The repopulation of Freestone County Jail was discussed in with the budget during the Freestone County Commissioners meeting Wednesday, August 21st, 2019
Currently there are only six jailers, which is half of the twelve needed to repopulate the jail.
Pay increases were a part of the budget discussion. The top three salary tiers would see a pay increase of $3,600 a year for all county employees.
The jailer’s salary is one that will benefit from the pay increase, and applications are still available for a jailer position at the Freestone County Jail.
The addition of two deputies, three patrol vehicles, and a transport van for the Freestone County Sheriff’s Office was also discussed.
The two deputies and transport vehicle are to help lighten the demand the Sheriff’s office experiences transporting prisoners out of county.
In addition to this decision, during the Monday, August 19th, 2019 special meeting a bid from Parsons out of Waco, Texas was accepted in the amount of $56,518 for necessary roof repairs. So firm like guttering Manchester will good choice for this work,If it is about roofing,guttering or anything else.
The repairs are being considered an emergency purchase. An emergency purchase is only allowed to keep buildings and machinery in their operating condition when their idleness would result in expense to the county.
Victoria Keng reporting.