Call Meeting to Order. Invocation. Lockhart Ministerial Alliance 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). Announcements. Items or comments from Court members or staff. 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 AGENDA. (The following consent items may be acted upon in one motion). 1. Approve payment of County invoices in the amount of $ 253,179.30. 2. Ratify re-occurring County payments in the amount of: A. $ 320,447.58 (Payroll for 09/16/2018 - 09/30/2018) B. $ 100,426.79 (Payroll Tax for 09/16/2018-09/30/2018) C. $ 118,327.53 (Department of Motor Vehicle Fees)
Discussion/Action regarding the burn ban. Cost: None; Speaker: Judge Schawe / Carine Chalfoun; Backup: None.
Discussion/Action to approve a Proclamation declaring October 7-13, 2018 as National 4-H Week in Texas. Cost: None; Speaker: Judge Schawe / Elsie Lacey; Backup: 1.
Discussion/Action to approve a Proclamation declaring Texas Extension Education Association (TEEA) Week October 7-13, 2018. Cost: None; Speaker: Judge Schawe / Elsie Lacey; Backup: 1.
PUBLIC HEARING at 9:30AM: concerning the approval of a Final Plat for Tower Meadows subdivision to include 23 lots on approximately 78.438 acres off Tower Road and Black Ankle Road. Cost: None; Speaker: Commissioner Wright / Kasi Miles; Backup: 4.
Discussion/Action to approve a Proclamation declaring October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Cost: None; Speaker: Judge Schawe; Backup: 1.
Discussion/Action to approve Resolution 14-2018 making an appointment to the Capital Area Housing Finance Corporation for a four year term. Cost: None; Speaker: Judge Schawe; Backup: 1.
Discussion/ Action to approve Resolution 15-2018 for participating in the 2019 - 2023 Austin -Round Rock Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) Regional Air Quality Plan. Cost: $3,850.00; Speaker: Judge Schawe; Backup: 3.
Discussion/Action on adding a phone stipend for the "Purchasing Agent" and "Grant Writer" Position(s) to the FY 2019 Budget. Cost: TBD; Speaker: Judge Schawe; Backup: None.
Discussion/Action regarding the condition of the Justice Center roof. Cost: TBD; Speaker: Judge Schawe; Backup: 11.
Discussion/Action regarding the lease of the Slater Building in Luling with Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS). Cost: None; Speaker: Judge Schawe; Backup: 13.
Discussion/Action regarding the renewal of the lease of 9675 State Highway 142 in Maxwell for Precinct 3 Justice of Peace. Cost: TBD; Speaker: Judge Schawe; Backup: None.
Discussion/Action regarding the payout of 48.20 hours of accrued vacation time for the Sanitation Director. Cost: TBD; Speaker: Judge Schawe; Backup: 3.
Discussion/Action to approve the Caldwell County Employee Handbook as updated, effective October 1,2018. Cost: None; Speaker: Judge Schawe; Backup: 78.
Discussion/Action to schedule a special meeting for the purpose of canvassing the November 6, 2018 General Elections. Cost: None; Speaker: Judge Schawe / Pamela Ohlendorf; Backup: None.
Discussion/Action to reschedule the second meeting of Commissioners Court to meet the requirements for canvassing the November 6, 2018 General Elections. Cost: None; Speaker: Judge Schawe / Pamela Ohlendorf; Backup: None.
19. EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to Sections 551.071 and 551.087 of the Texas Government Code: consultation with counsel and deliberation regarding economic development negotiations associated with executing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Caldwell County and the Texas Transportation Alliance for Economic Development Administration (EDA) Grants project(s). Cost: TBD; Speaker: Judge Schawe; Backup: None. 20. Adjournment.
Call Meeting to Order. Invocation. Lockhart Ministerial Alliance 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). Announcements. Items or comments from Court members or staff. 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 AGENDA. (The following consent items may be acted upon in one motion). 1. Approve payment of County invoices in the amount of $ 253,179.30. 2. Ratify re-occurring County payments in the amount of: A. $ 320,447.58 (Payroll for 09/16/2018 - 09/30/2018) B. $ 100,426.79 (Payroll Tax for 09/16/2018-09/30/2018) C. $ 118,327.53 (Department of Motor Vehicle Fees)
Discussion/Action regarding the burn ban. Cost: None; Speaker: Judge Schawe / Carine Chalfoun; Backup: None.
Discussion/Action to approve a Proclamation declaring October 7-13, 2018 as National 4-H Week in Texas. Cost: None; Speaker: Judge Schawe / Elsie Lacey; Backup: 1.
Discussion/Action to approve a Proclamation declaring Texas Extension Education Association (TEEA) Week October 7-13, 2018. Cost: None; Speaker: Judge Schawe / Elsie Lacey; Backup: 1.
PUBLIC HEARING at 9:30AM: concerning the approval of a Final Plat for Tower Meadows subdivision to include 23 lots on approximately 78.438 acres off Tower Road and Black Ankle Road. Cost: None; Speaker: Commissioner Wright / Kasi Miles; Backup: 4.
Discussion/Action to approve a Proclamation declaring October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Cost: None; Speaker: Judge Schawe; Backup: 1.
Discussion/Action to approve Resolution 14-2018 making an appointment to the Capital Area Housing Finance Corporation for a four year term. Cost: None; Speaker: Judge Schawe; Backup: 1.
Discussion/ Action to approve Resolution 15-2018 for participating in the 2019 - 2023 Austin -Round Rock Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) Regional Air Quality Plan. Cost: $3,850.00; Speaker: Judge Schawe; Backup: 3.
Discussion/Action on adding a phone stipend for the "Purchasing Agent" and "Grant Writer" Position(s) to the FY 2019 Budget. Cost: TBD; Speaker: Judge Schawe; Backup: None.
Discussion/Action regarding the condition of the Justice Center roof. Cost: TBD; Speaker: Judge Schawe; Backup: 11.
Discussion/Action regarding the lease of the Slater Building in Luling with Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS). Cost: None; Speaker: Judge Schawe; Backup: 13.
Discussion/Action regarding the renewal of the lease of 9675 State Highway 142 in Maxwell for Precinct 3 Justice of Peace. Cost: TBD; Speaker: Judge Schawe; Backup: None.
Discussion/Action regarding the payout of 48.20 hours of accrued vacation time for the Sanitation Director. Cost: TBD; Speaker: Judge Schawe; Backup: 3.
Discussion/Action to approve the Caldwell County Employee Handbook as updated, effective October 1,2018. Cost: None; Speaker: Judge Schawe; Backup: 78.
Discussion/Action to schedule a special meeting for the purpose of canvassing the November 6, 2018 General Elections. Cost: None; Speaker: Judge Schawe / Pamela Ohlendorf; Backup: None.
Discussion/Action to reschedule the second meeting of Commissioners Court to meet the requirements for canvassing the November 6, 2018 General Elections. Cost: None; Speaker: Judge Schawe / Pamela Ohlendorf; Backup: None.
19. EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to Sections 551.071 and 551.087 of the Texas Government Code: consultation with counsel and deliberation regarding economic development negotiations associated with executing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Caldwell County and the Texas Transportation Alliance for Economic Development Administration (EDA) Grants project(s). Cost: TBD; Speaker: Judge Schawe; Backup: None. 20. Adjournment.