Potter County public meetings in 2023
26 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Commissioners' Court
The Potter County Commissioners' Court will review administrative and infrastructure proposals affecting local services and land use. The court may approve two new residential plats, authorize a joint schedule for the 2024 primary elections, and update fire rescue equipment with a $17,381.96 radio purchase. Officials will also address retiree insurance renewals, property tax refunds, and an independent audit of county building project expenditures.
- Approve two land plats: T.R.E. Addition Unit No. 2 and SIERRITA CIRCLE Unit No. 1
- Purchase two Motorola APX 8500 mobile radios for Fire Rescue at $17,381.96
- Authorize a joint schedule for the 2024 Primary and Runoff Elections
- Approve a land use agreement with Love's Travel Stops for effluent discharge on county property
- Increase Commissioners' office wiring project funding from $10,000 to $12,000 using ARPA funds
Commissioners' Court
The Commissioners' Court will consider several large equipment purchases for Fire Rescue and various vendor contracts for the Station #6 remodel project. Other items include discussions on ARPA fund use, subdivision regulations, and a moving services contract.
- Fire Rescue: Timberwolf pumper ($717,954.00), Brush Fire Apparatus ($207,980.00), Rosenbauer Warrior ($902,057.00), and jet hose washer ($11,430.00)
- Fire Rescue Station #6 remodel: Contracts with Wiley Hicks, Jr., Inc. ($177,194.00), Premier Alarm Solutions ($9,859.15), RSM Builders Supply ($25,103.00), Moore Electric Co. ($108,500.00), and CommTech ($109,668.89)
- Road and Bridge: Mini split AC purchase from Mahanay's Heating and Cooling, Inc. ($12,011.10)
- Moving Services: Awarding RFB 1238-23 to A&W Transfer ($49,980.00)
- Adoption of revised subdivision regulations incorporating City of Amarillo storm water criteria
Commissioners' Court
The Commissioners' Court will review several administrative items including tax abatement renewals and a lease agreement with the Texas DMV. The body is also considering an inmate housing contract with Armstrong County and a grant for the Veterans' Court. Additionally, officials may change the date of the December 25 meeting to December 22.
- Renewal of 2023-2024 tax abatement guidelines
- Inmate housing and transportation agreement with Armstrong County
- Interlocal agreement with Panhandle Regional Planning Commission for electronic warrants
- Grant application for the continuance of Veterans' Court
- Proposed revisions to Potter County Subdivision Regulations
Special Commissioners' Court Meeting
The Special Commissioners' Court will conduct the local canvass of the November 7, 2023 Constitutional Amendment Election. This process is used to declare the official results of the vote.
- Canvass of returns for the November 7, 2023 Constitutional Amendment Election
Commissioners' Court
The Commissioners' Court will review several fiscal matters including a $595,000 fire station remodel and a $70,942 purchase of police radar guns. Other business includes budget amendments for Justice of the Peace #4 and various service agreements.
- $595,000.00 remodel of Fire/Rescue Station #6
- $70,942.00 purchase of police radar guns from Applied Concepts
- Budget amendment for temporary help for Justice of the Peace #4
- Approval of the 2023 Potter County Tax Roll
- Renewal of agreement with Regional Public Defender Office for Capital Cases
Commissioners' Court
The court will discuss a wastewater complaint involving Love's Travel Stop #250 and consider a 90-day burn ban. Other items include budget amendments for the Fire/Rescue Department and Judge Jones' office, along with Child Welfare Board appointments.
- Consideration of a 90-day burn ban
- $6,908.75 purchase of a convection oven for the detention center
- Contract with OPREX Commercial Construction for booking room remodel
- Awarding RFQ 1234-23 to Underwood Law Firm
- Budget transfer in Fire/Rescue/CAD budget from Capital Outlay to Salaries & Fringe Benefits
Commissioners' Court
The court will consider renewing workers' compensation insurance and several road and bridge equipment purchases. The agenda also includes updates on the district courts building project and a contract for detention center mattresses.
- Renewing workers' compensation insurance for $203,215.
- Expanding the Public Defender's Office via agreement with four other counties.
