This information is compiled from approved Minutes of Commissioners’ Court meetings for the month of April and May of 2023 as provided by the District Clerk's ovce.
The Commissioners' Court meetings are opened with invoca - tion and pledges to the American Flag and the Texas Flag.
April 10, 2023
The following items were approved:
• Je Kloc, Watkins Agency approved for broker for Em - ployee Health Benefits.
• Donation of $1,650.00 from Lynn Payton for Precinct No, 3.
• Line-Item Transfers as presented.
• Accounts Payable. • County Sheriff and Jail Report subject to audit.
• County & District Clerk's Report subject to audit.
• County Treasurer's Report subject to audit.
• Justice of the Peace Report subject to audit.
• Minutes of Previous Com -
missioners Court meetings.
The following items were tabled: • Creation for a Bail Bond Board for 30 days.
• County Attorney's bill for Hot Check Software.
• Donation from Chuck Ney for Precinct No. 3 1,650.00.
• Part-Time Grant-Writer until budget hearings.
There was discussion on FEMA status.
No change in Burn Ban Sta - tus. Burn Ban lifted as of March 9, 2023.
April 24, 2023
The following items were approved:
• Donation for Precinct No. 3 from Chuck Ney for $1,650.00.
• Line-Item Transfers as presented.
• Accounts Payable with the addition of 2 bills.
The following items were tabled: Continued -
• Action for Partial Abandonment of CR 272 off of CR 266 a Class 3 road in Precinct No. 2.
• Sheriff's Specialized Reporting System for Sheriff Department.
• Body Cameras and Taser Systems for Sheriff Department.
There was discussion on County Attorney's Software bill for Hot Check Software.
There was no update on FEMA Project.
No change in Burn Ban Status. Burn Ban lifted as of March 9, 2023.
The following items were approved:
• Minutes from previous Meetings.
• Approve and recognize the County Historical Commission Appointees for FY 2023-2024.
Commissioner Greg McGregor abstained. (See Appointees list below)
• Approve Body Cameras and Taser Systems for Sheriff Department for $117,150.80 for (5) years.
• Approve Letter to Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts for Unclaimed Property Capital Credits for Counties.
• Line-Item Transfers as presented.
• Accounts Payable
• County & District Clerk's Report subject to audit.
• Justice of the Peace Report subject to audit which showed the following:
• County Sheriff and Jail Report subject to audit.
The following items were tabled: • Sheriff's Specialized Reporting System waiting on third bid.
• County Treasurer's Report until May 16, 2023.
Action for Partial Abandonment of County Road 272 San Saba County Precinct No. 2 died for lack of a motion.
County Budget Workshop announced to be held May 16, 2023, at 9 a.m.
No action on FEMA Status. No change in Burn Ban Status. Burn Ban lifted as of March 9, 2023.
SS County Historical Commission
Robert Baugh (Pct. #3) Lynn S. Blankenship (Pct. #1) Joe Ellis Jr. Dona G. Hill (Pct. #2) Pat S. Johnson (Pct. #2) Forrest McGregor Jason Phillips Cindy H. Prater (Pct. #4) Aileen M. Roberts (Pct. #3) Sarah Saldivar (Pct. #4) Marker Chairman
Jerry Blankenship (Pct. #1) Ex-officio Membership Jody Fauley, County Judge
May 16, 2023
It was noted the County Treasurer's Report would be presented next meeting.
Budget Workshop May 16, 2023, 9 a.m. (immediately following this meeting) for Department Heads and County Officials.
The following items were approved: • Accounts Payable
May 24, 2023
There was a presentation by Pat Pool on County Soil Conservation Dams - requesting $8,000 from County for repairs and upkeep of dams.
There was a presentation by David Williams TDEM on Disaster Pay Policies for County Employee Manuals There was discussion on County Sheriff's specialized Reporting
Continued - The following items were approved:
• Accept sealed bid for 1992 Ford F700 Dump Truck Precinct No. 2 from Triple 'S' Construction for $2,500.00.
• Approve Order and Resolution authorizing Texas Opioids Litigation Allergan Texas Statement.
• Line-Item Transfers as presented.
• Accounts Payable.
• County Treasurer's Report subject to audit.
The following items were tabled:
• Discussion only on Radio Communications within San Saba County for Upcoming 2023 Eclipse. Will discuss next meeting.
No action taken on FEMA status.
No change in Burn Ban Status. Burn Ban lifted as of March 9, 2023.
Dates for future Commissioners Court meetings are on the County Website: <https://www. co.san-saba.tx.us/> under Public Notices. The Public is welcome to attend all Commissioners’ Court meetings.