Cleaning option to be reviewed

By Melinda L. Lucas

Courthouse cleaning options during the ongoing medical leave for county employee Sherry Garvin was the main focus of Monday’s meeting of the Shackelford County elected officials, but no action was taken and a special meeting set March 7 to continue looking at solutions.

Garvin has been ill for several months, and Courthouse employees have been trying to keep up with basic cleaning. Commissioners are also concerned that the wooden blinds are due for “oiling,” along with several other projects that can’t be performed by office workers.

More information is being obtained from a couple of professional cleaning companies, as well as the possibilities of getting clients from the Walker-Sayle Unit to help.

The item was tabled until next Monday.

Subdivision Discussion

County attorney Rollin Rauschl suggested that commissioners consider implementing formal regulations for subdivisions in unincorporated portions of the county, pointing out that there are already plans for a large subdivision in Precinct 4.

Rauschl noted that having the regulations in place  will give the county more control over water, sewer, and roads within evolving subdivisions.

The commissioners agreed to continue the discussion and be prepared at the next meeting to set a time for a public hearing.

Other Business

•The commissioners ordered a Constitutional Amendment Election for May 7 and also consolidated all voting precincts to the Courthouse for early voting and election day.

•The commissioners and their hands plan to meet Thursday morning, March 3 to trim hedges, sweep and load leaves, and perform other cleanup work on the Courthouse Square.

•Elected officials authorized approval of statewide opioid settlement agreements per recommendations from legal counsel.