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Key outcomes at a glance:
- Administrative consent items (Agenda Item 7): Commissioners approved the listed administrative correspondence/documents by one vote as a block, as permitted by the agenda.

- Proclamation: the court approved a proclamation declaring June as Elder Abuse Awareness Month (Agenda Item 9). The court received a presentation from Adult Protective Services staff during the same agenda item describing underreporting and the role of APS. The proclamation motion passed without exception.

- TDCJ waiver (Agenda Item 8, initially tabled but later heard): the court approved a waiver/authorization for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) East Unit to provide inmate labor/support for a county employee Christmas benefit event (December 2025). The item passed on motion and second.

- EasyVote contract for Elections (Agenda Item 13): Commissioners approved entering into a contract with EasyVote for the elections office pending review and approval by the county attorney. Financial terms discussed in the meeting: annual cost $2,875 with an initial $1,000 set-up fee; vendors and election staff reported the system reduces paperwork and automates candidate filing steps. Motion approved pending attorney review.

- Secretary of State grant application for election equipment funds (Agenda Item 14): the court authorized submission of an application for additional SOS/Help America Vote Act (HAVA-like) funds of up to $42,500 with a 20% county match. County staff explained a portion of the funds would recoup prior eligible purchases and additional funds would pay for voting station batteries. Commissioners voted to proceed; staff will return with the required resolution.

- Employee health plan/benefits (agenda item discussed mid-meeting): Commissioners approved the recommended plan change (referred to in the meeting as adopting \"medical plan 2\"), maintaining county contributions for employees. Commissioners noted a modest premium increase but approved the renewal.

- Courthouse boiler (Agenda Item 11): the court approved the recommended action on the courthouse boiler item; the motion passed without exception.

- Alcohol and drug testing service contract renewal (Agenda Item 16): the court approved annual renewal for substance-testing services for road and bridge employees.

- Renewal of depository contract (Agenda Item 17): commissioners approved renewal of the county’s depository contract/letter as presented.

Votes and procedure: Most motions recorded in the transcript passed “without exception” and were entered via voice vote; where staff requested, some contracts were approved contingent on county attorney review. The docket included several items previously tabled (for example, the DynaMark camera item had been tabled at the June 9 regular meeting and was revisited June 23).

Context and next steps: For items requiring follow-up, staff will return with final contract language or a resolution (for example, the SOS grant and the EasyVote contract pending county attorney review). The court emphasized routine oversight and the need to avoid repeated, small maintenance expenditures on equipment that requires frequent repairs.

Ending: The meeting concluded after additional recognitions and routine approvals; commissioners adjourned after completing the agenda.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","June 23, 2025, Bee County Commissioners Court - Special Called Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","Bee County Commissioners Court voted on a slate of administrative items and contracts during its June 23 special meeting, approving proclamations, contract authorizations, grant applications, and several renewals.","taxTitle","Bee County, Texas","taxId",43355,"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":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6514167,"Bee County approves emergency purchase option for Justice Center video recorder while exploring longer-term upgrade",1109,2349000,3458000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5055594-b5ddb23e9722f4016ca59275b310e6c3&start=2349&end=3458","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5055594-b5ddb23e9722f4016ca59275b310e6c3/thumbnail_2349000.jpg","/articles/6514167/Bee-County/Texas/Bee-County-approves-emergency-purchase-option-for-Justice-Center-video-recorder-while-exploring-longer-term-upgrade","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6514167-939dce3318e7c04baa5bc9fcf987e1b0/orig.mp4?Expires=1771175420&Signature=jmGa9KmSaMAyNKjhIG1Fzrbbl3maIBd4Y9e9bIco3Xmp4WvC2LsAwqNxC0UNnW03llVE2J30sAv~eVCLOSQEkxAwC9kCI3zxc~gTlirbrlYoybrH4KIwQN5sK1jNiPek2vZJJPcoDNWwr~3P9RP~c1z0vOXMUfmYp4~eLxOSlgFzkvOQCBR7-Z3e-6BMU41CXfg2Zkrn5hNuVCuweGS1Sla1PN9-ckx-EGslyn97XbAQNJxNZxiZZfB4OrLxZu0zJaPbHwI6W0d-pA6nWOldQH7IvxGi56~eEUueAZBhaSf3r~eGYYKzXFnUVxO-rwxbM-pocwJrFXx3W-Ns1JSceQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Bee County Commissioners Court on June 23 authorized an emergency purchase option to replace a failed video recorder at the Bee County Justice Center while giving staff 72 hours to attempt an in-house repair.

