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Summary of votes and key details
- Minutes (regular meeting dated 07/14/2025): Motion by Commissioner Corley, second by Commissioner Shaw — approved (unanimous).
- Budget line-item transfers and amendments: Auditor presented transfers of $476,313 and amendments of $35,000; motion to approve by Commissioner Rackler, second by Commissioner Dalby — approved (unanimous).
- Payment of claims: Auditor presented claims totaling $3,956,272.85; motion by Commissioner Dolby, second by Commissioner Corley — authorized (unanimous).
- Monthly unaudited financial report for June 2025: Motion by Commissioner Corley, second by Commissioner Shaw — accepted (unanimous).
- Consent agenda items 5–24: Motion by Commissioner Rackler, second by Commissioner Corley — approved (unanimous).
- Sale of two surplus Chevy Tahoes to Crosby County (sheriff’s surplus): Motion by Commissioner Rackler, second by Commissioner Shaw — approved (unanimous).
- Texas Veterans Commission grant award (mediation services for veterans): Motion by Commissioner Rackler, second by Commissioner Shaw — accepted (unanimous).
- Grant application to U.S. Department of Justice, Office for Violence Against Women (supervised visitation and neutral exchange services): Motion by Commissioner Dolby, second by Commissioner Shaw — approved (unanimous).
- Interlocal cooperation agreement template for medical examiner services (term 08/01/2025–07/31/2026): Motion by Commissioner Delevue (Dalby), second by Commissioner Shaw — approved (unanimous). The template will be used when other counties request post-mortem services; six counties had contacted the office at the time of the meeting.
- Interlocal agreement to house Potter County inmates at the Lubbock County Detention Center (charge $75 per day): Motion by Commissioner Dolby, second by Commissioner Rackler — authorized (unanimous). County confirmed medical-billing arrangements are between the sending county and UMC.
- Award of RFP 250603 (fuel systems and software for public works): Purchasing recommended award to D & H Fueling Solutions (1 responsive proposal received); motion by Commissioner Rackler, second by Commissioner Shaw — awarded (unanimous). (Transcript did not recite a contract dollar amount during the meeting.)
- Road donation to improve North County Road 1440, south of County Road 6100 (improvement for ~1,100 feet): Motion by Commissioner Rackler, second by Commissioner Dolby — accepted (unanimous).
- Final acceptance into county maintenance: County Roads 7630–7640 associated with South Fork Ranch, Lots 11–22 and 23–37 (Precinct 1): Motion by Commissioner Dalby, second by Commissioner Rackler — accepted (unanimous).
- Plat acceptance for filing purposes only: Veil Addition, Lot 1 — motion by Commissioner Rackler, second by Commissioner Dalby — accepted for filing (unanimous).

Routine administrative items approved without extended discussion included the sale/transfer of surplus property, multiple interlocal agreements and standard procurement awards. Where the agenda cited state code it was read into the record (e.g., Local Government Code sections for sale/transfer of surplus property and property-code authority for arts funding).

Speakers and staff who presented items
- Miss Williams — County Auditor (presented transfers/amendments, claims, financial report).
- Christina Hanley — Purchasing (presented surplus/sale and RFP recommendation).
- Nathan Kaiser — Executive Director, Lubbock Emergency Communications District (budget presentation).
- Charles Spoon — President, Lubbock Area Square and Round Dance Federation (public presenter).
- Bambi Trevino — Medical Examiner’s Office (interlocal template presentation).
- Dan Colburn — Sheriff’s Office (Potter County interlocal presentation).
- Isaac Badu — Technology Director (IT report).

Why it matters
These approvals move forward the county’s fiscal operations, vendor contracts, interlocal service arrangements and road maintenance responsibilities. Several items (medical examiner interlocal and inmate housing) affect regional service capacity and relationships with other counties.

