The Austin County Commissioner’s Court met Monday December 28, 2015 at 9:00 AM to discuss county business. The following video is of those proceedings.
1. Petitions or Requests from the Public.
2. Consideration and possible action to authorize one-time variance from Subdivision Regulations to subdivide 1.03 acres out of 22. 1 06 acres on Hwy 159 E in Precinct 1.
3. Consideration and possible action to approve the final survey on Hart Lane in Precinct 3.
4. Consideration and possible action to authorize one-time variance from Subdivision Regulations to subdivide 2.3 acres out of 69.586 acres on Walnut Street in Precinct 2.
5. Consideration and possible action to authorize one-time variance from Subdivision Regulations for the 20′ and 15′ utility easements to allow 14′ utility easements in Glostershire located in Precinct 4.
6. Discussion and possible action to approve preliminary plat of Glostershire located in Precinct 4.
7. Consideration and possible action to authorize Resolution for resale of properties acquired through tax foreclosure proceedings in accordance with Section 34.05(a), (c) and (d), Property Tax Code.
Account Numbers
a. R50708
b. R09931
c. R46251
d. R17802
e. R21260
f. R11762
g. R08971
8. Consideration and possible action to approve cleaning of the air ducts in certain areas in the Courthouse.
9. 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 hardship variance for employee in EMS Office to carry over 48 unused vacation hours earned in Fiscal Year 2013-2014 through January 31,2016.
b. Consideration and possible action to adopt Austin County Investment Policy for 2015-2016.
c. Consideration and possible action to authorize resolution designating County Treasurer as County Investment Officer.
d. Consideration and possible action to appoint Commissioners for Emergency Services District #1 for a two year term.
i. Joey Pekar
ii. Vivian Williams
iii. Ray Chislett
e. Consideration and possible action to appoint Commissioners for Emergency Services District #2 for a two year term.
i. Charles Verm
ii. James Toman
iii. Beverly Koym
f. Consideration and possible action to appoint Commissioners for Emergency Services District #3 for a two year term.
i. Debbie Heckmann
ii. John Alford
iii. Dennis Diggs
g. Consideration and possible action to accept Emergency Services District #3 Financial Report Fiscal Year ending September 30, 2015.
h.Consideration and possible action to approve applications for required schooling reimbursement for V.G. Young Institute’s School for County Judge and Commissioners to be held February 16 -18,2016 in College Station, Texas.
i. Tim Lapham
ii. Reese Turner
iii. Bobby Rinn
iv. Randy Reichardt
v. Douglas King
i. Consideration and possible action to approve application for required schooling reimbursement for Sandra Vrablec, Certified Floodplain Manager, to be held March 9 -11,2016 in Houston, Texas.
10. Consideration and possible action to authorize purchase of computer for Emergency Management not to exceed $1208.40.
11. Consideration and possible action to authorize amendment to signature cards by adding Billy Doherty and removing Betty Jez, County Auditor effective January 1, 2016.
12. Consiqeration and possible action to appoint Delwin Rettig to Austin County Emergency Communications District for a two year term.
13. Consideration and possible action to purchase an asphalt zipper not to exceed $112,500 for Precinct 3.
14. Consideration and p.ossible action to purchase storage container out of forfeiture funds for IT Department.
15. Consideration and possible action to declare surpluslsalvage for Austin County Jail and authorize appropriate disposal.
a. Water Heater
b. Refrigerator
16. 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
17. Written end-of-the month reports submitted by County Offices.
a. Constable, Precinct 4 – November 2015
b. Tax Assessor-Collector – November 2015
c. Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2 – November 2015
d. Texana Quarterly Services Report – 9/1/2015 – 11130/2015
18. Commissioners Court Inquiry.
