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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
BRAZOS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 6701d, VERNON'S CIVIL STATUTES THE
COMMISSIONERS COURT WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER TRAFFIC
REGULATIONS ON VARIOUS COUNTY ROADS. THE PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE
HELD IN THE BRAZOS COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 300 EAST 26TH STREET, SUITE
115, BRYAN, TEXAS. THE DATE OF THE HEARING IS TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6,
1992 AND THE TIME OF THE HEARING IS 9:00 A.M.
THE COMMISSIONERS COURT IS PROPOSING TO IMPLEMENT SPEED LIMITS ON
THE FOLLOWING ROADS:
1. BARRON ROAD
From FM 2154 to State Highway 6 recommended speed limit
is 35 miles per hour
2. BARRON CUT-OFF ROAD
From FM 2154 to Barron Road recommended safe speed of 30
miles per hour.
3. BRITTEN ROAD
From Smetana Road to FM 1687 recommended safe speed of 45
miles per hour.
4. CAIN ROAD
From Fm 2154 to end of Cain Road recommended safe speed
of 30 miles per hour.
5. HARDY WEEDON ROAD
From SH 30 to Dyess Road recommended speed limit of 45
miles per hour.
6. RENEE LANE
From Barron Road to end of Renee Lane recommended speed
limit of 30 miles per hour
7. SMETANA ROAD
From SH 21 to Britten Road recommended speed limit of 45
miles per hour
8. TONKAWAY LAKE ROAD
From Bird Pond Road to end of Tonkaway Lake Road
recommended speed limit of 35 miles per hour
9. LEONDARD ROAD
At the curve approximately 0.1 miles north of Thompson's
Creek Bridge recommended 20 miles per hour
PROPOSED SPEED LIMIT RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ROADS IN THE FOLLOWING
SUBDIVISIONS:
1. HOLLOW HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION:
A. HOLLOW HEIGHTS DRIVE
From Merka Road through loop and back to Merka Road
recommended speed limit of 30 miles per hour
2. SMETANA FOREST SUBDIVISION
A. CAROLINE DRIVE
From Smetana Road to Cul-de-sac recommended speed
limit of 30 miles per hour
B. LUCY ELLEN PARKWAY
From Smetana Road to Cul-de-sac recommended speed
limit of 30 miles per hour
C. McDONALD AVENUE
From Lucy Ellen Parkway to Nonie Drive recommended
speed limit of 30 miles per hour
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3. SZVXN-ELEVEN RANCH SUBDIVISION
A. CHISOLM TRAIL
From Westward Ho to end of road recommended speed
limit of 30 miles per hour
B. PARADISE WAY
From SH 6 south to Westward Ho recommended speed
limit of 30 miles per hour
C. WESTWARD HO
From SH 6 south to end of road recommended speed
limit of 30 milers per hour
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COMMISSIONERS' COURT
PUBLIC HEARING
OCTOBER 6, 1992
The Commissioners' Court of Brazos County, Texas held a
Public Hearing to consider Traffic Regulation on various
county roads pursuant to Section 2.301 of the County Road and
Bridge Act, Art. 6702-1 subchapter D, Vernons Civil Statutes
in the Commissioners' Courtroom in the Courthouse in Bryan,
Brazos County, Texas, beginning at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday,
October 6, 1992, with the following members of the Court
present:
R. J. Holmgreen, County Judge, Presiding;
Gary Norton, Commissioner of Precinct 1;
Walter Wilcox, Commissioner of Precinct 2;
Randy Sims, Commissioner of Precinct 3;
Milton Turner, Commissioner of Precinct 4;
Mary Ann Ward, County Clerk.
The following citizens and officials were in attendance:
Ruth McLeod Executive Assistant
Bea Green Secretary to Commissioners
A. H. Winder County Engineer
Marianne Opresko Brazos County Resident
O. J. Beard Brazos County Resident
D. D. Williamson M.P.O.
The purpose of the Public Hearing was to hear commentary
for and against the proposed implementation of traffic
regulations in the following locations:
Barron Road - From FM 2154 to State Highway 6:
speed limit shall be set at 35 miles per hour.
Barron Cut-Off Road - From 2154 to Barron Road the
speed limit shall be set at 30 miles per hour.
Britten Road - From Smetana Road to FM 1687 Speed
limit shall be set at 45 miles per hour. Curves
(2) - near FM 1687, both directions: 15 miles per
hour Speed Advisory.
Cain Road - From FM 2154 to end of road speed limit
shall be set at 30 miles per hour.
Hard Weedon Road - From State Highway 30 to Dyess
Road speed 1 mit shall be set at 45 miles per hour.
