Lubbock County public meetings in 2021

Commissioners Court Regular Meeting

The Lubbock County Commissioners Court will discuss the 2021 redistricting project and preparations for the March 2022 joint primary elections. The meeting includes consideration of various infrastructure contracts and budget amendments. The court will also review a proposal to use ARPA funds for a new medical examiner's office.

• Appropriation of up to $10 million from ARPA for a new Medical Examiner’s Office
• Grant adjustment of $6,953.92 for equipment and staff pay increases
• Slaton Club House Re-Roof contract award
• Change order for detention center boiler replacement with Hub City Plumbing & Mechanical
• Adoption of a final plan for new county election precincts

The Lubbock County Commissioners Court approved appropriating up to $10 million from the American Rescue Plan Act special fund for design, construction, and programming of a new Medical Examiner's Office. The court also approved a redistricting plan for new county election precincts, authorized a joint primary election contract, and approved various financial and administrative items. All decisions were made unanimously unless otherwise noted.

• Appropriated up to $10M from ARPA fund for new Medical Examiner's Office
• Approved final plan for new county election precincts (redistricting)
• Approved joint election and contract for March 1, 2022 primary
• Approved line item transfers ($582,666) and budget amendments ($74,807)
• Authorized payment of claims: $2,863,228.50
• Awarded Slaton Club House Re-Roof to ABF Roofing
• Approved Medical Examiner's Body Hold Policy effective Feb 1, 2022
• Approved consent agenda including board appointments and lease extension

Commissioners Court Regular Meeting

The Commissioners Court will hold a work session regarding the American Rescue Plan Act. The regular meeting includes discussions on several service agreements, board appointments, and equipment purchases. The court will also review financial reports and auditor matters.

• Agreement with City of Lubbock for FY22 Vector Control Services
• $25,000 financial award from Wilson Sheehan Lab to the Sheriff’s Office
• Purchase of a 2021 Etnyre Chip Spreader from John Deere
• Lease extension for office space at 5219 City Bank Parkway
• Contract for care and housing of jail inmates with Cochran County

The Lubbock County Commissioners Court approved multiple financial items, including corrected line item transfers of $7,369,415 and budget amendments of $146,690, as well as claims of $2,331,599.47. They also approved the consent agenda, several appointments, contracts, and equipment purchases. A motion to appoint three Hospital District Board members failed initially, but a subsequent motion passed 3-1 with one recusal. Two motions to direct HR to develop new handbooks failed for lack of a second.

• Approved corrected line item transfers of $7,369,415 (unanimous)
• Approved budget amendments of $146,690 (unanimous)
• Approved payment of claims totaling $2,331,599.47 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items 7-14 (unanimous)
• Appointed six members to SART for unexpired term (unanimous)
• Appointed Curtis Griffith, JoLynn Wilkens, Gladys Whitten to Hospital District Board (3-1, 1 recusal)
• Tabled IT department org chart change until July 25, 2022 (3-2)
• Failed to direct HR to develop new employee handbook (no second)

Commissioners Court Special Meeting

The Lubbock County Commissioners Court will discuss funding related to the American Rescue Plan Act. The agenda also includes a presentation on voting precincts and potential changes to court rules.

• Presentation regarding Voting Precincts by the Elections Department
• Work session and discussion regarding American Rescue Plan Act funding
• Proposed amendments to local rules of decorum for the Commissioners Court

The court approved five allocations from the American Rescue Plan Act special fund, totaling $20.8 million, for health services, small business grants, employee premium pay, and economic development. It also amended and adopted local rules of decorum, while a proposed amendment to remove a line from the rules failed for lack of a second.

• Approved $3.5M to StarCare Specialty Health System for Hope Center (unanimous)
• Approved $3.25M to City of Lubbock for City/County Health Department (4-1, Corley against)
• Approved $5.0M for micro grants to small businesses (unanimous)
• Approved $4.15M for premium pay for county employees (3-2, Corley and Seay against)
• Approved $5.0M to Lubbock Economic Development Alliance for infrastructure (unanimous)
• Amended and adopted local rules of decorum (3-1, Flores abstaining, Corley against)
• Motion to remove line from rules failed for lack of second

Commissioners Court Regular Meeting

The Lubbock County Commissioners' Court unanimously approved a proposed Texas settlement agreement in the opioid litigation (MDL Master Cause No. 2018-63587). The court also approved a consent agenda covering travel, appointments, permits, and agreements, and authorized a master lease purchase for energy savings equipment. All actions were approved unanimously.

