STATE OFTEXAS COUNTY OF WINKLER On this the 26!h day of August, 2024, the Commissioners' Court of Winkler County, Texas, met in Regular Term of Court at the Courthouse in Kermit, Texas, with the following members present to wit: Charles M. Wolf Billy Stevens Robbie Wolf Victor Berzoza Homero Lujan Pam Greene County Judge Commissioner, Precinct No. 1 Commissioner, Precinct No.2 Commissioner, Precinct No.3 Commissioner, Precinct No. 4 County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk of Commissioners' Court Constituting a quorum for Court, at which time the following among other proceedings were had: Pledge of Allegiance. next agendaitem. At9:00 o'clock A.M. Judge Wolf called the meeting to order and lead the Judge Wolf asked at this fime if there are any matters to be heard from the Public, with attendance in the audience, there being none the court moves to Judge Wolf asked at this time if any Commissioner wanted Consent Agenda item(s) moved to Discussion Agenda. CONSENT AGENDA: A motion was made by Commissioner Stevens and seconded by Commissioner Berzoza to approve the following consent agenda item(s): (a) July minutes. (c) Payroll. (d) Bills over $500.00. (e) Claims against county. () Investment Officer monthly report. (b) Monthly report of County Treasurer (g) Remove Monty Egger from all county banking accounts. (h) Approve Inmate Agreement between Winkler County, and Ward County, effective August 26, 2024 until August 26, 2025 for housing Ward County prisoners at Winkler County Law Enforcement Center. () Removal of listed items for salvage from county property books and () Approve request from Scotty Carman, Superintendent of Wink- Loving Independent School District, for exception to burn ban for bonfire to be held Wednesday, September 18, 2024 ori in case ofinclement weather, tol hold the bonfire September 25, 2024. (K) Approve Substance Abuse Treatment Services Operations Agreement between Winkler County Adult Probation Department and Choice Works Counseling for substance abuse services for the Approve Substance Abuse Treatment Services Operations Agree- ment between Winkler County Aduit Probation Department and Choice Works Counseling for substance abuse/individual counseling/Anger Monogemen/Baltered Intervention Program/ Mental Health Services for the period of September 1,2024 to dispose of items. period of September 1, 2024 to August 31,2025. () August 31, 2025. (m) Approve contract agreement between Jessica A. Harrison, M.Ed., LPC and Winkler County Juvenile Probation Department to provide Therapeutic services to youth on deferred adjudication orj juvenile probation for the period of September 1, 2024 to August 31, 2025 to be paid from Grant A Funds and Juvenile Probation budgeted Approve the following contracts for juvenile offender placement: Interlocal Cooperation Agreement and contract for Detention Services between Winkler County and Tom Green County for the period of September 1, 2024 to August 31, 2025. funds. (n) which motion became an order of the Court upon the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Commissioners Stevens, Wolf, Berzoza and Lujan None This agenda item was for a Public Hearing to be held on proposed 2025 Winkler County budget, salaries, expenses and other allowances of all county elected officers, precinct officers, appointed officers and all county employees for fiscal year 2025, with no questions or attendance from the public regarding the 2025 Winkler County budget, this Court moves to the next agenda item. A motion was made by Commissioner Stevens and seconded by Commissioner Berzoza to approve contract with Bolinger, Segars, Gilbert & Moss, LLP for preparation of audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2024; which motion became an order of the Court upon the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Commissioners Stevens, Wolf, Berzoza and Lujan None A motion was made by Commissioner Berzoza and seconded by Commissioner Stevens to approve purchase of APX8500 radio for EMC in the amount of $9,848.72 from Conoco Phillips grant; which motion became an order of the Court upon the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Commissioners Stevens, Wolf, Berzoza and Lujan None A motion was made by Commissioner Wolf and seconded by Commissioner Berzoza to receive Annual Report from Minerva Soltero, Winkler CounyloxAiesorColeclorwhichmoion became an order ofi the Court upon the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Commissioners Stevens, Wolf, Berzoza and Lujan None A motion was made by Commissioner Stevens and seconded by Commissioner Berzoza to hear recommendation of Winkler County Fire Marshall, Kermit Volunteer Fire Department, and Wink Volunteer Fire Department and consider for approval continuing burn bani in Unincorporated areasi in the county; which motion became an order of the Court upon the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Commissioners Stevens, Wolf, Berzoza and Lujan None A motion was made by Commissioner Wolf and seconded by Commissioner Berzoza to approve payment in the amount of $5,215.50 to Stryker fork batteries for Winkler County EMS from budgeted funds;which motion became an order of the Court upon the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Commissioners Stevens, Wolf, Berzoza and Lujan None A motion was made by Commissioner Berzoza and seconded by Commissioner Lujan to approve installation of water well electrical equipment at Kermit Park from committed funds in the amount of $11,118,788.00; which motion became an order of the Court upon the following vote: Ayes: Noes: A Commissioners Stevens, Wolf, Berzoza and