WASHINGTON CO. COMMISSIONERS TO DISCUSS PURCHASE OF NEW FLAGPOLE FOR COURTHOUSE ROOF
Washington County Commissioners will meet Tuesday to consider the purchase of a new flagpole for the county courthouse.
Commissioners will potentially sign off on the purchase of a 50-foot counter balanced flagpole with a six-foot mounting base, to be installed on the roof of the courthouse.
The item was initially discussed in commissioners court June 18th, when the county approved a contract with DK Haney Roofing, Inc. to replace the roof of the courthouse, courthouse annex and probation annex.
At that meeting, County Facilities Manager Bobby Branham explained the replacement plans included removing the out-of-service radio tower on the roof with a flagpole.
Branham said while the flagpole would be shorter than the radio tower, but it would be able to fly a 12x18-foot flag and allow for easier handling of Christmas lights. He said work on the roof is expected to begin sometime next month.
Also on the agenda, commissioners will act upon possible extension of a lease agreement with the City of Brenham for the 911 dispatch center at 301 North Baylor Street.
At its meeting July 11th, the Brenham City Council agreed to renew the lease for two more years. The county has been renting the facility ever since it took over dispatching duties from the city several years ago.
The court will also consider an interlocal agreement with the volunteer fire departments in the county for fire protection services. In addition, it will go through a series of monthly reports.
Commissioners will also consider:
- A supplemental easement and right-of-way agreement, release and easement pay schedule between the county and AEP Texas Inc., concerning property in Tom Green County.
- An amendment to operating agreement food services with Aramark Correctional Services, LLC.
Commissioners will meet Tuesday morning at 9 a.m., at the Washington County Courthouse.