WASHINGTON CO. COMMISSIONERS LOOK OVER SCHOOL LAND REPORTS, ISSUE PROCLAMATIONS
Washington County Commissioners discussed distribution of school land revenues at today’s (Tuesday) meeting.
Commissioners distribute revenue from school land in Tom Green County to Brenham and Burton ISD annually, based on average daily attendance (ADA). The revenue comes from mineral rights, along with farming and hunting leases.
This year, Brenham ISD received $261,590.12 based on its ADA of 9.15 percent, while Burton ISD received $24,144.59 on its ADA of 8.45 percent.
The Washington County Permanent School Fund’s balance, as of September 30th, was $1,329,460, the same as its balance on October 1, 2017.
Receipts and disbursements equaled out, at just above $330,000. Of that, the land earned $237.777.22 from farming leases, and $71,075.52 from hunting leases, with $21,267.45 as interest.
The court also granted a request to lower speed limits on Gilmore Road and Muery Road, in Precinct 3, to 35 mph. The limits affect Gilmore Road from Highway 36 North to Wolf Creek Road, and Muery Road from FM 390 to Gilmore Road.
A petition had been started to reduce the speed limit on these roads, out of concern for pedestrians. Commissioner Joy Fuchs noted that if a county road does not have a speed limit posted, the speed limit is 60 mph for that road. The new limit will be effective as soon as the signs go up for it.
Commissioners also issued a proclamation honoring Judge Eddie Harrison. County Clerk Beth Rothermel said Harrison “doesn’t seek out these accolades, but rather, they come to him”. Commissioner Kirk Hanath said he “earned the respect of the commissioners court and the community long before today”. Harrison thanked the commissioners, saying it has been an honor to be a part of Washington County.
The court issued a second proclamation, recognizing October 15-19 as Texas Chamber of Commerce Week in Washington County. Commissioner Fuchs called the Chamber “a great organization that takes care of our businesses”, while Commissioner Hanath said “other counties dream of having our self-sustaining economy”.
In conclusion, the court received a series of reports from the Sheriff, county 911, IT Department, EMS, and Veterans Service Officer.