Lujan. None motion was made by Commissioner Stevens and seconded by Commissioner Lujan to accept donation in the amount of $10,000.00 from Oxy Corp. for benefit of Winkler County EMS; which motion became an order of the Court upon the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Commissioners Stevens, Wolf, Berzoza and Lujan None A motion was made by Commissioner Lujan and seconded by Commissioner Stevens to approve the purchase of two (2) GTR 8000 Base Radio repeaters for KVFD and WVFD in the amount of $22,212.00f from committed funds; which motion became an order oft the Court upon the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Commissioners Stevens, Wolf, Berzoza and Lujan None A motion was made by Commissioner Stevens and seconded by Commissioner Berzoza to move to next meeting the discussion of and take necessaryactionn regarding the request of Winkler County Sheriff to allow vehicles to be driven outside of the County and amend travel policy as necessary; which motion became an order of the Court upon the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Commissioners Stevens, Wolf, Berzoza and Lujan None A motion was made by Commissioner Stevens and seconded by Commissioner Lujantoa approve' payment to the City of Kermit for Kermit Volunteer Fire Department retirement for the amount of $4,800.00 from budgeted funds; which motion became an order of the Court upon the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Commissioners Stevens, Wolf, Berzoza and Lujan None A motion was made by Commissioner Wolf and seconded by Commissioner Stevens to approve Sheriff's office to send one (1) jailer to Odessa College Law Enforcement Academy andi reimburse tuition up to $4,000.00; which motion became an order of the Court upon the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Commissioners Stevens, Wolf, Berzoza and Lujan None A motion was made by Commissioner Lujan and seconded by Commissioner Berzoza to approve the installation of asphalt for Wink buildings in the amount of $15,534.87 from committed funds; which motion became an order of the Court upon the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Commissioners Stevens, Wolf, Berzoza and Lujan None A motion was made by Commissioner Lujan and seconded by Commissioner Berzoza to approve contract with West Texas Centers for annual service from September 1, 2024 to August 31, 2025 in the amount of $6000.00 per year from budgeted funds to be paid to the center in twelve (12) monthly payments of Five hundred dollars ($500.00); which motion became an order of the Court upon the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Commissioners Stevens, Wolf, Berzoza and Lujan None There are no Winkler County Library in' Wink construction claims for the Court There are no Winkler County Meals on Wheels construction claims for the There are no CR 313 construction claims for the Court to consider at this A motion was made by Commissioner Berzoza and seconded by Commissioner Stevens to receive Monthly Reports from County Officials of fees earned and collected for the month of July, 2024; which motion became and too consider at this time. Court to consider at this time. time. order of the Court upon the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Commissioners Stevens, Wolf, Berzoza and Lujan None There are no line-item adjustments for the Court to consider at this time. A motion was made by Commissioner Stevens and seconded by Commissioner Berzoza to approve budget amendments; which motion became an order of the Court upon the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Commissioners Stevens, Wolf, Berzoza and Lujan None At9:31 a.m. the Court entered into Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071, "Consultation with Attorney" Airport Terminal Reconvene to Court at 9:43 a.m. in open session and a motion was made by Commissioner Berzoza and seconded by Commissioner Lujan to take necessary action, if any, on matters discussed in Executive session; which motion "FBO"lease agreement. became an order of the Court upon the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Commissioners Stevens, Wolf, Berzoza and Lujan At 9:55 a.m. the Court entered into Budget Workshop. None A motion was made by Commissioner Stevens and seconded by Commissioner Lujan to vote on proposed tax rate .004316 and confirm public hearing date of September 23, 2024;whichmotion became an order of the Court upon the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Commissioners Stevens, Wolf, Berzoza and Lujan None A motion was made by Commissioner Wolf and seconded by Commissioner Berzoza to receive and open bids for fencing for Winks Sports. Complex and award the bid to Butch's Fencing out of Levelland, Texas in the amount of $83,536.00; which motion became an order of the Court upon the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Commissioners Stevens, Wolf, Berzoza and Lujan None A motion was made by Commissioner Wolf and seconded by Commissioner Berzoza to receive and open bids for pickup for Precinct 2 as advertised and award the bid to Bayer Motor Company in the amount of $68,761.50; which motion became an order oft the Court upon the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Commissioners Stevens, Wolf, Berzoza and Lujan None A motion was made by Commissioner Lujan and seconded by Commissioner Berzoza to adjourn this meeting at 9:53 a.m.; which motion became an order of the Court upon the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Commissioners Stevens, Wolf, Berzoza and Lujan None MINUTES approved the 2344 dayof Saplnd 2024. Cmhere Pam Greene, Winkler County Clerk yo