Winkler County public meetings in 2025

Commissioners' Court

The Commissioners' Court will decide on the 2025 tax roll and the 2026 salary schedule for county employees and elected officials. The body will also consider several construction projects and various vendor contracts. Additional items include the appointment of subordinate officers and the approval of construction claims.

• Approval of 2025 tax roll and 2026 salary schedule
• Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) delivery method for Wellness Center, Records Retention Center, and Sheriff's Office Expansion
• Contract with Tyler Technologies for $36,930.00 for Judicial and Corrections software
• Payment of $54,520.19 to Winkler County Appraisal District for 1st Quarter pro-rate share
• Maintenance contract with Otis Elevator Company for $11,328.83

The Winkler County Commissioners' Court approved the sale/trade of the old Wink Community Center and lots with Wink-Loving Independent School District, along with a consent agenda covering payroll, bills, and claims. The court also approved several purchases, including three Chevrolet Tahoes for the Sheriff's office, a conference display, and fire truck recertification. A behavioral health hospital proposal was discussed but deferred for further review.

• Approved sale/trade of old Wink Community Center and lots with Wink-Loving ISD (unanimous)
• Approved $233,161 for three Chevrolet Tahoes for Sheriff's office (unanimous)
• Approved $68,491 for new pump control system at Wink Parks Athletic fields (unanimous)
• Approved $63,573.80 AV installation contract for Airport Terminal Building (unanimous)
• Approved $19,036 to Diamond Rescue Supplies for fire pumper recertification (unanimous)
• Approved $5,375.93 conference display purchase from Hi-Fidelity (unanimous)
• Approved $39,940 septic installation contract with R&R Construction at Airport Terminal (unanimous)
• Deferred behavioral health hospital discussion to later date (no vote)

Commissioners' Court

The Commissioners' Court will decide on continuing a burn ban in unincorporated areas and awarding a gasoline bid for the 2026 fleet. The body will also review construction claims for the county airport, wellness center, and Kermit Park irrigation. Other items include budget amendments and the gift of an ambulance to Jeff Davis County.

• Purchase and installation of 9 computers for Sheriff's Office vehicles for $73,145.00
• Decision on continuing burn ban in unincorporated areas
• Awarding bid for 2026 calendar year county fleet gasoline
• Gift of one 2013 Ford F-550 ambulance to Jeff Davis County
• Construction claims for Winkler County Airport Terminal, Wellness Center, and Kermit Park Irrigation

Commissioners' Court

The Commissioners' Court will discuss contracts for the Sheriff's office expansion and Records Retention Center. The body is also deciding on airport updates and various construction claims.

• Contract with R&R Construction for $39,940.00 for septic installation at Winkler County Airport Terminal
• Contracts with Parkhill for schematic design and price estimation for Sheriff's office expansion and Records Retention Center
• Request for $19,170.00 in roadway materials from the Texas Department of Transportation
• Two $5,000.00 donations from Oxy First Responder Donation Program for Emergency Management and EMS
• Transfer of $48,950.00 from County Attorneys Pre-Trial funds to the Probation account

Commissioners' Court

The Commissioners' Court will consider the trade or sale of the Old Wink Community Center and adjoining lots with Wink-Loving ISD. They will hear a presentation about a proposed behavioral health hospital from Medical Center Health System. The Court will also discuss tax‑abatement guidelines for the county and the Hospital District, and will vote on several procurement contracts and payments.

• Trade/sale of Old Wink Community Center and lots with Wink‑Loving ISD
• Presentation on construction of a behavioral health hospital by Medical Center Health System
• Discussion of tax‑abatement guidelines for Winkler County and the Hospital District
• Purchase of a conference display from Hi‑Fidelity for $5,375.93
• Payment of $233,161.00 to Caldwell Country Chevrolet for three 2024 Chevrolet Tahoe vehicles for the Sheriff's Office

Commissioners' Court

The Winkler County Commissioners' Court will approve routine items such as payroll and bills over $500, and will consider several specific payments and a fund transfer. Key decisions include a $175,000 transfer from the Committed Meals Building funds into the current budget, payments for airport liability renewal, park irrigation equipment, and a road‑grade material contract. The Court will also set county holidays for 2026 and discuss budget line‑item adjustments and amendments.

