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May 2, 2005

Jefferson County Commissioners Court

Jefferson County Commissioners Court today voted to approve a $95,530.09 expenditure by County Clerk Carolyn Guidry to purchase computers, printers, cash drawers and scanners for deputy clerks and computers for public access; and to authorize the expenditure of $20,271 to purchase modular workstations for the deputy clerks and public access.

The commissioners court held a lengthy workshop this morning to discuss the addition of two new aircraft fueler positions at the Southeast Texas Regional Airport, but deferred action on the item at the regular meeting this afternoon.  

The commissioners court deferred action on a proposal to set the normal work week for airport firefighters at 53 hours per week and to increase the firefighters base pay to reflect the increase in the number of hours worked.

The commissioners court deferred action on a $6,345 change order in its contract with N&T Construction for terminal building modifications at the airport.

The commissioners court also deferred action on a proposed contract with Ester's Elegant Eatery.

The commissioners court approved a resolution recognizing Joy Q. Jones "for 13 years of dedicated service to Jefferson County Sheriff's Office and to the citizens of Jefferson County".

The commissioners court approved a resolution recognizing Frank E. Cricchio "for significant contributions and accomplishments to the photography industry".

The commissioners court proclaimed May 5 as A Day of Prayer in Jefferson County, proclaimed the month of May as Foster Care Month in Jefferson County, and the week of May 1 through May 7 as YMBL Rodeo Week in Jefferson County.

All other agenda items were approved.  All votes were unanimous.

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