Public Meetings - Parker County, Texas

The Parker County Commissioners Court convened in regular session on August 24, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. in the commissioner's courtroom at the Parker County Courthouse in Weatherford, Texas. All members were present: County Judge Pat Deen, Commissioners Conley (PCT 1), Holt (PCT 2), Walden (PCT 3), and Hale (PCT 4), along with County Attorney John Forrest and Deputy County Clerk Jane Wilsky. The meeting included the invocation by Greg Downes and the pledges led by Judge Pro Tem George Conley. The court approved numerous consent items, discussed transportation projects, approved election-related items, and conducted a public hearing on a subdivision revision. An executive session was held from 10:12 a.m. to 11:31 a.m. regarding legal matters, property acquisitions, and county facility updates. The meeting adjourned at 11:47 a.m. Consent Calendar - Auditor Items: Certification of revenues, line item budget adjustments, payment of routine bills, and audit reports were all submitted and approved. Auditor Brianna Fowler addressed the court regarding item 4.A.2. - Treasurer Items: Report on fund balances (1–999), approval of payroll/insurance/retirement, and monthly investment report were submitted and approved. Acceptance or release of pledged securities was not submitted. - County Judge Items: Monthly reports and personnel changes were submitted; acceptance of minutes was not submitted. The entire consent calendar was approved by motion (Walden/Hale). Discussion Items - Proclamation: The court proclaimed September 2026 as Recovery Month in Parker County at the request of Unity Recovery Weatherford. Ashley Gainey presented information. - Purchasing: - Approved interdepartmental transfers of equipment and inventory reports. - Approved Mooring USA proposal for mold remediation at the Parker County East Annex (Kim Rivas, Mark Long). - Authorized execution of Tyler Munis Amendment 6 to remove SaaS eProcurement and Vendor Self Service. - Authorized execution of Parker County Sheriff's Office Feasibility Study Change Order 1. - Approved reimbursement to Walnut Creek Special Utility District for ARPA Water Distribution and Storage Upgrades project (Landmark Structures). - Transportation Projects Update: - Approved the IH-20 Frontage Road Project PS&E professional services contract (Chris Bosco, Freese and Nichols; Chad Marbut, City of Weatherford). - Approved Program Management services contract (Chris Bosco). - Regional Transportation Council Update: Judge Deen, Bryan Grimes, and Commissioner Walden provided an update; no action taken. - Election Administration: - Approved appointment of Presiding Judges, Alternate Judges, and Central Count Station personnel for a one-year term (September 1, 2026–August 31, 2027). - Approved the number of clerks for each countywide polling location for the November 3, 2026 General Election. Resident Kristen Wood also presented information. - Approved Early Voting Schedule for the November 3, 2026 General Election. - Approved Election Day countywide polling locations for the November 3, 2026 General Election. - Approved Order of Election for county and precinct officers per Texas Constitution Article XVI, Section 65. - Approved election contracts with political subdivisions and authorized the County Attorney to sign. - Approved CI Pavement to restripe the parking lot at the Elections Building. - Public Safety and Animal Control: - Approved donation of 12 sets of expired body armor to Brock ISD for their Guardian Program, with waivers (Sergeant Shane Cartwright). - Approved FY26-27 Aledo PD Dispatch Addendum (Chief Mark Arnett). - Approved donation of chicken captured by Animal Control to the Weatherford Animal Shelter for adoption (Chief Mark Arnett). - Personnel and Administration: - Selected Salary Grievance Committee members: Jil Beal, Sheryle Wright, Sherri Wallis (alternates listed). (Judge Deen drew names.) - Approved application for DOJ FY 2026 Starlink Bridging Immigration-Related Deficits Experienced Nationwide Program (IT Director James Caywood). - Approved building a new radio tower site at the East Annex (16600 Old Weatherford Road, Aledo, TX). - Approved