The Austin County Commissioner’s Court met Monday March 28, 2016 at 9:00 AM to discuss county business.  The following video is of those proceedings.

1. Proclamations and Special Recognition’s.

a. Austin County Volunteerism
b. Fair Housing Month

2. Petitions or Requests from the Public.

3. Consideration and possible action to authorize one-time variance from Subdivision Regulations to subdivide 1.779 and 1.645 acres from 133.883 acres on Industry Road for conveyance to a trust in Precinct 2.

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

5. Consideration and possible action to authorize one-time variance from Subdivision Regulations to subdivide 0.202 acres to adjoining property owner on Swallow Lane in Precinct 1.

9:15 a.m. PUBLIC HEARING IN COMPLIANCE WITH LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE 232.041 TO RECEIVE TESTIMONY CONCERNING A REPLAT OF SETTLER’S CROSSING SECTION THREE

6. Close Public Hearing

7. Action as appropriate

8. Consideration and possible action regarding offer en struck off property R11762 Mays AJ Addn Block X Lot 5 Acres 0.1360 located in Precinct 4.

9. Consideration and possible action to approve minutes for March 14, 2016.

10. Discussion on bond refinancing and action as appropriate

a. engaging U.S. Capital Advisors as municipal advisor
b. engaging Norton Rose Fulbright as bond counsel
c. moving forward with preparations for the refunding

11 . Discussion to add additional positions for Dispatch Call Takers and action as appropriate.

12. Texas 1033 Report

13. Consideration and possible action to amend the not to exceed amount to $123,401 .60 for an asphalt zipper for Precinct 3.

14. Discussion and possible action to move part-time employee to full-time employee for 2 -3 months from Texas AgriLife Extension.

15. Discussion on AgriLife Extension office needs and action as appropriate.

16. Consideration and possible action to approve Statement of Services between Austin County and Wallace and Associates.

17. Consideration and possible action to declare a F-350 Flatbed from Precinct 4 as surplus.

18. 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

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

a. Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2 – February 2016

10:00 A.M. EXECUTIVE SESSION – A closed meeting will be held concerning the following items:

1. Discussion regarding Economic Development Negotiations. (This is in accordance with the Texas Government Code Section 551 .087).

2. Deliberation regarding Real Property. (This is in accordance with the Texas Government Code Section 551 .072).

20. Action as appropriate on Executive Session.

21. Commissioners Court Inquiry.

(Note:  The video ends at the 10 am executive session because they did not reconvene for the public until after 2pm).