Monday morning, Sept 28, the Lamb County Commissioners took care of the business from a nine-item agenda.
Lamb County Judge James M. DeLoach presided and called the meeting to order, after which he led the pledges to the U.S. and Texas flags.
No one made any comments regarding any of the agenda items, so the consent agenda items were considered for action.
Minutes approved
Minutes of the Sept. 14 were approved with no corrections.
There were no budget and salary amendments, and/or line-item transfers to be considered.
County Auditor’s bills
The County Auditor’s bills included: $96,066.78 for Lamb County, and $665,308.61 for Lamb Healthcare Center, for a total of $761,375.39 in bills to be ordered paid.
Payrolls ordered paid
Payrolls presented by the Lamb Country Treasurer included $145,483.84 for Lamb County and $173,695.68 for Lamb Healthcare Center.
Departmental Reports
The departmental reports that were received were approved as presented.
Workers’ Comp renewal
Lamb County Treasurer Jerry Yarbrough recommended the renewal of Lamb County’s Workers’ Compensation plan. It is due Sept. 30, but becomes effective in January.
Treasurer’s Quarterly Report
The treasurer reported there was not much money coming in for the Second Quarter of 2020, and that the interest was down this year.
Cyber training
Commissioners learned that the county’s elected officials and employees must be enrolled for Cyber Training, if they use the county’s computers in any way. The training is of no cost to the county.
$100 donation for Ag Center
Commisioners voted to approve the $100 donation, that was above the rental fee for the Lamb County Ag and Community Center.
Commissioners approved all of the consent agenda items in one vote.
Warren Computer Agreement
Commissioners approved the renewal of the county’s Remote Monitoring and Management Agreement with Warren Computers. The agreement was reviewed by Lamb County Attorney Scott A. Say, and found to be comparable to the last agreement.
Contract renewal
Commissioners discussed the renewal of the contract with Tyler Technologies, and voted to add Positive Pay to the county’s current software.
Surplus Election Poll equipment
Since the county has purchased new Election Poll Books, that are updated for upcoming elections, the old election poll books and carrying cases were declared surplus property.
Retainer Agreement approved
Commissioners voted to approve the Retainer Agreement with Allison Bass for negotiations for tax abatements for a new Solar Project in Lamb County.
Future Agenda items
A few things were mentioned that could be considered on an agenda for a future meeting. Adjourned at 10:50 a.m.