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Court debates Petrie Building relocation and new county landfill access policy
Summary
Commissioners debated moving the treasurer and auditor to the Petrie Building, office relocations and a plan to allow county commissioners one week per month to use the county landfill for county trash; broadband connectivity and remodeling timelines were central concerns and some measures were approved with conditions.
The court discussed a set of operational items including relocation of the treasurer and auditor to the Petrie Building, how to use newly purchased county facilities and whether commissioners should be able to use the county landfill one week each month to avoid tipping fees.
Commissioners expressed concerns about internet connectivity at the Petrie Building, workspace availability, records storage and remodeling timelines. Some commissioners said the Petrie Building was underused and urged moving the auditor and treasurer there once connectivity and remodeling are in place; others said they would not move until reliable broadband and sufficient office and records space are available.
On solid‑waste operations, a motion passed to permit county commissioners to use the county landfill during the third week of each month (Wednesdays and Fridays before mid‑afternoon) for county trash, subject to TCEQ rules and a list of allowable materials. Commissioners instructed staff to produce clear protocols and to consult TCEQ about pallets, construction debris and contaminated materials before expanding use.
No final action was taken on a wholesale relocation of commissioner offices; staff were directed to produce timelines, bids for remodeling and AT&T/Spectrum connectivity proposals for follow‑up consideration.