• Approve transfer of $175,000 from Committed Meals Building funds into the current budget
• Approve payment of $38,878 to AirMedCare Network for County‑wide membership for 2026
• Approve payment of $48,893 to PMTS for well VFD control panel for Wink Park irrigation
• Approve payment of $7,700 to Diamond A Ranch for caliche from budgeted lateral road funds
• Approve payment of $1,148 to Avsurance Corporation for Winkler County Airport liability renewal for 2026

The Commissioners’ Court approved a property tax rate of $0.4581 and adopted the proposed budget. It also approved several payments and contracts, including a $40,000 shelving unit for the sheriff’s office and various equipment repairs. Construction claims for the airport terminal, county library, and senior recreation center were authorized. All motions passed with unanimous or near‑unanimous votes.

• Adopted tax rate $0.4581 (Ayes: Stevens, Wolf, Berzoza, Glander; Noes: None)
• Approved $40,000 shelving unit for Sheriff’s office (Ayes: Stevens, Berzoza, Lujan; Noes: None; Absent: Wolf)
• Approved $15,993.51 payment to AVFUEL for County Airport (Ayes: Stevens, Berzoza, Lujan; Noes: None; Absent: Wolf)
• Approved $17,650 payment to Southern Kraft Builders for ball‑park sunshades (Ayes: Stevens, Wolf, Berzoza, Lujan; Noes: None)
• Approved $3,794 payment to Odessa Fence for EMS gate repairs (Ayes: Stevens, Wolf, Berzoza, Lujan; Noes: None)
• Approved airport terminal construction claims (Ayes: Stevens, Wolf, Berzoza, Lujan; Noes: None)
• Approved Winkler County Library construction claims (Ayes: Stevens, Wolf, Berzoza, Lujan; Noes: None)
• Approved $37,600.90 roof repair for Senior Recreation Center (Ayes: Stevens, Wolf, Berzoza, Lujan; Noes: None)

Commissioners' Court

The Winkler County Commissioners' Court will consider a series of consent agenda items, including payroll, routine bills, and several specific payments. It will also discuss and vote on a pipeline construction and indemnity contract with Salt Creek Midstream, LLC for a crossing on County Road 101, as well as other contracts and budget adjustments. Additional topics include airport hangar rental, health services fund transfer, and various infrastructure repair and construction payments.

• Consider pipeline construction and indemnity contract with Salt Creek Midstream, LLC for County Road 101 crossing
• Approve $95.00 payment to Literacy Coalition of the Permian Basin for Kermit Library membership
• Approve $2,733.80 payment to Southern Tire Mart for 12 sheriff vehicle tires
• Approve $15,840.00 payment to Southern Kraft Builders for electrical work at Kermit Park concession stand
• Approve $24,460.00 payment to All Star for jail walk‑in freezer repairs

Commissioners' Court

The Winkler County Commissioners' Court will consider a consent agenda that includes several routine approvals and payments. Specific items include a $27,983.47 payment to AVFUEL for the county airport and a $37,600.90 payment to Maverick Roofing for the roof at the Winkler County Senior Recreation Center. The court will also discuss and approve various construction and repair claims, line‑item adjustments, and budget amendments.

• Approve $27,983.47 payment to AVFUEL for County Airport
• Approve $5,900.00 payment to Diamond A Ranch for caliche from lateral road funds
• Approve $2,574.07 payment to South Plains Implement, Ltd. for John Deere Gator repair
• Approve $6,370.21 purchase of a freezer for the meals kitchen
• Approve $37,600.90 payment to Maverick Roofing for roof at Winkler County Senior Recreation Center

Commissioners' Court

The Commissioners' Court will hold public hearings on the proposed 2026 county budget and employee salaries. The body intends to adopt the 2026 budget and approve a 2025 tax rate of $0.4851.

