>> GOOD MORNING EVERYONE. WELCOME TO CALDWELL COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT.
[A. CALL MEETING TO ORDER]
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WE'RE CALLING THE MEETING TO ORDER THURSDAY, JANUARY 22ND, 2026 AT 9:00 AM.DO WE HAVE ANYBODY TO DO THE INVOCATION THIS MORNING? I'M NOT SURE.
IF NOT, COMMISSIONER THOMAS, DO YOU MIND? I DON'T KNOW IF WE GOT ANYBODY OR NOT.
>> DEAR GRACE [INAUDIBLE] HEAVENLY FATHER, WE COME IN THIS MOMENT IN THIS MEETING THIS HOUR, ASKING YOU TO GUIDE US IN [INAUDIBLE].
WE ASK IN YOUR [INAUDIBLE] JESUS' NAME. AMEN.
>> ANNOUNCEMENTS, COMMISSIONERS?
[D. ANNOUNCEMENTS]
>> JUDGE, I HAVE ONE LULING, LOCKHART FOR EACH CLUB AND FFA ARE SHOWING THIS WEEKEND.
IT'S GOING TO BE A NASTY WEEKEND, BUT THEY'RE STILL GOING TO BE OUT THERE.
IF YOU CAN SUPPORT THEM, COME ON OUT AND SUPPORT THEM, IT'S FRIDAY AND SATURDAY.
>> MINE'S THE SAME AS COMMISSIONER HORNE'S.
PUT ON YOUR COVERALLS AND YOUR WARM SOCKS AND GLOVES AND COME ON OUT.
IT'LL BE FUN. I KNOW WE HAVE ONE STAFF ANNOUNCEMENT, HECTOR.
>> GOOD MORNING, JUDGE, COMMISSIONERS, STAFF, AND GALLERY.
JUST WANT TO GIVE YOU A STATE OF PREPAREDNESS FOR CALDWELL COUNTY.
AS YOU ALL KNOW, WE'VE GOT SOME PRETTY BAD WEATHER HEADING OUR WAY IN THE NEXT COUPLE OF DAYS I WANTED TO GIVE YOU AN UPDATE ON WHAT WE HAVE DONE IN EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT TO PREPARE.
ALL ELECTRIC COMPANIES IN CALDWELL COUNTY HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED AND ARE PREPARED TO ANSWER CALLS FOR DOWN POWER LINES AND THEY EVEN BROUGHT IN EXTRA CREWS FROM OUT OF STATE TO PREPARE.
LCRA ALSO HAS THE PEAKER PLANT IN MAXWELL.
THEY WILL ACTIVATE IT IF THEY SEE THE POWER GRID START TO DIMINISH.
OUR LOCAL UTILITIES WITHIN THE LULING AND LOCKHART HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED, AND THEY ARE PREPARED.
FIRE, EMS, AND ALL LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES IN CALDWELL COUNTY ARE PREPARED AS WELL. WARMING STATIONS.
EVERYBODY'S BEEN ASKING ABOUT WARMING STATIONS CURRENTLY, WE HAVE THE CAVALRY CHURCH LOCATED AT 204, NORTH MAIN STREET IN LOCKHART AVAILABLE.
ALSO, THE AMERICAN LEGION LOCATED AT 1501, NORTH COLORADO STREET IN LOCKHART WILL BE OPEN.
THEY WILL ALSO BE SUPPORTED BY RED CROSS.
WE ALSO HAVE A WARMING STATION IN MARTINDALE, WHICH IS GOING TO BE THE THREE RIVERS CHURCH, WHICH IS LOCATED ON HIGHWAY 142.
THE LULING CATHOLIC CHURCH, IN LULING TEXAS, I THINK IT'S OFF OF OLD SAN MARCOS HIGHWAY IN LULING, WILL ALSO HAVE A WARMING STATION.
NOW, THERE'S OTHER WARMING STATIONS COMING ONLINE, AND I THINK THESE ARE INDIVIDUAL CHURCHES THAT ARE OPENING THEIR DOORS BECAUSE THEY SEE THE THREAT OF THE INCOMING WEATHER.
FOR ALL THE CITIZENS OF CALDWELL COUNTY, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THAT YOU GO TO YOUR GROCERY STORES AND GET EVERYTHING YOU NEED TODAY.
TODAY WILL BE THE LAST DAY THAT YOU'RE GOING TO SEE WARM TEMPERATURES.
DON'T WAIT TILL THE LAST MINUTE AND RUSH TO THE STORES, AND THEN THERE'S NOTHING FOR YOU TO BUY.
IF YOU TRAVEL ON OUR LOCAL HIGHWAYS, MAKE SURE THAT YOU HAVE A WINTER STORM SURVIVAL KIT IN YOUR CARS, JUST IN CASE YOU GET STRANDED.
I'M GOING TO HIGHLY RECOMMEND THAT IT'S BEING A WEEKEND, IT'S GOING TO BE UGLY.
THE ROADS ARE GOING TO BE ICY.
I KNOW A LOT OF PEOPLE FROM LOCKHART WORK IN AUSTIN AND SAN MARCOS, SO DRIVE SAFELY AND WATCH OUT FOR BLACK ICE.
FOR ALL THE RANCHERS AND FARMERS IN CALDWELL COUNTY, MAKE SURE YOU GOT PLENTY OF HAY AND PELLETS FOR YOUR LIVESTOCK.
FOR THE SMALLER FARMERS WHO HAVE GOATS AND LAMBS, I KNOW THAT YOU ALL LIKE TO USE HEAT LAMPS TO KEEP YOUR ANIMALS WARM.
IF YOU'RE GOING TO USE HEAT LAMPS IN YOUR BARNS, MAKE SURE THAT YOU USE A HEAVY DUTY EXTENSION CORD WHEN YOU'RE RUNNING THESE HEAT LAMPS, BECAUSE THESE REGULAR EXTENSION CORDS GET HOT, AND THEN THEY CAUSE FIRES.
IT COULD DAMAGE YOUR LIVESTOCK, AND WE DON'T WANT THAT TO HAPPEN.
FOR RESIDENTS THAT HAVE OUTSIDE ANIMALS LIKE CATS AND DOGS AND CHICKENS,
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WHO PUT A HEAT LAMP ON THEIR PORCHES, MAKE SURE THAT THAT HEAT LAMP IS FIRMLY SECURED TO SOME TYPE OF POST OR ANCHORING DEVICE.IN THE PAST, I'VE SEEN WHERE THESE HEAT LAMPS FALL ON A WOODEN FLOOR AND CATCH THE FLOORS ON FIRE.
OTHER THAN THAT, CALDWELL COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, THEY WILL BE MONITORING ALL THE WEATHER CALLS COMING OUT OF TEXAS DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT.
FOR YOU ALL THAT WANT TO KNOW ABOUT THE WEATHER, THE GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF TEXAS IS GOING TO BE DOING A ALL BROADCAST ON ALL TV STATIONS AT 10:00 AM THIS MORNING ON ALL LOCAL TV STATIONS.
MONITOR YOUR WEATHER STATIONS.
IF YOU'VE GOT RADIO, WEATHER RADIOS, MAKE SURE YOU MONITOR THOSE TOO.
OTHER THAN THAT, DO YOU ALL HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OF ME?
>> JUST ONE THING TO ADD, HECTOR, IF YOU DON'T HAVE IT ON YOUR PHONE, DOWNLOAD THE WARN CENTRAL TEXAS APP.
BECAUSE IF YOUR POWER GOES OUT, THIS THE ONLY WAY WE HAVE TO GET A HOLD OF YOU THAT AND IPAWS.
PLEASE DOWNLOAD THAT APP SO THAT WE CAN GET INFORMATION TO YOU.
>> YES. THE WARN CENTRAL TEXAS APP, YOU JUST TYPE IN WARN CENTRAL TEXAS AND IT'LL POP UP.
ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS REGISTER.
