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>> a very good morning to you all. Look at this beautiful room full of beautiful faces. I love it. I just have one request.

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these I get it because of sunlight. But can we open those blinds at least someone please volunteer to open those back

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ones? We've got to let the sunlight in. Thank you so much.

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I really appreciate it. All right. So I'd like to call this

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meeting to order. This morning's invocation will be led by our very own pastor darius todd if you will please

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all rise. Just under the wire. Come on in.

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>> let us bow. Heavenly and gracious father, we thank you for another day you have made. We honor you and thank you, lord

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god for giving us another opportunity to come together as

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a community. To celebrate, to uplift, to connect and also to

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hear those who have needs today. We also pray, lord god for those

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who are unhoused, unseen, those who have marginalized and those who may not have a voice in this space. We offer our ear to hear.

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we offer our hearts to move. And we thank you for another opportunity to come together as one. We give you thanks for it

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all in the name of jesus I pray. Amen.

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>> amen. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the united states of america,

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and to the republic for which it stands, one nation, under god, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Honor the texas

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flag. I  pledge allegiance to thee, texas, one state under

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god, one and indivisible. >> please call the roll.

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comments portion. I will be making this announcement and I've asked the county clerk's office to remind me to make this

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announcement every single time we meet until november 18th.

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after covid, I left as the chair of the court running this

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moment, running this meeting as my job. And so I have the

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distinct privilege of helping to shape it. Andso I've asked

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after covid that people would still be allowed to submit their

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e-mails in writing so they wouldn't have to come into this room. If you roll the clock back, whether you believe covid

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was real or not, this wouldn't have happened; right? This

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shoulder to shoulder, full courtroom was not a possibility.

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the governor wouldn't allow it. The president wouldn't allow it and anybody else in government wouldn't allow it. But now

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we're starting to take a shift and so we're buttoning it down just a little. I pushed back a lot of pressure. Many wanted me

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to delete it altogether and I said no. We are here for the

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people. We work for you. So I said no against all odds I'm leaving it in and even if it's a black eye on me, I don't

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care. We want to hear from you. It's important. But there is an

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edit taking place to that program, to that effort. So I

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asked our county clerk to give me an opportunity to give everyone a heads up, give them ample planning, give them ample

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time. Most people don't have the privilege, the lucky moment that you in this courtroom have right now which is to be here.

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many things are happening in peoples lives and lives are going on. They deserve access as you have today. So starting

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november 18th, 11:59 p.m. The night before court will be your

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cutoff to submit something to the county clerk's office to be

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read in court. That's it. That's the edit. That's the

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compromise. I just wanted you to know if you intend on having your statement, whatever it's for, your three minutes under

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the sun read in court it'll have to be the day before as

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your cutoff starting november 18th 11:59 p.m. Did I miss

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anything? Did I catch it all? All good. Perfect. So you could

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still do it the morning of and whatever, but until then I would

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just suggest practicing. Do you mind reading out the e-mail they should send it to? >> yes. That e-mail will be

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publiccomment publiccomment@hays countytx.gov.

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>> that's it. We've printed them and handed them. No more.

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our aim is to be consistent, to be fair, to be unified and

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predictable. Which is my favorite. So that's your e-mail. That's your timeline. And that's your cutoff date.

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all done. So we're going to go through this now. Do we have

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public comment or are they all just for agenda items? There

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they are. Got it. So three. So there's two ways to sign up for public comments. One is for the agenda item when we open it and

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you speak then and then there's also the other way which is at

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comment signed up number one is debbie e-g -a-n. You will have

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three minutes to speak if you'll approach the podium.

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>> thank you. As you know my name is debbie egan and I live

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in the saddle ridge community of wemberly. I would like to thank

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morgan hammer. She has been very hopeful and positive in our

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situation. What we're looking at is having an emergency exit

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for saddle ridge. I say hopeful when I speak of morgan in that this has been requested several times over many years. It seems

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to just be either shut down or ignored. So to let you know our

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situation, we logistically at least three quarters of our community could not get out if there was a fire in the first

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one quarter of our subdivision. I say that because it would be

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approximately 200 or more people, children, who could not

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get out. Having lived in oregon, I've seen how quickly wildfires

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go through. We have a niece who lives in lahaina as a

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pediatrician. She was there for those fires. We know situations of other communities have people have died in fires. It is not

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dissimilar to what happened in kerrville in terms of we have no

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emergency planning. We have no warning systems. We have no way out. I do want to say that numerous public people have

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already -- public employees have helped us. Morgan. Mike johnson.

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aaron jones and members of the hoa. We are here to support them

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in any way we can. It's just very concerning to our community

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that we were at high risk and that mike mike knows and aaron

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knows and morgan knows there's an easy remedy to this situation. It just seems like there's negligence and

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inappropriate to have this project not completed in a timely manner over many years. So I have also worked in as a

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public employee for 30 plus years. I understand all of the problems you have to deal with. We appreciate you helping us

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with this situation. I believe mike has something to say. Thank

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saddle ridge hoa. If I recall correctly, this month of

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september is the worst driest september in years. Which just

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adds fuel to the situation, the sense of urgency. I know our

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particular issue we're almost there. We're not going to give

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up. We're not going to let this one die like it's died before. >> thanks a million. Next up we have -- that was one. There's

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number two. John leonard. Come on up, mr. Leonard.

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>> thank you, judge. Good morning, judge and commissioners. I'm here to seek your support in upholding the

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united states constitution in protecting the rights of the people whether here in hays county or anywhere in our

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nation. I recognize that this court doesn't routinely take up

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federal constitutional issues. However, every member of this court has sworn to preserve, protect and defend the

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constitution and laws of the united states. Which brings us

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to the recent supreme court decision in the case of kristie

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noem. This has put tremendous potential to harm individuals particularly in border states like texas and direct contra

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invention of rights and protections guaranteed by our

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constitution. The decision upheld the action of the department of homeland security and by extension the united

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states of america to detain and question an individual's

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immigration status based solely on four factors. Their apparent race or ethnicity, whether they spoke spanish or english with an

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accent, the type of location where they were found such as a car wash or bus stop and the type of job they appear to work.

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that sounds like racial profiling to me. Racial

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profiling is not consistent we quality treatment under the law. Sounds more like the words of the classic movie casablanca.

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round up the usual suspects he ordered. In the current case the government didn't dispute its reliance on de facto profiling.

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rather in a cavalierly dismissive manner justice brett

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kavanaugh held the plaintiffs did not have standing to contest the actions of the government. Why? Because said kavanaugh it

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was unlikely they'd be wronged in a similar way. That's

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complete nonsense. Factors leading to the violation of rights of these individuals factors tied to birth,

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upbringing and economic standing are not going to change overnight if they ever change at all. In fact the likelihood of

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harming these individuals again actually increases every day as antiimmigration efforts are supplemented by massively

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obscene budget increases and the support of the military. Supreme

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court justice sonia sotomayor in her dissenting opinion pointed

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to an earlier decision in this case. That court said the four

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factors alone or taken together could not satisfy the fourth

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amendment's requirement of reasonable suspicion of illegal

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immigration. Breathtaking flaw in the government's argument is its assertion that an individual's constitutional

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rights take a backseat to the level of emphasis the government may be placing on its program of the week. They do not. The

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constitution is the supreme court of the land. Not kristi

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noem's immigration quotas. That's why I ask you to join me in this denunciation. Thank you. >> thank you, mr. Leonard for

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always being a magnificent contribution in our community and I couldn't agree with you more. I happily and gratefully

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swore an oath to defend and protect our constitution. Thank

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you, sir. So our next speaker is larry jackson.

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>> good morning. My name is larry jackson. I work for the

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edwards aquaphor authority. I know that our organization works

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with the county on many different levels. As an executive director I can offer my assistance and help for any

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kind of water issues or anything dealing with the is aquifer

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authority. There's a water summit in the area. If you haven't received an invitation it's going to be october 22nd.

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I'll send that out to you too. I look forward to seeing you if you can come out. Thank you very much.

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>> thank you, sir, very much. >> does I'll see you there. I'll be speaking. >> great.

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>> same. >> our final speaker at this moment and then there'll be an e-mailed one but that'll be for

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f4. Mr. Rodrigo amaya. >> morning, judge. Court. It's been a while since I've been here. I have been keeping up

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with some of the headlines y'all be making. The allegation of

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violating the open meetings act that cost  $440 million, you

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know, that's quite a boo boo to say the least. I've been out

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kerrville area and one of the reasons I came today, I was in the tunnel actually digging out there. That's why I'm dirty.

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apologize for that. That clearly exposes what I've always told

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this court is when you appoint people to positions that they're

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not qualified for, human lives are what cost us. If you look at

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the situation in kerrville. A bunch of finger pointing in all

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directions. That don't do nothing for the families but frustrate them. Same thing with the uvalde shooting, stuff like

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that. I was following that little story about the

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transportation director. About allegations of not cooperating y'all did what needed to be ad - done and got rid of her. I'm

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glad y'all listened. You guys were going to start looking at

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other ways to appoint leadership. I really do hope

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y'all do that. A lot of positions that are filled by folks that are not qualified. I know y'all hired some lady,

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she's the one that's overseeing some of these departments and some of these departments are being shrunk. My

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question is, some of these departments that are being shrunk is the salary going to be adjusted because if you're not

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over four, five departments why should you still be getting paid

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so much money? From what I'm hearing, praise for what she's

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doing it. That was a good decision. Some folks are not confidentable with her appointment. Which, you know, if

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you know what you're doing, shouldn't be worried about it.

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that simple. The other thing, please be careful with these

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appointments. Kerrville was -- serve I've told you in the past about some of you guys appointing friends and, I mean

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it's all right to be friends. But don't mean they're

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qualified. I've been frequenting the commissioners court and one of the things about them is they have a

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meeting every week. People are asking why is hays county have a

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bigger budget but y'all meet on scheduled days and stuff. They do it every week over there and stuff like that. That's one of

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the problems we're having over there with their quid pro quo

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issues appointing friends and stuff like that. Doing favors. A lot of that stuff is being looked at right now. Thank you,

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guys. >> thank you, sir. Please open

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f1. >> presentation of september 2025 service and retirement awards.

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>> all right. Batter up. >> good morning, commissioners

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and judge. I am in the hr benefits assistant with hays

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county human resources. We are honored to recognize and celebrate employees who have reached significant milestones

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in their years of service. We'll have a smaller attendance because they are most of them are hard at work. But we will

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begin with one year. >> hold your applause until the end, please. When she calls your name, please come on up.

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>> all right. Courtney adams with the sheriff's office. John

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hunnicutt. Noah goforth with parks. Kameron burgess with

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parks. George aguilar with transportation. Korey thornton

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with county clerk's office. Joseph palacios with

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transportation. Martin castillo with the sheriff's office.

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xavier araujo with transportation. Carolyn silva with emergency communication. Emma sharber with juvenile

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detention center. Caylie houchin. Alyssa saenz. Alexander

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rangel. Benito castillo. Ashley wilber. Luis moreno with

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judicial services. Dora villarreal with juvenile detention center. That is all for one year of service.

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>> let's give that a round of applause.

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>> with five years of service we have angelina vargas with the

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sheriff's office. Marissa currie with the auditor's office. Kayla spencer with the sheriff's office. Blaine

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schafer with the sheriff's office. Miguel simpson with the sheriff's office and kimberly murchison with the tax office.

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that is all for five years of service. With ten years of

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service we have amanda dirst. Cameron mitchell with the

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sheriff's office. Leslie facundo. Gwen hochdorf. Adam

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halstead with the sheriff's office and that is all for our ten years of service. >> beautiful. Thank you guys.

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>> with 15 years of service we have beatrice moreno with the

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sheriff's office. Allen bridges with constable precinct 5 and david tatum with the juvenile detention center.

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>> thank you. >> with 30 years of service we

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have eugene carranza with the sheriff's office and gilbert hernandez with the sheriff's office.

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retirees already retired and living their life so donna with

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the sheriff's office with seven years, angelina cruz with the

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tax office with 18 years and jo ann mcneil with the juvenile

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detention center with 19 years. >> wonderful.

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>> that is all. >> well done.

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>> f2. Presentation to the hays county office of emergency services to include a recap of the 2025 preparedness fair and

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to announce the winning department for the best overall basket in the employee raffle basket contest.

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>> thank you and we have mike jones our director of emergency

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services to inform us. >> office of emergency services director. I want to thank you all number one for helping and

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assisting us with this. Special emphasis to commissioner cullen for helping us with the tastings. And also, by the

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slight of her showing up she found herself also tasting too because we had a runoff. Thank you so much for your basket as

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well. We had 47 different baskets come in for the auctions

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and the raffle ticket. Before I get into that, I'd like to announce and really thank our sponsors that really kind of

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brought all this to help make this happen. And first off I'd like to publicly thank the city of kyle for being so gracious as

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to come forward and offer up not only the facility services but bring in several assets to assist us in making this

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possible. Outside we had a larger footprint as you all noticed. We went from a small performing arts center over hcsd

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to not only just that location but we spanned to la verde park.

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I think it covers almost 20 acres. But anyway, one of our

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title sponsors for the chili cookoff. We really appreciate

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them. Our music sponsor. Premiere cuts was our photo

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booth sponsor. Salon in san marcos and kyle and san antonio and I believe also in round rock too. Twisted x brewery. I know

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what they sponsored. >> bottled water. >> sure. Little hops and barrly. Tds. Sponsor one of our traders

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out there. As well as duty calls. The call it group and the

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voc. The big heavy lifters out there was our cert team. They

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garnered 17 unsuspecting volunteers to help play that

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day. Will soon find themselves in certain forms as they take the classes coming up this october. Go to find out when the

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classes occur. On top of that our chili cookoff winners. We

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had an out of saint winner, ladies and gentlemen. I know. H%

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made great texas chili. When philip came down from arkansas he didn't just come down to win the chili cookoff. He brought

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down a $500 check and presented that to the kyle esd 5 for their

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response to the floods there in kerr. So thank you philip for

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coming and participating. Second winner. And then esd 3 south

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hays fire was our winner. They are also the top dog winner. They were the number one fire esds that won. The people voted

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for esd 32. They thought the chili was the greatest. If you see one of our firefighters, give them a handshake. Like to

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thank the transportation department. Without them we would not have had the visibility they put out all

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those mission boards throughout the entire county to assist us with that. Along with our health inspector who came out to ensure

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the chili you were taking was going to be health ready. Thank you very much. Along with that, our esds participated. San

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marcus. Hayes. Em s. Along with san marcos fire. Performing arts

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center assisted. Even though they're closed they helped with a lot of logistics. Hays county sheriff's office and their fine

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team. I think you heard his name earlier. Cameron mitchell. They did a lot to help us. Then austin bomb squad came in early

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to do a sweep to make sure it's going to be safe for all

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citizens coming in for that event. Now we're down to who

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won the trophy. Drum roll. >> oh my gosh.