• Approval of 2025 tax rate of $0.4851
• Shelving unit for WCSO not to exceed $40,000.00
• Kermit pool repairs not to exceed $30,000.00
• Payment of $17,650.00 to Southern Kraft Builders, Inc for ball park sunshade covers
• Payment of $15,993.51 to AVFUEL for County Airport

Commissioners' Court

The Winkler County Commissioners' Court will hold a regular meeting to vote on the proposed tax rate and confirm a public hearing date of September 8, 2025. The agenda includes numerous consent items such as approving contracts for substance abuse treatment, juvenile services, inmate agreements, and various payments, as well as construction claims and budget adjustments.

• Vote on proposed tax rate and confirm public hearing date of September 8, 2025
• Pipeline construction and indemnity contract with Grand Prix Pipeline LLC for 5 road crossings (CR201, 203, 210, 401, 404)
• Payment to Winkler County Appraisal District of $48,706.79 for 4th quarter pro-rate share
• Inmate agreements with City of Kermit and Ector County for housing prisoners
• New golf cart shed parking lot construction by Rudis Paving for $27,975.00

The Winkler County Commissioners’ Court unanimously approved a series of payments and contracts, including a $250,000 deposit into the CDARS Investment Program at Prosperity Bank. Other approvals covered a $85,000 paving contract for Wink Park, radio equipment for the sheriff’s office, and technology purchases for the Justice of the Peace offices. All motions passed with four votes in favor and none against.

• Approved $250,000 deposit to Prosperity Bank CDARS Investment Program (unanimous)
• Approved $85,000 payment to Rudis Paving for Wink Park asphalt paving (unanimous)
• Approved $57,691.26 payment to Motorola Solutions for six APX8500 radios (unanimous)
• Approved $29,000 payment to Bolinger, Segars, Gilbert & Moss for audited financial statements (unanimous)
• Approved $4,085.57 payment to Dell Technologies for new computer for JP 2 office (unanimous)
• Approved $2,880.00 payment to Womack Door & Window for sheriff’s office door service (unanimous)
• Approved $16,331.65 purchase of shelving and furniture for Wink Library (unanimous)
• Approved $10,013.05 payment to United States Postal Service for personalized stamped envelopes (unanimous)

Commissioners' Court

The Winkler County Commissioners' Court will consider a consent agenda that includes payroll, bills over $500, and several payment approvals. It will review and approve a contract with Tienert for airport terminal construction and approve payments for airport fuel, caliche, machinery repairs, and video systems. The court will also consider optional fees, the sheriffs' and constables' fee schedule for 2026, and discuss budget amendments and line‑item adjustments.

• Approve payment of $13,806.19 to AVFUEL for County Airport
• Approve payment of $6,090.00 to Diamond A Ranch for caliche from lateral road funds
• Approve payment of $5,204.17 to Yellowhouse Machinery Co. for repairs to Etneyre Distributor
• Approve payment of $13,319.60 to Motorola Solutions for two M500 ICV in‑car video systems
• Review and approve contract with Tienert for Airport Terminal Construction

Commissioners' Court

The Winkler County Commissioners' Court will consider appointing the Tax Assessor Collector to calculate no-new-revenue and voter-approval tax rates. The body will also review various infrastructure payments, interlocal agreements, and budget amendments.

• Appointment of Minerva Soltero to calculate county tax rates
• Interlocal agreements for medical examiner services and Regional Public Defender For Capital Cases
• Change order for Kermit Park Irrigation project totaling $21,065.00
• Purchase of shelving and furniture for Wink Library for $16,331.65
• Payment of $10,013.05 to USPS for Tax Assessor stamped envelopes

At the June 23, 2025 meeting, the Court unanimously approved the continuation of the burn ban in unincorporated areas of Winkler County. The Court also approved a series of payments and contracts, including a $3,049.99 purchase of a 2000‑gallon Fimco sprayer for the county airport, a $12,590.05 camera system for the Wink Sports Complex, and a $47,000.00 electrical service installation for the county golf course. Additional approvals covered paving contracts, equipment repairs, and HVAC replacements totaling several hundred thousand dollars.