NOT ONLY YOU CAN REGISTER YOUR PHONE, BUT YOU CAN ALSO REGISTER THE PHONE OF YOUR ELDERS AND GRANDPARENTS AND EVERYBODY ELSE.
ALSO, WITH THAT BEING SAID, IF YOU KNOW ELDERLY INDIVIDUALS OUT IN THE COUNTY OR ELDERLY INDIVIDUALS THAT ARE RELATED TO YOU, PLEASE CHECK ON THEM.
GIVE THEM A CALL, MAKE SURE THEY'RE OKAY.
IF YOU CAN TRAVEL, GO VISIT WITH THEM.
A LOT OF THE ELDERLY FOLKS MIGHT NOT HAVE THE WARMING CAPABILITIES IN THEIR HOUSES PLEASE, SO CHECK ON THEM.
OTHER THAN THAT, I DON'T HAVE ANYTHING ELSE UNLESS YOU HAVE SOMETHING OF ME.
>> ANY OTHER STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS THIS MORNING? THAT WE'LL GO TO CITIZENS COMMENTS. DO YOU HAVE ANY?
[F. CONSENT AGENDA]
WE'LL GO AHEAD AND GO TO CONSENT.IF THERE ARE NO QUESTIONS ON CONSENT, I LOOK FOR A MOTION TO APPROVE.
>> MOVE APPROVAL BY COMMISSIONER HORNE. DO WE HAVE A SECOND?
>> SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WESTMORELAND.
ANY DISCUSSION? NOT ALL IN FAVOR SAY, AYE?
>> OPPOSED? HEARING NONE, MOTION CARRIES.
[G.1 To discuss the development agreement for Cozy Pecan Village RV Park located at 321 Mill Street in Maxwell, Texas for up to 55 RV sites.]
DISCUSS THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR COZY BECON VILLAGE RV PARK LOCATED AT 321 MILL STREET IN MAXWELL, TEXAS, FOR UP TO 55 RV SITES.IF YOU GUYS WANT TO COME UP AND ADDRESS IT, OR WE CAN JUST GO AHEAD AND LET THE COMMISSIONER THERIOT KICK IT OFF AND GO FROM THERE.
>> GOOD MORNING, JUDGE AND COMMISSIONERS, MARSHALL BREWER WITH ECKMAN ENGINEERING, THE CIVIL ENGINEER ON THE PROJECT, AND CELSO REYES, THE OWNER OF THE PROJECT.
IT'S A PROPOSED 55 UNIT RV DEVELOPMENT.
WE'VE ALREADY BEEN SOMEWHAT INVOLVED IN THE PROJECT WITH THE COUNTY ENGINEER TO DETERMINE IF DETENTION WAS REQUIRED DUE TO THE PROXIMITY OF THE FLOODPLAIN.
A PORTION OF THIS SITE IS SHALLOW FLOODING AND THAT STUDY FOUND THAT NO DETENTION WOULD BE REQUIRED.
THAT'S PART OF THIS DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT.
BUT THE PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT, AS YOU STATED, WOULD BE 55 RV UNITS, 20 FOOT WIDE ROADS WITH 25 FOOT RADIUSES.
ALL ROADS WOULD BE COMPACTED BASE TO A DEPTH OF FIVE INCHES.
WATER IS GOING TO BE SERVED BY MAXWELL SPECIAL UTILITY DISTRICT.
WE'VE ALREADY BEEN IN CONTACT WITH THEM, EVERYTHING'S GOOD THERE.
SEWER WILL BE SEPTIC, THAT'LL BE PERMITTED SEPARATELY AT A LATER DATE.
ELECTRICAL WILL BE PROVIDED BY BLUEBONNET.
WE'VE ALREADY BEEN IN CONTACT WITH THEM AND THEY'RE WORKING ON THAT.
RV SPACES WILL BE MARKED PER THE COUNTY REQUIREMENTS WITH NUMBERS.
THERE'LL BE ONE DUMPSTER ON SITE.
THERE WILL BE A COMMUNITY CENTER WITH RESTROOMS, MEN'S AND WOMEN'S RESTROOMS AND ONE SHOWER FOR MEN AND ONE FOR WOMEN.
THERE'LL BE A 10,000 GALLON FIREWATER STORAGE TANK AS MAXWELL IS NOT CAPABLE OF PROVIDING FIRE SERVICE TO THE SITE.
THEN THERE'LL BE A 40 BY 50 COMMUNITY CENTER, A PICKLEBALL COURT, AND A FENCE DOG PARK.
I'M ASSUMING THAT YOU ALL HAVE THE UNIT LAYOUT IN YOUR PACKET.
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>> DO YOU ALL HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OF US?
>> WE HAVE THE LAYOUT IN OUR PACKET.
>> WE'VE HAD CONSIDERABLE CONVERSATIONS, AND THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WILL INCLUDE MOST OF THE THINGS THAT YOU'VE JUST MENTIONED THAT ENSURES A QUALITY TYPE PARK.
I DON'T HAVE ANY ADDITIONAL ISSUES WITH IT.
>> ANY OTHER QUESTIONS, COMMISSIONERS? THANK YOU THOMAS.
>> APPRECIATE IT. WE'LL GO AHEAD AND GO TO DISCUSSION ACTION ITEMS.
[H.1 To discuss and take possible action regarding the approval of the Minutes for the January 8, 2026, regular meeting.]
ITEM H1, DISCUSS AND TAKE POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FOR JANUARY 8TH, 2026 REGULAR MEETING.THERE'S NO CHANGES NEEDED, I'LL LOOK FOR A MOTION TO APPROVE.
>> MOVE APPROVAL BY COMMISSIONER THERIOT. DO WE HAVE A SECOND?
>> SECOND BY COMMISSIONER HORNE.
ANY DISCUSSION? NOT, ALL IN FAVOR SAY AYE?
>> OPPOSED? HEARING NONE, MOTION CARRIES.
ITEM H2, DISCUSS AND TAKE POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING A PROCLAMATION
[H.2 To discuss and take possible action regarding a Proclamation designating February 2026 as Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month.]
DESIGNATING FEBRUARY 2026 AS DATING VIOLENCE AWARENESS AND PREVENTION MONTH.I WILL GO AHEAD AND READ THAT PROCLAMATION.
RECOGNITION OF FEBRUARY 2026 AS DATING VIOLENCE AND AWARENESS PREVENTION MONTH, WHEREAS ONE IN THREE ADOLESCENTS IS A VICTIM OF PHYSICAL, SEXUAL, EMOTIONAL OR VERBAL ABUSE FROM A DATING PARTNER.
WHEREAS THE EFFECTS OF DATING VIOLENCE IMPACT YOUTH IN ALL COMMUNITIES AND CUTS ACROSS ALL ECONOMIC, RACIAL, GENDER, AND SOCIETAL BARRIERS.
WHEREAS RESPECTFUL, SUPPORTIVE AND NON VIOLENT RELATIONSHIPS ARE KEY TO A SAFE, HEALTHY, AND ACADEMIC SUCCESS.
WHEREAS PROVIDING TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS WITH EDUCATION ABOUT HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATIONSHIP SKILLS AND BY CHANGING ATTITUDES THAT SUPPORT VIOLENCE, WE RECOGNIZE THAT DATING VIOLENCE CAN BE PREVENTED.
WHEREAS FAMILY, FRIENDS, TEACHERS, COACHES, FAITH LEADERS, COMMUNITY MEMBERS, AND OTHER IMPORTANT PEOPLE IN YOUNG PEOPLE'S LIVES HAVE THE POWER TO INFLUENCE YOUTH IN POSITIVE WAYS.
WHEREAS LAST YEAR, HCWC PROVIDED 102 DATING VIOLENCE PREVENTION AND HEALTHY RELATIONSHIP PRESENTATIONS TO 2,537 TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS.
WHEREAS LAST YEAR, HCWC REACHED AN AUDIENCE OF MORE THAN 207,680 THROUGH PREVENTION SOCIAL MEDIA.
