Koerth appointed treasurer

The Lavaca County Commissioners’ Court met in a regular meeting Monday and approved the appointment of Tammy Koerth to replace Karen Bludau as county treasurer.

The appointment of Koerth came about due to longtime county treasurer Karen Bludau announcing her retirement last month.

According to County Judge Keith Mudd, Koerth was the only qualified applicant for the position having served three years as a bank teller, before working 19 years with various accounting firms.

In addition, Koerth served as a deputy clerk at the County Tax Assessor-Collector’s office for three and a half years and has been a deputy clerk in the county treasurer’s office for the last six months.

The court unanimously approved Koerth’s appointment, and she assumes the position on April 1.

MONETARY DONATIONS

The court acknowledged two $1,500 monetary donations from Capital Star Oil and Gas as unbudgeted revenue.

One of the donations was given to the Lavaca County Sheriff’s Office while the other was presented to the Lavaca County EMS.

In addition, the court acknowledged a $200,000 donation from the Dickson Allen Foundation to the Lavaca County EMS.

The donation will go towards the remounting and refurbishing of two ambulances.

Tim Decker, Lavaca County EMS assistant director spoke to the court offering the department’s gratitude to the foundation.

“We just want to say thank you very much,” Decker said. “Anytime we reach out to the Dickson-Allen Foundation, they’re always willing to help. We really appreciate them and all they do for us and our department. We wouldn’t be able to run as efficiently without their help.”

Miscellaneous

The court approved a disbursement agreement for card issuance with Tyler Technologies-Rapid Financial Solutions.

County auditor Shana Opela said the agreement involves reimbursing jurors for jury duty with a debit card instead of writing a check for their service.

The debit cards would have a time limit for the jurors to use the card.

A proclamation renewing the Governor’s disaster proclamation concerning border security was approved by the court.

A second Governor’s proclamation declaring and renewing a state of disaster in certain counties based on the existence of serious drought conditions that pose an imminent threat widespread or severe damage, injury or loss of life or property was also approved.

League of Women Voters

Prior to the start of the meeting, Janis Richardson, representing the League of Women Voters, spoke to the court and informed them of what the LWV does for informing the public.

“We’re about trying to encourage people to vote, be informed voters, and to participate in their government civically by being an active voter,” Richardson said.

Richardson said the voter’s response for the March primary election has just come out and their volunteers will be distributing them in the community.

She said the booklet has information about national and state candidates and for the first time county candidates have been invited to supply information about themselves.

In other action taken by the court:

• Approved a TAC service agreement

• Approved a Certificate of Exemption from subdivision requirements for Ryan Pope.

• Continued discussion on the commissioners’ court plan and paving agreement.

• Approved all consent agenda items.

County Judge Keith Mudd presided over the meeting with commissioners Edward Pustka, Wayne Faircloth, Kenny Siegel and Dennis W. Kocian present for the meeting.