[PAGE 1] STATE OF TEXAS § DATE: February 10, 2026 REGULAR MEETING COUNTY OF POLK § SYDNEY MURPHY - ABSENT COMMISSIONER'S COURT AGENDA POSTING # 2026 - 004 Call to Order. * Invocation * Pledges of Allegiance Be it remembered on this the 10th day of February 2026, the Honorable Commissioners Court met in “REGULAR” called meeting with the following officers and members present, to wit; Honorable Milton Purvis – Commissioner Pct #3 presiding, Guylene Robertson – Commissioner Pct #1, Mark DuBose – Commissioner Pct #2, Jerry Cassity - Commissioner Pct #4, Wendy Timm – Deputy County Clerk and Louis Ploth – County Auditor. WELCOMED & CALLED TO ORDER AT 10:00 AM BY COMMISSIONER MILTON PURVIS. • INVOCATION LED BY SONNY HATHAWAY OF CENTRAL BAPTIST CHURCH. • PLEDGES TO U.S. & TEXAS FLAGS LED BY WENDY TIMM. Public Comments There were nine Polk County residents who signed up for public comment; eight addressed their opinions regarding agenda item #19. Bob Price spoke in favor. Individuals that spoke in opposition (names listed in alphabetical order, by last name): Joy Bergfalk Carolyn Bischoff Richard Burr Jennifer Knapp Susan Muzny Ann Turney Willie White And Billy Lambeth attended to provide the Lakeside Village Goose report. Informational Reports Commissioner Purvis provided an informational report on CDL Training Funding Opportunity. Federal funding has been approved that will allow Polk County to move forward with a Department of Transportation grant application for a new Commercial Driver License (CDL) training school. This funding functions as a directed grant opportunity for which only Polk County is eligible to a pply. 1. DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S INFORMATIONAL REPORT. RECEIVED REPORT FROM DISTRICT ATTORNEY SHELLY SITTON, AND REQUEST FOR A COURT WORKSHOP TO ADDRESS STAFFING ISSUES IN HER OFFICE. Old Business 2. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF OFFERS TO PURCHASE TAX FORECLOSED PROPERTIES, AS FOLLOWS: [PAGE 2] A. R W RUSSEL SURVEY, ABSTRACT 68, TRACT 39, 4.34 ACRES, CAUSE #T12-135, PRECINCT 3. MOTIONED BY MILT PURVIS, SECONDED BY MARK DUBOSE, APPROVAL TO SELL. VOTES NO: 0 VOTES YES: 4 VOTES RESULT: CARRIED New Business - Consent Agenda COMMISSIONER PURVIS NOTED ADDENDUMS TO ITEM 4 ON THE AGENDA IN THE AMOUNTS OF $112,561.70 AND $299,829.02. MOTIONED BY JERRY CASSITY, SECONDED BY GUYLENE ROBERTSON, TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS FOLLOWS: (ALL VOTING YES) 3. APPROVE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING: January 27, 2026 (Regular Session) 4. APPROVE SCHEDULES OF BILLS. DATE AMOUNT FUND CHECK # 1/21/2026 38,594.60 Gramts 1424 1/21/2026 22.50 General 314527 1/23/2026 5,362.46 General 314536-314542 1/28/2026 14.77 General 314573 1/29/2026 346,439.44 Retiree Health Trust ACH 083/630-631/ ACH 010/314601-314605 1/29/2026 11,204.26 General 314595-314600 1/30/2026 7,407.60 General 314592-314594 1/30/2026 162,551.68 General ACH 5067,5072,5073,5074, 5068,5070,5071 2/1/2026 27,150.59 General 314574-314578 2/3/2026 70,121.00 General 314606 2/3/2026 70,881.04 Grants 1429 2/3/2026 46,115.90 Grants ACH 035/1430-1432/ ACH 010/314607-314609 2/4/2026 26,112.48 General 314696 2/10/2026 842,773.98 Grants ACH 035/1433-1434/ ACH 010/314610-314695 2/12/2026 1,158,137.63 General ACH 5078,5079,5080 [PAGE 3] 2/12/2026 339,206.25 General ACH 5081,5082 2/12/2026 136,957.50 General ACH 5083 TOTAL: 3,289,053.68 5. APPROVE ORDER DESIGNATING SURPLUS PROPERTY. The exhibit reflects various items no longer in use by the Environmental Enforcement and Maintenance Departments. 6. RECEIVE AND RECORD PERSONNEL ACTION FORMS SUBMITTED BY ELECTED OFFICIALS SINCE LAST MEETING. 7. RECEIVE AND RECORD SIGNED INDEPENDENT CONTRACT ATTORNEY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE AND CAROLYN ALLEN, EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2026. 8. RECEIVE AND RECORD NOTICE OF TERMINATION OF INDEPENDENT CONTRACT ATTORNEY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE AND MARK A. BOEMIO, EFFECTIVE JANUARY 19, 2026. 9. RATIFY APPROVAL OF RE-APPOINTMENT OF JOHN ALLEN SLOCUMB TO WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD FOR A THREE-YEAR TERM, BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2026. 10. APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN POLK COUNTY AND CITY OF ONALASKA FOR THE COUNTY'S PROVISION OF ELECTION EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES FOR THE MAY 2, 2026 ELECTION, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE COUNTY CLERK. 11. APPROVE RENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN POLK COUNTY AND THE CITY OF GOODRICH FOR USE OF THE GOODRICH COMMUNITY CENTER FOR PRIMARY ELECTION DAY VOTING (VOTING BOX 3). 12. ACCEPT DONATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $25,456 TO THE POLK COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE FOR THE PURCHASE OF LAW ENFORCEMENT EQUIPMENT. 