WHEREAS WE MUST WORK TOGETHER TO RAISE AWARENESS AND PROMOTE HEALTHY DATING RELATIONSHIPS WITH ACTIVITIES AND CONVERSATIONS ABOUT MUTUALLY RESPECTFUL AND NON-VIOLENT RELATIONSHIPS IN OUR HOME, SCHOOLS, AND COMMUNITIES.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED BY THE CALDWELL COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT, THAT IT DOES HEREBY RECOGNIZE FEBRUARY 2026 AS DATING VIOLENCE AWARENESS AND PREVENTION MONTH FOR TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS.
DO HEREBY CALL UPON THE CITIZENS OF CALDWELL COUNTY TO WORK TOGETHER TO RAISE AWARENESS AND PREVENT DATING VIOLENCE AMONG TEENS AND YOUTH ADULTS IN OUR COMMUNITY AND BEYOND.
PROCLAIM THIS 22ND DAY OF JANUARY 2026, COMMISSIONERS MOTION TO APPROVE THE PROCLAMATION.
>> MOVE APPROVAL BY COMMISSIONER HORNE.
SECOND BY COMMISSIONER THOMAS.
ANY DISCUSSION? NOT ALL IN FAVOR AYE?
>> OPPOSED? HEARING NONE, MOTION CARRIES. GO AHEAD LADIES.
>> HELLO. MY NAME IS ASHLEY RIOS.
I'M ONE OF THE PROGRAM DIRECTORS AT HCWC, AND WE VERY MUCH APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT IN ACKNOWLEDGING FEBRUARY AS DATING VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH.
INDIVIDUALS, INCLUDING ADOLESCENTS, YOUNG ADULTS DESERVE TO BE IN HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS.
THAT'S ONE OF OUR BELIEFS, AND SO WE VERY MUCH APPRECIATE THE SUPPORT.
>> I JUST WANT TO SAY THANK YOU FOR ALL THE SUPPORT.
I AM BRIANNA AND I SERVE ADULTS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT AND ALSO ADOLESCENTS.
I JUST WANT TO SAY THANK YOU FOR ALL THE SUPPORT.
I WOULDN'T BE ABLE TO DO IT WITHOUT YOU ALL.
>> THANK YOU SO MUCH. WE APPRECIATE THE WORK YOU GUYS DO.
>> WE'RE GOING TO GO AHEAD AND GO TO ITEM H3.
[H.3 To discuss and take possible action regarding the Preliminary Plat for Amended Plat of Calvis Estates Re-subdivision consisting of 18 lots on approximately 20.92 acres located on Taylorsville Road.]
DISCUSS AND TAKE POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING[00:15:02]
THE PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR AMENDED PLAT OF CALDWELL'S ESTATES, RE-SUBDIVISION CONSISTING OF 18 LOTS ON APPROXIMATELY 20.92 ACRES LOCATED ON TAYLORSVILLE ROAD.>> GOOD MORNING. IF YOU COULD RECALL LAST COMMISSIONER'S COURT, WE DID THE CANCELLATION FOR THE ORIGINAL PLAT.
THERE WAS FOUR LOTS, AND NOW THEY'VE ACTUALLY RE-DESIGNED IT TO BE 18 LOTS.
WE'RE READY TO MOVE FORWARD FROM PRELIMINARY PLAT, GET THE APPROVAL FROM THE COURT SO THEY CAN MOVE INTO FINAL PLAT.
>> MOVE APPROVAL BY COMMISSIONER HORNE. DO WE HAVE A SECOND?
>> SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WESTMORELAND.
ANY DISCUSSION? NOT ALL IN FAVOR SAY AYE?
>> OPPOSED? HEARING NONE, MOTION CARRIES.
ITEM H4, DISCUSS AND TAKE POSSIBLE ACTION
[H.4 To discuss and take possible action regarding the Development Agreement for Chelle Holdings, Inc. consisting of 85.000 acres of land out of the T. Maxwell Survey.]
REGARDING DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR, HOW DO YOU SAY THAT?>> WHICH ONE? SCHULLE FARMS OR SHELLING HOLDINGS?
>> CONSISTING OF 85.000 ACRES OF LAND OUT OF THE T. MAXWELL SURVEY.
>> AT THIS TIME, EVERYTHING HAS BEEN REVIEWED, COMMISSIONER THERIOT, TRACY BRATTON, AND RICHARD, OUR CIVIL ATTORNEY HAS ALL SIGNED OFF ON IT AND WE'RE READY FOR APPROVAL.
>> THIS DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS ABOUT HALF OR A LITTLE MORE OF THE SCHULLE PROPERTY HERE IN MAXWELL.
THE EFFECT OF THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WILL BE TO ALLOW MANUFACTURING TYPE USES ON THE PROPERTY.
THERE ARE CONDITIONS OF THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT THAT HAD BEEN NEGOTIATED THAT WILL PROVIDE FOR RECONSTRUCTION OF RAILROAD STREET AND IMPROVEMENTS TO THAT STREET GOING OUT TO 142.
THEN LIMITATIONS ON, WELL, RESTRICTION OTHER THAN EMERGENCY ACCESS TO FIFTH STREET FOR MANY OF THE USES ON THE PROPERTY.
THE DEVELOPMENT CONTEMPLATED CURRENTLY IS A CONCRETE CASTING FACILITY WITH STORAGE ON THE SITE.
THERE'S REQUIREMENTS REGARDING EMISSIONS, DUST, VIBRATIONS, THOSE TYPES OF ISSUES INCLUDED.
>> IS THAT A MOTION TO APPROVE?
>> WE HAVE A MOTION TO APPROVE BY COMMISSIONER THERIOT.
>> SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WESTMORELAND.
ANY FURTHER DISCUSSION? NOT. ALL IN FAVOR, SAY AYE.
>> OPPOSED? HEARING NONE, MOTION CARRIES.
ITEM H5, DISCUSS AND TAKE POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING
[H.5 To discuss and take possible action regarding the Amended and Restated Development Agreement for Schulle Farm Partners, L.P consisting of 141.626 acres of land out of the T. Maxwell Survey.]
THE AMENDED AND RESTATED DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR SCHULLE FARM PARTNERS, LP CONSISTING OF 141.626 ACRES OF LAND OUT OF THE T. MAXWELL SURVEY.>> THIS IS JUST FOR THE REMAINING LAND FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT.
THAT'S WHAT'S LEFTOVER SINCE THEY HAD ALREADY ADOPTED DA.
>> MOVE APPROVAL BY COMMISSIONER THERIOT. DO WE HAVE A SECOND?
>> SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WESTMORELAND.
ANY DISCUSSION? NOT. ALL IN FAVOR SAY AYE.
>> HEARING NONE, MOTION CARRIES.
[H.6 To discuss and take possible action designating Danie Teltow, Caldwell County Auditor, to obtain a Local Government Project Procedures (LGPP) certification as issued by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), on behalf of the County]
DISCUSS AND TAKE POSSIBLE ACTION DESIGNATING DANIE TELTOW, CALDWELL COUNTY AUDITOR TO ATTAIN A LOCAL GOVERNMENT PROJECT PROCEDURES, LGPP CERTIFICATE AS ISSUED BY THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ON BEHALF OF THE COUNTY.>> YES. JUDGE, THE PURPOSE OF THE CERTIFICATION IS THE COUNTY IS REQUIRED TO HAVE A PERSON ON STAFF THAT HAS THIS CERTIFICATION IN ORDER TO QUALIFY FOR THE CAMPO GRANTS.
DANIE IS AWARE OF THIS AND WE'LL BE SEEKING THAT CERTIFICATION.
>> VERY GOOD. THAT'S A GOOD IDEA AND I DEFINITELY WOULD LIKE TO [LAUGHTER].
YOU NEVER KNOW IF WE'LL BE HERE OR NOT. VERY GOOD.
>> I MAKE A MOTION TO APPROVE.
