HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975-08-25-1000AM-SpecialCOMMISSIONERS' COURT
SPECIAL MEETING
AUGUST 25, 1975
A meeting of the Commissioners' Court of Brazos County, Texas,
was held in the Commissioners' Courtroom in the Courthouse in Bryan,
Brazos County, Texas, beginning at 10:00 A. M. on Monday, August'
25, 1975, with the following present:
William R. Vance, County Judge, presiding;
Bill J. Cooley, Commissioner of Precinct 1;
Walter Wilcox, Commissioner of Precinct 2;
Randy Sims, Commissioner of Precinct 3;
W. A. Stasny, Commissioner of Precinct 4;
Frank Boriskie, County Clerk.
The County Judge opened the meeting with the public hearing on
the Septic Tank Ordinance for Brazos County. The Court heard suggestions
from Kirk Brown, with Texas A&M University, Margaret van Bavel with
Environmental Action Committee, Jack Irick, a property owner, and
Joe O'Neal with the Texas Water Quality Control Board,in Austin.
After hearing from all interested persons, the County Judge announced
the public hearing closed. After considerable discussion of the
Court changes were made to Section 5, 6, and 9 of the proposed
ordinace. Commissioner Cooley moved that the amended Ordinance be
adopted and submitted to the Texas Water Quality Board for their
approval to become effective as soon as approval was given by the
Board. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Sims and carried
unanimously. A copy of such Ordinace is attached to and made a
part of these minutes.
On motion by Commissioner Wilcox, seconded by Commissioner
Cooley, the Court voted unanimously to approve the Plat of WESTWOOD
ESTATES as re-submitted showing the road name changed to Gabbard
Road, the easement across tract "C" and clarifcation of the five
foot easement.
Sgt. Farguson with the Department of Public Safety appeared
to request the Court to purchase a moving radar unit and an electronic
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siren and P. A system for'.use bythe Highway Patrol' in Brazos:County
On•mbtion'by Commissioner Cooley, seconded,by Commissioner Wilcox,.
the Court voted unanimously to advertise''for bids for such equipment.
' On motion by Commissioner Stasny; seconded by Commissioner
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Simsc the Court voted unanimously.to employ Southern Steel Company
to make repairs to the jail equipment.
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Mr. McLeod with Texas Voting Systems, Inc. was present to discuss
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the upcoming Constitutional Amendement Election to be held November
4, 1975'. On motion by Commissioner Stasny, seconded by Commissioner
Wilcox, the Court voted unanimously to employ Texas Voting Systems,
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Inc. to handle the election for a completed project cost of $4,200.00.
The Court having been advised by the State Highway Department of
the abandonment of a 1.23 acre section of FM 974 and on motion by
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Commissioner Stasny, seconded by commissioner Cooley, the Court voted
unanimously to adopt a,resolution allowing the property to be deeded
to the fee owners. A copy of such resolution is-attached to and made
a part of these minutes.
The Court next considered proposals from several accounting firms
for an outside audit for Brazos County. After a discussion, Comm-
Y issioner Cooley moved to negotiate,wtih Ed Slovacek, Certified Public
Accountant for audit service. Motion was seconded by Commissioner
Wilcox and carried unanimously. Other firms considered were Durst,
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Wood and Ingram, and Browing and Beene.
On motion duly made and seconded, the Court.voted unanimously to
authorize the Veterans Service Officer to-attend a Verterans Service
Officers School and training Conference in Dallas during September:8
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through 11, 1975.
The Court next considered applications for Soil Conservation
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Aid as follows:
Precinct 1 Precinct 3
W. E. Holland, Jr. Charles Shripmton
900 Lawyer Place 906 No. Bryan St.
College Station, Texas Bryan, Texas 77801
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Ivan W. Schmedmann Col.C. F. Sauers
3619 Sweetbriar 1005 Puryear
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Bryan, Texas College Station, Texas
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Claude Joyce Jim Beard
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On motion by Commissioner Sims, seconded by Commissioner Cooley,
the Court voted unanimously to approve the applications and authorized
the Commissioner to do the necessary work.
