The Austin County Commissioners Court met Monday November 9, 2015 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 approve preliminary plat of Oxford Estates located in Precinct 4.
3. Consideration and possible action to authorize one-time variance from Subdivision Regulations to subdivide 1.5 acres from a 8.758 acres tract on FM 529 in Precinct 1.
4. Consideration and possible action to authorize one-time variance from Subdivision Regulations to move boundary of tract 2 on Hwy 159 W in Precinct 2.
5. Introduction of Texas AgriLife 4-H Agent.
6. Presentation by Perdue, Brandon, Fielder, Collins & Mott LLP regarding property/tax/fine/fee collections.
7. 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. Approval of Minutes
i. October 12,2015
ii. October 26, 2015
b. Consideration and possible action to accept donation of $125 to EMS from Catholic Daughters of America.
c. Consideration and possible action to approve application for required schooling for Bryan Haevischer, County Treasurer to be held February 16 -19,2016, in San Marcos, Texas.
d. Consideration and possible action to renew inter-local agreement for law enforcement between Austin County and the cities of Bellville, Sealy, Wallis and Town of San Felipe.
8. Consideration and possible action to purchase two (2) Poll Pad Units for Election Department.
9. Discussion pertaining to regulated medical waste disposal vendor and contract and action as appropriate.
10. Consideration and possible action to purchase one (1) year subscription for on-line EMS Continuing Education from MEDIC CE.
11. Discussion on holiday pay for regular part time employees and action as appropriate.
12. Sheriff Activity Report – September 2015
13. Discussion on replacing flooring at Adult Probation Office and action as appropriate.
14. 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
15. Written end-of-the month reports submitted by County Offices.
a. Constable, Precinct 2 & 3 – October 2015
b. Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1 & 3 – October 2015
c. Austin County Library System Annual Report 2014-2015
d. On-Site Sewage Facility Activity – October 2015
e. Jail Population Report – October 2015
EXECUTIVE SESSION – A closed meeting will be held concerning the following items:
1. Personnel Matters regarding Sheriff’s Department. (This is in accordance with the
Texas Government Code Section 551.074).
2. Economic Development Negotiations. (This is accordance with the Texas
Government Code Section 551.087).
3. Deliberation regarding Real Property. (This is in accordance with the Texas
Government Code Section 551.072).
16. Action as appropriate on Executive Session
17. Commissioners Court Inquiry.