The Commissioners Court met Tuesday with only three of its members present. Not attending the meeting were County Judge Brint Carlton and Commissioner Barry Burton.
The Court approved up to $30,000 for the Road and Bridge Department to rent road repair equipment. Road and Bridge Engineer Clark Slacum said his department is beginning its annual road repair season. The primary piece of equipment that will on occasion need renting is a Bomag Recycler. Slacum indicated his request would preempt his having to wait permission until the following week from the Commissioners if his department’s Bomag breaks down while doing road repairs. He added that the rental equipment supplier is in Houston and normally it takes a day to get the equipment to Orange when it is in stock.
Maintenance Director Kurt Guidry requested the Commissioners approve his purchasing of a band saw for his department. Guidry informed the Court that his department has a couple of projects at the jail and airport involving the construction of cabinets which a band saw will be very useful inside the carpenter shop. The request was approved for the $549 purchase of a Delta Model 14-inch steel frame band saw.
The Court was to hold a discussion about a possible animal shelter for Orange County. Commissioner David Dubose who chaired the meeting asked the item be tabled until further notice because the group that requested it be on the agenda contacted him asking for more time before the idea of a county animal shelter is discussed.
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