Parker County Commissioners Court Special Session - May 4, 2026

The Parker County Commissioners Court convened in special session on May 4, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. in Weatherford, Texas, with County Judge Pat Deen and Commissioners Conley, Holt, Walden, and Hale present. The court addressed seven items related to disaster response and recovery, including a declaration renewal, emergency budget transfers, debris removal contracts, equipment purchases, personnel overtime, and interlocal agreements. The meeting adjourned at 10:20 a.m.

Discussion Items

• Local Disaster Declaration Renewal (Item A): Judge Deen presented the item for discussion and possible action. The court took no action on renewal.
• Emergency Budget Amendment (Item B): Purchasing Agent Kim Rivas, Emergency Management Jason Lane, and County Relations Officer Bryan Grimes presented information. The court approved two motions: first, to reimburse initial charges for six individuals (motion by Conley, second by Hale); second, to transfer $4 million from fund balance to cover debris removal costs for residents unable to pay (motion by Holt, second by Conley). Both motions carried.
• Engagement of Tetra Tech for Debris Monitoring (Item C): Rivas and Lane provided information. Motion by Holt, second by Walden to approve the contract under RFP PC25-45 carried.
• Air Curtain Burner Purchase (Item D): Rivas reported on purchasing two air curtain burners for storm vegetation debris—one for the North Convenience Center and one for the South Convenience Center (temporarily located at Precinct 2). Motion by Holt, second by Conley to approve both purchases carried.
• Special Overtime for Deputy Constables (Item E): County Treasurer Becky McCullough and Lane presented information to authorize overtime compensation rates under FLSA Section 207(k) for deputy constables providing security during the disaster. Motion by Conley, second by Judge Deen to approve carried.
• MOU with United Way (Item F): Lane presented information. Motion by Hale, second by Conley to authorize execution of the memorandum of understanding carried.
• Land Agreement for Brush Storage (Item G): Motion by Conley, second by Holt to authorize execution of a land agreement for storage of brush carried.

Key Outcomes

• No action taken on Local Disaster Declaration renewal.
• Approved reimbursement of six individuals and transfer of $4 million from fund balance for debris removal (two motions, both carried).
• Approved engagement of Tetra Tech for debris removal monitoring.
• Approved purchase of two air curtain burners.
• Approved special overtime rates for deputy constables during the disaster period.
• Approved execution of MOU with United Way.
• Approved execution of land agreement for brush storage.
• Meeting adjourned at 10:20 a.m.