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>> great pleasure to announce hays county health department

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second year in a row. >> this is traveling trophy that

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goes throughout the county. Top basket that wins the peoples

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choice. You want to say something? >> yeah. So the health department every year we have a

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public health emergency preparedness coordinator. He did a great job helping with mike and our group. So every year we

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lock in, really on what we can do. We know we have a lot of

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floods and freezes which prevent people from basic cooking you

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tensiles at times. We try to focus on things that cook up

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food during freezes where power may t have access to water. >> congratulations.

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>> congratulations. >> thank you, mike. Thank you very much. >> wonderful summary. Please

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open f3. >> f3. Presentation by david

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baker the water shed association and jennawalker the meadows center regarding an update on the blanco-cypress water shed

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protection plan interlocal agreement program. >> if you'll read those comments then I'll call him up.

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>> this e-mail public comment from jeff in wood creek. He

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writes my name is jeff and I served a mayor of wood creek. In

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this role I am proud to serve on the executive committee of the

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blanco-cypress water shed protection plan and the city fully supports the work of this group. The interlocal agreement

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formed it brings together mayors, major stake holders in protecting the most valuable resources we have in our water.

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we have some of the brightest minds focused on ground water in

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the valley serving and supporting the water shed protection plan. Our work is really just beginning. Keeping

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the blanco river flowing clean is of utmost importance of

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economic health department in the area. We've had jacobs well

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closed far too long. As jacobs well goes so ultimately goes

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cypress creek and everything it brings to the area. We can't

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ignored the interconnected water web. Uniquely suited to help

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guide policy to preserve and protect this invaluable resource that nourishes us and provides most limitless beauty and

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recreation. It is my hope the city of wood creek continues to

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support the bcwpp for as long as it takes both financially and by bringing the voice was our citizens and their ideas and

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concerns to the team. We hope the county and others and other

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stake holders continue and perhaps increase their commitments. Water is life and the life blood of our county.

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thank you. >> perfect. Thank you very much. He's not running for reelection but he's a wonderful mayor.

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thank you for all you've done for our community. Now you can

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approach the podium. >> state your name and title. >> I'm david baker. Executive director of the water shed

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association. Good morning. Thank you all for hosting us today. We're honored to share this update on the blanco-cypress

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water shed protection plan. We're entering our second year.

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this is part of the strategy to ensure aquifers, springs, river

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supply remain clean and flowing not just for today but future

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generations. I want to thank the executive committee. Thank you

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and mayor jim childs I believe is here. >> he is. >> we heard from mayor pro tem.

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I think I saw you walk in. Good to see you. We have mayor

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proteem. We heard from jeff rosco. We have chris grummert.

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thank you all for being here. I do want to give a shoutout to

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commissioner shell on helping to initiate this program and to

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bring in jonas rosenthal who is here today and all the county

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staff. We're going to recognize you all later. Tammy and jay and

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kaylie just for the collaboration we've had. So

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let's see. Next slide. David baker and I'm with jenna walker

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the director of the meadows center. We're the managers of

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this project working with tammy and jay. Jen and I as we were

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talking about this, I also want to recognize and thank jason

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pinchback who is here and I saw nick I think walk in. They were

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former water shed coordinators for the cypress plan. Jason

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helped us with this. We were talking. We said really we feel like with water we have that flood drought cycle. We want to

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take a moment and just of silence and really remember all

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those folks from the guadalupe river flood and give them our

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prayer. Thank you. Water gives life but it can take life and

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it's just tragic to see that. We experienced that. Next slide. So these are the hays county water sheds. This plan focuses

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on the blanco river water shed it serves the county by integrating water shed protection into the parks and

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natural resource department with the goal of keeping all these

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waterways across the county meeting clean water act

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standards. Next slide. So the blanco river. It sustained

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people for 15,000 years. We had the apache. Today that river

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flows 87-miles. Drains 275,000 acres and we have 55 river miles in hays county. This is really fuels our economy. Our tourism.

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and parks. And property values. It also recharges.

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>> did you also say camanche. >> yes, sir.

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>> I saw a lot of signs. I was like camanche were here too.

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that's good. Sorry about that. >> well, I did want to say their

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names out loud. Thinking of people living here. Really

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protecting this river is really protecting that heritage and our

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future. Next slide. So this for generations, this is right at the square in cypress creek. It's been the life blood of

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wemberly. The later families like the harris they were right

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at the wemberly square. They found renewal and livelihood at

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its banks. Very identity are tied to the springs. The treasures that remind us why protecting water is protecting

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our way of life. Next slide. Over time, you know, this scene, this is looking at jacobs well from downstream. It may change

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but the services provided remain the same. Jacobs well is the

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iconic head water to cypress creek. It was the first hays

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county nature preserve and the 81-acre natural area was

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purchased in 2010 by the county. Now has been doubled in size

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with canyon preserve we did earlier this year. It protects

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that critical recharge land. Together these preserves are intended to safeguard water, wildlife and recreation.

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ensuring the clean flows and healthy ecosystems and the

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treasured hill country experience. There are over 995,000 visitors to wemberly last year. Little town, it's

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such a huge part of our economy. And the well is such an

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attraction. Even with it not flowing it's bringing millions of dollars into our economy. We are grateful to the county for

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that. Next slide. Y'all seen this many times. I don't have to tell you that this is the fastest growing counties in the

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u.s. By 2040, you know, we're experiencing this tremendous

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growth throughout land use change. Will put enormous stress

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on rivers and aquifers. How we protect public health, safety

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and quality of life getting ahead of threats with smart, local water shed planning. Next slide. So this is showing that

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by 2070 we're today using 41,000-acre feed. We're going

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to need 108,000-acre feed. That's going to require more than half a billion in infrastructure investment. The

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population growth and drought, these land use pressers make this urgent. I did want to bring some good news. The legislature

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did pass senate bill 7 creating the texas water bill fund that

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will be proposition 4 the constitutional amendment this

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fall. Will bring dedicated $1 billion for the next 20 years from sales tax. Administered by water development board. These

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funds will be projects ranging from conservation to reuse to

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new supply. With your leadership through the blanco-cypress water

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shed protection plan and new waste water agreement we can align the state funding with smart local action to ensure

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reliable water for generations. So next slide. So really since

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the 2000 we've seen the temperatures lotter than you see the drought on record there. That red line. And then back to

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the dust bowl. So now our temperatures are hotter than both of those really monumental droughts that we had next slide.

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so this is showing the droughts back to and rainfall back to

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1895. So that yellow band in the middle is the drought in the 1950s then you see on the right side the 2011 and our 2020 till

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now. We are most likely in another drought of record. You can see that trend line going down. That is part of why we're

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seeing such strain on these water resources. Next slide.

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this is a county wide map showing the draw down of the

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aquifer. This is over 100 feet of draw down in the aquifer. In

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the wemberly area we saw ten feet average. 2.4 feet of drop

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stops jacobs well. That shows you how sensitive these systems

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are. This rapid growth is straining the aquifers. It was a

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big wake up call for us. As a sense of the creek's health and

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the aquifer's health it shows that clean water can sustain

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health and tourism and property values. Since 1996 we've been working to try to protect this place. The county really stepped

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up. I think and, you know, has now taken over this. But

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wemberly was incorporated in 2000. After that well stopped I said we've got to do something. Reached out to meadow center and

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I said we need to start monitoring this water. We need

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to get proactive with a plan. I'm going to turn it over to

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jennawalker to explain the water shed protection plan. The crp,

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the clean rivers protection program. Then come back to finish up. >> okay. Perfect.

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>> good morning. It's an honor to be here as a seventh

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generation native to the texas hill country and a mom of young kids. I'm really proud to be part of this. I know the meadows

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center is too. It's been a real honor to serve as a technical

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leader. As david mentioned, you know, we started monitoring in the early 2000s and with leadership from the meadows

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center and the water shed association, wemberly, hays county and its partners began gathering data. Identifying

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pollution risks and building a community-led strategy. Tcq

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awarded the meadows center a watershed protection plan development grant by 2008 and the result was a federally

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approved watershed protection plan in 2014. With a shared

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vision. Preserving water quality through collaboration, data and

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sustainable development. Next slide. Have to stress how unique

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this plan was. To include a ground water component. To be a

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proactive plan. To keep the cypress creek flowing. Next

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slide. As you can see so many different partners we're really standing on the shoulders of giants here with this plan being

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rooted in decades of community-driven leadership. You see philanthropy up here. Government. Academia.

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volunteers. Private businesses all playing a role. E launched a

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major conservation effort protecting over 39,000 acres. Including more than 10,000 acres in the blanco river watershed.

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creation of the jacobs well and management zone. Adoption of

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water quality-related ordinances. The first one water

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school in texas. The nation is looking to us for this leadership and guidance with that school. Local action that

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has delivered a long arc of leadership to allow this watershed protection plan to remain a model not only for the

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county but also the hill country, texas and beyond. Tcq

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stress these types of plans are supposed to be seed money for the community to then carry the torch forward. By 2023 the

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federal and state funding was winding down and part of the end

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of the watershed protection plan task was to create an interlocal

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agreement and so by 2024, hays county, city of wemberly, city

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of wood creek, watershed association and the meadows center at texas state signed this interlocal agreement. And

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it became a three year pilot program for the blanco-cypress

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watershed protection plan. It provides funding and governance.

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ensure as full time watershed coordinator. David recognized

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jonas is now serving in that role. It supports special

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studies and water monitoring. It's built on transparency,

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measurable outcomes and community-based leadership. Next

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slide. I also want to recognize a few other people within the

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parks and natural resource department that support jonas in his role as the watershed coordinator. Tammy, jay and

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caylie, the natural resource coordinator. Joe has hit the

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ground running. He's been serving in this role for just over a year now. Next slide. That coordinator is the engine

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driving daily progress. This bridges the gap between the science and the policy and you can see him here. Meeting with a

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school group. He's already connected with thousands of residents, trained dozens of volunteers and plays a key role

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in education, identifying best management practices for implementation and permitting support. But, you know, that

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type of picture really captures the magic behind the ability to

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bring students and visitors to the well to understand this

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fragile and very precious natural resource. One of them

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within the larger watershed. Next slide. So here you can see

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this in action. Since the federal plan has been completed

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now we've continued on, we're reaching over 12,000 community

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members within the first year. We have workshops. Lots of

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signage and education campaigns. Meeting with stakeholders. Next

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slide. All of that to say it's really increasing awareness and

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empowering community members to protect our natural resources. So I'll move on to the data quickly. This is, well, we have

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three main water quality monitoring programs. The clean

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rivers program is facilitated by the meadows center with the

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support of the county on the blanco-cypress creek. We have

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community and science programs collecting water quality data. Including the wemberly advisory group and the texas dream team.

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and really our decisions are guided by this data. We've

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collected over 368 samples within on an annual basis. And

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have over 43 sites. It can be technical but most importantly

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it's proactive economic protection and helps us avoid costly fixes down the road. I'll go to the next slide. So here

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you can see the clean rivers program sites. Mostly around

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wemberly and a couple below town and some above town on the

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blanco. More recently we've incorporated more testing sites up in the town of blanco and blanco county. It's really

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helping us understand these critically low conditions we're experiencing that we have been experiencing since 2022. We see

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several nutrient spikes, dissolved solids from waste

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water discharge. And low flows and nonpoint source pollution.

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cypress creek shows elevated e. Coli levels and we continue to

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respond with not only, you know, these studies but additional

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research, that are prompting ground water pumping curtailment and other targeted bmps. And it's these kinds of actions we

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can only take when we are watching the data closely and

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working together. And I'm going to hand it back to david from

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here. >> thanks, jenna. I think one thing to note about that clean rivers program too is that's --

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it's ensuring we're meeting the federal clean water act

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standards. That program we've been doing since 2003. So we got

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a lot of data there. I do think in the future it would be great

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00:51:41,797 --> 00:51:41,797
to have a workshop with y'all so we can dive in to more detail

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about this information because we have a short time here. But maybe that's something we can do in the future. Next slide.

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I'm going to talk a little bit about the benefits of having a

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nonprofit and an institutional -- academic institution. Beyond the watershed plan we've achieved some major wins. We

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stopped a rate increase in the ruling ordered them to pay back $4.7 million to our local rate payers. We were in a new rate

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00:52:19,903 --> 00:52:19,903
case with them that the county has joined along with the city

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00:52:25,509 --> 00:52:28,445
of woodcreek. So that achievement of conserving over 39,000 acres is just an incredible achievement for the

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00:52:31,113 --> 00:52:34,784
parks and open space program. Then the one water resolutions you all passed the city now has passed that. It's subdivision

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00:52:43,660 --> 00:52:47,531
rules and working on subdivision development rules. Mapping. Advancing green infrastructure. Rain gardens and integrated

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storm water and waste water planning. Next slide. Then we

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00:52:57,507 --> 00:52:57,507
are happily through this three year pilot. Small but mighty

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team. Our next steps are continuing the coordination with

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00:53:08,585 --> 00:53:08,585
the executive committee. Open gauging in the subdivision rule

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00:53:13,891 --> 00:53:16,760
revisions. Mapping the storm water systems. Targeting sensitive areas for bmps. Launching a water wise program

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00:53:21,431 --> 00:53:21,431
that starts the end of october. With more events and workshops.

