Callahan Co. jail contract approved

Shackelford County commissioners worked through a fairly short agenda during a regular meeting on Monday, Sept. 24, spending much of the hour-long session waiting to open sealed fuel and mowing bids at the advertised times.

No action was taken, but the elected officials clarified that the new digital “bell” on the Courthouse clock will continue to be muted until workers are finished with roof repairs. 

At that time, it will be decided how much to turn it up.

Commissioner Larry Cauble commented that he had understood that the chime was supposed to sound like the “old bell.”

“The bell sound is there; we just have to figure out which one it is,” said Lanham Martin, who turned the volume down after the Sept. 10 meeting.

Jail Contract

Sheriff Ed Miller presented the revised contract with Callahan County for housing inmates, which has been reviewed by county attorney Colton Johnson.

Miller explained that the document no longer guarantees 10 beds for Callahan County, only space as available, and includes a clause that allows the sheriff to reject prisoners at his discretion, specifying pregnant females, detoxing prisoners, and those with major medical needs.

The contract was approved.

Other Business

•Lion Fuels was awarded the bid to provide fuel for the county. C4 Fuels of Hawley was the only other bidder.

•Texas Grass Shall Grow was the sole bidder for both the Courthouse lawn and two county cemeteries.

•The county-wide burn ban was left inactive as long as the ground is moist. The judge has the option to reactivate the ban if needed.

•The county holiday schedule for 2019 was approved.

•Commissioners also authorized the Breast Cancer Awareness Proclamation for October 2018.