Jeff R. Branick

This document outlines the agenda for a Special meeting of the Commissioners' Court. Key discussions included an executive session to deliberate security implementation for County facilities. A workshop was scheduled to review information regarding the Economic Impact Study for Doggett Ford Park with the JCTC. Agenda items for approval or consideration involved renewing the contract for Third Party Claims Administration, renewing the Term Contract for Gray Limestone (610 Base) with three vendors, and receiving and filing an agreement for billboard advertisement for the Ben J. Rogers Visitor Center. The County Auditor's section covered budget transfers for a laptop computer in County Court at Law #2, a budget amendment for jury box chair replacement in the 60th District Court, receiving and filing an amendment to a GLO Contract for time extension and revised assurances, receiving and filing a grant award modification from the HIDTA program, and approval of regular County Bills. The County Clerk's agenda included setting the hourly rate of pay for Election Judges and Clerks for fiscal year 2026. The County Commissioners considered a resolution for Juvenile Probation, Commitment Detention Funding, authorizing a grant application for the Family Treatment Court, and a resolution supporting legislation to exempt Texas Counties from the State Hotel Occupancy Tax. The County Treasurer was scheduled to present the Investment Schedule for December 2025. The Sheriff's Department sought approval for out-of-state travel for training, noting all expenses would be covered by FEMA. Finally, the court planned to receive reports from Elected Officials and staff on matters of community interest without taking action.

The Commissioners' Court meeting included discussions and actions on various agenda items. These included approving specifications for prisoner transportation services, receiving and filing bids for the Sheriff's Office airplane, and discussing contract negotiations for a professional needs assessment of the Jefferson County Correctional Facility. Additionally, the court considered and approved agreements for background check services, renovations for Road & Bridge Precinct 1, digital receivers for the Emergency Management Office, and TRADS search services for the Constable Pct. 6. The court also discussed budget transfers for R&B Pct. 1 and Indigent Health Care, approved electronic disbursements for inmate housing revenue, and reviewed regular county bills. Other topics included a demolition waiver for an unsafe structure, a public hearing on proposed tax abatements, tax abatement agreements with Bulk Solutions LLC, approval of Commissioner Everette Alfred's continuing education transcript, a resolution for data sharing with the DEA, development of a Community Wildfire Protection Plan, approval of a Replat of Lot 22 River Ranch, hiring of a Mobile Unit Van Driver, and reappointments and appointments to Jefferson County Emergency Service Districts 1, 3, and 4.

The Commissioners' Court meeting included discussions and actions on various items such as approving specifications for snack and drink vending, emergency disaster assistance recovery, prisoner transportation services, and a mosquito control airplane. They also considered a change order for CentralSquare Technologies, budget transfers for MIS and Tax, a grant contract with the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, and electronic disbursement to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Additionally, the court addressed the FY2026 TxDOT Routine Airport Maintenance Program Grant, continuing education transcripts for a commissioner, a resolution for Calista Collins Eaglin, and the Investment Schedule for October 2025. Utility permits, extended leave for a tax office employee, reappointment of commissioners to the Jefferson County Emergency Service District 1, liability insurance renewal for a Public Health Mobile Unit, and a modification to an agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice were also discussed.

The Commissioners' Court meeting addressed several key areas including budget transfers for Mosquito Control, electronic disbursements to the State Comptroller for the Hospital Augmented Reimbursement Program, and the approval of regular county bills. The court also considered the annual Certification of Loaned Government Property for a torpedo displayed at Veterans Memorial Park. Additionally, the court reviewed and approved the 2025-2026 Jefferson County Investment Policies and Procedures, and addressed payment and damage release documents related to pipeline construction permits. The operational per-diem rate for prisoners was also discussed.

The Commissioners' Court meeting included discussions and actions on various agenda items. These included rejecting bids for prisoner transportation services, approving the purchase of a mosquito control airplane, renewing a security services contract, and approving a job order contract for boat shed construction. The court also considered and approved an agreement for surveying services, a maintenance agreement for a UPS system, and a software and services agreement for the District Attorney's Office. Budget amendments and transfers were approved for mosquito control, the marine division, and the District Attorney. Additionally, the court reviewed and possibly approved the Biennial Report of the Jefferson County Sexual Response Team, and a continuing education transcript for Commissioner Erickson. Approvals were also given for a Minor Plat of Mallet Road Addition No. 1, the Phase II MS4 Annual Report, and the TxDOT Local Assistance Program for Allocation of Road Materials. The court also ratified payment for material costs related to a construction project and a road use agreement.