>> MOVE OF APPROVAL BY COMMISSIONER THERIOT. DO WE HAVE A SECOND?
>> SECOND BY COMMISSIONER THOMAS.
ANY DISCUSSION? NOT. ALL IN FAVOR SAY AYE.
>> OPPOSED? HEARING NONE, MOTION CARRIES.
ITEM H7, DISCUSS AND TAKE POSSIBLE ACTION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 11-2026,
[H.7 To discuss and take possible action to adopt Resolution 11-2026 supporting Hays County’s submission of a grant application to the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO) 2028-2031 Call for Projects for the Hays County FM 2001 East Project from Graef Road to Existing FM 2001 Southeast of SH 21.]
SUPPORTING HAYS COUNTY SUBMISSION OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE CAPITAL AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION, CAMPO, 2028-2031 CALL FOR PROJECTS FOR[00:20:04]
HAYS COUNTY FM 2001 EAST PROJECT FROM GRAEF ROAD TO EXISTING FM 2001 SOUTHEAST OF SH 21.>> COMMISSIONER THERIOT, YOU'VE BEEN BUSY.
>> YEAH. HAYS COUNTY IS SUBMITTING A CAMPO GRANT APPLICATION, AND THIS WILL BE FOR THE REALIGNMENT OF 2001 FROM THAT BIG CURVE THERE IN HAYS COUNTY AND LINE IT UP WITH THE EXISTING 2001.
IT'LL INVOLVE A READJUSTMENT OF THAT WHOLE INTERSECTION ON THE CALDWELL COUNTY SIDE.
THAT'S WHY THEY'RE ASKING US TO JUST SUBMIT A LETTER OF SUPPORT.
>> I MAKE A MOTION TO APPROVE.
>> WE HAVE A MOTION TO APPROVE ITEM H7.
DO WE HAVE A SECOND OF THAT MOTION WAS COMMISSIONER THERIOT?
>> SECOND BY COMMISSIONER HORNE.
ANY DISCUSSION? NOT. ALL IN FAVOR SAY AYE.
>> OPPOSED? HEARING NONE, MOTION CARRIES.
[H.8 To discuss and take possible action to adopt Resolution 12-2026, authorizing support for, and a 20% financial commitment toward the submission of an application to the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO) for the 2028-2031 Call for Projects funding program for the FM 2720 Widening Project.]
ITEM H8, DISCUSS AND TAKE POSSIBLE ACTION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 12-2026, AUTHORIZING SUPPORT FOR A 20% FINANCIAL COMMITMENT TOWARDS SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION TO CAPITAL AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION FOR THE 2028-2031 CALL FOR PROJECTS FUNDING PROGRAM FOR THE FM 2720 WIDENING PROJECT.>> THIS WOULD BE A CAMPO PROJECT ON FM 2720.
WE CURRENTLY HAVE A SCHEMATIC ON THAT THAT TXDOT HAS COMPLETED AND THIS WOULD COMPLETE THE ENVIRONMENTAL AND COMPLETE THE DESIGN FOR THE PROJECT SO THAT WHEN FUNDING BECOMES AVAILABLE FOR CONSTRUCTION, IT WILL BE READY.
>> AWESOME. GOOD. YOU'RE GOING TO MAKE A MOTION.
>> I MAKE A MOTION TO APPROVE.
>> WE HAVE A MOTION TO APPROVE ITEM H8. DO WE HAVE A SECOND?
>> SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WESTMORELAND.
MOTION WAS COMMISSIONER THERIOT.
ANY DISCUSSION? NOT. ALL IN FAVOR, SAY AYE.
>> OPPOSED? HEARING NONE, MOTION CARRIES.
ITEM H9, DISCUSS AND TAKE POSSIBLE ACTION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 13-2026,
[H.9 To discuss and take possible action to adopt Resolution 13-2026, authorizing support for, and a 20% financial commitment toward the submission of an application to the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO) for the 2028-2031 Call for Projects funding program for the US 2 183 Turn Lane Addition (Magnolia Avenue to the Plum Creek Turnaround) project. ]
AUTHORIZE AND SUPPORT FOR AND A 20% FINANCIAL COMMITMENT TOWARD THE SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION TO THE CAPITAL AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION, CAMPO, FOR 2028-2031 CALL FOR PROJECTS FUNDING PROGRAMS FOR US 183 TURN LANE ADDITION, MAGNOLIA AVENUE TO PLUM CREEK TURNAROUND.>> THIS IS A CAMPO APPLICATION FOR FUNDING TO COMPLETE THE 183 TURN LANE ADDITION FROM MAGNOLIA AVENUE TO PLUM CREEK TURNAROUND, THIS IS COMMISSIONER HORNE'S AREA.
THIS IS CURRENTLY BOND PROJECT, I BELIEVE, AND WOULD OFFSET THAT FUNDING AND ALLOW THAT MONEY TO BE USED FOR OTHER BONDS.
>> MOVE OF APPROVAL BY COMMISSIONER HORNE. DO WE HAVE A SECOND?
>> SECOND BY COMMISSIONER THOMAS.
ANY DISCUSSION? NOT. ALL IN FAVOR, SAY AYE.
>> OPPOSED? HEARING NONE, MOTION CARRIES.
ITEM H10, DISCUSS AND TAKE POSSIBLE ACTION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 14-2026,
[H.10 To discuss and take possible action to adopt Resolution 14-2026, authorizing support for, and a 20% financial commitment toward the submission of an application to the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO) for the 2028-2031 Call for Projects funding program for the SH 142 Widening (Windsor Boulevard to SH 80) project.]
AUTHORIZING SUPPORT FOR AND A 20% FINANCIAL COMMITMENT TOWARD THE SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION TO THE CAPITAL AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION, CAMPO, FOR THE 2028-2031 CALL FOR PROJECTS FUNDING PROGRAM FOR SH 142, WIDENING(WINDSOR BOULEVARD TO SH 80) PROJECT. GO AHEAD, COMMISSIONER.>> THIS CAMPO APPLICATION IS FOR DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLETION ON 142 FROM 80 TO WINDSOR.
THIS IS THE AREA COVERED BY TWO OF THE BOND PROJECTS, AND IF SUCCESSFUL WOULD POTENTIALLY PROVIDE ADDITIONAL FUNDS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THAT PROJECT, AND THIS IS IN [INAUDIBLE], COMMISSIONER WESTMORELAND'S AREA.
>> MOVE OF APPROVAL BY COMMISSIONER WESTMORELAND.
>> SECOND BY COMMISSIONER HORNE.
ANY DISCUSSION? NOT. ALL IN FAVOR SAY AYE.
>> OPPOSED? HEARING NONE, MOTION CARRIES.
ITEM H11, DISCUSS AND TAKE POSSIBLE ACTION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 15-2026,
[H.11 To discuss and take possible action to adopt Resolution 15-2026, authorizing support for, and a 20% financial commitment toward the submission of an application to the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO) for the 2028-2031 Call for Projects funding program for the SH 142 Widening (Windsor Boulevard to Borchert Loop) project.]
AUTHORIZING SUPPORT FOR AND A 20% FINANCIAL COMMITMENT TOWARD THE SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION TO CAPITAL AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION, CAMPO,[00:25:02]
FOR THE 2028-2031 CALL FOR PROJECTS FUNDING PROGRAM FOR SH 142 WIDENING(WINDSOR BOULEVARD TO BORCHERT LOOP) PROJECT.>> STEVE, CAN YOU COME UP AND EXPLAIN THE DIFFERENCE ON THIS ONE AND THE ONE BEFORE?
>> GOOD MORNING, EVERYBODY, STEVE WIDACKI, SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER AMERICAN STRUCTUREPOINT.
THE DIFFERENCE IS, ONE IS FOR THE ENTIRE EXTENTS OF THE SH 142 PROJECT, THE ONE THAT Y'ALL PREVIOUSLY APPROVED, SO THAT WAS FROM WINDSOR ALL THE WAY TO 80.