Curve - Approx. 0.7 miles northeast of State
Highway 30, both directions: 25 miles per hour
Speed Advisory.
Leonard Road - Curve - approximately 0.1 miles
north of Thompson's Creek Bridge: 20 miles per
hour Speed Advisory both directions.
Smetana Road - From State Highway 21 to Britten
Road Speed limit shall be set at 45 miles per hour.
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Tonkaway Lake Road - From Bird Pond road to a point
0.7 miles southeast of Bird Pond Road speed limit
shall be set at 35 miles per hour. From a point
0.7 miles southeast of Bird Pond Road to the end of
Tonkaway Lake Road speed limit shall be set at 35
miles per hour.
BALD PRAIRIE SUBDIVISION:
Renee Lane - From Barron Road to end of Renee Lane
speed limit shall be set at 30 miles per hour.
HOLLOW HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION:
Hollow Heights Drive - From Merka Road through loop
and back to Merka Road speed limit shall be set at
30 miles per hour.
SMETANA FOREST SUBDIVISION:
Caroline Drive - From Smetana Road to cul-de-sac
speed limit shall be set at 30 miles per hour.
Luc Ellen Parkway - From Smetana Road to cul-de-
sac speed limit shall be set at 30 miles per hour.
McDonald Avenue - From Lucy Ellen Parkway to Nonie
Drive speed limit shall be set at 30 miles per
hour.
Nonie Drive - From Smetana Road to McDonald Avenue
the speed limit shall be set at 30 miles per hour.
SEVEN ELEVEN RANCH SUBDIVISION:
Chisolm Trail - From Westward Ho to end of Chisolm
Trail speed limit shall be set at 30 miles per
hour.
Paradise Way - From State Highway 6 South to
Westward Ho speed limit shall be set at 30 miles
per hour.
Westward Ho - From State Highway 6 South to end of
road speed limit shall be set at 30 miles per hour.
The County Judge stated in his opening remarks that
proper notice of the hearing had been given according to law.
He outlined the procedures for the hearing and asked those in
attendance for any comments on the subject and asked that they
state their names and organization. He then continued by
informing the Court that the speed limit on Tonkaway Lake Road
would be set at 30 miles per hour on the first 0.7 miles then
35 miles per hour on the rest of the length of the road.
Commissioner Wilcox stated that law enforcement officers
usually grant 10 miles per hour over the posted speed limit.
He requested that the over weight permits stipulate the speed
in accordance to the weight of the vehicle. The County Judge
strongly urged that no variance be given over 5 miles per
hour. Commissioner Turner addressed the pulling power of
trucks at lower speeds. Commissioner Wilcox said that he was
merely trying to determine a speed for trucks to travel in an
effort to avoid damage to roads.
Marianne Opresko commented on speed limits on Barron Road
and discussed the condition of the road. Commissioner Norton
told her that upgrading Barron Road would be considered next
year.
There being no further commentary, the County Judge
closed the Public Hearing.
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The foregoing minutes have been examined and approved in open
Court this the .2/5-f . day of .192L-, in Bryan,
Brazos County, Texas.
R. H mgreen
County Judge
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Walter' W11cox
Commissioner, Precinct 2
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Milton Turner
Commissioner, Precinct 4
Commis.{iOner, Precinct 1
Randy Sii~d - '
Commies oner, Precinct 3
Mary ~Ann Ward
County Clerk
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AMMENDED MINUTES
COMMISSIONERS' COURT
REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 9, 1992
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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, March 9, 1992, with the following members of
the Court present:
R. J. Holmgreen, County Judge, Presiding;
Gary Norton, Commissioner of Precinct 1;
Walter Wilcox, Commissioner of Precinct 2;
Randy Sims, Commissioner of Precinct 3;
Milton Turner, Commissioner of Precinct 4;
Mary Ann Ward, County Clerk.
The following citizens and officials were in attendance:
Ruth McLeod
Carol Palmer
Cheryl Turney
Rhonda Seaton
Bill Turner
Sandie Walker
Anne Friedenberg
Joe Larger
Craig Weaver
Wayne Beck
Allen Hart
Mark Hiatt
Executive Assistant
Admin. Asst. to County Judge
Auditor's Office
Auditor's Office
District Attorney
Deputy Treasurer
KBTX-TV
KBTX-TV
KBTX-TV
Ferguson Crossing
Ferguson Crossing
Brazos Valley Task Force
Commissioner Sims gave the invocation and led the pledge
of allegiance.
On motion by Commissioner Norton, seconded by Commis-
sioner Sims, the Court voted unanimously to adopt a resolution
authorizing the County Judge of Brazos County to make
application for a grant from the Texas Narcotics Control
Program through the Criminal Justice Division Office of the
Governor. Such grant fund should they be awarded will be used
to aid local law enforcement agencies in enforcing the Texas
Controlled Substances Act and Dangerous Drugs Act. The County
Judge will be authorized to accept such grant funds should
they be tendered. A copy of the Resolution is attached.