13. APPROVE REQUEST FROM SHERIFF'S OFFICE FOR ASSET FORFEITURE EXPENDITURES IN THE AMOUNT OF $21,798.77 FOR NEW OFFICE CONSTRUCTION FOR THE CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION DEPARTMENT, TO BE COMPLETED BY DP FCI CONSTRUCTION. 14. APPROVE THE ABANDONMENT OF (A PORTION OF) ROCKING P ARENA ROAD, A THIRD-CLASS COUNTY ROAD LOCATED IN PRECINCT 1, DETERMINED TO SERVE NO PUBLIC PURPOSE, AND AUTHORIZE RELATED UPDATES TO THE MASTER STREET ADDRESS GUIDE (MSAG). New Business - Regular Agenda 15. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF PERSONNEL MATTERS, AS FOLLOWS: A. PERSONNEL ACTION FORM REQUESTS SUBMITTED BY DEPARTMENT HEADS [PAGE 4] SINCE LAST MEETING AND REVIEW OF ANY AUTHORIZED EMERGENCY HIRING. MOTIONED BY MARK DUBOSE, SECONDED BY JERRY CASSITY, TO APPROVE LISTING, WHICH INCLUDED NO EMERGENCY HIRES. VOTES NO: 0 VOTES YES: 4 VOTES RESULT: CARRIED 16. CONSIDER REQUESTS FOR REVISIONS AND AMENDMENTS TO THE BUDGET, AS FOLLOWS: A. FY2026 BUDGET REVISIONS AND AMENDMENTS, AS PRESENTED BY THE COUNTY AUDITOR’S OFFICE; MOTIONED BY JERRY CASSITY, SECONDED BY GUYLENE ROBERTSON, TO APPROVE REVISIONS #2026-11 AND AMENDMENTS #2026-11(A). VOTES NO: 0 VOTES YES: 4 VOTES RESULT: CARRIED 17. CONSIDER ORDER AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF FIREWORKS DURING THE TEXAS INDEPENDENCE DAY PERIOD OF FEBRUARY 25, 2026, THROUGH MIDNIGHT MARCH 2, 2026. MOTIONED BY GUYLENE ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY MARK DUBOSE, APPROVE ORDER AUTHORIZING THE SALE. VOTES NO: 0 VOTES YES: 4 VOTES RESULT: CARRIED 18. CONSIDER PARTICIPATION IN A NO-COST INFORMATION SECURITY PILOT PROGRAM OFFERED THROUGH THE TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES. MOTIONED BY GUYLENE ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY MARK DUBOSE, APPROVE PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT. VOTES NO: 0 VOTES YES: 4 VOTES RESULT: CARRIED 19. CONSIDER RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING POLK COUNTY’S PARTICIPATION IN THE U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT (ICE) 287(G) WARRANT SERVICE OFFICER (WSO) MODEL PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY JUDGE TO EXECUTE ALL NECESSARY AGREEMENTS AND RELATED DOCUMENTS. MOTIONED BY MARK DUBOSE, SECONDED BY JERRY CASSITY, APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION. VOTES NO: 0 VOTES YES: 4 VOTES RESULT: CARRIED 20. DISCUSS AND CONSIDER ANY AND ALL NECESSARY ACTION RELATED TO REQUEST FROM THE LIVINGSTON VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT TO CONVEY CERTAIN COUNTY-OWNED REAL PROPERTY, AS FOLLOWS: COMMISSIONER DUBOSE REQUESTED AND RECEIVED CONFIRMATION THAT THE DEEDS WOULD BE WRITTEN TO ENSURE THE LANDS WOULD REVERT [PAGE 5] BACK TO THE COUNTY IF THEY NO LONGER SERVED THE INTENDED PURPOSES OF FIRE RESPONSE AND FIREFIGHTER TRAINING FOR ALL POLK COUNTY VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENTS. THE DEEDS WILL BE PRESENTED TO THE COURT AT A LATER DATE FOR APPROVAL. A. CONVEY THE PORTION OF BLOCK 1 UNDERLYING FIRE STATION NO. 1 TO THE CITY OF LIVINGSTON; MOTIONED BY JERRY CASSITY, SECONDED BY GUYLENE ROBERTSON, APPROVAL TO MOVE FORWARD WITH PREPARATION OF DEEDS AND LEGAL REVIEW AT THE LIVINGSTON FIRE DEPARTMENT'S EXPENSE. VOTES NO: 0 VOTES YES: 4 VOTES RESULT: CARRIED B. CONVEY APPROXIMATELY 17.896 ACRES OF THE FIREMAN’S TRAINING FIELD PROPERTY (THE PORTION OF THE 21.25-ACRE TRACT LOCATED NORTH OF THE U.S. HIGHWAY 190 RIGHT-OF-WAY) TO THE LIVINGSTON VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT. MOTIONED BY MARK DUBOSE, SECONDED BY GUYLENE ROBERTSON, APPROVAL TO MOVE FORWARD WITH PREPARATION OF DEEDS AND LEGAL REVIEW AT THE LIVINGSTON FIRE DEPARTMENT'S EXPENSE. VOTES NO: 0 VOTES YES: 4 VOTES RESULT: CARRIED 21. DISCUSS AND CONSIDER COMPENSATION RESOLUTION FOR POLK COUNTY PERSONNEL WHO WORKED DURING THE COUNTY-DECLARED WINTER STORM FERN DISASTER PERIOD. MOTIONED BY JERRY CASSITY, SECONDED BY MARK DUBOSE, APPROVE RESOLUTION. VOTES NO: 0 VOTES YES: 4 VOTES RESULT: CARRIED 22. DISCUSS AND CONSIDER RESOLUTION SUPPORTING LEGISLATION TO EXEMPT TEXAS COUNTIES FROM THE STATE HOTEL OCCUPANCY TAX. MOTIONED BY JERRY CASSITY, SECONDED BY MARK DUBOSE, APPROVE RESOLUTION. VOTES NO: 0 VOTES YES: 4 VOTES RESULT: CARRIED 23. DISCUSS AND CONSIDER RESOLUTION SUPPORTING LEGISLATION TO IMPROVE COUNTY ROAD INFRASTRUCTURE AND SAFETY. MOTIONED BY GUYLENE ROBERTSON, SECONDED BY JERRY CASSITY, APPROVE RESOLUTION. VOTES NO: 0 VOTES YES: 4 [PAGE 6] VOTES RESULT: CARRIED Adjourn MOTIONED BY JERRY CASSITY, SECONDED BY MARK DUBOSE, ADJOURN AT 11:01 A.M. VOTES NO: 0 VOTES YES: 4 VOTES RESULT: CARRIED _________________________________ SYDNEY MURPHY, COUNTY JUDGE ATTEST: _________________________________ SCHELANA HOCK, COUNTY CLERK BY: ____________________________ WENDY TIMM, DEPUTY CLERK [PAGE 7] STATE OFTEXAS § DATE: January 27,2026 REGULARMEETING COUNTY OF POLK § ALL PRESENT COMMISSIONER'S COURT AGENDA POSTING # 2026 - 003 Call to Order. *Invocation *PledgesofAllegiance Be itremembered onthis the27th day ofJanuary 2026,the Honorable Commissioners Court met in "REGULAR"calledmeetingwiththe