The San Saba County Commissioners’ Court met for a regular meeting on Friday, February 19th, in the District Courtroom. Judge Byron Theodosis called the meeting to order at 1:32 p.m. Commissioner Pat Pool gave the invocation and led everyone in pledges to the American flag and the Texas flag.
Audience for Concerned Citizens For Public Comment:
None.
Action Items:
1. Approve or Correct and Approve Minutes of Previous Commissioners’ Court Meeting(s).
Decision: The item was tabled.
County Official and Departmental Reports:*
2. County/District Clerk: Approve Subject to Audit or Reject Clerk's Report;
3. County Treasurer: Approve Subject to Audit or Reject Treasurer's Report;
4. County Justice of the Peace: Approve Subject to Audit or Reject JP Report; and
5. County Sheriff and Jail: Approve Subject to Audit or Reject Sheriff's Jail Report.
Decision: The County Official and Departmental Reports were all tabled. Non-Action Departmental Reports:
1. County Extension Agents
2. Count - Damage Management Technician Report (Trapper)
3. Other Departments (if any)
None.
Special Action Items (and Non-Action Items):
1. Approve or Reject Declaration Of Disaster For San Saba County:
Ms. Hardy reported there are 20 pallets of water and 500 blankets coming from the State. She is not sure when they will arrive, but they will all be given away. She also received information that FEMA is also supposed to send 20 pallets of water and possibly some MRE’s. Ms. Hardy reported they have been giving out water, six bottles per vehicle this week.
Ms. Hardy was given information that all wells in the Richland Springs Special Utilities District had gone down. At the time of this meeting, San Saba and Richland Springs were under a Boil Water Notice.
Decision: The Commissioners unanimously approved the Declaration Of Disaster For San Saba County.
2. Discuss and Take Possible Action on The Introduction of San Saba Fiber Community Feedback Presented by Jason Phillips:
Decision: The item was tabled. 3. Accept or Reject Resolution To Adopt Regency Bridge Repairs:
Decision: The item was tabled. 4. Presentation F/Y 2019 2020 Audit Presented by Kevin Shahan:
Decision: The item was tabled. 5. Accept Resignation of Former Commissioner Pct. 1 Otis Judkins and Appoint Representative For San Saba Airport Board:
Decision: The Resignation of Former Commissioner Otis Judkins and the Appointment of Commissioner James Lebow for San Saba Airport Board Representative were unanimously approved by the Court.
6. Accept Certificates of Course Completion of Open Meetings Act and Public Information Act Training Completed By James Lebow Pct. 1 Effective 13th day of January 2021:
Decision: The item was tabled. 7. Discuss and Take Possible Action On 2021/2022 Community Development Block Grant Program Application and Eligibility Presented by Public Management Inc:
Decision: The item was tabled.
8. Discuss and Take Possible Action on Installation of Access Control Locks and Door Repairs for San Saba County Jail:
Decision: The item was tabled.
9. Discuss and Take Possible Action on COVID-19:
Ms. Hardy reported that our COVID-19 numbers are down, but there was no testing last week due to the weather. The numbers are down across the state probably also due to the weather.
Ms. Hardy stated the arrival of the vaccines has been postponed, but she has not received word yet on a date. Her office may only get three days notice. As of the date of this meeting, there were 59 on the list to receive the vaccines, and people who fall in the 1A or 1B category are urged to sign up.
(Editor’s Note: Time slots for vaccine shots are currently filled, unless you receive a call from Marsha Hardy.)
Attorney Robinson and Judge Theodosis asked when the second doses would be available for those who have already received the first dose. No information has been received on that yet. The 100 doses being sent by the state are designated for first doses only. The Judge asked the timing on the second dose. Ms. Hardy answered by saying 28-42 days. It was reported that the first dose is 89% effective and the second dose is 95% effective. Ms. Hardy reminded everyone: when you go to get your second vaccine, be sure to tell them that you are needing the second vaccine and not the first when you sign up. Some are designated for first vaccines only.
Ms. Hardy emphasized that those exposed to the virus need to be quarantined for a full 14 days. It was just reported to her office that someone woke up sick with the virus on day 14 of their quarantine.
10. Take Possible Action Concerning Burn Ban (Current Status: Burn Ban LIFTED As of 01-04- 2021):
Decision: The item was tabled.
11. Approve or Reject Proposed Amendments and/or Line Item Transfers:
None.
12. Approve or Reject Proposed Accounts Payable:
All bills were approved to be paid.
13. Discuss Next Commissioners’ Court Date & Time:
The next Commissioners’ Court will be held Monday, March 8th, in the District Courtroom.
14. Adjourn:
Judge Byron Theodosis adjourned the meeting at 1:55 p.m.
The following were in attendance at this meeting: Judge Byron Theodosis; Commissioners: James Lebow and Pat Pool; Kim Wells, District/County Clerk; Marsha Hardy, Emergency Management Coordinator; Sharon Blossman, County Justice of the Peace; Candy Kokernot, Administrative Assistant; County Attorney Randy Robinson; and Djuana Payton, Reporter with the San Saba News & Star.