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Key votes

- Proclamation: Commissioners voted to sign a proclamation recognizing Child Abuse Prevention Month. The motion carried with all present voting yes.

- Approve proceedings: Commissioners approved the minutes/previous proceedings (unanimous vote recorded).

- Blanket claims (District 2): The commissioners approved two blanket claims for District 2 totaling $400; the motion carried by recorded roll call.

- Resolution appointing receiving/requesting agents (District 3): The commission approved a resolution to appoint agents for District 3. The roll-call vote recorded one abstention for reasons of nepotism; other members voted yes.

- Court clerk records management participation monthly report: Commissioners approved the court clerk’s monthly records management participation report (recorded unanimous approval).

- Appropriations and transfers: The board reviewed and approved appropriation transfers and checks received; motions carried by roll call.

- Executive session: Commissioners moved into executive session pursuant to the statutory citation recited in the meeting; upon returning to open session commissioners announced that no action was taken on the matter discussed in executive session.

Other approvals

The excise board convened during the meeting and approved prior excise board proceedings and appropriations/transfers; separate excise-board roll calls recorded affirmative votes.

Provenance

First vote: Motion to sign proclamation and second recorded near start of agenda for new business (block_id:482.695, evidence_excerpt:\"This is the proclamation of the, Child Abuse Prevention Month ... I'll make a motion we sign proclamation. Second.\", reason_code:\"topicintro\")

Last vote: Commissioners announced return from executive session and stated no action was taken (block_id:2894.245, evidence_excerpt:\"Yes. There's no action taken on it today on our meeting.\", reason_code:\"topicfinish\")","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Haskell Co Commissioner Meeting 40725","oneSentenceSummary","The commission signed a proclamation for Child Abuse Prevention Month and approved routine proceedings, blanket claims and monthly reports. Commissioners met in executive session on personnel but returned with no action taken.","taxTitle","taxId",0,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":-5,"_68":69,"_70":-5,"_71":72,"_73":72},6699734,"Haskell Regional Hospital leaders brief commissioners on renovations, request county naming on insurer",58,561255,620225,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2894317-08e768b89b1ffb31ec9d53bf65295bff&start=561&end=620","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2894317-08e768b89b1ffb31ec9d53bf65295bff/thumbnail_561255.jpg","/articles/6699734/Haskell-Regional-Hospital-leaders-brief-commissioners-on-renovations-request-county-naming-on-insurer","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6699734-ad2b3b3cee6b58d347591511a8328840/orig.mp4?Expires=1770980594&Signature=TQcL7qpZUByGxdM9lfwxTnh5vercSu-DI0aEDlMCAIJxvpTyuidY5geDq2~5cnFGMrGrcsUXYwp30dEB~P-1v7rwPj44EKkpjkD0bFnxLl7pUobK34E-kSavYehjQJNtqI50kDqEOqpv71hMbaak3Kg6pyFLvdQeLucBGPQhiY9M6kBoyO5XpmcakCRzpzGAyhDuf6aCcQ-I6vSM-48eJ06KiU1ZV-HeePhnbaEDQo~P0K9ZEnYcTZFnbacOLTgzeu~J4kgqweJFcn1dCCpb8P7g5bQNL~xIv1WIIX~NQMjMMdSu~I1NltmPxAX8zg4FK9uOeCA-dGNmzkOAusWSNw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","HASKELL COUNTY — Representatives from Haskell Regional Hospital updated the Haskell County Commissioners on renovations and condition issues at the leased facility and asked the county to confirm it is named on the hospital’s insurance policy.

Darla Barber, who identified herself as representing Haskell Regional Hospital, told commissioners that in the seven months since a new CEO arrived the hospital has undertaken renovations, painting and equipment purchases to improve the facility’s appearance and operations. Najee Osekovich, introduced in the meeting as the hospital’s new CEO, was present for the update.

Barber described several practical needs at the facility, including faded parking-stripe markings that make parking “a mess for the patients” and equipment gaps that limit service delivery. She asked the county to check whether the county is listed as a named insured on the building’s insurance policy; Barber said the hospital leases the building but believes the county owns it.

Why it matters: The building’s ownership and insurance designation affect liability and risk for both the county and the hospital. Hospital representatives asked that commissioners ensure the county is listed as a named insured on the policy.

Commission response and next steps

Commissioners acknowledged the request. At least one commissioner said they would check the insurance status. Barber said she would appreciate confirmation that the county is named on the policy. Staff present said they would follow up.

Barber also asked whether the county could assist with parking‑lot striping and other maintenance; commissioners said they would look into the request. No formal action or commitment of county funds was made during the meeting.

