Donley County Commissioners met in regular session October 11 and considered several items on their agenda.
The court discussed a proposal to add electrical outlets on the jail and the west side of the Courthouse Annex to better accommodate Christmas lights on that side of the square.
County Judge John Howard said the proposal was for about $2,000, but commissioners took no action on the proposal at this time.
The county is planning to install a water well on that side of the square to alleviate the expense of watering the courthouse lawn. When electrical is run for the future well, accommodations for lighting outlets could be made at that time, the judge said.
The county also received an update on flood control dams on the JA and Crofoot ranch properties. USDA Soil & Water Conservation representative Weldon Sears reported that the dams were in better shape than expected.
District Attorney Luke Inman reported on Chapter 59 Asset Forfeitures, which partially funds some expenses of the DA’s office and is partially used for law enforcement equipment in the district. Howard said their may be a move by the Legislature to change how that process works in the future that could result in less money staying in the local area.
Commissioners approved a resolution for the 2017 Indigent Defense Grant, which brings about $6,700 worth of revenue to the county.
Tax delinquent property bids were accepted for lots in Howardwick as presented by the Donley Appraisal District.
The court approved Judge Howard’s attendance at a mental health law symposium in Lubbock.
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