Hutchinson County public meetings in 2025

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court will discuss county budget amendments and hold a budget workshop. The body is also considering bonds for Juvenile Department personnel and the status of a burn ban.

• $1,000.00 Bond for April Jones, Juvenile Department
• $1,000.00 Continuation Bond for Jennifer Hogue, Juvenile Department
• Consideration of burn ban or rescinding burn ban
• Sale of struck off tax properties and tax deeds
• Update on ARP grant projects

Commissioners Court

The Hutchinson County Commissioners’ Court will consider a range of routine and substantive items, including approval of the external audit engagement with Doshier, Pickens & Francis LLC, a joint primary election services contract, and the replacement of Sheriff’s Department vehicle Unit #8839. Additional matters include a new employee hire for the County Attorney’s office, a front‑end loader purchase, and updates on ARP grant projects and the county burn ban.

• Approve external audit engagement with Doshier, Pickens & Francis LLC
• Approve Joint Primary Election Services Contract with Republican and Democratic Parties
• Approve replacement of Sheriff’s Department vehicle Unit #8839
• Approve purchase of a front end loader through Source Well
• Consider burn ban or rescind burn ban

The court voted unanimously to suspend the LIFI grant project after discussion of cost uncertainties. It also approved the purchase of a front‑end loader from Warren Cat for $288,981.45, with one commissioner voting against. Additional items approved unanimously included the external audit engagement, primary election contracts, the county boat agent agreement, and the sheriff’s vehicle purchase using SB22 funds.

• Approved suspension of the LIFI Grant Project (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of front‑end loader from Warren Cat for $288,981.45 (4‑1)
• Approved engagement letter for external audit (unanimous)
• Approved joint primary election services contracts and resolution (unanimous)
• Approved Texas Parks & Wildlife County Boat Agent Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved sheriff’s department vehicle purchase using SB22 funds for $77,792.69 (unanimous)
• Approved interlocal agreement with City of Sanford for road repair (unanimous)
• Approved line‑item changes, transfers, and budget amendments (unanimous)

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court will meet to discuss county operations and conduct a budget workshop. The body will consider several administrative approvals, including a Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Policy and official bonds. The meeting also includes a review of ARP grant projects and a potential decision on a burn ban.

• Consideration of a Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Policy
• $3,000.00 Bond for Robert Duane Chisholm, Road Superintendent
• $5,000.00 Bond for Lesha Krieg, County Auditor
• Replacement of Sheriffs Office vehicle Unit # 8839
• Decision to approve or rescind a burn ban

The court unanimously approved a $5,000 bond for County Auditor Lesha Krieg and a $3,000 bond for Road Superintendent Robert Duane Chisholm. It also approved a $207.45 fuel reimbursement for Constable Hartranft, enrollment in a TAC cybersecurity training course, and line‑item budget changes. Additional approvals included acceptance of museum donations and disposal of obsolete office equipment.

• Approved $5,000 bond for Lesha Krieg, County Auditor (unanimous)
• Approved $3,000 bond for Robert Duane Chisholm, Road Superintendent (unanimous)
• Approved $207.45 fuel reimbursement for Constable Hartranft (unanimous)
• Approved enrollment in TAC cybersecurity training course (unanimous)
• Approved line‑item changes, transfers, and budget amendments (unanimous)
• Approved acceptance of museum drop‑box donations (unanimous)
• Approved disposal of obsolete office equipment, including Sheriff Langwell's items (unanimous)
• Approved motion to adjourn the meeting (unanimous)

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court will meet to discuss several interlocal agreements and the potential alteration of Old Stinnett Highway. The body will also canvass the November 4, 2025 Constitutional Amendment Election and vote for a position on the Appraisal District Board of Directors.

• Alteration of Old Stinnett Highway in Section 68, Block 46, H&TC Ry. Co. Survey
• FY2026/2027 Interlocal Agreement with the Regional Public Defender for Capital Cases
• Interlocal fire protection agreement with Carson County ESD
• Canvass of the November 4, 2025 Constitutional Amendment Election
• Sale of struck off tax properties and tax deeds

The court approved all consent agenda items, several interlocal agreements, a road alteration, casting votes for the appraisal district board, the September auditor's report, budget transfers, and a counter offer for a tax deed sale. All motions passed with unanimous aye votes.

