COMMISSIONERS JuanM. Cantu Precinct One Merle Miller Precinct Two Scotty Schilling Precinct Three Dan Cockrell Precinct Four  Lipscomb County Doril Roots, CountyJudge Lipscomb, Texas 79056 P.O. Box 69 (806) 862-4131 FAX( (806)862-2603 erimagcalpsemhie NOTICE  Al MEETING OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT OF LIPSCOMB COUNTY, TEXAS, WILLI BE HELD ATTHE' WOLF CREEKI HERITAGE MUSEUM. AT 133101 HWY 305, LIPSCOMB, TXON MONDAY, THE1 12TH DAY OF FEBRUARY,2024. AT 9:00 A.M. AND THE FOLLOWING AGENDA WILLBE  CONSIDERED: 1) MEETING' CALLI 2) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3) OPENINGI PRAYER 4) PUBLIC COMMENTS DIANA/REX HOOVER  FILED ATZOOCLoCK. 08 2024 FEB Kim Blau  Pm  TOORDER  5) CONSIDERATION OF THEI MINUTES OF THEI PREVIOUS! MEETING COUNTY ANDDISTRICTCLERK 6) APPROVEI PANHANDLE REGIONAL HOUSINGI FIANCALCORPORATOHGEEAXECAAEATE  7) CONSIDERATION OFI BUDGET AMENDMENTS 9) REVIEW OF. JUSTICE OF THEE PEACEE REPORTS 10) HEAR FROM: SHERIFF TYI LANE 12) APPROVEI RESOLUTION FOR SENATEI BILL22 13) CONSIDER INSTALLING SPEEDI LIMITI RADAR SIGNS 14) REVIEW OF TREASURER REPORT INVOICES, EQUIPMENT ANDI REPAIRS 18) REPORT FROM COUNTY EXTENSION. AGENT  8) CONSIDERATION OF LEGALO CLAIMS ANDI READABLES FOR THE COUNTY  11) APPROVE' THE CONTINUATION BONDI FOR OBIE CALLAHAN. AND SHERI WORTHINGTON 15) APPROVE ORDER FORI DISBURSEMENT OF SALARIES, ROUTINE OFFICEI EXPENSES, SAVNS 16) APPROVE' THEI RENEWAL OF THE AFFORDABLE CARE. ACT REPORTING CONTRACT 17) APPROVEI UPDATES TO THE LIPSCOMB COUNTYI EMPLOYEE: HANDBOOK 19) REVIEW CURRENTI DAMAGE: IN THE BASEMENT, CIVILI ENGINEER 20) CONSIDER. ACCEPTING BIDS TOI REPAIR THEI ROOF DAMAGE ON COUNTY BUILDINGS 21) CONSIDER. ACCEPTING BIDS TOI INSTALL. ROOF ACCESS INSIDE THE COURTHOUSE 22) ENTER INTOI EXECUTIVE SESSION TO CONSIDER PERSONNEL MATTERS, REAL PROPERTY A. Pursuant tot the authority granted under government code chapter 555.074 the Commissioner's Court  willo convene inc closed session to discuss the above agenda item.  23) RETURN TOOPEN SESSION  24) APPROVE, A JOINT RESOLUTIONI FOR. JOINTI PRIMARY 25) APPROVE ORDER OF APPOINTMENT FOR PRESIDING. ELECTION. JUDGE 26) APPROVE' THE: 20241 INDIGENTI DEFENSE GRANTI PROGRAM 27) REVIEW OF PERSONNEL CHANGES 28) REPORT FROM. JUDGE 29) CONSIDER: SERVICE AGREEMENT FOR THEI ELEVATOR 30) APPROVE' THE CIRA AGREEMENTI FOR2 2024 DIRECTORS 32) CONSIDER! BURNE BAN 33) UPDATE ON COUNTYI ROADS 34) MATTERS OF MUTUAL CONCERN  31) APPROVE. APPOINTMENTOF WILLIAMI PEIL TO THE WOLF CREEK HERITAGE MUSEUMI BOARDOF  ITIS CERTIFIED: BY THE UNDERSIGNED THATTHIS NOTICE IS BEING POSTED! IN THE OFFICEOF THE COUNTY CLERK, Al PLACE CONVENIENT TO THEI PUBLIC, IN THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE  FOR ATLEAST 721 HOURS PRIOR TOTHEI DAY OF THE MEETING. EXECUTED THIS 8TH DAY OF FEBRUARY,2024.  bsto COUNTYJUDGE  Vol15Pg 147    Vol 15 Pg 148  COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR FEBRUARY 12, 2024  BE IT REMEMBERED on the 12th day of February 2024, the Commissioners' Court of Lipscomb County, Texas convened for their regular session at 9:03 A.M. at the Wolf Creek Heritage Museum a special meeting place of the court in Lipscomb, Texas opening the meeting with the pledge of allegiance and invocation given by Honorable Dori Roots, County Judge; Juan Cantu, Commissioner of Precinct #1; Merle Miller, Commissioner of Precinct #2; Scotty Schilling, Commissioner of Precinct #3; Dan Cockrell, Commissioner of Precinct #4; Kimberly Long, County Also present was: Nancy Shepherd, Justiçe of the Peace, Gailan Winegarner, Tax Assessot/COllectos, Ty Lane, Sheriff, Jerry Parvin, Mary Lynn Miller, Diana  Dori Roots, County Judge with the following members present:  Treasurer, Kim Blau, County Clerk. Hoover and Mark Howard. PUBLIC COMMENTS:  None at this time.  CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING:  Scotty Schilling made a motion to approve the minutes for the January 8, 2024 Commissioners' Court Meeting. Merle Miller seconded the motion and the vote APPROVE PANHANDLE REGIONAL HOUSING FINANCIAL CORPORATION GENERAL CERTIFICATE : Juan Cantu made a motion to approve Panhandle Regional Housing Financial Corporation General Certificate. Merle Miller seconded the motion and it carried  carried unanimously. DIANA/REX HOOVER: by a unanimous vote.  CONSIDERATION OF BUDGET AMENDMENTS: None at this time.  