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00:53:27,170 --> 00:53:27,170
really addressing citizens concerns. The city has indicated

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00:53:38,282 --> 00:53:41,686
they may want to join us in this effort. Preparing a budget request for the next county cycle. So we look forward to

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continuing to drive the sustainable water management

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through this collaboration. The expertise we're bringing

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00:53:59,270 --> 00:53:59,270
together. You probably heard us say this many times. Let's keep

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00:54:03,640 --> 00:54:03,640
our springs, streams and rivers clean, clear and flowing. That

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is our mantra. That last slide so irthank you. We look forward

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to continuing this partnership and hearing your feedback. Any

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00:54:18,789 --> 00:54:21,625
questions you may have. Thank you. >> wonderful. Thank you. Since this is headquartered in your

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precinct, commissioner, do you want to start the conversation? >> yeah. Well first I want to say thank you everyone for

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00:54:30,168 --> 00:54:30,168
coming and showing support. We are just so, to have the meadows

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00:54:36,407 --> 00:54:36,407
center here. To have the watershed association and have

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00:54:40,712 --> 00:54:40,712
support from wood creek and wemberly. It's important. I

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00:54:45,516 --> 00:54:49,387
believe we are blessed and proud to be able to have such a unified front on our water issue. To understand hays county

446
00:54:52,423 --> 00:54:54,825
is to truly understand our water and that's what we're doing and we're making steps forward. I know lon wanted me to say how

447
00:55:00,031 --> 00:55:03,467
former commission aeroshell wanted me to say he truly appreciated all the support from the court on this. It doesn't

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00:55:10,742 --> 00:55:13,577
just benefit the valley. It benefits all of hays county. I wanted to say thank you so much and we'll continue to move

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00:55:15,847 --> 00:55:15,847
forward in that direction. I know when we talked about this

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00:55:19,951 --> 00:55:19,951
back in february I just thought it'd be great for everyone to

451
00:55:24,155 --> 00:55:24,155
know all the good things y'all are doing and how important it

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00:55:28,460 --> 00:55:31,062
is to us. >> it's always amazing whenever you figure out exactly what each one of your individual

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00:55:39,971 --> 00:55:39,971
organizations do. It's been a pleasure working with

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00:55:48,480 --> 00:55:52,150
commissioner hammer now that she's on the court with us on this. Really loto work with the former commissioner. I know how

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00:55:55,220 --> 00:55:55,220
close y'all are with him. We appreciate all you do.

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>> thank you. >> thank y'all for the

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presentation. Thank you, commissioner hammer. It's always great to learn about what's going on with the water

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00:56:11,103 --> 00:56:11,103
work and all the data. I've had conversations about those areas

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00:56:19,444 --> 00:56:23,282
that fall into the east side and what can we do to, you know, ramp up those effectives that we're really concerned about on

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00:56:27,218 --> 00:56:27,218
the east side as well. I note in one of your slides the data, it

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00:56:33,258 --> 00:56:33,258
gets to san marcos. I was just curious about like data efforts

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00:56:38,330 --> 00:56:38,330
within those areas. If that's kind of on y'all's agenda to

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look at eventually or. >> yes. We work with the

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guadalupe, blanco river authority.

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00:57:00,986 --> 00:57:00,986
>> great. >> our hope is we'd have full

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00:57:05,290 --> 00:57:07,059
water shed protection department within hays county that covered the whole county. There are efforts in certainly dripping

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00:57:17,335 --> 00:57:17,335
springs as well. Such a precious resource. We have the smart

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00:57:23,508 --> 00:57:23,508
start local with what we had. >> that's great. It's how I

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see things here. It starts small then grows bigger and bigger.

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>> commissioner. >> I just want to thank y'all for all the work. It's wonderful to see the

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00:57:44,997 --> 00:57:48,534
collaboration with so many entities participating in what is so important life for all of us. So many times we don't

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00:57:54,107 --> 00:57:57,276
think about the need when we turn on the water faucet water comes out and we think everyone's fine. There's so

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00:58:00,913 --> 00:58:03,882
much more to that. I just appreciate all the work y'all are doing. David, I've known you for many years. I just thank

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you for your leadership and all you do. Jenna, thank you also. I

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00:58:13,226 --> 00:58:13,226
wants to thank our county staff also. Tammy, jay. Yeah. Have

476
00:58:18,799 --> 00:58:18,799
been doing a lot of work too for many years. So thank you all for

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00:58:23,403 --> 00:58:23,403
the efforts. >> great collaboration. Almost

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00:58:28,941 --> 00:58:28,941
every decision you all make water is involved in it in some

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00:58:33,112 --> 00:58:33,112
capacity. Whether it's a subdivision. A road. The jail.

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00:58:37,884 --> 00:58:41,587
everything needs water. So it's, you know, we feel like if we can bring capacity to the county to focus on this that that's a

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00:58:47,193 --> 00:58:49,663
great service. How you all stepped up to the legislative session and really standing up for our ground water district I

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00:58:53,900 --> 00:58:53,900
really appreciate the leadership you all have shown. We feel

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00:58:59,405 --> 00:59:01,140
grateful for this partnership. Thank you. >> thank you. I think next week commissioner we're going to a

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00:59:04,645 --> 00:59:05,946
judge and commissioners conference and that's one of the spaces where I get to see what folks are doing statewide.

485
00:59:11,017 --> 00:59:11,017
254 counties and there's 254 different ways with which to run

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00:59:16,190 --> 00:59:19,459
them. It's good because we learn from one another and there is no one way to do anything. But I will say that very often

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00:59:23,664 --> 00:59:27,100
people will complain to me about oh, they're going to build this and we don't want it. My response is simple because of

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00:59:30,770 --> 00:59:30,770
our parks bond that we passed, if you don't want such and

489
00:59:37,177 --> 00:59:37,177
such, well then buy it. Step up our shut up. It is a truth. I

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00:59:41,381 --> 00:59:41,381
know it's a little insensitive in framing, but just the reality

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00:59:45,418 --> 00:59:49,256
that we're in a state where people protect their property rights and it's a business to put rooftops and we need

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00:59:57,564 --> 01:00:00,834
rooftops. So whether you believe in global warming or not, fossil fuels, whatever you believe in. Who cares. On that front the act

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01:00:05,539 --> 01:00:05,539
of responding to the drought can be conditions and what we're

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01:00:13,380 --> 01:00:16,183
facing today doesn't care what you believe in, it's what we're dealing with. We've planned and leaned in hard on asking

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01:00:20,322 --> 01:00:20,322
development people investing in our communities that we need to

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01:00:26,126 --> 01:00:29,763
be conscientious. To do zeroscaping. To not plant big large lawns and water sucking devices. We even leaned in like

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01:00:33,834 --> 01:00:36,537
you said to do one water design in our county buildings that we're going to build. It's so spot on and timely but it

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01:00:42,209 --> 01:00:42,209
requires elected office holders with courage. And so we can all

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01:00:47,347 --> 01:00:47,347
belly ache, it's easy, you know, monday morning

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01:00:56,623 --> 01:00:56,623
quarterbacking. When you step up, coming here and being a part

501
01:01:00,895 --> 01:01:04,397
of it you guys doing the presentation that's where the rubber meets the road. Not everyone's going to be happy

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01:01:06,667 --> 01:01:06,667
with what you're doing. You'll do it anyway because you know

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01:01:11,739 --> 01:01:11,739
it's right. That's powerful. We passed, how much was that

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01:01:20,515 --> 01:01:23,184
bond? $100million. I even forgot it was so much money. >> over the three bonds it's $108 million. But that's been

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01:01:28,823 --> 01:01:28,823
leveraged to probably another 250 million.

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01:01:38,433 --> 01:01:38,433
>> to do conservation and all this green space, open space to

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01:01:43,571 --> 01:01:43,571
create a stronger sense of place has been compounded and as a

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01:01:48,342 --> 01:01:48,342
probusiness individual here on this court I will tell you that

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01:01:52,346 --> 01:01:56,283
developers have realized the more you put in it to creating a sense of place in your developments the more you can

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01:02:00,287 --> 01:02:00,287
sell your property for so we all win. It's important. We have to

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01:02:05,193 --> 01:02:05,193
realize that it's important that we understand. They're

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going to build this subdivision. Yeah, there's nothing we can do about it. We can suggest. We can encourage. If they don't like

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01:02:20,842 --> 01:02:23,110
the city the way the state's stepped in this, people can get out of the city limits. People can do whatever they want. We

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01:02:26,781 --> 01:02:26,781
have to deal with the outcomes. If people understand I think we

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01:02:42,364 --> 01:02:45,467
all benefit. What you're doing is so important. I couldn't be more grateful. I know this whole court supports it. Honestly,

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01:02:50,406 --> 01:02:53,409
good job. >> I mean I just look forward to seeing hays county be the county in texas that takes the lead and

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01:02:56,110 --> 01:02:59,881
charge in this water issue and really steps in and creates these departments that just hone in on those data collections. It

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01:03:02,717 --> 01:03:06,254
does start with understanding the problem before we can start fixing the problem and I'm so supportive of the one water

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01:03:10,358 --> 01:03:13,561
resolution this court passed. I know everyone here is as well. Same with the city of wood creek. Same with the city of

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01:03:17,666 --> 01:03:19,734
wemberly. We are in a great place to take control and to understand all of these issues and how we can fix them from

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subdivision regulations and things of that nature. So thank y'all so much. >> in closing we are the central

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01:03:29,711 --> 01:03:31,513
park of central texas. Thank you so much. >> thank you all. Appreciate it. In

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>> please open f 4. >> adopt a proclamation

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01:03:49,999 --> 01:03:49,999
recognizing october 10, 2025 as world homeless day in hays

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01:03:54,002 --> 01:03:54,569
county. >> so moved. >> if you'll please read the proclamation.

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whereas, october 10 marks the annual observance of world homeless day, a global event dedicated to raising awareness

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about homelessness and advocating for solutions to this critical issue; and whereas, homelessness impacts individuals

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01:04:15,391 --> 01:04:15,391
and families across the globe, affecting approximately 150

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01:04:19,628 --> 01:04:22,798
million people across the world including an estimated 771,480 people in the united states which includes an estimated

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01:04:30,672 --> 01:04:30,672
27,987 people in texas; and whereas, hays county recognizes

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01:04:36,745 --> 01:04:39,582
the inherent right of all individuals to safe, stable, and affordable housing; and whereas, hays county is committed to

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01:04:43,686 --> 01:04:46,689
working with their community partners to address the needs of those experiencing homelessness and to explore and implement

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01:04:49,091 --> 01:04:49,091
effective strategies to prevent and end homelessness in their

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01:04:53,396 --> 01:04:56,299
community, such as coordinating a collaborative plan of action with the homeless coalition of hays county, developing

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01:04:59,502 --> 01:05:01,904
affordable housing, and advocating for policies that support a path to stable housing for all; and now, therefore, be

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01:05:07,077 --> 01:05:10,012
it resolved that the hays county commissioners court does hereby proclaim october 10, 2025 as: world homeless day in hays

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01:05:15,318 --> 01:05:18,720
county be it further resolved that the hays county commissioners court encourages all residents to learn more

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01:05:22,024 --> 01:05:24,528
about the challenges of homelessness, consider ways to support local organizations to end homelessness, and advocate

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01:05:30,566 --> 01:05:32,302
for policies and programs that promote stable housing and dignity for all members of our community. Adopted this 30th day

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01:05:42,278 --> 01:05:42,278
of september, 2025. >> well done. Please call the

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01:05:48,351 --> 01:05:52,222
roll. >> >> then we have someone to speak. If you'll approach and

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01:05:59,529 --> 01:06:01,964
state your name. >> good morning. I'm nancy with the homeless coalition of hays county. Thank you, judge. Thank

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01:06:07,503 --> 01:06:09,540
you, commissioners. We appreciate the proclamation. We also thank all of the cities across hays county, wemberly be

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01:06:14,611 --> 01:06:18,314
being one of them that did a proclamation for us in advance. We're doing it early. We had multiple events leading up to

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01:06:24,087 --> 01:06:24,087
the 10th and we wanted to help people have an opportunity to

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01:06:33,363 --> 01:06:36,833
participate. So next week is a busy week. We have a lunch and learn on thursday the 9th of october. That's going to be in

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01:06:44,007 --> 01:06:44,007
kyle. The city of kyle has gotten the location and is

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01:06:48,278 --> 01:06:48,278
helping with the meal. We're appreciative of their support.

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01:06:55,419 --> 01:06:58,021
tomorrow will be the final day for preregistration for that. I hope you've had the chance to look at paperwork and maybe

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01:07:01,291 --> 01:07:01,291
we'll see some of you there. Friday south side community

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01:07:11,534 --> 01:07:14,905
center is doing a full day of services. Not a lot of additional services they normally do, but they're doing

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01:07:16,807 --> 01:07:16,807
it all day. They'll have a full day of meals which they don't

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01:07:25,182 --> 01:07:29,152
normally have. They're also adding other support. I know that public health will be there with immunizations and they'll

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01:07:38,061 --> 01:07:40,965
have haircuts. We've been inviting people to volunteer and help them. One of the things not publicized but we appreciate the

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01:07:46,004 --> 01:07:46,004
commissioners that have been invited and are participating

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01:07:51,742 --> 01:07:51,742
we're doing coffee and conversations in three of our

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01:07:56,347 --> 01:07:56,347
districts that agreed to have them. One in dripping springs

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01:08:06,891 --> 01:08:06,891
october 6th. Wednesday in well october 8th. So the

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01:08:15,666 --> 01:08:17,901
commissioners that relate to those districts were invited. I know some of you worked it into your calendar. Some are hoping

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01:08:21,572 --> 01:08:21,572
to. We really hope that your presence will be appreciated

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01:08:25,609 --> 01:08:25,609
because we are a countywide coalition. The goal is to help

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01:08:30,614 --> 01:08:30,614
everyone take a look at what's being done around resources.

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01:08:37,922 --> 01:08:37,922
what are unmet needs in every area across our county.

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01:08:48,366 --> 01:08:51,035
everybody thinks of san marcos but it's happening all over the county in different levels and different ways. But homelessness

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01:08:53,871 --> 01:08:53,871
is not going away. You saw the statistic about how fast our

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01:08:58,276 --> 01:09:01,880
county is growing. Exponentially homelessness will grow with that. And so people that are at risk now with things not

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01:09:07,952 --> 01:09:11,289
changing and the economy and workforce, you can anticipate that more people will be challenged with unstable

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01:09:19,297 --> 01:09:22,701
housing. And unmet needs. We appreciate the opportunity to come before you and to just call it to everyone's attention and

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01:09:27,905 --> 01:09:31,610
you'll hear from us again I'm sure. We'll especially see you back in january for the annual point in time count.

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>> I did want to add for the viewing public we have monday the 6th, wednesday the 8th and october 9th. What time and

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where? >> those aren't open call. Those are not public invitation. Those were by invitation. We've

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01:09:50,729 --> 01:09:50,729
invited key providers and key city and county leadership for a

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01:09:56,034 --> 01:09:59,772
very concentrate. We have 90 minutes in the time that we're meeting and so we have to really be on track with people that

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01:10:03,242 --> 01:10:03,242
have already been relating to this in some way.

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>> looking forward to the 6th. Thank you for the invite. >> thank you. >> I think it's going to be

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01:10:22,928 --> 01:10:26,732
interesting. We've tried to do some of these things in that dripping area and it's always been more focused on the

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01:10:29,935 --> 01:10:33,172
corridor. So I think engagement out there is going to be good. >> good. Thank you. >> commissioner.

