1. Invocation. Caldwell County Christian Ministries. 2. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flags. (Texas Pledge: Honor the Texas flag; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible).
Consent Agenda Items A - D Consent Agenda. (Any member of the Court may request that an item within the Consent Agenda to be moved to the Regular Agenda for further discussion and action). A. Pay Bills in the amount of $357,663.35 for November 25, 2013. B. Pay Bills in the amount of $337,423.20 for December 9, 2013. C. To approve Caldwell County Clerk employee's renewal of Bond, Invoice #13652 for $350.00. Reagan Hicks, III, District Attorney, Continuation Certificate Bond No. 14918872 for Caldwell County in the amount of Five Thousand for the term beginning January 1, 2014 and ending January 1, 2015. Cost: $50. Lori Rangel Pompa, County Treasurer, Continuation Certificate Bond No. 15530864 for Caldwell County in the amount of One Hundred Thousand for the term beginning January 1, 2014 and ending January 1, 2015. Cost: $500. Dwight Jeffrey, Road Administrator Continuation Certificate Bond No. 14938679 for Caldwell County in the amount of Three Thousand for the term beginning January 1, 2014 and ending January 1, 2015. Cost: $50. Homer Home, Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2, Official Bond and Oath No. 15530861 for Caldwell County in the amount of One Thousand for the term beginning January 1, 2014 and ending January 1, 2015. Cost: $50. Shanna Conley, Court Clerk, Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2 Continuation Certificate Bond No. 15530866 for Caldwell County in the amount of One Thousand for the term beginning January 8, 2014 and ending January 8, 2015. Cost: $50. Richard Callihan, Constable, Precinct 2, Official Bond and Oath No. 14268135 for Caldwell County in the amount of One Thousand Five Hundred for the term beginning January 1, 2014 and ending January 1, 2018. Cost: $50. Neto Madrigal, Commissioner, Precinct 3, Official Bond and Oath No. 15663556 for Caldwell County in the amount of Three Thousand for the term beginning January 1, 2014 and ending January 1, 2015. Cost: $50. Margarito Zapata, Jr., Constable, Precinct 3, Official Bond Continuation Certificate Bond No. 15663557 for Caldwell County in the amount of One Thousand Five Hundred for the term beginning January 1, 2014 and ending January 1, 2015. Cost: $50. Raymond Deleon, Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4, Official Bond and Oath No. 15530862 for Raymond Deleon, Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4, for Caldwell County in the amount of One Thousand for the term beginning January 1, 2014 and ending January 1, 2015. Cost: $50. D. Approval of the 2014 Caldwell County Resolution #31-2013, Indigent Defense Grant. E. To approve the following work order changes to Alpha Building Corporation contract on the Courthouse repairs: Change Order #1 - Bondo Work on Roof Tower $2,088. Change Order #2 - Add 3 gates to existing roof railing $2,400. Change Order #3 - Masonry Cleaner $2,100. Change Order #5 - Bessler Stairs Repairs $388. Change Order #6 - Splash Shield for Floor Drain $454. Change Order #7 - Bessler Stair Replacement $3,607.
Reports. CAMPO/Capital Area Housing Finance Corporation Update - John Cyrier -Attachment Septic and Subdivision - Kasi Miles, Sanitation Officer - Attached Federal Inmate - Larry Roberson, County Auditor - Attached Sales Tax - Larry Roberson, County Auditor - Attached Tax Collection Report November 2013 General Fund Operating Statement - Larry Roberson, County Auditor-Attached Treasurer's Report Monthly Report to be given in January 2014 Luling Project (Roof) - Curtis Weber Tax Office Remodel - Curtis Weber Courthouse Update - Curtis Weber Accident Report - Unit Road - Dwight Jeffery - Attached
PUBLIC HEARING at 9:45 AM: Proposed Ordinance Prohibiting Solid Waste Disposal in Caldwell County. Any interested citizen of the county may testify at the hearing.
To approve the following work order changes to Alpha Building Corporation contract on the Courthouse repairs: Change Order #1 - Bondo Work on Roof Tower $2,088. Change Order #2 - Add 3 gates to existing roof railing $2,400. Change Order #3 - Masonry Cleaner $2,100. Change Order #5 - Bessler Stairs Repairs $388. Change Order #6 - Splash Shield for Floor Drain $454. Change Order #7 - Bessler Stair Replacement $3,607.
Discussion/Action to apply and designate an appointee to oversee the Transportation Infrastructure Fund Grant Program estimated for Caldwell County for a minimum of $983,603.00 in connection with HB 1025 to help repair or improve county roads affected by energy-sector activities. Speaker: Judge Bonn/Commissioner Buchholtz; Cost: None; Backup: 1.
