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Flagpoles at Centennial Library approved; County Judge abstains citing personal relationship

Midland County Commissioners’ Court · August 4, 2026
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Summary

The court approved Lone Star Signs of West Texas, Inc. to replace two flagpoles at Centennial Library; County Judge Terry Johnson stated he would abstain from voting due to a personal relationship with the company owners.

Carol O’Shaughnessy, Risk Manager, presented a proposal from Lone Star Signs of West Texas, Inc. to replace two flagpoles at Centennial Library. County Judge Terry Johnson told the court he would abstain from voting because of a personal relationship with the owners of the vendor.

Commissioner Steven Villela moved to approve the proposal and Commissioner Charles Hall seconded. The minutes record the vote as in favor by Hall and Somers, with Johnson recorded as abstaining. The contract award and the abstention were entered into the minutes and associated exhibits.

The minutes do not include additional vendor discussion beyond the abstention and the motion; county staff will proceed with procurement consistent with the court’s approval and recorded abstention.