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Key outcomes (votes at a glance)

- Gravel vendors approved (Agenda item 6): The court accepted three vendors for post-oak pit run with red binder and screened gravel (bid numbers 1784, 1785 and 1786) to provide stockpile, plant pickup and delivery pricing. Motion made by Precinct 3, second by Precinct 4; motion passed unanimously.

- Seal-coating bids (Agenda item 7): Commissioners approved advertising for bids to seal-coat and reseal county roads, with bid opening scheduled for 10:30 a.m. April 11, 2025 at the county auditor's office. Motion made by Precinct 3, second by Precinct 4; motion passed unanimously.

- Personnel bonds (Agenda items 10 and 11): The court approved bonds for Robert Baker (part-time deputy) and Jennifer Wright (investigator) to the Lavaca County Sheriff's Office. Motions passed unanimously.

- Division and gas orders (Agenda items 21 and 22): The court approved a gas division order related to Hurd Enterprises Ltd. and Lavaca County as receiver in cause number 20220424944 CV and a division order between Baytex Energy and Lavaca County covering specified wells; motions passed unanimously.

- Auditor role for grant payments (Agenda item 23): The court authorized the county auditor to be assigned the role of payment processor in the \"TDA-GO\" grant-management system for the Texas CDBG 2025-2026 project grant (motion passed unanimously). The court noted GrantWorks and the county auditor will coordinate payment processing.

- Insurance renewal (Agenda item 24): The court approved renewal of 2025-2026 property and contents coverage through the Texas Association of Counties Risk Management Pool; commissioners asked the auditor to follow up on valuation/inflation clauses with the pool.

- Surplus and IT transfers (Agenda items 25 and 26): The court approved transfer of obsolete IT equipment from the tax assessor-collector's office to the IT department and declared other tax-assessor items surplus; motions passed unanimously.

Items tabled or receiving no action

- RFQ for bridge engineering (Agenda item 29): Commissioners discussed advertising a request for qualifications for engineering services on county bridges that do not meet TxDOT specs. Several commissioners asked for more detail on scope and costs. Judge and commissioners voted to table the item for further review and to consult the county attorney on procurement approach.

- Property negotiation (Agenda item 30): The court held an executive session on a possible property purchase/exchange at 400 and 412 North Texana and returned to open session without making a motion; the judge will continue negotiations with the landowners. No vote or purchase authorization occurred.

Why it matters

The approvals clear procurement, personnel and grant-administration steps needed for ongoing road maintenance, grants and county operations. Tabling the engineering RFQ and taking no final action on the property item preserves the court's flexibility to seek further legal and technical guidance before committing county funds.

Ending

The court adjourned and scheduled its next regular meeting for April 14, 2025 at 10 a.m.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","March 25, 2025 Regular Called Meeting Lavaca County, Texas Commissioners Court","oneSentenceSummary","The court approved multiple routine items on the consent agenda and separate motions: vendor bids for gravel, advertisement for seal-coating bids, personnel bonds, division orders and grant-administration assignments; item 29 (engineer RFQ) was tabled and item 30 (property negotiations) received no action after executive session.","taxTitle","Lavaca County, Texas","taxId",69547,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6101234,"Commissioners ratify existing burn ban after recent weather changes",49,2961000,3010000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2809792-3507fe3bb36c9bc92707aa7a959f46b6&start=2961&end=3010","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2809792-3507fe3bb36c9bc92707aa7a959f46b6/thumbnail_2961000.jpg","/articles/6101234/Lavaca-County/Texas/Commissioners-ratify-existing-burn-ban-after-recent-weather-changes","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6101234-18860cf36018806b2d7eda8243f0483f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771120805&Signature=HRgTe8vJxyr5Ks5RtPcMATGhSfZtn3H5SiejxNctsA9TuHUKHGaTNBDR0kh5XfnFXGSKDIJ~p7TG7Ht9klCvlQglgF0GHrisHseJgPxEUjxG0MXyTcyPP7AasodhMYHzHzEm~rkxCtjxpOBeV1vSl0wcgDvmom0RL3nhR0GjaoW9I7g0gpUGvnba--p6WtlPX4kRnmE5qoPS-F6yH-F4I2Z00~bCqlRc4MUNMhsg2FiVpMuBBUP-bKFzGXiRzblSCVLbOBWQ9mye~2~T7BuBCusQOyFssLFRg32E8AwCYAzsiVjl9GPf3uaLOkpMT~6KeBxprSeJAbR84e~jRpURcA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Lavaca County commissioners ratified a burn ban and the county judge's executive order enacted last week.

Fire officials reported the county's relative index readings (reported as 05:51 at the meeting) and noted recent fluctuations. Chief Tim Decker told the court the reading had fallen and then climbed again; commissioners voted to ratify the burn ban order on a motion by Precinct 3, seconded by Precinct 4. The court recorded a unanimous voice vote.

