Commissioner Precinct 3 Wayne Shaw received approval to set a 30 mph speed limit on three county roads during Monday’s meeting of the Brown County Commissioner’s Court.
County Road 381, better known as Old May Road, along with county roads 615 and 616 will soon see speed limit signs of 30 mph. County Road 381 has long been known for having a history vehicles being driven down its path, in what many citizens consider “way too fast.”
According to Commissioner Gary Worley of Precinct 1, if a speed limit is not posted on a county road, the speed limit is 60 mph.
County roads 381, 615 and 616 all travel through residential neighborhoods.
Commissioner Worley stated that he has gotten requests from citizens to have speed limit signs posted in the portions of Stephen F. Austin which are outside of the Brownwood city limits. It is hoped that the speed limit of Stephen F. Austin may also be lowered in the near future. The speed limit on Stephen F. Austin in the city limits of Brownwood is 35 mph according to Worley.
In other matters on Monday’s agenda:
*No action was taken to implement a burn ban. Commissioners agreed that the county is once again in good condition and the ban is not necessary at this time.
*Brown County Jail Administrator Becky Caffey received approval of three employee changes within the Brown County Jail. According to Caffey, Misty Allison will replace Shannon Johnston and Nathan Allison will replace Robert Wallace as jailers. Ashton Arnold will replace Pamela Kirby as visitation clerk.*Commissioner Worley received approval of an application to install a utility line on County Road 264. The application is submitted by Verizon for the installation of a phone line. Verizon will make a cut, no deeper than 30 inches into the dirt roadway according to Worley.
*Good Samaritan Ministries volunteer Marilyn Jackson gave commissioners a report on GSM’s ministry activity, reported that GSM is celebrating their 20th anniversary this month and presented the commissioners with a “thank you” of fresh baked goods including an Italian Crème Cake and cookies for their support. Mrs. Jackson is one of the longest serving volunteers, joining the Heart of Texas task force which helped to establish the Good Samaritan Ministries and served on their first board of directors. Jackson was honored recently with the Longevity Award at GSM.
*Administrative Assistant Amy Hamrick received approval of the 2014 Brown County holiday schedule. According to Hamrick, there are no changes to the holidays observed by Brown County officials and employees. According to Brown County Judge Ray West, the number of holidays observed is outlined by state government code and each county is allowed to choose 13 holidays they will observe. Holidays Brown County will observe include New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents’ Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas.
