Eight Apply for Job; County Postpones Decision
The Glasscock County Commissioners’ Court on Feb. 28 changed its mind regarding the water system operator’s job. In closed session, the court decided to eliminate both the courthouse custodian/grounds keeper’s job and the water system operator’s job and to create a new position that combines the two.
At a regular meeting March 15, the court interviewed four of eight applicants for the combination job, but the court postponed hiring anyone until a special meeting March 20.
As yet, no salary has been set, although the court’s discussions would suggest that something between $25,000 and $28,000 annually is likely. The salary is to be set at the March 20 meeting. The job is to be 40 hours per week (but not necessarily 8 to 5) and will provide full county benefits.
Interviewing for the job on March15 were Diane Havlak, Gary Huffman, Oscar Trevino, and Linda Frysak. Other applicants who were not present for interviews were Bryan Cypert, Rusty and Tracy Hollingsworth (together), Eric McMillan and Samuel Garcia.
Commissioners Want More Building Bids
Also on Feb. 28, the court decided to take bids for construction of offices at the two county dump grounds. The buildings are to be approximately 12 x 15 feet in size, metal, insulated, on concrete slabs, with a bathroom and small kitchen.
However, on March 15, after opening the only bid submitted, commissioners decided they would extend the bidding period to try and get more bids. The court will meet next at 9 a.m. March 20 and will presumably review bids then. Specifications are available in the county judge’s office.
County Pays Off Community Center Bonds
County Treasurer Alan Dierschke reported March 15 that the bond for the Glasscock County Community Center is being processed to pay off one year early. He said paying it off early will save the county $7,223 in interest.
In other action March 15, commissioners approved an increase in jurors’ pay to $40 per day after the first day at $6. Dierschke said the state is supposed to reimburse the county for $34 per day.