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Elections staff (Miss Vonna) told the court the department has used T-Mobile but is proposing to move to a Verizon sub-account under a DIR contract (referenced in the transcript as \"t e l e dash CPSADash003\"). The change aims to provide more reliable coverage for polling places and curbside voting and would let the county use an election-plan pricing model with lower costs when lines are dormant. The court authorized the auditor to submit required forms and the judge to sign documents needed to implement the account. The court was told Verizon coverage was confirmed for current polling locations.

The court also approved a grant application to the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation to purchase night-vision equipment for the sheriff's office. The transcript includes two slightly different amounts: an initial figure of $12,250 and later a motion calling out $12,002.50. The grant was described as a reimbursement grant with no local match required; the court approved submission.

On facility maintenance, county staff reviewed requirements of the Government Code (transcript reference \"22 69, government code 22 69\") and recommended publicly soliciting engineering firms via a Request for Statements of Qualifications (RFSQ) to select an elevator engineer for Keyes Building modifications. The court directed staff to release the RFSQ with an April 30 closing date. Staff said the RFSQ route will help identify a specialty engineer and produce a vendor pool for future needs.

Each motion was seconded and approved by unanimous voice vote.

Votes at a glance

- Implement account with Verizon for election phones and hotspots (DIR contract): approved (unanimous)
- Submit grant application to Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation for night-vision equipment (amounts stated as $12,250 and $12,002.50 in transcript): approved (unanimous)
- Release RFSQ for elevator engineering for Keyes Building modifications (closing date April 30): approved (unanimous)","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Tom Green County, TX Commissioner's Court Minutes March 25, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Commissioners authorized switching election polling phones and Wi-Fi to a Verizon account under a DIR contract, approved a Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation grant application for night-vision equipment, and authorized an RFSQ for elevator engineering for Keyes Building modifications with an April 30 closing date.","taxTitle","Tom Green County, Texas","taxId",2720,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6098567,"Commissioners approve final plats and replats for Buffalo Heights West, Christoval and Mule Creek developments",548,1664000,2212000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2823543-9f769f468f98672880a48fc87a97534a&start=1664&end=2212","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2823543-9f769f468f98672880a48fc87a97534a/thumbnail_1664000.jpg","/articles/6098567/Tom-Green-County/Texas/Commissioners-approve-final-plats-and-replats-for-Buffalo-Heights-West-Christoval-and-Mule-Creek-developments","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6098567-a2082600b187e3fb4d04363a922949ee/orig.mp4?Expires=1771192810&Signature=ERlV8VUVwpZSbutmUd8SujDgH-kG6zhxFHQzMp-lxNJ0roG-7J1hYMp8zleIgog0uvAGPaJc0KWDJCdkW~zPMCDm4uE512w0GJ2Ys8tlwr8odbQFsEanPIf9eMZIL3mdhoeGPi4KGj~qoIN0r9MYg2AymC-ILwbdz19lYs64vNahbMcdBeTqta5snb1HUnfMGvvS6jfhvQo3AgreY2JVfLatBbU1m5rO2vp9yiwcbl9-fAKo6J-DqoxymTxAhQM6UQn4Me~SQdXBBBr~Q0Pm5tbeTS4IE3jiw9KnnistkPec2CFyk7I8~sukIEMqboo9jPeB2CdMzsCCNj3apqnPng__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Tom Green County Commissioners Court approved multiple land-division actions March 25, 2025, including final plats for Buffalo Heights West Sections 5 and 6 and first replats in the original town of Christoval and the Mule Creek development.

Representatives for the Buffalo Heights development told the court the approvals will permit continued westward expansion of the subdivision and that the developer will provide performance agreements and letters of credit to guarantee road and infrastructure work. County staff and the developer discussed water capacity concerns: the Concho Rural Water system's meter count for the Buffalo Heights area is about 700, and developers are approaching the system's available tap capacity. The developer said the current work fits within the provider's available taps, though future phases may require significant water-system upgrades or larger-acreage lots if additional taps are not added.

Russell of SKG, representing a replat in Christoval, said the church consolidated multiple lots to enable an on-site septic layout that complies with Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) requirements; the replat will convert an alley to an unobstructed access and utility easement. Blake from Welding Engineering and Surveying presented a simple replat for Mule Creek with existing public-access considerations.

Commissioners asked about emergency access, fire suppression and coordination with volunteer fire departments; presenters said the developer is coordinating with local VFDs and the homeowner association to provide fire taps and potential small fire substations.

Motions to approve the final plat for Buffalo Heights West Section 5, Section 6, the first replat of Block 26 in the original town of Christoval, and the first replat of Tract 1 Mule Creek were made, seconded and approved by unanimous vote.