The court voted to approve the DynaMark quote to replace the Justice Center’s DVR, subject to a 72-hour hold to allow county technicians to test spare hard drives and avoid unnecessary purchase. The judge framed the item as an urgent operational need because video from the Justice Center was not available.

Why it matters: the discussion reached beyond a single broken recorder. Commissioners and staff debated whether to purchase inexpensive, immediate replacement hardware (DVRs) or invest now in a broader networked upgrade (NVR/IP cameras) that would be more expandable and align with federal procurement standards affecting government video systems.

Judge Morrell opened the agenda item by outlining the options and the quotes in front of the court. “I do want to clarify how grateful we are to Andy because he's been running point on our security, camera installation and improvement process for several years,” Morrell said, noting that one DVR at the Justice Center was “completely out” and that the lack of video was “an emergency.” Deputy Pointer and an outside technology reviewer referred to as Mr. Oliver briefed the court on vendor quotes and technical differences.

Technical issues discussed included:
- Device types: Commissioners and staff described the difference between DVRs (digital video recorders tied to analog cameras) and NVRs (network video recorders used with IP cameras). The court heard that DVR systems are older and typically cap out at lower resolution and lower camera intelligence, while NVR/IP cameras enable analytics such as license plate and person recognition.
- Compliance: staff referenced National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) procurement standards (the discussion cited “140-2” and “140-3” as evolving compliance measures) that may require non-proprietary, NDAA-compliant hardware for government purchases in the future. County staff said Bee County is not currently mandated to replace all systems but that a future governor-level mandate could expand requirements.
- Storage and capacity: the DynaMark quote presented to the court for the Justice Center was for an 8-channel DVR with 10 terabytes of storage at $1,459. Network People prepared an alternate quote described by staff as a 16-channel device with 12 TB of storage and slightly lower cost, though final pricing and labor differences were still being confirmed.
- Wiring and migration: staff described media converters that can allow existing coax wiring to carry IP camera data in incremental upgrades, a possible way to phase toward an NVR without wholesale rewiring.

Commissioner discussion focused on urgency and risk. “Not having that video access is just an emergency,” Commissioner Fitch said, arguing for a quick fix so the Justice Center can be monitored while the court evaluates longer-term options. Other commissioners and staff urged balancing short-term continuity against spending on equipment that might soon be superseded.

The court’s action: the commissioners approved the DynaMark quote for the Bee County Justice Center as an emergency purchase authorization, subject to a 72-hour hold to permit county technicians to try available spare hard drives and other repairs. If the in-house repair succeeds within that window, the purchase would not proceed. The motion passed without exception.

Next steps and follow-up: staff and the county’s IT/technology contacts will:
- Attempt a hard-drive replacement or other repairs immediately (staff estimated this could be a same-day fix if the issue is a failed drive).
- Solicit a more detailed, hands-on quote from Network People (the vendor that has worked on the county’s EOC system) while continuing DynaMark pricing in the record, so the county can evaluate an expanded NVR/IP option for multiple county facilities.
- If an NVR/IP path is chosen later, staff said they would seek to avoid proprietary lock-in and aim for standardized protocols to permit mixed cameras and phased upgrades.

Speakers quoted or cited in this article spoke during the June 23 Bee County Commissioners Court meeting and are listed in the article’s speaker metadata.

Ending: The court described the action as a two-stage approach — restore monitoring at the Justice Center now if needed, and take additional time to evaluate a countywide upgrade that could consolidate storage and add access features for the EOC and Expo buildings.","Commissioners approved purchase authority for a replacement digital video recorder for the Bee County Justice Center after debate over short-term fixes, NDAA compliance, and whether to upgrade to IP-based (NVR) equipment from a different vendor.",{"_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":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6514162,"Bee County recognizes local early-childhood center for Healthy South Texas program",226,4824000,5050000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5055594-b5ddb23e9722f4016ca59275b310e6c3&start=4824&end=5050","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5055594-b5ddb23e9722f4016ca59275b310e6c3/thumbnail_4824000.jpg","/articles/6514162/Bee-County/Texas/Bee-County-recognizes-local-early-childhood-center-for-Healthy-South-Texas-program","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6514162-5fc30fbf43f31e42ffd788e1f02a6a4d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771175420&Signature=lH88gAMB8HB6PDZwFGJqt3FLAvR-KnybTGr8~jLVlV8r3GAXS2~BD-lmtlOBCwkbAqSxmtF80EGuKrQOf2ODFpNuCrCGwX5riXG4dl2Ob--aYFrmqwp9MfaPNKgVcwCkCxUafDxQQKWvr-aJRlQs0mNq6DXEN7bNnk5f40JzxoIa~dRPlzX6lwcpo2c8hdi-TVmNoSkpk-RQxheCsty-KsssgO5prpdypAg~cd97cH0VXk9afEORgJ9gQC-RAkx3r1xp~6xrIb6sV1ygE1t02O5eWu1SaYiI1G2agVW6JHiDIqYw-UyioWjY9UePM4ki2V4Wdq2srt8E6tmeW~rysA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Bee County Commissioners Court on June 23 recognized Hampton Reno Dugoff Early Childhood Center for earning the Healthy South Texas recognized-school distinction for the 2024–25 school year.

