WORKSHOP (No Action): Report from program manager on remodeling of the new Caldwell County Judicial and Service Center. No action will be taken at this time.
Call Meeting to order. 2014.10.13.01 Invocation. Lockhart Ministry Alliance. 2014.10.13.02 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). 2014.10.13.03 Announcements: Items or comments from Court Members or Staff. 2014.10.13.04 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).
Consent Items A - H A. Pay Bills in the amount of $1,090,537.21 for October 13 , 2014. B. To approve Commissioners Court Minutes for October 3rd, 2014, September 22nd, 2014 and amended minutes for August 25th, 2014. C. To approve Resolution No. 15-2014 certifying Caldwell County has made a grant to Combined Community Action that provides home-delivered meals to homebound persons in Caldwell County in the amount of $1,300.00. D. To approve a donation to CAMPO for the 2015 fiscal year in the amount of $1,130. E. To approve continuation certificate Bond No. 14771315 for Court Clerk, Melanie Bowden, for Justice of the Peace 1 in the amount of One Thousand for the term beginning November 21, 2014 and ending November 21, 2015. Cost: $50. F. To approve Invoice #211 for September 2014 timesheet for Les Reddin, LongLife Projects in the amount of $8,400 for the Justice Service Center project management work. G. To approve Application and Certificate for Payment #9 for Braun and Butler Construction in the amount of $528,495.45 the Caldwell County Justice Center. H. To designate the location for Commissioners Court meetings on October 20th and October 27th, 2014 to be at the Glosserman Room, City of Lockhart, 308 West San Antonio Street to accommodate early voting in the Commissioners Courtroom.
Elections Report - Pamela Ohlendorf Septic and Subdivision Report - Kasi Miles Treasurer's Report - Lori Rangel Update on status of County Surplus Property - Curtis Weber Accident Report - Captain Mike Lane
Discussion/Action to approve a Proclamation acknowledging the month of October 2014 as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Cost: None; Speaker: Judge Bonn; Backup: 1.
PUBLIC HEARING (5) 9:30 AM regarding setting a new speed limit of 30 mph on County Road 172 in Lytton Springs.
Discussion/Action to extend 60-day period for final action on preliminary plat application of 130 Environmental Park as allowed by section 3.4(G) of the Caldwell County Development Ordinance. This extension will provide the applicant additional time to respond to comments from the county's engineer consultant and the county's engineer consultant additional time to review the updated information. Cost: None; Speaker: Commissioner Munoz/Kasi Miles; Backup: 1.
Discussion/Action to approve Invoice #8 from Aulick & Associates in the amount of $4,000 (40 hours at $125/hour) for consultant services for the period of September 1st - 30th, 2014, regarding transportation projects for Caldwell County. Cost: $4,000; Speaker: Judge Bonn; Backup: 1.
Discussion/Action to approve extending the services of Aulick and Associates, LLC for fiscal year 2015 beginning October 1, 2014 for six months ending March 31, 2015 in the amount of $5,000 per month, as approved by the court on February 24, 2014 and consistent with the contract signed on April 24, 2014. Cost: $5,000 per month; Speaker: Commissioner Munoz; Backup: 1.
Discussion/Action to approve adding a canopy structure to the new Caldwell County Justice Center. Cost: Not to exceed $13,000; Speaker: Judge Bonn; Backup: 1.
Discussion/Action to approve funds for two-way communications enhancements to the Caldwell County Judicial Center for the Sheriff's office, not to exceed $64,016. Cost: Not to exceed $64,016; Speaker: Commissioner Munoz; Backup: 1.
Discussion/Action to consider approval of an electronic key control device for the Caldwell County Judicial Center. Cost: TBD; Speaker: Commissioner Munoz; Backup: 1.
Discussion/Action to approve setting the new speed limit of 30 mph on County Road 172 in Lytton Springs. Cost: None; Speaker: Commissioner Roland; Backup: None.
2014.10.13.18 EXECUTIVE SESSION for consultation with attorney pursuant to Texas Government Code § 551.071 regarding Ron Heggemeier v. Caldwell County Commissioners Court et al; Civil Action No. 1:13-cv-00746 in the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division. No action will be taken in executive session. 2014.10.13.19 Discussion/Action regarding Ron Heggemeier v. Caldwell County Commissioners Court et al; Civil Action No. 1:13-cv-00746 in the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division. Cost: None; Speaker: Judge Bonn/Eric Magee; Backup: None.
