Council approves Relocation of Emergency Siren Tower, 2-1

Relocation of Emergency Siren Tower

2 yes, 1 no

George Aguilar (no), Pedro "Pete" Trevino Jr. (yes), Mauricio "Wicho" Gonzalez (yes)

Setting Proposed 2026 Tax Rate at $0.787

5 yes, 0 no

Renee K. Chapa (yes), Ventura Garcia Jr. (yes), Mauricio "Wicho" Gonzalez (yes), George Aguilar (yes), Pedro "Pete" Trevino Jr. (yes)

Approval of Previous Minutes

4 yes, 0 no

Consent Agenda Budget Amendments

4 yes, 0 no

Adoption of 90-Day Outdoor Burn Ban

4 yes, 0 no

Fair Association Wash Rack Installation

4 yes, 0 no

Auditor Certification of State Grant Funds

4 yes, 0 no

Opening of Jail Evaluation RFQs

4 yes, 0 no

HOME Program Conflict of Interest Resolution

4 yes, 0 no

Authorization to Issue RFP for HOME Program Administrative Services

4 yes, 0 no

Approval of TDHCA HOME Grant Application Resolution

4 yes, 0 no

Certification of Cybersecurity Training Completion Report

4 yes, 0 no

Declaration of Surplus IT Equipment and Furniture

4 yes, 0 no

Fairground Policies Amendments

4 yes, 0 no

Tabled Pavement Assessment Program Discussion

4 yes, 0 no

Tabled Year 2027 Budget Discussion

4 yes, 0 no

Approval of 2027 Budget Process Schedule Adjustment

4 yes, 0 no

Tabled Sheriff's Office Prisoner Detention Item

4 yes, 0 no

Approval of Auditor's Monthly Reports

4 yes, 0 no

Approval of County Treasurer's Report

4 yes, 0 no

Approval of Payroll and Bills

4 yes, 0 no

Jim Wells County Jail Evaluation Project #2026-CJ001

The court is selecting a firm to evaluate the current state of the county jail.

Discussed — no decision yet

county budget

The court is working on the budget for next year. This determines how much money goes to roads, public safety, and other county services.

What it means: All county residents benefit from the organized allocation of public funds.

Raised 3 times this week

public safety

The county is considering a 90-day ban on outdoor burning to prevent wildfires during the current drought.

What it means: All county residents, as the ban reduces the risk of uncontrolled wildfires.

Public Health and Safety Services

Commissioner Aguilar raised concerns regarding animal control workload sharing, financial contributions, and shelter space constraints between the city and county.

What it means: County residents and stray animals needing adequate shelter and animal control response.

water resource management

With KBDI drought index levels surging past 600, the county enacted an immediate 90-day outdoor burn ban to reduce wildfire risks in unincorporated areas.

What it means: All unincorporated residents, property owners, and local emergency services.