• Approved continuation of the burn ban in unincorporated areas (4-0)
• Approved purchase of 2000‑gallon Fimco sprayer for airport – $3,049.99 (4-0)
• Approved installation of camera system at Wink Sports Complex – $12,590.05 (4-0)
• Approved electrical service for golf course – up to $47,000.00 (4-0)
• Approved payment to Rudis Paving for PCT 3 barn area and Kermit Park paving – $64,790.00 (4-0)
• Approved asphalt installation around Wink Barn – up to $50,000.00 (4-0)
• Approved payment to All Star Heating & Cooling for recreation center AC replacement – $12,650.00 (4-0)
• Approved payment to ODP Business Solutions for vertical filing cabinets – $2,986.26 (4-0)

Commissioners' Court

The Commissioners' Court will consider a range of payments and contracts, including a $250,000 deposit into the CDARS Investment Program, purchases of radios and software for the Sheriff's Department, and an $85,000 paving contract for PCT 2 Wink Park. The meeting also includes routine approvals of payroll, bills over $500, and various county reports. Additional items cover budget adjustments, line‑item approvals, and a budget workshop.

• Approve $250,000 deposit in the demand deposit account with Proserity Bank for the CDARS Investment Program
• Approve $57,691.26 payment to Motorola Solutions for six APX8500 radios for the Sheriff's Department
• Approve $85,000 payment to Rudis Paving for PCT 2 Wink Park asphalt paving
• Approve $29,000 payment to Bolinger, Segars, Gilbert & Moss, L.L.P for audited financial statements (FY 2024)
• Approve $1,133 renewal contract with Revver Co. for the Judge's record retention program

Commissioners' Court

The Commissioners' Court will discuss a cost increase recommendation from BRW for the wellness center. The meeting also includes a budget workshop.

• BRW recommendation opinion of probable cost increase for wellness center
• Budget workshop

Commissioners' Court

The Winkler County Commissioners' Court will consider a series of payments, contracts, and equipment purchases, including payroll approvals and various facility repairs. Items include a $49,989.67 contract with Rudis Paving for PCT 2 barn area paving, a $35,000 contract for four AC units at the Kermit Library, and a $12,590.05 camera system for the Wink Sports Complex. The Court will also discuss budget amendments, line‑item adjustments, and hold a budget workshop. Public comments and monthly reports from county officials will be received.

• Approve $49,989.67 payment to Rudis Paving for PCT 2 barn area paving
• Approve $35,000 payment to Central Heating & Air Conditioning for four AC units at Kermit Library
• Approve $12,590.05 payment to Hi‑Fidelity for a camera system at Wink Sports Complex
• Approve $16,156.63 payment to AVFUEL for County Airport services
• Approve purchase of a lawnmower for EMS up to $4,500

The Winkler County Commissioners' Court approved a series of contracts and payments, including awarding paving and irrigation bids, a prison audit, and several equipment purchases. The most significant approval was a $150,740 backhoe loader from Warren Cat. All motions passed unanimously among the commissioners present.

• Awarded asphalt and gravel contract to Sinclair Refining for 2025 paving (2‑0, Berzoza & Lujan)
• Awarded irrigation contract for Winkler County Golf Course (2‑0, Berzoza & Lujan)
• Approved $6,230 Prison Rape Elimination Act audit contract (4‑0)
• Approved $77,281.84 Kofile records imaging contract (4‑0)
• Approved $150,740 purchase of backhoe loader from Warren Cat (3‑0)
• Approved $58,920 purchase of 2023 Dodge 1500 pickup for Sheriff's office (3‑0)
• Approved $48,620 pool plaster contract for Kermit Pool (3‑0)
• Approved $14,800 paving materials and seal coat from Vulcan Materials (3‑0)

Commissioners' Court

The Winkler County Commissioners' Court will consider a consent agenda covering routine items such as payroll, bills over $500, and a $100 surety bond for Elvia Hernandez. The Court will also discuss and approve multiple contracts and purchases, including a $64,790 paving contract, a $47,000 golf‑course electrical upgrade, and a $3,049.99 airport sprayer. Additional items include a fireworks prohibition order, CodeRED extension payments, and approvals of various construction claims, line‑item adjustments, and budget amendments.

