Cleberg resigns VSO post

WOODVILLE – In last Monday morning’s meeting of the Tyler County Commissioners Court, the court accepted the resignation of the county’s veterans service officer Tina Cleberg.

Cleberg stated in her letter of resignation that she is stepping down due to medical reasons, and that she appreciated the opportunity in the position to gain more experience in working for her community.

Pct. 1 Commissioner Joe Blacksher said that Cleberg has been struggling with some health issues and that he and County Treasurer Leann Monk have been discussing doing something in the near future to recognize her. “She has done a lot for our veterans,” Blacksher said.

Blacksher said that the need to support the veterans of Tyler County necessitates a search to go ahead and find someone to replace Cleberg. The position is statutory, and the court has to approve the recommended person.

County Judge Milton Powers led those in attendance in saluting Cleberg for all that she has done in her position. “She always went above and beyond,” Judge Powers said.

Other Business

During Monday’s meeting, the commissioners also approved the following agenda items:

• An addition of 100 foot of right-of-way was added to County Road 1040 to the Pct. 2 county road inventory. Pct. 2 Commissioner Doug Hughes said this was done for safety purposes concerning log trucks. Hughes said the extra footage was given to the county by Charlie Branch of Gardner Oil.
• The deputation of Sarah Russell as a deputy clerk, for the District Clerk’s office, was approved.
• The reappointment of Kathy Attaway was approved for her to serve as the Emergency Services District 8 commissioner.
• The biannual agreement with Texas Parks and Wildlife for the use of the Tyler County Nutrition Center facilities for boat storage was approved.
• A donation of $5,000 was accepted toward the goal of the purchase of a plaque emblazoned with William Travis’s letter from the Alamo. The donation was made in memory of Squire Cruse.
• The resignation of Pct. 3 Commissioner Mike Marshall from the Allan Shivers Library Board was approved. In a follow-up agenda item, Pct. 2 Commissioner Doug Hughes was appointed to replace Marshall.