The Court next considered the appointment of two members to
the Board of Trustees for the Mental Health, Mental Retardation
Center. On motion by the County Judge, seconded by Commissioner
Wilcox, the Court voted unanimously to appoint Judge William R. Vance,
and Travis B. Bryan, III for a two year term to end March 31, 1977.
The Court proceeded to open bids for office supplies for Brazos
County. After considering all bids received, Commissioner Sims
moved that the bid of New Office Supply be accepted. Motion was
seconded by Commissioner Cooley, and carried unanimously. Other
companies bidding were Engineering and Office Supply Corp. and
Advanced Business Equipment, Inc.
Next to be considered were bids for bound books and instrument
binders for the County Clerk's Office as follows:
100 binders with canvas covers:
Bids received: Texas Voting Systems, Inc $38.50 each
Clarke and Courts, Inc. 43.70 each
2 Register of Instruments (Alphabetical):
Bids received: Hart Graphics & Office Centers Inc.$218.39 each
Texas Voting Systems, Inc. 204.00 each
Clarke and Courts, Inc. 241.15 each
2 Cash Receipt Records:
Bids received: Hart Graphics & Office Centers Inc.$197.76 each
Texas Voting Systems, Inc. 180.00 each
Clarke and Courts, Inc. 287.20 each
2 Register of Instruments (Numerical):
Bids received: Texas Voting Systems, Inc. $200.00 each
Hart Graphics & Office Centers Inc. 210.60 each
4 Marriage License Books:
Bids received: Hart Graphics & Office Centers Inc..$83.80 each
On motion by Commissioner Stasny, seconded by Commissioner Wilcox,
the Court voted unanimously to accept the low bids as submitted.
The Court next considered bids for a calculator for the Tax
Office. On motion by Commissioner Cooley, seconded by Commissioner
Stasny, the Court voted unanimously to accept the low bid of Monroe
Calculator Company in the amount of $185.00. Other bids received
were from the Burroughs Corp. in the amount of $319.00, Advanced
-Business Equipment, Inc. in the amount of $250.00, Otis McDonald's
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the amount of $239.50 and Mike Mistovich Business Machines-in the
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On motion'by Commissioner-Sims,•seconded by Commissioner Cooley,
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the Court voted unanimously to,authorize the County Judge to negotiate {
with the property owners for the purchase of right-or-way along
FM 1940.
The Court next discussed an application to the Big 8 Resource ~I
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Conservation and Development for assistance in roadside erosion
control of approximately eight to twelve miles. The total estimated' I~
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cost would be from $4,000.00 to $10,000.00 per mile, with the County's ~j
share being 25% of this amount.. After some discussion, Commissioner
Sims moved that the County Judge be authorized to make•application
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on behalf of all precincts in Brazos County. The motion was seconded 1
by Commissioner Stasny and carried unanimously. A copy of said !f
application is attached to these minutes.
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All members being present, the Court proceeded to approve the j
following claims as submitted by the County Auditor for payment.
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General Fund Claims 1654 through 1697
On motion by the County Judge, seconded by Commissioner Sims, the
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Court voted unanimlusly to approve the fotegoing claims an.submitted.-"
There being no further business, the Court recessed until
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The foregoing minutes were examined and approved in open
Court on he 8th d7~feptember, 1975.
iam R. Vance
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Commis ioner of Pre Ainct # 1
Walter Wilcox
Commissioner of Precinct # 2
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Commissioner of Precinct # 4
Commis~,roner of Precinct # 3
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Frank Borskie
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BIG 8 RESOURCE CONSERVATIOW AND DEVELOPMENT AREA
PROJECT PROPOSAL SHEET r'
1.' Briefly describe the kind of projpctrdesired and where located:
hoadside Erosion Control on approximately 8-12 miles. Located in all
our Precincts .
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2. Can the cost be estimated? yes I
3. What is. the estimated cost, if known? 8 4,000 - 10,000/ mile
4. Could local organizations or people contribute to cost of the project?
yes- in kind services or 25,E
aoproximately 25%
5. Approximately how much local money could be contributed?
6. Have.other attempts been made to initiate the project? yes
Please describe other attempts: I '
Ths Comrissioners Court of Brazos County have recognized roadside erosion as ~
a major problem and have corrected many miles of roadside erosion. `
1000 directly - indirectly, the entire
7. 'How many people would the project benefit?
