Neiland Dean

The meeting included discussions and potential actions regarding accepting a monetary donation from the Dickson-Allen Foundation for a Law Enforcement Mental Health Wellness Initiative, potentially adding a Mental Health Deputy and Case Worker to the Sheriff's Office, approving a bond for a Deputy Sheriff, and an intergovernmental agreement with Goliad County for housing inmates. The court also discussed a Hardware Maintenance and Software License Agreement, an addendum to include a full licensed user in the County Attorney's Office, the burn ban status, purchasing used trucks, and the removal of a concrete slab. A closed session was scheduled to discuss courthouse security updates and plans, followed by a discussion on courthouse door renovations and repairs. The agenda also included a consent agenda covering meeting minutes, an amendment to the EMS contract, waterline permits, claims and payroll, budget amendments, and county officials' reports.

The Commissioners' Court meeting included discussions and actions on various topics. The court addressed a letter from an EMS employee expressing gratitude for the county's support. They also discussed and approved advertising for Request for Qualifications for Natural Hazard Mitigation Services, Lavaca County's Health Insurance Renewal, and acknowledged receipt of monies from Devon Energy Production Company, L.P. for road repairs. Additionally, they proclaimed the week of July 12-18, 2015, as Pretrial, Probation and Parole Supervision Week, approved a resolution regarding the purchase of land and improvements for an Appraisal Office Facility, and certified unbudgeted revenue from Devon Energy for road repairs. The court also discussed and approved the Standard Measurement Period and Standard Administrative Period with regards to the Affordable Care Act, an agreement with A-1 Shiner Fire & Safety, Inc. for sprinkler system inspections, and amendments to the Personnel Policy regarding meals reimbursement. They approved the hiring of an investigator for the Lavaca County Attorney's Office, moved funds for the purchase of a vehicle for the investigator, and approved the closure of LCR #402 for bridge replacement. The court also accepted the consent agenda, which included minutes of the previous meeting, tax assessor-collector report, county auditor reports, county treasurer reports, county officials' reports, budget amendments, and claims.

The Commissioners' Court meeting addressed several key issues, including the consolidation of voting precincts for a special election, renewal of a computer network maintenance agreement, and salary adjustments for the County Auditor's Office. The court also discussed the Healthy County program and accepted the resignations of the Assistant County Attorney and a member of Commissioner Precinct 4. Additionally, the court approved a consent agenda that included minutes from a previous meeting, pipeline permits, special road agreements, a waterline permit, and monthly reports from the Tax Assessor-Collector and County Auditor.

The Lavaca County Commissioners' Court meeting included discussions and decisions on several key items. The court approved a Professional Services Agreement with H20 Partners, Inc. for the development of a Hazard Mitigation Action Plan and accepted the Certificate of Compliance of the Lavaca County Jail by the Texas Commission on Jail Standards. Additionally, the court approved an amended list of election judges and set a date to canvass the November 8, 2016 General Election. The consent agenda included the approval of minutes from a previous meeting, entering a State Case Registry Cooperative Agreement, Tax Assessor Collector Report, Monthly County Treasurer Report, Quarterly Investment Report and Public Financial Reports, County Officials Reports.

The meeting included discussion and approval of payment of invoice from Lone Star Diesel Service for repairs to Terex Reclaimer.