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>> thank you for coming and presenting. I mean we need organizations like y'all to do these types of things and we're

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01:10:41,112 --> 01:10:42,981
supportive and appreciative of everything that you do. Thank you so much. >> thank you.

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01:10:59,999 --> 01:10:59,999
>> the decisions being made impact us. So what do we do as a

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01:11:04,203 --> 01:11:04,203
county to deal with that; right? And I know, you know, getting

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01:11:08,507 --> 01:11:08,507
somebody a place to live is just the beginning because then we

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01:11:13,413 --> 01:11:15,614
can further give other resources. You know, mental health and medical and all these other things that people need to

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01:11:19,284 --> 01:11:19,284
stay housed. And I'm always thinking, you know, the first

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01:11:23,755 --> 01:11:23,755
time somebody will, you know, have to go through possibly

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01:11:27,893 --> 01:11:31,696
losing their home is during our jp courts. Going through the eviction process and from what I'm hearing from our jps is

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01:11:35,334 --> 01:11:37,837
that the number of conviction cases that are coming before them is just growing. Right? And so our judges are doing the best

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01:11:43,375 --> 01:11:46,479
they can with the resources we have. You know, I know there's some judges that, you know, really try and work with

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01:11:50,449 --> 01:11:53,919
property owners and tenants and trying to find resolutions and letting them know about the resources that we possibly have

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01:11:56,623 --> 01:12:00,126
here in the county and our nonprofits. What they can do. But it definitely opens up, you know, a space where okay, what

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01:12:04,564 --> 01:12:04,564
more can we do at that level? What other programs can we, you

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01:12:09,402 --> 01:12:12,538
know, mirror that maybe other counties are doing that we could engage at that early stage to keep people housed. Real issues

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01:12:34,027 --> 01:12:34,027
we're dealing with in our county. So what is the solution.

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I think bringing people together, you know, these organizations and county leaders and the county government. I

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01:12:51,911 --> 01:12:51,911
know how passionate you are. We are too. We want to address it.

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>> thank you for your leadership. I want to applaud the efforts the homeless coalition have made. I know

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they've worked in collaboration with many of our nonprofits and

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01:13:14,834 --> 01:13:18,605
you be it's putting a strain on our nonprofits. I know there's a lot of requests for financial participation because of their

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01:13:22,809 --> 01:13:22,809
homes and rents that are needing to be paid. Working together we

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01:13:27,913 --> 01:13:27,913
can all come to a solution and we'll continue to do that. When

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01:13:42,862 --> 01:13:42,862
you're ready to spend money. We're a good go to group. We

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01:13:47,067 --> 01:13:47,067
have about 35 organizations that are partners in our coalition.

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01:13:52,273 --> 01:13:52,273
we're really getting to know each other and know the work

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01:13:57,411 --> 01:13:57,411
that they do. So we hope you'll look at the coalition as maybe

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01:14:05,752 --> 01:14:05,752
we can add some input for advice when you're making those types

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of decisions. Thank you so much. We appreciate you.

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>> please open. You want to take a picture? >> sure. >> okay. Let's take a picture.

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>> k12. >> that's teamed with a

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01:15:42,050 --> 01:15:45,553
different executive session item. >> so don't do it? >> if possible. >> and the same while we're there the same rings true for k

610
01:15:49,456 --> 01:15:50,257
19 as well. >> k 19. >> I had a note for you and I just haven't gotten it you yet.

611
01:15:55,096 --> 01:15:55,096
>> okay. Got it. K19 we will hold. Let's do the one on the

612
01:16:06,975 --> 01:16:06,975
certificates of obligation. >> I-1.

613
01:16:11,679 --> 01:16:11,679
>> let's do that one. I've got the audience. Let's do that.

614
01:16:17,386 --> 01:16:20,121
>> I-1. Discuss and take possible action on an order authorizing the issuance and sale of one or more sears of

615
01:16:23,691 --> 01:16:26,428
hays county texas combination tax and revenue certificates of obligation in the aggregate principal amount not to exceed

616
01:16:30,432 --> 01:16:30,432
$240 million for the construction, design,

617
01:16:34,469 --> 01:16:35,970
improvement, extension, expansion, upgrade and development of county roads and the acquisition of land and

618
01:16:39,107 --> 01:16:39,107
right of way therefore, levying a tax in payment thereof and

619
01:16:43,979 --> 01:16:46,615
further securing said certificates by a lien on and the pledge of the pledged revenues of the solid waste

620
01:16:51,486 --> 01:16:54,589
management system. Providing for the sale and delivery of the certificates in accordance with specified parameters including

621
01:16:57,926 --> 01:16:57,926
the approval and distribution of an official statement delegating

622
01:17:02,464 --> 01:17:05,300
the authority to certain members of the commissioners court and county staff to execute certain documents relating to the sale

623
01:17:09,471 --> 01:17:13,275
of the certificates, authorizing the execution and delivery of documents and agreements in connection there where, and

624
01:17:16,778 --> 01:17:20,381
enacting other provisions relating there to. The road projects include certain of the road projects in the 2024 road

625
01:17:25,254 --> 01:17:28,056
bond program, including approximately 30 road projects related to safety, mobility and connectivity and are further

626
01:17:30,960 --> 01:17:30,960
described in the list of road projects posted herewith. The

627
01:17:35,397 --> 01:17:35,397
county estimates the tax levy will cause a tax rate increase

628
01:17:40,169 --> 01:17:42,905
of two cents per $100 assessed value. >> so moved. >> second.

629
01:17:44,306 --> 01:17:48,043
>> all right. So commissioner, would you like to start this conversation? >> I think dan, judge.

630
01:17:51,480 --> 01:17:55,317
>> you'd rather have dan? All yours, my friend. >> thank you, judge, commissioners. Dan with

631
01:17:58,653 --> 01:18:01,257
specialized public finance financial advisor to the county. As you all have authorized previously through the notice of

632
01:18:04,160 --> 01:18:04,160
intent to issue cos, this is setting the delegation to price

633
01:18:11,400 --> 01:18:11,400
the issue which means closing would occur three weeks after

634
01:18:16,839 --> 01:18:16,839
that. That's when you would receive proceeds from that. As

635
01:18:21,844 --> 01:18:25,281
you also authorized previously I believe one or two court meetings ago you also authorized the application for bond ratings

636
01:18:31,220 --> 01:18:31,220
for investors to use to assess the credit quality of the

637
01:18:40,529 --> 01:18:40,529
county. The s&p and fitch both affirm the outstanding aa plus

638
01:18:45,768 --> 01:18:49,739
bond ratings independently of each other. Those will be used by potential investors to I a syces credit worthiness. Aa plus

639
01:18:54,410 --> 01:18:54,410
is one notch from aaa. That's almostas high as you can get.

640
01:18:59,648 --> 01:18:59,648
the good news is county staff, and vicky and jordan all put

641
01:19:05,288 --> 01:19:05,288
together the responses on behalf of the county. The process was

642
01:19:09,626 --> 01:19:09,626
so smooth because they had reviewed the credit last year as

643
01:19:18,168 --> 01:19:18,168
well. They did not request any follow up information or call.

644
01:19:32,549 --> 01:19:36,086
some discussion of upward pressure. Strong economy. Well-managed debt levels and management of the county. So we

645
01:19:38,587 --> 01:19:38,587
are set with this delegation. Would set the parameters as just

646
01:19:43,460 --> 01:19:47,130
laid out in the lengthy agenda item. To move forward with the sale of the certificates of obligation.

647
01:19:49,366 --> 01:19:49,366
>> you went kind of fast so I'm going to repeat it and restate

648
01:19:53,904 --> 01:19:53,904
it for emphasis. Well managed debt. That's us, folks. That's

649
01:19:59,109 --> 01:19:59,109
the commissioners court. That's the leadership that's helping

650
01:20:03,613 --> 01:20:07,116
this have that magnificent rating that has an upward pressure to even potentially go to aaa which is the best you can

651
01:20:09,919 --> 01:20:12,622
get. Thank you for that. >> absolutely. I'm glad you mentioned that because one thing to add on to this is this rating

652
01:20:18,161 --> 01:20:18,161
reflects their understanding that there's a bond election

653
01:20:22,231 --> 01:20:25,502
that was held, that was passed by voters. You're in the process of court in the courts with an appeal. So when they

654
01:20:30,774 --> 01:20:30,774
look at the debt level, they also look at potential debt

655
01:20:35,078 --> 01:20:38,715
level. So they're recognizing that those portions of what was approved by voters that you're still in the courts over may

656
01:20:42,853 --> 01:20:42,853
come back and impact this. They're taking into account the

657
01:20:47,791 --> 01:20:51,228
full potential as well as the vertical projects we've discussed. So thank you for pointing that out.

658
01:20:54,832 --> 01:20:57,434
>> thank you. Commissioner hammer. >> I want to say thank you to all of our staff. I know that we

659
01:21:00,504 --> 01:21:04,108
have been taking our due diligence and doing everything very much calculated. Recording it all. Being able to push

660
01:21:21,125 --> 01:21:24,494
forward and get what the voters approved done. Thank you to everyone that has helped in that process.

661
01:21:26,497 --> 01:21:29,834
>> and jordan, do you have an agenda item -- a motion craft sod we can make sure we cross every t and dot every I?

662
01:21:37,308 --> 01:21:40,211
>> yes. Absolutely, judge. Whoever is willing to make a motion when that's ready, it's going to be a long one.

663
01:21:44,381 --> 01:21:46,117
>> sure. >> whoever is ready to take a sip of water and read. Would be to adopt an order and reading

664
01:21:54,958 --> 01:21:58,196
that agenda item back out. >> very good. You okay with that when the time comes? >> yes, judge, I am. I had one

665
01:22:01,732 --> 01:22:01,732
question. Thank you, dan and marisol, vicky who is not here

666
01:22:06,304 --> 01:22:06,304
today. I appreciate there were no follow up questions. I'm

667
01:22:14,679 --> 01:22:14,679
sure it's fine and I meant to say something earlier to staff.

668
01:22:20,250 --> 01:22:20,250
but I failed to. But on page two it says the proceeds of

669
01:22:38,569 --> 01:22:38,569
certificates was submitted to the voters of the city during

670
01:22:43,542 --> 01:22:43,542
the proceeding three years. Oh, no, that no -- I'm sorry. But

671
01:22:50,281 --> 01:22:54,219
anyway it's the third. It says city. I just wondered is that correct? It had not been the county?

672
01:22:59,825 --> 01:23:02,159
>> yeah, that should say the county. >> at the microphone. At the microphone. State your name and

673
01:23:04,796 --> 01:23:07,132
title. >> my name is julie houston. I am the county's bond counsel. I'm trying to find what you're

674
01:23:13,872 --> 01:23:13,872
pointing to. It should say the county. The situation is that if

675
01:23:20,645 --> 01:23:23,047
the voters disapproved these projects at a prior election you have to wait three years for bringing cos. That's this

676
01:23:26,885 --> 01:23:30,455
representation. >> right. It does say no bond proposition to authorize the issuance. But it does on the

677
01:23:33,459 --> 01:23:33,459
last sentence it says voters of the city.

678
01:23:39,063 --> 01:23:41,299
>> that should be amended to say county. >> okay. >> good catch.

679
01:24:02,120 --> 01:24:05,324
>> this is a long time coming. My voters have waited for years. We're at a point I can't express how concerned I am over

680
01:24:09,294 --> 01:24:12,531
getting these projects on the ground in a timely fashion. I know y'all are tired of hearing me say I'm going to have 5000

681
01:24:15,667 --> 01:24:15,667
kids on one road by 2028. But we are. And this is an important

682
01:24:21,440 --> 01:24:24,843
step in getting us through that process. Can't wait to work with local leaders who have pushed to ensure that these move

683
01:24:37,290 --> 01:24:37,290
forward. >> I'm glad we're at this

684
01:24:44,797 --> 01:24:48,267
point and looking forward to moving forward on all of our what we can on our projects. Thanks.

685
01:24:50,536 --> 01:24:53,939
>> and moving forward, can you double check the agenda items to make sure they don't say city and say county. Those are low

686
01:24:56,776 --> 01:24:59,945
hanging fruits for us we can easily wipe out. I'm embarrassed to say a commissioner found it and that's not the way it

687
01:25:02,582 --> 01:25:06,452
should be. >> yes, sir. We'll make sure we do that. >> if there is nothing else,. >> I just want to say, just really quick. I just want to say

688
01:25:10,990 --> 01:25:10,990
for all of the -- we have a lot of citizens concerned from

689
01:25:15,995 --> 01:25:17,964
environmental perspectives on some projects. What we'll do as the county is we'll make sure that all of our due diligence is

690
01:25:21,468 --> 01:25:24,370
done. All of the environmental feasibility studies are done. I will take extra time and effort to make sure those things do

691
01:25:26,939 --> 01:25:26,939
happen just so it can ease some concerns people might have.

692
01:25:33,713 --> 01:25:35,314
>> commissioner you ready for the motion? >> yes. >> it's going to be yours. Just

693
01:25:37,883 --> 01:25:40,553
stating the very first part to say you move that then you reread that whole item. >> okay. Judge, I'd like to

694
01:25:50,596 --> 01:25:50,596
make a motion to -- I move that an order issuing the issuance or

695
01:25:58,604 --> 01:25:58,604
sale of one or more series of hays county texas combination

696
01:26:03,175 --> 01:26:06,812
tax and revenue certificates of obligation in the aggregate principal amount not to exceed $240 million for the

697
01:26:12,452 --> 01:26:14,920
construction, design, improvement, extension, expansion, upgrade and development of county roads and

698
01:26:20,461 --> 01:26:20,461
the acquisition of land and right of way therefore; levying

699
01:26:25,030 --> 01:26:25,030
a tax in payment thereof and further securing said

700
01:26:29,536 --> 01:26:29,536
certificates by a lien on and pledge of the pledged revenues

701
01:26:35,341 --> 01:26:39,011
of the solid waste management system; providing for the sale and delivery of the certificates in acordons with specified

702
01:26:47,487 --> 01:26:47,487
parameters, including -- let me make sure here -- the approved

703
01:26:53,326 --> 01:26:55,762
distribution of an official statement delegating the authority to certain members of the commissioners court and

704
01:26:58,364 --> 01:26:58,364
county staff to execute certain documents relating to the sale

705
01:27:04,338 --> 01:27:08,141
of certificates; authorizing the execution and delivery of documents and agreements in connection therewith and

706
01:27:13,814 --> 01:27:13,814
enacting other provisions related there to. The road

707
01:27:21,821 --> 01:27:21,821
projects include certain of the road projects in the 2024 road

708
01:27:29,729 --> 01:27:32,900
bond program, including approximately 30 road projects related to safety, mobility and connectivity and are further

709
01:27:36,570 --> 01:27:36,570
described in the list of road projects posted herewith. The

710
01:27:41,609 --> 01:27:41,609
county estimates the tax levy will cause a tax rate increase

711
01:27:52,686 --> 01:27:52,686
of 0.02 per $100 assessed value. >> second.