The Court acknowledged receipt of the Extension Service
reports for February 1992.
The Court acknowledged receipt of reports from County and
Precinct officers showing revenues collected and remitted to
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the County Treasurer. An excerpt from those reports is
attached hereto.
The Court proceeded to consider the change of status of
the following employees.
NAME DEPARTMENT REASON
Johnson, Linda Extension Service Resignation
Hamlin, Nolan Sheriff Office Transfer
On motion by Commissioner Turner, seconded by Commissioner
Norton, the Court voted unanimously to approve the changes as
submitted.
The Court next considered the following Claims as
submitted by the County Treasurer for payment:
10 General Fund Claims-04546-•thru-04587-
Claims-04589-thru-04775-
20 Road & Bridge------------ Claims-04930-thru-04979-
22 Road & Bridge II---------- Claims-04929-thru-------
30 Capital Projects & Improvements:
Proposition I------- Claims-04776-thru-04777-
54 Health Department Claims-04804-thru-------
60 Payroll Claims-04805-thru-04818-
61 Health & Life Ins--------- Claims-04819-thru-
90 Brazos County Grants Claims-04820-thru-04910-
97 Narc. Traf. Task Force Claims-04911-thru-04928-
On motion by Commissioner Sims, seconded by Commissioner
Wilcox, the Court voted unanimously to approve the Claims as
submitted with the exception of claim number 4588.
There being no further business to come before the Court,
the meeting was adjourned.
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The Amended Commissioner Court Minutes of March 9, 1992 have
been examined and approved in open Court this the HY1. day of
1993, in Bryan, Brazos Co ty, Texas.
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R.J. Ho mgreen Gary N ton
County Judge Commi ioner, Precinct 1
Walter Wilcox
Commissioner, Precinct 2
Milton Turner
Commissioner, Precinct 4
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Mary nn War
County Clerk
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AMMENDED MINUTES
COMMISSIONERS' COURT
SPECIAL MEETING
AUGUST 24, 1992
A special 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 9:00
a.m. on Monday, August 24, 1992, with the following members of
the Court present:
R. J. Holmgreen, County Judge, Presiding;
Gary Norton, Commissioner of Precinct 1;
Walter Wilcox, Commissioner of Precinct 2;
Randy Sims, Commissioner of Precinct 3;
Milton Turner, Commissioner of Precinct 4;
Mary Ann Ward, County Clerk.
The following citizens and officials were in attendance:
Ruth McLeod Executive Assistant
Carol Palmer Admin. Asst. to County Judge
Bea Green Secretary to Commissioners
Cheryl Turney Auditor's Office
Sandie Walker County Treasurer
Anne Friedenberg KBTX-TV
illegible Kling Brazos County Resident
Commissioner Sims gave the invocation and led the pledge
of allegiance.
The Court next considered Budget Amendment $91/92-26,
which would reallocate funds budgeted for the Sheriff's Office
and transfer money from the Non Departmental Department to the
Data Processing Department to pay for training and software.
On motion by Commissioner Turner, seconded by Commissioner
Norton, the Court voted unanimously to approve the budget
amendment as submitted, a copy of which is attached hereto.
On motion by Commissioner Sims, seconded by Commissioner
Norton, the Court voted unanimously to appoint the following
persons as presiding judge and alternate judge for the current
voting year at the following voting precincts:
Pct Election Judge Alternate Judge
12 Edna Smith
13 Bennie Ostiguin
32 Kay Parker
Cen. Counting Celia Goode
It was noted that there were some vacancies but that those
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Commissioners' Court meeting August 24, 1992
will be filled shortly.
It was the consensus of the Court to table consideration
on the final report for medical insurance for Brazos County.
On motion by Commissioner Norton, seconded by Commis-
sioner Sims, the Court voted unanimously to enter into an
agreement for administrative services with Thompson, Derrig &
Slovacek P.C. for the administration of the County's Section
125 Cafeteria Plan. The term of the plan is from September 1,
1992 through August 31, 1993. A copy of the agreement is
attached hereto.
The Court next considered two requests by Wickson Creek
Special Utility District. The first request is for a road
bore in the right-of-way of Dilly Shaw Tap Road for the
purpose of providing service to a county resident. The site
is located in Precinct 2. The second request is for a road
bore in the right-of-way of Elmo Weedon Road for the purpose
of providing service to a county resident. The site is in
Precinct 3. The County Engineer stated that all appeared to
be in order and recommended approval. On motion by
Commissioner Sims, seconded by Commissioner Turner, the Court
voted unanimously to approve the requests of Wickson Creek
Special Utility District and authorized the installations. A
copy of each request is attached hereto.
