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Home My WebLink About1975-09-08-1000AM-RegularCOMMISSIONERS' COURT REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER, 8, 1975 A regular 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, September 8, 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 minutes of the previously held meetings were examined and approved without change. The Court received, approved and ordered filed as submitted the following reports for August: B. V. Elkins, County Welfare Officer; W. T. Sistrunk, County Extension Agent; Curtis Taylor, Jr., County Extension Agent; Douglas Presley, County Extension Agent; Mable Walker, County Extension Agent; Linda McCormack, County Extension Agent. The Court received, considered and approved the following reports from County and Precinct Officers showing official fees of office collected and remitted to the County Treasurer according to duplicate copies of the Treasurer's official receipts attached„ thereto: i VOL-4AGIE _.~a.r. - _ - _ y. t Z~^:,.. a: ..sa cc-._4. •a •_~+Yy.~ •.~r.....u....~... a.s~[....__.: _ _ ~ i~ ,n: j`-t; u T "rT. P`,W`A:j,r ,.,.~.,~•s,.-jrF, .ro .n,~ 1,Z, ;i1 _ ,1'~t. 'r'~ "h. ~3: •4,, X57,, ~~~a'1r ltii,.~~l~i. '+R '•~"'~7{~F;,7 `~+<Tf,~~ yR° 'v~;~;i _7~"' .?t'$'•~] ~=+'~"',U.iy ii. a,`sl,'r.•` ~:'iJ +•n.-.., ,,1 VOL Frank Boriskie, County Clerk:.:_ Fees , $5,,978.60 County Judge's Fees...' 252.50 Sheriff's Fees, 667.00 County Attorney's Fees .:,1p128.50 Law Library 36.00 Fines.. . ..............'.:.:.......3,728.00 Criminial Justice Fees (44 220.00 Total ...................$12,010.60 J. W. Hamilton, Sheriff.........::.... 2,511.00 Raymond B. Buchanan, Tax Assessor-Collector.IJulyl.. 6,178.00 W. D. Burley, District Clerk: ~ 2,,211. 50 Fees. Sheriff's Fees..... 306.00 District Attorney's~Fees............ 144.00 Constable, Precinct 4 -0- Constable, Precinct 7 -0- Fines.................. -0- Trial & Jury Fees 60.00 Law Library.. . 225.00 Criminal Justice Fees ( 6 60.00 I Total.. 3,006.50 John Godfrey, Probation Officertxapte. attar-hod.P. reP. )14,374.14 1 B. H. Dewey, Jr., Justice of Peace,_ ij Precinct 4, Place 1: Fines. 3,111.50 ,I 4 Sheriff's Fees, 49.00 i Constable, Precinct 4.......... 110.50 , Small Claims Fees... 51.00 ;j Civil Fees... 38.50 Criminal Justice Fees ( 152)........ 380.00 r Total... . • 3,740.50 `Jess B. McGee, Justice of Peace, i Precinct 4, Place 2: i Fines. • 4,533.00 Sheriff's Fees 28.00 Constable, Precinct 4.. 81.00 Criminal Justice Fees (134)........ 335.00 Total.. • 4,977.00 Joe Daniel Novosad, Justice of Peace, Precinct 5: f Fines -0- I ' Criminal Justice Fees Total. . -0- i Michael B. Calliham, Justice of Peace, Precinct 7, Place 1: 11 Fines.. . 1,065.47 Sheriff's Fees... -0- Constable, Precinct 7. . '211.50 Small Claims Fees 15.00. Civil Fees... • 11.00 Criminal Justice Fees (42 105.00 Total....... . 1,137.97 A. P. Boyett, Jr., Justice of Peace, Precinct 7, Place 2: Fines. 2,187.50 Sheriff's Fees -0- Constable, Precinct7 . -0- Criminal Justice Fees ( 102) 255.00 Total 2,187.50 ~ C' . r T4 a i "-fir .,~:~J}f,~•~C. ~`r r The first item to come before the Court was the Public Hearing on the Community Development Program for Brazos County. The County Judge noted that public notice had been given as required under the applicable sections of the statutes under which we are applying. He announced the Public Hearing open for the purpose of allowing all interested persons to voice their desires and asked for information with respect to the County's participation in the program. Judge Vance reasoned that the attendance was not as great as it might other- wise be probably because the Park Project, on which the County plans to use the majority of the grant,'has been rather thoroughly heard publicly, and asked at this time if there was anyone who wished to be heard. The record shows that no one came forward to speak at this time. Judge Vance next asked the County's consultant, Mr. Ray Abbott, o•f South/West Planning Associates, if there was anything that he wished to state for the record. He made the following points so that the minutes and records of the hearing would correctly show that adequate opportunity had been given for