permission for Precinct 2 to enter three private properties to clear brush/overgrowth along interior fence lines: 1546 Scott Road, 1420 Old Agnes Road, 1350 Rock Creek Road (all in Weatherford area). - Approved contract with Parker County SUD for relocation of water line adjacent to Fairview Road (Commissioner Walden, Auditor Fowler). - Approved Interlocal Cooperation Contract with Texas Department of Public Safety (County Attorney John Forrest). - Approved Career & Technical Education Internship Agreement with Weatherford Independent School District. - Executive Session Outcomes (after closed session): - Accepted counter offer for Parcel 6 of East Bankhead Highway Project at 600 Torri Court, Aledo, TX. - Accepted counter offer for Parcel 3 of Kelly Road Project at 4801 Kelly Road, Aledo, TX. - No action taken on: land development regulations, Parker County Justice Center and Jail update, allocation/improvements of county real estate, Medical Investigation evaluation, County Website security upgrade/expansion. Plats and Subdivision Actions - Precinct 1: - Approved final plat (Longhorn Ridge, 42 lots, 50.431 acres) and accepted right-of-way deed. - Approved variance for right-of-way dedication (Adams Acres Addition, 2.00 acres). - Approved final plat (Adams Acres Addition, 2 lots, 2.00 acres) and accepted right-of-way deed. - Accepted special warranty deed for right-of-way off Greg Street. - Approved variance for driveway distances (Shady Grove Addition Phase 1, 18.25 acres). - Accepted construction bond (surety) for Longhorn Ridge roads. - Precinct 2: - Approved final plat (Prather Estates, 44 lots, 60.624 acres) and accepted right-of-way deed. - Approved final plat (Dorman Acres, 2 lots, 17.15 acres) and accepted right-of-way deed. - Accepted construction bond (surety) for Prather Estates roads. - Approved waiver for Groundwater Study for D.H. Hat Trick Ranch (Lot 1, 2.00 acres). Note: This item (No. 8) was listed again but marked 'NO ACTION'; the first occurrence was approved. - Approved release of road assessment liens for Oak Tree Ranch Estates Lots 14 and 18. - Accepted special warranty deed for Wooded Hollow Court (Wolfenberg Hills Subdivision). - Approved waiver for Groundwater Study for Eight 15 Acres (Lots 1–5, 19.557 acres). - Released maintenance bond for Monarch Estates Phase Two and accepted Brown Court and Brown Loop into county-maintained roadway system. - Precinct 3: - Approved waiver for Groundwater Study for Harmony Flats Addition revision (Lot 1, 13.586 acres). - No action on waiver for Groundwater Study for Millsap Land Addition (Lots 1–2, 10.115 acres). - Approved waiver for Groundwater Study for Blue Bonnet Ridge Phase 3 (Lots 69-R & 70-R, 5.515 acres). - Approved final revision for Blue Bonnet Ridge Phase 3 (5.515 acres) after a public hearing (opened and closed at 11:45 a.m., no public comments).".".".".".".".". - Precinct 4: - Approved utility permits by BKV Barnett LLC in rights-of-way of Younger Ranch Road and White Settlement Road/Brandon Drive. - Approved final plat for Kelly Commercial (3 lots, 5.441 acres) and accepted right-of-way deed. Key Outcomes - All consent items were approved unanimously. - All discussion items under Purchasing, Transportation, and Approvals were approved by unanimous votes (motions and seconds noted for each). - Two property counteroffers were accepted in executive session for road projects: Parcel 6 at 600 Torri Court and Parcel 3 at 4801 Kelly Road. - Plats and related actions were approved with the exception of two items marked 'NO ACTION': Millsap Land Addition groundwater waiver (Precinct 3) and a duplicate listing of D.H. Hat Trick Ranch waiver (Precinct 2 No. 8; the first approval stood). - Accepted into the minutes: Parker County Permitting Department Quarterly Report, executed bank draft authorizations for BIG BOYZ TOYS and B&M AUTOS, Tyler Munis Amendment 5, and Commissioners Court Order 26-31. - The meeting adjourned at 11:47 a.m.

The meeting took place on August 17, 2026, at 16:45 UTC. No agenda, minutes, or transcript were provided, so no details of the proceedings are available. Therefore, no specific discussion items, public comments, votes, or outcomes can be reported.