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8. How large an area would be benefited? All fni,r prPr.,inr,;.s.
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Date Name of organization or Individual
Submittin Project Propo
Signature & Title
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Please,fill out and answer all questions if applicable.
Comments of Technical Action', Panels', etc.
Use back of sheet if necessary.
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R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Brazos.County has been advised by the State Depart-
ment of Highways and Public Transportation of the abandonment of
a 1.23 acre section of FM 974; and
WHEREAS, Brazos County acknowledges that the following 1.23
acre section of FM 974 is no longer needed for the use of the
citizens as a road;
t NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Commissioners' Court of
Brazos County, Texas that the following described property be
deeded to the fee owners-to wit:
Being all that certain tract or parcel of land lying and
being situated in Brazos County, Texas in the Stephen F.
Austin League No. 10, Abstract 50, and more particularly
described as follows:
COMMENCING at the most southerly corner of a 35.6 acre
tract of land now owned by John Palasota, same being the
` beginning point of a tract of land conveyed to Charlie
Stratta by Mary Dileo Fazzino, et al, and recorded in
Volume 147, page 293, Deed Records of Brazos County, Texas;
said corner also being the most southeasterly of the said
Siegert 50 acre tract; Thense, N 48° 00' 03" W along the
common line between the said John Palasota tract and said
James Siegert tract, 2731.88 feet to a point in the eastern
ROW line of now abandoned FM Road 974 for the PLACE OF
BEGINNING.
THENCE in a southwesterly direction with said east ROW line
of abandoned FM 974, 163.22 feet along the arc of a 9,6028°
cured to the left, the long chord bears S 150 02' 52" W, a
distance of 162.71 feet to the end of said curve;
THENCE S 70 12' 39" W, 638.81 feet to a point at which the
,said east ROW line of abandoned FM 974 intersects with the
northeast ROW line of SH 6;
THENCE N 260 19' 25" W, 144.75 feet along said northeast ROW
line of SH 6 to a point of intersection with the west right
of way line of said abandoned FM 974;
THENCE N 74 12' 39" E, 518.16 feet along said west right of
way line of abandoned FM 974 to a point at the beginning of
a curve;
THENCE in a northeasterly direction with said west right of
way line of abandoned FM 974 22.20 feet along the arc of an
8.46790 curve to the right, the long chord bears•N 8° 09' 02"
E, 22.19 feet to a point of intersection with the east right
of way line of the new FM 974 formerly known as Wilkes Road;
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N 419.29' 26a, E, 172.24 feet to a point at which the
said east right of way line of the new FM 974 intersects
with said common,line between said Palasota and Siegert tracts;
THENCE S 480 001''03" E, 5.82 feet with.'the common line between
sdid Palasota and Siegert tracts to the Point of Beginning,
and containing 1.23 acres of land, more or less. „i
ADOPTED THIS THE 25th day of August, 1975 in Bryan, Brazos Ti
County, Texas.
ATTESTED: ti William R. Vance I1+
County Judge f ;
Brazos County, Texas `
Frank Boriskie
County Clerk
Brazos County, Texas
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THE STATE Ur' TEXAS A
COUNTY OF BRAZOS X 5
On this the 25th day of August, 1975, the Commissioners' Court
of Brazos County, Texas, convened in special session in the Courthouse
in the City of Bryan, Texas, with the following present:
William R. Vance, County Judge;
Bill J. Cooley, Commissioner of Precinct l;
Walter Wilcox, Commissioner of Precinct 2;
Randy Sims, Commissioner of Precinct 3;
W. A. Stasny, Commissioner of Precinct 4;
and among other proceedings, had the following order passed:
WHEREAS, the Texas Department of Health Resources and The Texas
Water Quality Board has set up certain standards as to.regulate the
quality of water, and have set up certain standards.as to the installa-
tion of septic tanks and absorption beds and/or other methods of dis-
posing of sewage; and
WHEREAS, it appears that the use of private sewage facilities in
certain areas of the County is causing, or may cause, pollution, or
is injuring, or may injure, the public health; and
WHEREAS, rapid increases in population density due to concen-
trated housing in areas not served by organized disposal systems can
create pollution and public health problems; and
WHEREAS, the Commissioners' Court of Brazos County, Texas, has
considered the matter and deemed it-appropriate to issue an Order re-
gulating private sewage facilities to protect the irreplaceable water,
resources, and public health of Brazos County, Texas; and
WHEREAS, due notice of the meeting was given as required by
Section 21.084 Texas Water Code.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDERED, Adjudged and Decreed by the Comm-
. issioners' Court of Brazos County, Texas, that the following regula-
tions be in full force and effect as soon as approved by the Texas
Water Quality Board.
