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Commissioner questions vendor selection as court tables $122,000 study by Maverick for WCR 145
Summary
Commissioner Villela presented a $122,000 work authorization for Maverick to study WCR 145; County Judge Terry Johnson asked how Maverick was chosen and Villela confirmed he knows the owner. The court tabled the item pending further review and budget discussion.
Public Works presented a proposed work authorization for Maverick to perform a study related to WCR 145 with an estimated cost around $122,000. County Judge Terry Johnson asked Commissioner Steven Villela how Maverick had been chosen. Commissioner Villela said Maverick is on the vendor list and that he personally knows the owner; Commissioner Anderson said the project should follow the proper budgetary process. After discussion, Commissioner Villela moved to table the item for further consideration.
The minutes record the exchange but do not document a formal conflict-of-interest finding or recusal. The court did not approve the work authorization during this meeting and directed further review in the budget process.