CONSIDERATON OF LEGAL CLAIMS AND READABLES FOR THE COUNTY:  The following legal claims and readables were presented for payment, to-  wit:    LIPSCOMB COUNTY TEXAS Check Register Bank: 10-GENERAL FUND AMOUNT CHECK_DATE PAYEE 634.54 01/24/2024 000131-XCEL ENERGY 337.86 01/24/2024 000155-WEST TEXAS GAS, INC. 832.67 01/24/2024 001667-AMA TECHTEL COMM AMA 58.30 01/24/2024 002497-SEVENTH CRT OF APPEALS-CLK 113.99 01/24/2024 3440-PTCI 1,936.68 01/24/2024 3527-TEXAS STATE COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC I 105,301.68 01/29/2024 000181-LIPSCOMB COUNTY PAYROLL ACCOUNT 350.00 02/12/2024 003112-AMY TAYLOR CSR 292.95 02/12/2024 002044-AT8T MOBILITY 227.05 02/12/2024 000012-BARTLETT'S ACE HARDWARE 136.38 02/12/2024 002566-BOOKER TIRE CENTER,INC 66.90 02/12/2024 002795-CHRISTINE DUNN 417.88 02/12/2024 003088-CINTAS CORPORATION 8,408.67 02/12/2024 003185-CITIBANK 98.66 02/12/2024 000031-CITY OF FOLLETT 95.00 02/12/2024 000032-CITY OF HIGGINS 625.58 02/12/2024 3404-CS HEAT & AIR, LLC 2,495.22 02/12/2024 00251B-DELO'S 353.09 02/12/2024 3457-DORI ANN ROOTS 169.74 02/12/2024 000045-DUTCH'S WELDING 3,668.02 02/12/2024 000423-EQUITY EXCHANGE 35.00 02/12/2024 003144-ERNEST MILLER 125.85 02/12/2024 000052-FOLLETT FOOD MARKET 279.92 02/12/2024 000057-FRONK OIL CO., INC. 194.30 02/12/2024 002258-GAILAN WINEGARNER 1,670.00 02/12/2024 000078-HART INTERCIVIC,INC. 100.00 02/12/2024 3489-HELFENBEIN TIRE 6 ALIGNMENT 1,176.00 02/12/2024 000077-HIGH PLAINS FOOD BANK 391.00 02/12/2024 003214-HUGH BARTON 1,075.00 02/12/2024 000130-J.R. SPRAGUE 110.00 02/12/2024 000837-JAYSON WADE WINN 214.16 02/12/2024 3598-JUANITA ROCKWELL 5,000.00 02/12/2024 002776-KERRIGAN TECHNOLOGY SERVICES 98.85 02/12/2024 000459-KIM BLAU 46.71 02/12/2024 003074-KIMBERLY LONG 62.47 02/12/2024 003332-KOLOGIK LLC 160.00 02/12/2024 3600-L&L FARMS 12,535.31 02/12/2024 003357-LEE ROBERTS THE DIESEL DOCTOR,LLC 5,069.44 02/12/2024 000090-LEMON, SHEARER, PHILLIPS 400.00 02/12/2024 002480-LEXISHEXIS RISK SOLUTIONS 92.44 02/12/2024 58-LINDE GASEEQUIPMENT 1,346.00 02/12/2024 002449-LOCAL GOVERNMENT SOLUTIONS,LP 247.63 02/12/2024 000318-LOCKE SUPPLY co. 391.00 02/12/2024 000397-MEX BARTON 206.00 02/12/2024 003007-MILLER PAPER 147.93 02/12/2024 000367-MILLER SUPPLY & CONSTRUCTION co. 90.27 02/12/2024 000103-MOTOR PARTS OF PERRYTON, INC. 26.80 02/12/2024 3408-NANCY SHEPHERD 6,504.73 02/12/2024 000105-NORTH PLAINS ELECTRIC COOP 62.43 02/12/2024 000313-NORTHWEST BEARING INC. 62.78 02/12/2024 002561-O'REILLN AUTO PARTS 2,200.00 02/12/2024 002138-OPEN RANGE ENGINEERING SERVICES, 503.00 02/12/2024 001536-PERDUE, BRANDON, FIELDER & MOTT 586.63 02/12/2024 001445-PERPORMANCE EQUIPMENT, INC. 695.14 02/12/2024 000235-PERRYTON OFFICE SUPPLY 30.00 02/12/2024 000564-PIT STOP TIRE & SERVICE CENTER 2,020.00 02/12/2024 000115-PITNEY BOWES INC 34.72 02/12/2024 3450-RAELENE COPELAND 565.90 02/12/2024 001793-S4SHAGNETO 2,200.00 02/12/2024 000121-SCHAFER SERVICES 382.00 02/12/2024 000100-SECURITY INSURANCE AGENCY 223.00 02/12/2024 003354-SEWARD co WASTE MANAGEMENT 1,240.00 02/12/2024 002053-SOUTHMEST DATA SOLUTIONS LLC 187.35 02/12/2024 000128-SPC OFFICE PRODUCTS 234.87 02/12/2024 003375-STAPLES BUSINESS ADVANTAGE 300.00 02/12/2024 000244-TAAO 1,645.55 02/12/2024 000035-TAC CIRA 2,050.00 02/12/2024 002677-TAYLOR DANE HARRIS 2,298.00 02/12/2024 002935-TECHSOFT, INC. 5,268.00 02/12/2024 000140-TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES 200.00 02/12/2024 001317-TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES 665.00 02/12/2024 001298-TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES 478.13 02/12/2024 000142-THE BOOKER NEWS 91.60 02/12/2024 000147-TOWN OF DARROUZETT 84.44 02/12/2024 000160-WELDON PARTS INC. 85.95 02/12/2024 000160-WELDON PARTS INC. 446.61 02/12/2024 3549-WESTERN EQUIPMENT 7,430.80 02/12/2024 003116-WHOLESALE FUELS, INC. 38.75 02/12/2024 000161-XEROX CORPORATION 220.00 02/12/2024 002776-KERRIGAN TECHNOT.OGY SERVICES  CHECK NUMBER 5194 5195 5196 5197 5198 5199 5200 5201 5202 5203 5204 5205 5206 5207 5208 5209 5210 5211 5212 5213 5214 5215 5216 5217 5218 5219 5220 5221 5222 5223 5224 5225 5226 5227 5228 5229 5230 5231 5232 5233 5234 5235 5236 5237 5238 5239 5240 5241 5242 5243 5244 5245 5246 5247 5248 5249 5250 5251 5252 5253 5254 5255 5256 5257 5258 5259 5260 5261 5262 5263 5264 5265 5266 5267 5268 5269 5270 5271 5272 5273 TOTAL:  196,948.32  Vol 15 Pg 149    Vol 15 Pg 150  Dan Cockrell made a motion to approve the legal claims and readables as presented with corrections. Merle, Miller seconded the motion and the vote carried  unanimously.  REVIEW OF JUSTICE OF THE PEACE REPORTS: with $399.90 for the county. HEAR FROM SHERIFF TY LANE:  The total collected by the Justice of the Peace for January was $1,085.00 Sheriff Ty Lane reported they had received 88 calls in the period covering January 15, 2024 - February 11, 2024. Sheriff Lane reported that they are APPROVE THE CONTINUATION BOND FOR OBIE CALLAHAN AND SHERI WORTHINGTON: Juan. Cantu made a. motion to approve the Continuation Bonds for Obie Callahan and Sheri Worthington. Scotty Schilling seconded the motion and it  starting to work on Senior Skip Day.  carried unanimously.  