At today’s meeting of the Brown County Commissioners Court, a schedule was adopted for requested bids on repair work at the County-owned juvenile justice center known as The Oaks – Rite of Passage.  That building recently underwent some major plumbing repairs performed by Black Plumbing.  Needed now are foundation repair and tile repair.  The Commissioners voted to accept sealed bids for each job through January 13, 2023, and to open the bids at the Commissioners Court meeting on January 17.  The tile repairs are contingent upon first receiving a negative test for asbestos.  The Commissioners voted to employ King Consultants out of Abilene for the asbestos tests.  If interested in bidding on either of these jobs, contact the County Judge’s office at the Brown County Courthouse.

In other business:

*** The Commissioners took no action on a burn ban, leaving the current “no burn ban” status in effect.

*** The Commissioners voted to fund the Brownwood Public Library $30,000 in the current fiscal year, same as last year.

*** The Commissioners voted to keep the same 13 holidays in 2023 as were observed in 2022, plus one new one.  On a 3-1 vote, approval was given for a 14th holiday on Monday, July 3.  Voting yes were Commissioners Gary Worley, Larry Traweek, and Wayne Shaw.  Voting no was Commissioner Joel Kelton.

(Please note:  the above photograph is a file photo, not taken at today’s meeting.)