The Austin County Commissioner’s Court met Monday March 14, 2016 at 9:00 AM to discuss county business.  The following video is of those proceedings.

1. Petitions or Requests from the Public.

2. Discussion and possible action to authorize purchase or lease of Chevrolet Tahoe (equipped with emergency equipment) to replace Squad Unit 28-A.

3. Discussion and action to authorize seeking Architectural services for proposed EMS station or advertising for RFP for Design/Build services for new Seaty station.

4. Discussion and action to authorize reassignmenf or disposal of the following 2 ambutance chassis from EMS remount program

a. Unit 20-A / 2003 Ford F-350 – 194,852 mites
b. Unit 25-A / 2008 Chevrolet C-4500 – 141,334 miles

5. Consideration and possible action to approve the final plat of Glostershire in Precinct 4.

6. Consideration and possible action to authorize one-time variance from Subdivision/Platting Regulations to subdivide 15 acres out of 161 acres on Mound Road in Precinct 4.

7. Consideration and possible action to authorize one-time variance from Subdivision Regulations to subdivide 8.076 acres out of 10.073 acres on Tomlinson Road in Precinct 4.

8. Consideration and possible action to authorize one-time variance from Subdivision Regulations to subdivide 12 acres out of 28.147 acres on Old Columbus Road in Precinct 4.

9. Consideration and possible action to authorize one-time variance from Subdivision Regulations to subdivide 2.9 acres out of 20 acres on Stockold Road in Precinct 4.

10. Consideration and possible action to authorize one-time variance from Subdivision Regulations to subdivide .5165 (150’x150′) out of 5.603 acres on Kenney Hall Road in Precinct 2.

11. Consideration and possible action to authorize one-time variance from Subdivision Regulations to subdivide 10.025 acres out of 45.66 acres on Centerhill Road in Precinct 1.

12. 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. Approve Minutes

i. February 8, 2016
ii. February 12, 2016
iii. February 22, 2016

b. Consideration and possible action to approve application for required schooling for Carrie Gregor, County Clerk, to be held April 27-29, 2016 in Round Rock, Texas.

13. Consideration and possible action to authorize amendment of current contract between AshBritt, Inc. and Austin County for debris removal.

14. Consideration and possible action to increase maximum amount paid by county funds for business cards.

15. Consideration and possible action to accept a donation to the Austin County Election Department per Local Government Code 81.032.

16. Consideration and possible action to authorize purchase of 1 office chair for Justice of Peace Precinct 1 Court Administrator out of Capital Funds.

17. Consideration and possible action to declare surplus for Precinct 4.

a. John Deere Shredder
b. 1,000 gallon Fuel Tank

18. Sheriff’s Activity Report – February 2016
19. Consideration and possible action to add a person to the clothing allowance for law enforcement plain clothes officers.

20. Consideration and possible action to authorize purchase of a new timestamp for the District Clerk’s office.

21. Policy review and action as appropriate.

22. Discussion on insurance and action as appropriate.

23. Consideration and possible action to adopt tax abatement policy.
24. 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 Bank Statement
ii. Austin County Payroll Bank Statement IRS, TCDRS and Wage Works – February 2016
iii. November 2015 – Reconciled Report
iv. December 2015 – Reconciled Report
v. January 2016 – Reconciled Report
vi. 1st Quarter 2015-2016 – Reconciled Report
vii. 1″ Quarter 2015-2016 – Reconciled Investments Statement

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

a. Constable, Precinct 2, 3 & 4 – February 2016
b. Jail Population Report – February 2016
c. Texas AgriLife – January 2016
d. Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1 & 3- February 2016
e. County Court – January 2016
f. On-Site Sewage Facility – February 2016
g. Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4 – January & February 2016
h. Austin County Library System – February 2016
i. District Court – February 2016
j. Juvenile Board Report per Local Government Code 140.004

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).

26. Action as appropriate on Executive Session
27. Commissioners Court Inquiry.