>> GOOD MORNING, EVERYONE. THANK YOU FOR COMING TO CALDWELL COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT.
[A. CALL MEETING TO ORDER]
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WE ARE GOING TO CALL THIS MEETING TO ORDER TUESDAY, APRIL 22, 2025 AT 9:00 A.M.IF YOU AND WE HAVE KEITH HILL HERE TO DO THE INVOCATION FOR US THIS MORNING.
>> AS KING DAVID WAS THINKING ABOUT JERUSALEM IN PSALM 127, HE PRAYS THIS. JOIN ME IN PRAYER.
UNLESS THE LORD BUILDS THE HOUSE, THOSE WHO BUILD IT LABOR IN VAIN.
UNLESS THE LORD WATCHES OVER THE CITY, THE WATCHMAN STAYS AWAKE IN VAIN.
IN VAIN, YOU RISE UP EARLY AND GO LATE TO REST EATING THE BREAD OF ANXIOUS TOIL.
FOR HE GIVES HIS BELOVED SLEEP.
HOW ABOUT WE DELIBERATE TODAY, WE PRAY THAT YOU WOULD BE GLORIFIED IN CALDWELL COUNTY, AND UNLESS YOU BUILD THE COUNTY, WE LABOR IN VAIN.
WE PRAY THAT EVERYTHING WE DO TODAY, EVERYTHING WE SAY WOULD GLORIFY YOU AND THAT THIS COUNTY GOVERNMENT WOULD GLORIFY YOU IN JESUS NAME. AMEN.
>> COMMISSIONERS, WE HAVE ANNOUNCEMENTS THIS MORNING?
[D. ANNOUNCEMENTS]
>> JUST ONE ANNOUNCEMENT, JUDGE, AND THANK YOU TO COMMISSIONER HORN FOR REMINDING ME.
JUST LOOKING FORWARD TO 50 LINES THIS FRIDAY.
I DON'T KNOW IF THERE'S STILL TICKETS AVAILABLE, BUT IF THERE ARE AND YOU'RE INTERESTED, CONTACT THE EDUCATION FOUNDATION AND THEY WILL PUT YOU IN TOUCH WITH SOMEBODY THAT HAS THEM.
>> I HAVE ONE. I JUST WANTED TO THANK REPRESENTATIVE GERDY'S FOR SPONSORING AND GETTING HB 2876 THROUGH COMMITTEE.
IT WILL BE DEBATED ON THE HOUSE FLOOR.
THAT'S A BILL THAT WOULD ALLOW THE CONCESSION TO BE EXTENDED FOR SH 130.
IF THAT WERE TO HAPPEN, SH 130 IS LITERALLY WILLING TO COMMIT HUNDREDS OF MILLIONS OF DOLLARS IN FUNDS TO CALDWELL COUNTY TO DO SOME MUCH NEEDED ROAD PROJECTS.
WE REALLY APPRECIATE THE HARD WORK OF REPRESENTATIVE GERDY'S AND HIS STAFF AND GETTING THAT BILL TO THIS POINT.
WE HAVE ANOTHER BILL, COMPANION BILL, IN THE SENATE THAT'S BEING CARRIED BY ZAFARNI, SENATOR ZAFARNI, AND THAT BILL IS MEETING WITH A LITTLE BIT MORE RESISTANCE IN THE SENATE.
WE'LL BE UP THERE THURSDAY MEETING WITH LIEUTENANT GOVERNORS TRANSPORTATION PERSON TO TRY TO MAKE HIM SEE HOW IMPORTANT THAT IS TO CALDWELL COUNTY AND HOPEFULLY GET THAT BILL MOVING THROUGH THE SENATE.
IF ANY OF YOU HAVE TIME, WATCH THE COMPANION BILL IN THE SENATE, AND WHEN IT COMES UP BEFORE A COMMITTEE, IF YOU GOT A MINUTE, GO UP THERE AND DO WHAT THEY CALL DROPPING A CARD, WHICH IS SIGN UP ON THE KIOSK AND SAY YOU'RE IN SUPPORT OF THE BILL OR GO TESTIFY.
TAKES THREE MINUTES. IT TAKES ALL DAY, BUT YOU'LL BE TESTIFYING FOR THREE MINUTES.
THERE'S NO TELLING WHEN YOU GET A CHANCE TO ACTUALLY TESTIFY, BUT THOSE BILLS ARE IMPORTANT.
THEY WOULD STRETCH OUR ROAD BOND DOLLARS FOUR OR FIVE TIMES FURTHER THAN THEY WOULD GO RIGHT NOW.
AND SO IT WOULD HELP US GET WAY AHEAD OF THE GROWTH THAT WE'RE EXPERIENCING IN THIS COUNTY.
HOPEFULLY THAT IT WOULD ALLOW US TO BE A MODEL FOR TRANSPORTATION PLANNING RATHER THAN BEING FORCED TO BE REACTIONARY.
ASK ALL TO, IF YOU SEE REPRESENTATIVE GERDY, TELL HIM THANK YOU.
IF YOU SEE SENATOR [INAUDIBLE] AND HE'S IN CHARGE OF THE SENATE TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE, MIGHT TELL HIM HOW IMPORTANT IT IS THAT THESE BILLS GET THROUGH.
IS THERE ANY OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS? NO, WE'LL GO TO CITIZENS COMMENTS?
[E. CITIZENS' COMMENTS]
>> GOOD MORNING. MY NAME IS ANDREW MCCLISH.
I LIVE IN PRAIRIE LEE. I'D LIKE TO BEGIN WITH A SIMPLE BUT IMPORTANT POINT.
THE GOVERNMENTAL BODY MAY NOT PROHIBIT PUBLIC CRITICISM OF ITSELF.
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THAT MEANS WHEN CITIZENS STAND BEFORE THEIR LOCAL GOVERNMENT, THEY HAVE THE RIGHT TO SPEAK FREELY.WE HAVE THE RIGHT TO QUESTION DECISIONS, CHALLENGE POLICIES, AND DEMAND TRANSPARENCY.
THIS IS THE FOUNDATION OF CITIZEN ENGAGEMENT AND HOW WE KEEP GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABLE.
WITH THAT, I MUST EXPRESS MY STRONG DISAGREEMENT WITH YOUR ACTIONS AND DECISIONS, WHICH IN MY OPINION LACK REASON AND SOUND JUDGMENT, AND EVEN BASIC COMMON SENSE.
I'M HERE TODAY TO RAISE A CONCERN THAT I BELIEVE AFFECTS ALL OF US IN PRAIRIE LEE.
THERE ARE SIMPLY TOO MANY UNNECESSARY STOP SIGNS IN OUR COMMUNITY.
A LICENSED TRAFFIC ENGINEER CONDUCTED TWO SEPARATE STUDIES A FEW YEARS BACK AND CONFIRMED THAT A MAJORITY OF THESE STOP SIGNS AREN'T JUSTIFIED BY TRAFFIC VOLUME.
I ASKED THE COURT, IF WE'RE NOT GOING TO MAKE THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF A QUALIFIED EXPERT SERIOUSLY, WHY COMMISSION THE STUDY IN THE FIRST PLACE? THAT REPORT COST US TAX DOLLARS BETWEEN $15,000 AND $17,000.
IF ITS CONCLUSIONS ARE SIMPLY GOING TO BE DISMISSED, WHAT WAS THE POINT IN SPENDING THE TIME AND MONEY? I URGE THIS COURT TO PUT PERSONAL VIEWS ASIDE, FOLLOW THE GUIDANCE OF TRAFFIC EXPERTS.
THESE UNNECESSARY STOP SIGNS DON'T HELP.
THEY CREATE CONFUSION, DELAYS, AND FRUSTRATION.
IT'S CONCERNING THAT OUR ELECTED OFFICIALS WOULD IGNORE EXPERT ADVICE.
EFFECTIVE POLICIES SHOULD BE GROUNDED IN EVIDENCE AND INFORMED BY FACTS.
IT'S HARD TO JUSTIFY THE IDEA THAT A SMALL TOWN LIKE PRAIRIE LEE NEEDS FOUR ALL WAY STOP INTERSECTIONS.
THAT'S JUST NOT UNREASONABLE, BUT IT BORDERS ON INSANITY.
LET'S COMPARE NEARBY TOWNS LIKE FENTRES AND MARTINDALE.
THEY ALSO HAVE RIVER TRAFFIC AND SEASONAL VISITORS, BUT THEY HAVEN'T ADOPTED THIS LEVEL OF OVERREGULATION.
WHY IS PRAIRIE LEE? MANY OF YOU UP HERE CLAIM TO BE REPUBLICANS, THE PARTY THAT CHAMPIONS LAW, ORDER, AND LIMITED GOVERNMENT, REMOVING FOUR OF SIX STOP SIGNS ALIGNS WITH THIS PHILOSOPHY.
YOU HAVE SIX STOP SIGNS, YOU REMOVE FOUR AND LEAVE TWO, THAT'S LESS GOVERNMENT.
IT'S ALSO WHAT A TRAFFIC ENGINEER HAS RECOMMENDED FOR THESE INTERSECTIONS.
WHY ARE THE COMMISSIONERS PUSHING TO KEEP THE STOP SIGNS? EVEN WHEN TRAFFIC VOLUMES AT ST. JOSEPH STREET INTERSECTIONS BARELY REACH 30 OR 16 MILES PER HOUR DURING THE RUSH HOUR PERIOD.
