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).
Citizens' Comments: At this time any person may speak to Commissioners Court if they have filled out a Caldwell County Commissioners Court Participation Form. Comments will be limited to four (4) minutes per person. No action will be taken on these items and no discussion will be had between the speaker(s) and members of the Court. The Court does retain the right to correct factual inaccuracies made by the speakers. (If longer than 30 minutes, then the balance of comments will continue as the last agenda item of the day).
A. Pay Bills in the amount of $308,253.67 for December 23, 2013. B.Pay Bills in the amount of $7,764.00 for December 31, 2013. C.Pay Bills in the amount of $263,226.39 for January 13, 2014. D.To approve family land grant exception to platting for conveyance of 1.0 acres on Cattlemen's Row (John A. Neill Survey A-20). E.To approve reimbursement to the Architect for a topographic survey at the Judicial/Service Center. Estimated cost to be $1,300. F.To approve Project Manager's billable hours for the Judicial Center. See attached invoice. G.To approve professional services from Dell to set up replication hardware already purchased to be located at the Juvenile Probation building. Cost: $14,685. H.To approve the price increase for lubricants provided by Schmidt & Sons, Inc. See attached letter regarding price increases. I.To approve Form 990-N e-filing receipt for Martindale Volunteer Fire Department. See attached. J.To approve rescheduling Commissioners Court from January 20th, 2014 to January 21st, 2014 due to Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
To approve the price increase for lubricants provided by Schmidt & Sons, Inc. See attached letter regarding price increases.
Reports. Environmental Investigator Report - Mike Bittner Texas Agrilife Extension Service Report - Carissa Wilhelm Septic and Subdivision Report - Kasi Miles, Sanitation Officer - Attached Maintenance Report - Curtis Weber Veteran's Officer Report - David Francis Elections Department Report - Pamela Ohlendorf Emergency Management Report - Martin Ritchey Unit Road Systems Report - Dwight Jeffrey Federal Inmate - Larry Roberson, County Auditor - Attached Sales Tax - Larry Roberson, County Auditor - Attached Tax Collection Report December 2013 General Fund Operating Statement - Larry Roberson, County Auditor - Attached County's Obligations - Larry Roberson - Attached Treasurer's Report Monthly Report for October & November 2013 - Attached Accident Report - Captain Mike Lane - Attached
Reports. Environmental Investigator Report - Mike Bittner Texas Agrilife Extension Service Report - Carissa Wilhelm Septic and Subdivision Report - Kasi Miles, Sanitation Officer - Attached Maintenance Report - Curtis Weber Veteran's Officer Report - David Francis Elections Department Report - Pamela Ohlendorf Emergency Management Report - Martin Ritchey Unit Road Systems Report - Dwight Jeffrey Federal Inmate - Larry Roberson, County Auditor - Attached Sales Tax - Larry Roberson, County Auditor - Attached Tax Collection Report December 2013 General Fund Operating Statement - Larry Roberson, County Auditor - Attached County's Obligations - Larry Roberson - Attached Treasurer's Report Monthly Report for October & November 2013 - Attached Accident Report - Captain Mike Lane - Attached
Discussion/Action to approve a decrease of Standard Mileage Rates from employee reimbursement from 56.5 cents to 56 cents per mile to match the IRS Regulations (Rev. Proc. 2010-51) for 2014. Cost: None; Speaker: Judge Bonn; Backup: 1.
Discussion regarding location of County Energy Transportation Reinvestment Zone and the advisory board. Cost: None; Speaker: Commissioner Buchholtz; Backup: 1.
Discussion/Action to consider retaining Allison, Bass & Associates to assist in the creation and administration of a County Energy Transportation Reinvestment Zone (CETRZ) and preparation and submission of an Application for CETRZ Grant administered by the Texas Department of Transportation, pursuant to 222.1071 and Chapter 256 of the Texas Transportation Code. Cost: $5,000; Speaker: Commissioner Roland; Backup: 1.
12. Discussion/Action on update of the purchase of 1.15 acre south of the new Justice Center. Cost: None; Speaker: Judge Bonn/Commissioner Buchholtz; Backup: None. 13. 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).
