COMMISSIONERS’ COURT
05.25.2018
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COMMISSIONERS’ COURT
SPECIAL MEETING
MAY 25, 2018
The Titus County Commissioners’ Court, after notice
posted in the manner, form and contents as required by law, met in Special
Meeting on Friday, May 25, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. in the Titus County Courtroom,
Room 205, located at 100 West 1st Street with the following members
present:
Brian P. Lee - County Judge
Al Riddle - Commissioner Precinct 1
Mike Fields - Commissioner Precinct 2
Dana Applewhite - Commissioner
Precinct 3
Jimmy Parker - Commissioner
Precinct 4
Joan Newman - County
Clerk
Sheryl Preddy - County
Treasurer
Tim Ingram - County Sheriff
Carl Johnson - County Auditor
PUBLIC ATTENDING
Roger Ledbetter Christie Davis
Carolyn Norman
INVOCATION: Judge Brian Lee
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Judge Brian Lee
1. PUBLIC
COMMENTS AND/OR REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS IN ACCORDANCE WITH
SECTION 551.042, TEXAS OPEN MEETINGS
There were none.
2. CONSIDER
AND POSSIBLY APPROVE MINUTES FROM MAY 14, 2018 REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMISSIONERS’ COURT
Motion was made by Commissioner Applewhite and
seconded by Commissioner Fields to approve minutes from May 14, 2018 regular
meeting of the Commissioners’ Court.
Motion passed unanimously.
3. REPORT
FROM ROAD ENGINEER (ROGER LEDBETTER)
Mr. Ledbetter reported that he is ready to sealcoat CR
1065 and sections of CR 1915 & 1920 with base repairs beginning the end of
next week. Sealcoating will start on CR
1200 covering approximately 2-1/2 miles the first of June. They will raise a section of the road bed on
CR 1200 where water has been collecting.
The last FEMA repairs were done on CR 1220 and CR 4510. Mowing will begin again next week in
Precincts 1 and 2. Crews will continue
patching potholes through the summer months.
In conclusion, Mr. Ledbetter thanked the Commissioners’ Court for the
new water truck that is now in operation and working great.
Tabor Construction Company has contracted with the
state to do repair work on FM 3417 starting next month and would like
permission to park their vehicles in front of the Precinct 2 barn. Commissioner Fields sees no problem with this
request as the shop would be locked and they would be parking in front.
4. DISCUSS
AND POSSIBLY TAKE ACTION ON MANAGEMENT OVERSIGHT FOR MAINTENANCE SHOP
Last fall, Commissioner Applewhite was appointed to be
in charge of the maintenance shop until the first of the year.
Motion was made to move management oversight for the
maintenance shop to Roger Ledbetter by Commissioner Riddle and seconded by
Commissioner Parker. Motion passed four
to one with Commissioner Applewhite voting nay.
5. CONSIDER
AND POSSIBLY APPROVE A 35 MPH SPEED LIMIT ON CR 2920 (COMMISSIONER FIELDS)
Motion was made by Commissioner Fields and seconded by
Commissioner Applewhite to approve a 35 MPH speed limit on CR 2920 from
Vaughn’s Catfish to Hwy 21. Motion
passed unanimously.
6. CONSIDER
AND POSSIBLY TAKE ACTION ON REQUEST FOR MOWING NEAR THE EMERSON CEMETERY
Motion was made by Commissioner Fields and seconded by
Commissioner Riddle to approve request from Mr. O. C. Hill for mowing near the
Emerson Cemetery. Motion passed
unanimously.
7. DISCUSS
AND POSSIBLY TAKE ACTION ON HAIL CLAIM AND RELATED DAMAGE TO COUNTY BUILDINGS
AND EQUIPMENT
Commissioners’ Court discussed the 240 page report
received from Texas Association of Counties (TAC) assessing the damage to
county buildings and equipment due to the most recent hail storm. Abercrombie, Simmons & Gillette, Inc.
performed damage assessment to Titus County buildings and equipment in the
amount of $52,684 after depreciation.
After a $10,000.00 deductible, Titus County received insurance check in
the amount of $42,684.00. Over half of
the damage was sustained by the Sheriff’s department. (SEE ATTACHMENT 01 – TAC REPORT) (SEE ATTACHMENT 02 – DAMAGE ASSESSMENT)
Motion was made by Commissioner Parker and seconded by
Commissioner Fields to authorize Commissioner Riddle to work with TAC and the
adjustment company to identify priority needs and arrange for local contractors
to make repairs once approved by Commissioners’ Court. Motion passed unanimously.
Second motion was made by Commissioner Applewhite and
seconded by Commissioner Fields to authorize Sheriff Ingram to begin his
repairs immediately utilizing the portion of the monies related to his damage
from the hail claim. Motion passed
unanimously.
Third motion was made by Commissioner Fields and
seconded by Commissioner Parker to allocate additional funds from the insurance
check to allow Sheriff Ingram to use over and above his prorated amount up to
$32,000.00 to complete repairs for hail damage.
Motion passed unanimously.
8. APPROVE
ORAL AND WRITTEN REPORTS OF COUNTY OFFICIALS
Motion was made by Commissioner Parker and seconded by
Commissioner Applewhite to approve oral and written reports of county
officials. Motion passed unanimously. (SEE ATTACHMENT 03)
9. CONSIDER
AND POSSIBLY APPROVE TREASURER’S REPORT
Motion was made by Commissioner Applewhite and
seconded by Commissioner Parker to approve treasurer’s report. Motion passed unanimously. (SEE ATTACHMENT 04)
10. APPROVE
BUDGET AMENDMENTS
Motion was made by Commissioner Fields and seconded by
Commissioner Riddle to approve budget amendments #25 and #26. Motion passed unanimously. (SEE ATTACHMENT 05)
11. SIGN PAY
ORDERS AND APPROVE PAYMENTS
Motion was made by Commissioner Applewhite and
seconded by Commissioner Parker to sign pay orders and approve payments. Motion passed unanimously. (SEE ATTACHMENT 06)
12. CLOSING
COMMENTS BY COUNTY JUDGE AND COMMISSIONERS, IF ANY
Judge Lee announced that there will be a celebration
at the Civic Center at 10:45 a.m. today to unveil the Vietnam Veterans’
Memorial signage with lunch to follow afterwards.
The Workforce and Economic Prosperity Summit for the
Northeast Texas Regional Alliance will be Wednesday, June 6th, 2018
from 8:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Mt Pleasant Civic Center. Registration is $23.00 if made by May 30th
and $30.00 after May 30th. (SEE ATTACHMENT 07)
Commissioner Fields had two (2) items to comment
on. The first comment was on the
sealcoating on CR 1065. He would like to
be there and offer his help and show some things that have to be done and
believes that they can do up to 3 miles per day.
The second comment was that Roger Ledbetter is over
the shop and any complaints should be addressed to him.
ADJOURN:
Motion was made at 10:02 a.m. to adjourn by Commissioner Applewhite and seconded by Commissioner Parker. Motion passed unanimously.