THIS IS A FAR CRY FROM THE 300 VEHICLES REQUIRED TO JUSTIFY THIS TYPE OF STOP SIGN.
TO PUT IT IN PERSPECTIVE, WE'RE SEEING ONE CAR EVERY TWO MINUTES DURING RUSH HOUR.
NO ONE EVERY 12 SECONDS, WHICH IS THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENT FOR THIS TYPE OF TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICE.
THAT MEANS THESE INTERSECTIONS ARE OPERATING AT JUST 10% OF THE THRESHOLD.
NINETY PERCENT OF THE TRAFFIC IS MISSING.
NINETY PERCENT. THAT'S INSANE.
I'M DEFINITELY NOT IN FAVOR OF GETTING RID OF EVERY STOP SIGN IN TOWN.
BUT HONESTLY, THERE ARE JUST WAY TOO MANY. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME.
[F. CONSENT AGENDA]
WE'LL GO TO CONSENT AGENDA COMMISSIONERS.IF THERE ARE NO QUESTIONS, I'D LOOK FOR A MOTION TO APPROVE.
>> MOVE TO APPROVE BY COMMISSIONER HORN. SECOND?
>> SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WEST MORLAN.
ANY DISCUSSION? NOT ALL IN FAVOR, SAY AYE.
>> OPPOSED HEARING NONE. MOTION CARRIES.
COMMISSIONERS, IF YOU INDULGE ME,
[G.15 To discuss and take possible action regarding the relocation of law enforcement services for Lockhart Independent School District campuses to Constable, PCT. 4.]
I WOULD LIKE TO MOVE ITEM G15 TO THE FRONT.SUPERINTENDENT MARC ESTRADS HERE, AND HE WOULD LIKE TO HAVE SOME CONVERSATION ABOUT THIS ITEM AS WELL.
DISCUSS AND TAKE POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING RELOCATION OF LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES FOR LOCKHART INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT CAMPUSES TO CONST PRECINCT 4.
SUPERINTENDENT, WOULD YOU LIKE TO GO FIRST OR.
>> GOOD MORNING, JUDGE. MY PHONE IS ABOUT TO GO OFF.
WE'RE HAVING A DRILL. THERE'S NO WAY FOR ME TO SILENCE IT.
AS SOON AS IT GOES OFF, I'M GOING TO TURN IT OFF.
BUT THANK YOU SO MUCH THIS MORNING, SPEAKING OF SCHOOL SAFETY.
JUDGE HAYDEN, FOR THE OPPORTUNITY TO SPEAK.
COMMISSIONERS, THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING THAT YOU DO.
WE ARE LOCKARD ID VERY PROUD OF OUR PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CONSTABLE PROGRAM.
WE FEEL THAT IT HAS BEEN SUCCESSFUL.
OUR PLAN MOVING FORWARD IS TO ENSURE THAT WE DO EVERYTHING POSSIBLE
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THAT ENSURES THAT WE HAVE THE CONSTABLES AT OUR CAMPUSES AS WE NEED THEM.CURRENTLY, WE HAVE CONSTABLES AT ALL OF OUR ELEMENTARY CAMPUS, AS WELL AS PRIDE HIGH SCHOOL AND OUR DISCIPLINE MANAGEMENT CAMPUS AS WELL.
OUR FOCUS IS TO ENSURE THAT WE REMAIN FULLY STAFFED, JUST LIKE WE HAVE THIS SCHOOL YEAR.
I RECENTLY MET, AND WE'LL BE COMING BACK WITH AN AMENDMENT TO LOOK AT A RAISE PLAN OVER THE NEXT THREE YEARS THAT THE DISTRICT, AS YOU ALL ARE AWARE, THE DISTRICT REIMBURSES THE COUNTY FOR.
OUR SCHOOL BOARD EXPECTS TO APPROVE THAT IN THE COMING MONTHS AS WE GO THROUGH THROUGH OUR BUDGET.
BUT I KNOW THAT'S SOMETHING THAT IS IMPORTANT TO EXPRESS THAT THE SCHOOL DISTRICT IS PLANNING TO PROVIDE A RAISE TO THE CONSTABLES WHO PROVIDE SERVICES FOR THIS PROGRAM JUST TO HELP WITH THAT RETENTION.
BUT AGAIN, HAPPY TO ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS, BUT TO THIS POINT, IT'S A PROGRAM THAT WE FEEL IS WORTHWHILE.
IT'S A PROGRAM THAT IS VERY NEEDED TO ENSURE THAT OUR STUDENTS AND OUR STAFF HAVE THE SAFETY AND PROTECTION THAT CONSTABLES PROVIDE ON A DAILY BASIS.
>> THANK YOU. SO I AGREE WITH SUPERINTENDENT ESTRADA THAT THIS PROGRAM IS INCREDIBLY IMPORTANT.
I DO NOT AGREE WITH HOW THE MEETING WAS APPROACHED.
I DON'T THINK SUPERINTENDENT ESTRADA WAS APPROACHED PRIOR TO THE MEETING.
I KNOW I WASN'T. I DON'T THINK ANY SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER WAS.
INSTEAD, CONST OFFICE OF PRECINCT 1 DECIDED TO APPROACH TWO PTO MEETINGS AND THE PARENTS THERE AND TELL THEM THAT IF THE AMOUNT THAT THE CONSTABLES WEREN'T PAID DIDN'T GO UP, THAT THEY WOULD NOT LIKELY BE ABLE TO CONTINUE TO SERVICE THE SCHOOLS THAT THEY WERE RESPONSIBLE FOR SERVING.
AND I HAVE A REAL PROBLEM WITH THAT TACTIC, AND I'M GOING TO SHARE WITH YOU WHY IF YOU'LL BEAR WITH ME.
ON MAY 24, 2022, I GOT A CALL FROM MY DAUGHTER IN LAW.
SHE TOLD ME THAT THERE IS A MASS SHOOTING IN PROGRESS.
WASN'T SURE HOW MANY, BUT THAT THEY MAY HAVE TO SEND SOME OF THE CASUALTY TO THE MORGUE HERE AND LOCKHART AND WANTED ME TO BE AWARE AND HAVE A HEADS UP.
SO WE ALL KNOW WHAT HAPPENED THAT DAY.
SHE HAD TO PREPARE THE BODIES OF 19 KIDS AND TWO ADULTS.
MY FAMILY IS REALLY AWARE OF THIS SITUATION.
I DON'T LIKE THE TACTIC OF SCARING PARENTS TO GET MORE MONEY, AND THAT'S WHAT THAT FEELS LIKE TO ME.
I CALLED CONST VA RIAL IN PRECINCT 4 AND ASKED HIM IF HE WAS HAVING TROUBLE STAFF IN HIS SCHOOLS. HE SAID NO.
I SAID, DO YOU THINK YOU WOULD HAVE TROUBLE STAFFING ALL THE SCHOOLS? HE SAID NO.
AT THE CURRENT RATE, HAD WE JUST BEEN APPROACHED THE SUPERINTENDENT AND THE BOARD AND I, I'M CERTAIN THAT WE WOULD HAVE LISTENED AND SAID WE WERE HAPPY TO HELP.
JUST THE SUPERINTENDENT ESTRADA SAID, BUT WE WERE NOT GIVEN THAT OPPORTUNITY.
THESE TYPES OF EMERGENCIES WHEN THEY OCCUR, I HAVE TO KNOW AND TRUST THAT THE PERSON I'M DEALING WITH IS SOMEBODY THAT'S GOING TO BE THERE AND BE SOLID.
WHEN THAT BEHAVIOR OCCURS, IT CAUSES ME TO QUESTION THAT TRUST, AND THAT'S WHY I PUT THIS ITEM ON HERE.
COMMISSIONERS, I'LL NEED A MOTION FOR AGAINST, AND WE CAN TAKE THE MOTIONS AND THEN HAVE DISCUSSION FROM YOU, PLEASE.
>> WELL, I'LL MOVE TO APPROVE ITEM G15.
>> WE HAVE A MOTION TO APPROVE G15. DO WE HAVE A SECOND?
>> WE HAVE A MOTION BY COMMISSIONER WESTMORE AND SECOND BY COMMISSIONER TERRIO. ANY DISCUSSION?
>> I JUST HAVE IF CONSTABLE VA RIAL HAS ANYTHING HE WOULD LIKE TO.
>> ASK THE COURT FOR ANY CLARITY.
>> HELLO EVERYBODY. I KNOW IT'S IMPORTANT THAT THE STAFF THAT WE HAVE NOW KEEP THEM THERE.
JUST LIKE YOU SAID, IT'S THE SAFETY FOR THE KIDS.
THE KIDS ARE A FUTURE OF THIS COUNTY.
IT'S OUR JOB TO MAKE SURE WE'RE DOING IT.
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I KNOW I RECEIVED A BUNCH OF PHONE CALLS OVER THE WEEKEND ABOUT THIS AND I WAS CALLED THURSDAY ABOUT THE AGENDA, WHICH I DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT UNTIL HE BROUGHT TO MY ATTENTION AND THAT WAS THE COUNCILMAN FROM PRECINCT 1.I PRINTED IT UP AND AFTER THAT, I RECEIVED A BUNCH OF PHONE CALLS.
