The Austin County Commissioner’s Court met Monday December 14, 2015 at 9:00 AM to discuss county business.  The following video is of those proceedings.

1. Petitions or Requests from the Public.

2. Presentation by Brazos River Authority.

3. Discussion and review of Austin County Emergency Communication District Budget and update on district operations.

4. Consideration and possible action to authorize one-time variance from Subdivision Regulations to subdivide 1.369 acres out of 53 acres on Nelsonville Church Road in Precinct 2.

5. Consideration and possible action to authorize one-time variance(s) from Subdivision Regulations for Glostershire located in Precinct 4:

a. From the public road requirements
b. Maximum block length
c. 70′ access strip requirement for Lot 14

6. Consideration and possible action to approve preliminary plat of Glostershire located in Precinct 4.

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. Transmittal of Minutes

i. November 9, 2015
ii. November 16, 2015
iii. November 23, 2015

b. Consideration and possible action for interlocal agreement for street maintenance between

i. Austin County Precinct 2 and City of Industry.
ii. Austin County Precinct 3 and City of Sealy.
iii. Austin County Precinct 4 and City of Sealy.
iv. Austin County Precinct 3 and Town of San Felipe.
v. Austin County Precinct 4 and Town of San Felipe.
vi. Austin County Precinct 4 and City of Wallis.
vii. Austin County Precinct 4 and Brazos Country.

c. Consideration and possible action to reappoint Milton Beckendorff and Bobby Brown to the Bluebonnet Groundwater District Board for a four year term.
d. Consideration and possible action to approve application for required schooling reimbursement for Rick Yancey, Precinct 1, to be held February 9-12, 2016, in San Marcos, Texas.
e. Approval to accept a donation to the Austin County Sheriff’s Department per LGC 81.032.
f. Approval to accept a donation to the Austin County EMS per LGC 81.032.
g. Consideration and possible action to approve Right-of-Way installation by Industry Telephone Company on Squirrel Road in Precinct 2.
h. Consideration and possible action to reappoint Randy Reichardt to Combined Community Action for a one-year term.
i. Consideration and possible action to authorize purchase of computer for Emergency Management not to exceed $1208.40.

8. Consideration and possible action to appoint Delwin Rettig to Austin County Emergency Communications District for a two-year term.

9. Discussion and possible action to enter into a Licensing Agreement with Bound Tree Medical concerning an Internet Based Inventory and Asset Management Program for EMS.

10. Discussion and possible action to enter into a Customer Rebate Agreement with Bound Tree Medical concerning an Internet Based Inventory and Asset Management Program for EMS.

11. Consideration and possible action to adopt 2015-2016 Criminal Justice Community Plan.

12. Discussion of Austin County Wrecker Rotation Policy and Contract for Non Consent Towing and Storage Services and action as appropriate.

13. Sheriffs Activity Report – November 2015

14. Consideration and possible action to reimburse forfeiture fund for computer purchase.

15. Consideration and possible action to purchase three (3) printers for Dispatch out of County Computer Funds.

16. Consideration and possible action to purchase fourteen (14) Poll Pad Units and Software for Election Department.

17. Consideration and possible action to cast votes for Commissioner Reese Turner to the Austin County Appraisal District Board of Directors.

18. Consideration and possible action to authorize Indigent Defense Contracts with Calvin Garvie, John Harle and Stephen Longoria for a one-year term.

19. Discussion on Annual Longevity Pay of Employees for the 2015-2016 Fiscal Year and action as appropriate.

20. 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. Payroll & Escrow Report
ii. August 2015 – Reconciled Report

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

a. Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1 & 3 – November 2015
b. On-Site Sewage Facility – November 2015
c. Texas AgriLife – August – September 2015
d. Jail Population Report – November 2015
e. Constable, Precinct 2 & 3 – November 2015
f. Austin County Library System – November 2015
g. County Court – November 2015

EXECUTIVE SESSION

A closed meeting will be held concerning the following items:

1. Deliberation regarding real property. (This is in accordance with the Texas Government Code Section 551.072).

22. Action as appropriate on Executive Session

23. Commissioners Court Inquiry.