The Parker County Commissioners Court met in budget session on Thursday, August 13, 2026, beginning at 10:00 a.m. in the Commissioners Courtroom at the Parker County Courthouse in Weatherford, Texas, to review and act on the FY2026-2027 general fund and precinct budgets, salary and benefit items, and capital and public service funding requests. County Judge Pat Deen presided, with Commissioners Conley (Pct. 1), Holt (Pct. 2), Walden (Pct. 3), and Hale (Pct. 4) present. County Clerk Lila Deakle also attended. Judge Deen left the meeting at 11:00 a.m., and Commissioner Conley served as Judge Pro Tem until Judge Deen returned at 11:13 a.m. The Court recessed from 11:17 to 11:31 a.m. and adjourned at 11:57 a.m. Budget Adjustment - Precinct 3 - Approved a budget adjustment to move money to the part-time budget line in Precinct 3. Motion by Commissioner Walden, second by Commissioner Holt; motion carried. General Fund Budget Presentations - Budget Analyst Bianca Lord presented the General Fund Budget for FY2026-2027. No action taken. - General Budget Updates were presented by Bianca Lord and Judge Deen. No action taken. - Special Revenue Funds and Projects were presented by Brianna Fowler and Judge Deen. No action taken. - Texas County and District Retirement System (TCDRS) was presented by Becky McCullough. No action taken. - Longevity Pay was presented by Becky McCullough. No action taken. - Salaries and Benefits for Elected Officials, Precincts, PCSO, and Non-Elected Employees were presented by Becky McCullough. No action taken on any of these items. Public Services Budget Requests Several agencies presented funding requests for the FY2026-2027 budget: - Child Protective Services Board representative Ruth Swain presented; the Court approved a request for $34,600. Motion by Commissioner Walden, second by Commissioner Hale; carried. - Freedom House Executive Director Patty Wilson and Lead Advocate Carol Sutton presented; the Court approved funding the same as the expiring amount. Motion by Commissioner Holt, second by Commissioner Hale; carried. - Parker County Committee On Aging Executive Director Kristine Carlson and Linda Authier presented; the Court approved the requested $57,274. Motion by Commissioner Walden, second by Commissioner Holt; carried. - Child Advocacy Center Executive Director Diana Aslin and Sheriff Authier presented; the Court approved utilizing funding for the $30,000 request. Motion by Commissioner Walden, second by Commissioner Hale; carried. - Cornerstone Community Action Agency Executive Director Hanna Adams and Director of Development Todd Leibham presented; the Court approved the requested $59,615.07. Motion by Commissioner Conley, second by Commissioner Holt; carried. - Servolution Network Executive Director Jason Malewiski presented; the Court approved the $50,000 request. Motion by Commissioner Holt, second by Commissioner Conley; carried. - MHMR Pecan Valley Center Chief Financial Officer Gabe Leatherwood presented; the Court approved the $24,500 request. Motion by Commissioner Walden, second by Commissioner Holt; carried. - City of Aledo Director of Community Services Erika Cooper and Library Director Beck Gorman presented; no action was taken. During this item, Judge Deen left at 11:00 a.m. and Commissioner Conley presided as Judge Pro Tem. - Abandoned Cemetery Association representative JoAnne Barnhart presented; the Court approved raising the request from $12,000 to $15,000. Motion by Commissioner Walden, second by Commissioner Holt; carried. Capital & Non-Capital Budget Requests - Approved replacement of the bulletin board in CCL2 with a portable smart board out of the IT Budget. Motion by Commissioner Holt, second by Commissioner Hale; carried. - Approved Department 553 request for an additional safe and evidence locker for $800 for Constable 3. Motion by Commissioner Walden, second by Commissioner Holt; carried. - Under Precincts Funds 1-4, approved purchasing Body Armor for Constable 4 out of the Fund 10 Budget in the amount of $3,000. Motion by Commissioner Hale, second by Commissioner Conley; carried. Employee Benefits, Salaries, and Positions - Active Employee Insurance Rates: after the initial no-action item and a recess, the Court approved removal of the Sick Pool Committee effective January 1, 2027, with the addition of a County-paid short term disability policy Plan 1. Motion by Commissioner Walden, second by Commissioner Hale; carried. - Health Insurance for Retirees was presented; no action taken. - Additional Employee Salary Requests/New Positions: Chief Arnett asked whether lateral pay previously discussed would also include Animal Control and Dispatch. No action was taken on that question. - The Court approved the three positions that received the top score: the UDA position, an increase in the Elections Administrator salary, and an increase in the part-time line for Constable 4. Motion by Commissioner Walden, second by Commissioner Hale; carried. - The Court approved a salary increase for the IT Director to $160,000 effective October 1, 2026. Motion by Commissioner Holt, second by Commissioner Hale; carried. Precincts Funds 1-4 Budget - The Court discussed the Precincts Funds 1-4 budgets for FY2026-2027, but no action was taken. Key Outcomes - All motions carried; no roll-call vote counts were recorded in the minutes, and no dissents were noted. - Approved budget adjustments, public service funding allocations, capital purchases, and employee compensation changes as detailed above. - The Court adjourned at 11:57 a.m. after a motion by Commissioner Conley, seconded by Judge Deen.