- Purchasing road and bridge equipment including a Chevy Silverado and John Deere tractors.
- Selling a 1997 International firetruck to Oldham County for $25,000.
- Awarding a $53,937 contract for detention center mattresses.
Special Commissioners' Court Meeting
The Potter County Commissioners' Court will hear a report and discuss the current status of the New District Courts' building with architect HOK. The court may take action on this item during the meeting.
- Status report and discussion regarding the New District Courts' building with architect HOK
Commissioners' Court
The Commissioners' Court will review various county expenditures, including law enforcement equipment and building maintenance. The agenda includes personnel updates, board appointments, and a potential sale of county real property.
- Purchase of a Mack 3000 gallon water tender truck for $639,010.00
- Purchase of 20 Taser 10 units from Axon Enterprise for $87,988.26
- Purchase of office desks for the County Clerk's office for $18,494.20
- Purchase of five Chevy Impalas for $23,371.00
- Roof maintenance program for Law Enforcement Center, Santa Fe, and Courthouse
Commissioners' Court
The Commissioners' Court will consider several financial matters including a public hearing on the proposed fiscal year 2023-2024 tax rate. The agenda includes discussions on budget amendments, various grant acceptances, and updates on local projects.
- Public hearing on proposed tax rate of $0.61692 per $100 valuation
- Vote on maintenance and operation tax rate of $0.56785 per $100 valuation
- Approval of 2023/24 budget for the Amarillo-Potter Event Venue District
- Acknowledgment of $5,975.00 equipment purchase from Hart InterCivic
- Disposition of $6,652.68 in capital credit funds
Commissioners' Court
The Potter County Commissioners Court is meeting to discuss the employment of the Director of Facilities. The court may also appoint an interim director to supervise the Courts Building project if the current director is discharged.
- Employment of the Potter County Director of Facilities
- Potential appointment of an interim Director of Facilities
- Supervision of the Courts Building project
Commissioners' Court
The Commissioners' Court will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2023-2024 budget and propose a property tax rate. The court will also consider a property tax abatement application for PLANT-AS-DNPS-003-2 LLC. Additionally, officials will review election orders for the November 7, 2023, constitutional amendment election.
- Property tax abatement application for PLANT-AS-DNPS-003-2 LLC
- Awarding Cisco networking hardware contract (up to $445,222.49)
- Hiring a real estate broker to sell the old Bushland fire station #1 at 2205 Robinson Street
- Replacement of a totaled Sheriff's Office vehicle for $34,837.91
- Orders for the November 7, 2023, Constitutional Amendment Election
Commissioners' Court
The Potter County Commissioners' Court will consider and act on several items, including fire rescue equipment purchases totaling about $23,918, a fee schedule for Texas Panhandle Centers assessments, and authorizing execution of opioid settlement forms. They will also hear reports on the North Heights demolition project, Valle de Oro roads, and county projects, and hold an executive session on litigation.
- Fire rescue purchases: $6,229.62 flooring at Station 5, $8,020.00 squad 3 pneumatics repair, $9,669.16 camera system at Station #3
- Adopt $100.00 per assessment fee schedule for Texas Panhandle Centers (Code of Criminal Procedure 16.22)
- Authorize County Judge to execute opioid settlement participation forms from Walgreens, CVS, Walmart
- Accept recycled asphalt (RAP) from TxDOT for road and bridge use
- Employment changes: new deputy elections administrator, part-time deputy clerk, road and bridge hires
Commissioners' Court
The Potter County Commissioners' Court will discuss and possibly act on several items including awarding a depository contract to Amarillo National Bank, continuing a flood-related disaster declaration, and approving equipment purchases for Road and Bridge. The court will also hear reports on a detention center remodel, TIRZ #1 streetscape grant, and non-county roads in Valle de Oro.
