The Jefferson Historical Museum will have a newly restored sign going up on US Highway 59 next to the old hospital after Commissioners approved its placement.
Commissioner Charlie Treadwell made the motion to approve the sign, under condition the Museum ensure the grass is mowed and maintained around the sign.
In January of 2018 Marion County was overpaid by the Texas State Comptroller by $69,299.53 for sales taxes. An audit conducted by the Comptroller determined the overage and requires the county to repay. Commissioners approved applying “all monthly collections to the overpaid amount until the amount has been repaid.”
Commissioners continued to prepare the newly restored courthouse for its return to daily use by approving the placement locations inside and outside of bulletin boards for posting notices. The outside board will be next to the entrance on Dallas Street. The inside board will be on the north side wall of the basement corridor. The courthouse is closed next week while the County Clerk, District Clerk, District Attorney, County Judge, County Appraiser and County Treasurer move back into their offices.
Participation in the US Census Bureau 2021 Boundary and Annexation Survey (BAS), tabled during the last meeting, was again tabled for additional further investigation.
The US Census Bureau requests voluntary participation in this survey which helps establish “accurate boundary, legal name, and status information for your government,” according to information provided with the request for participation.
The subject of Tiny Home placement in subdivisions and requirements the County might have was brought up by Treadwell.
“I had a call who was looking at subdivisions in Marion County and wanted to know if we had any regulations on tiny houses,” said Treadwell. “I’d like us to get with attorney’s by the next meeting so we can address this issue.”
“How would this affect Homeowners Associations like Pine Harbor?” Asked County Clerk Vickie Smith.
“We’d need to discuss this with them to see if their restrictions cover it already,” said Treadwell.
The action was tabled until it could be investigated with attorney’s and more information obtained.
Marion County will now allow the sale of fireworks for Texas Independence Day activities after Commissioners approved a resolution.
“We’ve got 3-4 fireworks stands in the county and I don’t believe we’ve ever restricted sales,” said Marion County Judge Leward LaFleur. “But to enable them to get their permits to sell and order fireworks, the county has to allow them certain times outside of New Years day, Fourth of July. “
“We have never prohibited the sale of fireworks,” said Treadwell, “but in 2011 we had a drought and we restricted their use.”
“The resolution includes drought condition requirements and expires at anytime deemed by my office,” said LaFleur.