Commissioners Court was brief again today and the hot topic was certainly the TAC presentation of the 2024 employee benefits renewal plans and rates.  With 73 minutes and  21 agenda items, the routine was interrupted with minimal discussion related to subdivisions, the hazard mitigation grant and a survey of donated real estate.  Did you know the County carries an insurance policy for employee theft?  The budget calendar was also discussed, and I asked when the public would begin seeing department budget requests.  Don’t miss the budget and TAC discussions.

Sorry, no report once again.  Even I have to work from time to time.

Noise, EMS, Audit Controversy, no report again this week.

On the noise nuisance and the outdated subdivision regulations.

It was another fairly routine and brief meeting, but there was lengthy continued discussion related to the noise nuisance in Precinct #2 that has been reported on.  Several member of the public spoke and they were well prepared. My heart breaks for them, we should do something to help.  There was further discussion on Fayette School Lands and hunters, a new County Bank Depository and fuel is still expensive.  In other news, St. Mark’s change in status still has not significantly affected the County budget.

Some days are more routine than others and it’s more about what you learn before and after Court :wink:  We covered 33 items in 80 minutes, here are some highlights: Rodney Read is unhappy about an accident report & Deborah Frank delivers more fabulous St. Mark’s comments; EMS employees Melody McCoy and Patty Nelson are recognized; subdivision regulations to be discussed at workshop; EMS gives Station 4 update, discusses ambulance chassis cost, wear & tear; discuss mulch grinding, hazardous waste disposal, unhappy uniforms, an internship & of course, bills.  But…no hospital update?

St. Mark’s is front and center again with more public questions and comments.  Thank you, Deborah & Eugene, for your participation.  The Airport had some businesses today and the County appears to have finalized its new r.o.w. maintenance bond policy.  The Sheriff’s Office report mentions human smuggling in Fayette County and EMS gets a drone capable of thermal imaging?  EMS updates us on St. Mark’s budgetary effects and the new EMS station in Schulenburg.  The county Grant Specialist had lots to report on today and the Recycling department and Precinct #4 get new equipment.

This was a brief public hearing to discuss the method of distribution for the Harvey grant funds.

Sorry I have no report yet.  I have to hit the road today but I was sure to capture and post all of the St. Mark's audio before leaving.

Don't miss it!

I can think of some spectacular Commissioners Court meetings I have attended and this one is up there.  We had lengthy discussion related to numerous topics, including variances from the platting requirements, minimum lot size restrictions, followed by the hospital closure and its effects on the County budget.  Four EMS employees are recognized for their service.  Also, JP#3 Zapalac responds to questions about fines & fees in Precinct #3.  Deputies were on hand from the Sheriff’s Office to discuss law enforcement and crime.  Did you know there is another $26 MILLION in grant funds flowing to Fayette County and sadly, more public funds to private orgs?  All that in two hours.  It was hard to keep up.  I listened twice.  Don’t miss this full report and share it with your friends!  God bless Fayette County, Texas!