Brown County Commissioners met Monday morning, September 21, with all present and Commissioner Joel Kelton presiding in the absence of County Judge Paul Lilly. The following business was conducted.
- The Brown County burn ban remains off.
- Voted 4-0 to opt out of presidential order regarding payroll taxes.
- Held a public hearing on the proposed budget for 20-21. There was no one present to speak.
- Voted 4-0 to approve adoption of the proposed county budget.
- Voted 4-0 to approve setting of salaries of elected officials. Those are as follows: County Judge – $82,072.16 annually; County Court at Law Judge – $193,400 annually; County Clerk – $60,148.07 annually; District Clerk – $60,148.07 annually; Justices of the Peace Pct. #1,2,3,& 4 – $51,204.85 annually; County Treasurer – $60,148.07 annually; County Tax Assessor/Collector – $60,148.07 annually; County Sheriff – $77,829.01 annually; District Attorney – $2,500 county supplement annually; County Attorney – $124,412.03 annually; Constables #1,2,3 & 4 – $42,147.33 annually; Commissioners – Pct. #1,2,3 & 4 – $60,148.07 annually; District Judge County Supplement – $12,610.59. It was noted that every county employee received a 5% raise, or $2,000, whichever was greater.
- Voted 4-0 to adopt the proposed tax rate of 0.5776. This tax rate will effectively raise more taxes for maintenance and operations than last year’s rate by 1.32%. Of the 0.5776, the General Fund Rate accounts for 0.4677, the Debt Service Rate is 0.0193, the Road and Flood Rate is 0.0906.
- Voted 4-0 to approve action regarding county personnel changes in cleaning services at the courthouse.
- Took no action regarding agreement between Brown County and Allison Bass & Magee, L.L.P. in reference to redistricting of Brown County. It was noted that this agreement was approved in 2018.
- Took no action on a request for reimbursement of money for firefighting foam used on an oilfield tank battery fire on September 2, 2020 on FM 2492.
- Took no action regarding ratification of the Brown County Inter Local Agreement for Dispatch Services.