WELL, MY DEAL IS IS THAT THE DEPUTIES WE HAVE WORKING THERE FOR THE PRECINCT 1 FOR THE SCHOOLS, LET'S NOT PUNISH THEM RIGHT NOW OR EVER FOR STAYING AND PROTECTING KIDS.
I UNDERSTAND THE ADMINISTRATION PART WAS BE CONSOLIDATED TO ONE CONSTABLE, AND THAT'D BE GREAT.
THAT WAY, YOU HAVE ONE PERSON IN CONTACT WITH THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT.
THAT'LL BE GOOD AND WE CAN HAVE THE TWO PRECINCTS STILL DOING THEIR JOB.
I UNDERSTAND THE KIDS AT THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS LOVE ALL THE CONSTABLES IN BOTH ONE AND FOUR.
THEY'RE DOING A GOOD JOB, AND THAT'S WHAT I WAS TOLD AND IT'S FINE.
I KNOW WE GET CALLS FROM OUR PARENTS AND SOME OF THE TEACHERS OUT THERE THAT OUR DEPUTIES ARE DOING A GOOD JOB.
REASON FOR THAT IS BECAUSE WE KEEP UP TO DATE WITH THEM AND OUR POLICIES OF WHAT WE WANT TO DO, AND ANY EVENTS THAT WE HAVE, WE KEEP THE SCHOOL DISTRICT INVOLVED IN IT.
BUT AGAIN, LIKE LET'S KEEP THE ADMINISTRATION PART TO ONE PERSON, IT'D BE A LOT EASIER.
BUT THE IMPORTANT PART HERE IS OUR KIDS, WE GOT TO MAKE SURE THAT THEY'RE SAFE.
>> I WANT TO BE CLEAR THAT THIS IS NOT TO PUNISH THE RESERVISTS AND DEPUTIES IN PRECINCT 1.
I'M VERY VERY CLEAR ABOUT THAT AND YOU WOULD BE MORE THAN WELCOME TO PULL FROM ANY OF THAT POOL TO STAFF THE SCHOOLS, AND I HOPE YOU WOULD DO IT.
>> THAT'S NOT WHAT THIS IS ABOUT.
>> I WAS GETTING PHONE CALLS THAT THERE'S ISSUES 1-4 AND THERE'S NO ISSUE BETWEEN US.
WE WORK TOGETHER FINE, AND MY INTENTIONS IF THIS HAPPENS IS NOT TO GET RID OF ANYBODY.
IF THEY'RE DOING A GOOD JOB, IT'S FINE.
WE HAVE ISSUES WITH SOMEBODY WHO SIT DOWN AND TALK TO THEM, MAKE SURE THAT THE PARENTS ARE BEING TREATED RIGHT.
THE KIDS ARE BEING TREATED AND PROTECTED. THAT'S WHAT I FEEL.
>> ALL RIGHT, COMMISSIONERS, WE HAVE A MOTION AND A SECOND.
>> NO, THEN I'LL CALL THE VOTE.
>> OPPOSED? HEARING NONE, MOTION CARRIES.
THANK YOU, SUPERINTENDENT ESTRADA FOR COMING TODAY. APPRECIATE IT.
ITEM G1, DISCUSS AND TAKE POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING
[G.1 To discuss and take possible action regarding the approval of the Minutes for the April 8, 2025, regular meeting.]
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FOR APRIL 8, 2025, REGULAR MEETING.COMMISSIONERS, IF THERE ARE NO QUESTIONS ABOUT THE MINUTES OR CORRECTIONS, LOOK FOR A MOTION TO APPROVE?
>> WE HAVE A MOTION TO APPROVE BY COMMISSIONER THOMAS. DO WE HAVE A SECOND?
>> SECOND BY COMMISSIONER HORNE? ANY DISCUSSION? NOT, ALL IN FAVOR, SAY AYE.
>> POSED, HEAR THEN MOTION CARRIES.
ITEM G2, DISCUSS AND TAKE POSSIBLE ACTION
[G.2 To discuss and take possible action regarding the Preliminary Plat for Gristmill at Prairie Lea subdivision consisting of 1,206 lots on approximately 346.047 acres located on Highway 80 and Plant Road.]
REGARDING PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR GRIS MILL AT PRAIRIE LEE, SUBDIVISION CONTAINING 1,206 LOTS ON APPROXIMATELY 346.047 ACRES LOCATED ON HIGHWAY 80 AND PLANT ROAD.>> GOOD MORNING. THIS SUBDIVISION, JUST FOR REFERENCE, IS GOING TO BE LOCATED RIGHT DIRECTLY BEHIND THE PRAIRIE LEE SCHOOL AND WE'VE HAD A VERY LONG REVIEW PERIOD.
WE'VE BEEN IN REVIEW FOR ABOUT 18 MONTHS ON THIS PROJECT.
IT'S ACTUALLY READY TO MOVE FORWARD WITH THE PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL SO WE CAN MOVE INTO FINAL PLAT.
>> COMMISSIONERS, WE HAVE MOTION.
>> MOTION TO APPROVE BY COMMISSIONER HORNE. WE HAVE A SECOND?
>> SECOND BY COMMISSIONER THERIOT.
ANY DISCUSSION? NOT ALL IN FAVOR, SAY AYE.
>> POSED HEAR THEN. MOTION CARRIES.
ITEM G3, DISCUSS AND TAKE POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING
[G.3 To discuss and take possible action regarding the Final Plat for Sage Hills Estates consisting of 12 lots on approximately 13.824 acres located on Tower Road and Black Ankle Road.]
THE FINAL PLAT FOR SAGE HILLS STATES CONSISTING OF 12 LOTS ON APPROXIMATELY 13.824 ACRES LOCATED ON TOWER ROAD AND BLACK ANKLE ROAD.>> JUST A LITTLE BIT OF HISTORY OF THIS ONE.
THIS IS A FAIRLY SMALL SUBDIVISION.
THE PRELIMINARY PLAT WAS ACTUALLY APPROVED BACK IN JANUARY OF 2024.
DURING THAT TIME, WHAT HAPPENED IS ANOTHER DEVELOPER HAS BOUGHT THAT PROJECT, AND SO WE WERE FINALLY AT THE FINAL AND WE'RE JUST LOOKING FOR APPROVAL FOR THE FINAL.
>> COMMISSIONERS, DO WE HAVE A MOTION ON ITEM G3?
>> I'M OF APPROVAL. THE CASE JUST CONFIRM IT MEETS ALL THE MINIMUM STANDARDS.
>> ALL RIGHT. WE HAVE A MOTION FOR APPROVAL ON ITEM G3. DO WE HAVE A SECOND?
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>> SECOND BY COMMISSIONER THOMAS.
THE MOTION WAS COMMISSIONER THERIOT, ANY DISCUSSION? NOT ALL IN FAVOR, SAY AYE.
>> POSED HEAR THEN MOTION CARRIES.
ITEM G4, DISCUSS AND POSSIBLY APPROVE THE PUBLIC STREETS AND
[G.4 To discuss and possibly approve the public streets and drainage in Sunset Oaks Section V Phase 1B as complete and ready to begin the two-year performance period as evidenced by a maintenance bond in the amount of $307,416.44 for maintenance security.]
DRAINAGE IN SUNSET OATS SECTION 51B AS COMPLETE AND READY TO BEGIN A TWO YEAR PERFORMANCE PERIOD AS EVIDENCED BY MAINTENANCE BOND AND THE AMOUNT OF $307,416.44 FOR MAINTENANCE SECURITY.>> PUNCH LIST AND EVERYTHING'S BEEN TAKEN CARE OF AND READY TO ACCEPT IT.
>> THANK YOU. COMMISSIONERS, WE HAVE A MOTION FOR ITEM G4.
>> MOVE APPROVAL FROM COMMISSIONER THERIOT. DO WE HAVE A SECOND?
>> SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WESTMORELAND.
ANY DISCUSSION? NOT ALL IN FAVOR, SAY AYE.
>> OPPOSED HEARING NONE, MOTION CARRIES.
ITEM G5, DISCUSS AND POSSIBLY APPROVE THE RELEASE OF CONSTRUCTION BOND NUMBER
[G.5 To discuss and possibly approve the release of Construction Bond No. 0264417 for Sunset Oaks V Phase 1B in the amount of $2,970,847.70 back to Starlight Homes Texas, LLC.]
0264417 FOR SUNSET OAKS 5 PHASE 1B IN THE AMOUNT OF TWO MILLION, NINE HUNDRED AND SEVENTY, EIGHT HUNDRED AND FORTY SEVEN AND SEVENTY CENTS BACK TO STARLIGHT HOMES, TEXAS, LLC.>> COMMISSIONERS, DO WE HAVE A MOTION?
>> MOVE APPROVAL BY COMMISSIONER THERIOT. DO WE HAVE A SECOND?
>> WHO IS THE SECOND, COMMISSIONER HORNE? SECOND BY COMMISSIONER HORNE.
ANY DISCUSSION? NOT ALL IN FAVOR SAY AYE.
>> POSED HEAR THEN MOTION CARRIES.
ITEM G6, DISCUSS AND TAKE POSSIBLE ACTION
[G.6 To discuss and take possible action regarding MOU with GBRA for construction, permits, and fees within the County.]