- Awarding RFP 1224-23 depository contract to Amarillo National Bank
- Continuing or modifying the flood disaster declaration issued May 31, 2023
- Purchasing a tire changer ($7,499.99) and cantilever gate ($11,832.39) for Road and Bridge
- Report on TIRZ #1 streetscape grant for First Bank Southwest Tower parking lot expansion
- Report and possible action on detention center booking room remodel
Commissioners' Court
The Potter County Commissioners' Court will consider budget amendments for FY 2022-2023, approve vouchers, and act on several agenda items including a cooperative agreement with the Amarillo Area Public Health District, an insurance renewal report, and a grant application for bulletproof vests. They will also discuss building office space for the Public Defender's Office, attorney shortages, and equipment for the new district courthouse. Employment changes and various reports are also on the agenda.
- Budget amendments for FY 2022-2023
- Approval of Amarillo Area Public Health District Cooperative Agreement as amended
- Insurance renewal report for July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024
- Authorize Sheriff to apply for bulletproof vest grant through Department of Defense
- Discussion on attorney shortages at district and county attorneys offices
Special Commissioners' Court Meeting
The Potter County Commissioners' Court will hold a special meeting to consider whether to continue the local disaster declaration issued May 31 due to flooding, and possibly modify the affected geographic area. This is a procedural action under state law to extend emergency measures.
- Consider continuation of local disaster declaration for flooding
- Possible modification of geographical area covered by declaration
Commissioners' Court
The Potter County Commissioners' Court will consider routine approvals (minutes, vouchers, treasurer's report) and several action items, including a change to COVID-19 pharmacy coverage, a grant agreement for demolition, and authorizing settlements in opioid and Volkswagen litigation. They will also recognize Legal Aid staff and approve election appointments for the June 24 runoff.
- Change in pharmacy coverage for at-home COVID-19 test kits and vaccines due to end of public health emergency
- Approval of SLFRF-funded grant agreement with North Heights Advisory Association for demolition of former Surgical Unit
- Replacement of Sheriff's Office ID card printer and software for $8,595.13
- Approve appointments for June 24, 2023 City Runoff Election (early voting judges, ballot board, central county station)
- Authorize settlement participation in Texas opioid multi-district litigation and Volkswagen diesel litigation
Commissioners' Court
The Potter County Commissioners' Court will vote on budget amendments, approve vouchers, and consider several action items, including selling the old Fire Station #1, awarding an audit contract, extending a neighborhood planning agreement with Amarillo, and possibly repairing Trails End Road. They will also discuss budget workshops and hear public comment on a Masonic Lodge leveling stone for the courthouse.
- Budget amendments for FY 2022-2023
- Approval of vouchers processed by County Auditor
- Solicit real estate broker for sale of old Fire Station #1
- Award RFQ 1225-23 for independent audit services to Hankins Eastup
- Extension of Neighborhood Planning Agreement with City of Amarillo
Commissioners' Court
The Potter County Commissioners' Court will discuss and possibly act on jail overcrowding, approve a $86,500 chiller rental for the district court using ARPA funds, and consider a resolution for a Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority grant. Other items include accepting $17,104 worth of recycled asphalt from TxDOT, proclaiming April as Fair Housing Month, and adding two Polaris ATVs to the county insurance policy.
- Discussion of jail overcrowding and potential solutions (Item 7.E)
- Approval of $86,500 chiller rental for district court, paid with ARPA funds (Item 7.F)
- Resolution for Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority grant request (Item 7.B)
- Request for 855 cubic yards of recycled asphalt from TxDOT valued at $17,104 (Item 7.A)
- Proclamation of April 2023 as Fair Housing Month (Item 7.C)
Commissioners' Court
The Potter County Commissioners' Court will consider and act on multiple items including approving Installment 3 of the ARPA SLFRF Investment Plan, adding four new projects, and increasing a previously approved project budget. They will also vote on LED lighting installations at two fire stations ($11,500 and $8,000), a cabling estimate for the County Clerk ($5,989.31), and an agreement with Childress County for inmate housing. Other notable items include a report from the Amarillo Economic Development Corporation on tax-abated projects and a resolution to apply for a state Victim Assistance Coordinator grant.