Discussion/Action to approve Conflict of Interest Statement for committee members of the SH 130 Concession Fund projects. Cost: None; Speaker: Judge Bonn; Backup: 1.
Discussion/Action to authorize the county auditor to solicit requests for proposals to retain a broker regarding the sale of the tax office at 100 E. Market Street and the judicial center at 201 E. San Antonio Street. Cost: TBD; Speaker: Judge Bonn/Larry Roberson; Backup: None.
Discussion/Action to consider selection of committee members to be named by commissioner's court regarding adoption of proposed amendments to Caldwell County Development Ordinance. Cost: None; Speaker: Judge Bonn/Commissioner Roland; Backup: None.
Discussion/Action to consider approval of two invoices for the brush truck repairs and the purchase of a fire tanker truck per the contract with the City of Luling to be disbursed through 2013-2014 fiscal year budget. Cost: $70,084.08; Speaker: Judge Bonn; Backup: 1.
Discussion/Action regarding Burn Ban for Caldwell County. Cost: None; Speaker: Martin Ritchey; Backup: None.
Discussion/Action to consider approval of a used vehicle for Constable #3, not to exceed $5,000 of which $1,300 will come from the sale of truck scales approved at the January 27th, 2014 commissioners court meeting. Cost: Not to exceed $5,000; Speaker: Commissioner Madrigal; Backup: 1.
Discussion/Action to consider approval of change order for additional work to be done at 505 Fannin building, Luling for a total amount of $17,375.00. Cost: Not to exceed $17,375.00; Speaker: Commissioner Roland; Backup: 1.
Discussion/Action to consider approval for a new John Deere Z915B gas lawn mower for maintenance department at a cost of $6,150.00. Cost: $6,150; Speaker: Commissioner Roland; Backup: 1.
Discussion concerning a petition to pave Oak Trail Drive (CR 400). Cost: None; Speaker: Commissioner Roland; Backup: 1.
WORKSHOP (No Action): Report from program manager on remodeling of the new Caldwell County Judicial and Service Center. No action will be taken at this time.
Call Meeting to order. 2014.10.13.01 Invocation. Lockhart Ministry Alliance. 2014.10.13.02 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). 2014.10.13.03 Announcements: Items or comments from Court Members or Staff. 2014.10.13.04 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).
Consent Items A - H A. Pay Bills in the amount of $1,090,537.21 for October 13 , 2014. B. To approve Commissioners Court Minutes for October 3rd, 2014, September 22nd, 2014 and amended minutes for August 25th, 2014. C. To approve Resolution No. 15-2014 certifying Caldwell County has made a grant to Combined Community Action that provides home-delivered meals to homebound persons in Caldwell County in the amount of $1,300.00. D. To approve a donation to CAMPO for the 2015 fiscal year in the amount of $1,130. E. To approve continuation certificate Bond No. 14771315 for Court Clerk, Melanie Bowden, for Justice of the Peace 1 in the amount of One Thousand for the term beginning November 21, 2014 and ending November 21, 2015. Cost: $50. F. To approve Invoice #211 for September 2014 timesheet for Les Reddin, LongLife Projects in the amount of $8,400 for the Justice Service Center project management work. G. To approve Application and Certificate for Payment #9 for Braun and Butler Construction in the amount of $528,495.45 the Caldwell County Justice Center. H. To designate the location for Commissioners Court meetings on October 20th and October 27th, 2014 to be at the Glosserman Room, City of Lockhart, 308 West San Antonio Street to accommodate early voting in the Commissioners Courtroom.
Elections Report - Pamela Ohlendorf Septic and Subdivision Report - Kasi Miles Treasurer's Report - Lori Rangel Update on status of County Surplus Property - Curtis Weber Accident Report - Captain Mike Lane
Discussion/Action to approve a Proclamation acknowledging the month of October 2014 as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Cost: None; Speaker: Judge Bonn; Backup: 1.
PUBLIC HEARING (5) 9:30 AM regarding setting a new speed limit of 30 mph on County Road 172 in Lytton Springs.