REGARDING MOU AND GBRA FOR CONSTRUCTION PERMITS, AND FEES WITHIN THE COUNTY.>> COMMISSIONER, THIS IS GBRA HAS TWO FAIRLY SIGNIFICANT PROJECTS THAT THEY'RE GOING TO BE BRINGING INTO CALDWELL COUNTY FOR WATER SUPPLY.
AS YOU CAN TELL BY THE VOLUME OF LOTS THAT WE JUST APPROVED MUCH NEEDED, THEY ARE VERY, VERY EXPENSIVE, AND SO WE PUT TOGETHER AN MOU TO MAKE SURE THAT OUR EXPENSES ARE COVERED WITH REGARDS TO REGULATING THE PERMITS FOR THOSE AND THE REVIEW OF THOSE PROJECTS, BUT WAIVING SOME OF THE FEES ASSOCIATED WITH IT.
THAT'S WHAT THIS ITEM IS AND WE LOOK FOR A MOTION, AND THEN WE CAN HAVE DISCUSSION IF YOU'D LIKE TO ASK QUESTIONS.
>> MOTION TO APPROVE BY COMMISSIONER WESTMORELAND, DO WE HAVE A SECOND?
>> SECOND BY COMMISSIONER HORNE.
>> NO, IT'S IN LINE WITH OTHER AGREEMENTS WE'VE MADE WITH OTHER PARTIES.
>> SIMILAR TO WHAT WE DO IN OREGON, ETC ON THESE LARGE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS.
WE HAVE A MOTION AND A SECOND.
IF THERE ARE NO FURTHER DISCUSSION OF CALL THE VOTE, ALL IN FAVOR SAY AYE.
>> POSED, HEARING NONE. MOTION CARRIES.
ITEM G7, DISCUSS AND TAKE POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING A PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING
[G.7 To discuss and take possible action regarding a Proclamation recognizing April 2025 as National County Government Month in Caldwell County.]
APRIL 2025 AS NATIONAL COUNTY GOVERNMENT MONTH IN CALDWELL COUNTY.I READ THE PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING APRIL 2025 AS COUNTY GOVERNMENT MONTH, WHEREAS THE NATION'S 3,069 COUNTIES SERVING MORE THAN 330 MILLION AMERICANS PROVIDE ESSENTIAL SERVICES TO CREATE HEALTHY, SAFE, VIBRANT COMMUNITIES AND COMMUNITIES FULFILL A VAST RANGE OF RESPONSIBILITIES AND DELIVER SERVICES THAT TOUCH NEARLY EVERY ASPECT OF OUR RESIDENTS LIVES, AND COUNTIES AS INTERGOVERNMENTAL PARTNERS, ENACT LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL PROGRAMS TO ADDRESS THE NEEDS OF ALL RESIDENTS AND CALDWELL COUNTY, AND ALL COUNTIES TAKE PRIDE IN OUR RESPONSIBILITY TO PROTECT AND ENHANCE THE HEALTH WELL BEING AND SAFETY OF OUR RESIDENTS IN EFFICIENT AND COST EFFECTIVE WAYS, AND WHEREAS, EACH YEAR SINCE 1991, THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES HAS ENCOURAGED COUNTIES ACROSS THE COUNTRY TO ELEVATE AWARENESS OF COUNTY RESPONSIBILITIES, PROGRAMS AND SERVICES.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED BY CALDWELL COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT THAT THE MONTH OF APRIL 2025 IS RECOGNIZED AS COUNTY GOVERNMENT MONTH.
COMMISSIONERS, WE HAVE A MOTION TO APPROVE PROCLAMATION.
>> MOTION BY COMMISSIONER HORNE, WE HAVE A SECOND?
>> SECOND BY COMMISSIONER THOMAS.
ANY DISCUSSION? NOT ALL IN FAVOR SAY AYE.
>> POSE HEAR NONE MOTION CARRIES.
ITEM G8, DISCUSS AND TAKE POSSIBLE ACTION
[G.8 To discuss and take possible action regarding a Proclamation designating May 5 - 9, 2025, as Air Quality Awareness Week.]
REGARDING THE PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING MAY 5TH THROUGH 9TH, 2025 AS AIR QUALITY AWARENESS WEEK.>> I'LL READ THIS ONE FOR YOU, JUDGE.
>> I APPRECIATE IT. [LAUGHTER].
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>> PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING MAY 5TH-9TH, 2025 AS AIR QUALITY AWARENESS WEEK.
WHEREAS AIR QUALITY CAN THREATEN OUR ENVIRONMENT, ECONOMY, AND THE HEALTH OF THE RESIDENTS OF THE CAPITAL AREA COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS, CAPCOG REGION, AND WHEREAS CHILDREN, OLDER ADULTS, PEOPLE WITH LUNG DISEASE, AND HEART DISEASE ARE PARTICULARLY AFFECTED BY POOR AIR QUALITY, WHICH MAKES UP ABOUT HALF OF ALL RESIDENTS IN CENTRAL TEXAS AND WHEREAS IN 2024, AIR QUALITY IN THE AUSTIN ROUND ROCK SAN MARCOS METROPOLITAN STATISTICAL AREA MSA WAS MODERATE OR WORSE ACCORDING TO THE AIR QUALITY INDEX AQI NEARLY 50% OF DAYS, AND WHEREAS IN 2024, THE AUSTIN ROUND ROCK SAN MARCOS MSA EXCEEDED THE FEDERAL EIGHT HOUR OZONE STANDARD AND THE ANNUAL FINE PARTICULATE MATTER STANDARD, WHICH INCREASES THE REGION'S RISK OF BEING DESIGNATED NON ATTAINMENT AND WHEREAS REMAINING IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE NAAQS IS IMPORTANT, NOT ONLY FOR PUBLIC HEALTH, BUT ALSO FOR THE REGION'S ECONOMY, AND ABILITY TO CONDUCT TRANSPORTATION PLANNING, AND WHEREAS THE GOALS OF THE 2019-2026, AUSTIN ROUND ROCK SAN MARCOS MSA REGIONAL AIR QUALITY PLAN IS TO MAXIMIZE PROBABILITY OF COMPLIANCE WITH THE NATIONAL AMBIENT AIR QUALITY STANDARDS AND MINIMIZE HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS OF AIR POLLUTION, AND WHEREAS THE US ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY HAS DESIGNATED MAY 5TH-9TH, 2025 AS NATIONAL AIR QUALITY AWARENESS WEEK.
WHEREAS, THE CAPITAL AREA COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENT SUPPORTS THE EFFORTS OF THE CENTRAL TEXAS CLEAN AIR COALITION AND THE US ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY TO PROMOTE AIR QUALITY.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE A PROCLAIMED BY THE CALDWELL COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT THAT MAY 5TH-9TH, 2025 IS RECOGNIZED AS AIR QUALITY AWARENESS WEEK IN CALDWELL COUNTY AND ENCOURAGES RESIDENTS AND EMPLOYEES TO ACT AND TO BE AIR AWARE AND EDUCATE THEMSELVES ABOUT LOCAL AIR QUALITY BY VISITING CAPCOGS AIR CENTRAL TEXAS WEBSITE AT AIRCENTRALTEXAS.ORG, AND BY PROMOTING AIR QUALITY AND AIR QUALITY AWARENESS WITHIN OUR COMMUNITY, PROCLAIM THIS THE 22ND DAY OF APRIL 2025.
>> THANK YOU, COMMISSIONER. YOU'D LIKE TO MAKE A MOTION?
>> I HAVE A MOTION TO APPROVE BY COMMISSIONER WESTMORELAND, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER HORNE.
ANY DISCUSSION? NOT ALL IN FAVOR SAY AYE.
>> OPPOSED, HEAR NONE, MOTION CARRIES.
ITEM G9, DISCUSS AND TAKE POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE APPOINTMENT OF
[G.9 To discuss and take possible action regarding the appointment of Nancy Perryman of Luling to the ESD #5 Board.]
NANCY PERRIMAN OF LUI TO THE ESD 5 BOARD. COMMISSIONER HORNE.>> YES, JUDGE. COMMISSIONERS, I APOLOGIZE TO FILLING THIS SEAT SO LONG.
MISS PERRIMAN WANTED TO ATTEND A MEETING AFTER THE MEETING.
SHE WAS MORE THAN GLAD TO BE A PART OF THIS BOARD SO I MAKE THE MOTION TO APPOINT MISS PERRIMAN FOR THE ESD 5.
>> WE HAVE A MOTION TO APPOINT, MISS PERRIMAN TO ESD 5. DO WE HAVE A SECOND?
>> SECOND BY COMMISSIONER THOMAS.
MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER HORNE.
ANY DISCUSSION? NOT, ALL IN FAVOR, SAY AYE.
>> POSED, HEAR NONE, MOTION CARRIES.
ITEM G10 DISCUSS AND TAKE POSSIBLE ACTION
[G.10 To discuss and take possible action regarding the recommended appointment of Stephen Cure of Red Rock as an additional member to the Caldwell County Historical Commission (CCHC) for the current 2025-2026 term.]
REGARDING THE RECOMMENDED APPOINTMENT OF STEVEN KERR OF RED ROCK AS AN ADDITIONAL MEMBER TO THE CALDWELL COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION FOR THE CURRENT YEAR 2025/2026.QUILL COULDN'T MAKE IT TODAY, BUT THEY ARE IN SUPPORT OF THIS NOMINATION.
