August 13, 2017 - The Shelby County Commissioners' Court approved the purchase of an asphalt zipper and the disbursement of funding to the Shelby County Children's Advocacy Center (SCCAC) during their meeting held July 24, 2017.
Three bids were received by Precinct 3 and 4 commissioners for an asphalt zipper the precincts were seeking to purchase. An asphalt zipper is used for cutting asphalt and utility trenches, proofing concrete and reclaiming or stabilizing pavement and base materials.
The three bids received were from Roadhog, Inc.; Asphalt Zipper; and George P. Bane, Inc. Following discussion over the various packages offered by each company a motion carried to accept the bid from George P. Bane, Inc. for a 2014 Zipper with 29 hours and take the money from cash-on-hand from Precinct 3 and 4.
Judge Harbison explained for the commissioners, Shelby County applied for a portion of Unclaimed Capital Credits from the state in the amount of $16,300.79 and the State has allocated these funds.
Terry Scull was present to speak on behalf of SCCAC on behalf of Denise Merriman, Executive Director of SCCAC.
"The commissioners' court, [County] Judge, our sheriff's department, [Center] PD, all law enforcement has been extremely supportive of the advocacy center through the years," said Scull. "I think if y'all have been involved, or understand exactly what they do, it is a very beneficial program to our community, to our county, and for children specifically that are in abusive situations."
Judge Harbison said this is the third year Shelby County has applied for these funds which have a limited use for which they are allowed under Texas Local Government Code Section 371.004. Previous years funds have all been given to the SCCAC.
A motion carried to disburse the $16,300.79 to the SCCAC.
The meeting adjourned at 9:57am.
Agenda items approved during the meeting include: 1. Pay monthly expenses. 2. Bid for asphalt zipper for Road & Bridge Precinct 3 and 4 from George P. Bane, Inc. in the amount of $118,000. 3. Renew contract with Computer Information Concepts and the Tax Assessor-Collector. 4. Use of the Historic Court House for the Quilt Show exhibit and the courtyard for a special event and vendors during the 41st annual Shelby County Poultry Festival. 5. Disburse $16,300.79 in unclaimed capital funds to the SCCAC. 6. Continue with imposition of optional motor vehicle fees as allowed under Chapter 502 of the Texas Transportation Code for calendar year 2018. 7. Clarify last meeting's motion for automobile trade-ins and purchase of new vehicle from San Augustine Motors for Constable, Precinct 4 with the balance of $14,000 being taken from the Contingency Fund. 8. Discuss and possibly approve the renewal of the group health insurance plan for the 2018 Plan Year. 9. Bond for Melissa Crouch, Justice of the Peace Precinct 1. 10. Adjourn.