• Approved all consent agenda items (unanimous)
• Approved FY2026/2027 interlocal agreement with Regional Public Defender (unanimous)
• Approved interlocal fire protection agreement with Carson County ESD (unanimous)
• Approved alteration of Old Stinnett Highway road (unanimous)
• Approved casting votes for appraisal district board: 693 to Carrie Kimmel, 691 to Ben Bentley (unanimous)
• Approved monthly auditor’s report for September 30, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of $831.81 from contingency (unanimous)
• Approved counter offer of $250 for tax deed lot 37, Block 14, Unit B (unanimous)

Commissioners Court

The Hutchinson County Commissioners Court will decide on several contracts, appointments, and policy items, including a $1,000 bond for an administrative assistant and a total loss offer for a sheriff's department vehicle. They will also consider a grant contract, memoranda of understanding with Moore County and ICE, and a potential burn ban change. Additional items cover museum staffing, ARP grant updates, and budget adjustments.

• Consider and/or approve $1,000.00 bond for Shasta Kay Hughes, Administrative Assistant Juvenile Probation
• Consider and/or approve acceptance of the total loss offer from Texas Association of Counties for the Sheriff's department 2024 Ford Explorer, VIN #8839
• Consider and/or approve LIFI Grant Contract
• Consider and/or approve MOU with Moore County for inmate housing and new jail savings fund
• Consider and/or approve contract with Ooma for Courthouse elevator emergency line service

The court unanimously approved a memorandum of understanding with Immigration Customs Enforcement to adopt the SB 8 warrant service officer program. Several contracts and agreements were also approved, including the LIFI grant, OOMA elevator emergency line service, and a $1,000 bond for an administrative assistant. The total‑loss offer for the sheriff’s department Ford Explorer was accepted, and a $3,881.28 budget transfer was authorized.

• Approved LIFI grant contract (unanimous)
• Approved re‑appointment of Sheriff J. Dale Butler to the TPC Board of Trustees (unanimous)
• Approved OOMA contract for courthouse elevator emergency line service (unanimous)
• Approved $1,000 bond for Shasta Kay Hughes, Administrative Assistant Juvenile Probation (unanimous)
• Approved acceptance of total‑loss offer from Texas Association of Counties for 2024 Ford Explorer, cash value $35,868.17 (unanimous)
• Approved MOU with Moore County for inmate housing and transfer of funds to New Jail Savings Fund (unanimous)
• Approved MOU with Immigration Customs Enforcement to comply with SB 8 (Warrant Service Officer Program) (unanimous)
• Approved budget transfer of $3,881.28 from County Attorney contingency to County Attorney Supplement (unanimous)

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court will discuss 2026 resolutions for indigent defense and auditor salaries. The body is also considering several contracts, grant agreements, and equipment purchases for county operations.

• Purchase of two Sheriffs' Department vehicles from Dana Safety Supply
• Line item transfer of $3,000.00 from unused deputies salary to Secretary and Records Clerk items
• Consideration of 2026 Indigent Defense Resolution and SB 22 Grant Agreement
• Review of new supplemental insurance rates from The Hartford for retirees over 65
• Approval of road crossing for Fiberlight LLC

The Commissioners Court approved numerous items, including the 2026 indigent defense resolution, supplemental insurance for retirees, the SB 22 grant, a SAVNS award contract, a fee waiver for Fiberlight LLC, the Everbridge renewal, a $3,000 line‑item transfer for sheriff staff, purchase of two sheriff vehicles, library and museum donations, and the sale of a tax‑delinquent property. No action was taken on the burn ban. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved 2026 indigent defense resolution (unanimous)
• Approved over‑65 retirees supplemental insurance with $320.88 county increase (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 SB 22 grant agreement (unanimous)
• Approved SAVNS award contract (unanimous)
• Approved Fiberlight LLC road crossing and waived $1,000 fee (unanimous)
• Approved Everbridge 3‑year renewal contract (unanimous)
• Approved $3,000 line‑item transfer from deputies salary to secretary and records clerk (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of two sheriff department Ford F‑150 vehicles (unanimous)

Commissioners Court

The Hutchinson County Commissioners Court will consider a range of items, including bond approvals, fee settings, and operational matters. Key actions include approving a $500,000 amended bond for Judge Cindy Irwin and a $1,000 continuation certificate bond for Peace Officer John Howeth. The court will also set Sheriff and Constable fees for 2026 and decide on a burn ban status. Additional agenda items cover nominations to the Appraisal District Board, a contract with the District Attorney, and budget line‑item changes.

