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Commissioners ratify existing burn ban after recent weather changes
Summary
The court ratified the county judge's recent executive order continuing the burn ban; county fire chief reported current index readings.
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.