712
01:27:57,557 --> 01:27:57,557
>> and that 0.02 was cents. Just as a clarification. And jordan,

713
01:28:01,862 --> 01:28:01,862
do we need to articulate for those documents or is that

714
01:28:10,237 --> 01:28:10,237
enough? >> it's further articulated in

715
01:28:15,942 --> 01:28:15,942
order. Please call the roll. >>

716
01:28:24,351 --> 01:28:28,322
>> thank you. We'll start on this said. Agenda item. >> we're going to clear the courtroom of the people that are

717
01:28:30,558 --> 01:28:30,558
here waiting first and then we'll keep going.

718
01:28:47,174 --> 01:28:49,377
>> I-2. Discussion and possible action to authorize the execution of an access easement agreement between the hays

719
01:28:53,447 --> 01:28:56,083
county and hays consolidated independent school district related to road improvements along beacon hill road.

720
01:29:00,454 --> 01:29:01,122
>> so proved. >> second. >> this is an agreement with hays cisd at one of their new

721
01:29:07,394 --> 01:29:11,265
facilities. Pretty straightforward if you look at the background documentation. Just provides access easement.

722
01:29:13,801 --> 01:29:13,801
>> please call the roll.

723
01:29:22,877 --> 01:29:24,178
>> I-3. >> discussion and possible action to call for a public hearing on october 14th to

724
01:29:28,016 --> 01:29:28,016
establish no parking zones along tubman drive. Smithsonian lane

725
01:29:36,090 --> 01:29:38,426
and niagara falls lane. >> so moved. >> second. >> please call the roll.

726
01:29:46,267 --> 01:29:48,169
>> I-4. >> discussion and possible action to consider the acceptance of road construction

727
01:29:51,439 --> 01:29:51,439
and surface drainage improvements, acceptance of the

728
01:29:57,712 --> 01:29:57,712
maintenance bond pb 03016801216 in the amount of $2,499.87 and

729
01:30:06,187 --> 01:30:06,187
the acceptance of the revegetation bond pb 03016801028

730
01:30:12,526 --> 01:30:12,526
in the amount of $7,777.00 for the caliterra subdivision phase

731
01:30:22,737 --> 01:30:24,539
2 section 7. >> so moved. >> please call the roll. >> so we can knock out

732
01:30:38,088 --> 01:30:38,088
subdivisions then go to consent? J 1.

733
01:30:44,894 --> 01:30:44,894
>> pln-2511-pre. Discussion and possible action regarding the

734
01:30:50,100 --> 01:30:53,203
ellington subdivision preliminary plan. >> mr. Pacheco. >> good morning, commissioners.

735
01:31:01,245 --> 01:31:01,245
we passed the exclusion of a development agreement. This is

736
01:31:06,015 --> 01:31:06,015
the request in the approval or regarding the plan. The prelim

737
01:31:11,054 --> 01:31:11,054
snare plan is the overall plan for the subdivision which is

738
01:31:15,091 --> 01:31:15,091
approximately 1100 residential lots. This is over 218.92 acres.

739
01:31:22,565 --> 01:31:22,565
the proses alongside the road in precinct 2. For the subdivision

740
01:31:27,170 --> 01:31:30,874
water utility will be provided by special utility district and waste water treatment is going to be accomplished through the

741
01:31:41,050 --> 01:31:43,554
guadalupe blanco river authority. At this time it is recommending approval of the ellington subdivision

742
01:31:47,924 --> 01:31:47,924
preliminary plan. >> please call the roll.

743
01:31:57,801 --> 01:31:57,801
>> j 2. >> pln-2746-pc. Discussion and

744
01:32:03,440 --> 01:32:03,440
possible action regarding the cliffs at onion creek lot 1 a

745
01:32:08,277 --> 01:32:11,481
and lot 1 b cancellation. >> so moved. >> second. >> mr. Pacheco.

746
01:32:13,884 --> 01:32:13,884
>> thank you, judge. So the cliffs at onion creek is an

747
01:32:20,156 --> 01:32:20,156
existing recorded plat that's a two lot subdivision plat. In

748
01:32:24,895 --> 01:32:24,895
this request court the owners of both lot 1 a and 1 b are

749
01:32:30,534 --> 01:32:30,534
requesting a cancel. The plotted lots. The cancellation request

750
01:32:34,905 --> 01:32:34,905
does meet provisions found in local government code chapter

751
01:32:40,277 --> 01:32:42,679
232. Which relates to cancellation of subdivisions if court does approve this the cancellation will revert lot 1 b

752
01:32:48,786 --> 01:32:48,786
and to the original configuration. Staff has

753
01:32:58,195 --> 01:32:58,195
reviewed the request and staff does recommend approval of the

754
01:33:03,400 --> 01:33:03,400
cancellation. >> okay. Please call the roll.

755
01:33:16,246 --> 01:33:20,084
>> j 3. >> ratify approval of the hays county oaks section 2 lot 1 replat.

756
01:33:23,687 --> 01:33:26,424
>> so moved. >> mr. Pacheco. >> thank you, judge. This is just the simple ratification of

757
01:33:30,961 --> 01:33:30,961
an already administratively approved plat for the replat.

758
01:33:38,936 --> 01:33:38,936
>> I like those explanations as concise and as 30,000-foot as

759
01:33:43,040 --> 01:33:46,577
they can be and I like that you did that and I said this before, you understand it but I'm saying it for the viewing

760
01:33:49,748 --> 01:33:49,748
public. People following along have no idea so your tiny recap

761
01:33:55,787 --> 01:33:59,124
is perfect. The other benefit is when you don't say if you look at the backup people on the viewing public don't have the

762
01:34:02,460 --> 01:34:04,495
backup. Thank you for that as well. >> commissioner smith. >> yes.

763
01:34:07,565 --> 01:34:07,565
>> commissioner cohen. >> yes.

764
01:34:13,705 --> 01:34:13,705
>> open. Consent. >> g 1. Approval the payment of

765
01:34:21,680 --> 01:34:25,350
juror disbursements. G 3. Approve commissioner court minutes of august 19, 2025. G 4. Approve the payment of united

766
01:34:29,820 --> 01:34:32,624
healthcare and texas association of counties healthcare claims and authorize an additional disbursement in an amount not to

767
01:34:36,695 --> 01:34:39,531
exceed $500,000 to the healthcare claims account. G 5 approve the payment of the october 15th payroll

768
01:34:43,134 --> 01:34:43,134
disbursements in an amount not to exceed $4, 4.5 million. G 6.

769
01:34:57,949 --> 01:34:57,949
accept the delivery of the auditor's office quarterly

770
01:35:02,555 --> 01:35:05,991
internal expectations record. G 7 accept the delivery of the county auditor's monthly report for august 2025 pursuant to

771
01:35:08,960 --> 01:35:08,960
texas local government code chapter 4.023 and 114.025. G 8.

772
01:35:17,002 --> 01:35:19,971
authorize the execution of social service agency contracts as approved in the fiscal year 2026 budget. G 9. Authorize the

773
01:35:24,943 --> 01:35:24,943
submission of a grant application to the fy 26 texas

774
01:35:30,616 --> 01:35:32,651
comptroller rural law enforcement grants sheriff's office program in the amount of $500,000. G 10. Accept donations

775
01:35:39,925 --> 01:35:43,161
totaling $3100 on behalf of the hays county child protective board and amend the budget accordingly. G 11. Authorize the

776
01:35:47,466 --> 01:35:47,466
commissioner precinct 1 office to support centr cultural

777
01:35:53,672 --> 01:35:57,376
hispano desan marcos in an amount of $1000 in support of community activities. G 12. Approve out of state travel for

778
01:36:00,780 --> 01:36:00,780
the county administrator to attend the international city

779
01:36:06,085 --> 01:36:08,319
county managers association annual conference to be held in tampa, florida from october 25th through the 29th. G 13. Approve

780
01:36:14,292 --> 01:36:14,292
out of state travel for crime analyst to attend the operation

781
01:36:22,301 --> 01:36:25,805
sentry conference on november 6, 2025 in new york, no. Authorize the execution of an agreement between axon enterprises and

782
01:36:29,709 --> 01:36:29,709
hays county effective october 1, 2025. G 15. Authorize payment to

783
01:36:35,214 --> 01:36:35,214
bis consulting llc in the amount of $2,475 for the truth in

784
01:36:41,053 --> 01:36:41,053
taxation software used by the tax assessor where no purchase

785
01:36:45,058 --> 01:36:47,994
order was obtained prior to the annual renewal as required by the hays county purchasing policy. G 16. Authorize payment

786
01:36:58,237 --> 01:36:58,237
to theranest llc in the amount of $505 for their annual

787
01:37:02,508 --> 01:37:06,112
software subscription and their monthly fee for telehealth subscriptions where no purchase order was obtained as required.

788
01:37:12,185 --> 01:37:12,185
g 17. Authorize payment to rcm equipment company related to

789
01:37:16,923 --> 01:37:16,923
replacement part for the transportation department paving

790
01:37:21,127 --> 01:37:21,127
machine unit 9731 in the amount of $14,301.46. And amend the

791
01:37:28,668 --> 01:37:32,105
budget accordingly. G 18. Authorize the execution of a contract extension for rfp 2020-p 08 election form printing

792
01:37:39,245 --> 01:37:42,415
services with amg printing and railing for a period not to exceed 54 days effective september 7th, 2025. G 19.

793
01:37:47,253 --> 01:37:47,253
authorize the execution of a contract amendment with jm

794
01:37:52,091 --> 01:37:55,628
engineering llc removing the maintenance of five traffic counters, reducing the overall contract by 17% pursuant to to

795
01:38:02,001 --> 01:38:02,001
rfp 2020-p 15 traffic counter inspection and maintenance. G 20

796
01:38:06,272 --> 01:38:06,272
authorize the execution of a contract amendment 2 with si

797
01:38:11,545 --> 01:38:11,545
mechanical llc pursuant to rfp 2024-b 06 hvac preventative

798
01:38:20,087 --> 01:38:23,691
maintenance and repair services countywide to remove the paren ative maintenance and air filter replacements from eight county

799
01:38:26,926 --> 01:38:26,926
buildings, reducing the overall total contract by 18%. G 21.

800
01:38:32,832 --> 01:38:36,236
authorize the execution of an annual service support plan with conference technologies inc. For the audio-visual system located

801
01:38:39,206 --> 01:38:39,206
at the jail and training center in the amount of $6,425. G 22.

802
01:38:46,279 --> 01:38:49,983
authorize the execution of a three year renewal agreement for the hays county criminal district attorney's office

803
01:38:52,486 --> 01:38:52,486
related to their hotdocs user licenses for document assembly

804
01:38:57,323 --> 01:38:57,323
software related to child protection court cases,

805
01:39:01,628 --> 01:39:04,564
effective september 25, 2025 and authorize a waiver to the purchasing policy of obtaining three quotes. G 23. Authorize

806
01:39:09,435 --> 01:39:09,435
the execution of contracts for the hays county court at law

807
01:39:13,607 --> 01:39:13,607
mental health specialty court program with a better boat llc,

808
01:39:18,111 --> 01:39:18,111
axis of mental healthcare pllc -- evoke wellness, hiatus

809
01:39:30,824 --> 01:39:30,824
wellness, horton house, lisa hinson, moonstone counseling

810
01:39:39,066 --> 01:39:39,066
pllc, nova recovery center, philip carolina, revive recovery

811
01:39:44,237 --> 01:39:44,237
sober living and youth advocate programs inc. Toe l aing

812
01:39:49,409 --> 01:39:49,409
$242,180 for the fiscal year 2026. G 24. Authorize the

813
01:39:53,948 --> 01:39:53,948
execution of a memorandum of understandings for the assisted

814
01:39:58,485 --> 01:39:58,485
outpatient treatment program with texas oaks psychiatric

815
01:40:03,524 --> 01:40:03,524
hospital, bda austin oaks hospital, axis of mental

816
01:40:07,661 --> 01:40:07,661
healthcare pllc, evoke wellness and philip carolina for the

817
01:40:12,434 --> 01:40:12,434
fiscal year of 2026. G 25. Authorize the execution of a

818
01:40:16,671 --> 01:40:16,671
renewal agreement with thomson reuters-west publishing for

819
01:40:24,946 --> 01:40:28,616
westlaw patron access online legal research services for use by hays county law library patrons with funds budgeted for

820
01:40:35,122 --> 01:40:35,122
fy 2026. G 26. Authorize the execution of a renewal agreement

821
01:40:39,694 --> 01:40:39,694
for westlaw remote patron access for use by hays county law

822
01:40:44,699 --> 01:40:47,402
library patrons conducting limited online legal research outside the law library with funds budgeted for fy 2026 and a

823
01:40:52,740 --> 01:40:52,740
monthly commitment of $1,395.45. G 27. Authorize the execution of

824
01:41:00,882 --> 01:41:00,882
a renewal agreement for $36,774.72 westlaw online legal

825
01:41:10,591 --> 01:41:14,061
research service services for use by hays county court, judges and staff. G 28. Authorize the acceptance of a continuation

826
01:41:17,331 --> 01:41:17,331
grant award from the substance abuse and mental health services

827
01:41:22,570 --> 01:41:24,372
administration, assisted outpatient treatment grant program in the amount of $499,722. G 29. Approve use of

828
01:41:31,780 --> 01:41:31,780
county grounds by the hill country cook off association for

829
01:41:36,718 --> 01:41:40,623
additional 2025 events. G 30. Designate tuesday of every week as the regular term of the hays county commissioners court for

830
01:41:44,726 --> 01:41:44,726
purposes of convening in fiscal year 2026 with the exceptions of

831
01:41:49,798 --> 01:41:49,798
october 7th and 21st, november 4th, 11th, and 25th. December

832
01:41:56,371 --> 01:41:56,371
9th, 23rd and 30th, 2025 as those dates have previously been

833
01:42:00,909 --> 01:42:04,479
canceled by the court. G 31. Approve the cancellation of the hays county commissioners court on the following day dates in

834
01:42:10,152 --> 01:42:10,152
2026. January 13 and 27th. February 10th and 17th. March

835
01:42:15,123 --> 01:42:15,123
3rd and 17th. April 7th and 21st. May 5th and 19th. June

836
01:42:22,197 --> 01:42:22,197
2nd, 16th and 30th. July 14th and 21st. August 25th. September

837
01:42:28,637 --> 01:42:28,637
8th and 22nd. October 6th and 20th. November 3rd, 17th and

838
01:42:36,212 --> 01:42:36,212
24th. December 8th, 22nd and 29th. G 32. Approve utility

839
01:42:40,883 --> 01:42:43,852
permits and g 33 approve out of state travel to new york, new york for the county auditor and commissioner debbie as the in

840
01:42:51,059 --> 01:42:54,196
other worded officials to attend the pricing of the combination tax revenue certificates of obligation series 2025.

