WASHINGTON CO. COMMISSIONERS TO REVISIT LOCAL DISASTER DECLARATION
Washington County Commissioners will take up action Tuesday on the county’s recently issued local disaster declaration.
Wednesday, County Judge John Durrenberger signed a seven-day local state of disaster declaration due to the public health emergency of COVID-19. The declaration was discussed in an emergency meeting Thursday of Washington County Commissioners, who opted to table an extension of the agreement through May 31st.
Also in session Tuesday, the court will act on approval of an AirMedCare Network municipal site membership for the county, as well as a preferred provider agreement between Baylor Scott and White and Washington County EMS.
Commissioners will also meet in executive session to discuss economic development negotiations with Brenham Economic Development Director Susan Cates, before reopening regular session to take any action discussed. Brenham and Washington County have approved their ends of an interlocal agreement that allows Cates to speak with commissioners in executive session.
Cates previously talked with commissioners about an ongoing economic development project called “Silver Crayon”, but was unable to speak much on it in open session, stating it is still a “confidential and competitive project”.
Commissioners will also consider:
- Appointing Durrenberger and Commissioner Joy Fuchs as co-agents to make decisions regarding the Tom Green County school lands and Concho Valley Solar.
- Authorization to refinance two new motor graders currently financed through Deere Credit, Inc.
- A request to allocate IT Machinery and Equipment budget for the purchase of a network attached storage device for video storage.
- Monthly reports from several county departments and offices.
Commissioners will meet Tuesday morning at 9 a.m., at the Washington County Courthouse.