• Approve $64,790 payment to Rudis Paving for PCT 3 barn area and Kermit Park paving
• Approve $47,000 installation of electrical service for the county golf course
• Approve $12,304.75 payment to YellowHouse Machinery for John Deere 850K Dozer repairs
• Approve $10,810.15 payment to Onsolve LLC for CodeRED extension with cost sharing among county, City of Kermit, Loving County, and Wink‑Loving ISD
• Approve purchase of a 200‑gallon Fimco sprayer for the airport for $3,049.99

The Commissioners' Court unanimously approved the consent agenda, including payroll, bills, a juvenile detention contract, and park use. It also approved advertising for Wink Park paving bids, a fireworks ban in unincorporated areas, and multiple equipment and paving purchases. All votes were unanimous with no opposition.

• Approved consent agenda including payroll, bills over $500, claims, surety bond, juvenile detention contract, and park use (4-0)
• Approved advertising for Wink Park paving bids, due June 20, opened June 23 (4-0)
• Approved order prohibiting certain fireworks in unincorporated areas (4-0)
• Approved $3,049.99 purchase of 2000-gallon Fimco sprayer for airport (4-0)
• Approved $12,305.75 payment to Yellowhouse Machinery for dozer repairs (4-0)
• Approved $10,810.15 CodeRed Weather Warning extension, with cost sharing (4-0)
• Approved $10,455.00 Motorola APX8500 radio for EMS ambulance (4-0)
• Approved up to $47,000 for golf course electrical service (4-0)

Commissioners' Court

The Commissioners' Court will discuss several equipment and infrastructure payments, including a road safety presentation by Kimley-Horn. The body is deciding on various construction claims and budget amendments.

• Purchase of a Backhoe Loader from Warren Cat for $150,740.00
• Payment of $58,920.00 to Cameron County Dodge for a 2023 Dodge 1500 pickup for the Sheriff's Office
• Payment of $48,620.00 to Southern Kraft Builders for pool plaster at Kermit Pool
• Payment of $48,706.79 to Winkler County Appraisal District for 3rd Quarter pro-rate share
• Installation of an AC unit for Senior Citizens craft building by AllStar LLC for $8,865.00

Commissioners' Court

The Winkler County Commissioners' Court will consider approving contracts for a prison audit, records imaging, and radio equipment, along with payments for machinery repairs and construction claims for various county projects.

• Contract with Verity Ann Tubb for Prison Rape Elimination Act Audit ($6,230.00)
• Kofile records imaging proposal for County Clerk's Office ($77,281.84)
• Payment to Motorola Solutions for radio equipment (up to $10,000.00)
• Asphalt installation around PCT 3 Barn (up to $50,000.00)
• Approve construction claims for Library, Airport, and Parks

Commissioners' Court

The Commissioners' Court will meet to close bidding and award contracts for two projects. These include 2025 paving materials and irrigation for the Winkler County Golf Course.

• Award bid for asphalt and gravel for 2025 paving projects
• Award bid for additional irrigation at Winkler County Golf Course

Commissioners' Court

The Winkler County Commissioners' Court will meet to discuss the airport terminal project and a depository contract extension. The body is also considering several equipment purchases and construction claims. Other items include summer staffing and budget adjustments.

• RFP for Winkler County Airport Terminal project and award of Construction Manager at Risk
• Purchase of walk-in cooler for Meals Kitchen from Commercial Food Service for $24,312.17
• Camera System for Wink Sports Complex by Hi-Fidelity for $12,509.05
• Extension of Depository Contract with West Texas National Bank through May 14, 2027
• Payment to Diamond A Ranch for caliche for lateral roads in the amount of $9,870.00

The court approved the consent agenda, which included March minutes, the treasurer’s report, payroll, bills over $500, claims, a signature card change, attorney fees of $1,950, a $9,870 caliche purchase, a surety bond and a pipeline construction contract. It also approved several specific expenditures and actions, such as a $24,312.17 walk‑in cooler for Meals Kitchen, a camera system for Wink Sports Complex costing $12,509.05, a two‑year extension of the Depository contract with West Texas National Bank, and a $2,925.02 payment for sheriff’s generator maintenance. The court set summer pool dates (May 28 2025 to Aug 3 2025) and adopted budget amendments and line‑item adjustments. All motions passed with unanimous votes.

