The Austin County Commissioner’s Court met Monday April 11, 2016 at 10:00 AM to discuss county business. The following video is of those proceedings.
1. Proclamations and Special Recognitions.
a. Austin County Government Week
b. Child Abuse Prevention Month
2. Consideration and possible action to authorize one-time variance from Subdivision Regulations to subdivide 1.000 acre out of 14.32 acres on FM 1456 in Precinct 1.
3. Consideration and possible action to authorize one-time variance from Subdivision Regulations to subdivide 1.690 acres out of 15.015 acres on Schoenau Road in Precinct 2.
4. Consideration and possible action to authorize one-time variance from Subdivision Regulations to sell 2 acres out of 4.128 acres on Tower Road in Precinct 4.
5. Consideration and possible action to authorize one-time variance from Subdivision Regulations to divide 1.761 acres into Parcel 1 – 1.2 acres and Parcel 2 – 0.561 acre on Sikes Road in Precinct 1.
6. Consideration and possible action to authorize one-time variance from Subdivision Regulations to revise boundary line of a proposed 2.800 acres on Highway 36 North in Precinct 1.
7. CONSENT AGENDA – Items listed are of routine nature and may be acted on in a single motion unless requested otherwise by member of Commissioners Court.
a. Consideration and possible action to authorize Contract for election equipment between Austin County and City of Sealy for May 7,2016.
b. Consideration and possible action to accept donations to the Austin County EMS for the Shattered Dreams Program per Local Government Code 81 .032.
8. Discussion regarding Sheriff’s Office hires and action as appropriate.
9. Budgetary and Financial Claims – action as appropriate.
a. Payment of Claims
b. Budget Amendments
c. County Auditor’s review of finances
d. County Treasurer
i. Austin County Payroll Bank Statement IRS, TCDRS and Wage Works – March 2016
ii. Payroll & Escrow Report Bank Statement
10. Written end-of-the month reports submitted by County Offices.
a. Austin County Library System – March 2016
b. Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1 & 3 – March 2016
c. Constable, Precinct 2 & 3 – March 2016
d. On-Site Sewage Facility – March 2016
e. County Court – February 2016
f. Jail Population Report – March 2016 .
EXECUTIVE SESSION
A closed meeting will be held concerning the following items:
- Personnel Matters regarding Sheriff’s Office. (This is in accordance with the Texas Government Code Section 551 .074).
2. Discussion regarding Economic Development Negotiations. (This is in accordance with the Texas Government Code Section 551.087).
11 . Action as appropriate on Executive Session.
12. Commissioners Court Inquiry.