Discussion/Action to set date and time for a public hearing on the establishment of a Caldwell County Energy Transportation Reinvestment zone and appointment of an advisory board. Cost: None; Speaker: Commissioner Buchholtz/Mack Harrison/Bill Gardner/Dwight Jeffery; Backup: 1.
Discussion/Action Proclamation recognizing Pegasus for all the work this group does for the Caldwell community. Cost: None; Speaker: Commissioner Munoz: Backup: 1.
Discussion/Action to confirm contract employee's appointment of Mr. Les Reddin, Project Manager for the new Judicial and Service Center Project. Mr. Reddin will commence January 2014. His appointment was unanimously approved by the selection committee, Judge Bonn; Hye Brown, Caldwell County Appraisal Board of Directors; Oscar Fogle, GBRA Chair Board of Director; and Vance Rodgers, Lockhart City Manager. Speaker: Judge Bonn; Cost: None; Backup: 1.
Discussion/Action to approve the Limited Investigation for Asbestos-containing material at the new Judicial and Service Center former Wal-Mart Store and to approve the bill in the amount of $1,175.00. Cost: $1,175.00; Speaker: Commissioner Munoz/Commissioner Roland; Backup: 1.
Discussion on update on purchase of 1.15 acre south of the new Justice Center. Cost: None; Speaker: Commissioner Buchholtz; Backup: None.
EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code for consultations with attorney regarding proposed landfill in Caldwell County and regarding proposed ordinance prohibiting solid waste disposal in Caldwell County. No action will be taken in executive session.
Discussion/Action regarding proposed landfill in Caldwell County and regarding proposed ordinance prohibiting solid waste disposal in Caldwell County. Cost: None; Speaker: Commissioner Roland; Backup: 1.
Discussion/Action to adopt policy for approval, bidding, contracting, performance, and payment for capital projects costing $10,000 or more. Cost: None; Speaker: Commissioner Munoz; Backup: 1.
Discussion/Action to approve foam insulating the balance of the Luling Annex building. Cost: $7,764.00; Speaker: Commissioner Buchholtz; Backup: 1.
20. Discussion/Action to adopt new job descriptions for the County Maintenance Department, Unit Road Department, and Fleet Maintenance Department. Speaker: Commissioner Munoz; Cost: None; Backup: 1. 21. Adjournment
1. Invocation. Caldwell County Christian Ministries. 2. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flags. (Texas Pledge: Honor the Texas flag; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible).
Consent Agenda Items A - D Consent Agenda. (Any member of the Court may request that an item within the Consent Agenda to be moved to the Regular Agenda for further discussion and action). A. Pay Bills in the amount of $357,663.35 for November 25, 2013. B. Pay Bills in the amount of $337,423.20 for December 9, 2013. C. To approve Caldwell County Clerk employee's renewal of Bond, Invoice #13652 for $350.00. Reagan Hicks, III, District Attorney, Continuation Certificate Bond No. 14918872 for Caldwell County in the amount of Five Thousand for the term beginning January 1, 2014 and ending January 1, 2015. Cost: $50. Lori Rangel Pompa, County Treasurer, Continuation Certificate Bond No. 15530864 for Caldwell County in the amount of One Hundred Thousand for the term beginning January 1, 2014 and ending January 1, 2015. Cost: $500. Dwight Jeffrey, Road Administrator Continuation Certificate Bond No. 14938679 for Caldwell County in the amount of Three Thousand for the term beginning January 1, 2014 and ending January 1, 2015. Cost: $50. Homer Home, Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2, Official Bond and Oath No. 15530861 for Caldwell County in the amount of One Thousand for the term beginning January 1, 2014 and ending January 1, 2015. Cost: $50. Shanna Conley, Court Clerk, Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2 Continuation Certificate Bond No. 15530866 for Caldwell County in the amount of One Thousand for the term beginning January 8, 2014 and ending January 8, 2015. Cost: $50. Richard Callihan, Constable, Precinct 2, Official Bond and Oath No. 14268135 for Caldwell County in the amount of One Thousand Five Hundred for the term beginning January 1, 2014 and ending January 1, 2018. Cost: $50. Neto Madrigal, Commissioner, Precinct 3, Official Bond and Oath No. 15663556 for Caldwell County in the amount of Three Thousand for the term beginning January 1, 2014 and ending January 1, 2015. Cost: $50. Margarito Zapata, Jr., Constable, Precinct 3, Official Bond Continuation Certificate Bond No. 15663557 for Caldwell County in the amount of One Thousand Five Hundred for the term beginning January 1, 2014 and ending January 1, 2015. Cost: $50. Raymond Deleon, Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4, Official Bond and Oath No. 15530862 for Raymond Deleon, Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4, for Caldwell County in the amount of One Thousand for the term beginning January 1, 2014 and ending January 1, 2015. Cost: $50. D. Approval of the 2014 Caldwell County Resolution #31-2013, Indigent Defense Grant. E. To approve the following work order changes to Alpha Building Corporation contract on the Courthouse repairs: Change Order #1 - Bondo Work on Roof Tower $2,088. Change Order #2 - Add 3 gates to existing roof railing $2,400. Change Order #3 - Masonry Cleaner $2,100. Change Order #5 - Bessler Stairs Repairs $388. Change Order #6 - Splash Shield for Floor Drain $454. Change Order #7 - Bessler Stair Replacement $3,607.