APPROVE RESOLUTION FOR SENATE BILL 22:  Dan Cockrell made a motion to approve a Resolution for Senate Bill 22.  Juan Cantu seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.  Lipscomb County Dorif Roots, County. Judge Lipscomb, Texas7 79056 P.O.E Box69 (806)862-4131 FAX(806)862-2 -2603 dotipisgcalscmbkua  JuanM. Cantu PrecinctOne MerleMiller PrecinctT Two Scotty Schilling PrecinctT Three Dan Cockrell PrecinctFour  RESOLUTION  WHEREAS Thel Lipscomb County Commissioner's Court findsi iti int theb besti interest oft thec citizens of Lipscomb Countyt to applyf fort thef fundingr made available by Senate Bill2 22; and WHEREAS Thel Lipscomb County Commissioner's' Court agreest thati int thee event ofl loss or misuse of thesef funds, Lipscomb County Commissioner's Court funds willb ber returned tot the State inf full. WHEREAS1 Thel Lipscomb County Commissioner's Courto designatest thel Lipscomb County) Judge ast the grantee's authorized official. The authorized officiali isg givent thep power to apply for, accept, reject, alter NOWT THEREFORE, BEI ITF RESOLVEDt thatl Lipscomb County Commissioner's' Courta approves submission of theg grant application anda acceptance oft thef funds should they be awarded regarding Senate Bill22.  ort terminate thes grant onb behalf ofl Lipscomb County.  Signedby:  Dai Pto DoriR Roots, Lipscomb County. Judge  Passed anda approvedi inl Lipscomb County Commissioner's Courtt this 12h day ofFebruary, 2024.    CONSIDER INSTALLING SPEED LIMIT RADAR SIGNS: installation for speed limit radar signs. REVIEW OF TREASURER REPORT:  Sheriff Lane told the Court he was still waiting State approval on  TREASURER'S REPORT Jan-24 DEBITS W/Drawis $608,245.88 $324,434.36 $461,863.42 $328,449.75  Beginning Balance $1,390,895.47 $2,124,905.92 $3,244,727.43 $3,074,944.38 $569,931.20 $572,531.02 $575,229.76 $577,853.75 $572,644.42 $575,256.62 $577,968.21 $580,604.70 $1,402,232.05 $1,408,897.56 $1,604,342.22 $1,611,869.34 $738.58 $757.13 $760.59 $764.16 $10.59 $10.64 $10.69 $17.12 $14,267.60 $10,777.22 $8,227.04 $79,494.77 $72,536.46 $75,150.93  CREDITS INTEREST INTEREST TOTALS  Deposits RATE $1,335,246.22 5.74% $1,430,551.27 5.74% $277,081.39 5.67% $1,322,817.37 5.62%  EARNED $7,010.11 $2,124,905.92 $13,704.60 $3,244,727.43 $14,998.98 $3,074,944.38 $14,205.06 $4,083,517.06 $2,599.82 $572,531.02 $2,698.74 $575,229.76 $2,623.99 $577,853.75 $2,698.58 $580,552.33 $2,612.20 $2,711.59 $577,968.21 $2,636.49 $580,604.70 $2,711.42 $583,316.12 $6,665.51 $1,408,897.56 $6,460.41 $1,604,342.22 $7,527.12 $1,611,869.34 $7,505.45 $1,619,374.79 $5.08 $3.46 $3.57 $4.79 $0.05 $0.05 $6.43 $0.08 $154.81 $105.62 $150.94 $154.70 $398.40 $340.30 $372.44 $333.53  LIPSCOMB COUNTY GENERAL ACCOUNT-- OCT NOV DEC JAN OCT NOV DEC JAN OCT NOV DEC JAN OCT NOV DEC JAN OCT NOV DEC JAN OCT NOV DEC JAN NOV DEC JAN NOV DEC JAN  CERT OF DEPOSIT MI-HAPPYSTATEBANK CERT OF DEPOSIT #2-HAPPYSTATEBANK ICS MMDA-HAPPYSTATEE BANK  4.52% 4.52% 5.50% 5.50% 4.52% 4.52% 5.50% 5.50% 5.74% 5.67% 5.62% 5.74% 5.74% 5.67% 5.62% 5.74% 5.74% 5.67% 5.62% 5.66% 5.74% 5.74% 5.62%  $575,256.62  $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00  $188,984.25 5.74% $13.47 $390.00  SHERIFF COMMISARKAEZALEANS SHERIFF BCROM-APPISVAIEPANS  $757.13 $760.59 $764.16 $1,158.95 $10.64 $10.69 $17.12 $17.20 $14,267.60 $10,777.21 $8,227.04 $5,863.42 $79,494.77 $72,536.46 $75,150.93 $67,136.28  OCT INSURANCE, AKCOUNI-METSTATEPANS $6,737.50 OCT PROBATION-HAPPY STATEBANK $87,445.83  $47,974.22 $50,084.19 $49,123.46 $51,273.16 $13,372.46 $13,486.61 $19,043.97 $13,280.18  $55,349.51 5.74% $46,488.18 $46,422.34 5.66% $48,754.84 5.62% $5,023.00 $6,188.00 $21,286.00 5.67% $4,932.00  Vol 15 Pg 151    Vol15Pg 152 OCT NOV DEC JAN OCT NOV DEC JAN OCT NOV DEC JAN OCT NOV OCT NOV DEC JAN  PROBATION-ADM.- HAPPYSTATEBANK APCIEARING-HAPPYS STATEBANK PANROL-IAEPYSTATEBANS  $51,690.25 $51,942.40 $53,648.31 $53,339.05 $7,822.75 $7,876.80 $7,928.96 $7,982.80 $8,483.59 $8,792.39 $9,235.58 $9,616.34 $0.00 $3,273.03 $3,288.59 $3,303.60 $3,319.10 JANUARY 20241 INTEREST EARNED  $559.99 $559.99 $559.99 $559.99  $567.00 $2,025.00  5.74% 5.74% 5.67% 5.62% 5.74% 5.74% 5.67% 5.62%  $245.14 -$240.90 $250.73 $247.24 $54.05 $52.16 $53.84 $53.69 $308.80 $443.19 $380.76 $349.71 $0.00 $0.00 $15.56 $15.01 $15.50 $15.45 $102,717.37  $51,942.40 $53,648.31 $53,339.05 $53,026.30 $7,876.80 $7,928.96 $7,982.80 $8,036.49 $8,792.39 $9,235.58 $9,616.34 $9,966.02 $0.00 $0.00 $3,288.59 $3,303.60 $3,319.10 $3,334.55  $266,415.80 $266,702.93 $289,480.15 $270,284.93 $0.00 $0.00  $266,415.80 5.74% $266,702.93 5.74% $289,480.15 5.67% $270,284.90 5.67%  APRAFUND--- HAPPYSTATEBANK $0.00 OPIOID ABATEMENTF FUND--HAPYSTATE! BANK  5.74% 5.74% 5.74% 5.74% 5.67% 5.62% $28,698.93  FISCAL YEAR TODATEI INTEREST EARNEDI FORFY 2024  This reporti is presentedi in accordance witht the Texas Government Code Section 114.021, and Icertifythatt tot the besto ofmyk knpwledgeth above is true ando correct. cpasbs  COUNTY FINANCES TREASURER'S! REPORT JANUARY. 