What Dimmit County commissioners approved on Dec. 8

Dimmit County Commissioners voted on multiple routine and substantive items at their Dec. 8 meeting. Key approvals included:

- Patrol vehicle and equipment for Constable Precinct 3: approved; combined total (vehicle + equipment) discussed at approximately $78,507. Motion carried.

- Two ticket writers and related hardware/software (Peacemaker Technology): annual subscription/payment noted at $5,990; contract is a 48‑month arrangement with annual payments; motion carried (one abstention recorded).

- Fireworks restriction order in unincorporated areas: adopted to restrict sale of certain fireworks during drought; motion carried.

- TCDRS retirement plan renewal for 2026: plan parameters retained and the court approved an additional $50,000 county contribution to support the plan.

- Additional holiday/bonus pay schedule: supplemental payment structure approved ($50 per month of continuous full‑time service up to $600 annual; $20 per month for part‑time), with eligibility clarifications discussed and motion carried.

- Change order for road/paving and fence replacement (beta paving): approved for a total of $27,118.86.

- Contract with Padilla Brown CPAs: approved for the county audit and landfill financial assurance work.

- Claims docket: multiple fund totals were read into the record and the claims docket was approved by majority vote.

Several other routine reports and tablings were handled on the consent calendar; commissioners also directed a special meeting to address a separate operational issue in the sheriff’s office.