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Section 1. DEFINITIONS i
1. " Commissioners Court" means' the • Brazos -County Commissioners' ;ate{
Court.
2. "Licensing Authority"' means Brazos County Health Department.
3. "Person"' includes,corportation, organization, estate, trust,
partnership, association or other, entity. '
4. "Private Sewage Facility", means septic tank and absorption
bed, pit privies, cesspools, sewage holding tanks, injection'wells
used to dispose of sewage and all other facilities, systems, and
methods used for the disposal of sewage other than disposal systems
operated under a permit issued by the Texas Water Quality Board.
5. "Sewage" means waterborne human waste and waste from dom-
estic activities such as washing, bathing and food preparation.
6. "Organized Disposal System" means any public owned system
for the collection, treatment, and disposal of sewage operated in
accordance with the terms and conditions of a valid permit issued „
by the Texas Water Quality Board.
7. "Subdivision" means (a) a subdivision which is to be platted
-and recorded with the county clerk of the County or Counties in which
the land lies, or which-is required by statute to be so plated and
recorded; or (b) any'four (4) or'more continuous lots or tracts.
8.' "Mobil Home.Park" means any facility or area developed for
mobile home space lease or rental and will be subject to the provisions
of the Order as stated in'Section one (1), Sub-section Seven (7) and
Section Seven (7).
Section 2. LICENSING AREA:
The provisions of this order shall apply to all of the area
lying in Brazos"County, Texas, which is not included within the bound-
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aries of an existing private sewage facility Board Order or any in-
corporated city or town.
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The provisions of this order shall apply to the extraterritorial
jurisdiction of all incorporated cities and townd in Brazos County,
Texas.
Section 3. DISCHARGE OF SEWAGE:
A. After the effective date of this Order, only the following types
of sewage discharge shall be lawful;
(1) Sewage discharge into an organized disposal system;
(2) Sewage discharged into a private sewage facility licensed
in accordance with the regulations contained in this Order;
(3) Any sewage facility operated under a permit issued by the
Texas Water Quality Board.
Section 4. LICENSING AUTHORITY:
A. The Sanitarians of the Brazos County Health Department shall
perform all licensing'functions required by this order.
B. The Licensing Authority shall:
(1) Enforce all regulations contained in this Order; •
(2) Make reasonable inspections of all private sewage facilities
located or to be located within the licensing area;
(3) Assis'. in the collection of all fees set by the Co.-maissioners•
Court to recover cost incurred in meeting the requirements of
this order;
(4) Make semi-annual reports to the Commissioners' Court on
actions taken concerning this Order; and
(5) Perform all other duties necessary to meet the requirements
of this Order.
Section 5. LICENSING REQUIREMENTS:
A. No person may install private sewage facilities after the effect-
ive date of this Order unless a license has been issued for the facil-
•ity; Texas Water Code, Sec. 21.084 (e).
B. No person may install a private sewage facility on a lot or
tract smaller than required to meet all standards set forth in this
Order.
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C. any person making .,any, iuudi f.icatiui1 wha Lduevei , t:u dlly exits i lug
facility registered under Section-.9 of this Orde3;,or a licensed `
'facility licensed under_Section,6 of=this Order shall-make application
fora license the same as if"said person were installing a new private
sewage facility.
