The Caldwell County Fiscal Court has taken steps to switch telephone carriers for the courthouse and jail, and received an update from the animal shelter on extended public hours.
At Tuesday’s meeting, Judge-Executive Kota Young noted that District 4 Magistrate Jeff Simms and Administrative Assistant Lori Dunning have put in a lot of time to address some “shortcomings” with the current phone system. Simms described the new Dialog carrier as a “stopgap measure.”
click to download audioMagistrates approved a 12-month agreement for the new phone system for $770 per month, saving the county more than $800 each month. The new service is expected to be operational within four to six weeks.
In other business, the Fiscal Court gave the green light to advertise for road department supplies, approved the clerk’s submission for motor vehicle and boat bill calculations for 2026 totaling about $2,922, authorized payment for election officers on Election Day, and appointed Justin Adams to the George Coon Public Library Board of Trustees.
During department reports, Animal Control Officer John Lundstrom announced that public hours at the Caldwell County Animal Shelter will be extended, possibly beginning next weekend.
Judge Young said it’s exciting to have additional hours for the public, calling it “a great change.” District 2 Magistrate Jeff Boone also commended Lundstrom for his efforts with the shelter.
click to download audioThe next regular meeting of the Caldwell Fiscal Court is scheduled for Tuesday, May 26, at 9 a.m.
