Mary Helen Bowers

The Commissioners Court meeting agenda included several items for discussion and action. Key topics involved a proclamation for Crime Stoppers Month, receiving the biennial report for the Midland County Sexual Assault Response Team (SART), and various personnel actions for the Sheriff's Office, including acknowledgments, step increases, and the creation of a Major position. The court addressed routine matters such as line item transfers, bills, wire transfers, and TexPool resolutions. Significant public hearings and resulting actions concerned the installation of no parking signs and speed limit changes on WCR 125, as well as the installation of stop signs on ECR 150 and SCR 1136. Other items included approvals for various plats, modifications to street name signs, the purchase of a vehicle for Juvenile Probation, the award for an Oil & Gas Lease RFP, and a letter of understanding with Sewell Fleet. The agenda also included receiving an office report from the Emergency Management Office and conducting an executive session regarding real property, leading to an action on an offer for property at 801 N Fort Worth.

The Commissioners Court addressed numerous agenda items, including the purchase of a TruNarc Digital Drug Analyzer for the TAG Unit using grant funds, and an Interlocal Agreement with Ector County for TAG Analysts to access records. Actions were taken regarding a vehicle trade for the TAG Administrator and the application for the FY2027 TAG Grant. The Court approved the amendment for installing additional Flock Cameras on TxDOT rights-of-way. A purchase of an X-Ray system for the Justice of the Peace and Constable buildings was approved, along with an acknowledgment of the exception to the bid threshold policy. Discussions were held regarding an update from Animal Control, Warrant Services reporting, and the temporary closing of the Warrant Services office on Tuesdays. The Court approved a consent agenda covering personnel, permits, reports, and out-of-state travel for Honor Guard members. Actions included approving bills and wire transfers, receiving a presentation on Axon/Evidence.com, and approving the hiring of a Deputy Constable 3. Furthermore, Justin Bunch was appointed to the Board of Managers for the Midland Emergency Communication District. The Court also approved work authorizations and contracts for services including a Cintas Uniform agreement for Road & Bridge, a contract amendment with Dunaway for SCR 1110 (with a modification regarding sidewalks), and a chip seal project with Ronald R. Wagner & Co. L.P. Finally, the Court discussed and assigned Department Liaisons to each court member and approved a new Department Evaluation format and policy.

The Commissioners Court meeting agenda includes several actions concerning the TAG Unit, such as the purchase of a TruNarc Digital Drug Analyzer and discussion regarding an Interlocal Agreement with Ector County for analyst access to records, as well as action on the FY2027 TAG Grant application. Other topics include acknowledging vehicle trade for the TAG Administrator, acknowledging gym equipment donation, and taking action on an amended Multiple Use Agreement for Flock Cameras on TxDOT right of ways. The court will also discuss actions on a purchase for an X-Ray system for the Justice of the Peace building, Warrant Services operations, line item transfers, bills, and contract matters with Dunaway and Ronald R. Wagner & Co. L.P. for various road and bridge projects. Further items involve personnel matters, including hiring a temporary Commissioners' Court Administrator, appointing a member to the Midland Emergency Communication District Board of Managers, and evaluating Department Heads.

The Commissioners Court meeting included discussions and actions on several significant items. The court designated alternate courtrooms in the Judge David M. Cobos Midland County Courthouse Annex for various county courts. Actions were taken regarding the amended Securus Contract with new FCC rates, and the purchase of a Digital WatchDog Server & Licenses for the Sheriff's office using TAG funds. Approval was granted to issue a credit card for the TAG Unit's travel and expenses. A proposal to declare June 19th a county holiday was discussed but no action was taken, pending further discussion and consideration of costs. The consent agenda items, covering personnel, permits, and various department reports, were approved. Furthermore, line-item transfers and bills/wire transfers were accepted. The court acknowledged the FY 2025 Horseshoe Income Statement, approved additional funds for court-appointed attorneys for Child Protection Court, and authorized the replacement of an AC unit for JP 2 & 4 and a chill water pump at the Courthouse. The court received department reports from Facilities and I.T. Actions were taken regarding payment to Energy Transfer pursuant to a Reimbursement Agreement and the execution of a 3-year agreement with OpenGov, Inc. to replace asset management software. The proposal from Mid-Tex of Midland to complete construction phases at 509 N. Loraine was approved. The purchase of several budgeted vehicles and associated upfitting was approved, as was the declaration of certain library and Road and Bridge surplus items as salvage. The discussion regarding the process for Department Head evaluations and changing the March 3, 2026, meeting date were tabled.

The key discussion items involved conducting an executive session to deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property, which occurred between 10:30 a.m. and 10:40 a.m. There was also an agenda item to discuss and take action on the sale of property located at 801 N. Fort Worth St., though this item was not called. The court adjourned at 10:40 a.m.