of Texas, and the lack of expansion of, and in some areas decreases in water supplies are
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presenting a growing problem in all regions of the state; and,
WHEREAS, an adequate and clean water supply has been a key ingredient in making Texas a
good place to live and work and in providing a strong, growing and varied economy; and
WHEREAS, the diminishing participation of the federal government in funding water
programs, coupled with the state's declining revenue has created a severe strain on the
ability of the state, through its current water funding program, to address this complex
problem with our water resources; and,
WHEREAS, a plentiful supply of water distributed economically to all areas of the state
will be an ever-increasing priority for all levels of government in the future; therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Commissioners Court of Kerr County endorses the proposed State
Water Plan adopted by the 69th Texas Legislature as a urgent and necessary step toward a
permanent solution to this threatening crisis; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Court urges the Citizens of Texas to lend their support
to this effort by going to the polls on November 5, 1985 and voting in favor of Proposed
Constitutional Amendments #1 and #2.
BE IT SO ORDERED.
Adopted on this 8th day of October, 1985.
/sJ Gordon S. Morriss
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County Judge /t/ Gordon S. Morriss
/s/ Fred Holland
Commissioner, Precinct 1 /t/ Fred Holland
/s/ Edward D. Higgins
Commissioner, Pr cin t 2
/t~ Eddward D. Higgins
/s/ Victor Lich
Commissioner, Precinct 3 /t/ Victor Lich
/s/ Billy Joe Guthrie, Jr.
Commissioner, Precinct 4
/t/ Billy Joe Guthrie, Jr.
Motion made by Commissioner Higgins, seconded by Commissioner Guthrie, with Commissioners
Holland, Higgins, Lich and Guthrie voting "AYE" and County Judge Morriss voting "NAY", said
motion carrying by a majority vote.
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N0. 16315 ORDER NOMINATING CANDIDATE FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF KERR CENTRAL APPRAISAL DISTRICT
On this the 8th day of October, 1985, came on to be heard and considered by the Court
the matter of nominations to be made for the Board of Directors of the Kerr Central Appraisal
District as created pursuant to the provisions of Vernon's Texas Codes Annotated, Tax Code,
Article 6.01; and it appearing to the Court that Kerr County is entitled to make nominations
for the Directors of the District who are to be elected pursuant to applicable provisions of
said Tax Code, Article 6.03, it is ordered on motion by Commissioner Holland, seconded by
Commissioner Lich, and unanimously approved by the Court that Julius R. Neunhoffer, a qualified.
citizen of Kerr County, whose mailing address is 2503 Lower Turtle Creek Road, Kerrville,
Texas, 78028, be nominated and designated by Kerr County as a candidate to be placed on the
ballot for the election of the Board of Directors of the said Central Appraisal District.
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NO. 16316 ORDER - RE DISMISSAL OF BUSH V. VITERNA (Civil Action No. A-80-CA-411)
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THE STATE OF TEXAS X
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WHEREAS the dismissal of Bush v. Viterna (Civil Action No. A-80-CA-411) by the United
States District Court for the Western District of Texas is being appealed; by the American
Civil Liberties Union.
WHEREAS the suit
(1) is against the Jail Standards Commission of Texas and involves a class consisting
of "all persons now incarcerated or to be incarcerated in county jails in Texas";
(2) challanges the constitutionality of existing state laws and regulations applicable
to county jails in Texas, and seeks to impose new and more stringent standards;
(3) disputes both the authority of the Jail Standards Commission to grant variances
from existent requirements and the lawfulness of variances granted in the past; and
(4) seeks to diminish the lawful discretion now present in the Jail Standards Commis-
Sion and the County Commissioners Courts of this State to manage county jails;
WHEREAS Texas counties in general and this County in particular and the taxpayers of
such counties will be affected by new or more stringent standards on the construction or
operation of county jails;
WHEREAS the interests of Texas counties and of this County would be significantly
affected by an adverse decision on appeal of Bush v. Viterna and counties' interests have
been represented in this litigation heretofore;
WHEREAS it: is important in the view of this Commissioners Court that Texas counties
in general and this County in particular have a voice in determining the nature of restric-
tions applicable to the construction and operation of county jails, which are involved in
Bush v. Viterna and which may be affected by the final outcome of the appeal; and
WHEREAS it is impractical for each individual Texas county to participate in Bush v.