>> I MOVE TO APPROVE THE APPOINTMENT OF STEPHEN CURE.
>> THANK YOU, COMMISSIONER THERIOT.
WE HAVE A MOTION TO APPROVE. DO WE HAVE A SECOND?
>> SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WESTMORELAND.
ANY DISCUSSION? IF NOT, ALL IN FAVOR SAY AYE.
>> [NOISE] EXCUSE ME. OPPOSED? HEARING NONE, MOTION CARRIES.
ITEM G 11, DISCUSS AND TAKE POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING RESOLUTION 14-2025,
[G.11 To discuss and take possible action regarding Resolution 14-2025 supporting the consolidation of and increased efficiency of District Courts.]
SUPPORTING THE CONSOLIDATION AND INCREASED EFFICIENCY OF DISTRICT COURTS.THIS HAS BEEN A FUN ONE, COMMISSIONERS FOR ME FOR THE LAST MONTH OR SO.
JUDGE WALDROP IS TRYING TO CONSOLIDATE SOME OF THE DISTRICTS.
WE HAVE MULTIPLE JUDGES THAT ARE SOMETIMES COVERING AS MANY AS FIVE AND SIX COUNTIES AT A TIME.
RIGHT NOW, JUDGE BOYERS, WHO WILL TERM OUT AT THE END OF HIS TERM AND A NEW JUDGE WILL BEGIN THEIR TERM IN 2029 IS COVERING COMAL, HAYS, AND CALDWELL.
REPRESENTATIVE ZWIENER FILED A BILL THAT WOULD CONSOLIDATE JUDGE BOYER SEAT ONLY TO HAYS COUNTY.
I HAD A ISSUE WITH THAT BECAUSE OUR COUNTY'S GROWING SO FAST AND I HATED FOR US TO BE DOWN A JUDGE.
THEN IN 2029, WITH A HUGE POPULATION INCREASE AND NOT HAVE ENOUGH JUDGES.
IN HER DEFENSE, THE DATA RIGHT NOW WOULD SEEM TO INDICATE THAT WE DON'T USE THAT JUDGE AS MUCH AS WE PROBABLY COULD.
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ON THE OTHER HAND, ONCE THIS IS DONE, IT'S LEGISLATION AND IT'S DRAWN AND IN LAW TO GO BACK AND THEN TRY TO EXPAND THAT DISTRICT LATER WOULD, I SUSPECT BE, [INAUDIBLE] ON TO IMPOSSIBLE.REPRESENTATIVE ZWIENER HAS AGREED TO CHANGE THE LANGUAGE OF THE BILL TO BE HAYS AND CALDWELL COUNTY FOR THAT SEAT, AND COMAL COUNTY WOULD NO LONGER BE A PART OF THAT DISTRICT.
COMAL COUNTY IS OKAY WITH THIS ALSO.
I'LL GO AHEAD AND READ THE RESOLUTION.
RESOLUTION 14-25, SUPPORTING THE CONSOLIDATION AND INCREASED EFFICIENCY OF DISTRICT COURTS.
THE RESOLUTION OF CALDWELL COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT SUPPORTING THE CONSOLIDATION OF AND INCREASED EFFICIENCY OF DISTRICT COURTS.
CALDWELL COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT HEREBY SUPPORTS EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1ST, 2029, THE WITHDRAWAL OF THE GEOGRAPHIC JURISDICTION OF THE 22ND JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT FROM CALDWELL COUNTY, SUCH THAT THE NEW GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT JURISDICTION OF 22ND JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT AT THAT TIME SHALL BE LIMITED TO CALDWELL AND HAYS COUNTY.
HOWEVER, CALDWELL AND HAYS COUNTY ANTICIPATE EXECUTION OF AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE FOR COST-SHARING OF ANCILLARY CUSTOMARY EXPENSES OF THE CONSOLIDATION TO BEGIN AT OR NEAR A 35, 65 PERCENTAGE, RESPECTIVELY, AND CALDWELL COUNTY ALSO ANTICIPATES BEING CURRENTLY SERVED BY BOTH THE 207TH AND 421ST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURTS.
FURTHER, IT IS UNDERSTOOD THAT THE ADULT COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT OF CALDWELL COUNTY, BEING OPERATED AS A TRI-COUNTY DEPARTMENT, INCLUDING HAYS, CALDWELL, AND COMAL COUNTY SHALL REMAIN INTACT AS PROVIDED BY 76.02 OF THE TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE.
THEN IT SAYS, IF YOU DO SO, COMMISSIONERS, A MOTION WAS MADE, SECONDED, AND CARRIED BY THE MAJORITY OF THE COURT MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE DURING REGULAR SESSION ON TUESDAY, APRIL 22ND, 2025.
LOOK FOR A MOTION, COMMISSIONERS.
>> MOVE APPROVAL BY COMMISSIONER WESTMORELAND. DO WE HAVE A SECOND?
>> SECOND BY COMMISSIONER THERIOT. ANY DISCUSSION?
>> WHICH COURT IS JUDGE MONTGOMERY?
>> SHE IS THE 421, AND THAT ONE STAYS INTACT.
>> SHE IS EXCLUSIVELY CALDWELL COUNTY.
SHE CAN TRAVEL IF SOMEBODY RECUSES HIMSELF AND ASKS HER, BUT SHE'S PRIMARILY HERE.
ANY OTHER DISCUSSION? WE HAVE A MOTION SECOND FOR APPROVAL.
>> OPPOSED? HEARING NONE, MOTION CARRIES.
ITEM G 13, DISCUSS AND TAKE POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING AN ORDER AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF FIREWORKS FROM MAY 21ST, 2025 THROUGH MAY 26TH, 2025.
[G.12 To discuss and take possible action regarding a Caldwell County Burn Ban.]
>> BURN BAN. THAT'S A BIG ONE.
DISCUSS AND TAKE POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING CALDWELL COUNTY BURN BAN.
HECTOR COULD NOT BE HERE TODAY.
WE'RE EXPECTING A LITTLE RAIN HOPEFULLY TOMORROW, SO HE RECOMMENDED KEEPING THE BURN BAN OFF.
>> I'LL MOVE TO KEEP THE BURN BAN OFF.
>> WE HAVE A MOTION TO KEEP BURN BAN OFF. DO WE HAVE A SECOND?
>> WE HAVE A SECOND. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER WESTMORELAND, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER THOMAS.
ANY DISCUSSION? NO. ALL IN FAVOR SAY AYE.
>> OPPOSED? HEARING NONE, MOTION CARRIES.
[G.13 To discuss and take possible action regarding an Order authorizing the sale of fireworks from May 21, 2025, through May 26, 2025, for Memorial Day.]
NOW, ITEM G 13.DISCUSSION TO TAKE POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING AN ORDER AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF FIREWORKS FROM MAY 21ST, 2025 THROUGH MAY 26TH, 2025 FOR MEMORIAL DAY.
ORDER 05-2025, AUTHORIZING MEMORIAL FIREWORK SALES.
WHEREAS THE COMMISSIONER'S COURT OF CALDWELL COUNTY IS AUTHORIZED UNDER OCCUPATION CODE, SECTION 2154.202H TO ISSUE AN ORDER ALLOWING RETAIL FIREWORK PERMIT HOLDERS TO SELL FIREWORKS TO THE PUBLIC IN CELEBRATION OF MEMORIAL DAY; AND WHEREAS ON THE 22ND DAY OF APRIL 2025, COMMISSIONER'S COURT OF CALDWELL COUNTY HAS DETERMINED THAT CONDITIONS ARE FAVORABLE TO ISSUE SUCH AN ORDER.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE COMMISSIONER'S COURT OF CALDWELL COUNTY ADOPTS THIS ORDER AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF FIREWORKS TO THE PUBLIC BY RETAIL FIREWORKS PERMIT HOLDERS DURING MEMORIAL DAY PERIOD BEGINNING MAY 21ST, 2025 AND ENDING AT MIDNIGHT ON MAY 26TH, 2025, SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING RESTRICTIONS: THIS ORDER EXPIRES ON THE DATE THAT
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THE TEXAS FORESTRY SERVICE DETERMINES DROUGHT CONDITIONS EXIST IN THE COUNTY OR MIDNIGHT MAY 26TH, 2025, WHICHEVER IS EARLIER, AND B, THE SALE OF RESTRICTED FIREWORKS AS DEFINED BY SECTION 352.051, TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE, INCLUDING SKYROCKETS WITH STICKS AND MISSILES WITH FINS IS PROHIBITED.APPROVED THIS 22ND DAY OF APRIL 2025 BY CALDWELL COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT.
COMMISSIONERS, DO WE HAVE A MOTION FOR APPROVAL?
>> WE HAVE A MOTION BY COMMISSIONER HORN. DO WE HAVE A SECOND?
>> SECOND BY COMMISSIONER THERIOT.
ANY DISCUSSION? NOT. ALL IN FAVOR SAY AYE.
>> OPPOSED? HEARING NONE, MOTION CARRIES.
[G.14 To discuss and take possible action regarding stipends for Constables responding to Caldwell County environmental calls.]