On Thursday, August 13, 2026, the Parker County Commissioners Court convened at 10:00 AM in the Commissioners Courtroom to discuss and approve the FY2026-2027 budget. The meeting, presided by Judge Pat Deen, included presentations from budget analysts, department heads, and external agencies. The court reviewed the general fund, precinct funds, capital requests, and employee benefits, approving several funding requests and policy changes before adjourning at 11:57 AM. Consent Calendar - Budget Adjustment for Precinct 3: Approved a request to move funds to the part-time budget line in Precinct 3 (Commissioner Walden). Motion carried. Discussion Items - General Fund Budget FY2026-2027: Budget Analyst Bianca Lord presented the proposed general fund budget; no action was taken. - General Budget Updates: No action taken. - Public Services Budget Requests: Multiple agency requests were presented and approved: - Child Protective Services Board: $34,600 (Motion Walden, second Hale, carried). - Freedom House: Funding approved at the same level as expiring (Motion Holt, second Hale, carried). - Parker County Committee On Aging: $57,274 (Motion Walden, second Holt, carried). - Child Advocacy Center: $30,000 (Motion Walden, second Hale, carried). - Cornerstone Community Action Agency: $59,615.07 (Motion Conley, second Holt, carried). - Servolution Network: $50,000 (Motion Holt, second Conley, carried). - MHMR Pecan Valley Center: $24,500 (Motion Walden, second Holt, carried). - City of Aledo: No action taken after presentation. - Abandoned Cemetery Association: Request increased from $12,000 to $15,000 (Motion Walden, second Holt, carried). - Capital & Non-Capital Budget Requests: - Approved replacement of bulletin board in CCL2 with a portable smart board from IT budget (Motion Holt, second Hale, carried). - Approved $800 for additional safe and evidence locker for Constable 3 (Motion Walden, second Holt, carried). - Texas County and District Retirement System (TCDRS): No action taken. - Active Employee Insurance Rates (initially no action; later approved): - After recess, the court approved removal of the Sick Pool Committee effective January 1, 2027 and added a county-paid short-term disability policy Plan 1 (Motion Walden, second Hale, carried). - Health Insurance for Retirees: No action taken. - Longevity Pay: No action taken. - Salaries and Benefits for Elected Officials, Precincts, PCSO, Non-Elected Employees: No action taken on each. - Additional Employee Salary Requests/New Positions: - Chief Arnett inquired whether lateral pay would include Animal Control and Dispatch; no action. - Approved three positions: UDA, Elections Administrator salary increase, and part-time line increase for Constable 4 (Motion Walden, second Hale, carried). - Approved salary increase for IT Director to $160,000 effective October 1, 2026 (Motion Holt, second Hale, carried). - Special Revenue Funds and Projects: No action taken. - Precincts 1-4 Budgets: Presented; no action taken on fund budgets. - Precincts Capital & Non-Capital Requests: Approved $3,000 for body armor for Constable 4 from Fund 10 budget (Motion Hale, second Conley, carried). Key Outcomes - Budget Adjustment for Precinct 3: Approved. - Public Services Funding: Seven agency requests approved totaling approximately $273,989.07 (sum of approved amounts). - Capital Items: Smart board replacement and evidence locker approved. - Insurance Policy Change: Sick Pool Committee eliminated; short-term disability policy adopted effective January 1, 2027. - New Positions/Salary Increases: Three positions/top-scored items approved; IT Director salary increased to $160,000. - Body Armor for Constable 4: $3,000 approved. - Adjournment: Motion carried at 11:57 AM.