followingofficersand memberspresent,towit; Honorable Sydney Murphy - County Judge presiding, Guylene Robertson- CommissionerPet#1, MarkDuBose- CommissionerPet#2, MiltonPurvis- CommissionerPet#3, Jerry Cassity -CommissionerPet#4, SchelanaHock - CountyClerkand Louis Ploth- County Auditor. WELCOMED & CALLEDTO ORDERAT 10:00AM BY JUDGE SYDNEY MURPHY. • INVOCATION LED BY LYNDELL MITCHELL WITH LIVINGSTON CHURCHOF CHRIST. • PLEDGES TO U.S. & TEXAS FLAGS LED BY COUNTYCLERK SCHELANA HOCK. PublicComments BILLYLAMBETH PROVIDED AN UPDATETOTHECOURTON THEGEESE IN LAKESIDE VILLAGE. HEADVISED THE SHERIFF'SOFFICE HAD PLACED A TRAP ON THENORTH SIDEOFTHE LAKE AND CURRENTLY THERE'S ABOUT31 GEESE IN THE SUBDIVISION. InformationalReports 1. PRESENTATION FROM ROYO. MARTIN, CORRIGAN OSB. SHERRY HUGHES SHAREDINFORMATION ABOUTTHEIRTAXABATEMENT PROJECT. 2. YEARLY INFORMATIONAL REPORTFROM POLKCOUNTYFIRE MARSHAL. RECEIVED REPORTFROM FIRE MARSHALJOHN FUGATE. 3. YEARLY INFORMATIONAL REPORTFROM THE TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE EXTENSION OFFICE- POLKCOUNTY. ALYSSA KIMBROUGH PROVIDED REPORTS AND EDDIETURKPRESENTED UPDATEON 4-H. Old Business 4. CONSIDERAPPROVAL OF OFFERS TO PURCHASETAXFORECLOSED PROPERTIES, AS FOLLOWS: A. RIVERLAKES ESTATES, SECTION2, LOT252, CAUSE#T23-0194, PRECINCT 1 MOTIONED BYGUYLENE ROBERTSON, SECONDEDBYJERRY CASSITY,TO APPROVE SALE. VOTES NO: 0 VOTES YES: 5 [PAGE 12] Polk County, Texas ORDER OF THE POLK COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT Designating Surplus/Salvage Propertyand Disposition thereof WHEREAS, in a regular meeting ofthe Polk County Commissioners Court held February 10, 2026 certain item/s as listed on Asset Management Fonns attached hereto as Exhibit "A" were determined to be surplus/salvage property as defined by Local Government Code, Chapter 263 Subchapter D, Section 263.151; THEREFORE, the aforementioned item/s listed on Exhibit "A" of this Order are hereby designated as Surplus/SalvagePropertyoftheCountyandshallbedisposedofinaPublicAuctiontobeheldonlinebythe County's contracted auctioneer and administered by the County Auditor; BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that any or all ofthe property listed on Exhibit "A" ofthis Order may be destroyed asworthless ifthe County undertakes to sellthat property(by public auction) and isunable todo so because no bids are made or the property is unclaimed by a successful bidder for aperiod ofthirty (30) daysfollowingthecloseoftheauction. Inthisinstance,theAuditorshallproperlynotesuchdispositionfor each item so destroyed. Sydney CERTIFICATE OF THE COUNTY CLERK The undersigned, being the CountyClerk of Polk County, Texas, does hereby certify that this ORDER was duly adopted by the Commissioners Court for Polk Countyon February 10,2026. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have affixed my signature and the official seal of the Polk County Comipjssioners Court. f^Seal) SchelanaHock, CountyClerk O ;(/3 : PolkCounty, Texas \q:- ^ .•-¥«- O/:- [PAGE 15] JANUARY 28, 2026 THROUGH FEBRUARY 10, 2026 TYPE OF GROUP STEP & NO. EMPLOYEE DEPT JOB DESCRIPTION EMPLOYMENT WAGE ACTION TAKEN (1) TRACY JAIL 1053 REGULAR 215/1 DISCRETIONARY INCREASE TO 215/3, $51,521 BROWN CORRECTIONS OFFICER SUPER FULL-TIME $49,406.00 EFFECTIVE 2/9/2026 (2) DAKOTA SHERIFF 1041 REGULAR 216/5 DISCRETIONARY INCREASE TO 216/7, $58,491 MARTINEZ OFFICE CORPORAL FULL-TIME $56,040.00 EFFECTIVE 2/9/2026 (3) ANGELA SHERIFF 1043 REGULAR 111/4 DISCRETIONARY INCREASE TO 111/5, $43,797 AINSWORTH OFFICE DISPATCHER FULL-TIME $42,872.00 EFFECTIVE 2/23/2026 (4) BETHANY SHERIFF 1043 REGULAR 111/(1) RECLASSIFICATION TO FULL TIME, 111/4. $42,872 EVANS OFFICE DISPATCHER PART-TIME $19.34 EFFECTIVE 2/23/2026 (5) VERNON ROAD & BRIDGE 108 REGULAR 112/5 RESIGNATION PIERCE II PRECINCT 2 HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR FULL-TIME $45,687.00 EFFECTIVE 2/3/2026 (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (11) (12) (13) (14) (15) [PAGE 16] Outlook Re: Signed Independent Contract Agreement From Jodie RicheyDate Tue 1/27/2026 7:36 PM To Christine Ashmore ; Shelly Sitton Cc Kari Miller This contract terminated on January 19, 2026. Mr. Bomeio was hired with the county on January 20, 2026. If you need anything further, please let me know. Thanks, Jodie Richey Polk County District Attorney's Office Senior Trial Associate Pre-Trial Diversion Court Officer TBLS and State Bar of Texas Certified 101 W. Mill Street, Suite 247 Livingston, Texas 77351 Tel: (936) 327-6868 WARNING: This document is LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE and is designated for OFFICIAL USE ONLY. This e-mail and any attachments thereto, are intended only for the use of the addressee(s) named herein and may contain legally privileged and/or confidential information. Dissemination, distribution or copying of this e-mail and any attachments thereto, outside your organization is strictly prohibited. If you were not the intended recipient of this e-mail, please notify me via return e-mail and