841
01:43:01,203 --> 01:43:02,804
>> motion? >> so moved. >> second. >> commissioner smith.

842
01:43:05,274 --> 01:43:05,274
>> this is I think the first court I've been to in almost

843
01:43:09,845 --> 01:43:09,845
eight years that I don't have a single consent item. Which is

844
01:43:15,151 --> 01:43:15,151
shocking to me. I did have one question, judge. On your item

845
01:43:19,355 --> 01:43:22,825
for usage of the courthouse lawn I don't see an issue with it, but in the past we've done these when we know the date of

846
01:43:25,828 --> 01:43:25,828
an event or know what the events are. This just says for

847
01:43:30,966 --> 01:43:33,603
additional events in 2025 and there's no real background. Do you know when these events would be or anything related to it?

848
01:43:36,939 --> 01:43:36,939
>> I do know off the top of my head he's got the tamales on

849
01:43:41,844 --> 01:43:41,844
november 1st. I saw the writing of the agenda item too and I

850
01:43:46,816 --> 01:43:50,586
thought it was weak. I think that might be it. Aim not sure. It's a loop of whatever they've done in the past.

851
01:43:52,988 --> 01:43:52,988
>> thank you. >> you bet. Commissioner hammer.

852
01:44:05,802 --> 01:44:05,802
>> make sure my office has ago says to that renewal. I had a

853
01:44:13,575 --> 01:44:13,575
conversation with commissioner ingalsbe. Please call the roll.

854
01:44:20,983 --> 01:44:20,983
>>

855
01:44:34,765 --> 01:44:37,801
>> discussion and possible action to adopt an order authorizing the sale of fireworks beginning the five

856
01:44:40,270 --> 01:44:40,270
days before the first day of diwali and ending at midnight on

857
01:44:44,440 --> 01:44:44,440
the last day of diwali and also adopt an order prohibiting the

858
01:44:49,579 --> 01:44:53,416
sale or use of restricted fireworks in the unincorporated area of the county. >> so moved.

859
01:44:55,118 --> 01:44:58,521
>> second. >> thank you all for supporting this conversation. It's important that we support the

860
01:45:01,725 --> 01:45:01,725
responsible use that this organization has showed year

861
01:45:07,296 --> 01:45:07,296
after year after year and many folks don't know this, but mass

862
01:45:12,335 --> 01:45:15,572
gatherings, I pride over those and make sure the sheriff's department, the health department, all the other

863
01:45:18,174 --> 01:45:21,178
departments, the fire marshal all have seen their plans. Checked off and approved their road maps. Including egress.

864
01:45:28,351 --> 01:45:28,351
these guys are so responsible. They've been this way for so

865
01:45:32,423 --> 01:45:32,423
many years. They even have a brush truck with firefighters on

866
01:45:39,596 --> 01:45:42,432
site. So I am comfortable granting this effort. And mike, do you know by chance if the fire marshal has met with them.

867
01:45:49,406 --> 01:45:52,776
it was in motion while I had the mass gathering hearing. >> mike jones, office of emergency services director.

868
01:45:58,949 --> 01:46:01,252
aware of the event. He's good with this. >> that's good. Very good. You guys are okay. Anything else?

869
01:46:05,722 --> 01:46:08,893
>> one quick question. I know we talked about this before. I cannot remember but what is the cap for the need for a mass

870
01:46:14,532 --> 01:46:14,532
gathering permit? What's the number? I got that request this

871
01:46:18,669 --> 01:46:18,669
week. Is it 500? A thousand? >> looking it up to give you

872
01:46:30,314 --> 01:46:30,314
that answer. There were more common years ago and now they're

873
01:46:34,518 --> 01:46:37,355
less common. >> okay. Got it. Quick search for you. So it's an event that attracts or is expected to

874
01:46:43,127 --> 01:46:43,127
attract more than 2500 people or more than 500 persons if 51% or

875
01:46:48,299 --> 01:46:48,299
more of them may reasonably expected to be younger than 21

876
01:46:52,370 --> 01:46:52,370
years of age and it is planned or made reasonably be expected

877
01:46:57,808 --> 01:46:57,808
that alcoholic beverages will be sold, served or consumed at or

878
01:47:03,948 --> 01:47:03,948
around the gathering. And there's also a -- not all the

879
01:47:08,085 --> 01:47:11,656
details. There's also a link of the gathering. A certain amount of hours. There's additional restrictions. Those are the

880
01:47:13,725 --> 01:47:15,960
people numbers for you if you want more information I'm happy to give it to you. >> that'd be great. Thank you.

881
01:47:18,963 --> 01:47:18,963
>> please call the roll.

882
01:47:28,238 --> 01:47:31,776
>> now it's customary for me to pluck through the court for your agenda items. What's yours in the far back? You. You're it.

883
01:47:38,449 --> 01:47:38,449
what agenda item? >> k 18.

884
01:47:45,790 --> 01:47:48,159
>> okay. Let's -- >> k 18. Discussion and possible action to adopt the hays county drainage criteria manual.

885
01:47:51,429 --> 01:47:52,096
>> so moved. >> second. >> we have a motion and a second? And I'd like to hear

886
01:47:59,470 --> 01:47:59,470
from mr. Pacheco. >> thank you, judge. So for k

887
01:48:04,642 --> 01:48:07,112
18. The drainage criteria manual this is an effort that has been worked on for several years now. Both between our development

888
01:48:13,952 --> 01:48:16,187
services department and the transportation department. The county identified a need several years ago to establish district

889
01:48:20,425 --> 01:48:22,828
drainage criteria manual for some in the general public want to know what is the manual? So best way to memorialize it and I

890
01:48:28,000 --> 01:48:31,536
do have representatives who started the endeavor with us several years ago. We recently contracted with a few months

891
01:48:34,473 --> 01:48:37,409
back to finalize the last revisions for the manual. The manual essentially is local policy. Where the aim is to

892
01:48:43,548 --> 01:48:46,451
establish uniform criteria and standards related to drainage improvements for public and private development matters in

893
01:48:50,922 --> 01:48:50,922
unincorporated hays county. With the efforts to evaluate counties

894
01:48:56,327 --> 01:48:56,327
in hays county but also consider factors and other engineering

895
01:49:02,234 --> 01:49:02,234
standards and principles. We took a look at when it comes to

896
01:49:20,052 --> 01:49:20,052
identifying these standards and uniform criteria. Storm water

897
01:49:24,857 --> 01:49:27,259
quality management. Also infrastructure related to the improvements we see quite often when it comes to developing

898
01:49:32,430 --> 01:49:34,467
construction. Roads, bridges, culverts, you name it. The benefit of having the manual ultimately court is having a

899
01:49:40,572 --> 01:49:43,609
uniform design practices across countywide for development and construction activities. Also to protect the promotion of public

900
01:49:47,379 --> 01:49:47,379
protect public health and safety and also environmental

901
01:49:51,583 --> 01:49:51,583
considerations given we just had agenda item previously about

902
01:49:57,957 --> 01:49:57,957
being considerative of our department. Which we hope you do

903
01:50:06,532 --> 01:50:06,532
approve the adoption of this manual which will go into effect

904
01:50:11,170 --> 01:50:14,673
immediately and have as a tool for county staff to use with any development that comes our way. >> I'd like to pull associates

905
01:50:18,344 --> 01:50:21,547
up to see if they can give additional feedback. >> yes, sir. >> batter up. You called for it.

906
01:50:26,786 --> 01:50:26,786
let's go. Chop chop, baby. So if you'll state your name and

907
01:50:33,793 --> 01:50:36,762
title. >> good morning. I'm with happ associates. Thank you judge and commissioners for this to talk

908
01:50:41,000 --> 01:50:41,000
about this and we work with the county initially back in 2018,

909
01:50:46,906 --> 01:50:46,906
2019 time frame to have this draft manual. But it was never

910
01:50:53,479 --> 01:50:53,479
adopted. Now with last six years there have been some changes in

911
01:50:59,818 --> 01:50:59,818
precipitation. New modeling techniques and standards. To

912
01:51:10,129 --> 01:51:10,129
have uniform standards that they can use. That includes

913
01:51:17,169 --> 01:51:17,169
everything about drainage way. Creeks. Any new channels.

914
01:51:25,244 --> 01:51:25,244
drainage ponds. So that's -- and this will be also for any

915
01:51:30,416 --> 01:51:30,416
new construction projects. >> the development community,

916
01:51:38,258 --> 01:51:38,258
have they been weighing in on this process of yours? And if

917
01:51:42,328 --> 01:51:42,328
so, what was said, how was -- what was their contribution?

918
01:51:47,233 --> 01:51:47,233
>> in this one we can also working with other standards

919
01:51:51,771 --> 01:51:51,771
that county had such as the development regulations. Then we

920
01:51:58,178 --> 01:51:58,178
are also using other typical standards such as tech star

921
01:52:05,686 --> 01:52:05,686
standards and other area like county standards and using those

922
01:52:10,089 --> 01:52:10,089
as a reference and guide then also to getting feedback from

923
01:52:15,662 --> 01:52:15,662
county staff from transportation and development services.

924
01:52:22,736 --> 01:52:22,736
>> city of austin. Nothing against mayor watson. He's my

925
01:52:27,240 --> 01:52:27,240
friend. I don't want to become the city of austin. I know all

926
01:52:31,344 --> 01:52:31,344
too well that it takes too long to get anything done through

927
01:52:38,185 --> 01:52:41,554
that municipal bureaucracy. So I've always told mr. Pacheco in my office every time we meet we work for the people. We work for

928
01:52:45,591 --> 01:52:47,928
the community. Our government should be nimble. Our government should be small. What are you working on? How can I help and

929
01:52:51,030 --> 01:52:51,030
get out of the way. My fear is mr. Pacheco, this is for you

930
01:52:56,136 --> 01:52:56,136
both. My fear is that we are rolling these things out -- I'm

931
01:53:00,240 --> 01:53:02,943
not saying anything negative. You are a great organization. But I'm just going to say it in a way that's easy to catch in

932
01:53:08,716 --> 01:53:08,716
my mind. Copy paste austin policy into hays county I'm not

933
01:53:13,420 --> 01:53:16,690
comfortable with that. I'm not interested in doing things that are going to be so restrictive that it is prohibitive, cost

934
01:53:22,996 --> 01:53:25,666
prohibitive and ultimately affordable housing goes out the window because everything that a developer needs to develop is

935
01:53:29,003 --> 01:53:29,003
going to be passed on to the homeowner. I have a real concern

936
01:53:34,808 --> 01:53:38,747
with us fighting for affordable housing, for example, and now we've just added $100,000 in bureaucracy to someone's house.

937
01:53:43,951 --> 01:53:47,721
so I want to be real careful in this space. This is a space that I'm so concerned with and your answer didn't come from me at

938
01:53:50,725 --> 01:53:50,725
all to the point that I wish we could table this so I could

939
01:53:56,830 --> 01:53:58,365
review it further. >> appreciate the feedback. I guess I will do my best also to help paint the picture broader

940
01:54:01,168 --> 01:54:01,168
here of how we got here. To answer your initial question

941
01:54:05,807 --> 01:54:08,877
about stakeholder feedback. That effort was accomplished. We went through this aspect. The manual before you is something that has

942
01:54:12,213 --> 01:54:12,213
been unfortunately been on the shelf for like the past four

943
01:54:18,152 --> 01:54:18,152
years. Years longer. During the initial phase we did have stake

944
01:54:22,223 --> 01:54:22,223
holders making feedback on I want to say a good majority of

945
01:54:27,094 --> 01:54:27,094
the content you brought before you in the draft you see today.

946
01:54:34,635 --> 01:54:34,635
it was to make minor tweaks and revisions. Critical needs

947
01:54:41,577 --> 01:54:44,212
currently. Majority of the other documents, other information and document has been that it has been gotten feedback through

948
01:54:48,583 --> 01:54:48,583
initial phase of the project. I'll also say that doesn't

949
01:54:53,588 --> 01:54:56,324
necessarily mean that there will not be any pushback or concerns. The good thing about this being a policy is we can't as a court

950
01:55:01,162 --> 01:55:04,599
make adjustments and revisions as we see fit as you judge and the court members do see fit when we start enacting enforcing

951
01:55:08,070 --> 01:55:11,672
this policy. >> here's what I'm going to ask. >> working document. >> I hope the court -- I don't want to thwart or diminish. If

952
01:55:20,415 --> 01:55:20,415
there's something this is dependent on I want to be

953
01:55:24,486 --> 01:55:26,688
helpful too. Commissioner smut I know you agree about being efficient. I do want to ask that you guys give me just a small

954
01:55:29,958 --> 01:55:29,958
window of time to talk to the construction, to the development

955
01:55:34,362 --> 01:55:36,698
community, just bring it to the very next court. Let me have a meeting with some folks and see what we can do. The last thing I

956
01:55:40,636 --> 01:55:43,238
need is a new fight because we didn't hear from people. That's all I want to do. That's all I want to do. Give

957
01:55:45,874 --> 01:55:45,874
people a chance to personally weigh in with me. I want to make

958
01:56:00,556 --> 01:56:03,992
sure the development community has a moment at least to my ears so I can bring it forward with confidence. Right now I don't

959
01:56:09,531 --> 01:56:12,234
have that confidence. >> I'm fine with -- I'm okay with that. I mean I think that they are aware I don't know

960
01:56:17,072 --> 01:56:17,072
that we've gotten any negative feedback. I'm good with giving

961
01:56:22,344 --> 01:56:24,980
you the time to. >> only thing I will note is if we do table it entirely, that's an option we can consider but

962
01:56:28,384 --> 01:56:28,384
our contract with happ does terminate relatively shortly. If

963
01:56:33,121 --> 01:56:37,059
there's any changes or anything else that we do need to revise that we'd need happ's assistance.