THIS WAS AN ALTERNATE THAT WE DECIDED TO GO AFTER BECAUSE OF THE WAY THAT CAMPO ALLOCATES FUNDS.
AS YOU'RE ON THE LIST, THE REMAINING DOLLAR AMOUNTS, WHATEVER'S LEFT, IF YOU HAVE A PROJECT THAT THE DOLLAR AMOUNT EXCEEDS WHAT'S LEFT, THEY GO ON TO THE NEXT PROJECT.
THIS WOULD GIVE YOU A SECOND OPPORTUNITY.
THIS IS A SMALLER SECTION [OVERLAPPING].
>> SO JUST WOULD GO FROM BORCHERT TO WINDSOR AND WOULD BE [OVERLAPPING].
>> YES. JUST FROM BORCHERT TO WINDSOR SO THAT IT CAPTURES FROM WHERE THE SCHOOL IMPROVEMENTS ARE ALONG BORCHERT ALL THE WAY TO 130 AND IT'S ALSO PROBABLY THE BIGGEST BOTTLENECK THAT YOU'VE GOT THERE AT 130.
IT'S JUST A SMALLER VERSION OF THE OTHER ONE AND JUST GIVES YOU ANOTHER OPPORTUNITY.
>> AND THE FUNDING WOULD PROVIDE FOR WHAT ON THIS?
>> ENGINEERING, PLANNING, AND ENVIRONMENTAL.
>> THIS IS SAME COMMISSIONER WESTMORELAND. COMMISSIONER [INAUDIBLE]?
>> MOVE OF APPROVAL BY COMMISSIONER WESTMORELAND. DO WE HAVE A SECOND?
>> SECOND BY COMMISSIONER HORNE.
ANY FURTHER DISCUSSION? NOT. ALL IN FAVOR SAY AYE.
>> OPPOSED? HEARING NONE, MOTION CARRIES.
[H.12 To discuss and take possible action to adopt Resolution 16-2026, authorizing support for, and a 20% financial commitment toward the submission of an application to the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO) for the 2028-2031 Call for Projects funding program for the North Magnolia Avenue Widening (E. Austin Street (SH 80) to E. Pierce Street (US 183) project.]
ITEM H12, DISCUSS AND TAKE POSSIBLE ACTION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 16-2026, AUTHORIZING SUPPORT FOR AND 20% FINANCIAL COMMITMENT TOWARD THE SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION IN THE CAPITAL AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION, CAMPO, FOR THE 2028-2031 CALL FOR PROJECTS FUNDING PROGRAM FOR THE NORTH MAGNOLIA AVENUE, WIDENING(EAST AUSTIN STREET (SH 80) TO EAST PIERCE STREET (US 183)) PROJECT.>> THIS IS A CAMPO APPLICATION FOR MAGNOLIA AVENUE WIDENING IN COMMISSIONER HORNE'S PRECINCT, AND THE LIMITS ARE FROM SH 80 TO PIERCE STREET, WHICH IS 183.
>> MOVE OF APPROVAL BY COMMISSIONER HORNE. DO WE HAVE A SECOND?
>> SECOND BY COMMISSIONER THOMAS.
ANY FURTHER DISCUSSION? NOT. ALL IN FAVOR, SAY AYE.
>> AYE. OPPOSED? HEARING NONE, MOTION CARRIES.
ITEM H13, TO DISCUSS AND TAKE POSSIBLE ACTION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 17-2026,
[H.13 To discuss and take possible action to adopt Resolution 17-2026, authorizing support for, and a 20% financial commitment toward the submission of an application to the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO) for the 2028-2031 Call for Projects funding program for the FM 20 Realignment (S. Medina Street to S. Commerce Street) project.]
AUTHORIZING SUPPORT FOR AND A 20% FINANCIAL COMMITMENT TOWARD THE SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION TO THE CAPITAL AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION, CAMPO, FOR THE 2028-2031 CALL FOR PROJECTS FUNDING PROGRAM FOR THE FM 20 REALIGNMENT, SOUTH MEDINA STREET TO SOUTH COMMERCE STREET PROJECT.>> THIS IS ALSO A CURRENT BOND PROJECT AND IT'S THE REALIGNMENT OF THE FM 20-183 INTERSECTION AND WOULD PROVIDE FOR ALTERNATE FUNDING FOR THAT PROJECT AND IT'S IN COMMISSIONER ON WESTMORELAND'S PRECINCT.
>> MOVE OF APPROVAL BY COMMISSIONER WESTMORELAND. DO WE HAVE A SECOND?
>> SECOND BY COMMISSIONER HORNE.
AN DISCUSSION? NOT. ALL IN FAVOR SAY AYE.
>> OPPOSED? HEARING NONE, MOTION CARRIES.
I JUST WANT TO THANK YOU, COMMISSIONER THERIOT AND ALL THE COMMISSIONERS AND STRUCTUREPOINT AND H&TB, AND EVERYBODY THAT WORKS ON THESE RESOLUTIONS AND GETTING THEM DONE, BECAUSE IF WE CAN GET SOME OF THESE PROJECTS FROM CAMPO, IT WILL REALLY STRETCH OUR BOND DOLLARS A LONG WAY, AND THIS WAS A LOT OF WORK TO GET TO THIS POINT.
SO THANK YOU TO EVERYONE THAT WORKED ON THIS.
H14, DISCUSS AND TAKE POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING
[H.14 To discuss and take possible action regarding Resolution 18-2026, appointing Commissioner B.J. Westmoreland as the CAPCOG Clean Air Coalition representative for a period of two years.]
RESOLUTION 18-2026, APPOINTING COMMISSIONER B.J.WESTMORELAND AS THE CAPCOG CLEAN AIR COALITION REPRESENTATIVE FOR A PERIOD OF TWO YEARS, COMMISSIONERS.
>> I'LL SERVE IF ASKED, BUT IF THERE'S ANOTHER VOLUNTEER, [LAUGHTER].
>> I MOVE TO KEEP COMMISSIONER WESTMORELAND [LAUGHTER] ON CLEAN AIR COALITION.
>> MOVE OF APPROVAL BY COMMISSIONER HORNE AND A SECOND BY COMMISSIONER THERIOT.
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>> OPPOSED? HEARING NONE, MOTION CARRIES.
CONGRATULATIONS, COMMISSIONER.
>> ITEM H15, DISCUSS AND TAKE POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING
[H.15 To discuss and take possible action regarding the reappoint of David Murdoch, Robert Moreno, and Mark Junger to the Caldwell County ESD #3 Board of Directors for a two-year term, commencing January 1, 2026.]
THE REAPPOINTMENT OF DAVID MURDOCH, ROBERT MORENO, AND MARK JUNGER TO THE CALDWELL COUNTY ESD BOARD 3 BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR A TWO-YEAR TERM COMMENCING JANUARY 1, 2026.>> THESE ARE THE THREE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE ESD 3, WHICH IS MARTINDALE AND I'LL MAKE A MOTION TO APPROVE.
>> MOVE OF APPROVAL BY COMMISSIONER THERIOT. DO WE HAVE A SECOND?
>> SECOND BY COMMISSIONER THOMAS.
ANY DISCUSSION? NOT. ALL IN FAVOR, SAY AYE.
>> OPPOSED? HEARING NONE, MOTION CARRIES.
ITEM H16, DISCUSS AND TAKE POSSIBLE ACTION
[H.16 To discuss and take possible action regarding the reappoint of Jerry Doyle, Andrew Reyes, and Greg Pope to the Caldwell County ESD #4 Board of Directors for a two-year term, commencing January 1, 2026.]
REGARDING THE REAPPOINTMENT OF JERRY DOYLE, ANDREW REYES, AND GREG POPE, TO THE CALDWELL COUNTY ESD 4 BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR A TWO-YEAR TERM COMMENCING JANUARY 1, 2026.>> SIMILAR TO THE PREVIOUS ITEM, REAPPOINTMENT TO ESD 2, THIS IS SMITH COUNTY, AND I'LL MOVE TO APPROVE THE REAPPOINTMENTS.
