WASHINGTON CO. COMMISSIONERS TO CONSIDER AWARDING JAIL KITCHEN PROJECT

  

Washington County Commissioners will return from the Thanksgiving holiday to a packed agenda on Tuesday.

Among the items to consider will be a recommendation from DRG Architects on the evaluation of competitive sealed proposals, determination of best value, and the possible award of a contract for the Washington County Jail kitchen additions and renovations. 

Another item is a memorandum of understanding between the county and the county judge’s office, pertaining to the purpose and scope of work to be completed through Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds.  The funding is for the jail kitchen and courthouse landscaping projects.

The court will also vote on a resolution of support for legislation exempting counties from certain motor fuel taxes.  The proposed resolution, as included in the agenda packet for the meeting, states rising fuel costs are significantly impacting county budgets and cites motor fuel tax exemptions that have been provided to volunteer fire departments and public schools.

There will also be a resolution authorizing an application through the Office of the Governor’s Homeland Security grant program for surveillance and security cameras at the Washington County Expo.

Commissioners will later take up an item to enter into negotiations with Tom Green County for the sale of school land in Tom Green County.  The potential sale is in reference to Walling Pecan Road; the agenda reads that Washington County and Tom Green County both acknowledge the widening of the road is necessary for citizens of Tom Green County.  Commissioners at their meeting on October 29^th mentioned the possibility of selling about 5 acres.

The Engineering and Development Services Department will provide its quarterly report.  The Texas Extension Education Association will make a presentation to the court, as well.

Also on Tuesday, commissioners will consider:

• A public hearing and possible vote regarding changing the name of Machemehl Road in Precinct 3 to Old Bryan Road.
• A property access agreement between the county and David Alan Wellmann for a drainage project along Dannheim Road in Precinct 3.
• Approval of the 2025 renewal contract for participation in the Washington County rotation log for towing services for abandoned, impounded, junked and disabled vehicles.  The next item will be a resolution for the county judge to enter into contracts for participation in the rotation log for towing services with towing companies in Washington County, for the safety and protection of individuals forced into non-consent tow situations. 
• Moving the commissioners court meeting dates of Tuesday, December 23^rd to Monday, December 22^nd and Tuesday, December 31^st to Monday, December 30^th due to the holidays.
• Approval of the 2025 Chapelton Vineyard right-of-way permit application. 
• Contracts for representation of indigent defendants for district court.
• A budget amendment and line item transfer.
• Approval of a bond for District Clerk Kimberly Boyce.

Commissioners will meet Tuesday at 9 a.m. at the Washington County Courthouse.