Provenance: topicintro evidence_excerpt: \"Items 5 through 24 are under our consent agenda\" (transcript ~00:03:51). topfinish evidence_excerpt: \"We're adjourned. 11:35.\" (transcript ~00:58:25).","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Lubbock - Commissioners' Court","oneSentenceSummary","A roundup of motions and outcomes from the July 28 Commissioners Court covering routine approvals, interlocal agreements, surplus sales, grant acceptances and several procurement and road actions.","taxTitle","Lubbock County, Texas","taxId",2711,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_46":80,"_48":81,"_50":82,"_52":83,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":84,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":85,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6484061,"Commissioners award $1,000 to Lubbock Area Square and Round Dance Federation for insurance and taxes",482,293000,775000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5489724-929de4557bb1af2082dfa90019fd0c13&start=293&end=775","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5489724-929de4557bb1af2082dfa90019fd0c13/thumbnail_293000.jpg","/articles/6484061/Lubbock-County/Texas/Commissioners-award-1000-to-Lubbock-Area-Square-and-Round-Dance-Federation-for-insurance-and-taxes","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6484061-373705607b436199ec5f17db9f92f95e/orig.mp4?Expires=1770546531&Signature=jXH504SUnSuDcOVgXuA3~uZqj--jqWDHRvxW1c9FZ4wX5hZn8-SeK0JTgv7GbzOdWoYiMw94MkD8Z0YiRIiBtyGB69cxKvij5mVIFRZFUrDhLmxaRFQYbWJ8oZ64NXM2K-C~a1I7pY4UGgAM8NQBGGwysBtv~pX4d4BiuDTU4P9qXLxMCKKfGCVPaOkz1RTgM2QSrUg6xHc7YSX3JzUrbcv7M-I4Hg-YwOI1TyEqARE-lMZM16TIFyqP0VORlJ-npaj4xnRcgDwQSlM6CxMNr~Ix5DZGU~VCGYsdHZ0FqSaQr2EHvGPReif6p2di2SVFViMFllxLJQLFsW0jXybdhg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Lubbock County Commissioners Court on July 28 approved a $1,000 allocation from unclaimed funds to the Lubbock Area Square and Round Dance Federation to help offset insurance and tax costs for the federation’s dance hall.

Charles Spoon, who identified himself as president of the federation and a volunteer firefighter, told the court the nonprofit operates square, round and contra dancing and maintains a 6,000-square-foot floating hardwood dance floor at its building on 20th Street in Lubbock (described in the meeting as “2305 20th Street,” across from the old livestock sale barn and a block off University Avenue). Spoon said membership has declined over decades and the federation faces rising insurance and property-tax bills, which he estimated at about $11,000 annually. He said his group is holding a fundraiser in September and regularly invites nursing-home residents to events.

Motion and vote
Commissioner Shaw moved to allocate $1,000 from county unclaimed funds to the federation; the motion was seconded by Commissioner Corley and carried unanimously.

Why it matters
The grant provides modest, one-time support to a local nonprofit that offers alcohol-free community dance activities for older residents and the public. Spoon emphasized the federation’s long history (federation established 1968) and volunteer-driven operations.

Speakers
- Charles Spoon — President, Lubbock Area Square and Round Dance Federation (citizen/nonprofit). Presenting the request.
- Commissioner Shaw — Commissioner (government). Moved funding.
- Commissioner Corley — Commissioner (government). Seconded the motion.

Authorities referenced
- Texas Property Code §74.601 and Local Government Code §381.004 were cited in the agenda language as the basis for using funds to promote the arts (as stated on the agenda and read aloud by the court clerk).

Clarifying details
- Spoon said the federation’s annual insurance and tax obligations run about $11,000. He said the group has approximately 90 current members, plus nonmember attendees; membership has declined from a peak in prior decades.
- The federation’s fundraiser planned for September will include live bands and a barbecue meal; two bands agreed to perform without charge as of the meeting.

Meeting context
- Engagement level: low-to-moderate public presentation followed by a single motion and unanimous vote.
- Implementation risk: low (one-time county allocation from unclaimed funds).

Searchable tags: arts-grant, square-dancing, nonprofit, Lubbock

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Kaiser told the court the LECD administers the countywide 9-1-1 system (a special district formed under Texas Health and Safety Code chapter 772) and handles equipment, network and software that support public-safety answering points (PSAPs). He said the district completed a multi-year transition to next-generation 9-1-1 capability that enables features such as text-to-911, app-originated calls, call routing across PSAPs, and improved wireless location services. Kaiser said those capabilities allowed answering points to continue operations during recent severe weather by relocating answering points and handling calls from other sites.

Kaiser described planned improvements for the coming year including integrating automated alarm-company notifications into CAD systems, continued wireless location accuracy work, and cybersecurity investments. He also said the prior fiscal year included a major equipment replacement cycle that inflated that year’s funding need, and that excluding that replacement the district’s budget shows modest growth.

Motion and vote
Commissioner Jordan Rackler moved to approve the LECD proposed budget; a second followed and the motion carried unanimously.

Why it matters
The LECD budget funds day-to-day operation, technology refresh and resilience work for the county’s 9-1-1 system; the district’s next-generation capabilities affect how emergency calls, texts and data are received and routed to first responders across multiple PSAPs.

Speakers
- Nathan Kaiser — Executive Director, Lubbock Emergency Communications District (government/special district). First referenced at transcript time ~00:13:05 when presenting the budget.
- Jordan Rackler — Commissioner, Precinct 4 (government). Moved the approving motion.

Authorities referenced
- Texas Health and Safety Code, chapter 772 (special districts for emergency communications) — referenced by the director when explaining the district’s statutory basis.