MOVE OF APPROVAL BY COMMISSIONER WESTMORELAND. DO WE HAVE A SECOND?
>> SECOND BY COMMISSIONER HORNE.
ANY DISCUSSION? NOT. ALL IN FAVOR, SAY AYE.
>> AYE. OPPOSED? HEARING NONE, MOTION CARRIES.
ITEM H17, DISCUSS AND TAKE POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE REAPPOINTMENT OF
[H.17 To discuss and take possible action regarding the reappoint of Sherilyn Adcock to the Caldwell County ESD #5 Board of Directors for a two-year term, commencing January 1, 2026.]
SHERILYN ADCOCK TO THE CALDWELL COUNTY ESD 5 BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR A TWO-YEAR TERM COMMENCING JANUARY 1, 2026.>> THIS WAS MY APPOINTMENT TO THE ESD 5 BOARD, AND IF Y'ALL REMEMBER WE STAGGERED THOSE TERMS. SO THIS ONE'S UP FOR A REAPPOINTMENT, AND SHE'S INDICATED THAT SHE'S WOULD LIKE TO STAY ON, SO I MAKE A RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL.
>> MOVE OF APPROVAL BY COMMISSIONER THERIOT. DO WE HAVE A SECOND?
>> SECOND BY COMMISSIONER HORNE.
ANY DISCUSSION? NOT. ALL IN FAVOR SAY AYE.
>> AYE. OPPOSED? HEARING NONE, MOTION CARRIES.
ITEM H18, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO APPROVE THE REAPPOINTMENT OF
[H.18 To approve the reappointment of Billy Ray Buckner to the Luling Foundation Farm Board as the Caldwell County representative.]
BILLY RAY BUCKNER TO LULING FOUNDATION FARM BOARD AS CALDWELL COUNTY REPRESENTATIVE.COMMISSIONER WAYNE? I WANTED TO SAY COMMISSIONER MORSE.
>> GOOD MORNING, JUDGE, COMMISSIONERS.
THE LULING FOUNDATION BOARD, ALONG WITH THE MANAGER AT LULING FOUNDATION, MIKE KUCK HAS EXPRESSED THAT THEY WOULD LIKE TO CONTINUE TO HAVE BILLY RAY BUCKNER SERVE AS THE CALDWELL COUNTY REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE LULING FOUNDATION BOARD.
SO WITH Y'ALL'S AGREEMENT AND VOTE, WE'D SURE LIKE TO REAPPOINT HIM AND MAKE SURE WE GET A LETTER THAT STATES THAT HE HAS BEEN REAPPROVED AND SIGNED BY THE JUDGE.
THAT WAY WE CAN PRESENT THAT TO THE BOARD AT LULING FOUNDATION.
>> MOVE TO REAPPOINT MR. BUCKNER.
>> MOVE OF APPROVAL BY COMMISSIONER HORNE. DO WE HAVE A SECOND?
>> SECOND BY COMMISSIONER THOMAS.
ANY DISCUSSION? NOT. ALL IN FAVOR SAY AYE.
>> OPPOSED? HEARING NONE, MOTION CARRIES. THANK YOU, WAYNE.
ITEM H19, DISCUSS AND TAKE POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING CALDWELL COUNTY BURN BAN, HECTOR.
[H.19 To discuss and take possible action regarding a Caldwell County Burn Ban.]
>> GOOD MORNING AGAIN, JUDGE AND COMMISSIONERS.
JUST TO GIVE YOU A BRIEF UPDATE ON FIRES WITHIN THE COUNTY.
WE'VE HAD A FEW FIRES OUT IN THE COUNTY.
ONE WAS ABOUT HALF ACRE, THE OTHER WAS ALMOST A LITTLE BIT OVER AN ACRE.
THERE'S BEEN A COUPLE OF ILLEGAL BURNS OUT THERE, WHICH THE CONSTABLES OFFICES HAVE FILED CASES ON, AND THEY'VE TAKEN CARE OF IT.
RIGHT NOW, THE PREDICTION FOR RAIN IS 50% CHANCE OF RAIN TOMORROW, BUT WAIT TO SEE THAT ONE COME THROUGH.
I'M GOING TO RECOMMEND TO COMMISSIONERS COURT THAT WE KEEP THE BURN BAN ON AND THESE ARE OUR NUMBER FOR KBDI.
THE MINIMUM IS 545, MAX IS 713, AVERAGE IS 652 WITH A CHANGE OF ZERO.
ACCORDING TO THE TEXAS FOREST SERVICE, WE'RE STILL UNDER HIGH FIRE DANGER SINCE WE HAVEN'T HAD ANY RAIN OR PRECIPITATION IN THE LAST COUPLE OF WEEKS.
I'M GOING TO RECOMMEND TO COMMISSIONERS COURT THAT WE KEEP THE BURN BAND ON UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
>> MOVE OF APPROVAL BY COMMISSIONER THOMAS. DO WE HAVE A SECOND?
>> SECOND BY COMMISSIONER HORNE.
ANY DISCUSSION? NOT. ALL IN FAVOR SAY AYE.
>> AYE. OPPOSED? HEARING NONE, MOTION CARRIES. THANKS, HECTOR.
ITEM H20, DISCUSS AND TAKE POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING ORDER 02-2026,
[H.20 To discuss and take possible action regarding Order 02-2026 authorizing the sale of fireworks for Texas Independence Day.]
AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF FIREWORKS FOR TEXAS INDEPENDENCE DAY.>> WE'LL GET PAST ALL THESE RESOLUTIONS AND FIND THE ORDER.
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I DON'T SEE THE ORDER HERE.I'LL FORWARD IT TO MY BACKUP ON THE COMPUTER.
ORDER 022026, AUTHORIZING THE TEXAS INDEPENDENCE DAY FIREWORK SALES, WHEREAS COMMISSIONERS 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 TEXAS INDEPENDENCE DAY.
WHEREAS ON THE 22ND DAY OF JANUARY 2026, THE COMMISSIONERS COURT OF CALDWELL COUNTY HAS DETERMINED THAT CONDITIONS ARE FAVORABLE TO ISSUE SUCH AN ORDER.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE COMMISSIONERS COURT OF CALDWELL COUNTY ADOPTS THIS ORDER AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF FIREWORKS TO THE PUBLIC BY RETAIL FIREWORKS PERMIT HOLDERS DURING THE TEXAS INDEPENDENCE DAY PERIOD, BEGINNING FEBRUARY 25TH, 2026 AND ENDING AT MIDNIGHT MARCH 2ND, SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING RESTRICTIONS.
A, THE ORDER EXPIRES ON THE DATE.
THE TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE DETERMINES DROUGHT CONDITIONS EXIST IN THE COUNTY OR MIDNIGHT MARCH 2ND, WHICHEVER IS EARLIER, AND B, THE SALE OF RESTRICTED FIREWORKS AS DEFINED IN SECTION 352051, TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE, INCLUDING SKY ROCKETS WITH STICKS, AND MISSILES WITH FANS IS PROHIBITED.
APPROVED THIS 22ND DAY OF JANUARY 2026 BY CALDWELL COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT.
COMMISSIONERS, WE HAVE A MOTION?
>> MOVE APPROVAL BY COMMISSIONER WESTMORELAND. DO WE HAVE A SECOND?
>> SECOND BY COMMISSIONER HORNE.
ANY DISCUSSION? NOT ALL IN FAVOR SAY AYE?
>> OPPOSED? HEARING NONE MOTION CARRIES.
[H.21 To discuss and take possible action to adopt Resolution 07-2026 authorizing the submittal of a grant application to the Office of the Governor (OOG), Public Safety Office (PSO) for the FY 2027 Body-Worn Camera Grant Program.]