The Parker County Commissioners Court convened in budget session on August 13, 2026, at 10:00 AM in the Commissioners Courtroom. The meeting was presided over by County Judge Pat Deen, with Commissioners Conley (PCT 1), Holt (PCT 2), Walden (PCT 3), Hale (PCT 4), and County Clerk Lila Deakle present. A brief recess occurred from 11:17 AM to 11:31 AM, and Judge Deen stepped out from 11:00 AM to 11:13 AM, during which Commissioner Conley served as Judge Pro Tem. The meeting adjourned at 11:57 AM. I. Budget Adjustment Request – Precinct 3 - Commissioner Walden requested a budget adjustment to move money to the part-time budget line in Precinct 3. The court approved the request unanimously via motion by Walden, seconded by Holt. II. General Fund Budget for FY2026-2027 A/B. General Fund Presentation & Updates - Budget Analyst Bianca Lord presented information on the General Fund budget. No action was taken on these items. C. Public Services Budget Requests - The court heard presentations from several organizations and approved all requests unanimously: - Child Protective Services Board: Ruth Swain presented; approved $34,600 (motion Walden, second Hale). - Freedom House: Executive Director Patty Wilson and Lead Advocate Carol Sutton presented; approved funding at the same level as the expiring grant (motion Holt, second Hale). - Parker County Committee On Aging: Executive Director Kristine Carlson and Linda Authier presented; approved $57,274 (motion Walden, second Holt). - Child Advocacy Center: Executive Director Diana Aslin and Sheriff Authier presented; approved $30,000 (motion Walden, second Hale). - Cornerstone Community Action Agency: Executive Director Hanna Adams and Director of Development Todd Leibham presented; approved $59,615.07 (motion Conley, second Holt). - Servolution Network: Executive Director Jason Malewiski presented; approved $50,000 (motion Holt, second Conley). - MHMR Pecan Valley Center: CFO Gabe Leatherwood presented; approved $24,500 (motion Walden, second Holt). - City of Aledo: Director Erika Cooper and Library Director Beck Gorman presented; no action taken. - Abandoned Cemetery Association: JoAnne Barnhart presented; approved request increased from $12,000 to $15,000 (motion Walden, second Holt). D. Capital & Non-Capital Budget Requests - The court approved two items: - Replacement of the bulletin board in CCL2 with a portable smart board from the IT Budget (motion Holt, second Hale). - Department 553 (Constable 3) request for an additional safe and evidence locker for $800 (motion Walden, second Holt). E. Texas County and District Retirement System (TCDRS) - Presentation by Becky McCullough; no action taken. F. Active Employee Insurance Rates - Initially no action; after recess, a motion was made and carried to remove the Sick Pool Committee effective January 1, 2027, and add a county-paid short-term disability policy (Plan 1) (motion Walden, second Hale). G. Health Insurance for Retirees - Presentation by Becky McCullough; no action taken. H. Longevity Pay - Presentation; no action taken. I. Salaries and Benefits for Elected Officials - Presentation; no action taken. J. Salaries and Benefits for Precincts - Presentation; no action taken. K. Salaries and Benefits for PCSO - Presentation; no action taken. L. Salaries and Benefits for Non-Elected Employees - Presentation; no action taken. M. Additional Employee Salary Requests and/or New Positions - Chief Arnett addressed whether lateral pay discussed previously would also apply to Animal Control and Dispatch; no action on this specific inquiry. - The court approved three top-scored positions: UDA (position), an increase in salary for the Elections Administrator, and an increase in the part-time line for Constable 4 (motion Walden, second Hale). - The court also approved a salary increase for the IT Director to $160,000 effective October 1, 2026 (motion Holt, second Hale). N. Special Revenue Funds and Projects - Presentation by Brianna Fowler; no action taken. III. Precincts Funds 1-4 Budget for FY2026-2027 A. Budget Presentation - Judge Deen presented; no action taken. B. Capital & Non-Capital Budget Requests - Approved purchasing Body Armor for Constable 4 from Fund 10 in the amount of $3,000 (motion Hale, second Conley). IV. Adjournment - Motion to adjourn by Commissioner Conley, seconded by Judge Deen; carried. Meeting adjourned at 11:57 AM. Key Outcomes - All motions carried unanimously. - Approved budget adjustment for Precinct 3 part-time line. - Approved public service funding totaling $271,389.07 for seven organizations (CPS Board, Freedom House, Committee on Aging, Child Advocacy Center, Cornerstone, Servolution, MHMR) plus $15,000 for Abandoned Cemetery Association. - Approved capital/non-capital requests: smart board (IT budget), Constable 3 safe/evidence locker ($800), Constable 4 body armor ($3,000). - Approved insurance change: removal of Sick Pool Committee and addition of county-paid short-term disability effective January 1, 2027. - Approved three new positions/salary adjustments (UDA, Elections Administrator increase, Constable 4 part-time increase). - Approved IT Director salary increase to $160,000 effective October 1, 2026. - No actions were taken on General Fund budget presentation, TCDRS, retiree insurance, longevity pay, elected/precinct/PCSO salaries, special revenue funds, or precincts fund 1-4 budgets.

