County doles out some unclaimed capital funds

GROVETON — The Trinity County Commissioners Court offered up some funds for two organizations that offer help to disadvantaged residents while also banking funds for a rainy day.

At the Sept. 22 meeting, the court discussed passing out capital credits and asked about the seven food pantries within the county.

Commissioner Tommy Park expressed concern about the scope of services offered by each facility, since some just distribute food, and some do more, and suggested that the facilities that have a larger scope of services should get a little more in the distribution of funds.

Commissioner Steven Truss said the Nigton Multipurpose Center and Ladies in Action, both of which operate more than just food pantries, actually were the only groups that requested funds.

After some haggling, the court approved giving those two agencies $6,500.

In other business, the county:

• approved an agreement between the Apple Springs ISD and Trinity County Elections Administrator for an upcoming election;
• approved an agreement between Westwood Shores and Trinity County Elections Administrator for an upcoming election;
• approved a donation of items from a county World War II veteran for display;
• approved the application for a Texas Veterans Commission Fund grant, after long discussion about using grant funds for a community center before they have to be returned;
• created a wildfire defense grant leadership team;
• approved creating a set of guidelines for tax abatements;
• approved renewal of the post-65 group retiree health care plan;
• approve an amendment to the county’s credit card policy; and
• approved the holiday schedule and terms for the Commissioners Court.