31,2024 LIPSCOMB COUNTY, TEXAS.  INT THEI MATTER OF COUNTY FINANCES IN1 THE HANDS OF KIMBERLYI L. LONG, TREASURER OF COMMISSIONERS COURT, LIPSCOMB COUNTY, TEXAS meti inl Regular Session, FEBRUARY 12,2024. We the undersigned County. Judge and Commissioners in and for Lipscomb County. Texas, hereby certify that we have this dater made an examination ofa and compared the County Treasurer's Monthly Reportf fort the month of JANUARY filed with us ont this 12th day of FEBRUARY, 2024 and! have found the same tob be correct and in due order and that the total ofall funds held by the County Treasurer, asv well as other assets in herl hands is thes sum of $7,015,284.36  January 31, 2024 Beg-Cash 1,158,458.45 1,611,869.34 764.16 17.12 75,150.93 53,339.05. 7,982.79 3,304.09  Revenues Acct/Pay PayrolI/TFR End Cash  Generall Fund Cert ofI Deposit Savings Account Sheriff Commissary Sheriff Escrow Insurance Account Probation Probation Adm AP Clearing Payroll ARPA Opioid Abatement Fund  3,074,944.38 1,337,022.43 (328,449.75)  4,083,517.06 1,163,868.32 1,619,374.79 1,158.95 17.20 5,863.42 67,136.28 53,026.30 8,036.48 9,966.02 3,319.54  5,409.87 7,505.45 394.79 0.08 5,265.53 (13,280.18) 247.24 53.69 15.45  8,227.04 48,909.54 (51,273.16)  (559.99)  9,616.34 270,634.61 (131,346.83) (138,938.10) 6,003,673.69 1,675,458.68 (524,909.91) (138,938.10) 7,015,284.36  WIRNESS OURI HANDS, officially, this 12th AyALFEBRUARY,0A4: R  Commissioner hie  Commhissioner) Prec#3  Commissioner Precf #4  SWORN TOA AND SUBSCRIBED BEFORE, County Judge and County Commissioners ofs said Lipscomb County, each BEFORE ME, the undersigned authority, ont this day personally appeared Kimberlyl L. Long, County" Treasurer of  respectively, on the 12th day OfFEBRUARY,2024  Lipscomb Countya ands says that they within and foregoing reporti istrueAndçoyct.  FILEDFORE RECORDTHS_ oA (3Hh Dayof_  Jobnuary 2024 duBlau County Clerk  2024, and recorded  E5  Sehruary    APPROVE ORDER FOR DISBURSEMENT OF SALARIES, ROUTINE OFFICE EXPENSES, SAVNS Dan Cockrell made a motion approving the Order for Disbursement of salaries, routine office expenses, SAVNS invoices, equipment and repairs with a threshold of $5,000.00. Merle Miller seconded the motion and it carried  INVOICES, EQUIPMENT AND REPAIRS:  unanimously.  Lipscomb County Dori Roots, County. Judge Lipscomb, Texas 79056 P.O. Box69 (806)8 862-4131 FAX(806)862-2603 swicasclipscombkus 5 5  JuanM. Cantu PrecinctOne Miller Precinct Two Scotly Schilling Precinct Three Danc Cockrell  State ofl Texas County ofL Lipscomb  Order for Disbursement of Salaries and Routine Office Expenses Whereas, Senate Bill 354, 861h Legislative Session effective May 31, 2019, provides that county funds previously budgeted fors salaries and authorized office expenses may bec disbursed as paymentf fora Whereas, the Commissioners' Court oflipscomb County wishes toi implement the provisions oft this Act: 1. County funds previously budgetedf fors salaries for officers ande employees shall be disbursed by the county payroll officer upons submission ofa allr necessary payrolli information! by the Countyf funds previously budgeted forr routine office expenses, utilities, supplies, SAVNS invoices, equipment andr repairs shall be disbursed upons submission ofa proper voucher.  salary or routine office expenses; and Itis hereby Ordered as follows:  appropriate department head or supervisor; Countyf funds over the amount of #5000  will need Commissioner's Court  approval.  Adoptedt this 12" day ofF February, 2024 bya voted of 5 ayesand o nays.  Lai Paf County. Judge DoriF Roots Attest: County Clerk KimE Blau  iBlau  Vol 15 Pg 153    Vol 15 Pg 154  APPROVE THE RENEWAL OF THE AFFORDABLE CARE ACT REPORTING CONTRACT:  Juan Cantu made a motion to approve renewing the Affordable Care Act Reporting Contract with TAC. Dan Cockrell seconded the motion and it carried by Juan Cantu made a motion to approve the updates to the employee handbook as presented specifically the CDL Drug and Alcohol Policy, Travel and Reimbursement, and Outside Employment effective when all employees have been presented with updates. Merle Miller seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.  a unanimous vote.  