The Austin County Commissioners Court met Monday September 28, 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 authorize one-time variance from Subdivision Regulations for length of access road for family division on Track Road East in Precinct 3.

3. Consideration and possible action to authorize one-time variance from Subdivision Regulations to subdivide 0.412 acres and 0.713 acres from a 1.125 acre tract on Houston Street in Precinct 2.

4. Consideration and possible action to authorize one-time variance from Subdivision Regulations to divide 32.362 acres into 2 equal lots on Carter Road in Precinct 1.

5. Consideration and possible action to appoint for Reese Turner as nominee to Austin County Appraisal District Board of Directors for Austin County.

6. Discussion and possible action on funding allowance for Fire Fighters Association out of the 2014-15 budget.

7. Consideration and possible action to approve payroll items:

a. 27th pay period 2014-15
b. Compensation Order 2015-16
c. 2015-16 pay period beginning September 26th or 27’h as appropriate

8. Consideration and possible action to authorize inter-local agreement for Emergency Medical Services with City of Industry.

9. Consideration and possible action to authorize payment for jurors and jury commissioners per Government Code 61.001-61.005 for the 2015-2016 Fiscal Year.

10. Consideration and possible action to adopt Annual Longevity Pay of Employees for the 2015-2016 Fiscal Year.

11. Consideration and possible action to authorize meal allowance for law enforcement transport only for the 2015- 2016 Fiscal Year.

12. Consideration and possible action to adopt mileage rate reimbursement for county travel for the 2015-2016 Fiscal Year.

13. Consideration and possible action to adopt Certificate Pay per 2015-2016 Budget Year for Law Enforcement.

14. Consideration and possible action to approve purchase of 2 ambulance chassis and remounts.

15. Consideration and possible action to approve the contract for services for Austin County Health Authority with Dr. Don Bosse.

16. Consideration and possible action to authorize roof deposit for Sheriff’s Office/Jail.

17. Consideration and possible action to approve purchases out Traffic Safety Funds I JP Tech Funds:

a. Warranty for Cameras
b. Brother Mobile Solutions Thermal Paper
c. WatchGuard Camera
d. Two Tyler Technology Ticket Writers

18. Consideration and possible action to set property tax rate for 2015-16 Fiscal Year Budget.

a. General
b. Special Road and Bridge Tax
c. Farm-To-Market and Lateral Roads Tax
d. Debt Service Tax

19. Discussion regarding On-Site Sewage Facility permit fees, and action as appropriate.

20. 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. September 8, 2015

b. Consideration and possible action to authorize hardship variance for employee in District Attorney’s Office to carry over 50.00 unused vacation hours earned in Fiscal Year 2013-2014 through October 30, 2015.
c. Consideration and possible action to authorize Tim Lapham and Randy Reichardt as representatives to the Houston-Galveston Area Council 2016 General Assembly and Board of Directors.
d. Consideration and possible action to approve Right-of-Way installation by Industry Telephone Company on Krebs Road in Precinct 2.
e. Consideration and possible action to approve Right-of-Way installation by Industry Telephone Company on Industry Road in Precinct 2.

21. 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. July 2015 Reconciled Report
ii. Payroll & Escrow Report

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

a. Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2 – August 2015
b. Tax Assessor-Collector – August 2015
c. County Court – August 2015
d. Austin County Library System – August 2015

23. Commissioners Court Inquiry.