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Mills County court accepts $65,400 homeland security grant; keeps retirement contribution policy, approves maintenance contract
Summary
Mills County Commissioners unanimously accepted a $65,400 Homeland Security Grant, voted to keep current TCDRS contribution and elected rates, approved a one-year maintenance agreement for the Law Enforcement Center and passed routine financial items during the meeting.
Mills County Commissioners Court on a unanimous vote Monday approved a resolution accepting a $65,400 Homeland Security Grant Program award and completed a slate of routine financial and personnel actions.
The court, presided over by County Judge Mr. Shelton, also voted to leave the county’s TCDRS retirement settings unchanged, approved accounts payable and budget amendments, authorized a one-year maintenance agreement for the Law Enforcement Center, and approved a continuation certificate for Chief Deputy Anthony Pool.
Why it matters: the HSGP funds are intended to strengthen countywide public-safety and emergency services capabilities; the county’s decision to maintain its 14% elected pension rate continues a policy of funding that staff said is improving the plan’s long-term funded status.
Votes at a glance: - Accept minutes of June 8, 2026 — motion: Commissioner Head; second: Commissioner Williams; outcome: approved (unanimous). - Enter executive session (Texas Gov. Code §551.074) — motion: County Judge (Mr. Shelton); second: Commissioner Head; outcome: approved. - Approve accounts payable as presented — motion: Commissioner Williams; second: County Judge (Mr. Shelton); outcome: approved (unanimous). - Approve budget amendments (packet) — motion: Ms. Campbell; second: Commissioner Sullivan; outcome: approved (unanimous). - Maintain current TCDRS retirement rates — motion: County Judge (Mr. Shelton); second: Commissioner Head; outcome: approved (unanimous). - Accept Homeland Security Grant Program award ($65,400) — motion: Commissioner Williams; second: Commissioner Sullivan; outcome: approved (unanimous). - Approve LEC maintenance agreement with Heart of Texas Mechanical (one-year auto-renew) — motion: County Judge (Mr. Shelton); second: Commissioner Head; outcome: approved (unanimous). - Approve continuation certificate for Chief Deputy Anthony Pool — motion: County Judge (Mr. Shelton); second: Commissioner Head; outcome: approved (unanimous).
On the grant, County Judge Mr. Shelton summarized the paperwork requirement for acceptance: "the resolution that you just read is required as part of the grant application process of acceptance," and explained the funds will be applied across county mission areas, including EMS and sheriff operations.
The maintenance agreement for the Law Enforcement Center—structured as a one-year contract that renews annually unless changed—will provide quarterly HVAC filter changes and related maintenance by Heart of Texas Mechanical. Sheriff’s office staff and facility staff emphasized the need for certified technicians to address ductwork and access issues.
The court adjourned after the county judge’s report on flood response and upcoming workshops.
Next steps: departments will track grant expenditures and bring any required budget adjustments back to the court; the appraisal district will hold its public hearing on Aug. 17 for its proposed 2027 budget.