• Approved Auditor and Financial Matters: Line Item Transfers of $646,310.00
• Authorized Payment of Claims: General Accounts (Pooled Cash) of $3,167,347.96
• Approved minutes from work session (Oct 29, 2021), regular (Nov 8, 2021), and special (Nov 15, 2021) meetings
• Approved Consent Agenda (items 7-15) including out-of-state travel, reappointment of Kelly Rowe, utility permit, and agreements with Victoria County
• Exempted agreement with Bolinger, Segars, Gilbert, & Moss, L.L.P. from competitive procurement
• Authorized Master Lease Purchase Agreement Schedule 2 with All American Investment Group, LLC for energy savings equipment
• Awarded ITB 221003 for Detention Center I.T. Room HVAC modifications to Armstrong Mechanical Co., Inc.
• Approved opioid litigation settlement agreement (MDL Master Cause No. 2018-63587)

Commissioners Court Work Session

The Lubbock City Council and County Commissioners Court met to discuss potential joint participation in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) topics. Discussion items included public health, broadband availability, mental health, and homelessness. No action was scheduled to be taken during this work session.

• Joint Public Health Operation & Facility
• Broadband Availability to Non-Served or Under-Served Areas
• Mental Health Collaborative
• Homelessness
• Potential ARPA Funded Micro-Grant Programs

The Lubbock County Commissioners' Court held a work session with the City Council to discuss potential joint use of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. Topics included public health operations and facilities, broadband for underserved areas, mental health collaboration, homelessness, and micro-grant programs. No formal decisions were made, as work sessions are for discussion only. The minutes were approved on December 13, 2021.

• Discussed potential joint ARPA participation with the City of Lubbock on public health operations and facilities.
• Discussed broadband availability for non-served or under-served areas.
• Discussed a mental health collaborative.
• Discussed homelessness as a potential ARPA topic.
• Discussed potential ARPA-funded micro-grant programs, including small business grants.
• No action taken; work session adjourned at 7:16 PM.

Commissioners Court Special Meeting

The Commissioners Court will discuss the canvass report for the November 2, 2021 Special Election and American Rescue Plan Act funding. The agenda also includes notice of an upcoming ARPA workshop with the City of Lubbock.

• Approval of the November 2, 2021 Special Election canvass report
• Discussion regarding American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding for Lubbock County
• Notice of an ARPA workshop with the City of Lubbock on November 17, 2021

The court unanimously approved the canvass report for the November 2, 2021 special election, as presented by Roxzine Stinson. Discussion was held on American Rescue Plan Act funding for Lubbock County, but no action was taken. The court also noted a quorum may attend an ARPA workshop with the City of Lubbock on November 17. No executive session was held.

• Approved canvass report for November 2, 2021 special election (unanimous)
• Discussed American Rescue Plan Act funding (no action taken)

Commissioners Court Regular Meeting

The Court will consider a plan for redistricting Lubbock County Commissioner precincts using 2020 Census data. The agenda also includes fire suppression agreements with Idalau, Slaton, and Ransom Canyon. Additionally, the court will review tax collection presentations and utility permit applications.

• Redistricting of Lubbock County Commissioner precincts based on 2020 Census data
• Fire suppression and rescue agreements with Idalau, Slaton, and Ransom Canyon
• Donation of 2014 CAT CT660 Dump Trucks to the City of Shallowater and Water Control & Improvement District 1
• Utility permit applications from FiberLight for fiber optic cable installation
• Awards for HVAC air filters and voter registration certificates

The Lubbock County Commissioners Court unanimously approved illustrative plan one for redistricting commissioner precincts using 2020 Census data. They also approved financial items including $243,600 in budget amendments and $2,338,036.87 in claims, plus numerous contracts and agreements. All votes were unanimous except for one abstention on the Hospital District Board appointment.

• Approved redistricting plan one for commissioner precincts (unanimous)
• Approved $243,600 budget amendments and $11,300 line item transfers (unanimous)
• Authorized payment of claims totaling $2,338,036.87 (unanimous)
• Approved Mont McClendon to Hospital District Board (4-0-1, Seay abstained)
• Awarded HVAC air filter contract to Joe Fly Co. (unanimous)
• Awarded voter registration certificate contract to Action Printing (unanimous)
• Approved two fiber optic utility permits for FiberLight (unanimous)
• Donated two 2014 CAT CT660 dump trucks to City of Shallowater and WCID 1 (unanimous)

Commissioners Court Work Session

The Commissioners Court will review a draft illustrative plan for redistricting commissioner precincts based on 2020 Census data. The session includes receiving public comments and discussing potential amendments to the plan. A presentation will also address issues with Tyler software and accessing case files.