permanently delete the original and any copy of any e-mail and any printout thereof. From: Christine Ashmore Sent: Tuesday, January 27, 2026 4:42:28 PM To: Shelly Sitton Cc: Jodie Richey ; Kari Miller Subject: Signed Independent Contract Agreement Good afternoon, Mrs. Sitton. For your records and awareness, the Commissioners' Court has received the signed independent contract agreement between your office and Mark A. Boemio. Please let us know if or when this contract is terminated. Best regards, Christine Christine Ashmore [PAGE 17] Secretary, Polk County Commissioners Court 410 E. Church Street, #E Livingston, Texas 77351 Office: (936) 327-6813 [PAGE 18] RESOLUTION 2026-001 INTERLOCALAGREEMENT BETWEEN CityofOnalaska AND THE COUNTY OF POLK WHEREAS, theCountyofPolkC'theCounty'O, in compliancewith the requirements ofthe Texas Election Code and regulations promulgated bythe Secretary ofState ofthe State ofTexas rsecretaryofState") hasappropriatedand maintainsequipmentrequiredtoconductelections;and WHEREAS,theCounty, through the PolkCountyClerk^CountyClerk"), hasproceduresfor staffing personnel toconductelections, tabulatevotes, and thefacilitiesforthetraining ofelection personnel; and WHEREAS, theCity ofOnalaskafthe City") desires to acquire theuse ofcertain items of equipmentand the services ofthe CountyClerk in Its scheduled elections; and WHEREAS, ajointagreementbetween theCountyand theCityofOnalaska would benefit the voters In the said elections, therebyserving avalid governmental purpose bythe provision of suchequipmentand services;and WHEREAS, the Interlocal Cooperation Act, Texas Government Code §791.001, etseq., authorizes the County and City to enter into this Agreement for the purpose of achieving the governmental functions and providing theservices represented herein; NOWTHEREFORE, the Countyand the CityofOnalaska hereby enterinto this Interlocal AgreementC'Agreement") and mutuallypromiseand agreetothe terms and conditions described herein. 1. INCORPORATION OF PREAMBLES, DEFINITIONS. A. The preamblestothisAgreementare incorporated inthisAgreementand arefound and determined to be true and correct. B. Where found in this Agreement, the following terms shall be defined: the term, election period",shall meanthedatescheduledforelection, togetherwiththetime prescribed bytheSecretaryofState oftheStateofTexasfor EarlyVoting, for Run off Elections and for Recount ofballots asmay be required incident thereto. 2. EQUIPMENTAND SUPPLIESTO BE PROVIDED BY POLK COUNTY. For its next election, scheduled for May 2, 2026, General Election, Including the election period incidentthereto as defined In Section (1)(B), the Countywill provide the following equipmentfor theexclusive useofLocal Entity: A. As many Election Booths as shall be determined jointly by the County and Local [PAGE 23] CityofGoochich 1003 SlateHwy Loop 393 Goodrich, Texas 77335 Phone(936) 365-2228 Goodrich CommunityCenter 857SlateHy\yLoop 393 Goodrich, Texas 77335 RentalAgreement (LoUJfVkj Renter'sName: _ Renter'sAddress: Ljv'irc^tbnTx Renter's PhoneNumber Thesignatoiybelowajfirmsandacknowledgesthat thebelowrules havebeenreadandunderstood and thatanyviolation willresultinforfeiture ofrenter's deposit. Anydamageor lossoftheCommunity Centermayalso resultinforfeiture ofrenter's deposit.Renterexpresslyagrees thatanydamagetothe CommunityCenterthatisgreaterthanthedepositwillhesubjecttoanymeansnecessatytorecover.said damageor lossandthatanyattorneyfees willhepaidtotheCityofGoodrich. CityofGoodrichhassole righttodeterminethemonetaryvalueofthedamageor loss,or anypartialfunds. Itisfurther understood thatthefacsimilesignatureswillbeacceptedas bindinginlieuoforiginalsignatures. You may takepossession ofthebuildingonyourdateorrentalonlyandvoiihavefor 7" - &eVup e\feotion oifV pm on a| 9. A--AllDay HoursyouarerentingtheCommunityCg?i/er.\DQpn "I'D 8 ^PT^ RENTALPAYMENTANDDEPOSIT:Allrentalsrequireadepositupon making reservations torentthe CommunityCenter. $100.00Deposit $150.00RentalFee 5 50.00SanitationFee Ifyoupaycash,youcan receiveyourdepositthesamedayaftertheCommunityCenterisinspectedby oneofthe CouncilMembers.Ifyoupay withcheck,you willhemaileda checkafterthefollowing monthly City CouncilMeeting. CANCELLATIONPOLICY: Cancellation mustbereceived5dayspriortoreservation. Ifnotreceived5 daysprior, yourdeposit isforfeited. [PAGE 26] Polk County SHERIFF BYRON LYONS 1733 N. Washington Livingston, Texas 77351 (936) 327-6810 ANTHO Y LOWRJE SHERRY SPRAYBERRY Chief Deputy Administrative Assistant February 3, 2026 Re: Automated Citation Management Judge Sydney Murphy Commissioner Guylene Robertson Commissioner Mark Dubose Commissioner Milt Purvis Commissioner Jerry Cassity The Polk County Sheriffs Office has received a generous donation in the amount of $25,456.00 from the Alabama Coushatta Tribal Council to support the purchase of an automated citation management system, including ticket writers and the associated operating software. The Sheriffs Office proposes to allocate $10,000.00 from asset forfeiture funds toward the