• Approved consent agenda items including minutes, reports, bills, claims, signature card change, attorney fees $1,950, caliche $9,870, surety bond and pipeline contract (unanimous)
• Approved purchase and installation of walk‑in cooler for Meals Kitchen ($24,312.17) (unanimous)
• Approved award of construction manager for Winkler County Airport Terminal RFP (unanimous)
• Approved purchase and installation of camera system for Wink Sports Complex ($12,509.05) (unanimous)
• Approved two‑year extension of Depository contract with West Texas National Bank (unanimous)
• Approved payment to Warren CAT for sheriff’s office generator maintenance ($2,925.02) (unanimous)
• Approved hiring summer help and set pool opening May 28 2025, closing Aug 3 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved budget amendments and line‑item adjustments (unanimous)

Commissioners' Court

The Winkler County Commissioners' Court will discuss continuing a burn ban in unincorporated areas. The body is also deciding on several facility improvements, vehicle purchases, and construction claims for the airport, library, and Meals on Wheels.

• Continuing burn ban in unincorporated areas based on fire department recommendations
• Purchase of Pct.3 pickup truck from Bayer Motor Co., Inc for $44,454.50
• Seal coating and striping of Courthouse and Kermit Community Center parking lots for $45,800.00
• Asphalt installation to expand Senior Center parking for $27,500.00
• Payment of $15,000.00 to CCS, Inc. for EMS Medical Direction

The Winkler County Commissioners' Court unanimously approved a series of consent‑agenda items, including payroll, a burn‑ban continuation, and several payments for county projects. Major expenditures authorized were a $44,454.50 pickup truck for Precinct 3, $45,800 for courthouse parking lot seal‑coating, $16,000 for park‑sidewalks, $15,000 for EMS medical direction, and a $137,808.75 airport terminal construction claim. The court also adopted budget amendments and approved the opioid‑funds disbursement.

• Approved payroll and bills over $500 (unanimous)
• Continued burn ban in unincorporated areas (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 2025 Chevrolet Silverado $44,454.50 (unanimous)
• Approved $45,800 seal coat and striping of courthouse parking lots (unanimous)
• Approved $16,000 sidewalks for Wink and Kermit Park fitness centers (unanimous)
• Approved $137,808.75 airport terminal construction claim (unanimous)
• Approved $15,000 EMS medical‑direction contract (unanimous)
• Approved budget amendments (unanimous)

General

The Winkler County Commissioners’ Court is meeting to conduct a review of CR313. No other specific actions or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• CR313 Review

Commissioners' Court

The Winkler County Commissioners’ Court will consider and approve several expenditures, including a $73,145 purchase of laptop units and peripherals for nine sheriff units, a $16,517.65 payment to AVFUEL for the county airport, and a $3,144.87 payment to BWI Companies for herbicide and fertilizer for the county golf course. The court will also close bidding and award contracts for projects such as golf‑cart sheds, a barn expansion, a pickup truck, and park irrigation. Additional items include approval of construction claims for Meals on Wheels, the county library, and the airport terminal, as well as discussion of line‑item adjustments and budget amendments. Routine consent agenda items such as payroll approval and monthly reports will also be addressed.