• Presentation of draft redistricting plan for commissioner precincts
• Discussion regarding Lubbock County Tyler software and case file access

The Lubbock County Commissioners Court held a work session to receive public comments and a legal presentation on a draft illustrative plan for redistricting commissioner precincts based on 2020 Census data. No formal action was taken; the plan was discussed for future adoption. The court also heard a presentation on issues with the county's Tyler software and accessing case files. No executive session was held.

• Received public comments on proposed redistricting plan (no action)
• Discussed draft illustrative redistricting plan (no vote)
• Heard presentation on Tyler software issues (no action)

Commissioners Court Regular Meeting

The Commissioners Court will review several service agreements, including psychological assessment services and inmate housing. The agenda also includes reviewing state homeland security grants for bomb squad equipment and vehicle upgrades. Additionally, the court will address utility permits and financial reports.

• State Homeland Security grants for Bomb Squad suite replacement and Mobile Command Vehicle upgrade
• $3,000 AT&T Mobility renewal for JP1 communication services
• Service agreements with Father Flanagan’s Boys Home and Texas Tech University
• Utility permits for South Plains Electric Coop on Quaker Ave and CR 6300/FM 1729
• Inmate housing agreements with Crosby County and Winkler County

Commissioners Court Work Session

The Commissioners Court will review a draft plan to redistrict commissioner precincts based on 2020 Census data. The Court will also consider approving final plats for two developments in Precinct 1.

• Final plat approval for Southern Ranch Estates, Lots 1-20 in Precinct 1
• Final plat approval for Park Hills Estates, Lots 1-31 in Precinct 1
• Presentation of draft redistricting plan based on 2020 Census data

The Lubbock County Commissioners Court unanimously approved two final plats for filing: Southern Ranch Estates (Lots 1-20) and Park Hills Estates (Lots 1-31), both in Precinct 1. The court also heard a presentation on a draft redistricting plan based on 2020 Census data but took no action. The meeting adjourned into executive session and reconvened without further decisions.

• Approved final plat for Southern Ranch Estates, Lots 1-20 (unanimous)
• Approved final plat for Park Hills Estates, Lots 1-31 (unanimous)

Commissioners Court Regular Meeting

The Commissioners Court will consider several service agreements, including fire suppression and mental health services for the Juvenile Justice Center. The agenda also includes a presentation regarding a forensic audit of the county elections system. Additionally, officials will review lease agreements and budget items for the Lubbock County Expo Center.

• Presentation on a forensic audit of the Lubbock County elections system
• Lease agreement for building and 15 acres at 3501 North Holly Avenue
• Fire suppression and rescue services agreements with Buffalo Springs Lake and Roosevelt VFDs
• Mental health services agreement with Texas Tech University Family Therapy Clinic
• Creation of a Grant Administrator position in the County Auditor’s Department

The Lubbock County Commissioners Court unanimously approved the payment of general claims totaling $2,418,321.80 and the entire consent agenda (items 5-19), which included travel authorizations, lease agreements, purchase card limit increases, and various service contracts. They also approved several regular agenda items, including a moving truck rental contract, a chiller maintenance proposal, an insurance proposal, a new Grant Administrator position, and the Lubbock County Expo Center's bylaws and FY2022 budget. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved $2,418,321.80 in general claims (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items 5-19 (unanimous)
• Awarded moving truck rental contract for Office of Elections (unanimous)
• Authorized Johnson Controls chiller maintenance at 916 Main (unanimous)
• Authorized crime and excess workers' comp insurance with USI (unanimous)
• Created Grant Administrator AD-01 position in County Auditor's Dept (unanimous)
• Approved Lubbock County Expo Center FY2022 budget of $225,000 (unanimous)
• Adopted local rules and decorum per Texas Open Meetings Act (unanimous)

Commissioners Court Special Meeting

The Commissioners Court will receive an initial assessment regarding whether new precinct boundaries are required due to the 2020 census. The meeting also includes discussions on budget amendments, fund balance commitments, and contract amendments.

• Assessment of redistricting requirements based on 2020 census data
• Contract Amendment Number 1 with Johnson Controls, Inc.
• Enterprise Service Agreement with Vigilant Solutions
• Rescinding and establishing fund balance commitments
• Budget amendments and line item transfers

The Lubbock County Commissioners' Court unanimously approved line item transfers of $443,981.00 and authorized payment of claims totaling $519,953.76. They rescinded a prior fund balance commitment and approved a new one effective September 29, 2021. The court authorized the County Judge to sign a contract amendment with Johnson Controls, Inc. and an enterprise service agreement with Vigilant Solutions. They also adopted redistricting criteria and guidelines for public participation in the redistricting process.