Reports. CAMPO/Capital Area Housing Finance Corporation Update - John Cyrier -Attachment Septic and Subdivision - Kasi Miles, Sanitation Officer - Attached Federal Inmate - Larry Roberson, County Auditor - Attached Sales Tax - Larry Roberson, County Auditor - Attached Tax Collection Report November 2013 General Fund Operating Statement - Larry Roberson, County Auditor-Attached Treasurer's Report Monthly Report to be given in January 2014 Luling Project (Roof) - Curtis Weber Tax Office Remodel - Curtis Weber Courthouse Update - Curtis Weber Accident Report - Unit Road - Dwight Jeffery - Attached
PUBLIC HEARING at 9:45 AM: Proposed Ordinance Prohibiting Solid Waste Disposal in Caldwell County. Any interested citizen of the county may testify at the hearing.
To approve the following work order changes to Alpha Building Corporation contract on the Courthouse repairs: Change Order #1 - Bondo Work on Roof Tower $2,088. Change Order #2 - Add 3 gates to existing roof railing $2,400. Change Order #3 - Masonry Cleaner $2,100. Change Order #5 - Bessler Stairs Repairs $388. Change Order #6 - Splash Shield for Floor Drain $454. Change Order #7 - Bessler Stair Replacement $3,607.
Discussion/Action to apply and designate an appointee to oversee the Transportation Infrastructure Fund Grant Program estimated for Caldwell County for a minimum of $983,603.00 in connection with HB 1025 to help repair or improve county roads affected by energy-sector activities. Speaker: Judge Bonn/Commissioner Buchholtz; Cost: None; Backup: 1.
Discussion/Action to set date and time for a public hearing on the establishment of a Caldwell County Energy Transportation Reinvestment zone and appointment of an advisory board. Cost: None; Speaker: Commissioner Buchholtz/Mack Harrison/Bill Gardner/Dwight Jeffery; Backup: 1.
Discussion/Action Proclamation recognizing Pegasus for all the work this group does for the Caldwell community. Cost: None; Speaker: Commissioner Munoz: Backup: 1.
Discussion/Action to confirm contract employee's appointment of Mr. Les Reddin, Project Manager for the new Judicial and Service Center Project. Mr. Reddin will commence January 2014. His appointment was unanimously approved by the selection committee, Judge Bonn; Hye Brown, Caldwell County Appraisal Board of Directors; Oscar Fogle, GBRA Chair Board of Director; and Vance Rodgers, Lockhart City Manager. Speaker: Judge Bonn; Cost: None; Backup: 1.
Discussion/Action to approve the Limited Investigation for Asbestos-containing material at the new Judicial and Service Center former Wal-Mart Store and to approve the bill in the amount of $1,175.00. Cost: $1,175.00; Speaker: Commissioner Munoz/Commissioner Roland; Backup: 1.
Discussion on update on purchase of 1.15 acre south of the new Justice Center. Cost: None; Speaker: Commissioner Buchholtz; Backup: None.
EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code for consultations with attorney regarding proposed landfill in Caldwell County and regarding proposed ordinance prohibiting solid waste disposal in Caldwell County. No action will be taken in executive session.
Discussion/Action regarding proposed landfill in Caldwell County and regarding proposed ordinance prohibiting solid waste disposal in Caldwell County. Cost: None; Speaker: Commissioner Roland; Backup: 1.
Discussion/Action to adopt policy for approval, bidding, contracting, performance, and payment for capital projects costing $10,000 or more. Cost: None; Speaker: Commissioner Munoz; Backup: 1.
Discussion/Action to approve foam insulating the balance of the Luling Annex building. Cost: $7,764.00; Speaker: Commissioner Buchholtz; Backup: 1.
20. Discussion/Action to adopt new job descriptions for the County Maintenance Department, Unit Road Department, and Fleet Maintenance Department. Speaker: Commissioner Munoz; Cost: None; Backup: 1. 21. Adjournment