County Accepts Paving Bid
Glasscock County Commissioners accepted the Reese Albert Company’s low bid of $177,457 for the 2002 paving project. The project consists of seven miles of County Road 185 ($161,434) and the parking area around the Community Center ($16,023). The bid includes $7,000 extra for “hot mix” paving around the Community Center. County Engineer Dan Glass said the “hot mix” is not necessarily better than the less expensive aggregate paving, but he added, “It’s prettier, and there will be less tracking into the building. However, it will need to be sealed in a couple of years to prevent cracking.” Jones Brothers had the second lowest bid ($184,398) and Van Zant Paving was next lowest ($188,992) of the five bids submitted.
Eugene Hirt, on behalf of the Glasscock County Community Center Foundation and Community Development Committee, thanked the court for the having the bond election, which resulted in the center being built. He said County Extension Agent Steve Sturtz should be especially commended for his valuable work in getting the center completed, which he said included everything from computers to the septic system. Hirt also mentioned County Treasurer Alan Dierschke’s “good work with caring for the bond monies raised,” and helping with other problems.
The court, in turn, thanked Sturtz, Hirt, Maritha Blalock, and the other members of the foundation who worked for years to make the Community Center a reality. Commissioners decided to honor all these people at the county’s annual appreciation dinner.
No Problem with Emergency Lighting
Dierschke reported that the Community Center does in fact have battery-powered emergency lighting which comes on when power fails. He said the architect demonstrated its use to him, and the lighting level is more than adequate.
The county is withholding $13,000 from contractor N.C. Sturgeon until a water leak in a bathroom wall cavity is repaired and kitchen cabinet drawers are replaced with specified hardwood, rather than particleboard. The source of the water leak is undetermined.
The Glasscock County Animal Protection Agency gave the county $5,300 to use toward the expense of having two predator trappers in the county. The agency’s funds are raised through voluntary assessments paid by county livestock producers.
The court re-appointed Rick Harston as the county’s non-voting member on the state water development board.
The court passed resolutions recognizing National Agriculture Week March 17-23 and National County Government Week April 7-13. They also decided to join the County Information Resources Agency at no cost. That agency helps county governments and state agencies exchange electronic data.
Commissioners discussed the possibility of using the Senior Citizens’ Center rather than the Methodist Church as a polling place. Commissioner Michael Hoch said the church is really too small when there are two primary elections. He said the change would need Justice Department approval, and would require access for the handicapped at the seniors’ center.