purchase of ten (10) ticket writer software packages with printers. The remaining costs will be supported through existing and future funding. The system carries an ongoing annual cost of $15,345.00, which can be incorporated into the Sheriffs Office operating budget in future fiscal years. This technology will improve efficiency, accuracy, and record management for citation processing and will enhance overall operational effectiveness. Respectfully submitted, q;~~ [PAGE 27] 2/4/26, 8:38 AM 801 -Sherry Spraybeny -Outlook • Outlook Fw: Automated Citation Writer From Byron Lyons Date Tue 1/27/2026 2:42 PM To Sherry Sprayberry RespectfuJJ_v, Sh~B yron Lyons Polle County Sheriffs Office I 733 N U·3Shington A~ Iivznsston, TX 77351 Office: 936-329-9007 Dispatclr 936-327-6810 •*-This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and are intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to which they are addressed. If you are not the intended recipient or the person responsible for delivering the email to the intended recipient, be advised that you have received this email in error and that any use, dissemination, forwarding, printing or copying of this email is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please immediately notify by replying to this email and delete the original messaqe. *** From: Melanie Battise Sent: Tuesday, January 27, 2026 10:56 AM To: Byron Lyons Cc: Ricky Sylestine Subject: RE: Automated Citation Writer https://outlook.office.com/mail/AAMkADkzZjQ1 MGE 1 l TkxMWQtNDAzNS04Nm E4LWRhYzUwNmZiYzA2YwAuAAAAAACw%2FNGD%2F6G%2FRYzf... 1/3 [PAGE 28] 2/4/26, 8:38 AM 801 -Sherry Sprayberry -Outlook Good morning, Sheriff Lyons, I hope all is well, and you made it through the winter storm okay. The Tribal Council approved your request for assistance with the automated traffic citation system equipment. Please let me know how a check for $25,456.00 should be made out. Thank you. A Alabama-1:aushatta W, Tribe af Tl!Us ,-.telanie Battise Tnbal Council Secretary 571 StM• Park "1<>•d !>6 LMo~n, TX 77151 (9¾JS63-03l0flice mo1anie.battloo@MlrltM>.org (936j'j.JJ Z102Cell From: Byron Lyons Sent: Tuesday, December 30, 2025 5:11 PM To: Tribal Council Cecilia Flores ; Ricky Sylestine ; Crystal Stephenson ; Melanie Battise ; Nita Battise ; Yolanda Poncho ; Tina Battise ; Phyliss Anderson ; Gesse Bullock ; Cheryl Downing ; jcooper@actribe.org Subject: Automated Citation Writer Some people who received this message don't often get email from glyons{a).£Q.J~olk.tx.us. Learn why this is imP.Ortant Good evening. Please see the attachment. Happy New Year. https://outlook.office.com/mail/AAMkADkzZjQ1MGE1LTkxMWQtNDAzNS04NmE4LWRhYzUwNmZiYzA2YwAuAAAAAACw%2FNGD%2F6G%2FRYzt... 2/3 [PAGE 29] 2/4/26, 8:38 AM 801 -Sherry Sprayberry -Outlook KespectfuJJ;~ SheriffB yron Lyons Polle County Sheriff's Office 1 733 N. 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If you have received this email in error, please immediately notify by replying to this email and delete the original messaqe. *** https://outlook.office .com/mail/ AAMkADkzZjQ1 MGE 1 LTkxMWQtNDAzNS04NmE4LWRhYzUwNmZiYzA2YwAuAAAAAACw%2FNGD%2F6G%2FRYzf... 3/3 [PAGE 30] County Road Abandonment Agreement County Road to be abandoned, in whole or part: ROCKING P ARENA Description of where abandonment is to start and end: Traveling North, beginning at approximately 15 feet past private bridge {30.597101, -94.913281) and continuing North to end of main roadway. Approximate distance, in feet, of abandonment: 2,856.81' Approximate distance, in feet, of retained roadway: 1,893.41' All affected parties signing below are in agreement with abandonment of the above County road, and will hold Polk County harmless. g(i//).,u."1\ \e DATED this the ) day of (J-1.cVW--: 6 e,_f°" a.co- Affifj signature Affiant address Affiant signature Affiant address th & J~rLj .20.Plt...... Sworn to and subscribed before me, this the / day of A\•\~"~"~'i,'1' ,-:.. JOY L. DE RAIMO ff,:~~----"~>~- Notary Public, State of Texas ;-.l~ ' f , l. : •: e : :. : . ·o .. r .· ~ :, , ,- , f Comm. Expires 03-02-2026 ~ ~ OJ~ ,,,,,,. .., ,, Notary ID 3235911 My Commission Expires: ~ .,, - [PAGE 31] f"'c /1 - - - - ·-·---- 'tif;,. .. (1 of2) ► ~ X / Parcels: BERGMAN JULLIE B ./1~v. More Pro~ 1n:9rrr'etio~ I C',ck H.,r.,. 'or GIS Sheoefl~ De,e Property Information ' t1 Property ID: 1o 1: 7 ~ Legal Acreage: 373 20 \ GEO ID: 10077048900 Legal Description: ASST 7 7 AUGUSTlf~ Vl!:SCA SURVEY TRACT 377 378. 384 385 380, 381 382 383, 38'1-A. 386 387 &. 280,C ·, (GOODRICr! FARM' , I I Tract or Lot: 377 378. 384 385 380. 381 Su,,,, 0~ 0"<_,,.1'11~oui 38: 383,384-A,380 4 Abstract Subdivision Code: 10077 Block: Zoom ·o Bergman Rd ,(\ -;. i <✓~~• I '<-1:, "' . "-1 ~'b~ ,,,~°' ~ "" -. .