APPROVE UPDATES TO THE LIPSCOMB COUNTY EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK:  COUNTY EXTENSION AGENTS:  J.R.'s major plans for the month of February include: Ft. Worth Stock Show;  Work on Career Ladder; and San Angelo Livestock Show. REVIEW CURRENT DAMAGE IN THE BASEMENT, CIVIL ENGINEER:  Tabled at this time.  ÇONSIDER ACCEPTING BIDS TO REPAIR THE ROOF DAMAGE ON COUNTY BUILDINGS: CONSIDER ACCEPTING BIDS TO INSTALL ROOF ACCESS INSIDE THE COURTHOUSE: Installation of roof access was discussed and agreed to move forward so the insurance adjuster can inspect courthouse roof for damage from the July 2023 ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO CONSIDER PERSONNEL MATTERS, REAL PROPERTY; A. Pursuant to the authority granted under government code chapter 551.074 the commissioners' court will convene in closed session to Merle Miller made a motion to go into Executive Session at 10:46 a.m. to discuss the above agenda items. Juan Cantu seconded the motion and the vote  Roof damage on the county buildings was discussed.  storm.  discuss the above agenda item.  carried unanimously. RETURN TO OPEN SESSION:  Dan Cockrell made a motion to return to open Session at 11:46 a.m. Scotty Scotty Schilling made a motion pursue building a case in reference to the basement damage with Open Range Engineering Services PLLC and to have Rudd Palmer Company view the concrete at the southeast corner of the courthouse to confirm the findings of Open Range. Juan Cantu seconded the motion and it carried  Schilling seconded the motion and the vote carried unanimously.  No action taken on personnel.  unanimously.    Open Range"Engineering Services, PLLC  (806) 665-1115 P.O. Box 2179 Pampa, TX 79066-2179 Ref. ORE24-005  January 26, 2024 Dori Roberts Lipscomb County Judge 101 S. Main P.O. Box 69 Lipscomb, TX 79056  Subject: Lipscomb County Courthouse Inspection  Dear Judge Roots:  Open Range Engineering Services, PLLC (ORE) was invited to inspect the Lipscomb County Courthouse building in Lipscomb, TX. The purpose of the inspection was to investigate the cause of moisture and water infiltration into the structure and provide possible resolutions and mitigations to the issues. The inspection of the courthouse Upon completion of the inspection and evaluation of the courthouse structure and the review of reports and information provided by the county, it was determined that significant amounts of moisture and/or water had infiltrated the lower portions of the structure. This moisture was the cause ofs several locations of spauling plaster and peeling paint. While attempts had been made, during previous construction projects, to provide sufficient moisture protection, areas oft the courthouse building required more efficient and effective waterproofing. The attached report is a summary oft the inspection and evaluation of the moisture issues at the courthouse. This was a non-destructive evaluation, all inspections were performed through visual inspection and documented as follows. We appreciate the opportunity to provide this service for you. If you have any questions,  occurred on January 17,2024.  please give me a call. Sincerely, Luke R L. Raber, PE  Date: 01/26/2024 DF  Open Range Engineering Services, PLLC  LUKE RABER 149821  all  Open Range" Engineering Services, PLLCisa a registered engineering firm in' Texas (Firm Number F-5531)  Vol 15 Pg 155    Vol 15 Pg 156  Lipscomb County Courthouse Inspection Summary:  ORE24-005 Page2of6  Open Range Engineering Services, PLLC (ORE) was invited to inspect the Lipscomb County Courthouse building in Lipscomb, TX. The purpose of the inspection was to investigate the cause ofr moisture and water infiltration into the structure and provide possible resolutions and mitigations to the issues. The inspection of the courthouse occurred on January 17,2024. Upon completion of the inspection and evaluation oft the courthouse structure and the review ofreports and information provided by the county, it was determined that significant amounts ofmoisture and/or water had infiltrated the lower portions of the structure. This moisture was the cause of several locations of spauling plaster and peeling paint. While attempts had been made, during previous construction projects, toj provide sufficient moisture protection, areas of the courthouse building required more efficient and effective waterproofing. The attached report is a summary of the inspection and evaluation oft the moisture issues at the courthouse. This was a non-destructive evaluation, all inspections were performed through visual  inspection and documented as follows.  