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Sheriff reports 35 in county jail; environmental and 911 updates given
Summary
The Sheriff’s Office reported a jail population of 35 (31 males, 4 females), open positions and staff changes; the environmental officer and 911 reported septic permit and addressing updates.
At the Jan. 23 meeting Chief Garrett Durrenberger reported that Burleson County’s jail had 35 people—31 males and 4 females—and that several positions in the Sheriff’s Department are open. The minutes note that Shawn Edwards is returning full time to the Sheriff’s Department.
Robbie Myers, serving as Environmental Officer, reported 280 new septic permits issued in 2022 and nine so far in 2023. The 911 office reported 433 new addresses in 2022 and stated there was a 100% match from telephone to residence to street addressing.
The minutes record these tallies and personnel notes but do not include follow‑up plans for staffing, jail capacity, or impacts on services. No public comments on these items are recorded.
