The Callahan County Commissioners Court convened on April 28, 2025, at 9:30 AM, with all commissioners present. The meeting began with a brief acknowledgment of a successful conference attended by the court members.
The first agenda item was county department updates, followed by a public comment section, which had no participants. The minutes from the previous meeting on April 14 were reviewed and approved without any corrections.
Next, the court moved to the consent agenda, which included the review and payment of approved bills and payroll. Commissioner Wenham made a motion to approve the consent agenda, which was seconded by Commissioner McGowan and passed unanimously.
The sheriff's report indicated that Chelan County is currently housing 16 inmates, with a breakdown of genders provided. The report was accepted following a motion from Commissioner Clark and a second from Commissioner Boerne.
The court discussed the burn ban, concluding that no action was needed at this time. They then approved monthly invoices from Komatsu, with a motion from Commissioner McGowan and a second from Commissioner Farmer.
An update on the courthouse restoration project revealed that landscaping is underway and new power connections are expected to be completed soon, allowing for the activation of the courthouse's elevator and air conditioning systems. The facilities committee is actively managing the project.
The court approved an extended warranty for election equipment, totaling $4,020, following a motion from Commissioner Clark and a second from Commissioner Windham. They also reviewed the county election precincts, confirming that all precincts are under the 5,000 registered voter limit, and approved the review without changes.
A discussion on the Verity 2.7 upgrade for election equipment highlighted the need for timely implementation due to upcoming elections. The upgrade was approved for $6,473.50, with funding sourced from the current budget.
The court addressed the need to replace outdated iPads used for elections, approving a total expenditure of $8,400 for new equipment and stands, with some funding coming from Chapter 19 funds.
An addendum regarding the county's LGS agreement was presented, which included a minor cost increase for data backup services. This was also approved unanimously.
The court reviewed a road damage and repair agreement with Lone Star Transmission, which was recommended by the county attorney. The agreement was approved following a motion from Commissioner Wyndham and a second from Commissioner Clark.
The meeting concluded with a reconsideration of the BF Assets Mobile Home Park plat, where concerns about compliance with subdivision regulations were raised. The court decided to take no action until further review of the guidelines.
Lastly, the court addressed unclaimed property capital credits from the comptroller's office, approving the necessary forms to ensure no funds are left unclaimed. The meeting was adjourned following a motion from Commissioner Wenham and a second from Commissioner McGowan.