Observations:  The primary observations and investigations of the water and moisture issued were found in the basement area of the courthouse structure. The majority of the basement structure was completely finished and used as office space for staff. The unfinished portion oft the basement was used as document storage for county documents. Upon investigation of the document storage room, it was found that there were several cold joints in the placement oft the concrete wall during the original construction of the courthouse. The cold joint had occurred when a layer of poured concrete had begun to cure before the next layer was placed which caused a seam between concrete layers. While these cold joints did not show active signs of moisture leakage, more prominent cold joints can allow latent moisture content into the room. This low level ofmoisturei infiltration had led tor minor surface damage to the interiors side ofthe concrete wall as shown in Figure 1 below. The main structure did not appear to be compromised but further moisture infiltration could potentially lead to further decay oft the concrete wall.  Open Rangee Engineering Services, PLLCisar registered engineering firmi int the state ofTexas, Firml Number F-5531    Lipscomb County Courthouse Inspection  ORE24-005 Page3of6  Figure 1: Spalling concrete walli in document storage room.  Thej primaryarea ofconcern that was observed int the basement was spallingplaster: and peeling paint in several office locations. See Figures 2 and 3. These areas showed active signs of continues moisture trapped behind the wall and adjacent to the building. Moisture readings from a moisture meter showed +/- 80% moisture at the wall. Typical room humidity readings for conditioned spaces in this area should be +/- 30%. High moisture content in the walls had caused the bond between the plaster and the concrete wall tol become weak and allowed for the  spalling of plaster.  Figure 2: Spalling. plaster and paint in office  Open Range* Engineering Services, PLLCisar registered engineering firmi in the state ofTexas, Firm Number F-5531  Vol 15 Pg 157    Vol 15 Pg 158  Lipscomb County Courthouse Inspection  ORE24-005 Page4of6  Figure 3: Bubbling and peeling paint in office.  Further investigation of pictures that were taken during a recent waterproofing project and an investigation of design drawings for the courthouse, showed that portions of the building foundation did not extend to the basement floor in certain locations. For reference see all inspections reports provided by Arthur Weinman Architects on 11/17/2021 and 12/9/2021.See  Figures 4 and 5.  Figure 4: Foundation gaps (Provided in report from Lipscomb County)  Open Rangee Engineering Services, PLLCi is aj registered engineering firmi in the state of Texas, Fim Number F-5531    Lipscomb County Courthouse Inspection  ORE24-005 Page 5of6  ETHC AT 512.463.8094  -5"  INJECT THRU FND. WALL /POLYURETHANE CROUT BELOW GRADE EXISTING CONC. BEAM- BUILDING SLOPED CONC. INFILL INJECT CONC. &SLAB THRU SLOPED w/ POLYURETHANE GROUT ON CONC. FILL FLOOR  -CAST STONE BASE EXISTING GRADE-  Interior  Exterior  POLYURETHANE INJECTION LOCATION Figure 5: Design drawing) from. Arthur Weinman Architect  1-1-0  showing existingf foundation gap.  Attempts were made to repair these areas shown in Figure 4 with a new concrete foundation to cover up the soil within the foundation gaps. See figure 6 below. From evidence of the moisture damage as mentioned above, there was still a decent amount of water and moisture  that had made its way past the new concrete repair and sealant.  Figure 6: Attempted concrete foundation repair and. sealant. (Provided in report from Lipscomb County)  One of the leading causes of water infiltration into basements and buildings of this nature can come from poor drainage around the building foundation. However, upon inspection of the exterior of the courthouse, the area around the building had sufficient drainage away from the building. There was one area of landscaping on the northwest corner of the building that appeared to be more level than the rest of the building, however the soil did not appear to be  soft or overly saturated from ponding water in this area.  Open Rangee Engineering Services, PLLCisar registered engineering firm in the state ofTexas, Firm Number F-5531  Vol 15 Pg 159    Vol 15 Pg 160  Lipscomb County Courthouse Inspection  ORE24-005 Page 6of6  A contributing factor to moisture around the building was the irrigation system. Information from the county staffindicated that the sprinkler system was functioning but was not used with high frequency. However, the proximity of the sprinkler heads to the foundation wall had From information provided by the county, a perforated drainage system was installed at the time of the foundation repairs. This type of system was intended to assist with keeping water away from the building foundation. However, if the geo-fabric system was not installed correctly, the perforated drainage pipe could have quickly silted in with the sandy soil found int this area. This would have caused the system to not function as designed and allow moisture  provided the opportunity for excess moisture around the foundation.  