Kim Davis, an Extension agent with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service who runs Healthy South Texas school programming in the area, told the court that HMD met program requirements including youth classroom participation, an adult education program for parents and staff, and a schoolwide Walk Across Texas event. Davis said HMD students logged 11,460.75 miles as part of the program and that kindergarten students participated in a Learn, Grow, Eat & Go curriculum that included gardening, vegetable tastings, and weekly healthy recipes.

Commissioners congratulated the school and encouraged expansion of the program to other Bee County schools. The court noted the program’s emphasis on early childhood nutrition and physical activity and thanked Extension staff for local school partnerships. There was no formal vote beyond the recognition and remarks.

Ending: County staff said they will follow up with Extension to support program expansion to additional schools in the coming year.","County commissioners recognized Hampton Reno Dugoff Early Childhood Center for earning the Healthy South Texas recognized-school distinction for 2024–25, citing student participation in nutrition and physical-activity activities.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6514164,"Bee County proclaims June Elder Abuse Awareness Month; APS warns of underreporting and AI-enabled scams",321,2016000,2337000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5055594-b5ddb23e9722f4016ca59275b310e6c3&start=2016&end=2337","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5055594-b5ddb23e9722f4016ca59275b310e6c3/thumbnail_2016000.jpg","/articles/6514164/Bee-County/Texas/Bee-County-proclaims-June-Elder-Abuse-Awareness-Month-APS-warns-of-underreporting-and-AI-enabled-scams","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6514164-bcdfd4ccd725dbd75d3829598ebd109a/orig.mp4?Expires=1771175420&Signature=BWovpaqNzLFCUdXRBUq3HpTn0kwi4sQB8Fu7rw5SmGHteUVgzF1z3FcXUxU7Zyksspll-4ML4AETNjb2EYMjfDRfKkwRkGjM6l1Gni9ikDs8X5xbYRgkMSeE-yEBKiw2cHCckXkM5nLzZJb~HIF3kiqsroKNNyv2lQzURdLzV8SN4v0YZZVb~21TSyIp2Kh8vX1xEufdsU1IrHTaTBgEup9XTN-8bmpKcLp6cZFj4vsHC5-39uqvYYRyym0Oufebo1hNrvO731ywdexUsjnPAQgFy8xNLSMZsdMfEFKIVfss2MMMAqc9yB9gTCy1cDAnpWfscSR8seN179yqi1DbHA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Bee County Commissioners Court on June 23 approved a proclamation declaring June as Elder Abuse Awareness Month and heard from Texas Adult Protective Services (APS) staff about patterns of abuse and emerging threats to older and disabled adults.

The proclamation motion passed by voice vote. APS staff used the public presentation time tied to the proclamation to describe the agency’s role investigating abuse, neglect, and exploitation of elderly or disabled adults and to urge the public to report concerns.

Marissa Backum, identified in the meeting as a subject matter expert with Adult Protective Services, told the court that APS investigates allegations and provides services to mitigate harm. “We investigate abuse, neglect, and exploitation of elderly or disabled adults,” Backum said. She told commissioners that elder abuse is severely underreported: for every one report received, she said as many as 22 incidents may go unreported.

APS staff also warned that criminals are increasingly using artificial intelligence tools to target older adults in scams. “AI is the future, and it is also the future for criminals,” Backum said, noting APS is adapting training and investigative techniques to counter deepfakes, voice-cloning, and other AI-enabled schemes.

The court thanked APS staff and signed the proclamation; county officials and APS representatives agreed to coordinate community education and training opportunities for banks, law enforcement, and other agencies that work with older adults.

Ending: The court recorded the proclamation in the minutes and encouraged residents to use the APS reporting number for suspected abuse; APS staff left materials and offered continuing-education sessions for local organizations.

Speakers quoted in this article spoke during the June 23 Bee County Commissioners Court meeting and are included in the article’s speaker metadata.","The court approved a proclamation declaring June as Elder Abuse Awareness Month and heard a presentation from Texas Adult Protective Services on the agency’s role, underreporting of elder abuse, and emerging AI-enabled financial exploitation.","actionData","errors"]

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