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Commissioners approve consent agenda, budgets, contracts and revenue recognitions
Summary
At its Sept. 26 meeting the Maverick County Commissioners Court unanimously approved consent items 1–17, the Solid Waste budget, meeting and holiday calendars, multiple revenue recognitions, a storage lease renewal, a transit agreement for veterans, personnel promotion, a water-line extension, and an account for Senate Bill 22 sheriff/constable funds.
Maverick County’s Commissioners Court used its Sept. 26 meeting to approve a slate of routine but consequential items affecting county operations and services. Most motions carried unanimously in roll-call-style votes, as recorded in the proceedings.
Key outcomes: The court approved the consent agenda (items 1–17). It approved the Maverick County Solid Waste, Inc. budget for fiscal year 2024–2025 after a staff overview that noted budgeting for an additional grapple truck and plans to improve landfill access. The court adopted the 2025 meeting calendar and the fiscal-year 2025 holiday schedule.
Revenue and contracts: The court recognized $20,574 from the Texas Department of Agriculture for the county nutrition center meal program and $2,500 from a Texas Book Festival grant for the Quemedo Library (itemized purchases were previously submitted). It recognized a $6,194.04 insurance reimbursement and renewed the elections department’s storage rental at 2149 Dover Highway. Commissioners also approved opening a dedicated bank account for Senate Bill 22 sheriff/constable funds to provide additional accountability with the treasurer’s office.
Transportation and personnel: The court approved a service agreement with Southwest Area Regional Transit (SWART) to continue veterans transportation services. The court promoted Santiago Bernadette (PID 237885) from full-time civil process deputy to bailiff at $20.69 per hour, noting he was promoted after Sergeant Chavarria’s recent retirement.
Infrastructure and enforcement: The court approved moving forward on extending water lines to the entrance of Lehman Ranch Road, with legal and engineering steps to follow. It also approved Abatement Order 0134 for property at 199 Richard Lane (ID 9000863), described as the last missed abatement from prior commission action.
All recorded votes on these items were unanimous; motions were typically moved and seconded by commissioners recorded in the transcript. Where staff provided details, they were limited to operational notes (equipment and grant itemization). The court also noted a pending budget item would be held until the auditor’s office completes its final review.