Votes at a glance

- Final plat: Buffalo Heights West Section 5 (Precinct 3) ' approved (unanimous)
- Final plat: Buffalo Heights West Section 6 (Precinct 3) ' approved (unanimous)
- First replat: Block 26, original town of Christoval (Precinct 4) ' approved (unanimous)
- First replat: Tract 1, Mule Creek Development (Precinct 3) ' approved (unanimous)","The court approved final plats for Buffalo Heights West Sections 5 and 6 and several replats, with staff noting water capacity, road and stormwater considerations. Approvals included performance agreements and letters from the local water provider confirming available taps.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6098570,"Commissioners adopt resolution supporting proposed change to give county court at law family law jurisdiction",386,1270000,1656000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2823543-9f769f468f98672880a48fc87a97534a&start=1270&end=1656","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2823543-9f769f468f98672880a48fc87a97534a/thumbnail_1270000.jpg","/articles/6098570/Tom-Green-County/Texas/Commissioners-adopt-resolution-supporting-proposed-change-to-give-county-court-at-law-family-law-jurisdiction","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6098570-f92fa1fe50dc8665eaf21e706e68752f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771192810&Signature=AwTV6cZiRs2ThobFlW6Vm8RhIPoo9Zc58ey1szpJZ8S8FbNOcnQ0wa~xptfyPVt4DyY4FFBkYGceuWO5S-fLJPEUUA8VyvesRDtO9TkiZga17IQMjRP12rT6YsIgZRicRA4xGiQHHMl5-XugH9c2DuqcSl~Eh~SdyOwChLb5wNMCYH3EZSnvIVajywpJ6mMw4zDPq4nzmL5KtN9K30gO-LTvrNHMwF-w7VHVkJoH8UAeJGIglt4BBksema5umgRuHtOYRv1F9nol61dJ1NF2TZHDGZz4cLB1J9hJlc1vOiCrvSOK2S9n0rrAaxJZtJq6UjDWYmyQrAvAIVT6m7ya5Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Tom Green County Commissioners Court adopted a resolution on March 25, 2025, supporting proposed amendments to the Texas Government Code that would permit the county's Court at Law judges to hear family-law cases.

The resolution was presented to the court with signatures from all four district judges and both county courts at law. Court members said the measure is a preparatory step: it would merely enable the county courts at law to have family-law jurisdiction if the state Legislature later authorizes it.

The court discussed practical implications if the change is enacted. Commissioners and staff noted that while the state would fund the judge position in many cases, the county would be responsible for staffing, office space and related facilities costs. One speaker emphasized that implementation would require planning for court reporters, clerks and other support staff and that those costs would fall to the county budget. The court also noted the change would not be immediate: it requires state legislative action before any local implementation could occur.

A motion to adopt the resolution in support of the proposed amendment to \"section 1, section 25 dot 2 2 8 2, Texas government code\" carried by unanimous vote.

Votes at a glance

- Adopt resolution supporting proposed amendments to Texas Government Code (\"section 1, section 25 dot 2 2 8 2\"): motion approved (unanimous).","The Commissioners Court adopted a resolution backing proposed amendments to the Texas Government Code to allow Tom Green County Court at Law judges family-law jurisdiction. The resolution was presented as preparatory; the court noted any change requires state legislation and could create county budget and staffing impacts.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6098576,"Tom Green County accepts independent audit, auditors give \"clean opinion\" on FY2024 finances",732,353000,1085000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2823543-9f769f468f98672880a48fc87a97534a&start=353&end=1085","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2823543-9f769f468f98672880a48fc87a97534a/thumbnail_353000.jpg","/articles/6098576/Tom-Green-County/Texas/Tom-Green-County-accepts-independent-audit-auditors-give-clean-opinion-on-FY2024-finances","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6098576-4ecdd94af9d20aed875546321db511f3/orig.mp4?Expires=1771192810&Signature=hCqIfE-SZP-OlHPE5NfAPq5RCKqvVbnNXvsbdZLV8ROGYWqNmJtw1SZ3-oY9TYUXv0DNf5PiS-ngp1if-eLqEToLEtbSYyzI8BQGTu6pNlRJt9G2P-19Mii0uRYrahLkID7E-2q3t0wBcOD1EzsOnll9deMoP01aJclcss4R~mJwm~sTQ0ET1ei--NIwwlsKmoek0aaWom~8PQAS32dHCCy8SYmyahiLlSJC21-Ia7nLKKOlHcKq8jeNS15UGiLzYuFI3rbJVTEdapPA7BidxFH-Kb6k9urWsmsHHDPmUZcoE2PMtGEYHA8g0NeH8AlNM5D5Wd~xb3nM2xthwu~J8w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Tom Green County Commissioners Court voted to accept the county's annual financial report and the independent auditors' report for fiscal year 2024 on March 25, 2025.

The court accepted the report after a presentation by Chris Pruitt, a partner with Katello Brown and Hill, who said the firm issued an \"unmodified opinion\" (a clean opinion) and found the county's financial statements \"free of material misstatement.\" Pruitt summarized financial highlights and the results of required federal single-audit procedures.

Pruitt told the court the county's unassigned general fund balance was about $35.9 million, roughly 60% of yearly expenditures, and called it \"very healthy.\" He said the general fund saw a net increase in fund balance of about $8.5 million, driven in part by roughly $1.2 million in insurance recoveries and nearly $3.9 million in investment income. Pruitt also said total revenues ran about $4.7 million higher than budgeted and expenditures about $11 million lower than anticipated, producing a roughly $17.8 million positive variance relative to budget.

The auditors also completed the county's single audit after federal funding above the $750,000 threshold; Pruitt said the auditors tested the Texas Indigent Defense Commission grant and found \"nothing came to our attention that would cause us to believe that you're out of compliance.\" He described the internal-control and compliance letters included in the report and noted forthcoming accounting standard changes the county should monitor.

After questions from the court, a commissioner moved to accept the annual report and the independent auditors' report for fiscal year 2024; the motion was seconded and approved. The court directed that the report be posted to the county's financial transparency page.

The auditors and county staff said the audit process went smoothly and credited county accounting staff with preparing the records. The court did not direct further formal action on the audit itself.

Votes at a glance

- Acceptance of Tom Green County annual financial report and independent auditors' report for fiscal year 2024: motion approved (unanimous).","The Commissioners Court accepted the Tom Green County annual financial report and independent auditors' report for fiscal year 2024. Auditors reported an unmodified (clean) opinion, a large unassigned general fund balance and positive budget variances driven by taxes and investment income.","actionData","errors"]

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