• Amended Bond for Judge Cindy Irwin, Public Official – $500,000
• Continuation Certificate Bond for John Howeth, Peace Officer – $1,000
• Sheriff and Constable Fees for 2026
• Nomination of Carrie Kimmell and Ben Bentley to the Hutchinson County Appraisal District Board
• Contract between the District Attorney and the Panhandle Auto Burglary Theft Unit

The Hutchinson County Commissioners Court unanimously approved the 2026 term of the court and a resolution declaring September as National Preparedness Month. It also approved several bond amendments, including a $500,000 bond for Judge Cindy Irwin and a $1,000 bond for Peace Officer John Howeth. Additionally, the court approved sheriff and constable fees for 2026 and sold a tax‑sale property for $500.

• Approved Consent Agenda items (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 term of court (unanimous)
• Approved resolution declaring September National Preparedness Month (unanimous)
• Approved Auditor’s monthly reports for July and August 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved $1,000 bond for Peace Officer John Howeth (unanimous)
• Approved $500,000 amended bond for Judge Cindy Irwin (unanimous)
• Approved sheriff and constable fees for 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved sale of tax‑sale property (South Half Lots 5 & 6‑7) for $500 (unanimous)

Commissioners Court

The Hutchinson County Commissioners Court will discuss the 2025-2026 budget and tax rate. The body is also considering a $5 million transfer from General Fund reserves to a new Jail Capital Projects Fund.

• Transfer of $5,000,000 from General Fund reserves to a Jail Capital Projects Fund
• Approval of 2025-2026 budget and tax rate
• Polling location changes for Pct. 31 & 41 for the November 4, 2025 election
• Sheriff and Constables fees for 2026
• Texas Department of Agriculture Texans Feeding Texans Home-Delivered Meal Grant Program

The Commissioners Court unanimously approved the creation of a Jail Capital Projects Fund with a $5,000,000 transfer from the General Fund reserves. It also approved a resolution for the Texas Department of Agriculture feeding grant, changed the combined polling location for Precincts 31 & 41 to the county courthouse, and authorized issuance of US Bank credit cards to departments. The court tabled the 2026 Sheriff and Constable fees and approved submitting the 2024 Ford Explorer claim to the Texas Agricultural Commission for assessment.

• Approved consent agenda items (minutes, bills, payroll, equipment disposal) – unanimous
• Approved Texas Dept. of Agriculture Texans Feeding Texans Home‑Delivered Meal Grant program – unanimous
• Approved change of combined polling location for Pct. 31 & 41 to Hutchinson County Courthouse – unanimous
• Approved issuance of US Bank credit cards to various departments – unanimous
• Approved creation of a Jail Capital Projects Fund with $5,000,000 transfer from General Fund reserves – unanimous
• Tabled Sheriff and Constables fees for 2026 pending County Attorney review – unanimous
• Approved submitting claim for 2024 Ford Explorer to TAC for assessment – unanimous
• Approved Ramp Grant Agreement pending County Attorney review – unanimous

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court will hold public hearings regarding proposed tax rates and salary increases. The body will also conduct a budget work session for 2025-2026 and coordinate logistics for the November 4, 2025 Constitutional Amendment Election.

• Public hearing on proposed Tax Rate and proposed Salary Increases
• Public hearing on County Clerk's Records Management Archive and Vitals Plan
• Joint Election and Election Services Agreement between Borger Independent School District and Hutchinson County
• Donation of asphalt millings to the City of Borger Municipal Golf Course
• Consideration of fire mitigation lines in the Stinnett area

The Commissioners Court unanimously approved the consent agenda items and a donation of asphalt millings to the Borger Municipal Golf Course. It also proclaimed September 2025 as Hunger Action Month and approved several election-related items, including the November 4 constitutional amendment election order and a joint election services agreement with Borger ISD. The court approved the fire‑mitigation liability release and the Fritch Library clubroom schedule, and a majority agreed to reduce utility budgets for several county facilities.

