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JONES COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
REGULAR MEETING
SEPTEMBER 14, 2026 - 9:00 AM
The Commissioner’s Court of Jones County, Texas, met this day in regular session with the following
members present: Dale Spurgin, County Judge, presiding; Roy Spalding, Commissioner Precinct 1;
Lonnie Vivian, Commissioner Precinct 2; Danny Collett, Commissioner Precinct 3;
Joel Spraberry, Commissioner Precinct 4; and LeeAnn Jennings, Jones County Clerk.
1. APPROVE MINUTES OF THE LAST REGULAR MEETING.
Commissioner Spalding entered a motion to approve the minutes of the August 24, 2026 regular
meeting as presented. Commissioner Vivian seconded the motion with all other Commissioners
voting aye.
2. PUBLIC HEARING ON 2027 PROPOSED BUDGET.
Judge Spurgin opened the public hearing at 9:03 AM and closed the public hearing at 9:35 AM.
See Exhibit A.
3. PUBLIC HEARING ON 2026 PROPOSED TAX RATES.
Judge Spurgin opened the public hearing at 9:03 AM and closed the public hearing at 9:43 AM.
See Exhibit B.
4. DISCUSS AND TAKE ACTION ON A BID SUBMITTED BY SENDERO RESIDENTIAL
LLC FOR THE PURCHASE OF (R28550), BEING LOT 1 AND 2 BLOCK 194, BUIE,
HANNA & MORROW ADDITION, TO THE TOWN OF ANSON, JONES COUNTY, TEXAS.
THE BID AMOUNT $3101.00. COURT COSTS HAVE BEEN WAIVED.
Commissioner Spalding entered a motion to approve a bid in the amount of $3101.00 submitted by
Sendero Residential LLC for the purchase of R28550. Commissioner Spraberry seconded the motion
with all other Commissioners voting aye. See Exhibit C.
5. DISCUSS AND TAKE ACTION ON DISASTER DECLARATION FOR DR 4416 AND ALL
ITEMS RELATED REGARDING FEMA AND TDEM FORMS AND REQUIREMENTS.
No action was taken by the Commissioners Court.
6. DISCUSS AND TAKE ACTION ON HAULING AND MATERIAL BIDS.
No action was taken by the Commissioners Court.
7. DISCUSS AND TAKE ACTION ON EQUIPMENT PURCHASE.
No action was taken by the Commissioners Court.
8. DISCUSS AND TAKE ACTION ON ZULTYS SERVICE AGREEMENT AMENDMENT.
Commissioner Vivian entered a motion to approve the Zultys service agreement amendment.
Commissioner Spalding seconded the motion with all other Commissioners voting aye.
See Exhibit D.
9. DISCUSS AND TAKE ACTION ON PROPOSAL/CONTRACT FROM CINTAS FOR
UNIFORMS FOR FULL-TIME PRECINCT EMPLOYEES.
Commissioner Vivian entered a motion to approve a contract with Cintas for uniforms for full-time
employees of Precinct 2. Commissioner Spalding seconded the motion with all other Commissioners
voting aye. See Exhibit E.
10. DISCUSS AND TAKE TO ADVERTISE SALE OF SURPLUS PROPERTY.
No action was taken by the Commissioners Court.
11. DISCUSS AND TAKE ACTION ON MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH
AGRILIFE EXTENSION SERVICE. Commissioner Vivan entered a motion to approve the
memorandum of understanding with Agrilife Extension Service. Commissioner Collett seconded the
motion with all other Commissioners voting aye. See Exhibit F.
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DISCUSS AND TAKE ACTION ON MESQUITE SOLAR PROJECT TAX ABATEMENT
APPLICATION. No action was taken by the Commissioners Court.
DISCUSS AND TAKE ACTION ON ENGIE ROAD USE AGREEMENT FOR SWENSON
SOLAR PROJECT IN STONEWALL COUNTY.
No action was taken by the Commissioners Court.
DISCUSS AND TAKE ACTION REGARDING CLOSING COUNTY ROADS TO THRU
TRAFFIC. Commissioner Vivian entered a motion to approve the no thru solar data center project
traffic signage subject to approval by the County Attorney. Commissioner Spalding seconded the
motion with all other Commissioners voting aye. See Exhibit G.
DISCUSS AND TAKE ACTION ON TAC AI TRAINING.
Commissioner Vivian entered a motion to document the completion of TAC AI training of all county
employees. Commissioner Spalding seconded the motion with all other Commissioners voting aye.
See Exhibit H.
DISCUSS AND TAKE ACTION ON CSLFRF/ARPA FUNDS.
No action was taken by the Commissioners Court.
DISCUSS AND TAKE ACTION ON SIGNAGE AT INTERSECTIONS ON COUNTY
ROADS. Commissioner Spraberry entered a motion to approve a public hearing on signage at
intersections on county roads. Commissioner Spalding seconded the motion with all other
Commissioners voting aye. See Exhibit I.
