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Lynn County approves loader purchase, switches to AT&T service, OKs deputy laptops and a package of budget amendments
Summary
The Lynn County Commissioners Court approved a loader purchase for Precinct 1, authorized a switch from Verizon to AT&T for county communications, accepted Peacemaker laptops for deputies to integrate with new CIS software, and approved multiple budget amendments; all motions passed unanimously.
The Lynn County Commissioners Court on Sept. 29 approved several procurement and administrative items, including a loader for Precinct 1, a countywide switch from Verizon to AT&T for phones and MiFi, purchase of Peacemaker laptops for deputies, and a package of budget amendments affecting multiple departments.
On the loader purchase, the quoted price was $115,000 with a $15,000 trade-in for a net $100,000. Commissioner Matt Woodley said he will place a $25,000 down payment from the county checking account, leaving $75,000 to be charged to the acquisition budget. Commissioner John Hawthorne moved to approve the purchase; Commissioner Tate Gass seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
Sheriff Mason presented an AT&T quote covering cell phones, MiFi units and push-to-talk capability for the Sheriff’s Office, the county judge, JP1, elections and the emergency management coordinator. Commissioner Tate Gass moved to switch from Verizon to AT&T; Commissioner Matt Woodley seconded and the court voted unanimously to make the change.
The court also approved a quote for Peacemaker laptops to be installed in deputy vehicles and integrated with the county’s new CIS software; Commissioner Tate Gass moved and Commissioner Matt Woodley seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
County Treasurer Amy Schuknecht presented a series of budget amendments increasing multiple line items. The amendments included, by line as presented: Capital Outlay +$69,000; Overtime +$20,000; Inmate Housing +$89,000; additional Inmate Housing adjustments including +$40,568 and +$49,274; Sale of Property/Capital Outlay adjustments; Materials and Capital Outlay increases; Computer Maintenance and Repairs & Maintenance line increases; Kitchen and Janitorial Supplies +$15,000 and other smaller adjustments. Commissioner Larry Durham moved to accept the budget amendments; Commissioner John Hawthorne seconded and the court voted unanimously to approve them.
Chief Deputy Chris Hennsley reported the jail population at 39 inmates (25 Lynn, 2 Lubbock, 1 Floyd, 11 Potter). The court also approved payment of claims and payroll as presented by the county treasurer and learned that bonds will appear on the Oct. 13 agenda. The meeting adjourned after routine business.