DISCUSS AND TAKE POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING STIPENDS FOR CONSTABLES RESPONDING TO CALDWELL COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL CALLS.COMMISSIONERS, YOU HAVE THE REPORTS IN YOUR YOU BACKUP.
I WAS, I HAVE TO ADMIT, REALLY SURPRISED BY PRECINCT 2'S VOLUME OF CALLS.
IT WAS APPROACHING 40, SAME WITH PRECINCT 4, WHICH I FULLY EXPECTED TO SEE.
WE CAME CLOSE TO HAVING 100 CALLS JUST OUT OF THOSE TWO PRECINCTS ALONE LAST MONTH.
I WANT TO COMMEND THE CONSTABLES OFFICES.
THE REPORTS THAT THEY TURNED IN WERE VERY THOROUGH AND VERY DETAILED DESCRIBING THE CASES, WHAT CASES THEY WERE.
I JUST WANTED TO SAY PUBLICLY THAT I THOUGHT YOU ALL DID A FANTASTIC JOB THIS PAST MONTH.
THREE AND ONE DIDN'T HAVE AS MANY CALLS, BUT I SUSPECT THREE WILL HAVE MORE CALLS.
THE CONSTABLES DID DO SOME FACEBOOK PAGES, WHICH GENERATED SOME CALLS, SO THAT'S GOOD.
WE ASKED THAT THEY ALSO GO TO UNIT ROW, BUT CERTAINLY, I DON'T THINK ANY OF US ARE OPPOSED TO TRYING TO MAKE IT SO CITIZENS HAVE AN EASIER TIME TO CALL IN.
ANYWAYS, I THINK WE'RE GOING TO HAVE TO TAKE A LOOK AND CONSIDER WHETHER OR NOT THAT VOLUME OF CALLS WARRANTS HAVING A PERSON IN THOSE OFFICES DOING THAT OR NOT.
I DON'T KNOW IF WE'RE GOING TO BE ABLE TO GET THAT DONE TODAY.
WE'RE GOING TO HAVE TO GO THROUGH THE BUDGET PROCESS.
THERE ARE SOME RULES ABOUT WHEN WE CAN AND CANNOT CREATE NEW POSITIONS OUTSIDE OF THE BUDGET PROCESS, BUT I CAN TELL YOU THAT BASED ON WHAT I'VE SEEN FOR TWO AND FOUR, I MIGHT RECOMMEND THAT THOSE TWO OFFICES GET A LITTLE FINANCIAL HELP, AND WE'LL CONTINUE TO MONITOR THESE THINGS.
IN THE MEANTIME, I THINK THE STIPEND SHOULD STAY, ALL OF THIS IS JUST MY OPINION.
IT'S GOING TO BE UP TO ALL FIVE OF US TO DECIDE WHAT TO DO HERE, BUT I PROBABLY NEED A MOTION FOR SOME ACTION REGARDING THIS, AND IF THAT MOTION BE TO HAVE ME GO FORTH AND EXPLORE BASED ON THE NUMBERS, CREATING THE POSITION IN THOSE OFFICES TO HELP, THEN SO BE IT.
I'D BE SUPPORTIVE OF IT BASED ON THE VOLUME OF THE TWO OF THOSE OFFICES.
FORTY CALLS IN ONE MONTH IS A LOT.
[LAUGHTER] THAT'S MORE THAN A CALL A DAY TO RESPOND TO, INVESTIGATE, AND FILE A REPORT ON.
IS THERE SOME UNIFORM IDEA OF THE REPORTING WHERE ALL OF IT IS THE SAME WAY?
>> WE DID. THE OTHER OFFICES USED THE SAME SPREADSHEET.
>> PRECINCT 2 HAD DONE A DIFFERENT TYPE OF REPORT, BUT WE JUST REACHED OUT TO PAUL'S OFFICE AND ASKED THAT HE USED THAT SPREADSHEET, AND HE DID.
IT'S DEFINITELY APPLES TO APPLES.
IT GIVES DATE, TIME, LOCATION, TYPE OF CALL, MISDEMEANOR, FELONY. THEY'RE VERY DETAILED.
>> EACH ONE OF THEM CAN USE THE SAME ONE TO BE UNIFORMED ON THAT ISSUE?
>> ALSO, WHAT HAPPENED THEN? ABOUT THE CALL IN.
IT'S JUST ALL OF THE CALLS IN, SO A TWO-UNIT ROW?
>> WELL, THAT'S WHAT WE ASKED.
I DON'T KNOW IF THEY DID IT, BUT I KNOW TWO AND FOUR CREATED A FACEBOOK PAGE WHERE PEOPLE COULD CALL IN AND THAT WAS SUCCESSFUL.
THAT GENERATED A LOT OF CALLS TO BOTH OF THOSE PRECINCTS, WHICH I'M CERTAINLY NOT OPPOSED TO.
THE WHOLE POINT OF THIS IS TO GET PEOPLE TO CALL IN SO THAT WE KNOW WHERE
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THE ISSUES ARE AND WE CAN GET THEM CLEANED UP. COME ON UP.>> LIKE YOU SAID, CREATING A FACEBOOK PAGE, IT HELPED US A LOT.
WE'RE GETTING A LOT OF RESPONSE BACK, WE ARE DOING THAT.
PEOPLE OUT THERE ARE STARTING TO CLEAN UP ON THEMSELVES BEFORE WE APPROACH THEIR HOUSE.
JUST DRIVING AROUND OUR PRECINCT AND SPOTTING DIFFERENT SPACES, WE GO INTO THEM AND TALK TO THEM ABOUT THEIR RUBBISH AND STUFF.
BUT LATELY, WE'VE BEEN GETTING RESPONSES BACK, WE'RE DRIVING AROUND, THEY'RE STARTING TO CLEAN UP.
I GUESS THE FACEBOOK PAGE HELPED US A LOT.
>> OUR INITIAL GOAL IS NOT TO PUNISH, BUT TO EDUCATE AND GET THEM TO CLEAN IT UP.
>> IF THEY FAIL TO DO SO, THOUGH, THEN WE WILL COME IN AND [OVERLAPPING].
>> WE HAVE SEVERAL CASES WORKING.
WE GOT ONE FELONY, WE'RE ABOUT TO FILE ON.
BUT WE GIVE EVERYBODY TO BENEFIT OF THE DOUBT, CLEAN YOUR STUFF UP, YOU CAN'T DO IT, AND THEN WE'RE BACK AT YOUR PROPERTY AND WE PICK YOU UP.
>> THAT'S THE GOAL. AT THE END OF THE DAY, WE JUST WANT A CLEAN COUNTY.
BUT I THINK PRECINCT 2 ALSO GENERATED A FELONY CASE.
I WAS NOT SURPRISED BY THE VOLUME OF CALLS IN YOUR PRECINCT, BUT I WAS REALLY SURPRISED BY THE VOLUME OF CALLS IN PRECINCT 2, AND THEY'RE THE SAME CALLS.
LOT OF ILLEGAL DUMPING OF CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS AND HOUSEHOLD TRASH.
CONSTABLE EASTERLING SEEMED TO BE IN A LOT OF THE OIL FIELD AREAS WHERE PEOPLE ARE DUMPING IT AND YOURS WERE [LAUGHTER] ABSOLUTELY EVERYWHERE.
>> WE HAVE A LOT ON OUR STATE ROADS AT FM ROADS.
IF IT'S ONE OR TWO BAGS, WE PICK IT UP BECAUSE WE CALL THE STATE TO COME BY, AND IT TAKES THEM A WHILE, AND PEOPLE CALL US, HEY, WHEN DID THEY COME BY? WE'RE PICKING IT UP JUST TO MAKE SURE.
IF IT'S SOMETHING BIG, WE CAN'T.
>> I WAS SPEAKING WITH DONALD BEFORE COURT, THE TWO GUYS THAT WE'RE GOING TO HAVE WITH THE TRUCK AND THE TRAILER, THEY WILL BE ON THE MOVE ALL DAY, EVERY DAY LOOKING FOR ILLEGAL DUMPING AND TRASH.
IF IT'S A PILE OF MATTRESSES WHERE IT'S HARD TO INVESTIGATE, THEY'LL JUST CALL YOU AND SAY, PICKING UP SOME MATTRESSES.
IF IT'S SOME BAGS OF TRASH WHERE WE MIGHT BE ABLE TO DIG AROUND IN THERE AND FIGURE OUT WHO DID IT, THEN THEY'RE GOING TO CALL AND SAY, NEED YOU TO COME CHECK THIS OUT.
OR I SUPPOSE WHATEVER PRECINCT GETS IN.
>> WE CALLED THEM. THEY'RE DOING A GOOD JOB SO FAR ON BAGS THAT WE CALL IN THE COUNTY.
FRED HAS GONE OUT THERE AND OPENED THE BAGS UP, AND GONE THROUGH THE TRASH IN THERE AND IT'S NASTY, BUT WE LOOK FOR NAMES, WE FIND THEM, AND HE CONTACTS THEM.
THERE'S BEEN SEVERAL THAT WE'RE DOING THAT TOO, AND WE CAN TAKE IT BACK TO THE HOUSE, HEY, YOU FORGOT SOMETHING ON THE ROAD, HERE'S A CITATION. [LAUGHTER].
>> HAVE THE UNIT POSITIONS BEEN FILLED YET?
