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Haskell County names new extension educator; commission approves routine business
Summary
The Haskell County Commission introduced Eric Underwood as the new extension educator and approved routine items including prior meeting minutes, appropriations, a treasurer signature-card addition and meeting dates. Commissioners also authorized bids for a transfer station lease and discussed contract terms to address litter.
Eric Underwood, the county's newly introduced extension educator, told the Haskell County Commission he was "honored" to serve the community and said he looks forward to working with county residents and officials.
At the start of the meeting S3 introduced Underwood to the body and invited him to speak; Underwood said, "It's an honor and a privilege to be here" and expressed eagerness to work with people across Haskell County. No formal vote was required for the introduction.
After the introduction the commission handled several routine items. A motion to approve the commission proceedings from the previous meeting was moved, seconded and carried by recorded affirmative responses during roll call. The commission also reviewed and approved appropriations, transfers, received checks and purchase orders to be paid; discussion included specific invoices and reimbursement items that were noted by staff.
The commission approved a resolution (listed in the minutes as "31 25 98") to deploy Larry Watson to the Southern Force Consortium Board and voted to adopt regular meeting dates for 2026, with members noting some meetings fall on Tuesdays because of Monday holidays. A motion to add Brianna Broderick to the treasurer's bank signature card at FirstStar Bank was also made, seconded and approved; staff said Broderick would take approved minutes and the paperwork to the bank.
On technology matters, the commission discussed updating its OTIS reporting and management system. A county representative said the current software is expected to become obsolete by mid- to late next year and recommended initiating the upgrade sooner rather than later to avoid forced replacement costs.
The meeting closed after a motion to adjourn was made and carried by recorded affirmative responses. The record shows no formal controversy recorded during these routine agenda items.
