Potter County public meetings in 2023
12 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