-. [PAGE 32] JANUARY 28, 2026 THROUGH FEBRUARY 10, 2026 TYPE OF GROUP STEP & NO. EMPLOYEE DEPT JOB DESCRIPTION EMPLOYMENT WAGE ACTION TAKEN (1) MADISON EMERGENCY 107 REGULAR 109/1 NEW HIRE GARDNER MANAGEMENT SECRETARY II FULL-TIME $37,047.00 EFFECTIVE 2/17/2026 (2) CRYSTAL HUMAN 102 LABOR 107/(1) NEW HIRE BOLTON RESOURCES SECRETARY I POOL $16.42 EFFECTIVE 2/9/2026 (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (11) (12) (13) (14) (15) [PAGE 33] Budget Adjustment Register & Polk County, TX Adjustment Detail Packet: GLPKT16611 - K26All/K26R11 Polk cou11ry, Texas Adjustment Number Budget Code Description Adjustment Date K26A11 FY2026 General Budget K26All BUDGET AMENDMENTS 2/10/2026 Summary Description: K26All BUDGET AMENDMENTS FOR COMMISSIONERS COURT APPROVAL Account Number Account Name Adjustment Description Before Adjustment After Q10-247S-3300 FURNISHED TRANSPORTATION CERTIFY INS CLAIM JASON THOMAS 15,619.59 1,364.17 16,983.76 February: 1,364.17 010-2560-450Q VEHICLE REPAIRS-INSURANCE CERTIFY INS CLAIM SUPPLEMENT K HEMPERLY 19,656.74 1,379.75 21,036.49 February: 1,379.75 010-342-4600 INSURANCE CLAIMS CERTIFY INS CLAIM JASON THOMAS -23,276.33 -1,364.17 -24,640.50 February: -1,364.17 010-;!42-4600 INSURANCE CLAIMS CERTIFY INS CLAIM SUPPLEMENT K HEMPERLY -23,276.33 -1,379.75 -24,656.08 February: -1,379.75 045-5600-5730 CAPITAL OUTLAY PROJECTS 045 FUND BALANCE FOR PROB ROOF REPLACE 300,000.00 90,000.00 390,000.00 February: 90,000.00 Adjustment Number Budget Code Description Adjustment Date K26Rll FY2026 General Budget K26Rll BUDGET REVISIONS 2/10/2026 Summary Description: K26Rll BUDGET REVISIONS FOR COMMISSIONERS COURT APPROVAL Account Number Account Name Adjustment Description Before Adjustment After 010-1511-3000 UNIFORMS K26Rll BUDGET REVISIONS 3,000.00 7,500.00 10,500.00 February: 7,500.00 010-1511-•1510 INSPECTIONS K26Rll BUDGET REVISIONS 50,000.00 -7,500.00 42,500.00 February: -7,500.00 022-6622-3540 TIRES K26Rll BUDGET REVISIONS 13,000.25 5,000.00 18,000.25 February: 5,000.00 022-6622-45!:iQ PARTS & REPAIRS K26Rll BUDGET REVISIONS 49,998.16 10,000.00 59,998.16 February: 10,000.00 Q22-6622-4610 EQUIPMENT RENTAL K26Rll BUDGET REVISIONS 0.00 10,000.00 10,000.00 February: 10,000.00 Q22-6622-4900 MISCELLANEOUS K26Rll BUDGET REVISIONS 454,507.22 -25,000.00 429,507.22 February: -25,000.00 2/5/2026 3:27:-13 PM Page 1 of 3 [PAGE 34] Budget Adjustment Register Packet: GLPKT16611 -K26All/K26Rll Budget Code Summary Budget Budget Description Account Account Description Before Adjustment After FY2026 General FY2026 General Budget 010-1511-3000 UNIFORMS 3,000.00 7,500.00 10,500.00 010-1511-4510 INSPECTIONS 50,000.00 -7,500.00 42,500.00 010-2475-3300 FURNISHED TRANSPORTATION 15,619.59 1,364.17 16,983.76 010-2560-4500 VEHICLE REPAIRS-INSURANCE CLAI 19,656.74 1,379.75 21,036.49 010-342-4600 INSURANCE CLAIMS -23,276.33 -2,743.92 -26,020.25 022-6622-3540 TIRES 13,000.25 5,000.00 18,000.25 022-6622-4560 PARTS & REPAIRS 49,998.16 10,000.00 59,998.16 022-6622-4610 EQUIPMENT RENTAL 0.00 10,000.00 10,000.00 022-6622-4900 MISCELLANEOUS 454,507.22 -25,000.00 429,507.22 045-5600-5.El_Q CAPITAL OUTLAY PROJECTS 300,000.00 90,000.00 390,000.00 FY2026 General Total: 882,505.63 90,000.00 972,505.63 Grand Total: 882,505.63 90,000.00 972,505.63 2/5/2026 3: 27:-13 PM Page 2 of 3 [PAGE 35] Budget Adjustment Register Packet: GLPKT16611-K26All/K26Rll Fund Summary Fund Before Adjustment After Budget Code:FY2026 General -FY2026 General Budget Fiscal: 2025-2026 010 65,000.00 0.00 65,000.00 022 517,505.63 0.00 517,505.63 045 300,000.00 90,000.00 390,000.00 Budget Code FY2026 General Total: 882,505.63 90,000.00 972,505.63 Grand Total: 882,505.63 90,000.00 972,505.63 2/5/2026 3:27:43 PM Page 3 of 3 [PAGE 36] STATEOFTEXAS COUNTYOF POLK Po'kCounty. Texas ORDERAUTHORIZINGTEXAS INDEPENDENCEDAYFIREWORKSSALES WHEREAS, the Commissioners Court of Polk County, Texas is authorized under Occupations Code Section 2154.202(h)(1), to issue an order allowing retail fireworks permit holders to sell fireworks to the public incelebration of Texas Independence Day; and WHEREAS, on the 10^^ day of February, 2026, the Commissioners Court of Polk County has determined thatconditionsare favorable to issue such an Order; NOW, THEREFORE, the Commissioners Court ofPolk County adopts this Order authorizing the sale offireworks to the public by retail fireworks permit holders during the Texas Independence Day period beginning February 25, 2026 and ending at midnight March 2, 2026, subject to the following restrictions: a. This order expires on the date the Texas Fire Service determines droughtconditionsexist inthe county or midnight, March 2, 2026, whichever isearlier. Approved thisthe10^^dayofFebruary, 2026, bythePolk County Commissioners Court. Milt Purvis, Commissioner Precinct 3 ATTE^: SchelanaHock, County Clerk :0; 'i \q: / ^ ''''»n I111' [PAGE 37] STATE OF TEXAS § COUNTY OF § A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN THE U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT (ICE) 287(g) WARRANT SERVICE OFFICER PROGRAM WHEREAS, Section 287(g) ofthe Immigration and Nationality Act authorizes the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to enter into agreements with state and local law enforcement agencies to perform certain immigration enforcement functions under