Fireworks Unlawful from Public Roads
Due to continued extreme dry conditions, Deputy Sheriff Keith Burnett says that during the next few weeks, the Glasscock County Sheriff’s Department will be vigorously enforcing state laws against setting off fireworks from public roads. He encouraged everyone to use extra care with any fireworks, and to consider not using them at all, due to the extreme fire danger existing now.
On June 9, Burnett introduced new Deputy Sheriff Todd Dean to the county commissioners’ court. Burnett said he and Dean patrolled together on Friday night, June 6, issuing 21 traffic citations and making one arrest. Burnett said Dean’s car now is equipped with radio, radar and video camera, and just needs more emergency lights to be fully outfitted.
Burnett also reported that a fire during the evening of June 8 on State Highway 158 at the Midland County line was quickly contained. He said it was caused by a blowout on a boat trailer tire. Another fire, caused by lightening, was quickly put out near Tower Road on the night of June 9.
Volunteer’s Work Outstanding
Burnett and Constable Mark Frysak praised the local volunteer fire department and emergency medical service for their continued excellence and rapid responses.
The court will meet in special session June 23 to open paving bids and to deal with other matters.
Commissioner Marck Schafer said he wants to reconsider prices the county charges for work it does on private property. He said the law allows “reasonable and equitable” charges for such work, and “We’re not even close to that, considering the prices of diesel and equipment.” He wants to discuss changes at the June 23 meeting.
County Treasurer Alan Dierschke wants to begin work on next year’s budget at the June 23 meeting. Also at that time, County Judge Wilburn Bednar is to present information on an automated emergency warning system that would alert county residents by telephone when emergency conditions exist.
Resolution Supports Schleicher County
The commissioners’ court agreed to support a resolution from Schleicher County (Eldorado) that the costs of events begun by Child Protective Services, a state agency, should be borne by the State of Texas. The resolution petitions the state legislature to appropriate funds to eliminate the financial burden on Schleicher County in the past, present and future when dealing with proceedings created by CPS in their interactions with the children and families residing at the YFZ Ranch in Schleicher County.