Amy Fincher

The key discussions and actions centered around numerous 2025 budget transfers across several departments, including the Expo Center, Sheriff's Office, District Attorney, County Jail, County Maintenance, Extension Office, County Court at Law #1, and Angelina County Airport. Specific transfers addressed needs such as office supplies, radio tower maintenance, contract services for Axon, increased jail medical expenses, facility maintenance (elevator/doors), utility shortfalls, training/travel deficits, and airport insurance/utilities. Business agenda items included approving the bond for a temporarily appointed Justice of the Peace, authorizing a resolution to submit a grant application for District Court Drug Programs, approving a final plat for a subdivision, approving fee sheets for the County Clerk, approving a Lease Agreement with the Fuller Springs Volunteer Fire Department, approving the hiring of a consultant for County Clerk's Office renovations, approving the reappointment of an individual to the Workforce Board, approving changes to the Interlocal Agreement with the City of Hudson for 911 addressing services, and approving the Sheriffs Office Racial Profiling Report from 2025.

The meeting agenda included several consent items involving budget transfers for various departments, such as the Expo Center, Sheriff Office, District Attorney, County Jail, County Maintenance, Extension Office, County Court at Law #1, and Angelina County Airport. These transfers primarily addressed funding needs for supplies, maintenance, services, and utility costs. The business agenda featured discussions and potential actions regarding the approval of a Bond for an Appointed Official, submission of a Grant Application for District Court Drug Programs, approval of a final plat for a subdivision, approval of 2026 fee sheets for the County Clerk, renewal of a Lease Agreement with the Fuller Springs Volunteer Fire Department, hiring approval for interior renovations of the County Clerk's office, reappointment to the Deep East Texas Local Workforce Development Board, and changes to an Interlocal Agreement concerning 911 addressing services.

The Commissioners Court meeting addressed several budget transfers across various county departments including the County Attorney, District Attorney, County Jail, and Sheriff Department. Specific budget actions involved covering ink cartridge costs, replacing funds for road repair, funding capital outlay, Vibe Board expenses, increased inmate medical care, and purchasing equipment. Key business agenda items included the approval of the final plat for Hunworth's Allentown Loop Subdivision No. 1, approval of Interlocal Agreements with Tyler County and Polk County for housing inmates, approval of the Treasurer Monthly Report for December 2025, and approval of architectural/engineering services for an addition to the Angelina County Jail. The court also approved the submission of a grant application for the Texas Sheriff Immigration Law Enforcement Grant Program, approved the appointment of a Lead Foreman for the Road & Bridge Department, approved amendments to the Administrative Services Agreement with the Employee Benefit Fund administrator, adopted the revised Travel and Vehicle Expense Reimbursement Policy, and adopted the new IRS standard mileage reimbursement rate. The court also approved the purchase of a 2014 Kaufman Lowboy trailer and change order number 004 Rev. 1 for jail additions/renovations. Finally, the court accepted the Racial Profiling Exemption Reports for calendar year 2025 from both the County Attorney's and District Attorney's Offices.

The Commissioners' Court meeting agenda included standard opening procedures such as a call to order, opening prayer, Pledge of Allegiance, and a Public Forum. Key discussions and actions centered around budget transfers for the County Attorney, District Attorney, and County Jail departments to cover various expenses including supplies, equipment, and increased inmate medical costs. A significant transfer was also planned for the Unit Road Special Project account to the Covid Cares Fund. Business agenda items included a discussion on the final plat for Hunworth's Allentown Loop Subdivision No. 1, consideration of Interlocal Agreements with Tyler County and Polk County for inmate housing, presentation of the Treasurer's Monthly Report for December 2025, discussion on the Jail addition project scope, approval for the Sheriff's Office to apply for the Texas Sheriff Immigration Law Enforcement Grant Program, appointment of a Lead Foreman for the Road & Bridge Department, and approval of an amendment to the Employee Benefit Fund agreement and the revised Travel and Vehicle Expense Reimbursement Policy. The court also intended to adopt the 2026 IRS standard mileage reimbursement rate and discuss the purchase of a lowboy trailer from the Landfill, along with a change order for Jail Addition and Renovations, and acceptance of Racial Profiling Exemption Reports for calendar year 2025 from both the County Attorney's and District Attorney's Offices.

The meeting commenced with the County Judge calling the session to order. The Court subsequently entered into an Executive Session which lasted for 1 hour and 2 minutes. Following the Executive Session, a motion was made to adjourn the meeting, which was seconded and carried by the majority of the members present.