Leon County Health Resource Center has full time OB/GYN

Camilla Viator, service coordinator of the LCHC, presented her quarterly report. Sherry The Leon County commissioners Court held its regular meeting on August 9th, 2010 in the Leon County Annex I Courtroom in Centerville.

Before the opening prayer, voiced by Bob Wynn, Judge Byron Ryder called attention to the chair turned backward on the first row for spectators. J.R. Patterson, who passed away recently, had occupied the seat reporting for the Normangee Star for many years. The group observed a time of silence before the prayer.

There were no public comments and Judge Ryder and Court voted to allow Stephanie Bullock and Scotty Hancock to use the old courthouse for a wedding on Saturday, August 14, 2010.

The next three agenda items concerned the Leon County Health Resource Center. Teresa Harris reported that the clinic saw 596 clients in May and as of June has a full time OB/GYN physician on duty.

Teresa Harris director of the Leon County Health Center advised the Commissioners’ Court of the full time OB/GYN physician now on staff. Sherry’s Shots Camilla Viator, Service Coordinator for the LCHRC addressed the Court regarding the quarterly report. She explained how she is able to help people through her position and receives gratification from knowing she and the county have made a difference in the lives of individuals in the county who need medical attention and cannot afford a private physician. Commissioner Dean Player complimented Harris and Viator on the good job they are doing.

The Court voted to accept the resignation of Lauren Powers from the LCHR and replace her with Jean Turner. They reappointed M.J. Bridges, Ed Houk, Clara Jones, Carol Neal, Sheri Ramby, Pat Schmidt and Frances Thompson.

Robin Schafer, Elections Administrator, requested the early voting facility be open from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm on the last two days of early voting. She explained that many voters work in outlying areas and are not able to come in by 5:00 pm. She also requested an Emergency Services District # 3 election to incorporate the City of Marquez. She explained that Marquez will cover its part of the expense of the election.

Leon County Sheriff Jerry Wakefield addressed the Court concerning 2011 Sheriff’s and Constable Fees. Wakefield said at this time he would like to leave the fees the same.

Susan Pugh, Leon County Auditor, presented the line item transfers as a total of $35,755.13. The Court voted to approve the purchase of a John Deere grader for Precinct 3 at a cost of $177,170.69. Upon reviewing contracts to be renewed the Court agreed to stay with the oil sand contract, the janitorial contract and the pug mill contract. Contracts for hauling and fuel will be put out for bids.

The road use agreement for CR 113 in Precinct #1 with Buffco Production Company was tabled until the next Court meeting. The Commissioners went into executive session and returned in less than 10 minutes with no action taken.