Justin Mannix

The Commissioners' Court convened and discussed several agenda items. Key actions included the approval of changes to the Coryell County Subdivision Regulations and Permitting Requirements. Furthermore, the Court approved the replat on Comanche and Navejo with noted changes. The final recorded action was the appointment of several members to the Coryell County Facility Advisory Committee.

The Commissioners' Court meeting included a public hearing to receive comments on the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2021, although no public comments were made. The Court proceeded to set the salaries, expenses, and allowances for Elected Officials for FY2021. Subsequently, the Proposed Budget for FY2021 was approved, with one dissenting vote. The Property Tax Rate for FY 2021 was also set. Additionally, the interlocal Agreement with Milam County for inmate housing and care was approved.

The Commissioners' Court session included the acceptance of the December 2021 financial summary report and the Road and Bridge work summary for December 2021. Key actions involved approving several Notices to Bid for materials, specifically for Crushed Rock, hauling CCRB 2022-01, paving aggregate CCRB 2022-02, and paving oil products CCRB 2022-03. The Court also initiated the process for establishing new speed limits and approved a plat. Updates were received regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19) from the Emergency Management Coordinator and employee benefits from the County Treasurer. Furthermore, the Court approved an amendment to the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grant funding expense, accepted a K9 donation, and voted to pay bills totaling $209,650.68. The session included a closed meeting to deliberate real property transactions and personnel matters. Upon reconvening, the Court approved the job description and compensation for the Veteran Services Officer position.

The Commissioners' Court convened and addressed several agenda items under the Consent Agenda. Key actions included accepting the August 2021 Financial Summary reports from both the County Tax Assessor/Collector's Office and the County Treasurer's Office, as well as accepting the minutes for the Coryell County Historical Commission meeting held on August 11, 2021, and the work summary report from the Road and Bridge Department for August 2021. The Court proposed options for a bond related to road use/damage for a water line replacement project and denied a request for a utility easement from Heart of Texas Electric Cooperative, Inc. An update on Coronavirus (COVID-19) was provided. The Court approved a letter of engagement for legal services regarding environmental issues, agreed to remove a 50-bed guarantee from an Interlocal Agreement with Burnet County for jail services, approved Resolution 2021-07 for the Hill Country Community Action Association Home Delivered Meals Program Grant, approved Resolution 2021-08 for nominating candidates to the Coryell Central Appraisal District Board of Directors, and approved Court Order No. 2021-15, declaring a 2014 Chevrolet Impala as surplus equipment. The Court also voted to pay bills totaling $324,144.36. The session included a closed Executive Session to deliberate on contract negotiations, financial issues, and personnel matters, reconvening into open session later.

The Commissioners' Court addressed several key items. The Court accepted the June 2021 financial summary report and the Oath of Office for Jennifer Newton. Key approvals included the Buffalo Creek Subdivision plat, authorization for Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to place permanent fill along CR 338 for the SH 236 Bridge Replacement Project, and an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Copperas Cove for the 2021 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program Award. The Court also approved declaring a 2014 Ford F150 surplus and agreed to resume court sessions without the 6-person restriction. Furthermore, the Court approved the contract for sanitation services for several surrounding cities and approved renewing only the preferred health plan while reducing the County contribution to 60%. Discussions included an update on Coronavirus (COVID-19) and the commencement of the FY2022 Budget Development Workshop. The Court authorized moving forward with the appointment process for the Maintenance Supervisor position.