THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF ANGELINA Commissioners Court met in Regular Session November 26, 2024 at 10:00. A.M. at on Tuesday, Room the Angelina County Commissioners Courtroom and Annex, 211 East Shepherd Avenue, 106, Lufkin, Texas with the following members present: Keith Wright Kent Walker Kermit Kennedy Terry Pitts Kenneth Jeffrey County Judge Commissioner Precinct #1 Commissioner Precinct #2 Commissioner Precinct #3 Commissioner Precinct #4 1. Judge Wright called the meeting to order at 10:00 A.M. with all members present. 2. Opening prayer by Rev. David Hunt, Eastview United Pentecostal, Lufkin, TX. 3. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America and to the Flag of the State of'Texas. 4. Public Forum: None CONSENT AGENDA 5. Consider approval ofthe minutes ofNovember 12, 2024 Regular Session 6. Consider approval of the minutes ofl November 18, 2024 Special Session of ofCommissioners Court Meeting; Commissioners Court Meeting; 7. Discussion/action on a budget transfer for County Attorney; Transfer from: Transfer to: *For additional training Dues &Publications #010-012-4226 Training Personnel #010-012-4248 $2,000.00 $2,000.00 8. Discussion/action on a budget transfer for Maintenance Department; Transfer from: Transfer to: Capital Outlay Natural Gas Water & Sewer #010-070-4995 #010-070-4703 #010-070-4704 $8,600.00 $4,650.00 $3,950.00 *Due to increase usage in Service 9. Discussion/action on a budget transfer for Expo Center; Transfer from: Transfer to: Capital Outlay Shavings Expense #010-188-4995 #010-188-4550 $5,000.00 $1,000.00 $4,000.00 Rental/Lease Equip #010-188-4407 *Cost increase 10. Discussion/action on al budget transfer for Road and Bridge; Transfer from: Transfer to: Hard Top Roads Culverts #035-135-4803 #035-135-4802 $10,000.00 $10,000.00 *Due to needed Culvert replacement in road maintenance 11.1 Discussion/action on al budget transfer for Human Resources; Transfer: from: Transfer to: Contingency Miscellaneous #010-075-4647 #010-075-4645 $2,000.00 $2,000.00 *Cover costs of Building decorations 12.1 Discussion/action on a budget transfer for Indigent Health Care; Transfer from: Transfer to: *Due to relocation expenses R&M Office Equip #010-035-4316 $250.00 $100.00 $350.00 Printing & Forms Office Supplies #010-035-4611 #010-035-4615 13. Discussion/action on a budget transfer: forl Emergency Management;, Transfer from: Transfer to: Capital Outlay Office Supplies #010-038-4995 #010-038-4615 $600.00 $600.00 * (Burn Ban Signs)-Auditor: requirements for Capital Outlay 14.Discussion/action on a budget transfer for Justice oft the Peace, Pct. #4; Transfer from: Transfer to: Training Supplies Office Postage #010-080-4248 #010-080-4615 #010-080-4616 $ 765.00 $ 400.00 $ 365.00 *Due to increase in office supplies and postage 15. Consider approval of any departmental reports and routine items; 16. Discussion/action on approval and authorization for payment oft the bills as submitted Terry Pitts made ai motion to approve the consent agenda. Kenneth Jeffrey seconded Voted For: Kent Walker, Kermit Kennedy, Terry Pitts and Kenneth Jeffrey by the County Auditor; the motion. Voted Against: (None) Motion carried. BUSINESS AGENDA 17. Kenneth Jeffrey made ai motion to approve the changes fori insurance coverage on Angelina County mobile equipment. Kent Walker seconded the motion. Voted For: Kent Walker, Kermit Kennedy, Terry Pitts and Kenneth Jeffrey Voted Against: (None) Motion carried. 18.1 Kent Walker made ai motion to approve the final plat of John Brown Road Subdivision No. 2 in Precinct #1. Kermit Kennedy seconded the motion. Voted For: Kent Walker, Kermit Kennedy, Terry Pitts and Kenneth: Jeffrey Voted. Against: (None) Motion carried. 19. Kenneth Jeffrey made ai motion to approve a Gas Rights Agreement with VBM Angelina, LLC for the sale and purchase oflandfill gas. Kent Walker seconded the motion. Voted For: Kent Walker, Kermit Kennedy, Terry Pitts and Kenneth Jeffrey Voted Against: (None) Motion carried. 20. Kenneth Jeffrey made a motion to approve the' Treasurer. Monthly Report, Month Voted For: Kent Walker, Kermit Kennedy, Terry Pitts and Kenneth Jeffrey Ended October 2024. Terry Pitts seconded the motion. Voted Against: (None) Motion carried. 21." Terry Pitts made a motion to approve a Resolution of Support for County Motor. Fuel Voted For: Kent Walker, Kermit Kennedy, Terry Pitts and Kenneth Jeffrey Tax Exemption. Kermit Kennedy seconded the motion. Voted. Against: (None) Motion carried. 