information to and participa- tion by,the public. Mr. Abbot explained that Brazos County's preapplication had been apporved by HUD in the amount of $20,000.00. The following points were also made: That the preapplication specified two projects for funding, the park project and selected architectural modifications to the Courthouse; That the Community Development Grant was 100% funded by HUD; That the County's application will contain a Community Development strategy and a Housing Assistance Plan; That the County is on schedule to make deadline of September 30th for submitting its application and is hold- ing two required public hearings, one today and one on September 15th to give the citizens and opportunity to be informed and to participate as they might see fit in the development of the application; That news releases have been distributed and general information handouts have been prepared and distributed (according to the County's Citizen Participation Plan) showing the other fundable projects included in this federal program (to give the general public an opportunity to' make any comments appropriate to them); and That the project activities r _ Von PACE r •'rT (rn-,.• r - ter.--•- ~•r- - -~~.T r- .r'i-!.~.•,.- -..T- ._.n-.-. ..T _ _ - -r _ . _ .r+ v -;7.. i J ,•+,Y:R 'R 1"' •.f' ~ , ;`1 r•, } if-1~•~~r~ryF=+ Ylkn ~.:~f,'~t:1~•r' •d 'i~'. f.~fiiF;'1:•1:`~+.f_.,.. '.e. 't^_k d' _ - S. '-1r~~~~, •~l ~~A `Y 1'°i'~ s `1' , R v.L• 1: ri'•, iY',i+? ~ "1 K.•,';;r,:'~?•+~ I i "'n:'=- will comply with-the,applicable*provisions'of some 30 to 35 pieces of Federal legislation, such as Davis-Bacon Act, Civil Rights, Equal Opportunity and applicable environmental laws. Information on any of these pieces of legislation can be discussed at this mebting or r. can be obtained through the County Judge's Office. At this time the County Judge asked for any questions for the Consultant or concering the application at which time Howard Price asked when the County might haive the park ready for public use'and if there was a traget date set by the County. To this the County Judge answered "NO", that the County was waiting for Community Develop- ment funds to be matched with County funds and making application to the Bureau of Outdoor Recreation for 50% matching funds and it would depend on the time of that application. Commissioners Wilcox and Sims stated that work would begin tommorrow on the right-of-way that would give the public access to the park property. Mr. Abbott,asked that before the public hearing was closed it be announced that there would be another-public hearing next Monday at 10:00 A. M. for the purpose of reviewing the environmental assess- ,'ment of the program activities, reviewing the application itself and obtaining public participation and to take action on approving the Community Development application for processing through the Brazos Valley Development Council, the State and DHUD. At this point the County Judge asked for further comments,and receiving none, announced the public hearing closed. Item number three on the agenda that called for the appointment of a County Chief Executive officer to serve as the authorized representative of the County to act in connection with the Community Development application and provide such information as may be required. On the motion of Commissioner Wilcox, seconded by Commissioner Sims, the Court unanimously voted to appoint County Judge William R. Vance as the County's Chief Executive Officer. The next item for consideration was an agreement between the County and the Bryan Independent School District for the management and operation of the Saddle Club Property. Noting that the FFA Dept. had previously been designated by the Court to manage and operate the facilities, and that the Bryan Independent School District had .4 S ' Jt F .J d' ,I I I , 1- i LD ' I 1 i accepted and approved the agreement, Commissioner Cooley moved that Brazos County finalize the agreement. Motion was seconded by Comm- issioner Sims and carried unanimously. A copy of such agreement is attached to and made a part of these minutes. Next to be discussed was the abandonment of certain unused rights-of-way in Lone Oak'Acres subdivision. After some discussion, Commissioner Cooley moved that the County abandon to the adjoining property owners the unused portions of Belaire, Nelson, Fairlane and Shirley Drive. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Stasny and carried unanimously. A proposal to tear down the frame house at 104 South Washington was next considered. On the recommendation of the County Judge and motion by Commissioner Sims, seconded by Commissioner Stasny, the Court voted unanimously to accept the proposal of Mr. Rex Jackson. The project to be completed and the site cleared by December 1, 1975. The Court proceeded to consider applications for soil conser- vation aid for the following persons: W. R. Klemm, Rt. 3, Box 179, requested approximately 1~ hours motor grader work to be done in the vicinity of Grassbur Road in Precinct 3; Alta McCullough, 600 East 32nd St., requested approximately 8 hours of grader work to be done in the vicinity of Highway 30 east in Precinct 3; Arthur C. Dean, 304 Grove St., requested approximately 1 hour motor grader work to be done in the vicinity of Beckham Cemetary Road in Precinct 2; On motion by Commissioner Sims, seconded by Commissioner Stasny, the Court unanimously voted to approve the above applications and authorized the Commissioners to do the necessary work. The Court next considered bids for a boiler and installation at the Old Bryan Hospital. On motion by Commissioners Sims, seconded by Commissioner Wilcox, the Court unanimously voted to accept the low bid of Kutzschbach Company in the amount of $2,865.00. Installation to be done at cost plust 10% of all materials and $11.64 per hour for labor. The other bid received was from Powers Plumbing Company. The Court proceeded to discuss the Plat of BRAHAMAN MEADOWS as resubmitted by Doug Thurmond. After much discussion, Commissioner VOLA~PAGC r v V I,yy t~ °~s %1r';:+,,{'! .~;.ya;;. ~i„ ,r71tr...,.t... ~'•Y;,.,•~ti r :l~f~St:.',; `jt °Mn~1j ~'j I ,ri' :,ir1 r rSl''A a, .:y C}' `•r r: r'n,t r-! w'4♦ 1• }a ,4 A,4,..!•., l:r .,-l,; °l •p.. pr.. •i,Y, :a.fi •a ~ ~t7 . ,~+'Ms u. ~s;, .<i4' • , j}t"u' f, ; x7,',-,. 7, • .f,.r•„' rt: t VOL, NPAOE Cooley moved that•the Plat'be denied due to'the refusal of the dev- eloper to furnish,'a right-of-way •through to the adjoining property line. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Sims, with Commissioners Cooley and Sims and the County Judge voting AYE,. Commissioners Wilcox and Stasny voted NO. The County Judge announced the motion carried and the Plat of BRAHAMAN MEADOWS denied. Next to be considered was a roller shelf unit for the County Clerk's Office. On motion by Commissioner Cooley, seconded by Comm- issioner Wilcox, the Court voted unanimously to accept the low bid ' of-News Office Supply in the amount of $1,212.80. The other bid received was from Hart Office Centers in the amount of $1,313.70. The County Judge laid before the•Court the resignation of Linda McCormack, County Extension Agent, effective September 30, 1975. All members being present, the Court proceeded to approve the following claims for payment as,presented by the County Auditor: General Fund - Claims 1698 thro Shop - Claims 75 through 87 Precinct 1 - Claims 157 through Precinct 2 - Claims 215 through Precinct 3 - Claims 153 through Precinct 4 - Claims 105 through ugh 1808 176 234 excluding 225 175 120 On motion by Commissioner Sims, seconded by Commissioner Stasny, the Court voted unanimously to pay the above claims as submitted. On motion by Commissioner Sims, seconded by Commissioner'Stasny, the Court unanimously voted to approve the Public Weighers Bond of Henry Gritter in the amount of $2,500.00 with the Hanover Insurance Company as Surety. There being no further business, the Court adjourned. :j I r.~ r ,I I ' i i .I i • i i 1 t ~ .I r I , •1 ~ • ' I' ~ ,i,' ~r1 ;A, ..~-;v~m.,~,+n'.Trlrt'1~•,-,/e.- Y+.~^-:r'.`•-_.r- _ _ - 1 1 The foregoing minutes were examined and approved in open Court on he 15th day of September, 1975. Illiam R. Vance it J. oo ey County Judge Comm' s over of Prgginct # 1 Walter Wilcox Commissioner of Precinct # 2 - ww~' VT. A. Stas"ny Commissioner of Pre inct # 4 xanay 5i - Commiss' ner of Precinct # 3 Attest: n c n Frank Boriskie County Clerk VOOIJ ACES 4 ' _ i,.