Provenance

First mention: “We just wanna give you all a quick update on some good things that have been happening at the hospital. ... In the past 7 months since I've been here, there's has been a lot of changes at the hospital.” (block_id:561.255, evidence_excerpt:\"We just wanna give you all a quick update on some good things that have been happening at the hospital. ... In the past 7 months since I've been here, there's has been a lot of changes at the hospital.\", reason_code:\"topicintro\")

Last mention: “Could we, could you check and make sure we're a named insurer on the insurance policy?” (block_id:615.245, evidence_excerpt:\"Could we, could you check and make sure we're a named insurer on the insurance policy?\", reason_code:\"topicfinish\")","Hospital leaders reported facility improvements and requested that the county be named as an additional insured on the hospital’s insurance policy; they also raised parking‑lot maintenance and equipment needs.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":-5,"_68":69,"_70":-5,"_71":72,"_73":72},6699741,"Haskell County staff review bond repayment options; clerk says bonds callable after April 1, 2024",2008,58770,2066900,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2894317-08e768b89b1ffb31ec9d53bf65295bff&start=58&end=2066","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2894317-08e768b89b1ffb31ec9d53bf65295bff/thumbnail_58770.jpg","/articles/6699741/Haskell-County-staff-review-bond-repayment-options-clerk-says-bonds-callable-after-April-1-2024","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6699741-d77e86a20979a33a2211217edeabb276/orig.mp4?Expires=1770980594&Signature=lDQg0xCPbf0KZAOsFFLaJ36UzHUJa77vhrfQDm4naQIp9BwRSGBI7nLZQNlyjRUrDMVLaJ8H2-GCMEe4COe85Rbl5Se3FFPEM6xMaNUdyQzCEyaJPNGN9pihjU0s8dcpNEf6eyssV5x4G-42XyP89oppGsR3VOyWBbVf8rWMrm4bwHnWC5xTIpBjjIa2nub89~NqifxJmHkytV8-BswT~7zLY5ft428q670IQMScYbcxwj6Ir93V~lsul4~1Py2pQo9EI38fUYLNb-6aiaLuRn8civzgU808xk9qSIkf9zRtav0g12BiZpW0uEXlVOPnPlg~ihKuEepof-v7RZrWYg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","HASKELL COUNTY — County finance staff updated the Haskell County Commissioners on the county’s debt-service paperwork, a junior lien loan and the mechanics of calling bonds, saying documents show the county may call the bonds any time after April 1, 2024.

The update, given during the commissioners’ meeting, centered on a recently received debt service letter and “origination documents” that staff said explain how monthly payments have been applied among accounts, including a junior loan and a gross revenue bond clearing account. Holly (county staff) said she had asked Miss Jefferson to provide the origination paperwork and had received an email stating the county’s sweep account was “annualized at 4.6 right now.”

Holly said the origination documents indicate the county’s regular monthly payment has been drafted by Bank First, with any additional amounts being routed into a junior loan and a bond clearing account. She told commissioners that if the documents show the county was meant to be paying additional principal, “what we should be doing is doing a bulk quarterly payment to Bank First as well with that additional money to be paying that off faster.”

Why it matters: calling bonds or accelerating payments could reduce long-term interest costs but may require administrative steps and notice periods. Holly told the board she understood the bond call process takes about 45 days to complete.

Details from staff and commissioners

Holly summarized how payments flow to bondholders: the county’s monthly transfers are held in a clearing account and then paid to bondholders on April 1 and Oct. 1. “The reserve fund is whatever interest that it has accrued in that 6 month time, and then that's why our payment then changes each year because it'll go down by that amount,” she said.

Commissioners and staff discussed a roughly $550,000 reserve fund placed at refinance and a potential 10‑month gap during which the county would still owe payments even if a ballot measure expired; staff said additional documentation would clarify whether that fund was intended to cover a shortfall at the end of the note.

Holly reported that the secondary (junior) loan had been paid off and is “gone,” but said the origination paperwork will confirm whether the county remains liable for interest through the original term. She also repeated that Miss Jefferson’s email indicated bonds could be called any time after April 1, 2024.

No policy decision; next steps

Commissioners did not take formal action on the matter during the meeting. Holly said she would follow up with Miss Jefferson and provide the origination documents to the board so commissioners can see the contracts and confirm whether accelerated bulk payments are appropriate.

The conversation also noted administrative constraints: staff said even if the county wishes to pay extra immediately, the bond-call process would require roughly 45 days for the call to be processed.

Provenance

First mention: “And then we did get our new debt service letter. And so I wanna give all of y'all a copy of that so that you have it as far as what that is.” (block_id:58.77, evidence_excerpt: \"And then we did get our new debt service letter. And so I wanna give all of y'all a copy of that so that you have it as far as what that is.\", reason_code: \"topicintro\")

Last mention: “And she also said that call bonds, it takes them about 45 days. So even if you have extra money you want to pay tomorrow, it'll be about 45 days before they get a hold of call.” (block_id:2049.905, evidence_excerpt: \"And she also said that call bonds, it takes them about 45 days. So even if you have extra money you want to pay tomorrow, it'll be about 45 days before they get a hold of call.\", reason_code: \"topicfinish\")","County finance staff reviewed recent debt-service paperwork and origination documents, discussed options to accelerate payments on a junior lien loan and noted a sweep account yielding about 4.6%. Commissioners were told bonds can be called after April 1, 2024; no formal action was taken.","actionData","errors"]

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