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Commissioners Court Regular Meeting

February 26, 2024 ·10:00 AM Final

904 Broadway, Lubbock County Courthouse, 5th Floor

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Agenda — 37 items

  1. 1 Invocation and Pledges of Allegiance by Judge Curtis Parrish. ▶ jump to 0:21
  2. 1 BE IT REMEMBERED that on 2/26/2024 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 February 12, 2024. 24-0289 approve Pass ▶ jump to 2:00
  5. 2.00 Discuss, consider and/or take action regarding the Auditor and Financial Matters: Line Item Transfers and Budget Amendments. 24-0301 approve Pass ▶ jump to 2:40
  6. 3.00 Discuss, consider and/or take action to Authorize Payment of Claims: General Accounts (Pooled Cash). 24-0300 approve Pass ▶ jump to 3:23
  7. 6 CONSENT AGENDA (ITEMS 4-6) ▶ jump to 3:53
  8. 4.00 Discuss, consider and/or take action to approve out of state travel for Officer Hearn and Officer Lara to attend the National Association of Extradition Officials’ Conference in Milwaukee, WI. 24-0288 approve Pass
  9. 5.00 Discuss, consider and/or take action to authorize the County Judge to sign the third of four one-year renewals with Otis Elevator Company for elevator maintenance services. 24-0283 approve Pass
  10. 6.00 Discuss, consider and/or take action to approve out of state travel for Andrea Villalovos to attend Tyler Connect in Indianapolis, Indiana. 24-0290 approve Pass
  11. 10 REGULAR AGENDA
  12. 7.00 Discuss, consider and/or take action to approve three additional positions of a PR07 Attorney VI, PR05 Attorney IV, and CL02 Legal Assistant for the Criminal District Attorney’s Office for the purpose of staffing an additional District Court as ordered by the Lubbock County Board of Judges. 24-0292 approve Pass ▶ jump to 4:27
  13. 8.00 Discuss, consider and/or take action to approve the budgetary salary line item for department 061, Facilities Maintenance and allow for a salary increase for SC03, Senior HVACR Technician to $72,800.00, which exceeds the FY 2024 median pay band, with an effective date of March 11, 2024. 24-0294 approve Pass ▶ jump to 22:25
  14. 12 page break
  15. 9.00 Discuss, consider and/or take action to approve a Proclamation in support of the Lubbock Retired Senior and Volunteer Program (RSVP) that benefits older adults, non-profit agencies, and our community. 24-0303 approve Pass ▶ jump to 29:50
  16. 10.00 Discuss, consider and/or take action regarding funding for the 2024 Buffalo Grass Fest 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. 24-0262 approve Pass ▶ jump to 32:43
  17. 11.00 Discuss, consider and/or take action regarding funding for the 2024 Lubbock Arts 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. 24-0287 approve Pass ▶ jump to 45:55
  18. 12.00 Presentation for by Ronda Alexander, Department Director, of Amber Bozeman, a candidate for consideration to fill the Urban Youth Development Agent position for the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Lubbock County office. 24-0296 approve Pass ▶ jump to 69:02
  19. 13.00 10:15 AM Receive comments regarding a tax abatement for Dura-line LLC in accordance to the tax abatement guidelines and criteria in Lubbock County adopted on 06/13/2022. 24-0286 no action ▶ jump to 29:20
  20. 14.00 Discuss, consider and/or take action to authorize the County Judge to sign a Tax Abatement agreement with Dura-Line LLC for the improvements of real property and purchases of new equipment for the property located at 904 Lubbock Business Park Boulevard, Lubbock, Texas. 24-0302 approve Pass ▶ jump to 72:23
  21. 15.00 Discuss, consider and/or take action to exempt the Small Government Enterprise Agreement Annual Subscription with the ESRI Corporation from competitive bidding requirements pursuant to Section 262.024(a)(7) of the Texas Local Government Code. 24-0291 approve Pass ▶ jump to 74:59
  22. 16.00 Discuss, consider and/or take action to exempt from competition, per Local Government Code 262.024(a)(4) professional services, Terra Testing, LLC to provide construction materials testing and inspections for Lubbock County Projects. 24-0295 approve Pass ▶ jump to 75:47
  23. 17.00 Discuss, consider and/or take action to authorize the County Judge to sign the first of three one-year renewals with Raider Fire Extinguisher Service, LLC for fire extinguisher services. 24-0284 approve Pass ▶ jump to 77:41
  24. 18.00 Discuss, consider and/or take action to authorize the County Judge to sign Exhibit 1 with the Texas Workforce Commission to extend the Data Exchange Request and Safeguard Plan. 24-0298 approve Pass ▶ jump to 78:35
  25. 19.00 Discuss, consider and/or take action to authorize the County Judge to sign an Interlocal Cooperation Contract with the Texas Department of Public Safety for the Failure to Appear Program. 24-0285 approve Pass ▶ jump to 79:25
  26. 20.00 Discuss, consider and/or take action to authorize the County Judge to sign a Small Municipal and County Government Enterprise Agreement (SGEA) and Addendum with Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. (ESRI). 24-0293 approve Pass ▶ jump to 84:18
  27. 24 Discuss, consider and/or take action to exempt from competition, per Local Government Code 262.024(a)(4) professional services, Terra Testing, LLC to provide construction materials testing and inspections for Lubbock County Projects. 24-0295 approve Pass
  28. 21.00 Discuss, consider and/or take action to create a committee to generate, organize, and create a compensation, pay scale, and employee handbook policies led by County Commissioner Pct 1, Terence Kovar and County Commissioner Pct. 2 Jason Corley. 24-0170 approve Pass ▶ jump to 85:10
  29. 22.00 Report on the status of County Road Projects, Department Staffing, Training and Safety, unpaved and paved road maintenance, signs, parks, and fleet management report. 24-0299 no action ▶ jump to 88:19
  30. 27 NOTICE
  31. 23.00 A quorum of the Commissioners Court may attend the following events: The State of the City 2024 on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, from 11:00am to 1:00pm at 1501 Mac Davis Lane (Civic Center Banquet Hall) Lubbock, Texas. ▶ jump to 90:11
  32. 24.00 The 2024 Economic Outlook Luncheon on Thursday, February 29, 2024, at 11:30am at 2322 Mac Davis Ln. (Overton Hotel & Conference Center) Lubbock, Texas. 24-0260 ▶ jump to 90:26
  33. 30 EXECUTIVE SESSION
  34. 31 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).
  35. 32 CERTIFICATION OF POSTING
  36. 33 This will certify that a true and correct copy of the foregoing agenda has been posted on 02/23/2024 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.
  37. 36 At this time, 11:34 AM, 2/26/2024, the Regular Meeting of the Commissioner's Court was adjourned. THE FOREGOING MINUTES WERE READ AND APPROVED IN OPEN COURT ON THIS DAY 3/11/2024. Presiding Officer:___________________________ County Clerk:___________________________