Parmer County Commissioners Court — meeting roundup and votes at a glance (May 13, 2024)

At its May 13 regular session in Farwell, the Parmer County Commissioners Court approved routine financial items, appointed visiting county judges, agreed to assist the Lazbuddie Volunteer Fire Department with a heart monitor-defibrillator using ARPA funds, approved a $420,000 roadgrader purchase for Precinct 4 with $190,000 to be financed, renewed an IT backup contract and heard a report from the sheriff on jail population and staffing.

Votes at a glance
- Approve minutes (April 22, 2024): Motion by Commissioner Kirk Frye; second by Commissioner Casey Russell. Outcome: approved by majority vote. (SEG 001)
- Approve accounts payable (April 26; May 3; May 13): Motion by Commissioner Charles Wilkins; second by Commissioner Kirk Frye. Outcome: approved by majority vote; correction made to the check for Triple S Glass. (SEG 002)
- Approve Treasurer's payroll report (April 30, 2024): Motion by Judge Isabel Izzy Carrasco; second by Commissioner Kenny White. Outcome: approved by majority vote. (SEG 002)
- Appoint visiting county judges (Lamb, Oldham, Deaf Smith, Bailey counties suggested): Motion by Commissioner Kirk Frye; second by Commissioner Charles Wilkins. Outcome: approved by majority vote. (SEG 002)
- ARPA payment to Lazbuddie VFD for heart monitor-defibrillator: Motion by Commissioner Casey Russell; second by Commissioner Charles Wilkins. Outcome: approved by majority vote. Amount not specified in minutes. (SEG 002)
- Purchase and financing of John Deere 672G roadgrader for Precinct 4 (total price $420,000; $230,000 trade-in; $190,000 financed): Motion by Commissioner Kenny White; second by Commissioner Charles Wilkins. Outcome: approved by majority vote. (SEG 002–SEG 003)
- Reschedule May regular meeting from May 27 to May 20 (due to Memorial Day): Motion by Commissioner Kirk Frye; second by Judge Isabel Izzy Carrasco. Outcome: approved by majority vote. (SEG 003)
- Renew Newtex IT Solutions off-site backup contract: Motion by Commissioner Casey Russell; second by Commissioner Kenny White. Outcome: approved by majority vote. (SEG 003)

Sheriff Eric Geske also reported the jail population (18 inmates), procurement plans using SB 22 funds and a promotion in the jail staff; no vote resulted from the report. The court adjourned at 11:00 a.m.