• Approved consent agenda items (all voted aye)
• Approved donation of asphalt millings to Borger Municipal Golf Course (all voted aye)
• Proclaimed September 2025 as Hunger Action Month (all voted aye)
• Approved order and notice for November 4, 2025 constitutional amendment election (all voted aye)
• Approved joint election services agreement with Borger ISD (all voted aye)
• Approved fire‑mitigation lines liability release (all voted aye)
• Approved Fritch Library clubroom schedule through Oct. 31, 2025 (all voted aye)
• Approved utility budget reductions for jail, library, courthouse, annexes (majority agreed)

Commissioners Court

The Hutchinson County Commissioners Court will meet on August 11, 2025 to consider a range of items. The agenda includes routine approvals such as minutes, payroll and equipment disposal, as well as substantive actions like adopting the 2025‑2026 tax rate, a budget workshop, and insurance policies. Additional topics cover library LIFI expansion, optional motor‑vehicle fees, and a burn‑ban decision.

• Consider and/or approve the proposed tax rate for 2025‑2026
• Consider and/or approve line item changes, transfers, and/or budget amendments (budget workshop for 2025‑2026)
• Consider and/or approve acceptance of the General Liability and Auto Insurance policy from the Texas Association of Counties for 10/1/2025‑10/1/2026
• Consider and/or approve LIFI expansion application for the Library
• Consider and/or approve the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles imposition of optional fees for 2026

The court unanimously approved a $169,300 LiFi expansion for the county library system. It also approved several finance and operations items, including US Bank credit cards, insurance renewal, vehicle disposal, travel reimbursement, a mutual aid agreement, a fire‑service contract, and a tax‑deed sale.

• Approved LiFi expansion application for $169,300.00 (unanimous)
• Approved issuance of US Bank credit cards to departments (unanimous)
• Approved General Liability & Auto insurance policy renewal (unanimous)
• Approved disposal of 2024 Ford Explorer to TAC for $5,000.00 (unanimous)
• Approved travel reimbursement for Constable Pct. 2 (unanimous)
• Approved PRPC Mutual Aid Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved fire‑service contract with Skellytown for $15,000.00 (unanimous)
• Approved sale of tax‑deed Lots 1‑2, Blk 112 for $500.00 (unanimous)

Commissioners Court

The Hutchinson County Commissioners Court will consider a range of items, including an opioid settlement, a burn ban, and budget matters. It will vote on contracts, travel allowances, and the sale of tax‑defaulted properties. Some items may be moved to executive session for confidential discussion.

• Decision on opting into the Purdue/Sackler opioid settlement
• Decision on imposing or rescinding a burn ban
• Approval of adding County vehicles to the Sheriff's Department Samsara fleet management contract
• Approval of per diem amounts for travel
• Approval of sale of struck‑off tax properties and tax deeds

The Commissioners Court unanimously approved the consent agenda, adopted a $12,759‑per‑year Samsara fleet‑management contract, set new per‑diem meal rates, and transferred $359,000 from the Relief Fund to the General Fund. It also tabled the sheriff vehicle salvage, approved the Purdue/Sackler opioid settlement, authorized the Fritch Library clubroom schedule, and raised the IT director’s salary to $80,000.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Tabled sheriff vehicle salvage item (unanimous)
• Approved Samsara fleet‑management contract $12,759 per year (unanimous)
• Approved per‑diem meal rates $16 breakfast, $19 lunch, $28 dinner (unanimous)
• Approved Purdue/Sackler opioid settlement (unanimous)
• Approved Fritch Library clubroom schedule (unanimous)
• Approved transfer $359,000 from Relief Fund to General Fund (unanimous)
• Approved raise of Richard Hein salary to $80,000 (unanimous)

Commissioners Court

The Hutchinson County Commissioners Court will review a range of items, including updates from the county attorney and appraisal district, and several contract and policy approvals. Key decisions include a request from Camp Meredithville, LLC for mixed‑beverage sales between midnight and 2 a.m., multiple interlocal agreements, and renewal of county insurance coverage. The meeting also covers budget amendments, a burn‑ban vote, and other routine administrative actions.