federal supervision; and WHEREAS, the Warrant Service Officer (WSO) Model of the 287(g) program allows designated local law enforcement officers to execute administrative warrants issued by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for individuals with pending immigration enforcement actions; and WHEREAS, the Polk County Commissioner's Court finds that participation in the 287(g) WSO Model will enhance cooperation with federal partners, support public safety, and ensure the County's continued commitment to lawful and professional law enforcement practices; and WHEREAS, participation in this program will be limited to the scope of authority provided under each model, and County personnel will remain under the supervision of the PolkCounty Sheriffs Officeat all times. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSIONERS COURT OF POLK COUNTY, TEXAS, as follows: Section 1. The Polk County Commissioner's Court hereby authorizes participation by the County of Polk in the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement 287(g) Warrant ServiceOfficer (WSO) Model program. Section 2. The Polk County Judge is hereby authorized to execute all necessary agreements, memoranda of understanding, and related documents with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to implement and maintain participation in the 287(g) WSO program, including any renewals or amendments thereto, in a form approved by the County Judge. Section 3. All resolutions and agreements and parts of resolutions and agreements in conflict herewith are hereby repealed tothe extentofthe conflictonly. [PAGE 49] Polk CAD Property Search WProperty Details Account Property ID: 45770 Geographic ID: L1400000201 Type: R Property Use: Location Situs Address: 119W ABBEY ST LIVINGSTON, TX 77351 Map ID: PLAT Mapsco: Legal Description: LIVINGSTON OT BLK 1 FT Abstract/Subdivision: L1400 Neighborhood: (LIV) LIVINGSTON Owner Owner ID: 1417 Name: COUNTY OF POLK Agent: Mailing Address: % Ownership: 100.0% Exemptions: EX-XV - For privacy reasons not allexemptionsare shown online. H PropertyValues Improvement Homesite Value: N/A(+) Improvement Non-HomesiteValue: N/A{+) Land Homesite Value: N/A{+) Land Non-Homesite Value: N/A{+) Agricultural MarketValuation: N/A(+) MarketValue: N/A(=) [PAGE 51] Polk CAD Property Search P Property Details Account Property ID: 66576 Geographic ID: 10015013701 Type; R Property Use: Location SitusAddress: 1800 US HIGHWAY 190 W LIVINGSTON, TX 77351 Map ID: 115 Mapsco: ((cid:127) \T<- I Legal Description: ABST 15 M LCHOATE SURVEYTRACT 123 Abstract/Subdivision: 10015 Neighborhood: (LIV) LIVINGSTON Owner Owner ID: 262 Name: POLK COUNTY Agent: Mailing Address: % Ownership: 100.0% Exemptions: EX-XV - For privacy reasons not allexemptionsare shown online. PropertyValues Improvement Homesite Value: N/A(+) Improvement Non-Homesite Value; N/A(+) Land Homesite Value: N/A(+) Land Non-Homesite Value: N/A(+) Agricultural Market Valuation: N/A{+) MarketValue: N/A(=) [PAGE 53] Resolution for Compensation of Polk County Personnel During (specified) Disaster Periods; WHEREAS, CountyJudge Sydney Murphy issued a Declaration of Disasterfor Polk County, Texas on January 24, 2026, due to WinterStorm Fern, attached hereto as "ExhibitA";and WHEREAS, Judge Murphy issued notice on Sunday, January 25, 2026, announcing that Polk Countyoffices would be closed on Monday, January 26, 2026; and WHEREAS, the Emergency Operations Center was activated on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at 1pm, and certain essential offices remained operational from January 24 through January 26, 2026, to ensure the safetyof residents and county property; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the authority of the Commissioners Court of PolkCounty, Texas, and In compliance with the FairLaborStandardsActand the adopted Personnel Policies of PolkCounty, the Court seeks to equitably compensate County employees for service performed during the declared disaster period; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED DisasterCompensation- January24-25, 2026 Payroll Correctionsto be Issued February13, 2026 (For work performed January 24-25,2026) Section 1. Retroactive DisasterCompensation Authorization Employees,exemptand non-exempt, whowere required orvolunteered, atthe direction oftheir Department Head, Elected Official, or the Emergency Operations Center (EOC), to perform disaster preparation or response duties during the declared disaster period of January 24-25, 2026, and who accrued compensatory or FLSA leave for hours worked in excess of forty (40) hours during the January 19 - 25 workweek, are authorized to receive disastercompensation as follows: • Any compensatory or FLSA leave hours banked solely as a result of work performed duringthe declared disaster period shall be: o Removed from the employee's leave balance; and o Paid as a Disaster Event Payment at a rate of two (2) times the employee's regular hourly rate. Page I1 of4 [PAGE 57] STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF