Ector County to update policies

Ector County Commissioners are scheduled to discuss and take action on a variety of agenda items, which includes a revision to the anti-discrimination and harassment policy.

Commissioners will discuss this agenda and other during a meeting at 10 a.m. Tuesday in the commissioners courtroom at the Ector County Administration Annex, Room 120, 1010 East Eighth St.

Patricia Patton, who works for Ector County Human Resources, told the Odessa American over the phone the current anti-discrimination and harassment policy has been in place for the last 25 to 30 years. She said this is something that needed to be done and she explained the Ector County Human Resources Department will be addressing other policies that need additions or revisions.

“Policies have to evolve to keep up with the times,” Patton said. “That’s what we are doing.”

The commissioners will also consider, discuss and take any necessary action regarding a proposed agreement and an amendment to agreement between Ringling Bros. – Barnum & Bailey Combined Shows Inc. a Delaware Corporation and Ector County Coliseum and Exhibition Center for the purpose of “Disney on Ice Show.”

The Ector County Sheriff’s Office have an agenda item to consider, discuss and take any necessary action regarding FMH Foundation Grant Contract for the Ector County Sheriff’s Office CSI Crime Scene Scanner.

The court will also:

>> To consider, discuss, and take any necessary action regarding a proposed Proclamation in support of declaring June 2022 as Elder Abuse Awareness Month, and authorize the County Judge and County Commissioners to sign.

>> To consider, discuss, and take any necessary action regarding the need to hire temporary services to assist in the day to day operations of the Public Works Traffic Department due to many employees being out on leave and authorize the County Judge to sign.

>> To consider, discuss, and take any necessary action regarding the award on the following Highway Material bid, Asphalt Patching Material; and authorize the County Judge and other county officials to sign all documents associated with this agenda item.

>> To consider, discuss, and take any necessary action on the CTIF Seal Coat Project for 2022; and to approve a budget amendment to CERTZ Grant, Improvements and Construction, 093-840-5509 and to Grantee Contribution, 093-4175 for $95,960; and authorize the County Judge and other county officials to sign all documents associated with this agenda item.

>> To consider, discuss and take any necessary action on the following proposal specifications Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment and Supplemental Life Insurance (Proposal #22-06-14-01) and authorize the County Judge to sign.

>> To consider, discuss, and take any necessary action regarding the Mobile Imaging Services with Symphony Diagnostic Services No. 1, LLC, DBA TridentCare for the Ector County Jail Medical, and authorize the County Judge to sign.

>> To consider, discuss, and take any necessary action regarding Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. HHS001057600018 between The Department of State Health Services and Ector County Health Department and authorize the County Judge to sign.

>> To consider, discuss, and take any necessary action regarding Amendment No. 4 to Contract No. HHS000119700006 between The Department of State Health Services and Ector County Health Department and authorize the County Judge to sign.

>> To approve, reject, or take any necessary action relating to the revised Procurement Policies and Procedures including Policy Exemptions and authorize the County Judge to sign.

>> To consider, discuss, and take any necessary action on Replat of a portion of Lot 3 and Lots 4 & 5, Block 1, Ranchette Addition a Subdivision of Ector County, Texas (Precinct 1) and authorize the County Judge to sign.

>> To review, consider, discuss, approve, and take any necessary action regarding the following proposed Consent Agenda: To consider, discuss, and approve a line item transfer to Sales Tax Fund, Road Department, Grantee Contribution, 005-810-6398 from Contract Services, 005-810-5309 for $95,960. To consider, discuss, and approve a line item transfer to General Fund, Animal Control, Educational Travel, 001-361-5161 for $700 from Office Supplies, 001-361-5171 for $250, and from Uniform Supplies, 001-361-5176 for $450. To consider, discuss, and approve a line item transfer to General Fund, JP #2, Other Insurance, 001-202-5375 for $178 and to Professional Dues & Fees, 001-202-5302 for $190 from Educational Travel, 001-202-5161 for $368.

>> To consider, discuss, approve, reject and take any necessary action regarding the Ector County Investment Report for the quarter ending March 31, 2022.

>> To consider and discuss budget goals for 2022 – 2023 Budget, and long range planning and to conduct review of the 2021 – 2022 Budget for all Ector County Elected Officials and County Departments including any adjustments incident thereto.

>> To consider and approve the Accounts Payable Fund Requirements Report for May 24, 2022 to review County financial statements and reports.

Executive session

>> To consider and discuss legal matters pursuant to Title 5, Chapter 551, Section 551.071, Texas Government Code.

>> To consider and discuss real estate issues/transactions pursuant to Title 5, Chapter 551, Section 551.072, Texas Government Code.

>> To consider and discuss personnel matters pursuant to Title 5, Chapter 551, Section 551.074, Texas Government Code.