The Lamb County Commissioners Court hosted its regular meeting on Monday, April 27, at the Lamb County Courthouse in Littlefield.
No comments were made during the public comment portion of the meeting.
During the consent agenda portion, commissioners approved the minutes from the previous April 13 meeting.
Additionally, the court approved bills and payroll.
The commissioners approved a $2,950 donation given to the juvenile probation department’s Cinco de Mayo event and a $250 donation given to the Lamb County Library.
Agenda item four discussed taking action for applying for unplanned properties and capital credits.
A motion made by Com-missioner Lee Logan was seconded by Commissioner Kent Lewis. The motion carried.
Next, commissioners discussed the quarter treasury report. A motion made by Commissioner Lee Logan was seconded by Commissioner Danny Short. The motion carried.
Agenda item six discussed whether to select Genesis eBONDS as a payment portal for the county. The software is paperless and offers a faster system.
A motion to approve the software was made by Commissioner Logan, but it remains contingent on approval from the Bail Bond Board. Commissioner Short seconded the motion, and it carried.
Similarly with agenda item seven, approval for eBONDS electric signatures was presented to commissioners. The deal remains contingent on approval from the Bail Bond Board.
A motion was made by Commissioner Logan and was seconded by Commissioner Lewis. The motion carried.
Agenda item eight involved taking action on whether to approve Peace Officer school expenses at South Plains College for two recipients. The cost is $5,453 per individual and schooling begins May 26.
Stipulations for the schooling included a fouryear working requirement to receive full benefits. Those who do not meet the requirement would be asked to repay the tuition expenses.
A motion was made by Commissioner Short and was seconded by Commissioner Lewis. The motion carried.
Agenda item nine addressed adding a new $30 fee for hot check writing. A motion was made by Commissioner Cory DeBerry and seconded by Commissioner Logan. The motion carried.
The commissioners went into executive session before returning to discuss future agenda items.
The juvenile probation department advertised its Cinco de Mayo event taking place on May 5 from 5:30 to 7:30. It is a free event, and all are welcome to attend.
The meeting adjourned at 11:24 a.m. ***** The Lamb County Commissioners Court hosted its regular meeting on Monday, April 13, at the Lamb County Courthouse in Littlefield.
No comments were made during the public comment portion of the meeting.
During the consent agenda portion, commissioners approved the minutes from the previous March 23 meeting.
Additionally, the court approved bills and payroll.
The commissioners approved donations given to the juvenile probation department, the Olton Area Library and the Lamb County Library, totaling $529.
Agenda item four involved a public hearing for the approval of a cattle guard across County Road 239 and Precinct One.
Previously, an individual constructed cattle guards across the land without prior county approval. The individual requested a public hearing and said the road where he built the cattle guard is seldom used.
“I’d like permission to put that cattle guard in, it’s just a road that’s not used hardly ever,” the individual said. “I want it to be safe. Instead of building a barbed wire fence on both sides of the road, I would like to put the cattle guards on each end.”
Commissioner Lee Logan cited liability and maintenance issues as his primary concerns about the cattle guard placement.
“It falls on us, whether you own the cattle guard or not, since it’s on county property,” Logan said. “I’m not trying to sound like a mean guy, I’m just putting the facts out there. This is county property; it is our responsibility if somebody kills themself.”
A motion by Commissioner Kent Lewis declared not to approve the cattle guard or any permanent fencing across the county roads. Commissioner Cory DeBerry seconded the motion.
The motion carried, and commissioners ordered the individual to remove the cattle guard within 10 days.
Agenda item seven acknowledged the reappointment of the county auditor, Gina Jones. Commissioners acknowledged her reappointment, as no voting or action was necessary.
“I wouldn’t want to do this job without you,” DeLoach said to Jones.
Further, in a motion by commissioner Danny Short and seconded by commissioner Kent Lewis, commissioners approved Jones’ bond.
The last agenda item involved taking action on Resolution Senate Bill 8 Grant Funding for the sheriff’s office.
After applying for the grant, the sheriff’s office would receive approximately $80,000 and have two years to utilize the funds.
A motion was made by Commissioner Lee Logan and seconded by Commissioner Cory DeBerry. Applying for the grant was approved.
The commissioners adjourned the meeting at 10:26 a.m.