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Erath County takes no action on burn ban; resident thanks county and volunteers
Summary
During public comment Cindy Shipman thanked county staff and volunteers and the court took no action on a proposed burn ban after staff reported drought-index values in the low 20s. The court also reported it will maintain an intervention on a project called 'Dinosaur Longshore' with testimony due the following day.
The Erath County Commissioners Court heard public comment April 7 and declined to impose a burn ban after staff reported drought-index values in the low 20s.
In public comment, Cindy Shipman identified herself and thanked the court for funding travel to a Texas Historical Commission program and for staff assistance that helped residents without internet access. “My name is Cindy Shipman. I live out in Precinct 4,” she said, and praised county staff and volunteers who have helped residents file forms and complete applications.
On the burn-ban item, staff reported drought-index values in the low 20s and recommended taking no action. The court asked if any member disagreed; when none spoke up, the court took no action on imposing a burn ban.
The presiding officer also updated the court on a county intervention on a matter called 'Dinosaur Longshore' related to two bridge locations, saying the county has intervened and that testimony is due the next day at 5:00 p.m. No formal action was taken on that item during the special session.
The meeting closed after a reminder about a regional planning meeting later that day.