The Court next considered authorizing work outside of
county rights-of-ways for the enhancement of county road
projects. The Road and Bridge Department requests permission
to enter the private property of Mrs. Jim O'Brien at the
corner of Bird Pond Road and Frost Drive to dispose of excess
material from county road right-of-way. The site is located
in Precinct 1. On motion by Commissioner Turner, seconded by
Commissioner Norton, the Court voted unanimously to authorize
the work.
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The Court proceeded to consider the change of status of
the following employees.
NAME
Meadows, James
Sullivan, Julie
Zender, Rebecca
Schneider, Tricia
Davis, Cherie
Walker, Queen
Macaulay, Karin
Salazar, Jeanette
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Constable Pct. 7
Tax Office
Tax Office
Juvenile Serv.
District Attorney
District Attorney
District Attorney
Juvenile Serv.
REASON
6 Mon Increase
New Emp P/T
Resignation
Resignation
Resignation
Renew Grant
Renew Grant
6 Mon Increase
on motion by Commissioner Sims, seconded by Commissioner
Norton, the Court voted unanimously to approve the changes as
submitted.
The Court next considered the following Claims as
submitted by the County Treasurer for payment:
10 General Fund Claims-115766-thru-116171-
20 Road & Bridge Claims -116401-thru-116495-
21 Boonville Cemetery Claims-116172-thru--------
22 Road & Bridge II---------- Claims-116173-thru-116174-
25 Capital Imp. Debt Serv.---Claims-116175-thru-116179-
40 Law Library Claims-116180-thru-116212-
45 Omnibus Crime Control Claims-116213-thru--------
54 Health Depar.tment--------- claims -116253-thru-116265-
60 Payroll Claims-116266-thru-116281-
61 Health & Life Ins--------- Claims-116282-thru-116294-
70 Indigent Health Care Claims -116295-thru------
90 Brazos County Grants Claims-116296-thru-116375-
97 Narc. Traf. Task Force Claims-116376-thru-116400-
On motion by the County Judge, seconded by Commissioner
Turner, the Court voted unanimously to approve the Claims as
submitted.
There being no further business to come before the Court,
the meeting was adjourned.
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The Amended Commissioner Court Minutes of August 24, 1992 have
been examined and approved in open Court this the 3d. day of
1993, in Bryan, Brazos County, Texas.
R.J. mgreen Gary No n
Count Judge Commixg Toner, Precin 1
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Walter Wilcox
Commissioner, Precinct 2
Milton Turner
Commissioner, Precinct 4
ssigfier, Precinct 3
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Mary Ann Ward
County Clerk
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The Court next considered the
by the County Treasurer for payment:
following Claims as submitted
10 General Fund Claims It 11L.,Lthru 4/4/7
Claims thru
20 Road 6 Bridge---------------Claims thru
21 Boonville Cemetery-_•--•----Claims thru
22 Road b Bridge II---=--------Claims thru
25 Capital Impro. Debt Ser-----Claimst jl, _L-Ir_thruLfo L7Q
26 R 6 B Debt Service--• -----••-Claims thru
30 Capital Projects 6 Improvements: t,
Proposition I-------••Claims thru
31 State Lateral Road Claims thru
33 FM & Lateral Road-----------Claims thru
40 Law Library-----------------Claims lAjgo thru lLt,, A/ L
41 Court Master Grant----------Claims thru
43 Oil & Gas Fund Claims thru
45 Omnibus Crime Control Claims thru
47 9-1-1-----------------------Claims thru
50 Adult Probation-------------Claims thru
53 Voter Registration----------Claims thru
54 Health Department Claims lfLa S3 thru
55 Foster Care Claims thru
60 Payroll Claimsljt, 21.4 thru 1!t, 2$1
61 Health b Life Ins-----•------Claims jl „zg) thru I//- z.4.~
62 Flex Plan-----•--------------Claims thru
70 Indigent Health Care Claims thru
72 Bail Bond Board Claims thru
90 Community Services OPffS1CA4Y-tClaims/1L a0L thru /l t, 1 6'
91 Juvenile Comm. Grant--------Claims thru
92 Brazos Center Sp. Events----Claims thru
94 Victim Assistance Prog------ Claims thru
95 Comm. Crime Prevention------Claims thru
96 Family Violence Claims thru
97 Narc. Traf. Task Force------Claims ! .37 t h r u 7400
on line checks
On motion by Commissioner
the Court voted unanimously
, seconded by Commissioner
to approve the Claims as
submitted.
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