>> NO, WE'RE GOING TO BEGIN INTERVIEWING.
>> TAKES A LITTLE WHILE. WE HAVE TO POST THEM AND DO INTERVIEWS AND SO THEY HAVEN'T BEEN FILLED, BUT UNIT ROAD HAS BEEN RESPONDING AND PICKING UP TRASH.
WE JUST DON'T HAVE THAT GROUP TOGETHER YET.
>> GOOD MORNING. IN REFERENCE TO THE SOCIAL MEDIA WHEN I TOOK OFFICE ON JANUARY 1, I DID CREATE SOCIAL MEDIA PRESENCE, FACEBOOK, AND ALL THAT.
AS MANY OF YOU KNOW I'M STARTING FROM GROUND ZERO, AND I'M BUILDING UP AND I'M CREATING PUBLIC AWARENESS OF NUMBER 1, WHAT CONSTABLES DO OUT THERE, WHAT IT IS THAT WE DO.
WHEN THIS ENVIRONMENTAL THING CAME ALONG AND WAS PUT ON US, I MADE A CAMPAIGN TO BRING AWARENESS TO THE CONSTITUENTS AND IT GOES THROUGHOUT THE COUNTY AS WELL.
IT'S BEEN VERY, VERY WELL RECEIVED.
PEOPLE ARE STOPPING ME ON THE STREET, THEY'VE STOPPED ME IN THE STORE.
I'M VERY PASSIONATE ABOUT MY PRECINCT AND THE COUNTY AND I WORK REALLY HARD TO TRY TO GET THIS DONE.
THE BIG THING IS THIS AWARENESS OUT THERE HAS REALLY, REALLY DEVELOPED INTO SOMETHING THAT'S REALLY, REALLY SOMETHING WE NEED TO TAKE A REALLY HARD LOOK AT.
HOW WE'RE GOING TO GO INTO THE FUTURE WITH THIS.
TO DO THIS PROPERLY, AS YOU KNOW, WE NEED MANPOWER, AND WE NEED EQUIPMENT AS WELL. WE NEED CAMERAS.
THERE'S A LOT OF THINGS THAT WE NEED GOING FORWARD.
HOPEFULLY, AT SOME POINT, WE'LL HAVE DISCUSSIONS ABOUT THIS, COMMUNICATE ABOUT THIS, SO WE CAN REALLY DEVELOP A GOOD PLAN TO GO FORWARD TO BE EFFECTIVE.
>> JUST SO YOU KNOW, COMMISSIONER WHILE WE'RE ON THAT SUBJECT.
THEY DO HAVE CAMERAS AVAILABLE TO YOU AT CAP CUT, YOU JUST HAVE TO CALL AND ASK.
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>> I HAVE, I'M WORKING ON THAT.
WE'RE ALL TRYING TO WORK THROUGH THAT BUT THANK YOU AGAIN.
ANYTHING ELSE? RICHARDS, COME ON UP.
>> THANK YOU, JUDGE, COMMISSIONERS.
JUST TO LET YOU KNOW PRECINCT 1 HAS BEEN WORKING HARD ON THE ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES SO AS WELL.
WE'VE WORKED WITH SEVERAL OF THE COMMUNITY TO CLEAN UP THE AREAS IN PRECINCT 1.
ALSO WITH UNIT ROAD TO ENSURE THAT THEY PICKED UP TRASH, THE DEBRIS THAT WE HAVE FOUND THAT WE CAN'T FIND ANYONE WHO CLAIMS IT.
SO WE ARE WORKING DILIGENTLY IN THAT AREA FOR YOU AS WELL.
>> YES, SIR.THANK YOU. WE APPRECIATE IT.
>> ANYBODY ELSE? OKAY. COMMISSIONERS, SO WE NEED SOME KIND OF MOTION.
IDEALLY, FROM MY PERSPECTIVE IT WOULD BE TO ALLOW ME TO TAKE THIS DATA AND ANALYZE IT AND COME TO YOU WITH BUDGET SUGGESTIONS IF WE NEED TO INCREASE STAFFING, I'M CERTAINLY WILLING TO.
THIS IS SOMETHING THAT WE'VE BEEN TRYING TO DO FOR A LONG TIME THE ORIGINAL WAY WE TRIED TO DO IT WAS NOT AS EFFECTIVE AS WE LIKED AND THEN DUE TO SOME TURN OR TURNOVER, IT GAVE US AN OPPORTUNITY TO REVAMP OUR ENVIRONMENTAL UNIT.
BASED ON WHAT I'VE SEEN DURING THIS FIRST 30 DAYS, IT'S BEEN VERY, VERY SUCCESSFUL AND I'M VERY APPRECIATIVE OF IT.
>> WELL, I WOULD MOVE TO RETAIN THE CURRENT STIPENDS AS APPROVED BY THE COURT PREVIOUSLY AND ALLOW JUDGE HAYDEN'S OFFICE TO MOVE FORWARD WITH THE CONTINUOUS CONVECTION OF DATA FROM ALL FOUR CONSTABLE PRECINCTS WITH THE GOAL OF BEING TO PROVIDE CLARITY FOR ANTICIPATED BUDGETARY NEEDS IN THE NEXT CYCLE.
>> I'LL SECOND THAT. WILL THIS REPORT BE COMING TO THE COURT EVERY MEETING?
>> YES AND IT'S IN YOUR BACKUP.
>> WE WILL GET THEM EVERY MONTH AND SO THAT WE HAVE A BODY OF DATA WHEN WE GET TO BUDGET TIME TO DRAW FROM.
>> AND THEY'LL ALL BE IN A CONSISTENT FORMAT?
>> YES. SO LIKE AS I WAS SAYING BEFORE, COMMISSIONER EASTERLING LIKE YOU SAID, BECAUSE HE'S NEW AND HE REALLY LITERALLY IS REBUILDING HIS OFFICE.
HIS WAS A LITTLE BIT DIFFERENT.
SO I JUST SHARED THE SPREADSHEET WITH HIM THAT THE OTHER COUNSELS USED, AND HE HAPPILY FILLED IT OUT AND SENT IT BACK IN I THINK SAME DAY IF NOT THE VERY NEXT DAY AND SO NOW WE HAVE THEM ALL IN A FORMAT THAT'S THE SAME.
>> OKAY. WE HAVE A MOTION AND SECOND TO ANALYZE THE DATA, KEEP THE STIPEND AND COME BACK BUDGETARY TIMES. GO AHEAD, COMMISSIONER.
>> NO. SO THE STIPEND IS GOING TO STAY WHERE THEY'RE AT WITH EACH PRECINCT.
NOW, THESE STIPENDS, DOES IT HAVE TO GO TO A PERSONNEL OR CAN IT GO TO THEIR BUDGET FOR EQUIPMENT?
>> NO, IT HAS TO GO TO PERSONNEL.
NOW, WHEN WE GET INTO THE BUDGET TALKS, COMMISSIONER EASTERLING BROUGHT UP A CAMERA PROGRAM TO GET THOSE FROM CAPE COG WITH THEIR FINITE NUMBER OF CAMERAS.
SO WE SHOULD FIND THAT WE NEED MORE THAN WE CAN TALK ABOUT THAT.
IF THERE'S SOME OTHER KIND OF EQUIPMENT THAT WE THINK WE NEED THAT HAS SOME COST BENEFITS TO IT.
WE CAN TALK ABOUT THAT, BUT THE STIPEND HAS TO STAY WITH PERSONNEL.
>> BUDGET TALKS ARE STARTING NEXT WEEK.
>> YEAH. IT'S NOT LIKE WE'RE PUTTING THIS OFF FOR SIX MONTHS.
WE'RE ABOUT TO START REACHING OUT AND GETTING EVERYBODY IN AND STARTING TO HAVE THESE CONVERSATIONS.
WE HAVE A MOTION AND A SECOND TO KEEP STIPENDS, ANALYZE DATA, GET IN BUDGET TALKS, AND THEN BRING BACK A PROPOSED BUDGET TO YOU GUYS WHAT WE'D LIKE TO DO.
OBVIOUSLY, WE'LL TALK TO EACH CONSTABLES OFFICE INDIVIDUALLY DURING THOSE TALKS AND THEN WE MAY FIND THAT IT'S NECESSARY TO SIT DOWN COLLECTIVELY WITH ALL FOUR CONSTABLES AND HAVE A CONVERSATION TO FIGURE OUT THE BEST WAY TO MANAGE IT.
BUT IT'S GOING VERY WELL EXCEEDED MY EXPECTATIONS IN SOME AREAS, SO HAPPY ABOUT THAT. ALL RIGHT.
ANY FURTHER DISCUSSION? NOT ALL IN FAVOR SAY AYE.
OPPOSED HERE AND NONE, MOTION CARRIES.
WE ALREADY DID ITEM G15, ITEM G16, DISCUSS AND TAKE POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING $3,000
[G.16 To discuss and take possible action regarding $3,000.00 donation request from CARTS (Capital Area Rural Transportation System) for FY 2025.]
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DONATION REQUEST FROM CARTS CAPITAL AREA RURAL TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS. THIS IS A DONATION THAT THEY REQUEST EACH YEAR.IT'S THE SAME EACH YEAR. WE'VE GRANTED IT.
CARTS IS VERY ACTIVE HERE IN LOCKHART AND GETTING MORE ACTIVE IN LULING.
