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Commissioners map courthouse, annex and EMS station upgrades; Medic 5 set for closed‑session review
Summary
The court outlined facility priorities including courthouse door/access control renovations, annex parking and beautification, and several EMS station needs; the judge said Medic 5 in Moulton will be discussed in executive session to review purchase/renovation options.
Lavaca County commissioners on March 10 ran through a multi‑item facilities agenda that prioritized courthouse security and door renovations, an annex parking and entrance redesign, and a series of EMS station upgrades and possible new medic stations.
County Judge (presiding) described the courthouse door renovation project and said staff had filed for antiquities permits with the Texas Historical Commission; Michael Wick, the county’s IT department head, told the court that after difficulties reaching THC staff the county was making progress and expected antiquities permits by the end of the week. "...we are we're at the stage of filing for antiquities permit," Wick said, noting improved traction after persistent follow‑up.
The judge said annex work will trigger parking‑lot revamps and asked the court to consider architectural/engineering review for entrance design and handicap access concerns. He listed the top five priorities for county capital planning: (1) courthouse security/door renovations, (2) annex parking lot and frontage, (3) EMS station replacements or upgrades (including proposals for new medic stations), (4) review of the jail as trends emerge, and (5) Medic 5 in Moulton, which the judge said will be the subject of an executive‑session discussion about potential acquisition or renovation.
EMS Director Michael Furr and other staff described cramped sleeping quarters and small bays at several stations and supported exploring new facilities. Commissioners and staff agreed to return with specific plans and cost estimates, and the judge said he would present options to the court in coming months.