Why it matters

The ratification keeps county restrictions on open burning in place for the period specified by the judge's order; the judge said the ban would remain in effect for up to 90 days unless the court or weather intervenes.

Ending

The court asked the public to heed the burn ban and expressed hope for rain to alleviate the dry conditions.","The court ratified the county judge's recent executive order continuing the burn ban; county fire chief reported current index readings.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6101239,"Commissioners approve final plat for Ben Rose Acres subdivision in Precinct 2",147,2805000,2952000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2809792-3507fe3bb36c9bc92707aa7a959f46b6&start=2805&end=2952","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2809792-3507fe3bb36c9bc92707aa7a959f46b6/thumbnail_2805000.jpg","/articles/6101239/Lavaca-County/Texas/Commissioners-approve-final-plat-for-Ben-Rose-Acres-subdivision-in-Precinct-2","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6101239-9b6bc2fd254721dafc18ea64fa92262c/orig.mp4?Expires=1771120805&Signature=kW7TKPzu44MDeeylH7C~dQ7BFRbnQ55i9zjCtFPdzWtDAYPQ8IxV4fJcTGHNUkKji6ybQoOPgLGIHa6HFlBcV1vF2~WsrIqWPWZp4mCqlMmu8RLh6nxvzlOSFjAYGGTFYGTsFQWo0iTwZE6cIEck8A4Y6LXyaJZwQJhbEPd5G7FlfHDXi7U3UMMXI4lBn0ISPAQVDpX3roOJPF4jDOH0ec9kQO9JGF--WPAEx~06bwueeUAQ1JV115aIQBeHIorBgK6z6WInce2fESDujiR0vBbEKcPHdFd9RYdSSE3f87E7xRpbhyjHuB73skOpxV6I21gD95g4H51TSIT96JyIYg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Lavaca County commissioners approved the final plat for Ben Rose Acres, an eight-lot subdivision west of Moulton off County Road 532 submitted by Ryan Pope.

County staff reported the plat was filed and that lots are accessed from County Road 291. The court debated narrow dimensions for some lots but determined the plat meets county subdivision criteria. Motion to approve the final plat was made by Precinct 2 and seconded by Precinct 1; the motion passed by voice vote.

Why it matters

Approving the plat clears the way for lot sales and development under county subdivision standards. Commissioners noted the county should maintain infrastructure planning as development activity increases.

Ending

The court approved the plat with a unanimous voice vote and asked staff to monitor development impacts on county roads and services.","The court approved the final plat for Ben Rose Acres, an eight-lot subdivision off County Road 291 submitted by Ryan Pope; commissioners noted narrow lot configurations but found the plat meets county criteria.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6101244,"Lavaca County proclaims April as Child Abuse Prevention Month and Autism Acceptance Month",383,2233000,2616000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2809792-3507fe3bb36c9bc92707aa7a959f46b6&start=2233&end=2616","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2809792-3507fe3bb36c9bc92707aa7a959f46b6/thumbnail_2233000.jpg","/articles/6101244/Lavaca-County/Texas/Lavaca-County-proclaims-April-as-Child-Abuse-Prevention-Month-and-Autism-Acceptance-Month","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6101244-60ea0777613b5250cf8bbd8a972307a4/orig.mp4?Expires=1771120805&Signature=HSkzvoHYtQ0BdE3l~pPzU445qRyf03ra5QPa61xobZOTDd8wN~wTxP3JO4Fx49jkoee6899EPAYrH7o8VSxGckB6DkDz-mjUIPyFHZlro6k-jNX~MlVuKnnMpiYhuUXElgrd8eXdOicOLQ8mUqxj~6EduslFYIY0M5VNNPSCGzyTXGoS65rSdOM75IISf0XzXGpSXpdZEVqCUNjR5D6tpo06RZcSok52loSs19-TZkaDiN~ghuUSIv81j8ljXg2mn6KnA0GFbRQzKzjTpIjQZDSuh-eesqrcStZOSJeRrKV-Nl-027yQWJXrQEDCca7N-QBnu9~fY194GowPEE8Smw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Lavaca County commissioners on Tuesday approved two proclamations recognizing April 2025: one declaring Child Abuse Prevention Month and another declaring Autism Acceptance Month.

The court read both proclamations and voted to approve them after short presentations from local advocates. Diane Novosod, introduced herself as executive director of NormaSos and quoted statewide and county figures: \"In fiscal year 2024, approximately 293,950 Texas children were reported as victims of abuse or neglect. In Lavaca County, 189 children were designated victims of abuse or neglect,\" she said, adding that prevention \"takes the whole community.\" The motion to approve the Child Abuse Prevention Month proclamation was made by Precinct 2 and seconded by Precinct 1; the motion passed by voice vote.

Destiny Siptak, executive director of Turtle Wing Foundation, spoke in support of recognizing April as Autism Acceptance Month and described the foundation's mission serving rural children with learning challenges. The court approved the autism proclamation on a motion by Precinct 4, seconded by Precinct 3; the voice vote passed.

