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

1. Petitions or Requests from the Public.

(00:01:14 – 00:14:02 of the video)

2. 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 Sheriff Employee to carry over 25 hours of unused vacation hours earned in Fiscal Year 2013-2014 through March 31, 2015.
b. Consideration and possible action to approve application for required schooling reimbursement for Sandra Vrablec and Tonya Mewis, Designated Representatives for On-Site Sewage Facility (OSSF), to be held March 10-11, 2015 in Waco, Texas.
c. Consideration and possible action to approve application for required schooling reimbursement for David Ottmer, Designated Representative for On-Site Sewage Facility (OSSF), to be held February 25, 2015 in Brenham, Texas.
d. Consideration and possible action to approve Right-of-Way installation of gravel pad by sewer lift station by New Ulm Water Supply Corporation on Elm Street in Precinct 2.
e. Consideration and possible action to approve Right-of-Way installation by Industry Telephone Company on Mertz Road in Precinct 2.
f. Consideration and possible action to accept report by Constable Precinct 2 regarding Racial Profiling, Article 2.132 Texas Criminal and Vehicle Handbook.
g. Consideration and possible action to accept report by Constable Precinct 4 regarding Racial Profiling, Article 2.132 Texas Criminal and Vehicle Handbook.
h. Consideration and possible action to accept report by Austin County Sheriff’s Office regarding Racial Profiling, Article 2.132 Texas Criminal and Vehicle Handbook.
i. Consideration and possible action to accept a donation to the Austin County Sheriff’s Department per Local Government Code 81.032.
j. Consideration and possible action to declare Courthouse foyer ceiling salvage for disposal.

(00:14:02 – 00:16:02 of the video)

3. Consideration and possible action to accept a donation for the room addition to the Austin County Expo and Convention Center per Local Government Code 81.032.

(00:16:02 – 00:18:07 of the video)

4. Consideration and possible action to purchase one Stalker Radar for Sheriff’s Department out of traffic safety funds.

(00:18:07 – 00:18:40 of the video)

5. Consideration and possible action to approve purchase of lamination machine for County Judges Office.

(00:18:40 – 00:20:12 of the video)

6. Consideration and possible action to appoint Sick Leave Pool Committee Members.

(00:20:12 – 00:21:52 of the video)

7. Consideration and possible action to accept resignation from Bernice Brast, Emergency Services District 3.

(00:21:52 – 00:22:27 of the video)

8. Consideration and possible action to accept resignation from Jennifer Zurovec, Emergency Services District 3.
(00:22:27 – 00:23:00 of the video)

9. Discussion regarding payment from Texas Association of Counties for water damage repairs to library and action as appropriate.

(00:23:00 – 00:24:28 of the video)

10. Activity Report by Sheriff Brandes – January 2015.
(00:24:28 – 00:28:13 of the video)

11. Discussion regarding purchase and install emergency equipment for EMS Supervisor Tahoe in the amount of $6,760.31 utilizing Tobacco Funds, and action as appropriate.

(00:28:13 – 00:29:38 of the video)

12. Discussion and review and approve EMS transfer guidelines, and action as appropriate.

(00:29:38 – 00:49:47 of the video)

13. Discussion about storage container for Tax Office and action as appropriate.

(00:49:47 – 00:57:12 of the video)

14. Consideration and possible action to authorize lighting repairs in District Clerk’s Office.

(00:57:12 – 00:58:09 of the video)

15. Open bids for one (1) used 2007 Hydraulic Excavator for Precinct 4 and action as appropriate.

(00:58:09 – 01:00:10 of the video)

16. Consideration and possible action to approve proposal for Budgetary and Financial Claims, action as appropriate.

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

(01:00:10 – 01:26:07 of the video)

d. County Treasurer review of finances

(01:26:07 – 01:29:34 of the video)

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

a. Continuing Education Certificate for 2015 – Carrie Gregor, Austin County Clerk
b. 155th District Court Activity – December 2014
c. Justice of The Peace, Precinct 1, 2 & 3 – January 2015
d. Constable, Precinct 2 – December 2014
e. Constable, Precinct 3 – January 2015
f. Jail Population – January 2015
g. Austin County Library System – January 2015

(01:29:34 – 01:31:08 of the video)