RESOLUTION SUPPORTING LEGISLATION TO IMPROVE COUNTY ROAD INFRASTRUCTURE AND SAFETY WHEREAS, Texas Counties are the functional arm ofstate government and are responsible for the operationand maintenance of local transportationinfrastructure, maintaining morethan halfofall publicroad milesintheStateofTexasandensuringsafeandefficienttravelforresidents, businesses, and emergency services; and WHEREAS, the State Motor Fuels Tax, established in 1923 and last adjusted to twenty cents per gallon in 1991, currently generates approximately $3.85 billion annually, of which one-fourth is dedicated tothe Available School Fundandthe remaining three-fourths tothe State Highway Fund, withonlyasmallportion - $7.3million- allocated totheCountyand Road DistrictHighway Fund (also known as the Lateral Road Fund); and WHEREAS, this allocation to Texas counties has remained unchanged since 1954despite decades of population growth, inflation, and increasing transportation demands that have significantly reduced the purchasing power ofcounties to maintain essential local infrastructure; and WHEREAS, the proposed legislationwouldallocate one penny (one-twentieth, or 5%)ofthe State Motor FuelsTax totheCountyand Road DistrictHighwayFundto bedistributed usingthe existing statutoryformula; and WHEREAS, the State ofTexas has also established additional registration fees forelectric vehicles - $400 at initial registration and $200 annually thereafter - to offset the reduced motor fuels tax revenues associated with non-fuel consuming vehicles; and WHEREAS, while the fees are currently directed entirely to the State Highway Fund, counties receive no portion ofthis new revenue source, despite being equally responsible for maintaining and improving the localroadways on which these vehicles travel; and WHEREAS,acompanion legislative proposal woulddedicate5%(one-twentieth)ofelectric vehicle registration fee revenue to the County and Road District Highway Fund, thereby ensuring that counties shareequitably inthe revenue derived from all classes ofvehicles using county roadways; and WHEREAS, increasing allocations from both the motor fuels tax and electric vehicle registration fees would provide a sustainable, pay-as-you-go funding mechanism for county transportation infrastructure without increasing tax rates or imposing new burdens on taxpayers, ensuring a fairer, more efficient partnership between state and county governments in maintaining the Texas transportation network. [PAGE 59] STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF RESOLUTION SUPPORTING LEGISLATION TO EXEMPT TEXAS COUNTIES FROM THE STATE HOTEL OCCUPANCYTAX WHEREAS, Texas Counties arethe functional arm ofstate government and are responsible for the operation and management ofnumerous state programs as required or authorized by state law; and WHEREAS, Texas Counties provide essentialstate services to constituents at the local level, many ofwhich are fully or partially supported with funds disbursed by the State ofTexas throughthe state appropriations process; and WHEREAS, Texas Counties are required by state law to provide for the continuing education and professional development of county officials and employees, often requiring travel and overnight stays that are subject to the State ofTexas Hotel Occupancy Tax; and WHEREAS, the State ofTexas currently exempts from the Hotel Occupancy Tax several entities, including federal agencies, state government officials and employees, and certain charitable, educational, and religious organizations, but does not exempt county governments, their officials, or employees; and WHEREAS, when counties, as political subdivisions ofthe State, pay the State Hotel Occupancy Tax from revenues generated through localproperty taxes, it results inan inefficient practice known as "tax churn," in which one taxing entity collects taxes from another taxing entity, ultimately increasing the financial burden on local property taxpayers; and WHEREAS, exempting Texas Counties from the State Hotel Occupancy Tax would reduce this inefficiency, improve governmental accountability, and help alleviate the impact of rising local property taxes on Texas citizens; and WHEREAS, the exemption would further align counties with other government and nonprofit entities alreadyrecognized understatelawasexempt fi*om thistax,ensuring consistentandequitable tax treatment across all public entities. NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the County CommissionersCourt does herebyfind that it is in the best interest ofTexas counties and their taxpayers to support and favor the passageof legislationthat exempts counties, their officials, and employees from payingthe State ofTexas Hotel OccupancyTax whentraveling on official county business. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy ofthis resolution be forwarded to the members ofthe Texas Legislature representing this county and tothe Texas Association ofCounties fordistribution and advocacy in supportofthis legislation.