• Approved line item transfers of $443,981.00
• Authorized payment of claims totaling $519,953.76
• Rescinded Fund Balance Commitment dated September 18, 2020
• Approved Fund Balance Commitment effective September 29, 2021
• Authorized County Judge to sign Contract Amendment Number 1 with Johnson Controls, Inc.
• Authorized County Judge to sign Enterprise Service Agreement with Vigilant Solutions
• Adopted redistricting criteria for new districting plans
• Approved guidelines for public participation in redistricting process

Commissioners Court Regular Meeting

The Lubbock County Commissioners Court will consider authorizing bond issuance through Specialized Public Finance Inc. The agenda includes several contract renewals for staffing, food services, and road maintenance. Additionally, the court will discuss a cost-sharing agreement with the City of Lubbock for University Avenue asphalt repairs.

• Authorization of bond issuance via Specialized Public Finance Inc.
• Cost-sharing agreement with the City of Lubbock for University Avenue asphalt maintenance
• Professional service agreements with Chapman Harvey Architects and Agnew Associates
• Caliche removal contracts for county road maintenance
• Acceptance of the Texas Anti-Gang Grant #3401105

The Lubbock County Commissioners Court unanimously approved routine financial items including $1,011,397 in line item transfers, $344,910 in budget amendments, and $2,850,883.19 in claims payments. The court also approved the Fund Balance Policy, authorized bond refunding steps, and passed a consent agenda covering travel, contract renewals, and purchasing card changes. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved line item transfers of $1,011,397 and budget amendments of $344,910 (unanimous)
• Authorized payment of claims totaling $2,850,883.19 (unanimous)
• Approved Lubbock County Fund Balance Policy (unanimous)
• Authorized SPFI to pursue refunding bond issuance with parameters sale (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including travel, contract renewals, and purchasing card changes (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 Lubbock County Holiday Calendar (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat for Bednarz Addition, Lots 1-36 (unanimous)
• Authorized cost sharing agreement with City of Lubbock for University Avenue mill and relay project (unanimous)

Commissioners Court Work Session

The scheduled Commissioners Court work session for September 24, 2021, was cancelled. The agenda included a planned discussion regarding the American Rescue Plan Act.

• American Rescue Plan Act work session (cancelled)

Commissioners Court Work Session

The Lubbock County Commissioners' Court will hold a work session regarding the American Rescue Plan Act. These sessions are scheduled to occur at various times throughout the day.

• Work session regarding the American Rescue Plan Act

The Lubbock County Commissioners Court convened a work session on September 22, 2021, solely to discuss the American Rescue Plan Act. No formal decisions, approvals, or votes were made during the session, which adjourned at 2:46 PM. The minutes were approved on October 11, 2021.

Commissioners Court Regular Meeting

The Commissioners Court will conduct public hearings regarding the FY2022 Lubbock County Budget and the Lubbock County Hospital District Budget and Tax Rate. The agenda includes a $952,285.00 funding request for the Lubbock Open Door Survivor Housing program. The court will also address preparations for the November 2, 2021 Special Elections.

• $952,285.00 request to Lubbock Open Door for the Open Door Survivor Housing program
• Public hearing for FY2022 Lubbock County Hospital District Budget and Tax Rate
• Adoption of the FY2022 Lubbock County Budget
• Awards for gasoline, diesel, asphalt, and road materials for Road and Bridge Department
• Appointments for the November 2, 2021 Special Elections

The Commissioners Court unanimously adopted the FY2022 Lubbock County budget and approved the FY2022 Lubbock County Hospital District budget, with Commissioner Chad Seay recusing from the Hospital District votes. The court also adopted the Hospital District tax rate of $0.1031640 per $100 of taxable value for tax year 2021. Additionally, the court approved a $952,285 American Rescue Plan Act grant to Lubbock Open Door for survivor housing, with Commissioner Jason Corley voting against.

• Adopted FY2022 Lubbock County budget (unanimous).
• Approved FY2022 Lubbock County Hospital District budget (4-0, Seay recused).
• Adopted Hospital District tax rate of $0.1031640 per $100 valuation (4-0, Seay recused).
• Approved $952,285 ARPA grant to Lubbock Open Door for survivor housing (4-1, Corley nay).
• Approved line item transfers of $1,220,814 and budget amendments of $1,300,804.
• Authorized payment of claims totaling $2,470,118.92 from pooled cash.
• Approved consent agenda including travel, contract renewals, and purchasing card uses.
• Tabled resolution supporting Slaton Meals on Wheels grant application to 9/27/2021 meeting.