Howard County Commissioners to revisit bids for 400’ Guy Tower and MOU with Midland Police Dept.

Howard County Commissioners will meet Monday afternoon to discuss agenda full of updates, reports, and new projects. The meeting will be held in the 3rd Floor County Courtroom of the Howard County Courthouse. The meeting will be held at 3:30 p.m.

After taking a moment for pledge, prayer, and Citizens Input, Commissioners will begin discussion with a Howard County Resolution for HAVA Grant Assurances.

Then, County Treasurer Sharon Adams will bring forth an agenda item concerning authorization for depository bids and personnel considerations. Adams will also provide a presentation of TAC 2020 Employer Rewards Program check.

County Auditor Jackie Olson will then provide the approval of invoices, purchase requests, budget amendments to the Court. An update to the notice to bidder’s form and the consideration of awarding a bid for erecting and installing a 400’ Guy Tower per Standard: TIA-222-H will also be given.

Another item that appeared on last meeting’s agenda, that will now be discussed Monday, is an MOU between Howard County and Midland Police Department for the use of the Howard County Airport – driving track presented by County Sheriff Stan Parker.

Commissioner Craig Bailey will discuss Texas Independence Day Fireworks with a deadline of Feb. 14 during the meeting.

An agenda item regarding the County Assistance District will also be under consideration with discussion being led by Commissioner Jimmie Long.

There will also be discussion over accelerating the letting schedule for the remainder of FY 2021 and a roadway maintenance update by Road Engineer Brian Klinksiek.

Mike Averette with Detention Communications will provide maintenance and hardware upgrades with the Commissioners towards the end of the meeting.

Before adjourning, County Clerk Brent Zitterkopf will review the monthly report with Commissioners.