to remain trapped at the base of the foundation. Conclusion and Repairs:  Upon inspection and evaluation of the courthouse basement area and the surrounding grounds, itwas determined that a significant amount ofmoisture was still penetrating the barrier system from the outside. Without excavation andi inspection ofthe existing soil around the building it was difficult to identify the exact locations of moisture infiltration, however, there was a high probability that thei infiltration was coming from around the attempted concrete repairs and the To repair this issue, the area around the foundation would need to be excavated and the foundation exposed. It is the opinion of Open Range Engineering (ORE) that a more affective polymer sealant be plaçed over the existing foundation. Construction joints in the concrete foundation should be sealed with an elastomeric caulking sealant to prevent water infiltration around the concrete foundation repairs. Insulation is not required for freeze protection at this depth and the insulation board that was installed around the building had potentially trapped additional water adjacent to the foundation. ORE recommends that if the insulation board is reinstalled after the water proofing has been repaired, the joints of the insulation board should be sealed properly to ensure water does not infiltrate behind the insulation board. ORE recommends that during the excavation and resealing of the foundation, the perforated drainage system around the building should be verified to be in good working condition and free from debris. ORE can provide suggested installation methods and drawings ifthe drainage ORE also advises moving the sprinkler system away from the building foundations. Even though the system is not used with high frequency, it would be beneficial to remove the extra moisture provided by the sprinkler heads SO close to the building foundation. The existing condition of the structure did not pose any immediate safety threats or concerns to occupants and can still be inhabited while repairs are made. However, repairs and mitigations ofthese issues should be made in a timely manner to prevent further damage to the structure. Repairs should be made by qualified personnel and in accordance with all state and local codes and regulations. ORE is willing to assist with any services required to mitigate these issues and can provide references for qualified contractors to assist with the project as Open Range" Engineering Services, PLLCisar registered engineering firmi in the state ofTexas, Firm Number F-5531  attempted exterior sealant of the building foundation.  system needs to be replaced.  needed.    APPROVE A JOINT RESOLUTION FOR JOINT PRIMARY:  Scotty Schilling made a motion to approve the Joint Resolution and Statistical Information for Joint Primary for the March 5, 2024 Primary Election and if necessary on May 28, 2024. Juan Cantu second the motion and it carried by  a unanimous vote.  APPROVE ORDER OF APPOINTMENT FOR PRESIDING ELECTION JUDGE:  Scotty Schilling made a motion to approve the Order Of Appointment For Presiding Election Judge. Juan Cantu seconded the motion and it carried  unanimously.  ORDER OF APFOINIMENTIOK PRESIDING ELECTIONJUDGE  The Commissioners' Court of Lipscomb County does hereby appoint the following presiding  judge for the remainder ofa one year term which began August 1,2023.  Precinct  Presiding Judge Nancy Wienette  202 Darrouzett, Texas  Itisl hereby directed that this order be filed with the clerk oft this court and that a copy be given to the custodian oft the election records for said county. The County Clerk is hereby instructed to send notice of appointment to each election judge of their appointment for the remainder ofa one  year term which began August 1,2013. Dated this the 12th day of February, 2024.  Doi Bafr Dori Roots, County Judge Merle Miller MR County-E BZ  1O Juan Cantu County Commissioner, Prec. #1 Scotty Bchilling ww County Commissioner. Prec. #3  Dan Cockrell  County Commissioner, Prec. #4  Vol 15Pg 161    Vol 15 Pg 162  ÇONSIDER BURN BAN: unanimously.  