RAILROAD TRACKS, COURTHOUSE, AND COMP TIME CONCERN THE AUSTIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

  

What to do with a railroad track connected to a now closed military defense plant in Sealy is a concern for an executive session of the Austin County Commissioners today (Friday).

Austin County Judge Carolyn Bilski says the closed session deals with the tracks to allowed the BAE Corporation, which closed a few months ago, to ship out their Mine Resistant Ambush Protection vehicles.

 

The Austin County Commissioners are dealing with railroad tracks, a leaky courthouse, and comp time over the next few days.
The Austin County Commissioners are dealing with railroad tracks, a leaky courthouse, and comp time over the next few days.

The BAE plant manufactured these military vehicles for many years before the contract to construct them was given to a plant in Oskosh Wisconsin.  The plant has a surplus of the vehicles and they have been giving them to various communities.  The Austin County Sheriff’s office received one as did the Brenham Police Department.

The Austin County Commissioners meet again Monday in regular session to discuss a full agenda. Judge Bilski says it is budget time and they are running into problems about compensation.  She says they have several issues about how to grant comp time for salaried workers, especially those who deal with emergencies.

 

The County Commissioners will also deal with the Transportation Infrastructure grant to repair roads damaged due to oil and gas production.  Judge Bilski says they have centered in on what particular roads need to be fixed.

She says the courthouse remains a concern for her and the commissioners.  They have been examining the 54 year old building for several weeks since some heavy rains revealed several areas of leaks.  Judge Bilski says the courthouse was intended for a double use as a bomb shelter and this has added to some structural problems.

The Austin County Commissioners meet Monday morning at nine at the courthouse in Bellville.

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