The Austin County Commissioners Court met Monday April 13, 2015 at 9:00 AM to discuss county business.  The following video is of those proceedings.

1. Proclamations and Special Recognition’s.

a. National Telecommunications Week
b. Child Abuse Prevention Month
c. National Autism Awareness
d. National Crime Victims’ Rights Week
e. Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month

00:03:04 – 00:15:01 of the video

2. Petitions or Requests from the Public.

00:15:01 – 00:18:47 of the video

3. Consideration and possible action to authorize one-time variance from Subdivision Regulations to place 2 manufactured homes on property with community water on Travis Road in Precinct 2.

00:18:47 – 00:19:26 of the video

4. Consideration and possible action to authorize one-time variance from Subdivision Regulations to divide 4.47 acres into two sections on Newberg Road in Precinct 3.

00:19:26 – 00:20:20 of the video

5. Consideration and possible action to authorize one-time variance from Subdivision Regulations for septic and development permit on .7831 acres on Svinky Road in Precinct

00:20:20 – 00:21:06 of the video

6. Consideration and possible action to upgrade copier for Texas AgriLife Extension office.

00:21:06 – 00:22:48 of the video

7. Consideration and possible action to upgrade copier for Sheriff’s office.

00:22:48 – 00:25:20 of the video

9:30 A.M. OPEN BID PROPOSALS

8. Open bid proposals for the following, and action as appropriate.

a. Consideration and possible action for opening and public reading of chip seal
construction bids for New Bremen Rd TxDOT TIF Project.
b. Consideration and possible action for opening and public reading of road
material bids for all Precinct 2 TxDOT TIF Projects.

00:34:55 – 00:42:42 of the video

9. Open bids for one (1) chip-spreader and action as appropriate.

00:25:20 – 00:27:47 of the video

10. UMR to review Health Care Reform Checklist 2015.

00:27:47 – 00:34:55 of the video

11. Consideration and possible action to authorize Section 125 Cafeteria Plan including flexible spending plan.

00:42:42 – 01:42:09 of the video

12. Update on County Life Insurance Plan, including voluntary dental, vision, and life coverages and action as appropriate.

01:42:09 – 01:47:12 of the video

13. Consideration and possible action regarding offer on struck off property R20285 Wallis T/S Block 41 Lot 4 located in Precinct 4.

01:47:12 – 01:48:45 of the video

14. 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. Transmittal of Minutes for March 2, 2015.
b. Consideration and possible action to renew State of Texas Co-op Purchasing
Program Annual Membership Renewal.
c. Consideration and possible action to approve application for required schooling reimbursement for Betty Jez, County Auditor, to be held May 12-15, 2015 in Austin, Texas.
d. Consideration and possible action to approve required schooling for Richard Engelbrecht to be held May 19-22, 2015 in San Antonio, Texas.
e. Consideration and possible action to authorize Contract for election equipment between Austin County and City of Bellville for May 9, 2015 Election.
f. Consideration and possible action to authorize Contract for election equipment between Austin County and Sealy ISO for May 9, 2015 Election.
g. Consideration and possible action to approve required training for William Farrell, Veterans Service Officer to be held May 11-14, 2015 in Austin, Texas.

01:48:45 – 01:50:57 of the video

15. Consideration and possible action to accept Jail Inspection Report.

01:50:57 – 01:54:15 of the video

16. Discussion regarding roof leak at Austin County Jail, and action as appropriate.

01:54:15 – 02:00:40 of the video

17. Consideration and possible action to approve revised resolution for Crimes Victim Liaison Officer updating the Authorized Official.

02:00:40 – 02:01:55 of the video

18. Consideration and possible action to authorize purchase of computers for

a. Tax Office
b. County Court at Law
c. Courtrooms
d. County Judge’s Office

02:01:55 – 02:08:14 of the video

19. Consideration and possible action to continue with First National Bank as the depository.

02:08:14 – 02:09:31 of the video

20. Consideration and possible action to declare a Ford 6610 Tractor with Boom Mower from Precinct 4 as surplus for auction.

02:09:31 – 02:10:36 of the video

21 . Consideration and possible action for amendments to the 15-16-G14 Grant

a. Additional Trailer
b. Shredder
c. Electronic Recycle

02:10:36 – 02:26:11 of the video

22. Presentations on 457 Plan.

02:26:11 – 03:02:30 of the video

23. Budgetary and Financial Claims – action as appropriate.

a. Payment of Claims
b. Budget Amendments
c. County Auditor’s review of finances
d. County Treasurer review of finances

i. Payroll & Escrow Report
ii. 3’d Quarter 2013-2014 – Reconciled
iii. 41h Quarter 2013-2014 – Reconciled

03:02:30 – 03:23:42 of the video

24. Written end-of-the month reports submitted by County Offices.

a. Justice of The Peace, Precincts 1, 2 ,3 & 4 – March 2015
b. Austin County Library System – March 2015
c. Constable Precinct 1,2 & 3 – March 2015
d. On-Site Sewage Facility – March 2015

03:23:42 – 03:31:48 of the video

25. Commissioners Court Inquiry.

03:31:48 – 03:34:30 of the video