• Approve $73,145 purchase of laptop units and peripherals for nine sheriff units (SB 22 funds)
• Approve $16,517.65 payment to AVFUEL for County Airport
• Approve $3,144.87 payment to BWI Companies, Inc. for herbicide and fertilizer for Winkler County Golf Course
• Close bidding and award bid for Winkler County Golf Cart sheds
• Close bidding and award bid for Pct. 3 barn expansion project

The Commissioners’ Court approved several contracts and payments, including a $888,500 landscaping agreement, a $187,900 cart shed contract, and a $44,454.50 purchase of a county truck. All motions passed unanimously with a 4‑0 vote. Additional items approved were payroll, routine bills over $500, and various small payments. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved $16,517.65 payment to AVFUEL for County Airport (4-0)
• Approved agreement with BRW for design of wellness center in Kermit (4-0)
• Approved $3,144.87 payment to BWI Companies for golf course herbicide/fertilizer (4-0)
• Awarded $187,900.00 contract to Quality Contractors for 20 cart sheds (4-0)
• Awarded $134,080.00 contract to At Home Improvement for barn expansion (4-0)
• Awarded $44,454.50 purchase of 2025 Chevrolet Silverado truck to Bayer Motor Company (4-0)
• Accepted $888,500.00 landscaping contract with Turf Master Landscaping & Irrigation (4-0)
• Approved $73,145.00 purchase of laptops and peripherals for nine Sheriff units (4-0)

Commissioners' Court

The Commissioners' Court will review several payments for county parks, including fitness equipment and a water well controller. The body will also discuss changes to the employee handbook regarding day meals and part-time holiday pay.

• Payment of $57,000.00 to Level Up Retail Services for fitness equipment at two county parks
• Purchase of washer and dryer for Sheriff's Office from Alliance Laundry Systems for $24,341.54
• Payment of $14,980.00 to PMTS for Water Well Controller for Kermit Park
• Pipeline Construction and Indemnity Contract with Winkler Services, LLC for road bore on County Road 102
• Payment of $43,265.90 to Winkler County Appraisal District for 2nd Quarter pro-rate share

The Winkler County Commissioners' Court met on March 10, 2025, and approved a series of consent agenda items and additional motions, all by unanimous vote (4-0). Actions included approving payroll, bills over $500, claims, and multiple payments for county services and equipment, as well as contracts for road work and fitness equipment. No public comments were heard, and no line-item adjustments or budget amendments were considered.

• Approved consent agenda including payroll, bills over $500, and claims (4-0)
• Approved $4,970 payment to Diamond A Ranch for caliche from lateral road funds (4-0)
• Approved Pipeline Construction and Indemnity contract with Winkler Services LLC for road bore on CR 102 (4-0)
• Approved $24,341.54 washer/dryer purchase for Sheriff's office from committed sheriff funds (4-0)
• Approved $28,500 per location for fitness equipment installation at both county parks (4-0)
• Approved employee handbook changes for day meals and holiday pay for part-time employees (4-0)
• Approved $14,980 water well controller installation at Kermit Park from committed park funds (4-0)
• Approved $4,453 payment to PB Materials for concrete at Wink Park Fitness Pad (4-0)

Commissioners' Court

The Winkler County Commissioners' Court will consider construction methods for a new airport terminal and a professional services proposal for the Winkler County Wellness Center. The body will also review an agreement to house Ward County inmates and various infrastructure payments.

• Payment of $89,284.00 to B-C Company for a vault at the Winkler County Airport
• Intergovernmental Agreement with Ward County for housing inmates in the Winkler County Law Enforcement Center/Jail
• Payment of $17,471.87 to AVFUEL for the County Airport
• Payment of $4,357.50 to PB Materials for concrete for the Kermit Park exercise facility
• $8,000.00 grant from Devon Energy Corporation for the Dolly Parton's Imagination Library project

The Winkler County Commissioners' Court held two regular meetings in January 2025, approving numerous consent agenda items, contracts, and purchases. Key actions included approving the airport terminal contract with Parkhill, a fireworks ban, continuation of the burn ban, and several equipment purchases. All votes were unanimous among present commissioners, with Commissioner Stevens absent from the second meeting.