• Approve Camp Meredithville, LLC request for mixed‑beverage sales between midnight and 2 a.m.
• Approve interlocal agreements with Opportunities Inc., Hansford County, and the Regional Public Defenders office
• Approve renewal of auto and general liability insurance with the Texas Association of Counties (policy 10/1/2025‑10/1/2026)
• Approve change of county credit‑card provider to US Bank
• Consider adoption or rescission of the county burn ban

The Commissioners Court unanimously approved multiple interlocal agreements, a resolution opposing a prohibition on taxpayer‑funded lobbying, and a set of line‑item budget transfers. It also approved the sale of two tax deeds and accepted offers from the Double Diamond Property Owners Association for several lots. All motions carried with an aye vote.

• Approved consent agenda items, including disposal of property (unanimous aye)
• Approved interlocal agreement with Opportunities Inc. (unanimous aye)
• Approved interlocal agreement with Hansford County (unanimous aye)
• Approved interlocal agreement with Regional Public Defenders Office (unanimous aye)
• Approved resolution opposing prohibition of taxpayer‑funded lobbying (unanimous aye)
• Approved line‑item changes, transfers and budget amendments (unanimous aye)
• Approved sale of Jose Diaz tax deed for $2,550 (unanimous aye)
• Approved Double Diamond Property Owners Association offers for multiple lots (unanimous aye)

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court will conduct a budget workshop for the 2025-2026 cycle. The body is also deciding on health insurance renewals, a burn ban, and an agreement with the City of Fritch for outdoor warning sirens.

• Amended interlocal agreement with the City of Fritch for outdoor warning sirens
• Texas Association of Counties health insurance renewal for 2025-2026
• Annual Financial Report for fiscal year ending September 30, 2024
• Sale of struck off tax properties and tax deeds
• Budget Workshop for 2025-2026

The Commissioners Court unanimously approved the Texas Association of Counties health‑insurance renewal for 2025‑2026 with a 6.20% increase paid by the county. It also approved an interlocal agreement for outdoor warning sirens, accepted the May auditor’s report, and adopted line‑item budget changes. Donations to the county museum and the sale of several tax‑delinquent lots were approved as well.

• Approved consent agenda items, including correction to minutes 06‑09‑2025 (unanimous)
• Approved interlocal agreement with City of Fritch for outdoor warning sirens (unanimous)
• Approved acceptance of monthly auditor’s report for May 31, 2025 (unanimous)
• Tabled annual financial report for FY ending Sep 30, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved Texas Association of Counties health‑insurance renewal 2025‑2026 with 6.20% increase (unanimous)
• Approved line‑item changes, transfers, and budget amendments (unanimous)
• Approved donations to Hutchinson County Museum ($100 Crown Supply; $25 each Jack E Jordan and Tonie S Jordan) (unanimous)
• Approved sale of tax‑delinquent properties to Jackie Weaver for $250 each (unanimous)

Commissioners Court

The Hutchinson County Commissioners Court will meet for a special session to discuss a specific insurance matter. The body is considering the approval of a claim for a wrecked Sheriff Department vehicle.

• Insurance claim for a wrecked Sheriff Department vehicle

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court will hold a budget workshop for 2025-2026 and review the 2025 Budget Calendar. The body is also deciding on insurance renewals, property insurance, and agreements with several community service organizations.

• Blue Cross Blue Shield Insurance Renewal with a 6.20% increase for FY 2025-2026
• Property insurance proposal from the Texas Association of Counties
• Agreements with Buttercup House, High Plains Food Bank, HutchCares, and other agencies
• Sale of struck off tax properties and tax deeds
• Budget Workshop for Budget 2025-2026

The Commissioners Court approved the Consent Agenda, the Texas Association of Counties property‑insurance proposal, and the 2025 budget calendar. It adopted agreements with local nonprofits and a Memorandum of Understanding with the Texas Prison Coalition to use the RESET Diversion Center, naming Judge Irwin as the county designee. The court also awarded the lowest gravel bid to Canadian River Sand & Gravel, accepted a library memorial donation, and approved the sale of multiple tax deeds. All motions passed unanimously except the nonprofit agreements, which had one abstention.