DISCUSS AND TAKE ACTION ON AEP PUBLIC SAFETY POWER SHUTOFF
GUIDELINES. No action was taken by the Commissioners Court.
DISCUSS AND TAKE ACTION ON SHACKELFORD COUNTY PROJECT NORTH
DEVELOPMENT. No action was taken by the Commissioners Court.
DISCUSS AND TAKE ACTION ON FY26 TIDC FORMULA STATEMENT OF GRANT
AWARD. No action was taken by the Commissioners Court. See Exhibit J.
. DISCUSS AND TAKE ACTION ON 2027 JONES COUNTY RESOLUTION INDIGENT
DEFENSE GRANT PROGRAM. Commissioner Spalding entered a motion to approve the 2027
resolution for the indigent defense grant program. Commissioner Collett seconded the motion with
all other Commissioners voting aye. See Exhibit K.
DISCUSS AND TAKE ACTION ON AIRMED AGREEMENT FOR THE EMPLOYEE
INSURANCE CAFETERIA PLAN. Commissioner Vivian entered a motion to approve the
AirMed agreement and approve payroll deductions through the employee insurance cafeteria plan.
Commissioner Spalding seconded the motion with all other Commissioners voting aye.
See Exhibit L.
DISCUSS AND TAKE ACTION ON RATIFYING INTERGOVERNMENTAL SERVICE
AGREEMENT RENEWAL WITH IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOM ENFORCEMENT.
Commissioner Spraberry entered a motion to ratify and approve the intergovernmental service
agreement renewal with immigration and custom enforcement. Commissioner Collett seconded the
motion with all other Commissioners voting aye. See Exhibit M.
DISCUSS AND TAKE ACTION ON UMBRELLA AUCTION AGREEMENT WITH PURPLE
WAVE AUCTIONS. Commissioner Spalding entered a motion to approve the umbrella auction
agreement with Purple Wave auctions. Commissioner Vivan seconded the motion with all other
Commissioners voting aye. See Exhibit N.
25. DISCUSS AND TAKE ACTION ON ADOPTING 2027 BUDGET.
Commissioner Vivian entered a motion to adopt the 2027 budget. Commissioner Collett seconded
the motion. Judge Spurgin polled the Court. Commissioners Spalding voted aye. Commissioner
Vivian voted aye. Commissioner Collett voted aye. Commissioner Spraberry voted aye. Judge
Spurgin voted aye. See Exhibit O.
26. DISCUSS AND TAKE ACTION ON ADOPTING 2026 TAX RATES.
Commissioner Vivian made a motion that the 2026 property tax rate be decreased from the 2025 tax
rate by the adoption of a total tax rate of $0.426373, which is effectively a 4.01% increase in the tax
rate above the no new revenue tax rate. Maintenance and Operation (M&O) tax rate of $0.400757 per
$100 valuation and Interest and Sinking (I&S) tax rate of $0.025616 per $100 valuation capped at
$0.80 per $100 valuation. Maintenance of Public Road tax rate of $0.00 per $100 valuation capped at
$0.15 per $100 valuation. Farm to Market Road or Flood Control tax rate of $0.00 per $100
valuation capped at $0.30 per $100 valuation. Commissioner Spalding seconded the motion. Judge
Spurgin polled the Court. Commissioners Spalding voted aye. Commissioner Vivian voted aye.
Commissioner Collett voted aye. Commissioner Spraberry voted aye. Judge Spurgin voted aye.
27. DISCUSS AND TAKE ACTION ON RATIFYING 2026 TAX RATES.
Commissioner Vivian entered a motion to ratify the 2026 tax rate. Commissioner Spalding seconded
the motion. Judge Spurgin polled the Court. Commissioners Spalding voted aye. Commissioner
Vivian voted aye. Commissioner Collett voted aye. Commissioner Spraberry voted aye. Judge
Spurgin voted aye.
28. DISCUSS AND TAKE ACTION ON TREASURER’S REPORT.
Commissioner Spalding entered a motion to approve the Treasurer’s report as presented.
Commissioner Vivian seconded the motion with all other Commissioners voting aye.
29. AMEND BUDGET AND APPROVE LINE-ITEM TRANSFERS.
Commissioner Vivian entered a motion to amend the budget and approve line-item transfers.
Commissioner Spalding seconded the motion with all other Commissioners voting aye.
See Exhibit P.
30. PAY BILLS.
Commissioner Spalding entered a motion to pay the bills as presented by the Auditor.
Commissioner Vivian seconded the motion with all other Commissioners voting aye.
DISCUSSION ITEM
The Extension Office submitted an office agenda for the Court to review. See Exhibit Q.
ADJOURN
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