DISCUSS AND TAKE POSSIBLE ACTION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 072026, AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, OAG, PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICE, PSO FOR THE FY 2027 BODY WORN CAMERA GRANT.>> MORNING. I'M ACTUALLY GOING TO ASK TO TABLE THIS ONE UNTIL NEXT COURT.
I'VE REQUESTED SOME QUOTES ON ALL THE CAMERAS, HAVEN'T GOTTEN THOSE BACK YET.
WE'VE STILL GOT TIME, SO WE'RE GOING TO JUST PUSH THIS TO THE NEXT ONE.
THAT'S WHY THOSE QUOTES ARE PRETTY IMPORTANT BEFORE Y'ALL APPROVE.
>> MOTION TO TABLE ITEM H21 BY COMMISSIONER HORNE. DO WE HAVE A SECOND?
>> SECOND BY COMMISSIONER THOMAS.
WE'LL TABLE UNTIL NEXT COMMISSIONERS COURT.
ANY DISCUSSION? NOT ALL IN FAVOR SAY AYE?
>> OPPOSED? HEARING NONE MOTION CARRIES.
[H.22 To discuss and take possible action to adopt Resolution 08-2026 authorizing the submittal of a grant application for Caldwell County Constable PCT. 2 to the Office of the Governor (OOG), Public Safety Office (PSO) for the FY 2027 Criminal Justice Grant Program.]
DISCUSS AND TAKE POSSIBLE ACTION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 082026, AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF A GRANT APPLICATION FOR CALDWELL COUNTY CONSTABLE PRECINCT 2 TO THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, OAG, PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICE, PSO FOR FY 2027 CRIMINAL JUSTICE GRANT PROGRAM.>> I'M GOING TO LET CONSTABLE EASTERLING COME UP AND EXPLAIN HIS PLAN FOR THIS.
IT LOOKS LIKE A GREAT OPPORTUNITY.
THERE'S NO MATCH ON THIS ONE, SO THAT'S ALWAYS GOOD.
IT'S VERY SIMILAR WHAT HIS PLAN IS TO DO AS THE OTHER CONSTABLES ELECTED TO DO THE STEP GRANT THROUGH TXDOT, WHICH HELPS TO REIMBURSE FOR OVERTIME SALARY.
DO YOU WANT TO COME EXPLAIN YOUR PLAN? BUT OTHER THAN THAT, EVERYTHING LOOKED GOOD ON MY SIDE AND I'LL BE WORKING WITH HIM TO GET EVERYTHING SUBMITTED IF Y'ALL APPROVE.
>> I'M REQUESTING THE COURT'S APPROVAL TO APPLY FOR ITS FEDERAL GRANT FUNDING THROUGH THE EDWARD BURN MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANT GRANT PROGRAM AND IS TO SUPPORT TARGETED TRAFFIC SAFETY ENFORCEMENT IN OUR PRECINCT.
THIS REQUEST IS BASED ON THE ONGOING CITIZEN CONCERNS AND THE REALITY THAT OUR OFFICE ROUTINELY ASSISTS WITH MAJOR VEHICLE CRASHES THROUGHOUT THE PRECINCT, PARTICULARLY ON TEXAS 86 AND 80 AND OTHER STATE HIGHWAYS WHERE SPEEDING AND UNSAFE DRIVING CONTINUES TO CREATE SERIOUS RISKS FOR THE PUBLIC.
SINCE I'VE BEEN IN OFFICE, WE'VE HAD SOME TERRIBLE CRASHES ON 86.
THAT'S A REALLY BAD STRETCH OF ROAD AND ALSO ON 80.
JUST YESTERDAY, I WAS IN MY PERSONAL VEHICLE DOING SOME WORK, AND AS I WAS COMING BACK INTO TOWN, THERE'S AN 18 WHEELER PASSING AND AN NO PASSING ZONE COMING RIGHT AT ME.
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IT'S UNBELIEVABLE. I GET MORE CALLS, I GET MORE MESSAGES ABOUT 86 AND THE UNSAFE DRIVING THERE AND THE SPEED THERE. IT'S UNBELIEVABLE.ANECDOTALLY, I WAS ON THE PHONE WITH COMMISSIONER HORNE JUST THE OTHER DAY, AND HE'S GOING TO SAN MARCOS, AND THERE'S PEOPLE PASSING HIM ON THE RIGHT.
THAT'S A VERY SERIOUS PROBLEM.
WHAT I WOULD LIKE TO DO IS GET THIS GRANT FUNDING TO HELP US PUT THE MANPOWER OUT THERE TO HELP COMBAT THIS AND REDUCE THOSE INCIDENCES AND TO MAKE IT A SAFER ENVIRONMENT FOR EVERYBODY.
THERE'S NO MATCHING ON THE PART OF THE COUNTY. ANY QUESTIONS.
>> NO, SIR. SOUNDING LIKE A [INAUDIBLE] PROGRAM.
>> IT'S A GOOD PROGRAM. ME AND CONSTABLE EASTERLING WENT OVER IT AND IT'LL FIT RIGHT IN WITH HIS PROGRAM THAT HE'S TRYING TO GET DONE.
I'LL MAKE THE MOTION TO APPROVE THIS GRANT.
>> MOVE APPROVAL FOR THE GRANT BY COMMISSIONER HORNE. DO WE HAVE A SECOND?
>> SECOND BY COMMISSIONER THERIOT.
ANY FURTHER DISCUSSION? NOT ALL IN FAVOR SAY AYE?
>> OPPOSED? HEARING NONE MOTION CARRIES.
ITEM H23 TO DISCUSS AND TAKE POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING RESOLUTION
[H.23 To discuss and take possible action regarding Resolution 09-2026 designating an alternate location for the Main Early Voting Polling Place.]
092026 DESIGNATING AN ALTERNATE LOCATION FOR THE MAIN EARLY VOTING POLLING PLACE.>> THE CAMERA IS DELAYED IN THERE.
SORRY ABOUT THAT. WHERE ARE WE AT?
IT'S THE EARLY VOTING ALTERNATE LOCATION.
THANK YOU ALL FOR LISTENING TO ME TODAY.
WE HAVE SOME NEW STUFF THAT'S COMING DOWN THE PIPE WITH REGARDING SOME NEW LAWS THAT'S GOING INTO EFFECT, AND WE CAN'T REALLY DICTATE WHEN THE SECRETARY OF STATE IS GOING TO ENACT THIS RULE.
ONE OF THESE IS GOING TO REQUIRE OUR EARLY VOTING LOCATIONS AND OUR ELECTION DAY LOCATIONS BE THE EXACT SAME LOCATION.
THIS GOES INTO A HARDCORE EFFECT BY AUGUST OF 2027, UNLESS THE SECRETARY OF STATE DECIDES THIS YEAR THAT THEY HAVE ENOUGH INFORMATION TO IMPLEMENT THAT NOW.
THAT COULD BE OVER THE SUMMER, WHICH MEANS ONCE THAT'S DONE, WE HAVE NO CHOICE BUT TO MAKE THAT SWITCH.
I'M RECOMMENDING THAT WE GO AHEAD AND TAKE A STEP TO GO AHEAD AND HELP OUR VOTERS GET USED TO THAT SWITCH BEFORE WE EVEN GET TO THAT WAY.
IF THEY DO SAY OVER THE SUMMER, LET'S SWITCH IT, VOTERS ARE LIKE, WELL, WHY CAN'T WE VOTE HERE ANYMORE? THIS IS WHY.
THE ISSUE THAT I FOUND WHEN I WAS LOOKING AT SP 2753 IS CURRENTLY THE SCOTT ANNEX IS USED FOR EARLY VOTING.
THE LAW WILL REQUIRE US TO USE THAT FOR ELECTION DAY ALSO.
DUE TO THE FACT THAT WE RUN CENTRAL COUNT THERE ON ELECTION DAY AND WE HAVE ALL THE OTHER BALLOT BOARD MEETINGS AND STUFF, THERE'S NO SPACE IN THE SCOTT ANNEX FOR US TO ALSO HAVE A FULL DAY OF VOTING THERE ALSO.
