REGULAR MEETING JULY 262021  Be it remembered on the 26th day ofJuly 2021 at 10:01 o'clock A.M., there was Begun and Holden a Regular Meeting of the Commissioner's Courti in the Courthouse, in the town of Farwell, with the following members present,  To-wit:  Kirk Frye Kenny White Charles Wilkins Casey Russell Trey Ellis Sharon May Susie Spring  Commissioner Pct. #1 Commissioner Pct. #3 Commissioner Pct. #2 Commissioner Pct. #4 Judge County Treasurer County Clerk  Also present:  John Schaumburg, PRPC Jerry Killion, TAC  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  No members of the public had comments.  4. Read and Approve Minutes from the Previous Meeting.  Upon motion to approve the minutes by Wilkins, seconded by White, the  motion passed.  5. Consider Approval and Payment of the Accounts Payable - Sharon May  Sharon May reported the Accounts Payable List for July 21st and 26th Motion by Frye, seconded by Russell to approve payment of the Accounts  Payables as presented. Motion carried. See attached.    6. Consider Treasurer's Payroll Report-Sharon May  Motion by Wilkins, seconded by Frye to approve the Treasurer's Payroll  Report for July 15, 2021. Motion carried. See attached.  7. Consider Treasurer's Quarterly Report  Sharon May, County Treasurer presented the Quarterly Report for April- June, 2021. Upon motion by Commissioner Russell, seconded by Commissioner White to approve the report as presented, the motion  passed. See attached.  8. Consider Resolution and Inter-Local Cooperation Agreement between PRPC  and Parmer County for 9-1-1 Addressing Services  John Schaumburg presented the resolution and contract for renewal concerning the addressing services delivering 911 calls to the correct location the PRPC provides for Parmer County. Upon a motion by White, seconded by Wilkins to approve the contract and resolution, the motion  passed. See attached.  9. Consider Resolution and Inter-Local Cooperation Agreement between PRPC  and Parmer County for 911 service and PSAP Equipment  John Schaumburg presented the resolution and contract for renewal concerning the 911 equipment and service the PCRC provides for Parmer County. On a motion by commissioner Frye to renew the contract and resolution, seconded by Commissioner White, the motion passed. See  attached.  10. Consider County Employee Health Insurance  Jerry Killion presented the Texas Association of Counties Health and Employee Benefits Pool renewal for County employees for 2022. He indicated there would be a 7.5% increase in the cost to the County for next year. This is an increase to the county of $67.92 per employee per Upon motion by Commissioner Frye to approve the existing Benefit Plan for next year at the increased cost, seconded by Commissioner White, the  month.  motion passed. See attached.  11. Consider Any and All Matters Concerning the Parmer County Law  Enforcement Center.  2    Sheriff Geries reported 28 inmates as of today.  He reported that the jury trial held last week went well with the COVID restrictions that were mandated to be in place. He stated that another He stated that he had put the old emergency generator on the government website for bids. He reported he may also offer it locally to  jury trial will be held this week.  the general public.  At 11:12 AM, Judge Ellis made a motion for a temporary adjournment for lunch with plans to reconvene for the budget workshop after lunch. Commissioner Frye seconded and the motion passed.  Judge Ellis called the budget workshop portion of the meeting to order at 1:40 PM. All Commissioners, the Treasurer and the County Clerk were again  present. Also present: Altha Herington Awyna Sanchez Sandra Warren Deena Leuea Randy Geries  The Commissioners reviewed the projected numbers from the Tax Appraisal Office. Discussions were held in regard to the 2022 Budget. The Commissioners reviewed the proposed budget from each of the departments Upon completion of the discussion, Commissioner Wilkins made a motion to approve a 3% pay raise for all employees including all elected officials.  submitting requests.  Commissioner Frye seconded and the motion passed.  With no further business to come before the court, Commissioner White moved to adjourn. Commissioner Russell seconded and adjournment was called at  5:00 o'clock P.M.  PESONENT  County S6  C  3  COUNTY