• yP•r. ;,c', - :~~~ti =v+~"e-f.rJ.7+";. 3'+'R'Ltk":~tXyS~.r.'I ",~,f~~•' ,4..1~ ~t ntf~n~„•- .x• • ' ' / f' 4 _ 3: - r iF'1' n } ^,;t i~,r' 3' e Z ' t "i" :i' am ~ '"'M1c" l.s • , '-F~ t ..1:~,5,rJ Jiv l 'f'{, .rs n~ i i.f.~ri'~~E ' i,!!, p. 'if% ~E'. r, 'yx~ aft C,'Z f,S., f'1* 1 1~ S. •4 f t t u - i•• t,~ a;°•Lr.wf~'1•k.~i:i~a}e.`b:-~'i:i;;U~ d:,.•. i+,':~;~, THE STATE OF TEXAS X±,f~ COUNTY OF BRAZOS WHEREAS, Brazos County; Texas-is the owner•of approximately ' 8.8 acres in"the 'S. F.'Austfn' Leauge No:, 10, Brazos County, Texas, together with the improvements'thereon, commonly called the "Saddle Club Property"; and WHEREAS, the County has agreed to enter into a management, agreement with reference to such property with the Bryan Independent School District for operation of the said property by and-through Ei the F.F.A. Chapter of the said Bryan Public Schools; and it WHEREAS, the parties are desirous of evidencing said agree- ment in writing so that the duties and privileges of each party shall'. be clearly designated; NOW, THEREFORE, know all men by these presents that for and in consideration of the premises and the mutual agreement herein made, Brazos County, Texas, (hereinafter called "Brazos County or County") and Bryan Independent School District, (hereinafter called "District") have agreed and do hereby agree as follows: I That Brazos County has designated and does hereby designate the District to operate and manage the Saddle Club Property upon the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth. Such management and op- eration to be accomplished by the District by and through the F.F.A. Chapter of Bryan High School. II That the County has agreed and does hereby agree to furnish funds in an amount to be determined hereafter by mutual.agreement for the initial remodeling and repair of the improvements. The work to be accomplished shall be done under the direction of the District in- consultation with a member of the Commissioners' Court to be designated by the Commissioners' Court. i 'i I 11 I f I jS 'i 'I 'I III It is the intention of the parties that the facilities be available for public use on tirst come, tirst serve basis. The District therefore agrees to maintain a calander for scheduling and reservations of the facilities in a place readily accessable to the public during normal working hours. IV The District shall develop a schedule of fees to be charged for the use of the facility, which schedule shall be submitted to and approved by the Commissioners' Court prior to its becoming effective. The schedule-of fees shall not be changed o= ammended without prior approval of the Commissioners' Court. V The District shall be responsible for all maintenance and repair to the improvements which shall be necessary from time to time and the facilities shall be returned to the County in good condition at the expiration of this agreement, reasonable wear and tear excepted. The District shall cause-all users of the facility to assume responsibility for repairs other than reasonable wear and tear. VI Permanent improvements shall not be made by the District without the express consent of the County and any such improvements shall become the property of the County at the expiration of the final term of the agreement. VII The County shall maintain a casualty insurance policy in , an amount to be determined by it, covering the improvements. The County shall endeavor to have the District named as a co-insured on ' its public liability insurance policy in so far as the facility is concerned. The terms of'. this - agreement 'shall be for one (1) year beginning September 1,.1975,,'and ending August 31, 1976, and shall 'automatically ieriew' for'successive 'dne (1), year' terms thereafter unless terminated by either party thereto. WITNESS THIS the day ~g~rs of • u4us t, 1975. 'I ATTEST: 1'1~;; COMMISSIONERS' COURT BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS /,4 t 11 BY ' ~-C~.~..- ✓ ~'Ls ' ' County. 1 Judge 'tttttt't'.V 1 1 1 oil% BRYAN INDEPTENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT By: - ' resident, Board of, rustees • it C', 77 • - .''I } ,apt, • ,.1 . 7'^ , ,4~ : . _ ` , , { •