• Approved Consent Agenda items (including disposal of old shelf) – unanimous
• Approved Texas Association of Counties property insurance proposal – unanimous
• Approved agreements with nonprofit groups (Buttercup House, High Plains Food Bank, etc.) – 3 aye, 1 abstain
• Approved 2025 budget calendar – unanimous
• Approved MOU with TPC for RESET Diversion Center, Judge Irwin as designee – unanimous
• Approved award of lowest gravel bid to Canadian River Sand & Gravel – unanimous
• Approved library memorial donation from Phillis and Scott Steger – unanimous
• Approved sale of multiple tax deeds/offers (offers $100–$28,222) – unanimous

Commissioners Court

The Hutchinson County Commissioners Court will discuss a possible burn ban or its rescission and will review line‑item changes, transfers, and budget amendments. Other items include a records‑management archive project for the County Clerk, claims for damage to county vehicles, and the sale of tax‑default properties. The meeting also includes routine consent agenda items such as minutes, bills, payroll, and equipment disposal.

• Consider and/or approve burn ban or rescind burn ban
• Consider and/or approve line item changes, transfers, and/or budget amendments
• Consider and/or approve County Clerk Records Management Archive Project with Terralogic Document Systems and Avenu
• Consider and/or approve submitting claims for damage to the IT Department's 2022 Chevy Silverado and the Sheriff's Department's 2023 Dodge Durango
• Consider and/or approve sale of struck‑off tax properties and tax deeds

The court approved the consent agenda, the monthly auditor’s report, and several IT‑related actions, including issuing a $1,500 CITI credit card to IT Director Richard Hein and assigning him as Intermedia phone system account owner. It also approved claims for county vehicles, a learning agreement with West Texas A&M, and an IT internship. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved consent agenda items (unanimously)
• Approved issuance of $1,500 CITI credit card to IT Director Richard Hein (unanimously)
• Approved assigning Richard Hein as Intermedia phone system account owner (unanimously)
• Approved claim for IT Department 2022 Chevy Silverado damage (unanimously)
• Approved claim for Sheriff’s Department 2023 Dodge Durango damage (unanimously)
• Approved West Texas A&M Learning Agreement with IT Director (unanimously)
• Approved IT intern position (10 hrs/week, $10/hr) (unanimously)
• Approved budget line‑item changes, transfers, and amendments (unanimously)

Commissioners Court

The Hutchinson County Commissioners Court will consider routine consent agenda items such as minutes, auditor reports, bill payments, payroll, and equipment disposal. On the regular agenda, the Court will vote on a resolution naming May Treatment Court Month, transfer contingency funds to account 100-503-5710 for a Crowdstrike renewal, approve a property insurance proposal, set cell‑phone allowances for two staff members, and discuss a request to construct an OH electric line along with several other items.

• Transfer contingency funds to account 100-503-5710 for Crowdstrike renewal
• Approve cell phone allowance up to $50 for Alan Wells and $100 for Felix Sandoval
• Approve request to construct OH Electric Line
• Approve Library Amnesty Period, May 19‑June 3, 2025
• Consider resolution declaring May as Treatment Court Month

The court unanimously approved the sale of four tax‑delinquent lots for $5,000, transferred contingency funds to pay for Crowdstrike, and adopted a resolution naming May as Treatment Court Month. It also approved a cell‑phone allowance for two employees, a library amnesty period, and a budget amendment package. The property‑insurance proposal from the Texas Association of Counties was tabled for further review. All motions passed with a unanimous aye vote.

• Approved sale of Lots 12‑15, Block 18 for $5,000 (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of contingency funds to 100‑503‑5710 for Crowdstrike (unanimous)
• Approved resolution declaring May as Treatment Court Month (unanimous)
• Approved cell‑phone allowance up to $50 for Alan Wells and $100 for Felix Sandoval (unanimous)
• Approved library amnesty period May 19‑June 3, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved budget line‑item changes, transfers, and amendments (unanimous)
• Approved advertising/opening/awarding bid for Road and Bridge asphalt seal‑coat project (unanimous)
• Tabled Texas Association of Counties property‑insurance proposal for further review (unanimous)

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court will meet to discuss various county operations, including budget amendments and the sale of struck off tax properties. The body will also consider agreements for inmate housing and fiber optic installations for library branches.