964
01:56:39,361 --> 01:56:39,361
>> I will create an event for the end of the week or the

965
01:56:43,365 --> 01:56:46,969
beginning of next week. I will not foot drag anything and I will have my hope is maybe you'll be there since you're

966
01:56:50,673 --> 01:56:53,476
on contract anyway to hear. I don't have a dog in the hunt except I want people to feel herd and understood. If anything

967
01:56:56,311 --> 01:56:56,311
comes out I want you to help me articulate this is here, this is

968
01:57:01,150 --> 01:57:04,653
there. If you'd work with me on articulating. I'll call it out to the general publy. Whoever wants to come we'll talk about

969
01:57:07,289 --> 01:57:07,289
it. I want that one moment. >> in. I'm here.

970
01:57:15,330 --> 01:57:15,330
>> I would just say if you -- did you are have time or did you

971
01:57:20,436 --> 01:57:22,705
look through the document in the background? >> that's my point. >> I would just say whenever

972
01:57:25,007 --> 01:57:25,007
we're talking about the standards in here and the

973
01:57:29,478 --> 01:57:29,478
standards specifically related to roadway construction. Just

974
01:57:35,284 --> 01:57:37,920
general construction issues. It's really whenever we talk about our this drainage manual it's something we've be

975
01:57:40,256 --> 01:57:44,193
looking at for a long time specifically. I think there might be a misconception that we're talking about how a house

976
01:57:47,763 --> 01:57:47,763
is built or how a building is constructed. We're looking at

977
01:57:52,801 --> 01:57:56,071
the overall drainage facilities. It's quite literally the placement of manhole covers. >> and?

978
01:57:59,775 --> 01:58:02,845
>> the depth and width of culverts that have to be put in place. Those kind of things. The specifications believe me if you

979
01:58:07,050 --> 01:58:07,050
want to sleep, try to do the calculus in this document. It

980
01:58:12,722 --> 01:58:12,722
really does try to manage the flow of water where we're in

981
01:58:19,129 --> 01:58:22,499
flash flood alley. This is the best we can do. I would just -- I don't have any problem tabling it. But I would say take

982
01:58:26,235 --> 01:58:29,672
some time because I well remember when we had public meetings and this is something both our transportation

983
01:58:32,342 --> 01:58:35,011
department and our development services department have worked on for a long time. I'm glad to see it off the shelf.

984
01:58:39,216 --> 01:58:42,318
>> I'm so glad, commissioner smith that you hit the point I was referring to. It's beyond manholes and culverts. That's

985
01:58:46,889 --> 01:58:49,158
dictated and predicated by fire code and the other parts. I'm covered on that front. I'm referring to what you said

986
01:58:51,861 --> 01:58:51,861
right, the flow of water. I'm referring to depending on the

987
01:58:55,932 --> 01:58:58,501
topography and how much you cover p how much determines how much you have to have as runoff and how much retention pond you

988
01:59:02,706 --> 01:59:06,610
have to have. That's the piece. A tiny job can become $100,000 more just because of a tiny edit in it a paragraph sentence. All

989
01:59:10,647 --> 01:59:13,650
I want is a moment. The commissioners are okay with it. Thank you and I will ask that you please e-mail my office and

990
01:59:16,586 --> 01:59:20,023
I'll create a very quick meeting. Make it public. Whoever wants to come. We talk shop. I want to give everybody a fair

991
01:59:24,061 --> 01:59:24,061
shake at what's going on. It's ultimately tried to affordable

992
01:59:29,532 --> 01:59:31,468
housing. Thank you so much. We'll table this item. >> not only tied to affordable housing but it's really tied to

993
01:59:35,572 --> 01:59:36,740
public safety. >> what else? >> it's really tied to public safety.

994
01:59:42,980 --> 01:59:46,382
>> we have so many facilities. I know aaron is looking at me. I can't tell you how many culverts and other facilities we

995
01:59:49,686 --> 01:59:52,055
have massive drainage issues in our county just because they were never built correctly in the first place or we have

996
01:59:54,324 --> 01:59:57,360
people who decide they want to do that connection to the county roadway and we find out about it six weeks later whenever their

997
02:00:01,331 --> 02:00:03,701
neighbor's front yard floods or there's water at their front door. That's what the purpose of this is to prevent those

998
02:00:07,437 --> 02:00:07,437
situations.

999
02:00:17,148 --> 02:00:17,148
>>> you agenda item and your focus.

1000
02:00:33,263 --> 02:00:33,263
anything for you? All right let's move on. Let's move on

1001
02:00:41,972 --> 02:00:41,972
to what's next, miscellaneous. >> k 1 discussion and possible

1002
02:00:47,612 --> 02:00:47,612
action to adopt hays county fy 2026 holiday calendar.

1003
02:00:54,118 --> 02:00:57,622
>> so moved. >> second. >> we have talked about that a little bit do you want to expand

1004
02:01:00,624 --> 02:01:02,827
further? >> I hope the court has had opportunity to review basically the same as last year.

1005
02:01:08,232 --> 02:01:11,769
>> what I really like commissioner, you have always taken this role and I'm not sure if you are currently board

1006
02:01:17,008 --> 02:01:17,008
member or not but as a member involved in these organizations,

1007
02:01:22,580 --> 02:01:22,580
you know when the calendars are coming out in the planning so

1008
02:01:26,784 --> 02:01:30,755
your ability to put this together is so helpful. >> thank you for recognizing that. I did work to ensure we

1009
02:01:37,395 --> 02:01:37,395
are not canceling or setting anything , that was for the

1010
02:01:45,703 --> 02:01:45,703
cancellation, but anyway we coordinate to make sure.

1011
02:01:51,576 --> 02:01:51,576
>> please call the roll. >>

1012
02:02:00,618 --> 02:02:00,618
>> discussion and action to authorize renewal amendment and

1013
02:02:05,056 --> 02:02:05,056
order form with fifth asset debt book for subscription-based

1014
02:02:11,195 --> 02:02:11,195
information technology arrangement management software

1015
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for compliance services related to the government accounting standards board statements 87 and 96.

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>> some of it. >> second. >> well-written no further discussion required. >>

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02:02:40,224 --> 02:02:40,224
>> discussion and possible action to modify the one a 102

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02:02:44,929 --> 02:02:44,929
equal employment opportunity policy of the personnel policies

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02:02:51,036 --> 02:02:53,572
effective september 30, 2025. >> so moved. >> second. >> good morning judge and

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02:02:58,010 --> 02:03:00,946
commissioners, as a look to the personnel sorry, human resources director. As a look to the personal policies living

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02:03:05,183 --> 02:03:05,183
breathing document I have started to make some revisions

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02:03:09,587 --> 02:03:09,587
to bring to the court starting with equal employment and

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02:03:15,260 --> 02:03:15,260
unemployment policy. Policy revision 3 from the county

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02:03:19,298 --> 02:03:22,601
commitment to replace discrimination harassment retaliation clarifying procedures to hr and civil

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02:03:25,637 --> 02:03:28,941
division as well as ensuring compliance with federal and state requirements. >> as straightforward as we can

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02:03:32,812 --> 02:03:32,812
get. Questions or comments? He is lining up with state and

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02:03:40,218 --> 02:03:41,820
federal policy, well done please call the roll. >>

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02:03:48,427 --> 02:03:51,196
>> discussion and possible action to modify the one a 111 dress code and conduct policy of the personnel policies effective

1029
02:03:56,002 --> 02:03:56,002
september 30, 2025. >> you will need to explain this

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02:04:02,308 --> 02:04:04,577
one please state your name and title for the viewing public every time. Open agenda item. >> hr director, this policy

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02:04:08,881 --> 02:04:08,881
updates clarify the authority over expending definitions and

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02:04:13,852 --> 02:04:13,852
array separable conduct inhibiting bullying one is not

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02:04:19,425 --> 02:04:22,695
formally included and professional behavior providing clear guidance on workplace concerns through management

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02:04:26,966 --> 02:04:29,135
and/or hr. >> can you explain, you don't realize this , maybe, a lot of coworkers are working watching

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02:04:32,271 --> 02:04:32,271
court right now understanding another working in multitasking.

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02:04:37,009 --> 02:04:40,179
we thank you and we love you you're being productive but to have one ear to the court going on please make it easier for

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02:04:44,484 --> 02:04:44,484
everyone to articulate further what the department head or

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02:04:48,655 --> 02:04:48,655
supervisor or elected official has authority over in reference

1039
02:04:56,729 --> 02:04:58,397
to this item tied to the dress code? >> so you know the departments have authority to dictate with

1040
02:05:04,370 --> 02:05:06,606
the dress code is for their departments, there is not one size fits all for the county. You may recommend shorts might

1041
02:05:09,108 --> 02:05:09,108
be essential maybe work outside in the summer heat so it's good

1042
02:05:14,247 --> 02:05:14,247
in one department may not work in another so we want to leave

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02:05:19,619 --> 02:05:23,289
discretion up to the department heads to dictate how they determine what is acceptable dress code in their department. >> to recap department heads and elected officials have

1044
02:05:27,660 --> 02:05:30,697
discussion of choosing the attire for their office is correct? Perfect, commissioners questions or comments, please

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02:05:36,235 --> 02:05:36,235
call the roll. >>

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02:05:41,307 --> 02:05:45,211
>> let me tell you why I love that and fell in love with the idea so effortlessly because I believe I continue to believe

1047
02:05:48,982 --> 02:05:48,982
government should be small and within the government a

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02:05:53,787 --> 02:05:53,787
department head has been chosen and if we trust them, they are

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02:05:58,692 --> 02:05:58,692
functioning productive department and they should be

1050
02:06:03,630 --> 02:06:05,965
able to make decisions to run the department. When we find they are no longer a good fit budgetary or otherwise then we

1051
02:06:09,268 --> 02:06:09,268
need to address that and not lean into micromanagement so

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02:06:14,575 --> 02:06:14,575
thank you for helping us be more efficient. Please ope k5.

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02:06:20,614 --> 02:06:22,583
>> discussion and possible action to change fair labor standards act classification for identified positions effective

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02:06:27,221 --> 02:06:29,856
october 1, 2025. >> so moved. >> second. >> granjeno hr director. This is

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02:06:37,297 --> 02:06:37,297
part of my recent reorganization with retirement I have revised

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02:06:44,104 --> 02:06:44,104
job description for risk benefits manager for a new scope

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02:06:48,208 --> 02:06:48,208
of work which expands decision-making authority and

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02:06:52,279 --> 02:06:53,346
expands professional responsibility reclassifying them as exempt and interest complaint with fair labor

1059
02:06:59,019 --> 02:07:00,821
standards act with administrative exemption. And religious empowering them to grow in their roles with more

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02:07:05,593 --> 02:07:08,396
decision-making authority in their roles. I would like to change this . >> beautiful, well said.

1061
02:07:11,298 --> 02:07:14,936
questions or comments? Please call the roll. >>

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02:07:24,878 --> 02:07:27,448
action to authorize execution of agreement between hays county and actuarial services related to retiree drug subsidies.

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02:07:32,520 --> 02:07:32,520
>> explain this one. >> hr director, we do this

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02:07:38,392 --> 02:07:38,392
agreement every year , we authorize the retiree drug

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02:07:45,032 --> 02:07:45,032
subsidy testing and attestation basically shows we offer

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02:07:50,271 --> 02:07:53,441
retirees coverage acceptable and comparable to medicare and in doing that we potentially get credits back to help offset

1067
02:07:57,878 --> 02:07:57,878
retiree prescription cost. >> full, well done please call

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02:08:02,249 --> 02:08:02,249
the roll. >>

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02:08:07,054 --> 02:08:07,054
>> k7. >> discussion possible action to

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02:08:12,159 --> 02:08:12,159
authorize execution of the texas association of county 2026

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02:08:18,232 --> 02:08:18,232
employee health benefits renewal agreement pursuant rfp 2024- p

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02:08:25,073 --> 02:08:27,575
11 employee group health dental and employee assistance plans. >> so moved. >> hr director eric granjeno.

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02:08:33,515 --> 02:08:33,515
you have a presentation I will be sharing on the screen.

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and this is our first renewal with texas association of counties so there are changes I recommend to the court in this

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02:08:49,431 --> 02:08:49,431
presentation. So the first one explains the need for changes

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02:08:56,570 --> 02:09:00,108
for 2026. Health care costs nationally have projected to rise over 10% with the highest in 15 years according to the

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02:09:04,446 --> 02:09:04,446
international foundation of employee benefit study driven by

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02:09:08,717 --> 02:09:10,385
catastrophic claims, specialty prescriptions and costly injectable. Hays county premiums increased by 11.5% and that is

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02:09:17,125 --> 02:09:17,125
what was come back with as part of the renewal recording 1.7

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02:09:22,631 --> 02:09:26,536
million transfer from health savings to reserves. Renewal light with benefits and recommendations to manage

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02:09:30,605 --> 02:09:30,605
long-term cost. Some plan and complains updates I recommend to

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02:09:36,111 --> 02:09:36,111
the court. Expending tobacco cessation program to be required

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02:09:42,418 --> 02:09:45,220
be a blue cross blue shield or web m.d. With requirement of proof needed to avoid the surcharge and form to be

1084
02:09:49,490 --> 02:09:53,462
completed with supervisor. Annual physical requirements so with 11.5% surcharge we do want to pass it on to employees who

1085
02:09:58,934 --> 02:09:58,934
do not complete annual physical , by april 1 of 2026. This

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02:10:07,008 --> 02:10:09,611
supports wellness and early detection so physicals are preventative and covered 100% by insurance providers , there is

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02:10:18,087 --> 02:10:20,455
no co-pay so it would not cost anything to the employees, the annual physical would be completed between march 5 of

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02:10:22,324 --> 02:10:25,660
2025 and march 31 between march 5 of 2025 and march 31, 2026 so the goal is if someone had a annual physical during the time

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02:10:28,564 --> 02:10:32,035
between march of this year and march of next year we will honor that we don't have the surcharge passed on to them as

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02:10:38,173 --> 02:10:38,173
of april 1, 2026. This is only for employees not covered

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02:10:47,182 --> 02:10:49,418
dependence, the waiting period a benchmark of 74 counties with 50%, 37 counties falling below the 31 day waiting period's we

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02:10:55,457 --> 02:10:59,061
feel that's more competitive for the new hires and we have received feedback during the new hire orientation that it is a

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02:11:02,465 --> 02:11:04,634
little bit of wait time so we are recommending dropping down from 55 days to the first of the month following 30 days of

1094
02:11:10,606 --> 02:11:13,608
employment. Coverage extension we want to continue until the end of the pay period, we end coverage on date of separation

1095
02:11:20,716 --> 02:11:23,219
so this would help reduce administrative burden on payroll and we have to calculate those premiums on a daily basis so

1096
02:11:28,457 --> 02:11:31,393
extending coverage to the pay period would help with lessening the administered a burden and compliance with irs guidelines

1097
02:11:35,932 --> 02:11:35,932
2026 recommending we increase health savings accounts 4400,

1098
02:11:42,739 --> 02:11:42,739
for individuals or 8750, for the family coverage. The next slide

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02:11:48,811 --> 02:11:48,811
shows what potential cost to the employees would look like should

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02:11:56,452 --> 02:12:00,123
employees not get their physical and again this is a wellness effort to help employees know their numbers, catch things

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02:12:01,924 --> 02:12:01,924
before they become something bigger. So really, the

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02:12:06,262 --> 02:12:08,264
difference is going to be highlighted in the pink starting from three types of insurance plans from ppo, epo and high

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02:12:14,637 --> 02:12:14,637
deductible health plan in the end. You can see the savings per

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02:12:19,311 --> 02:12:19,311
month varies from six dollars , for just yourself up to

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02:12:25,081 --> 02:12:29,052
86-year-old dollars on the ppo plan, on the epo plan from three dollars, to $44 per month and the high deductible health plan

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02:12:36,025 --> 02:12:39,662
from $11-$32. The yearly savings really sticks out here so employees can be saving from $79 employees can be saving from

1107
02:12:43,733 --> 02:12:43,733
$79-$1042 just for getting the physical. We don't want to pass

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02:12:47,771 --> 02:12:47,771
on 11.5% to employees but we do want you to know your numbers

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02:12:53,110 --> 02:12:53,110
and be ahead of that, we are self-insured which means when we

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02:12:58,281 --> 02:13:01,151
have a good year we can save money on that and give money for other illness initiatives. When we do have high claim years we

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02:13:07,891 --> 02:13:07,891
paid dollar for dollar so it is important for us to do our part

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02:13:12,496 --> 02:13:15,132
to know our numbers to get ahead of those early detections for things that come into bigger claim costs.