- Approval of Installment 3 to the Potter County SLFRF Investment Plan and adding four new projects
- LED lighting installation at Fire Station #4 ($11,500) and Fire Station #5 ($8,000) by Moore Electric
- Cabling estimate from Premier Alarm Solutions for County Clerk in the amount of $5,989.31
- Entering an agreement with Childress County for housing of inmates
- Disposition of capital credit funds received in the amount of $6,146.37
Commissioners' Court
The Potter County Commissioners' Court will consider a property tax abatement application for a manufacturing and distribution project in Centerport East Business Park. Other items include a potential 90-day burn ban, the annual comprehensive financial report, and discussions regarding detention center overcrowding.
- Tax abatement for SW 003 Distribution Logistics LLC with estimated improvements of at least $250,000,000
- 90-day burn ban for Potter County
- Disposition of $6,146.37 in capital credit funds
- Approval of the Eden Park Unit No. 3 subdivision plat
- Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the year ended September 30, 2022
Commissioners' Court
The Potter County Commissioners' Court will consider approving several contracts and purchases, including a $1,042,869.35 data center upgrade, a $24,750 tire cleanup, and a $49,167.30 pickup truck. They will also discuss health insurance updates, adopt retirement plan amendments, and approve a resolution for the May 6 joint election.
- Award RFP-1221-23 to Weaver Technologies, LLC for $1,042,869.35 (ARPA funds)
- Approve $24,750 scrap tire cleanup by Rock Island Commodities
- Purchase 2023 Chevy Silverado 1500 from AutoNation for $49,167.30
- Adopt amendments to 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan (CARES/SECURE Acts)
- Approve resolution for May 6, 2023 joint general election
Commissioners' Court
The Potter County Commissioners' Court will consider budget amendments, approve vouchers, and act on several contracts and personnel items. Notable actions include awarding a $996,948 contract for the Santa Fe Building energy management system upgrade, approving election orders for the May 6, 2023 elections, and discussing a land donation to Homeless Heroes. The agenda also includes routine reports and employment changes.
- Budget amendments for FY 2022-2023, including TxDOT Loop payment
- Award RFP 1222-22 to Control Technologies, Inc. for $996,948 (ARPA funds)
- Approve orders for May 6, 2023 elections (poll workers, vote centers)
- Discuss TIRZ #1 extension addendum with City of Amarillo
- Dispose of capital credit funds of $6,146.37
Commissioners' Court
The Potter County Commissioners' Court will consider ARPA committee recommendations for 38 non-profit grant applications, appoint a new Road and Bridge Superintendent, and discuss funding for sheriff vehicles. The agenda also includes routine approvals of vouchers, tax refunds, and various reports.
- ARPA committee recommendations for 38 SLFRF-funded non-profit grant applications
- Appointment of Donald 'Donnie' Reavis as Road and Bridge Superintendent effective March 1, 2023
- Sheriff vehicle funding: one Chevrolet truck purchased ($58.7K) and eight more on order
- Interlocal agreement with Armstrong County for shared Public Defender & Managed Assigned Counsel offices
- Approval of Eden Park Unit No. 2 subdivision plat
Commissioners' Court
The Potter County Commissioners' Court will consider conveying land at Willow Creek to Homeless Heroes, approve several equipment purchases and grants, and hear routine reports. The agenda includes multiple discretionary exemptions for vehicle purchases, grant acceptances, and a jail meals contract renewal.
- Convey land at Willow Creek to Homeless Heroes
- Purchase 2024 Chevrolet 3500 HD Silverado for $66,950
- Purchase Motorola APX 8500 mobile radio for $8,689.38
- Renew jail meals contract with 5 Star Correctional Services (1.074% price increase)
- Accept Federal Land Access Program grant for Cross Bar Ranch access road (29% county match, $27,000)
Commissioners' Court
The Potter County Commissioners' Court will consider routine approvals including minutes, vouchers, and reports, along with several appointments and a $29,100 purchase of new voting equipment. They will also vote on extending the burn ban for 90 days and authorizing a grant application for victim assistance.
- Approve $29,100 for new Knowink Poll Pads for elections
- Extend emergency burn ban for 90 days
- Appoint Blair Schaffer to TIRZ 2 Board
- Approve tax refunds for over-payments
- Acknowledge $15,000 donation from Amarillo National Bank to Sheriff's Office