• Agreement for Inmate Housing Class C Inmates
• Fiber optics for all branches of the Library
• Sale of struck off tax properties and tax deeds
• Service Agreement between SAVNS and SylogistGov
• Decision to approve or rescind a burn ban

The court approved a request to allow fireworks sales in Hutchinson County from May 21 to May 26, 2025, with a 3‑2 vote. It also unanimously approved the consent agenda, the auditor’s monthly report, service agreements for SAVNS and inmate housing, a library clubroom schedule, a fiber‑optics grant application, and a line‑item transfer for siren maintenance. The meeting adjourned at 10:11 a.m.

• Consent agenda approved (unanimous)
• Auditor’s monthly report approved (unanimous)
• SAVNS service agreement approved (unanimous)
• Inmate housing agreement approved (unanimous)
• Fireworks sales order approved (3-2)
• Borger Library clubroom schedule approved (unanimous)
• Fiber optics grant application approved (unanimous)
• Siren maintenance line‑item transfer approved (unanimous)

Commissioners Court

The Hutchinson County Commissioners Court will meet on April 14, 2025 to consider a range of items. Key decisions include how to apply $22,234.86 received from opioid settlement funds, approval of a lease for the county airport hangar, and a possible burn ban. The court will also review a purchase of fleet‑management software for the Sheriff’s Department and discuss line‑item budget changes. Public comment is limited to five minutes per speaker.

• Approve use of $22,234.86 from opioid settlement funds
• Approve lease agreement for Hutchinson County Airport hangar
• Approve purchase of Samsara fleet management software for the Sheriff’s Department
• Consider and/or approve burn ban or rescind burn ban
• Consider and/or approve line‑item changes, transfers, and budget amendments

The court voted to rescind the county burn ban. It approved $22,234.86 from the opioid settlement to fund the Drug Court. It approved a $4,212 annual contract for Samsara fleet‑management software for the Sheriff’s Department. It approved the sale of several tax‑delinquent properties for $250 each.

• Rescinded burn ban (All voted aye)
• Approved $22,234.86 opioid settlement funds to Drug Court (All voted aye)
• Approved purchase of Samsara fleet‑management software $4,212 annually (All voted aye)
• Approved airport hangar lease agreement (All voted aye)
• Approved discount fuel application at the airport (All voted aye)
• Approved payment of $3,476.50 to J.W.’s Collision Repair for sheriff’s vehicle (All voted aye)
• Tabled grader lines project for Stinnett fire mitigation (All voted aye)
• Approved sale of tax‑delinquent Lot 1, Tr 39, Bugbee Heights for $250 (All voted aye)

Commissioners Court

The Hutchinson County Commissioners Court will consider a range of items, including the county's burn ban, out‑of‑state travel for Judge Mosley, and cell‑phone allowances for staff. Additional agenda points cover the auditor's February report, a credit‑card issuance for the 316th District Court, and updates on ARP grant projects and disaster declarations.

• Consider and/or approve burn ban or rescind burn ban
• Consider and/or approve out‑of‑state travel for Judge Mosley to attend the National Council of Family and Juvenile Court Judges Conference in Chicago, IL
• Consider and/or approve cell phone allowance up to $50.00 a month for Maintenance Supervisor
• Consider and/or approve cell phone allowance up to $100.00 a month for I.T. Director
• Consider and/or approve issuance of Citi Credit Card to 316th District Court

The Court unanimously approved the consent agenda items and the February 2025 auditor’s report. It also approved a $1,500 Citi credit card for the district court, out‑of‑state travel for Judge Mosley, a new MOU with the National Park Service through 2030, and cell‑phone allowances for staff. A resolution supporting SB 1377 and HB 3000 was adopted, and the Court voted to let the existing disaster declaration expire while approving an outdoor burn ban. All actions were approved by unanimous voice vote.

