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be contacting local water supply corporations regarding water conservation. County Extension Agent Marilyn Prouse spoke of 1999 having been declared our second driest year since 1939. She spoke of producers in the county and problems that have been created by the drought creating crop losses. A motion was made by Commissioner Molenaar, seconded by Commissioner Burnett to authorize the County Judge to submit a letter to the Governor requesting that Hays County be designated a disaster area due to severe drought conditions. All voting "Aye". HAYS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS I COURT MINUTES JANUARY 11, 2000 PAGE 603 ***** VOLUME R ***** AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY JUDGE TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH SAN MARCOS CISD FOR A TRUANCY OFFICER [T1-2875] Grants Administrator Richard Salmon advised that the San Marcos ISD requests the use of the Sheriffs Office, through the use of a Truant Officer, to enforce compulsory school attendance laws pursuant to Texas Education Code Chapter 25 Section 25.096. Grants funds are being provided for part of the project by the Office of the Governor Criminal Justice Division - Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention Act in the amount of $58,784.00. The term of this contract shall begin on September 1, 1999 and end on August 31, 2000. The SMCISD has agreed to pay the county an amount not to exceed $8,029 for FY1999-2000 for staff and operating expenses. Sheriffs Dept representative spoke in support of this contract. This contract will pay funds to the City of San Marcos (a transfer of funds) for overtime services. This is an intervention program to try and prevent delinquent behavior and keep the students in school - it addresses unexcused absences. A motion was made by Commissioner Molenaar, seconded by Commissioner Carter to authorize the County Judge to enter into a contract with San Marcos CISD for a truancy officer. voting "Aye". Commissioner Carter voting "No". 18366 18367 APPROVE APPOINTMENT OF COMMISSIONER BILL BURNETT TO THE CAPITAL AREA HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION [T1-3094] A motion was made by Judge Powers, seconded by Commissioner Molenaar to approve appointment of Commissioner Bill Burnett to the Capital Area Housing Finance Corporation. All voting "Aye". RESOLUTION OF THE HAYS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' COURT MAKING AN APPOINTMENT TO THE CAPITAL AREA HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION WHEREAS, the articles of incorporation of the Capital Area Housing Finance Corporation authorize the Hays County Commissioners' Court to appoint one director of the Corporation; and WHEREAS, the term of the current director from Hays County, Texas, Bill Burnett, has expired. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Hays County Commissioners Court that: Bill Burnett is appointed a director of the Corporation to serve for the four-year term beginning October 22,1999 and ending October 21, 2003, or until his or her successor is duly appointed and quahfies. Adopted this the 11th day of January, 2000 18368 HAYS COUNTY 2000 REDISTRICTING PROCESS * AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY COMMITTEE TO CONTINUE TO OVERSEE THE REDISTRICTING PROCESS INTERNALLY [T1-3115] Jacquelyn Collum Murphy, Special Counsel, advised that the Judge's office has been receiving proposals from different law firms and the intent of Judge Power's recommendation is to have those proposals go through the committee to analyze to see if we want to hire one of those firms. Commissioner Burnett would like to have a discussion as to whether we want to go out for RFP's or whether we can handle that in house. Judge Powers spoke of need to have all information come into the committee and the court will make final decisions. Commissioner Carter spoke of other groups that may be able to assist. She spoke of redistricting process in Comal County using professors at Baylor University School of Law. Judge Powers spoke of need for a focal point for all information and the Commissioners' Court will make the decisions. Commissioner Ingalsbe advised that presentations will be made to the Court. Joyce Cowan, Elections Administrator. spoke of committee being able to look at proposals - it is not a decision making committee - they are the ones to gather the information - census data will be provided that we can put into our computers for future presentations. [T1-3395] A motion was made by Judge Powers, seconded by Commissioner Molenaar to authorize the mapping committee to continue to oversee the redistricting process and to direct all materials and recommendations pertaining to redistricting to come through the mapping committee as well as inform the Commissioners' Court of all presentation to the committee. All voting "Aye". Jacquelyn Collum Murphy spoke of need to for the committee to come back to the court within the next 60 days with the pros and cons for hiring a consultant.