The Parker County Commissioners Court met in a budget session on Thursday, August 13, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 11:57 AM in the Commissioners Courtroom at the Parker County Courthouse. The meeting included presentations from various public service organizations, approval of budget adjustments, capital requests, and employee benefit changes. All motions carried unanimously unless noted. Judge Pat Deen was present except for a brief absence from 11:00 AM to 11:13 AM, during which Commissioner Conley presided as Judge Pro Tem. Consent Calendar - Budget Adjustment in Precinct 3: Approved a motion to move money to the part-time budget line in Precinct 3. (Commissioner Walden motion, Commissioner Holt second) Public Services Budget Requests - Child Protective Services Board (Ruth Swain): Approved a request for $34,600. (Motion by Walden, second by Hale) - Freedom House (Patty Wilson & Carol Sutton): Approved funding request at the same level as the expiring amount. (Motion by Holt, second by Hale) - Parker County Committee On Aging (Kristine Carlson & Linda Authier): Approved the requested $57,274. (Motion by Walden, second by Holt) - Child Advocacy Center (Diana Aslin & Sheriff Authier): Approved $30,000 request. (Motion by Walden, second by Hale) - Cornerstone Community Action Agency (Hanna Adams & Todd Leibham): Approved the requested $59,615.07. (Motion by Conley, second by Holt) - Servolution Network (Jason Malewiski): Approved request for $50,000. (Motion by Holt, second by Conley) - MHMR Pecan Valley Center (Gabe Leatherwood): Approved request for $24,500. (Motion by Walden, second by Holt) - City of Aledo (Erika Cooper & Beck Gorman): Presented but no action was taken. Judge Deen left the meeting at 11:00 AM during this presentation. - Abandoned Cemetery Association (JoAnne Barnhart): Approved request increased from $12,000 to $15,000. (Motion by Walden, second by Holt) Capital & Non-Capital Budget Requests - Approved replacement of a bulletin board in CCL2 with a portable smart board out of the IT Budget. (Motion by Holt, second by Hale) - Approved Department 553 request for an additional safe and evidence locker for $800 for Constable 3. (Motion by Walden, second by Holt) Employee Benefits and Salary Items - Active Employee Insurance Rates: Approved removal of the Sick Pool Committee effective January 1, 2027, with the addition of a county-paid short term disability policy (Plan 1). (Motion by Walden, second by Hale) - Additional Employee Salary Requests: Approved three positions receiving the top score: a UDA (position), increase in Elections Administrator salary, and increase in the part-time line for Constable 4. (Motion by Walden, second by Hale) - IT Director Salary: Approved increasing the IT Director's salary to $160,000 effective October 1, 2026. (Motion by Holt, second by Hale) - Other Items: No action was taken on TCDRS, Longevity Pay, Salaries and Benefits for Elected Officials, Precincts, PCSO, Non-Elected Employees, and Special Revenue Funds. Chief Arnett addressed the court regarding lateral pay inclusion for Animal Control and Dispatch, but no vote was taken. Precincts Funds 1-4 Budgets - Capital & Non-Capital Requests: Approved purchasing body armor for Constable 4 out of a Fund 10 Budget for $3,000. (Motion by Hale, second by Conley) - The overall precincts funds budgets were presented but no action was taken. Key Outcomes - All approved motions passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 11:57 AM after a motion by Commissioner Conley and second by Judge Deen.

The Parker County Commissioners Court convened in budget session on August 13, 2026, at 10:00 AM in the Commissioners Courtroom of the Parker County Courthouse. The meeting, presided over by County Judge Pat Deen (with Commissioner Conley serving as Judge Pro Tem during Judge Deen's absence from 11:00 AM to 11:13 AM), addressed the FY2026-2027 general fund budget, precinct budgets, various budget adjustments, and public service funding requests. The court also approved changes to employee insurance and approved new positions. The meeting adjourned at 11:57 AM. Consent Calendar (No consent calendar items were identified. All items were individually considered.) Public Comments & Testimony The meeting featured presentations from multiple public service organizations and county officials. Speakers and their positions (as indicated by their requests and subsequent approvals) included: - Ruth Swain, Child