• Approved consent agenda items (all aye)
• Approved February 2025 auditor’s report (all aye)
• Approved issuance of $1,500 Citi credit card to district court (all aye)
• Approved out‑of‑state travel for Judge Mosley to Chicago conference (all aye)
• Approved MOU with National Park Service through 2030 (all aye)
• Approved $50/month cell phone allowance for Maintenance Supervisor (all aye)
• Approved outdoor burn ban order (all aye)
• Allowed disaster declaration to expire as of March 24, 2025 (no action taken, all aye)

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court will meet for a special session to discuss personnel matters in executive session. The body may take action on these matters following the closed session.

• Executive Session regarding personnel matters (Section 551.074)

Commissioners Court

The Hutchinson County Commissioners Court will review routine consent items such as meeting minutes, bill payments, and payroll. It will discuss a $1,000 bond for Probation Officer Amber Wells and a proposal for North Plains Electric Cooperative to build an overhead electric line. Additional items include a private road name change, a burn‑ban decision, and updates on road, bridge, and airport reports.

• Approve minutes from the previous Commissioners Court meeting
• Approve payment of bills
• Approve $1,000.00 bond for Amber Wells, Probation Officer
• Consider North Plains Electric Cooperative to construct an overhead electric line
• Approve change of private road name from #10 Snider Ln to Payton Pl

Commissioners Court

The Hutchinson County Commissioners Court will meet on Feb. 10, 2025 to approve routine items and discuss several specific proposals. Items include a facility use request from the Borger Chamber of Commerce, a $5,000 continuation bond for Deputy County Auditor Tiffany Kay Phelan, and the purchase of a jail transportation van. The Court will also consider a burn ban decision, ARP grant projects, and the placement of road and bridge equipment in a Purple Wave auction.

• Facility use request by the Borger Chamber of Commerce
• $5,000 continuation bond for Tiffany Kay Phelan, Deputy County Auditor
• Road & bridge equipment to be placed in Purple Wave auction
• Purchase of a jail transportation van
• Consideration of a burn ban or rescind burn ban

Commissioners Court

The Hutchinson County Commissioners Court will meet on Feb. 4, 2025 for a regular session. The court will hear public comments, limited to five minutes per speaker, and will review the policies and procedures that guide department heads. No specific actions or votes are listed on the agenda.

• Call to Order, Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation
• Public comment – 5 minutes per person (signed participation form required)
• Review of policies and procedures for department heads

Commissioners Court

The Hutchinson County Commissioners Court will meet on February 3, 2025. The agenda includes public comment, an executive‑session consultation with the county attorney, and a vote on any actions from that session. Commissioners will also discuss and possibly approve changes to the county salary schedule. The meeting will end with a motion to adjourn.

• Executive session consultation with attorney (Section 551.071)
• Consider and approve any actions resulting from executive session
• Discuss and approve changes to the county salary schedule
• Public comment – 5 minutes per person with signed participation form
• Motion to adjourn

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court will meet to discuss various administrative approvals, including insurance renewals and land use agreements. The body will consider the sale of several county vehicles via auction and review budget amendments.

• Renewal of airport liability insurance and payment of $7,023.37
• Auction of four Sheriff Dept. Tahoes and one Airport Van via Purple Wave Auction
• Fire Marshall Bond for Jason Pender in the amount of $5,000.00
• Land Use Agreement with Texas Forest Service
• Consideration of a burn ban or rescinding a burn ban

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court will meet to discuss the 2025 County Investment Policy and a memorandum of understanding with the FAA. The body will also consider various personnel bonds, facility use fees, and budget amendments.

• 2025 Hutchinson County Investment Policy
• MOU between Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration and Hutchinson County
• Bonds for Monica Wagner ($10,000), Angelica Hartranft ($2,000), Jessica Kay ($2,000), and Roman Alejandro ($2,000)
• Renewal and extension of Depository Contract for Interbank
• Sale of struck off tax properties and tax deeds

Commissioners Court

The Hutchinson County Commissioners Court will hold a special session on January 1, 2025, to swear in newly elected officials. The meeting will be held in the County Courthouse in Stinnett, Texas.

• Swearing in of Newly Elected Officials
• Public comment period (5 minutes per person)
• Potential executive sessions for attorney consultation, real property, and personnel matters