D. Minimum state'requirements or their equivalent will be enforced
on existing and new systems as stated in the pamphlet entitled "A
GUIDE TO THE DISPOSAL OF HOUSEHOLD SEWAGE", (Art. 4477-1, published
by the Texas Department of Health), and available on request at the
Brazos County Health Department office in Bryan, Texas, and which
requirements are hereby incorporated herein by reference.
E. In previously untested areas there shall be percolation tests
conducted by either the staff for the Licensing Authority or any
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qualified engineer or sanitarian. The purpose of such tests is to
determine the capabilities of the area for absorbing properly all
effluent emitted through the drainfield. These tests are a pre-
requisite to the issuance of a license authorizing the installation
of a new system.
F. The County of Brazos shall be paid a reasonable fee of Twenty-
five ($25.00) dulldra to c:uver all administration cost incurred in
processing the application, the inspection of the installation and
the issuing of the license.
G. The County of Brazos shall be paid a reasonable fee of Fifty
($50.00), dollars when the applicant requests the Licensing Authority
to conduct the percolation tests. Twenty-five ($25.00) dollars for
the percolation testing service. Re-inspections when necessary shall
be'Ten ($10.00) dollars each.
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Section 6. APPLICATION, TESTING AND INSPECTIONS:
A. A person desiring a license shall obtain an application from the
office of the County Clerk or the Brazos County Health Department
Office.
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(1) The complete application form.
(2) An official receipt showing payment of the necessary fee.
(3) Any additional information that the Licensing Authority may
require.
C. Upon receipt of a completed application, the Licensing Authority
shall:
(1) Record the application.
(2) Perform, cause to be performed, or record necessary tests,
sa;d ts5fs ,,,ay also be conducted by saniturians registered
by the Texas Department of Health Resources, licensed civil
engineers and licensed argricultural engineers; and
(3) Inspect the facility during and after installation.
D. The inGpection and testing for the Licensing Authority shall
be performed under the direction of the Sanitarians of the Brazos
County Health Department staff.
E. Based upon the results of tests, inspections and the information
contained in the completed applications, the Licensing Authority shall:
(1) Issue a license; or
(2) Notify the applicant in writing that the application is
denied, stating the reason(s) which prevent licensing.
Section 7. SUBDIVISIONS:
A. Each lot or tract in any new subdivision using private sewer
facilities to be developed after the effective date of this Order must
be at least one-half (h) acre in size and proper drainage must be
provided throughout the subdivision to eliminate surface water satura-
tion of areas where private sewer facilities are in use. In addition
to other licensing and application requirements, a developer or any
party desiring th create a subdivision or to provide for the use of a
private sewage facility within an existing subdivision shall file a
plat of the subdivision with the Brazos County Commissioners' Court.
B. After performing necessary tests and inspections, the Licensing
Authority shall determine whether private sewage facilities are:
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Approved,
but restricted in-'certain parts of the' • subdivis ton s
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Approved
for use in -all parts of: the subdivision;- or
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Fees for
inspection and/or tests shall be based on time
necessary
to do this work.
C. The Licensing Authority shall notify the,applicant of its find-
ings in writing.
D. No license shall be granted within a subdivision unless the
,Licensing Authority has approved the use of private sewage facilities
within that subdivision and that portion of such subdivision where
the license is sought.
E. A person submitting an application-under this section, his agent,
or assigns shall issue notice to each buyer of;
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(1) The terms and conditions of this Order; and
(2) The applicability of this Ordet to the subdivision'and to
" the buyer's lot or tract.
F: Any failure by the'developer, his agent(s), or assign(s) to give '
notice required by sub-section E of this section shall be in violation'
of this Order and subject to appropriate enforcement action(s). The
Licensinq Authority may withdraw approval granted a subdivision if a
person fails to give adequate notice as required by sub-section E of
this section.