IN SOME CASES SOME PEOPLE'S ONLY WAY TO GET AROUND GET FROM POINT A TO POINT B TO DOCTOR'S APPOINTMENTS AND THINGS LIKE THAT.
SO I THINK IT'S VERY WORTHWHILE THAT COMMISSIONERS ALL NEED A MOTION.
>> WE GOT A MOTION TO APPROVE BY COMMISSIONER THOMAS, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER HORN.
>> ANY DISCUSSION? NOW ALL IN FAVOR, SAY AYE?
>> OPPOSE HEARING NONE, MOTION CARRIES.
>> ITEM G17, DISCUSS AND TAKE POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING BUDGET TRANSFER 01/2025,
[G.17 To discuss and take possible action regarding Budget Transfer 01-2025 moving $50,000.00 from 002-1102-5310 Machinery and Equipment to 002-1102-4510 Repair and Maintenance.]
MOVING 50,000 FROM 002-1102-5310, MACHINERY EQUIPMENT TO 002-1102-4510, REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE. DAN.>> YES. GOOD MORNING, JUDGE AND COMMISSIONERS.
THIS IS JUST AN INTERNAL TRANSFER WITH UNIT ROAD IN THEIR MACHINERY OR THEIR REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE IS GETTING A LITTLE LOW.
THERE IS SOME UNPREDICTED PIECES OF EQUIPMENT THAT WENT DOWN AND I DON'T KNOW IF DONALD WOULD LIKE TO ELABORATE ON THAT, BUT THIS IS PRETTY COMMON.
WE'RE ALREADY THROUGH HALFWAY THROUGH THE BUDGET CYCLE.
HE DID LET ME KNOW THAT HE MIGHT NOT NEED THE FULL 50,000 BUT IT IS FLEXIBLE TO MOVE IT BACK AND FORTH.
>> MOVE TO APPROVE ITEM G17 BY COMMISSIONER WESTMORELAND.
DO WE HAVE A SECOND? SECOND. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER HORN.
ANY DISCUSSION? NOT ALL IN FAVOR, SAY AYE.
>> OPPOSED HEARING NONE, MOTION CARRIES.
ITEM G18, DISCUSS AND TAKE POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING BUDGET TRANSFER 02/2025,
[G.18 To discuss and take possible action regarding Budget Transfer 02-2025 moving $39,696.00 from Contingency 001-6510-4860 to Road Workers 002-1101-1027 for the two additional equipment operator positions approved at the April 8, 2025, regular Commissioners Court meeting.]
MOVING $39,696 FROM CONTINGENCY 0016-510-4860 TO ROAD WORKERS 0021-102-1027 FOR THE TWO ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT OPERATOR POSITIONS APPROVED ON APRIL 8TH, 2025, REGULAR COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING.COMMISSIONERS JUST WHAT IT SOUNDS LIKE.
WE'RE JUST MOVING THE FUNDS OVER SO THAT WE CAN HIRE THESE FOLKS AND PAY THEM.
>> THAT 39,000 THAT'S NOT THEIR SALARY THAT'S JUST TO GET US FOR THE NEXT 11 PAY PERIOD IN THE YEAR.
>> WE HAVE A MOTION TO APPROVE BY COMMISSIONER HORN. DO WE HAVE A SECOND?
>> SECOND BY COMMISSIONER THERIOT.
ANY DISCUSSION? NOT ALL IN FAVOR, SAY AYE?
>> OPPOSED HEARING NONE, MOTION CARRIES.
ITEM G19, DISCUSSION TAKE POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING AWARD FROM
[G.19 To discuss and take possible action regarding award from the Texas GLO CDBG Regional Mitigation Program in the amount of $3,499,500.00 for the Caldwell County Emergency Shelter Project, Contract No. 24-065-139-E997.]
THE TEXAS GLO CDBG REGIONAL MITIGATION PROGRAM AND THE AMOUNT OF $3,499,500 FOR CALDWELL COUNTY EMERGENCY SHELTER PROJECT.COMMISSIONERS, THIS IS JUST ACCEPTING THE AWARD FOR THE GRANT THAT WE GOT SOME TIME BACK AND IT WAS DECIDED BY THE COURT BACK WHEN WE WENT FOR THE ADDITIONAL PORTION OF THE GRANT TO USE THAT TO FUND THE OVERAGES ON THE EVACUATION CENTER.
NOT REALLY OVERAGES, IT JUST WENT THREE YEARS AND THE COST OF EVERYTHING ESCALATED SO THIS IS TO COVER THAT.
>> MOVE MOTION TO APPROVE ITEM G19 BY COMMISSIONER HORN, DO WE HAVE A SECOND?
>> SECOND BY COMMISSIONER THOMAS.
ANY DISCUSSION? NOT ALL IN FAVOR SAY AYE?
>> OPPOSED HEARING NONE, MOTION CARRIES.
ITEM G20 DISCUSS AND TAKE POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING RESOLUTION 15-2025,
[G.20 To discuss and take possible action regarding Resolution 15-2025 authorizing Caldwell County to apply for the USDOT FY25 Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant funding.]
AUTHORIZING CALDWELL COUNTY TO APPLY FOR US DOT FY 25 SAFE STREETS AND ROADS FOR ALL SS4A GRANT FUNDING.COMMISSIONER THERIOT IS FAMILIAR WITH THIS ALREADY.
THIS IS A GRANT THAT ALLOWS FOR I THINK IT'S UP TO $25,000,000.
I THINK THAT'S RIGHT AND WE WOULD HAVE TO DO A 20% MATCH FOR THAT.
IT'S PRIMARILY FOR SAFETY IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS AND INTERSECTIONS AND THINGS LIKE THAT, WHERE WE HAVE SOME UNSAFE TRAFFIC CONDITIONS YOU CAN APPLY FOR THIS GRANT AND USE THOSE FUNDS.
EXAMPLE OF WHERE THESE FUNDS MIGHT COME IN PRETTY HANDY.
IF YOU'RE LOOKING AT THE ROAD BOND IS THE INTERSECTION OF FM2183 OR THE INTERSECTION OF SH80 AND 183 IN LULING.
WE HAVE SOME OF THOSE KIND OF INTERSECTION PROJECTS IN THE BOND ALREADY, IF THIS WERE TO PAY FOR SOME OF THAT THEN WE WOULD BE ABLE TO
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THEN STRETCH THOSE DOLLARS TO OTHER PROJECTS WITHIN THE BOND.IF WE HAD MONEY LEFT OVER FROM THE BOND AT THE END OF THOSE PROJECTS BECAUSE OF EXTRA MONEY WE'RE GETTING IN, THEN WE COULD TAKE ON ADDITIONAL ROAD PROJECTS.
SO THIS COULD BE VERY BENEFICIAL AND AS FAR AS MATCH GOES, YOU KNOW THAT BOND MONEY IS THERE.
SO IF IT WAS FM 20 AND SAY THE PROJECT IS 30 MILLION AND SO WE'RE GOING TO BORROW 25 MILLION TO IMPROVE THAT INTERSECTION.
WE COULD TAKE THE MATCH OUT OF THE BOND AND LET THIS PAY FOR THE REST AND THEN THE REMAINDER OF THE BOND MONEY COULD BE MOVED TO ANOTHER PROJECT.
ONCE ALL PROJECTS ARE COMPLETE IF IT'S STILL THERE, IT CAN GET MOVED TO A NEW PROJECT.
I THINK I EXPLAINED THAT RIGHT.
>> ONE OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS PARTICULAR GRANT IS THAT IT'S A PROJECT INCLUDED IN THE REPORT, A SPECIAL REPORT THAT'S THAT'S BEING GENERATED RIGHT NOW OR HAS BEEN GENERATED OVER THE LAST FEW MONTHS.
THAT THIS WILL BE COMING TO THE COURT PROBABLY AT EITHER OUR NEXT MEETING OR THE ONE AFTER THAT.
IT'LL HAVE INDIVIDUAL PROJECTS THAT HAVE MET THE CRITERIA FOR THIS GRANT.
I WOULD ANTICIPATE THAT THAT PROBABLY THAT'LL BE A PART OF THE PROCESS ALSO WHERE WE'LL BE LOOKING AT THOSE INDIVIDUALS.
>> GOOD. OKAY. THANK YOU. ALL RIGHT.
WITH ALL THAT SAID, COMMISSIONERS, DO WE HAVE A MOTION FOR ITEM G20?
>> DO YOU HAVE A MOTION FOR APPROVAL?
>> OKAY. MOTION FOR APPROVAL BY COMMISSIONER THERIOT ON G20. DO WE HAVE A SECOND?
>> SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WESTMORELAND.
ANY FURTHER DISCUSSION? NOT ALL IN FAVOR, SAY AYE?
>> OPPOSED HEARING NONE MOTION CARRIES.
IN ITEM H, DO WE HAVE A MOTION TO ADJOURN?
>> WE HAVE A MOTION TO ADJOURN BY COMMISSIONER THOMAS. DO WE HAVE A SECOND?
>> SECOND. SECOND BY COMMISSIONER HORN.
ANY DISCUSSION? NOT ALL IN FAVOR, SAY AYE?
>>OPPOSED HEARING NONE, WE'RE ADJOURNED AT 9:57.
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