The Austin County Commissioners Court met Monday May 22, 2017 at 9 am to discuss county business.

1. Proclamations and Special Recognitions.

a. Older Americans Month
b. 2017 EMS Week

2. Petitions or Requests from the Public.

3. Consideration and possible action to award depository bids for the ensuing four (4) years for the public funds of Austin County.

4. Consideration and possible action to authorize one-time variance from Subdivision Regulations to divide property on Mieth Road in Precinct 2.

5. Consideration and possible action to adopt resolution regarding TXDOT participation requirement for bridge construction.

6. Consideration and possible action to approve Right-of-Way installation by San Bernard Electric Cooperative, Inc. on Monroe Avenue in Precinct 3.

7. Consideration and possible action to approve Right-of-Way installation by San Bernard Electric Cooperative, Inc. on Hall Road in Precinct 2.

8. Consideration and possible action to authorize purchase of 4 HP Business Desktop ProDesk 600 G2 Desktop Computers and software for District Attorney’s Office out of Computers Expense/Capital Outlay and not to exceed $ 7,260.00.

9. Consideration and possible action to authorize purchase of HP Laser Jet Pro M426FDW Wireless Multi-function Mono Laser Printer for Human Resources.

10. Discussion on Precinct 1 equipment, and action as appropriate.

a. Dump Truck

11. Consideration and possible action to authorize purchase from Fort Bend County Road & Bridge Department of 1968 Freuhauf 5500 gallon water trailer for an amount not to exceed $750.00 by Precinct 4.

12. Discussion on Secondary Rail Lease and Maintenance Agreement between Austin County and Southwest Rail Industries, Inc and action as appropriate.

13. Discussion regarding renewal of insurance coverages with Texas Association of Counties and action as appropriate.

14. Discussion regarding Burn Ban and action as appropriate.

15. Budgetary and Financial Claims – action as appropriate.

a. Payment of Claims
b. Budget Amendments
c. County Auditor’s
d. County Treasurer

i. Payroll & Escrow Report

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

a. Austin County Library System – April 2017
b. County Court – April 2017
c. Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4 – April 2017

17.  Commissioners Court Inquiry