Section 8. LICENSES AND RENEWALS':
A. The Licensing Authority shall issue licenses for a term of five
(5) years; at the end of every five (5) years the facility will be
reinspected for compliance with this,'Order. There will be a fee of {
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Twenty-five ($25.00) dollars for reinspection and license renewal. i~
B. A succeeding owner may apply for a tranfer for the unexpired
' term of the license provided that:
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(1) He proposes no significate change or quality of waste to be ;
placed in the facility; or
(2) He proposes no change or modification to the facility.
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C. •A licensee must notify the Licensing Authority of any anticipated
change in usage of a disposal system or of any modification to it.
D. A licensee may apply for renewal of his license prior to expira-
tion for successive terms of five (5) years.
E. The Licensing Authority may renew a license if it determines that:
(1) 'Continued use is not in conflict with this Order, or an
Order, regulation, or rule of the Texas Seater Quality Board,
and
(2) No pollution or injury to public health will result.
F. If the Licensing Authority determins that a license should not
be renewed, it shall notify the applicant in writing stating the
reasons preventing renewal.
Section 9. REGISTRATION OF EXISTING FACILITIES:
A. A person with title to property on which a private sewage facility
is in use on the effective date of this Order shall register facility
with the Licensing Authority.
B. All persons with existing facilities shall register within one
(1) year of.the effective date of the Order on a form prescirbed by
the L :r-.nZing Plulthcritl,.
C. Registration does not relieve a person of any responsibility
imposed by Article 4477-1, V.A.C.S.
Section 10. ORGANIZED DISPOSAL SYSTEMS:
A. No person may be granted a license who proposes to construct
a private sewage facility, any part of which is within 300 feet of
horizontal distance to any part of an organized disposal system un-
less in the judgment of the Licensing Authority it is practicable.
B. The Licensing Authority shall cancel licenses and registration
of private sewage facilites whenever an organized disposal system's
collection lines are extended to within 300 horizontal feet or any
part of a private sewage facility, and such private sewage facility
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Section 11. EXCEPTIONS:
A. A person desiring an exception to any'requirement of this'Order
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B.` The Licensing Authority shall review the request and reply to
the applicant in writing within thirty (30) days either granting or
denying the request.
C. If the request is uenied, the Licensing Authority shall include
in its reply the reason for denial.
Seption 1.2. ENFORCEMENT OF THIS ORDER:
Whenever it appears that a violation or threat of violation of 'j
any provision of this regulation has occurred, the Commissioners'
Court through its attorney may seek injuctive relief or civil penalties
or both, as authorized in Section 21.254 of the Texas Water Code. This
power may not be exercised by the Commissionioners' Court unless a
resolution authorizing the exercise of the power is adopted. Criminal
action may be brought as authorized by Section 21.5531 of the Water
Code or Article 4477-1, V.A.C.S., as amended, against the person or
persons who committed or is threatening to commit the violation.
In a suit brought by the Commissioners' Court under Section
21.254, the-Texas Water Quality Board is a necessary and indispensable
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B. The Commissioners' Court may prescribe conditions and procedures
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Section 14. SEVERABILITY: i,
If any provision of this Order or the application thereof to
any person or circumstance is held invalid, the validity of the re-
mainder of the Order and the application thereof to other persons
and circumstances shall not be affected.
Section 15. SCHEDULE OF FEES:
A. License fee schedule for Brazos County privage sewage facility.
(1). $25.00 - Twenty-five dollars - This amount to be paid to
cover application processing, facility inspection and
license.
(2) $25.00 - Twenty-five dollars - This amoiint to be paid when
the Licensing Authority conducts the percolation tests.
(3) $25.00 - Twenty-five dollars - This amount to be paid for
five (5) years license renewal and inspection of licensed
facilities.
(4) $10.00 - Ten dollars - Additional fee for re-inspection.
(5) Fees for stibdivision inspection to be determined by the
Licensing Authority.
B. All fees shall be paid to the County Clerk of Brazos County, who
shall issue his official receipt thereof as evidence of the payment
of same.
Section 16. EFFECTIVE DATE:
This Order shall be in full force and effect from and after its
passage, approval by the Texas Water Quality Board, recording and
publication as provided by law.
The above Order being read, it was moved and seconded that same
pass. Thereupon, the question being called for, the following members
of the Court voted AYE:
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