I'M RECOMMENDING TO SEE IF WE CAN RELOCATE THE MAIN EARLY VOTING LOCATION TO THE LOCKHART ISD ADAMS GYM.
WE'VE BEEN USING IT FOR THE LAST COUPLE OF ELECTIONS.
IT WON'T BE TOO MUCH OF A TRANSITION SINCE VOTERS ALREADY KNOW THAT THEY CAN GO THERE AND VOTE.
WE'LL JUST HAVE TO DO SOME ADVANCED ADVERTISEMENT FOR THAT.
THIS WILL SAVE US IF THE STATE DECIDED OVER THE SUMMER TO, HEY, YOU GOT TO MAKE THAT SWITCH, YOU GOT TO DO IT NOW.
THEY WERE ABLE TO VOTE AT SCOTT ANNEX IN MARCH, BUT NOW THEY CAN'T VOTE THERE IN NOVEMBER, AND WE WANT TO MAKE SURE THAT THEY FEEL CONFIDENT IN THE SYSTEM AS MUCH AS THEY CAN.
BY MAKING THIS TRANSITION IN STEP NOW, THIS WILL GIVE US THAT ABILITY TO RE-INSTILL FAITH IN OUR ELECTION SYSTEM.
I'M SEEING IF I CAN GET THAT RECOMMENDATION FROM COMMISSIONERS COURT TO MAKE THAT TRANSITION.
>> MOVE APPROVAL FOR ITEM H23 BY COMMISSIONER THOMAS, DO WE HAVE A SECOND?
>> SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WESTMORELAND.
ANY DISCUSSION? MY ONLY COMMENT WOULD BE JUST PLEASE WORK WITH MILES SO THAT WE GET IT OUT THERE.
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>> THAT SCOTT ANNEX BEING USED IS A LONG PRECEDENT THAT'S GOING TO HAVE TO BE BROKEN.
I THINK THE COMMUNICATION ASPECT IS KEY.
>> I THINK WE JUST WORK THROUGH MILES' OFFICE AND GET THE WORD OUT THERE.
>> WE PLAN ON BUYING LOTS OF BANNERS.
>> WE HAVE A MOTION AND A SECOND.
>> OPPOSE? HEARING NONE MOTION CARRIES.
[H.24 To discuss and take possible action regarding Resolution 10-2026 designating early voting polling locations, including the Main Early Voting Polling Place and branch locations, and to establish early voting days and hours for the upcoming primary election, as presented by the Elections Administrator.]
ITEM H24, DISCUSS AND TAKE POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING RESOLUTION 102026, DESIGNATING EARLY VOTING POLLING LOCATIONS, INCLUDING THE MAIN EARLY VOTING POLLING PLACE AND BRANCH LOCATIONS AND TO ESTABLISH EARLY VOTING DAYS AND HOURS FOR THE UPCOMING PRIMARY ELECTION AS PRESENTED BY THE ELECTIONS ADMINISTRATOR. DEVONTE.>> THIS IS A LITTLE BIT OF A CONTINUATION OF THE LAST ONE.
NOW THAT WE HAVE PRIMARIES QUICKLY APPROACHING US, [INAUDIBLE] SET EARLY VOTING LOCATIONS FOR THE COUNTY.
RECOMMENDATION IS TO MAKE THE LOCKHART ISD ADAMS GYM THE MAIN EARLY VOTING LOCATION.
THAT'S WHERE VOTERS WILL BE ABLE TO GO AND EXECUTE WHAT IT'S CALLED LIMITED BALLOTS OR ANY EMERGENCY BALLOTS FROM THAT STANDPOINT.
THEY WILL NO LONGER BE ABLE TO GO TO SCOTT ANNEX, AND SCOTT ANNEX WOULD NOT BE USED AS THEIR MAIN EARLY VOTING LOCATION.
THEN THERE'S ALSO ANOTHER ADJUSTMENT WITHIN THE HOURS.
I AM RECOMMENDING THAT WE SHIFT THE HOURS FROM 8:00-5:00 TO 9:00-6:00.
SINCE I'VE BEEN HERE FOR THE LAST FEW YEARS, VOTERS ARE ALWAYS COMING RIGHT AT THAT FIVE O'CLOCK STANDPOINT.
WE FEEL BAD BECAUSE ONCE WE CLOSE, WE HAVE TO CLOSE.
WHAT WE DO TO ONE, WE HAVE TO BE ABLE TO DO FOR ALL.
GIVING THEM THAT SIX O'CLOCK, IT GIVES THEM A LITTLE GRACE TO GET HOME WITHOUT HAVING TO RUSH OR ANY OF THAT TO CALMLY GET THEIR VOTE CAST.
IT DOES REDUCE IT FROM EIGHT O'CLOCK IN THE MORNING TO 9:00, WE DID SEE A LOWER TURNOUT IN THAT MORNING TIME FRAME, ANYWAY, MAINLY BECAUSE EVERYONE'S OFF TO WORK BY THAT TIME.
I FELT THAT THIS TRANSITION WOULD BETTER BENEFIT MOST OF OUR VOTERS THAT MAINLY WORK OUTSIDE OF THE COUNTY.
>> WHERE ARE THE REST OF THE EARLY VOTING LOCATIONS?
>> IN THE OTHER BRANCH LOCATIONS WE'RE LOOKING AT IS GOING TO BE LULING CIVIC CENTER AND THREE RIVERS COMMUNITY CHURCH TO TOUCH THE OTHER PARTS OF THE COUNTY.
>> WE HAVE MOTION TO APPROVE H24 BY COMMISSIONER WESTMORELAND. DO WE HAVE A SECOND?
>> SECOND BY COMMISSIONER HORNE.
ANY DISCUSSION? NOT ALL IN FAVOR SAY AYE?
>> OPPOSED? HEARING MOTION CARRIES.
WE'LL SKIP H25 AND H26 FOR NOW AND GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION
[I. EXECUTIVE SESSION]
AT 9:48 PURSUANT TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE, SECTION 551087.DISCUSSION AND DELIBERATION REGARDING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT NEGOTIATIONS ASSOCIATED WITH PROJECT BUMBLEBEE.
ACTION MAY FOLLOW IN OPEN COURT AND PURSUANT TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 551087, DISCUSSION AND DELIBERATION REGARDING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT NEGOTIATIONS WITH RESPECT TO 2021 INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT AND JOBS ACT GRANT FUNDING PROJECT.
WE'LL GO AHEAD. EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 10:43, PURSUANT TO TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE 551087, DISCUSSION AND DELIBERATION REGARDING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT NEGOTIATIONS ASSOCIATED WITH PROJECT BUMBLEBEE.
NO ACTION WILL FOLLOW IN OPEN COURT AND PURSUANT TO TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE, SECTION 551087, DISCUSSION OF DELIBERATION REGARDING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT NEGOTIATIONS WITH RESPECT TO 2021 INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT JOBS ACT GRANT, AND NO ACTION WILL FOLLOW IN OPEN COURT.
I LOOK FOR A MOTION TO TABLE H25 AND H26 UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
>> WE HAVE A MOTION, DO WE HAVE A SECOND?
>> OPPOSED? HEARING NONE MOTION CARRIES.
WITH THAT WE'LL MOVE TO ADJOURNMENT.
DO WE HAVE A MOTION TO ADJOURN?
>> MOTION TO ADJOURN BY COMMISSIONER THOMAS. SECOND?
>> SECOND BY COMMISSIONER THERIOT.
>> WE NEED THE CORRECTION FOR H24.
>> ON H24, THERE WAS ONE CORRECTION.
IT'S 602 EAST LIVE VOTE NOT 206.
WE'LL CORRECT THAT AND GET IT OUT.
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WE HAVE A MOTION AND A SECOND TO ADJOURN.>> OPPOSED? HEARING NONE, WE ARE ADJOURNED AT 10:44.
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