Protective Services Board: requested $34,600 (approved). - Patty Wilson, Executive Director Freedom House, and Lead Advocate Carol Sutton: requested funding the same as expiring (approved). - Kristine Carlson and Linda Authier, Parker County Committee On Aging: requested $57,274 (approved). - Diana Aslin, Executive Director for Child Advocacy Center, and Sheriff Authier: requested $30,000 (approved). - Hanna Adams, Cornerstone Community Action Agency Executive Director, and Todd Leibham: requested $59,615.07 (approved). - Jason Malewiski, Servolution Network Executive Director: requested $50,000 (approved). - Gabe Leatherwood, MHMR Pecan Valley Center CFO: requested $24,500 (approved). - Erika Cooper, City of Aledo Director of Community Services, and Library Director Beck Gorman: presented but no action taken (Judge Deen left during this presentation). - JoAnne Barnhart, Abandoned Cemetery Association: requested $12,000, which the court raised to $15,000 (approved). Discussion Items I. Budget Adjustment for Precinct 3 Part-Time Line Commissioner Walden presented a request to move money to the part-time budget line in Precinct 3. The court discussed and approved the adjustment. II. General Fund Budget FY2026-2027 Budget Analyst Bianca Lord presented the general fund budget overview. No action was taken on the general fund budget presentation itself. Public Services Budget Requests: The court heard and approved funding for several organizations (see Public Comments & Testimony for details). Capital & Non-Capital Budget Requests: - Approved replacement of a bulletin board in CCL2 with a portable smart board, funded from the IT Budget. - Approved an additional safe and evidence locker for $800 for Constable 3 (Department 553). Texas County and District Retirement System (TCDRS), Active Employee Insurance Rates, Health Insurance for Retirees: No action taken initially. After recess, the court approved a change to employee insurance: removal of the Sick Pool Committee effective January 1, 2027, with the addition of a county-paid short-term disability policy (Plan 1). (Note: The minutes list this under Active Employee Insurance Rates after recess.) Longevity Pay, Salaries and Benefits for Elected Officials, Precincts, PCSO, Non-Elected Employees: No action taken. Additional Employee Salary Requests and New Positions: - Chief Arnett addressed whether lateral pay discussed previously would include Animal Control and Dispatch; no action taken on that query. - The court approved three top-scored positions: UDA (undefined), increase in Elections Administrator salary, and increase in the part-time line for Constable 4. - Approved a salary increase for the IT Director to $160,000 effective October 1, 2026. Special Revenue Funds and Projects: No action taken. III. Precincts Funds 1-4 Budget FY2026-2027 No action was taken on the precincts fund budgets as a whole. Capital & Non-Capital Budget Requests for Precincts: - Approved $3,000 for purchasing Body Armor for Constable 4 out of a Fund 10 Budget. Key Outcomes - Approved budget adjustment for Precinct 3 part-time line (Motion by Walden, second Holt; carried). - Approved $34,600 for Child Protective Services Board (Walden/Hale; carried). - Approved funding for Freedom House same as expiring (Holt/Hale; carried). - Approved $57,274 for Parker County Committee On Aging (Walden/Holt; carried). - Approved $30,000 for Child Advocacy Center (Walden/Hale; carried). - Approved $59,615.07 for Cornerstone Community Action Agency (Conley/Holt; carried). - Approved $50,000 for Servolution Network (Holt/Conley; carried). - Approved $24,500 for MHMR Pecan Valley Center (Walden/Holt; carried). - Approved $15,000 for Abandoned Cemetery Association (raised from $12,000; Walden/Holt; carried). - Approved smart board replacement from IT budget (Holt/Hale; carried). - Approved $800 safe/evidence locker for Constable 3 (Walden/Holt; carried). - Approved removal of Sick Pool Committee and addition of short-term disability plan effective Jan 1, 2027 (Walden/Hale; carried). - Approved three new positions/raises: UDA, Elections Administrator salary increase, Constable 4 part-time line increase (Walden/Hale; carried). - Approved IT Director salary increase to $160,000 effective Oct 1, 2026 (Holt/Hale; carried). - Approved $3,000 for Constable 4 body armor from Fund 10 (Hale/Conley; carried). - Meeting adjourned (Conley/Deen; carried). All votes were recorded as "MOTION CARRIED" indicating unanimous approval.

