The Austin County Commissioners Court met Monday February 23, 2015 at 9:00 AM to discuss county business. The following video is of those proceedings.
1. Petitions or Requests from the Public.
(00:01:46 – 00:07:17 of the video)
2. Consideration and possible action to authorize one-time variance from Subdivision Regulations to subdivide 21.33 acres into 2 parcels 18.33 acres and 3.0 acres with home on Lynn Road in Precinct 1.
(00:07:17 – 00:08:22 of the video)
3. Consideration and possible action to authorize purchase of server upgrades for Odyssey.
4. Consideration and possible action to purchase seven (7) desktop PC computers for replacement of existing machines for EMS.
5. Discussion regarding Odyssey for Sheriff’s Office for Mugshots for mobile patrol and action as appropriate.
(00:08:22 – 00:27:30 of the video)
6. 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 accept report by Constable Precinct 3 regarding Racial Profiling, Article 2.132 Texas Criminal and Vehicle Handbook.
b. Consideration and possible action to authorize purchase of three (3) office chairs for Justice of the Peace Precinct 4 Building.
c. Consideration and possible action to authorize Contract for election equipment between Austin County and City of Sealy for May 9, 2015.
d. Consideration and possible action to authorize agreement for temporary access between Sacha Masson and Austin County Precinct 2 to clean ditch and improve drainage.
(00:27:30 – 00:28:28 of the video)
7. Sheriff’s Report on Five Oaks Achievement Center.
(00:28:28 – 01:06:35 of the video)
8. Consideration and possible action to authorize Super heavy or Over sized Bond for New Bremen Road in Precinct 2 in the amount of $150.000.00.
(01:06:35 – 01:07:29 of the video)
9. Consideration and possible action to accept donation deed from Frank and Kathleen Niendorff to Austin County for approximately 3.04 acres of existing and new right-of-way on Old Highway 36 in Precinct 2. (POSTPONED)
10. Consideration and possible action regarding application for Austin County Commissioners Court to abandon county road right-of-way located in Precinct 3 intersecting Pyka Road and entering the property commonly known as the BAE plant encompassing 0.431 acres.
(01:07:29 – 01:12:12 of the video)
11. Discussion regarding purchase of Poll Pad Units for Election Department and action as appropriate.
(01:12:12 – 01:23:31 of the video)
12. Discussion regarding Michelle Allen, Texas AgriLife Extension and the 2015 TEAFCS State Conference in Brenham July 27-31, 2015 and action as appropriate.
(01:23:31 – 01:27:33 of the video)
13. Consideration and possible action to canvass returns and declare results of the February 17,2015 Special Election.
(01:27:33 – 01:28:46 of the video)
14. Discussion on Annual Longevity Pay of Employees for the 2014-2015 Fiscal Year.
(01:28:46 – 01:31:22 of the video)
15. Discussion on equipment action as appropriate.
(01:31:22 – 01:42:45 of the video)
16. Budgetary and Financial Claims – action as appropriate.
a. Payment of Claims
b. Budget Amendments
c. County Auditor’s review of finances
(01:42:45 – 01:57:17 of the video)
d. County Treasurer review of finances
(01:57:17 – 01:58:00 of the video)
17. Written end-of-the month reports submitted by County Offices.
a. Constable, Precinct 2 – January 2015
b. Constable, Precinct 4 – December 2014
c. Justice of The Peace, Precinct 4 – January 2015
d. County Court – January 2015
e. On-Site Sewage Facility Activity – January 2015
f. Congratulation letter to Austin County Elections Office
(01:58:00 – 01:58:53 of the video)
