COMMISSIONERS' COURT CONVENED IN A WORKSHOP SESSION on
Thursday, February 15, 1990 at 8:05 A. M. with all officers
present except County Judge Edwards, and the Court having
duly opened, the following proceedings were had:
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Levell Sutton, President of Wood Trails, Vern Ladd, Chairman
of the Road Committee Łor Wood Trail:, and George West,
Vice-President oŁ Wood Trails, addressed the Court on the
need to have the roads in Wood Trails brought up to standard
and County maintained. They were considering a Road District
but the tax generated by a Road Uistrict would fall short of
the funds needed to bring the roads up to standard.
Commissioner Holekamp ask, "what do you want the County to
do"? The reply was to take aver the roads and maintain them,
only if just graded once a year and if the County gets a
chance to shoot a little oil on for dust that would be great.
Commissioner Holekamp replied that once we put grader on the
road, we are committed to keep up the road..
Commissioner Morgan suggested taking one small road, get the
funds to bring it up to standard and request to be placed on
the paving program. Then get the road ready just prior to
being paved.
~~ Next Suzette McKinney and Calvin Neely addressed the Court in
reference to a Weather Radio Translator. Mr. Neely was ask
by Commissioner Baldwin to check into the feasibility oŁ a
station to pick up San Antonio. Mr. J. D. Ward, Deputy
Meteorologist-in-Charge, National Weather Service Forecast
Office in San Antonio, 'Texas was very excited by the prospect
and stated they consider Kerrville and Kerr County the center
of the Hill Country, and would tailor report for Kerr County.
They are asking the County to be responsible for the tower
and the initial cost. The 100 watt transmitter would be
placed on the Shield Communication tower between Hunt and
Ingram with a 75 mile reception radius. The cost would be
between 512,000.00 and 513,448.00 initially and 5620.00
annually. Commissioner Ray suggested the earliest time to
deal witty this is budget time.
.3 The pros and cons of the new animal control law and the one
adopted by Comal County were discussed. The new law is
broader than the one adopted by Comal County which is more
defined. Each County roust appoint a Rabies Control Officer
os Animal Control Officer, which Kerr County has already
done, regardless of whether you have a county order on
strays.
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It was decided that before Kerr County adopts a policy on
animal control, the Court would like to have other people
look over the various policies adopted by other counties and
give the Court their opinions. This item is to be placed on
Commissioners' Court April Agenda for consideration of an
election on adopting animal control policies for Kerr County.
Commissioners' Court recessed at 11:20 A. M. Commissioners'
Court reconvened in Commissioners' Court Workshop at 1:35
P. M. with all members present except Judge Edwards.
The discussion of the monthly reports will be placed on the
next workshop agenda.
/~ Commissioner Holekamp started the discussion on forms for
hiring personnel. Marlene Karger went over all the various
forms regarding personnel and discussed the Uniform
Employment Guide. Physical forms will not be in the
Commissioners' Court Agenda package, but will be reviewed by
Commissioner Morgan. If the prospective employee is military
connected or retired military personnel, their military
discharge (Form DU214) is required.
County Judge Edwards arrived at 2:30 P. M.
s Patricia Knox, Justice of the Peace, Precinct #1, presented
facts and figures to the Court regarding office space
available next door to her office at 5250.00 a month plus
utilities. She is in need of a conference room to talk to
people who have problems and need to speak with her
privately. Also, her courtroom is to small to accommodate
the number of people who must appear. She stated her office
made 514,226.17 for the County in 1988 and 526,179.34 in
1985. She has loaned Ray Snider, Justice of the Peace,
Precinct #4, a desk and she will need that desk back. She
would also like a little raise.
Judge Edwards left the Courtroom at 3:20 Y.M.
The Animal Welfare Contract will be placed on Thursday,
February 22, 1990's agenda in the afternoon.
Commissioners' Court Workshop adjourned at 3:25 P. M.
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