Viterna;
THEREFORE IT IS ORDERED:
That this Commissioners Court on behalf of this County hereby acts pursuant to Article
4413(32c), the Interlocal Cooperation Act, Texas Civil Statutes, and its authority elsewhere
under state law to join with other counties in Texas to create a fund to protect county
interests in the appeal of Bush v. Viterna;
That this Court agrees that the Texas Association of Counties shall serve as administra-
for for this aforementioned fund and shall (1) approve any and all expenditures from the
fund, which shall be used only for legal fees and actual expenses incurred in regard to Bush
v. Viterna and (2) shall periodically notify this County of the nature of all expenditures;
That this Court agrees that upon completion of Bush v. Viterna or a determination by
the Texas Association of Counties to terminate the legal representation of the interests
of Texas counties in such litigation, all amounts remaining in the aforementioned fund shall
be returned to participating counties on a pro rata basis;
That this Court hereby appropriates the sum of $350.00 to be sent to the Texas Associa-
tion of Counties for deposit to the fund with the understanding that additional such appropr~-
tions may become necessary but that this County reserves the right to review and to approve
or disapprove any such additional appropriation.
BE IT SO ORDERED.
Adopted on this 8th day of October, 1985.
/s/ County Judgerriss
/t/ Gordon S. Morriss
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/s/ Fred Holland
Commissioner, Pre
/t/ Fred Holland
/s/ Edward D. Higgins
Commissioner, Pre
/s/ Victor Lich
Commissioner, Pre
/t/ Victor Lich
/s/ Billy Joe Guthrie
Commissioner, Pre
/t/ Billy Joe Guthrie
Approved
Texas Association of Counties
Motion made by Commissioner Holland, seconded by Commissioner Guthrie anc unanimously
approved by the Court.
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N0. 16317 APPROVAL OF REQUEST OF SHERIFF CLIFTON A. GREESON TO PURCHASE ONE 1981 CHEVROLET
FOUR DOOR SEDAN FROM BRYANT MOTORS
On this the 8th day of October 1985, upon motion made by Commissioner Holland, seconded
by Commissioner Higgins, the Court unanimously approved the request of Clifton E'1.
Greeson, Sheriff of Kerr County, Texas, to purchase one 1981 Chevrolet Impala four door sedan
from Bryant Motors, in the amount of $4,695.00, less trade-in of one 1982 Ford LTD in the amount of $2,070.00,
leaving a net amount of $2,625.00, plus title fee in the amount of $12.50, for said vehicle.
It is ordered by the Court that the County Auditor and County Treasurer be authorized to draw a voucher
in the total amount of $2,637.50, payable to Bryant Motors out of the General Fund for the 1981 Chevrolet
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N0. 16318 APPROVAL OF REPEAT OF LOT 9, AQUA VISTA ESTATES, LOCATED IN KERR COUNTY
CO.'~IMISSIONER'S PRECINCT ONE
On this the 8th day of October 1985, upon motion made by Commissioner Holland, seconded
by Commissioner Higgins, with Commissioners Holland, Higgins, Lich & Guthrie voting "AYE"
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and Judge Morriss "ABSTAINING FROM VOTING", said motion carrying by a majority vote, approvin~j
the REPEAT OF LOT 9, AQUA VISTA ESTATES, located in Kerr County Commissioner's Precinct No. ~'
One, and that all improvements that are to be made shall comply with the existing KERB COUNTY''
SUBDIVISION "RULES AND REGULATIONS" that became effective January 1st, 1984 and amendments
to the regulations that were approved by the Kerr County Commissioners' Court on April 9th,
1984
Recorded in Volume 5, Page 175,
Plat Records of Kerr County, Texas
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NO. 16319 APPROVAL OF BOND OF WILLIAM L. BASKETTE, JR., JUDGE OF THE COUNTY COURT AT LAW
OF KERR COUNTY, TEXAS
On this the 8th day of October 1985, upon motion made by Commissioner Holland, seconded
by Commissioner Higgins, the Court unanimously approved the Bond of William L. Baskette, Jr.,
Judge of the County Court at Law of Kerr County, Texas.
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N0. 16320 APPROVAL OF SALARY OF WILLIAM L. BASKETTE, JR., COUNTY COURT AT LAW JUDGE OF
KERR COUNTY
On this the 8th day of October 1985, upon motion made by Commissioner Holland, seconded
by Commissioner Higgins, it was unanimously approved by the Court that the salary of William

L. Baskette, Jr., County Court at Law Judge of Kerr County, Texas, be fixed at $43,600.00