Clarifying details
- The district supports six PSAP answering points across the county and maintains partnerships that allow calls to be answered from other jurisdictions in catastrophic events.
- The prior fiscal year included a full equipment replacement cycle; excluding that expense, the budget shows an approximate 4% operating increase.
- Planned investments highlighted: alarm-company automation into CAD, wireless location improvements, and cybersecurity.

Meeting context
- Engagement level: moderate — the presentation prompted questions about technology and service resilience but the vote was uncontested.
- Implementation risk: low to medium — technology projects have procurement and implementation timelines that require coordination with carriers and vendors.

Searchable tags: 911, emergency-communications, Nathan Kaiser, LECD, budget

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The court’s initial published proposal called for a 2% increase for most elected officials; the county judge noted certain judicial salaries (county court-at-law positions) were being raised by the state and pointed to those mandated increases. The court discussed a separate 3% COLA option tied to county employees’ planned raises but proceeded with the 2% as the baseline for elected officers.

Judge Curtis Parrish offered Amendment No. 1 to delete the county judge’s proposed salary increase and instead increase the salaries of four elected county clerks (district clerk, county clerk, tax assessor-collector and county treasurer) so that each would receive $91,005.75. Parrish said he would not accept a COLA himself and proposed reallocating his adjustment to those clerks. The amendment was seconded and passed by a 4–1 vote.

A subsequent motion to set the 2% COLA “as amended” carried 4–1, with Commissioner Mike Dolby recorded as the lone dissenting vote. Several commissioners said they personally would decline the raise even as the court approved the adjustment in policy.

Why it matters: The court’s action formally sets the published salary adjustments that must be distributed to the elected officers and published for the budget process; the judge and multiple commissioners emphasized the decision’s political sensitivity and the statutory constraints created by state-mandated judicial salary increases.

Key details
- Motion to set 2% COLA for elected officials: moved and seconded (motion as published). Final outcome: approved as amended, 4–1 (Commissioner Mike Dolby opposed).
- Amendment No. 1 (Judge Parrish): delete county judge’s COLA; increase district clerk, county clerk, tax assessor-collector and county treasurer salaries to $91,005.75. Outcome: adopted 4–1.
- Judge Parrish and at least two commissioners stated they will personally decline the COLA for their offices.
- Court discussion noted state-mandated salary increases for county court-at-law judges tied to the Legislature’s district judge increases. The published backup showed large, legislatively driven increases for specific judicial offices (published figures in the meeting indicated increases on the order of tens of thousands of dollars for county court-at-law positions). The court described those as unfunded mandates from the state.

Discussion vs. decision
- Discussion: Commissioners debated fairness between elected officials and county department heads/staff, and whether elected officials should receive the same COLA as other county employees. Several commissioners expressed reservations about increasing elected-official pay while asking departments to cut back.
- Direction/assignment: None beyond adopting the published salary schedule as amended and publishing it for the budget and grievance timeline.
- Formal action: The court’s vote to set salaries (2% as amended) and the separate adoption of Amendment No. 1 are formal decisions that will be reflected in fiscal-year documents.

Speakers (selected)
- Judge Curtis Parrish — County Judge (government). First referenced at transcript time ~1757–1861 when offering amendment.
- Commissioner Jordan Rackler — Commissioner, Precinct 4 (government). First referenced during invocation and throughout meeting.
- Commissioner Mike Dolby — Commissioner, Precinct 1 (government). First referenced at multiple items, including roads and payroll discussion.
- Commissioner Corley — Commissioner (government). First referenced making motions approving items throughout agenda.
- Commissioner Dalby — Commissioner (government). First referenced during consent votes and road items.
- Commissioner Shaw — Commissioner (government). First referenced in multiple motions and votes.

Authorities referenced in discussion
- State statutory requirement to set and publish elected officers’ salaries (referenced by the county judge during discussion; specific citation not read aloud).

Clarifying details
- Published COLA option presented to court: 2% (published) with a note that a 3% alternative had been considered to align with county employee raises; court approved the published 2% for elected officers and separately approved a 3% COLA for other county employees earlier in the budget process (as discussed in the meeting).
- Judge Parrish said he has historically declined his COLA and reaffirmed that stance during the meeting.

Meeting context
- Engagement level: high — the agenda item generated the meeting’s longest debate and several formal amendments. Multiple commissioners spoke and multiple amendments were proposed and voted upon.
- Implementation risk: low (administrative action required to publish and implement the revised salary schedule).
- History: The item was presented as a required statutory step in the county budget schedule and followed budget hearings held earlier in the budget cycle.

Searchable tags: salaries, COLA, budget, elected-officials, Parrish, commissioners, Lubbock County

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