The Austin County Commissioner’s Court met Monday February 8, 2016 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 it. acres from 1.48 acres on S. Line Avenue in Precinct 1.
3. Discussion and possible action about property line on Maler Road.
4. Discussion and clarification on culvert fees and action as appropriate.
5. Consideration and possible action to purchase one (1) Corry Contract 4-Drawer Media Cabinet for Knox Library out of Special Library/Knox Library.
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. Transmittal of Minutes – January 11,2016
b. Consideration and possible action to accept report by Austin County Sheriff’s Office regarding Racial Profiling, Article 2.132 Texas Criminal and Vehicle Handbook.
c. Consideration and possible action to authorize interlocal agreement between Austin County Precinct 4 and Brazos ISD.
7. Discussion and possible action to authorize professional services agreement between Austin County and Tyler Technologies, Inc.
8. Consideration and possible action to declare surplus for Precinct 4.
a. 1,000 gallon fuel tank
b. Yale electric forklift with charger
9. Consideration and possible action to accept polling places for the March 1,2016 Primary Election.
10. Discussion and possible action to purchase and install 3G modems in Cardiac Monitors for ECG transmission to hospitals in the amount of $6,070 for 9 modems out of Tobacco funds.
11. Consideration and possible action to appoint Sick Leave Pool Committee Members.
12. Discussion on sick leave pool policies and action as appropriate.
13. Discussion and possible action on sale of fireworks for Texas Independence Day (March 2).
14. Consideration and possible action to authorize additional cost of $2,304.00 to three (3) patrol vehicles.
15. Sheriff Activity Report – January 2016
16. Consideration and possible action to authorize County Judge to release Bond No. 022050711 from Principal Chevron Phillips Chemical Co. LP to Austin County dated 2/1812015, and authorize County Judge to sign any supporting documentation.
17. Consideration and possible action to authorize purchase of an office chair for Justice of the Peace Precinct 3 Building.
18. Discussion on insurance and action as appropriate.
19. 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 & Escrow Report Bank Statement
ii. Payroll & Escrow Report
iii. September 2015 Reconciled Report
20. Written end-of-the month reports submitted by County Offices.
a. Constable, Precinct 2 & 3 – January 2016
b. Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3 – January 2016
c. Certificate of Compliance – Austin County Jail
d. Jail Population Report – January 2016
e. On-Site Sewage Facility – January 2016
f. Austin County Library System – January 2016
EXECUTIVE SESSION
A closed meeting will be held concerning the following items:
1. Personnel Matters regarding Austin County EMS.
2. Deliberation regarding Real Property.
21. Action as appropriate on Executive Session.
22. Commissioners Court Inquiry