• Approved airport terminal contract with Parkhill (3-0, Stevens absent)
• Approved order prohibiting fireworks Feb 25-Mar 2, 2025 (3-0, Stevens absent)
• Approved continuation of burn ban (3-0, Stevens absent)
• Approved purchase of 2025 Polaris for airport, $22,350.80 (4-0)
• Approved purchase of Chevy pickup for Sheriff's office, up to $71,000 (3-0, Stevens absent)
• Approved payment to Petro Communications for repeaters, $41,270 (4-0)
• Approved 2024 tax roll (4-0)
• Approved budget amendments (3-0, Stevens absent)

Commissioners' Court

The Commissioners' Court will discuss budget amendments and line item adjustments. The body is also deciding on several equipment purchases and construction claims for county facilities.

• Purchase and installation of washer and dryer for Sheriff's Office for $22,834.00
• Payment of $16,729.51 to AVFUEL for County Airport
• Payment of $6,197.46 to Harrell's for golf course fungicide and fertilizer
• Payment of $5,415.20 to Kirby Smith Machinery, INC. for manlift repairs
• Approval of construction claims for CR313, Winkler County Library, and Meals on Wheels

Commissioners' Court

The Commissioners' Court will consider and approve a range of contracts, payments, and policy items. Items include a purchase of a Chevy pickup for the Sheriff's Office up to $71,000, two zero‑turn mowers for Wink Parks up to $39,000, and a $23,372 payment to BigTex for a dump trailer. The Court will also adopt an order banning certain fireworks in unincorporated areas from Feb. 25 to Mar. 2, 2025, and discuss a continuing burn‑ban recommendation from local fire departments. Additional agenda items cover the airport terminal contract, website services with Civic Plus, and various construction and budget adjustments.

• Approve purchase of a Chevy pickup for the Sheriff's Office, not to exceed $71,000.
• Approve two zero‑turn mowers for Wink Parks, not to exceed $39,000.
• Approve $23,372 payment to BigTex for a gooseneck dump trailer for Precinct 2.
• Approve $25,921.46 contract with Civic Plus for website design and support for 2025.
• Adopt order prohibiting certain fireworks in unincorporated areas Feb 25–Mar 2, 2025.

The Commissioners' Court approved the 2025 salary schedule for county employees and elected officials, appointed subordinate officers including librarians and department heads, and approved numerous payments and contracts for equipment, maintenance, and construction. The 2024 tax roll was tabled until January 2025. All votes were unanimous (4-0).

• Approved 2025 salary schedule for county employees and elected officials (4-0)
• Appointed subordinate officers including Kermit Librarian Vida Simpson and Wink Assistant Librarian Bonnie Roberts (4-0)
• Awarded county fleet fuel bid to TG Fuels (West Texas Gas) (4-0)
• Approved $22,024.05 payment to Axon Enterprise for Taser 10 equipment from Senate Bill 22 funds (4-0)
• Approved $22,416.00 construction of parking shed and fence for Meals on Wheels building (4-0)
• Approved $18,644.00 roadway materials from TxDOT under Local Government Assistance Program (4-0)
• Approved $48,706.79 payment for 2025 Appraisal District budget pro-rate share (4-0)
• Tabled approval of 2024 Tax Roll until January 2025

Commissioners' Court

The Winkler County Commissioners' Court will consider routine consent agenda items, approve the 2024 tax roll, and discuss several contract payments and purchases. Key items include a $41,270 payment to Petro Communications, Inc. for repeaters for the Sheriff’s Office and EMS, a $22,350.80 purchase of a 2025 Polaris aircraft for the county airport, and contracts for tax billing services. The Court will also set terms for county courts and appoint a County Judge Pro-Tem.

• Approve $41,270 payment to Petro Communications, Inc. for repeaters for the Sheriff’s Office and EMS (committed radio communications fund).
• Approve $22,350.80 purchase of a 2025 Polaris aircraft for Winkler County Airport (committed funds).
• Approve $5,931.23 payment to Winsupply Irrigation and Landscape for sprinkler system maintenance at Winkler County Golf Course.
• Approve $5,550.54 payment to Ratliff Electric Co. for water well services at Kermit Park.
• Approve contracts for tax billing and collection services for City of Kermit, City of Wink, Kermit Independent School District, and Winkler County Hospital District (Feb 1 2025 – Jan 31 2026).