The Parker County Commissioners Court convened in budget session on August 11, 2026, at 9:02 a.m. in the Commissioner's Courtroom of the Parker County Courthouse, Weatherford, Texas. Presiding were County Judge Pat Deen and Commissioners Conley (PCT 1), Holt (PCT 2), Walden (PCT 3), and Hale (PCT 4). Deputy County Clerk Terri Moore was present. The court reviewed and approved numerous items for the FY2026-2027 budget, including retirement contributions, sheriff's office salaries, and capital requests. The court recessed at 10:19 a.m., reconvened at 10:28 a.m., and adjourned at 11:50 a.m. General Budget Updates - Auditor Brianna Fowler presented general budget information. No action was taken. - Budget Analyst Bianca Lord presented information on the General Fund Budget for FY2026-2027. No action was taken. TCDRS Retirement Rate - Treasurer Becky McCullough presented information on the Texas County and District Retirement System (TCDRS). The court approved maintaining the current retirement rate of 13.39% and the life rate of 0.24%, for a total rate of 13.63%, with the approval to expire subject to further discussion. The motion was made by Commissioner Holt, seconded by Commissioner Walden, and carried. Active Employee Insurance Rates - Treasurer Becky McCullough presented information regarding active employee insurance rates. A motion to approve Plan 1, moving away from the sick pool and toward short-term disability, was made by Commissioner Walden and seconded by Commissioner Conley. Commissioner Walden withdrew the motion, and Commissioner Conley withdrew the second. No action was taken. Health Insurance for Retirees - Item E was not addressed. No action was taken. Longevity Pay and Salaries/Benefits for Elected Officials - Treasurer Becky McCullough presented information on longevity pay and on COLAS for elected officials. No action was taken during the initial discussion. - Judge Deen opened public speaking on elected official salaries. JP 4 Judge Tim Mendolia and JP 3 Judge Randall Grissom presented information to the court. Budget Analyst Bianca Lord also presented information. Judge Deen closed public speaking. No action was taken. Salaries and Benefits for Precincts - Treasurer Becky McCullough presented information on COLAS for precincts. No action was taken. Salaries and Benefits for Parker County Sheriff's Office (PCSO) - Treasurer Becky McCullough and Sheriff Authier presented information on PCSO salaries. The court approved the salary scale by motion of Commissioner Conley, seconded by Commissioner Holt. The motion carried. - The court approved the Lateral Policy by motion of Commissioner Holt, seconded by Commissioner Walden. The motion carried. Salaries and Benefits for Non-Elected Employees and Additional Personnel Requests - No action was taken on Item J (Non-Elected Employees) or Item K (Additional Employee Salary Requests and/or New Positions). Capital and Non-Capital Budget Requests Purchasing Agent Kim Rivas presented information. The court approved the following items by motion, each with a second and all carrying: - EOC AED for $3,000. - Buildings & Grounds HVAC equipment for $100,000. - Constable 1: two bulletproof vests totaling $3,172. - Constable 2: two ballistic shields totaling $7,500. - Constable 2: two Motorola 8000 radios for $18,000. - Constable 3: replacement 1500 radio and unit for $8,500. - Constable 3: ballistic shield for $8,500. - Constable 4: body armor for $3,000. - CID: digital measure kit for $530. - CID: advanced laser trajectory kit for $841. - Patrol: 10 Axon vehicle equipment transfers, $2,400 each, total $24,000, through contract services. - Patrol: 15 bullet resistant vests for $23,370. - Patrol: 20 gas masks for a total of $11,700. - Patrol: one target pointer eliminator for SWAT for $1,310. - Patrol: explosive breaching supplies for SWAT for $2,000. - Patrol: long range acoustic device for $20,808. - Patrol: three mobile radios for reserve unit for $15,336. - Dispatch: two heavy-duty task chairs for $1,034. - Fugitive Transport: two handheld docking stations for $800 each. - IT: first Vercotta trailer. - IT: second Vercotta trailer. - County Clerk: seven Rico document scanners, $1,000 each, total $6,993. - County Clerk: five Teiger model 4840S scanners for $7,475. - District Clerk: eight Rico scanners for a total of $8,000. - CID: document scanners for $930. - AV Company upgrade for all four major courtrooms for $265,250. - IT: Fortinet Fortigate replacement for $85,877. - IT: Forcata security cameras for $40,000. - IT: 400 UV keys. - IT: four Dell Pro Rugged laptops. - IT: nineteen Dell Pro 16 laptops for $41,268. - IT: ten Dell Desktops for $22,240. - IT: Dell Desktop for the 43rd District Judge for $3,000. - IT: two Dell All-in-One desktops for CCL1 and CCL2 courtrooms for a total of $4,344. Precincts Funds 1-4 and Radio Subscriber Fee Policy - The court discussed but took no action on Precincts Funds 1-4 budgets for FY2026-2027 and on precinct capital/non-capital budget requests. - The court discussed a potential Radio Subscriber Fee Policy for FY2027-2028 (Commissioner Holt). No action was taken. Adjournment - The court approved adjournment by motion of Commissioner Conley, seconded by Commissioner Hale. The motion carried, and the meeting adjourned at 11:50 a.m.

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