Howard County Commissioners to consider burn ban during Monday’s regular afternoon meeting

The Howard County Commissioners will convene for a regular meeting Monday, Sept. 13 inside the 3rd Floor Courtroom at the Howard County Courthouse, at 3:30 p.m.

Once the meeting has been called to order there will be time allowed for citizen input. This is an opportunity to members of the community to address the Commissioners Court with any concerns, thoughts or ideas. Once citizen's input has concluded, the Commissioners will move into the action items on the agenda and receive reports.

Howard County Judge Kathryn Wiseman will lead discussion on a petition to dissolve water board. After discussion has wrapped up the commissioners will possibly move to a vote.

The topic of a burn ban will be presented once again by Howard County Volunteer Fire Chief Mitchell Hooper. Howard County has not received rain in the past couple of weeks, but has experienced high temperatures causing vegetation to become dry. Country Treasurer Sharon Adams will discuss personnel considerations with commissioners. County Auditor Jackie Olson will ask for approval on invoices, purchase requests and budget amendments. Discussion will take place regarding authorization for the county of Howard to issue requests for proposals for administrative services and requests for qualifications (RFQS) for professional services for the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. County Clerk Brent Zitterkopf will deliver the monthly report for August.

The Texas VINE/SAVNS County Service Agreement Renewal (FY2002) will also be up for discussion and possible approval. There will also be consideration to award fuel bids.

County Commissioner for Pct. 2 Craig Bailey will lead discussion on an MOU

between City of Big Spring and Howard County for tower usage.

Road Engineer Brian Klinksiek will be requesting authorization to go out for bids on LRA, Base and Emulsion for FY 2022. There will also be discussion regarding the reallocation of funds to FY 2002 for pickup ordered in March 2021. A change ordered for additional base used on RFB2020012 GRH CR 19 will be discussed with possible approval. Before Klinksiek concludes he will provide a roadway maintenance update to the Commissioners.

The community is invited to attend the meeting or watch on Facebook Live at https://www.facebook.com/howard-county-info-tech110733893888746/