REGULAR SESSION MEETING AUGUST 28, 2023 Be it remembered on the 28th day of August 2023 at 10:00 o'clock A.M., there was Begun and Holden a Regular Meeting of the Commissioner's Court in the Courthouse, in the town of Farwell, with the following members present,  To-wit:  Isabel Izzy Carrasco Kirk Frye Kenny White Charles Wilkins Casey Russell Sharon May Susie Spring Eric Geske, Sheriff Amy Dudley  Judge  Commissioner Pct. #1 Commissioner Pct. #3 Commissioner Pct. #2 Commissioner Pct. #4 County Treasurer County Clerk  Also Present:  When the following was had and done, To-wit:  Call to Order 1. Prayer  Commissioner White led the Court in prayer to begin the meeting.  2. Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag and the Texas Flag The Court pledged their allegiance to the flags of the United States of America and the State of Texas.  3. Open Forum for Public Comments  There were no comments from the public. 4. Approve Minutes from Previous Meeting  Upon motion to approve the minutes from the Regular Meeting on August 21, 2023, by Judge Carrasco seconded by Commissioner Frye, the motion  passed by majority vote.  5. Consider Approval and Payment of Accounts Payable-Sharon May  1    Sharon May reported the Accounts Payable List for August 28th 2023. Motion by Judge Carrasco, seconded by Commissioner Russell to approve Payment of the Accounts Payable as presented. Motion carried  by majority vote. See attached.  6. Consider Treasurer's Payroll Report-Sharon May  Commissioner White made the motion to approve the Treasurer's Payroll Report for August 15th 2023 Commissioner Frye seconded and the  motion passed by majority vote. See attached.  7. Consider and Discuss Resolution Calling for the Closing of the Railroad  Crossings Located on CR 14 near Friona, TX  The DOT has requested the resolution from the Court to close the crossings due to the building of the bridge to Cargill over the highway. Judge Carrasco explained this was really CR 14 and 15 by Cargill. Commissioner Frye expressed concern that the DOT not close both crossings at once. The Judge called a briefrecess in order to call the DOT Judge Carrasco then explained that CR 15 crossing would be closed at the beginning of the project and the new crossing for CR 14 will be built Judge Carrasco made a motion to accept the Resolution for closing the CR 14 and 15 Railroad crossings. Commissioner Wilkins seconded. The  for clarification.  prior to closing the old crossing for CR 14.  motion passed by majority vote. See attached.  8. Consider and Discuss Payment Increase for Jurors andJury Service  Treasurer, Sharon May informed the Commissioners of HB 3474 passed by the 88th Legislature. It increased the amount of pay for Jurors. The bill states that not less than $20 shall be paid for the first day or part thereof and not less than $58 be paid for any day following the first day The Treasure proposed a rate of $20 for the first day and $60 for each succeeding day. This will make it easier on her office in regard to payment as the County pays in cash and This would prohibit counting Commissioner White made a motion to accept the proposed rates. Commissioner Frye seconded and the motion passed with a majority  that the juror serves. See attached.  out small bills.  vote.  2    9. Consider and Discuss Continuing Education Hours for. JP #1  Justice of the Peace, Pct. 1, Rhonda Wilkins presented 8 hours of continuing education for approval. See attached. Commissioner Frye made the motion to approve. Commissioner Russell seconded and the  motion passed with majority vote.  10. Consider Any and all Matters Concerning the Parmer County Law  Enforcement Center Including but not Limited to: (A) Consider and Discuss 2024 Sheriff's Fees  Sheriff Geske stated that the Parmer County. jail is housing 39 inmates. 24 of which are from Lubbock County. He stated that this year to date, the Parmer County Sheriff's Office has billed $168,610.00 for housing inmates The Sheriff presented the fees of his office for 2024. There are no changes Commissioner Russell made a motion to approve the fees as presented and Commissioner Frye seconded. The motion passed with a majority vote. County Clerk Susie Spring announced that Parmer County has received permission from the Secretary of State to hold Countywide voting for the Judge Carrasco stated that prior to the Regular September 11, 2023 Commissioner's Court meeting that a public hearing would be held on the  from other counties.  from this year to next year. See attached.  November 7, 2023 Election.  proposed budget and proposed tax rate.  With no further business to come before the Court, Commissioner White moved to adjourn. Commissioner Russell seconded and adjournment was called at  10:46 o'clock A.M.  SsSpe County Clerk  dhICh County Judge  A  G  3