Discussion/Action to extend 60-day period for final action on preliminary plat application of 130 Environmental Park as allowed by section 3.4(G) of the Caldwell County Development Ordinance. This extension will provide the applicant additional time to respond to comments from the county's engineer consultant and the county's engineer consultant additional time to review the updated information. Cost: None; Speaker: Commissioner Munoz/Kasi Miles; Backup: 1.
Discussion/Action to approve Invoice #8 from Aulick & Associates in the amount of $4,000 (40 hours at $125/hour) for consultant services for the period of September 1st - 30th, 2014, regarding transportation projects for Caldwell County. Cost: $4,000; Speaker: Judge Bonn; Backup: 1.
Discussion/Action to approve extending the services of Aulick and Associates, LLC for fiscal year 2015 beginning October 1, 2014 for six months ending March 31, 2015 in the amount of $5,000 per month, as approved by the court on February 24, 2014 and consistent with the contract signed on April 24, 2014. Cost: $5,000 per month; Speaker: Commissioner Munoz; Backup: 1.
Discussion/Action to approve adding a canopy structure to the new Caldwell County Justice Center. Cost: Not to exceed $13,000; Speaker: Judge Bonn; Backup: 1.
Discussion/Action to approve funds for two-way communications enhancements to the Caldwell County Judicial Center for the Sheriff's office, not to exceed $64,016. Cost: Not to exceed $64,016; Speaker: Commissioner Munoz; Backup: 1.
Discussion/Action to consider approval of an electronic key control device for the Caldwell County Judicial Center. Cost: TBD; Speaker: Commissioner Munoz; Backup: 1.
Discussion/Action to approve setting the new speed limit of 30 mph on County Road 172 in Lytton Springs. Cost: None; Speaker: Commissioner Roland; Backup: None.
2014.10.13.18 EXECUTIVE SESSION for consultation with attorney pursuant to Texas Government Code § 551.071 regarding Ron Heggemeier v. Caldwell County Commissioners Court et al; Civil Action No. 1:13-cv-00746 in the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division. No action will be taken in executive session. 2014.10.13.19 Discussion/Action regarding Ron Heggemeier v. Caldwell County Commissioners Court et al; Civil Action No. 1:13-cv-00746 in the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division. Cost: None; Speaker: Judge Bonn/Eric Magee; Backup: None.
Discussion/Action to approve Conflict of Interest Statement for committee members of the SH 130 Concession Fund projects. Cost: None; Speaker: Judge Bonn; Backup: 1.
Discussion/Action to authorize the county auditor to solicit requests for proposals to retain a broker regarding the sale of the tax office at 100 E. Market Street and the judicial center at 201 E. San Antonio Street. Cost: TBD; Speaker: Judge Bonn/Larry Roberson; Backup: None.
Discussion/Action to consider selection of committee members to be named by commissioner's court regarding adoption of proposed amendments to Caldwell County Development Ordinance. Cost: None; Speaker: Judge Bonn/Commissioner Roland; Backup: None.
Discussion/Action to consider approval of two invoices for the brush truck repairs and the purchase of a fire tanker truck per the contract with the City of Luling to be disbursed through 2013-2014 fiscal year budget. Cost: $70,084.08; Speaker: Judge Bonn; Backup: 1.
Discussion/Action regarding Burn Ban for Caldwell County. Cost: None; Speaker: Martin Ritchey; Backup: None.
Discussion/Action to consider approval of a used vehicle for Constable #3, not to exceed $5,000 of which $1,300 will come from the sale of truck scales approved at the January 27th, 2014 commissioners court meeting. Cost: Not to exceed $5,000; Speaker: Commissioner Madrigal; Backup: 1.
Discussion/Action to consider approval of change order for additional work to be done at 505 Fannin building, Luling for a total amount of $17,375.00. Cost: Not to exceed $17,375.00; Speaker: Commissioner Roland; Backup: 1.
Discussion/Action to consider approval for a new John Deere Z915B gas lawn mower for maintenance department at a cost of $6,150.00. Cost: $6,150; Speaker: Commissioner Roland; Backup: 1.
Discussion concerning a petition to pave Oak Trail Drive (CR 400). Cost: None; Speaker: Commissioner Roland; Backup: 1.