggregate Road Materials for Public Works Consolidated Road and Bridge Department. 24-0657 approve Pass ▶ jump to 88:18
  47. 41.00 Discuss, consider and/or take action to award ITB 240602, Gasoline and Diesel Fuels for Public Works Consolidated Road and Bridge Department. 24-0659 approve Pass ▶ jump to 88:56
  48. 42.00 Discuss, consider and/or take action to award ITB 240603, Crushed Caliche for Public Works Consolidated Road and Bridge Department. 24-0660 approve Pass ▶ jump to 89:38
  49. 43.00 Discuss, consider and/or take action to award ITB 240604, Asphalt Mixes for Public Works Consolidated Road and Bridge Department. 24-0661 approve Pass ▶ jump to 90:22
  50. 44.00 Discuss, consider and/or take action to award ITB 240605, Asphalt Materials for Public Works Consolidated Road and Bridge Department. 24-0663 approve Pass ▶ jump to 91:05
  51. 45.00 Discuss, consider and/or take action to award ITB 240606, Moving Truck Rentals for the Office of Elections. 24-0664 approve Pass ▶ jump to 92:34
  52. 46.00 Discuss, consider and/or take action to authorize the County Judge to sign a Master Software License and Services Agreement with KNOWINK, LLC for the install and set-up of an electronic poll books system, to license software from KNOWiNK and to train personnel in the use of the system. 24-0616 approve Pass ▶ jump to 93:25
  53. 47.00 Discuss, consider and/or take action to approve the Order of Election and to authorize the County Judge to sign the Order of Election for the November 5, 2024 General Election. 24-0669 approve Pass ▶ jump to 94:30
  54. 48.00 Discuss, consider and/or take action to authorize the County Judge to sign a Service Agreement, and Quote with NEOGOV and its subsidiary PowerDMS, Inc. for PowerPolicy subscription and training. 24-0630 approve Pass ▶ jump to 95:13
  55. 49.00 Discuss, consider and/or take action to authorize the County Judge to sign a Statement of Work and Addendum to the Master Service Agreement with CivicPlus for social media archiving. 24-0648 approve Pass ▶ jump to 96:44
  56. 50.00 Discuss, consider and/or take action to authorize the County Judge to sign a quotation and addendum with Smiths Detection for preventive maintenance on the courthouse x-ray equipment. 24-0665 approve Pass ▶ jump to 97:39
  57. 51.00 Discuss, consider and/or take action to approve additional ARPA funding for the Lubbock County Detention Center Dialysis Suite project in the amount of $30,194.25 and authorize the County Judge to sign the Change Order with Lee Lewis Construction, Inc. in the amount of $30,194.25 and 30 additional days. 24-0623 approve Pass ▶ jump to 98:22
  58. 52.00 Discuss, consider and/or take action to authorize the County Judge to sign an Interlocal Cooperative Contract with the Texas Department of Public Safety for seized drug analysis of evidence. 24-0620 approve Pass ▶ jump to 100:06
  59. 53.00 Discuss, consider and/or take action to consider Personnel Committee recommendations. 24-0643 approve Pass ▶ jump to 101:36
  60. 54.00 Discuss, consider and/or take action regarding funding for the Lubbock Live Festival pursuant to Section 74.601 et seq. of the Texas Property Code. The funds, as defined in the Texas Local Government Code Section 381.044, will be used to promote the arts in our community. 24-0667 approve Pass
  61. 55.00 Discuss, consider and/or take action to approve a resolution in support of the County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas Conference being held in Lubbock in October 2026. 24-0632 approve Pass ▶ jump to 102:47
  62. 56.00 Discuss, consider and/or take action for the final acceptance of county roads 1930, 1940, 1950, 7630, 7640, and 7650 associated with South Fork Ranch, Lots 111-141 in Precinct 1 into county road maintenance. 24-0625 approve Pass ▶ jump to 105:17
  63. 57.00 Discuss, consider and/or take action for the final acceptance of CR 2240 associated with Cooper Manor, Lots 1-18 in Precinct 1. 24-0624 approve Pass ▶ jump to 106:09
  64. 58.00 Report on the status of County Road Projects, Department Staffing, Training and Safety, unpaved and paved road maintenance, signs, parks, and fleet management report. 24-0658 no action ▶ jump to 106:40
  65. 63 NOTICE
  66. 59.00 A quorum of the Commissioners Court may attend the following events: The Lubbock County Expo Center Local Government Corporation Board of Directors meeting on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, at 12:00pm at 1500 Broadway, 5th Floor (LEDA Conference Room) Lubbock, Texas. ▶ jump to 107:32
  67. 60.00 The Unveiling ceremony for the Maines Brothers Band Highway Sign on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, at 12:00 pm at the Courthouse Gazebo (904 Broadway) Lubbock, Texas. 24-0671 ▶ jump to 107:53
  68. 61.00 The Lubbock Health Department ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday, August 16, 2024, at 10:30 am at 2015 50th Street (Lubbock Public Health building) Lubbock, Texas. 24-0585 ▶ jump to 108:40
  69. 62.00 The Lubbock County Historical Commission and Texas Tech University unveiling of the Texas Historical Marker for Paul Whitfield Horn on Saturday, August 17, 2024, at 6:30pm at 2011 East 31st Street (City of Lubbock Cemetery) Lubbock, Texas. 24-0642 ▶ jump to 110:35
  70. 68 EXECUTIVE SESSION ▶ jump to 111:12
  71. 69 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 § 551.073 (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).
  72. 70 THE FOREGOING MINUTES WERE READ AND APPROVED IN OPEN COURT ON THIS DAY 6/14/2023 Presiding Officer:___________________________ County Clerk:___________________________
  73. 71 This will certify that a true and correct copy of the foregoing agenda has been posted on 8/9/2024 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.
  74. 71 At this time, 11:53 AM, 8/12/2024, the Regular Meeting of the Commissioner's Court was adjourned, to reconvene in Executive session at 12:00 PM.
  75. 74 THE FOREGOING MINUTES WERE READ AND APPROVED IN OPEN COURT ON THIS DAY 8/26/2024. Presiding Officer:___________________________ County Clerk:___________________________