Court designates May 18-24 as EMS Week

At Monday morning ’s Lavaca County Commissioners’ Court meeting, the court approved four proclamations.

One of the proclamations involved the court designating the week of May 18 through 24 as Emergency Medical Services Week.

Commissioner Wayne Faircloth read from the proclamation saying, “Emergenc y medical services are a vital public service, whose members of the EMT teams are ready to provide lifesaving care to those in need 24 hours a day, seven days a week.”

He read that access to quality emergency care dramatically improves the survival and recovery rate of those who experience sudden illness or injury.

“Emergency medical services fills healthcare gaps by providing important, out-of-hospital care, including preventative medicine, follow-up care, and access to telemedicine,” Faircloth said.

The EMT system consists of first responders, emergency medical technicians, paramedics, dispatchers, firefighters, police officers, educators, administrators, pre-hospital nurses, emergency nurses and physicians, trained members of the public and other medical care providers.

Faircloth read that members of the EMS teams, whether career or volunteer, engage in thousands of hours of specialized training and continuing education to enhance their lifesaving skills.

The court approved a second proclamation declaring the City of Hallettsville as a Tourism Friendly Community.

Judge Keith Mudd read from this proclamation that the Hallettsville Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture along with the Hallettsville Visitor Center has played a vital role in promoting economic development, supporting local businesses and showcasing the unique charm and culture of the community.

“The Chamber serves as a central resource for entrepreneurs, farmers, ranchers and small business owners, while the Visitor Center welcomes travelers, encourages tourism, and highlights the many attractions of Hallettsville and Lavaca County,” Mudd read from the proclamation. “Through organizing events, fostering partnership, and providing essential services and information, the Chamber and Visitor Center continues to enhance the quality of life for residents and strengthen the community’s economic foundation.”

Regarding the proclamation from Governor Greg Abbott’s office, the court renewed a disaster proclamation concerning border security.

The other proclamation, approved by the court, declared June as Lavaca County’s Fair Housing Month.

Sweet Home Road Closures

The court approved the closing of county roads for the Annual Sweet Home Fireman’s Fest to take place this Friday and Saturday, May 16 and 17.

The road will be closed to traffic starting at 5 p.m. on Friday and remain closed until 6 p.m. on Saturday.

The county roads to be closed include:

• CR 391 – From CR 391F to CR 391C.

• CR 378 C – From FM 531 to CR 391.

• CR 391 E – From CR 391F to the U.S. Post Office.

• CR 397 – From FM 531 to CR 398A.

Certificate of Exemption

The court addressed four certificates of exemptions from subdivision requirements, who included Ryan Pope, Elizabeth Allen, Donald and Ruth Muehr, Jeffery Elliot Menking.

The court also tabled a certificate of exemption from subdivision requirements for the Reinger Family Living Trust.

County Health Summary

Public Health Nurse with the Texas Department of State Health Services, Lauren Werner, presented the 2024 public health summary for Lavaca County.

Werner said during 2024 they had 31 foodborne illnesses, two vaccine preventable diseases, two rabies positive animals, and 30 reported sexually transmitted diseases.

In other action taken by the court:

• Approved a bond for patrol deputy, Dalton Lee.

• Approved a disposition of real property, formerly known as CR 391D consisting of a .65 acre tract of land in Sweet Home.

• Extended the deadline for concrete and labor projects on county roads in Precincts 1, 2, and 3 until May 21.

• Approved a resolution designating authorized signatories for contractual and financial documents pertaining to the General Land Office (GLO) Community Development Block Grant Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) Method of Distribution (MOD) program.

• Adopted the resolution regarding the Civil Rights Policies for the GLO Community Development Block Grant – CDBG-MIT and MOD.

• Approved amendment 1 for Grant Administration Services contract for the CDBG-MIT and MOD program.

• Approved amendment 1 for Engineering Services contract for the CDBG-MIT and MOD program.

• Approved applying oil and gas and miscellaneous permits revenue from the general fund to each precinct’s FMR Revenue Account Line Reimbursement for damaged roads.

• Approved consent agenda items.

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