Merle Miller made a mot ion to initiate a burn ban effective February 12, 2024 for 90 days. Scotty Schilling seconded the motion and it carried  COMMISSIONERS JuanM.Cantu PrecinctOne MerleMiller Precinct Two Scotty Schilling Precinct Three Dan Cockrell! Precinct Four  Lipscomb County Doril Roots, County. Judge Lipscomb, Texas 79056 P.O. Box 69 (806) 862-4131 FAX/806)862-2603 drimat@alusombsas X X  STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF LIPSCOMB  ORDER PROHIBITING OUTDOOR BURNING  WHEREAS, the Commissioners Court finds that circumstances present in all or part of the unincorporated ITIS HERBEY ORDERED by the Commissioners Court of Lipscomb County that all outdoor burning is prohibited int the unincorporated area ofLipscomb County for 90 days from the date of adoption of this Order, unless ther restrictions are terminated earlier based on a determination made by the Texas Forest Service or this Court. This Orderi is adopted pursuant to Local Government Code 352.081, and other applicable statutes. This Order does not prohibit outdoor burning activities related to public health and safety that are authorized by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for: (1) firefighter training: (2) public utility, natural gas pipeline or mining operations; (3) planting or harvesting of agricultural crops; or, (4) burns that are conducted by a prescribed burn manager certified under Section 153.048, Natural Resources Code, andi meet the standards of Section Ina accordance with Local Government Code 352.081(h), a violation of this Orderi is a Class C Adopted this 12TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2024 by a vote of_ 5 ayes and Q nays.  area of the county create a public safety hazard that would be exacerbated by outdoor burning:  153.047, Natural Resources Code.  misdemeanor, punishable by at fine not to exceed $500.00.  Dori Roots, Lipscomb County DoiBatn  Judge  Juan Cantu, Commissioner PCT1  MerleMiler,  Ehi 840  Dan Cockrell,  Commissioner  4y  ScottySchiling, fommissioner PCT3  PCT4    APPROVE THE 2024 INDIGENT DEFENSE GRANT PROGRAM:  Juan Cantu made a motion to approve the 2024 Indigent Defense Grant Program. Scotty Schilling seconded the motion and it carried by a unanimous vote.  20241 Lipscomb County Resolution Indigent Defense Grant Program  WHEREAS, under the provisions of the Texas Government Code Section 79.037 and' Texas Administrative Code Chapter 173, counties are eligible tor receive grants from the Texas Indigent Defense Commission to WHEREAS, this grant program will assist the county in the implementation and the improvement ofthe WHEREAS, Lipscomb County Commissioners Court has agreed that in the event of loss or misuse of the funds, Lipscomb County Commissioners assures that the funds will be returned in full tot the Texas Indigent NOWTHEREFORE, BEI ITI RESOLVED and ordered that the County Judge of this county is designated as the Authorized Official to apply for, accept, decline, modify, or cancel the grant application for thel Indigent Defense Formula Grant Program and all other necessary documents to accept said grant; and BEITFURTHER RESOLVED that the County Treasurer is designated ast thel Financial Officer for this grant.  provide improvements in indigent defense services in the county; and indigent criminal defense services in this county; and  Defense Commission.  Adopted this 12t day of FEbaary 2023.  Pot  Dori Roots County Judge  ARBan  Sounty Clerk  - SrxI)  REVIEW OF PERSONNEL CHANGES: None at this time. REPORT FROM JUDGE:  Judge Roots informed the court that it is time to repaint the windows and is looking into that project along with some window inserts to help with the drafts. Judge Roots also talked to the court about a resolution in support of  Governor Abbott stance on border security. ÇONSIDER SERVICE AGREEMENT FOR THE ELEVATOR: APPROVE THE CIRA AGREEMENT FOR 2024:  Service agreements for the elevator were discussed.  Juan Cantu made a motion to approve the CIRA Agreement with TAC for 2024. APPROVVE APPOINTMENT OF WILLIAM PEIL TO THE WOLF CREEK HERITAGE MUSEUM BOARD OF Merle Miller made a motion to appoint William Peil to the Wolf Creek Heritage Museum Board of Directors. Scotty Schilling seconded the motion and it  Dan Cockrell seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.  DIRECTORS:  carried by a unanimous vote.  Vol 15 Pg 163    Vol 15 Pg 164  UPDATE OF COUNTY ROADS: County Roads were discussed. MATTERS OF MUTUAL CONCERN: None at this time. COURT ADJOURNED:  With no further business to discuss, Dan Cockrell made a motion to adjourn at 1:12 P.M. Merle Miller seconded the motion and the vote carried unanimously. The next regular Commissioner's Court is scheduled for March 11, 2024.  COUNTY CLERK  COUNTY JUDGE day of  The foregoing minutes approved this  2024.  COMMISSIONER OF PREC #1 COMMISSIONER OF PREC #3  COMMISSIONER OF PREC #2 COMMISSIONER OF PREC #4