Howard County

The court discussed a County Assistance District and explored the possibility of an election concerning it. Monthly reports from various county officials were accepted. The court reviewed a Courthouse Roof Maintenance Report and an Annual Service Agreement, but tabled the item. They approved a Courthouse Painting Bid from Custom Acoustics, LLC, and the Separate Written Approval of the Interlocal Agreement Between Howard and Midland County for Reimbursement of Attorney's Pro Term Travel Expenses. The court also approved Personnel Considerations, accepted the Treasurer's Quarterly Report, the Treasurer's Monthly Payroll Report, and a donation check for the Sheriff's Office. They approved the Texas Association of Counties Affordable Care Act Reporting and Tracking Service Renewal. Invoices and Purchase Requests were approved, including maintenance for painting of the Courthouse, IT equipment, jail supplies, library advertising, copy paper, and Sonicwall Firewalls. Budget Amendments were approved, including returning funds from a specific check. The 2024 Racial Profiling Report was accepted. The court granted permission to go out for bids for RFMQ2025003 LRA. Interviews were held with candidates for Construction Manager at Risk related to the Howard County Dispatch and Sheriffs Office Expansion Project, but no action was taken.

The Howard County Commissioners' Court convened to discuss and approve the budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025. Key items included setting the property tax rate, which will raise more revenue than the previous year, and allocating funds across various departments and services. Discussions covered revenue estimates, debt service schedules, and budget summaries for different funds, including the General Fund, Road & Bridge Fund, and Indigent Health Care Fund. The budget addresses funding for judicial, administrative, public safety, and infrastructure projects, with a focus on maintaining essential services and meeting the county's financial obligations.

The Commissioners' Court convened to compare and examine the quarterly report of the County Treasurer for December 31, 2016. The report was approved, noting total cash and other assets on hand as $16,173,528.36.

The Howard County Commissioners Court meeting included discussions and possible actions regarding commissioner precinct lines, a roof system proposal for county-owned buildings, and construction updates on the Law Enforcement Dispatch Project and the Howard County Library Project. The court addressed personnel considerations, the potential use of Starlink as a backup internet provider for the jail, financial statements, and budget amendments. Additionally, there were discussions on a sick pool request and contract counseling services for the jail, as well as a roadway maintenance update and fleet management. A workshop was held to review insurance with Robb Pridemore via Zoom. Future agenda items were also mentioned.

The Commissioners' Court examined and approved the quarterly report of the Treasurer of Howard County, Texas, for December 31, 2023, noting total cash and other assets on hand.