Why it matters

Both proclamations are ceremonial actions that the court said aim to raise public awareness and encourage partnerships between agencies, schools and the community. County leaders posed for photos with agency representatives following the votes.

Ending

The court printed and filed the proclamations and directed staff to coordinate photo opportunities with the presenting organizations.","Commissioners approved proclamations declaring April 2025 as Child Abuse Prevention Month and Autism Acceptance Month and posed for photos with agency representatives.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6101247,"Lavaca County officials back radio upgrades, discuss combined EMS/EOC/dispatch facility and endorse state aid for rural EMS",1296,3024000,4320000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2809792-3507fe3bb36c9bc92707aa7a959f46b6&start=3024&end=4320","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2809792-3507fe3bb36c9bc92707aa7a959f46b6/thumbnail_3024000.jpg","/articles/6101247/Lavaca-County/Texas/Lavaca-County-officials-back-radio-upgrades-discuss-combined-EMSEOCdispatch-facility-and-endorse-state-aid-for-rural-EMS","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6101247-c9f19e138aae5ed6543d6f8dee620950/orig.mp4?Expires=1771120805&Signature=JdocdN8J5HkGk3pl8ZRbsFqXsneZFBcMQRfCU8tEF5N7KQZF2LDbYahtS9p8DS2BlwDWJ5~S6j8R3PnTf~3Fp29yXW4xy~bv2o-vTG4FnO-wKz-js3vK0kDAk9WaeFXw4iRM3UX4qzA9hswO5V0xmPbjUGREf4eO5~8xASldj5NexrlL~gW~MBcWEWtxJnRnn4ujrSfnC79ja7f3lG0r~7CrMrD4Bp7zwThTyeOH3DpO7N9byUO1hawcPk93t7InvZ28eTD1M9wYTIbczXGAa4pSly4fmmEEMzjgP3cPdnh4UHxh7UuZtU8eXx6v~xsVi81u4bV8GIuQtHYvKYEX9w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Lavaca County commissioners on Tuesday approved an update from the county telecommunications committee that puts the county's radio system into a final phase and endorsed a resolution urging state lawmakers to provide targeted funding for rural emergency medical services.

The committee report, delivered by EMS Director and telecommunications committee chair Michael Firth, said the county's radio system will add a fourth talk channel and is on track for completion by June. \"The radio project is entering its last phase. It will be completed by June with adding of the fourth talk channel in the system,\" Firth said during the meeting. Commissioners voted to accept the telecommunications update (motion by Precinct 3, second by Precinct 4; motion passed unanimously).

Why it matters: county emergency responders rely on the shared radio system for interoperability among law enforcement, fire and EMS. Firth said better interoperability includes programming and trade visits with neighboring counties and Harris County to improve console and talk-group operation.

Committee findings and immediate needs

Firth reported several operational constraints driving discussion of a single, combined facility to house EMS, emergency management (the county EOC) and communications/dispatch. He said the EMS station at 906 N. Texana is at a dangerous intersection for emergency apparatus exits, lacks sufficient crew quarters and administrative space, and cannot absorb an additional staffed ambulance without adding vehicle and personnel space. Firth said the county recorded 103 \"status 0\" events in 2024\u0014periods when no Lavaca County ambulances were available.

He told the court that dispatch operations at the sheriff's office are cramped, with roughly 60 square feet per dispatcher during a 12-hour shift and inadequate supervisor office and IT space. The committee is considering a consolidated three-in-one building to free space elsewhere (for example repurposing existing EMS administrative space for other county needs), provide a properly wired emergency operations center and give dispatch room for equipment and private supervisory interviews.

On planning and next steps, the committee recommends further study and possible formation of a building committee to scope IT needs, site options and cost estimates before any design or funding decisions.

State funding support

Also on Tuesday commissioners unanimously approved a resolution supporting Senate Bill 1377 and House Bill 3000, which proponents say would provide critical funding for rural EMS. Firth told the court he's testified for the legislation in Austin and estimated the funding could be \"upwards of $350,000 for our county sized population\" to help purchase ambulances or other assets. Motion to approve the resolution was made by Precinct 2 and seconded by Precinct 1; motion passed unanimously.

What commissioners said

Commissioners acknowledged workforce and space pressures, including sheriff's office and jail space needs, and urged planning for 2-, 5- and 10-year facility needs. The court also discussed seeking grants for a mobile EOC trailer and shared backup arrangements with the city of Shiner if the county's EOC becomes unavailable.

Next steps and caveats

The court approved only the telecommunications update and the resolution supporting state EMS funding; no design contract or site decision for a combined facility was made. Commissioners asked staff and the judge to develop a scope and timeline for a possible building committee and to pursue grant opportunities. Any construction or property acquisition would require separate motions and public approvals.

Ending

The county judge and commissioners praised county first responders and telecommunicators for ongoing service and directed staff to return with more detailed cost and site information if the court wishes to pursue a consolidated facility.
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