Citizens' Comments: At this time any person may speak to Commissioners Court if they have filled out a Caldwell County Commissioners Court Participation Form. Comments will be limited to four (4) minutes per person. No action will be taken on these items and no discussion will be had between the speaker(s) and members of the Court. The Court does retain the right to correct factual inaccuracies made by the speakers. (If longer than 30 minutes, then the balance of comments will continue as the last agenda item of the day).
A. Pay Bills in the amount of $308,253.67 for December 23, 2013. B.Pay Bills in the amount of $7,764.00 for December 31, 2013. C.Pay Bills in the amount of $263,226.39 for January 13, 2014. D.To approve family land grant exception to platting for conveyance of 1.0 acres on Cattlemen's Row (John A. Neill Survey A-20). E.To approve reimbursement to the Architect for a topographic survey at the Judicial/Service Center. Estimated cost to be $1,300. F.To approve Project Manager's billable hours for the Judicial Center. See attached invoice. G.To approve professional services from Dell to set up replication hardware already purchased to be located at the Juvenile Probation building. Cost: $14,685. H.To approve the price increase for lubricants provided by Schmidt & Sons, Inc. See attached letter regarding price increases. I.To approve Form 990-N e-filing receipt for Martindale Volunteer Fire Department. See attached. J.To approve rescheduling Commissioners Court from January 20th, 2014 to January 21st, 2014 due to Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
To approve the price increase for lubricants provided by Schmidt & Sons, Inc. See attached letter regarding price increases.
Reports. Environmental Investigator Report - Mike Bittner Texas Agrilife Extension Service Report - Carissa Wilhelm Septic and Subdivision Report - Kasi Miles, Sanitation Officer - Attached Maintenance Report - Curtis Weber Veteran's Officer Report - David Francis Elections Department Report - Pamela Ohlendorf Emergency Management Report - Martin Ritchey Unit Road Systems Report - Dwight Jeffrey Federal Inmate - Larry Roberson, County Auditor - Attached Sales Tax - Larry Roberson, County Auditor - Attached Tax Collection Report December 2013 General Fund Operating Statement - Larry Roberson, County Auditor - Attached County's Obligations - Larry Roberson - Attached Treasurer's Report Monthly Report for October & November 2013 - Attached Accident Report - Captain Mike Lane - Attached
Reports. Environmental Investigator Report - Mike Bittner Texas Agrilife Extension Service Report - Carissa Wilhelm Septic and Subdivision Report - Kasi Miles, Sanitation Officer - Attached Maintenance Report - Curtis Weber Veteran's Officer Report - David Francis Elections Department Report - Pamela Ohlendorf Emergency Management Report - Martin Ritchey Unit Road Systems Report - Dwight Jeffrey Federal Inmate - Larry Roberson, County Auditor - Attached Sales Tax - Larry Roberson, County Auditor - Attached Tax Collection Report December 2013 General Fund Operating Statement - Larry Roberson, County Auditor - Attached County's Obligations - Larry Roberson - Attached Treasurer's Report Monthly Report for October & November 2013 - Attached Accident Report - Captain Mike Lane - Attached
Discussion/Action to approve a decrease of Standard Mileage Rates from employee reimbursement from 56.5 cents to 56 cents per mile to match the IRS Regulations (Rev. Proc. 2010-51) for 2014. Cost: None; Speaker: Judge Bonn; Backup: 1.
Discussion regarding location of County Energy Transportation Reinvestment Zone and the advisory board. Cost: None; Speaker: Commissioner Buchholtz; Backup: 1.
Discussion/Action to consider retaining Allison, Bass & Associates to assist in the creation and administration of a County Energy Transportation Reinvestment Zone (CETRZ) and preparation and submission of an Application for CETRZ Grant administered by the Texas Department of Transportation, pursuant to 222.1071 and Chapter 256 of the Texas Transportation Code. Cost: $5,000; Speaker: Commissioner Roland; Backup: 1.
12. Discussion/Action on update of the purchase of 1.15 acre south of the new Justice Center. Cost: None; Speaker: Judge Bonn/Commissioner Buchholtz; Backup: None. 13. Adjournment