22. Kermit Kennedy made a motion to approve the installation of an aerobic sewage system at the Precinct #1 Barn-1002 FM 706, Lufkin, Tx 75904. Kent Walker Voted For: Kent Walker, Kermit Kennedy, Terry Pitts and Kenneth Jeffrey seconded the motion. Voted Against: (None) Motion carried. 23. Kermit Kennedy made ai motion to approve a Resolution on nominees to the. Angelina County Appraisal District Board ofDirectors. Kenneth Jeffrey seconded the motion, Voted For: Keith Wright, Kermit Kennedy, Terry Pitts and Kenneth Jeffrey Kent Walker abstained. Voted Against: (None) Motion carried. 24. Terry Pitts made a motion to approve nominating Kenneth Jeffrey to serve on the Angelina County and Cities Health District Board, replacing Ricky Conner, effective Voted For: Kent Walker, Kermit Kennedy, Terry Pitts and Kenneth Jeffrey January 1, 2025. Kermit Kennedy seconded the motion. Voted Against: (None) Motion carried. 25. Terry Pitts made a motion to approve the confirmation of Kermit Kennedy, the longest serving Commissioner as of January 1, 2025, will serve as. Judge Pro" Tem of the Court in the absence of the County Judge. Kent Walker seconded the motion. Voted For: Kent Walker, Kermit Kennedy, Terry Pitts and Kenneth. Jeffrey Voted Against: (None) Motion carried. 26. Kenneth Jeffrey made a motion to approve a request from County Maintenance to have the County Landfill to place dumpsters at the old Annex (606 E. Lufkin Ave.) and ini the back of the old County Jail (112 Second Street). Terry Pitts seconded the Voted For: Kent Walker, Kermit Kennedy, Terry Pitts and Kenneth Jeffrey motion. Voted Against: (None) Motion carried. 27. Terry Pitts made a motion to approve the IT department toj place security cameras at the barns when funds become available. Kent Walker seconded the motion. Voted For: Kent Walker, Kermit Kennedy, Terry Pitts and Kenneth Jeffrey Voted Against: (None) Motion carried. 28. Kermit Kennedy made a motion to approve an. Agreement between KSA, Angelina County and Lufkin Economic Development for an airport planning study for $50,000.00. Lufkin Economic Development will pay $25,000.00 and Angelina County willj pay $25,000.00 to complete the study, the funds will be appropriated from the Covid Cares Funds. Kent Walker seconded the motion. Voted For: Kent Walker, Kermit Kennedy, Terry Pitts and Kenneth Jeffrey Voted Against: (None) Motion carried. 29. Terry Pitts made ai motion to approve a Resolution to apply for a 2025-2026 CDBG Community Development Grant through the Texas Department of Agriculture. Voted For: Kent Walker, Kermit Kennedy, Terry Pitts and Kenneth Jeffrey Kenneth. Jeffrey seconded the motion. Voted Against: (None) Motion carried. 30. Terry Pitts made ai motion to approve a request from the Sheriff's Office for authorization to seek competitive bids for the purchase ofa a fulll body scanner suitable for law enforcement use at the. Angelina County Jail. Kermit Kennedy seconded the motion. Voted For: Kent Walker, Kermit Kennedy, Terry Pitts and Kenneth Jeffrey Voted. Against: (None) Motion carried. 31. The Court entered into Executive Session at 10:40. A.M. 32. In accordance with Section 551.071 ofthe' Texas Government Code, the. Angelina County Commissioners Court will enter into a Closed Meeting for the following Consultation with. Attorney: To seek the advice ofi its attomey about pending litigation and about settlement offers in the following lawsuit: County of Angelina V. Allergan PLC, MDL PRETRIAL CAUSEI NO. 2018-63587, IN THE 152d) District Court of Harris County, Texas, removed tol MDL 2804, N.D. OH. 33. The Court returned to Open Session at 10:58 A.M. Kent Walker made a motion to approve the County Judge to execute the settlement participation and release forms regarding settlement offers from Kroger in the matter ofTexas opioid multi-district litigation for the County in the matter of County of Angelina V. Allergan PLC, etal. Voted For: Kent Walker, Kermit Kennedy, Terry Pitts and Kenneth Jeffrey purpose: Kermit Kennedy seconded the motion. Voted Against: (None) Motion carried. motion. Voted Against: (None) Motion carried. 34. Judge Wright made ai motion to adjourn at 10:59 A.M. Terry Pitts seconded the Voted For: Kent Walker, Kermit Kennedy, Terry Pitts and Kenneth. Jeffrey I,A Amy Fincher, Angelina County Clerk, do hereby attest to the accuracy oft the Commissioners Court Minutes for November 26, 2024 on this 26th day ofNovember, 2024. a - & 1A COUT Cy uchey Amy Finches, Angelina County Clerk