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02:13:17,768 --> 02:13:17,768
>> a quick question. This is a big change for employees so I

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02:13:25,542 --> 02:13:25,542
want the information to go out and that they truly understand.

1115
02:13:31,715 --> 02:13:34,918
>> so we would start the education early on and what it means. We can enter their getting their physicals

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02:13:38,455 --> 02:13:38,455
completed in a timely manner. >> thank you for this. Along

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02:13:45,028 --> 02:13:45,028
with the education, what other things can we do to make sure

1118
02:13:49,232 --> 02:13:49,232
people , trying to help them get those physicals? Thinking about

1119
02:13:56,073 --> 02:13:56,073
matthew right now we do employee flu shots, where can we find

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02:14:06,083 --> 02:14:08,786
some space where it might be easier to allow employees to be able to go to their physical and time off and it will take to get

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02:14:14,558 --> 02:14:14,558
those physicals? And I want to brainstorm around that.

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02:14:21,098 --> 02:14:23,200
>> revenue nurse practitioner coming on so potentially qualified to perform those physicals. We also have wellness

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02:14:28,740 --> 02:14:31,909
money where we can bring biometric screenings on site to different areas and locations to help with employees to know

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02:14:36,213 --> 02:14:36,213
their numbers so making it more accessible for employees who

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02:14:40,651 --> 02:14:44,154
might not be able to o away from work and looking at other options as well.

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and the next one, so we are recommending to exclude cvs

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02:14:55,733 --> 02:14:55,733
pharmacy. Aetna owns cvs and they're no longer passing on

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02:15:01,472 --> 02:15:01,472
discounts to blue cross blue shield subscribers so in doing

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02:15:06,244 --> 02:15:06,244
so employees would be paying more essentially since we are

1130
02:15:10,581 --> 02:15:10,581
self-insured we would be paying more out of self-insurance funds

1131
02:15:14,618 --> 02:15:17,955
swear recommending excluding cvs pharmacy which there are less of walgreens which there are more walgreens and cvs 's we

1132
02:15:23,128 --> 02:15:23,128
recommend exclusion of cbs that would save $225,000 annually.

1133
02:15:30,201 --> 02:15:32,037
>> do you know how many employees choose cvs? >> there's 130 members which also includes dependence, so

1134
02:15:38,209 --> 02:15:41,546
there's more walgreens users then cbs. >> we should use which one more? >> walgreens, sam's club , heb,

1135
02:15:49,288 --> 02:15:49,288
albertson's and so we will be sending out if approved by the

1136
02:15:54,859 --> 02:15:54,859
court a letter to all employees who have recently failed

1137
02:16:00,332 --> 02:16:02,667
subscriptions through cvs you know they can transfer prescriptions to other pharmacies so they don't have

1138
02:16:06,904 --> 02:16:09,474
to worry about calling the pharmacy, and getting it transferred. >> they are accessible as gas

1139
02:16:13,811 --> 02:16:13,811
stations are , so I agree with saving a quarter of $1 million

1140
02:16:18,316 --> 02:16:18,316
by modifying where we build our prescriptions , so smart, thank

1141
02:16:24,221 --> 02:16:24,221
you. >> we are recommending potential

1142
02:16:29,194 --> 02:16:29,194
premiums to change for just the employee only coverage from zero

1143
02:16:38,336 --> 02:16:42,007
dollars to month, to six dollars per month, still very competitive compared to other counties and entities and helps us to make up for the difference where we are short on ensuring

1144
02:16:46,678 --> 02:16:46,678
that benefit. >> great.

1145
02:16:50,716 --> 02:16:50,716
>> so an overview. Changes per county finances while keeping

1146
02:16:58,790 --> 02:17:00,526
plants competitive, encouraging employee wellness , small adjustments like dental with improved fairness and reduced

1147
02:17:05,096 --> 02:17:05,096
administered a burden , so the goal is to manage claim costs

1148
02:17:09,434 --> 02:17:09,434
now so we can contain affordability in the future

1149
02:17:14,506 --> 02:17:15,541
years. >> commissioners, any questions on this item? >> I appreciate you looking into

1150
02:17:19,544 --> 02:17:19,544
that, I know it's difficult at times for employees to come up

1151
02:17:23,816 --> 02:17:26,819
with even six dollars or whatever but it is minimum and appreciate the hard work. >> thank you.

1152
02:17:31,923 --> 02:17:31,923
>> with my comment earlier about where can we find some space for

1153
02:17:39,631 --> 02:17:39,631
the physical piece of it and we've been there. So thank you

1154
02:17:47,439 --> 02:17:47,439
for that. >> matthew has something he

1155
02:17:52,011 --> 02:17:52,011
wants to say real quick. >> thank you for putting the

1156
02:17:56,448 --> 02:17:56,448
presentation together. I think this cvs savings is great. Thank

1157
02:18:00,586 --> 02:18:00,586
you for that. >> I can say looking at the

1158
02:18:05,657 --> 02:18:05,657
overall cost , 11% or 11.5% is a lot but I will tell you that in

1159
02:18:12,831 --> 02:18:16,669
my private business and other folks that I sit on boards with where we have to make decisions, everyone got hit a lot worse

1160
02:18:22,608 --> 02:18:22,608
this year. The average in the groups I'm working with is

1161
02:18:27,913 --> 02:18:31,750
between 16 and 22% to 11.5 sounds horrible, but we are still doing much better . >> could be worse.

1162
02:18:36,922 --> 02:18:36,922
>> matthew gonzales hays county health director. We were

1163
02:18:45,031 --> 02:18:47,132
speaking about what it would look like for the health department to potentially offer employee services to help reduce

1164
02:18:49,435 --> 02:18:49,435
cost we pay co-pays to private providers and benefits it is one

1165
02:18:54,607 --> 02:18:57,143
of the benefits of hiring a nurse practitioner to have a higher scope of practice we can offer residents and employees.

1166
02:19:03,382 --> 02:19:05,885
we will continue to push on how we can deliver those better services to employees. >> that's beautiful and one of

1167
02:19:10,156 --> 02:19:12,959
the first things I asked candace to work on was, I make no secrets about it . I'm a fiscal conservative so I think it is a

1168
02:19:19,899 --> 02:19:19,899
good investment to create a health care district for the

1169
02:19:25,071 --> 02:19:27,607
county, that goes in line with what you have been in the meetings with me, we are all on board with things you are

1170
02:19:34,147 --> 02:19:35,915
discussing so this is perfect and thank you. Anything else? Please call the roll. >>

1171
02:19:42,689 --> 02:19:42,689
>> good job, keep up the good work.

1172
02:19:48,261 --> 02:19:51,465
>> discussion and possible action dissolution of the hays county benefits committee. >> let's get rid of it.

1173
02:19:55,903 --> 02:19:55,903
>> as we grow it is important we streamline processes and return

1174
02:20:02,909 --> 02:20:02,909
committee members it can be difficult to schedule something

1175
02:20:09,282 --> 02:20:11,751
with everyone's busy calendars so we involve the key stakeholders myself. We bring back recommendations to the

1176
02:20:14,154 --> 02:20:14,154
court that make sense for the whole county.

1177
02:20:18,792 --> 02:20:20,227
>> perfect, please call the roll. >>

1178
02:20:32,039 --> 02:20:33,873
>> discussion and possible action to approve benefits managers unused vacation time t% roll forward into fy 2026 with a

1179
02:20:37,011 --> 02:20:37,011
requirement that it be used by march 31, 2026.

1180
02:20:42,048 --> 02:20:42,048
>> some of and second. >> any questions about that?

1181
02:20:46,453 --> 02:20:46,453
please call the roll. >>

1182
02:20:51,458 --> 02:20:51,458
>> discussion and possible action to approve the revised to

1183
02:20:58,098 --> 02:21:01,935
hays county travel policy. >> so moved. >> second. >> name and title for the

1184
02:21:05,005 --> 02:21:08,875
viewing public. >> good morning, administrator. So staff is requesting approval of the

1185
02:21:15,549 --> 02:21:15,549
amended travel policy as you know this policy outlines the

1186
02:21:20,488 --> 02:21:24,158
guidelines for county business travel and interest trips are legitimate with accountability for employees and officials.

1187
02:21:30,164 --> 02:21:30,164
this policy was originally approved by the court back in

1188
02:21:34,368 --> 02:21:34,368
march 1999 and we wanted to ensure the policy was updated to

1189
02:21:39,274 --> 02:21:39,274
reflect the court's intent and address traveling needs of

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02:21:43,577 --> 02:21:43,577
today. I will highlight the major changes, first the court,

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02:21:49,650 --> 02:21:49,650
we are asking that the court name the auditor as the county

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02:21:55,724 --> 02:21:59,694
official who will be responsible for the interpretation and enforcement of the policy. Our rationale for this is based on

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02:22:04,832 --> 02:22:04,832
local government code 112.006 and it a test the auditor with

1194
02:22:13,942 --> 02:22:16,845
ensuring the enforcement of laws governing county finances. At the staff level we believe travel claim is ultimately a

1195
02:22:21,983 --> 02:22:21,983
financial compliance question and texas law assigns that

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02:22:27,522 --> 02:22:30,925
gatekeeping roll to the auditor. And I will try to be a little bit quicker on the other ones. The additional language we added

1197
02:22:38,399 --> 02:22:38,399
was with the out-of-state exemptions. It allows personnel

1198
02:22:45,407 --> 02:22:45,407
like the emergency services team to conduct out-of-state travel

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02:22:53,715 --> 02:22:55,951
without approval from the court or prior approval when they are in a deployment situation. We also address the gsa mill rates

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02:23:00,689 --> 02:23:00,689
to reflect the standard, the current national rates. For

1201
02:23:08,764 --> 02:23:11,666
breakfast now $16, it was seven dollars for lunch, now 19 and it was 13 and for dinner it is now 28 and it was 16. Lastly for

1202
02:23:19,641 --> 02:23:22,444
employees who have dietary restrictions due to health or religious reasons and there is no suitable alternative that is

1203
02:23:27,448 --> 02:23:30,552
provided in the conference registration fee, we have added language and the county will be reimbursed for those services,

1204
02:23:36,524 --> 02:23:40,195
if changes are approved, by the court the policy will go into effect tomorrow october 1. >> questions or comments

1205
02:23:45,200 --> 02:23:49,071
commissioner ingalsbe. >> I appreciate you looking into this and looking at tasking the auditor's office with the

1206
02:23:53,909 --> 02:23:53,909
approval. The interpretation. That is a good way to look at

1207
02:24:02,785 --> 02:24:04,586
it. Not the approval am I right? >> interpretation and enforcement. We are the

1208
02:24:10,425 --> 02:24:10,425
approving body commissioner. The viewing public wants to hear the

1209
02:24:16,765 --> 02:24:16,765
right comments, anything else? >> only I am glad, that's a

1210
02:24:21,837 --> 02:24:21,837
long time to wait, especially because of the reimbursement, I

1211
02:24:27,276 --> 02:24:27,276
do know that stephanie does have concerns so I want to address

1212
02:24:33,282 --> 02:24:33,282
that and talk through that concern.

1213
02:24:37,586 --> 02:24:37,586
>> thank you, thank you. Sorry guys I have a process, stay with

1214
02:24:46,462 --> 02:24:47,964
me. >> thank you for looking into this, I agree 25 years is a long time, I don't know if you can

1215
02:24:51,601 --> 02:24:51,601
get a meal, for seven dollars. Yes, thank you for doing the due

1216
02:24:58,441 --> 02:24:58,441
diligence. >> commissioner smith anything

1217
02:25:03,079 --> 02:25:07,016
to add or contribute? >> I do have a couple questions here and I am probably the one person come I can tell you I

1218
02:25:10,953 --> 02:25:10,953
never submitted or requested so not one, so these are questions

1219
02:25:15,058 --> 02:25:15,058
that I view with a lot of business travel and these are

1220
02:25:20,496 --> 02:25:23,833
issues from the past and looking to hear there are a couple things I do want to note. A number of conferences that I

1221
02:25:26,636 --> 02:25:26,636
know each of the individual employees and even us as

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02:25:31,406 --> 02:25:31,406
commissioners go to , there is for example the state convention

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02:25:38,248 --> 02:25:38,248
was at round rock. If we look on here it specifically says it

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02:25:48,892 --> 02:25:50,627
says hotel and health club charges, entertainment and expenses are not included, spa and recreational hotel charges.

1225
02:25:56,332 --> 02:25:59,602
my concern is a number of those have a required resort fee. You don't have a choice, so therefore I want to make sure

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02:26:04,807 --> 02:26:04,807
that those would be included because they are not only

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02:26:08,878 --> 02:26:08,878
allowed. >> commissioners comment is so

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02:26:14,151 --> 02:26:17,754
one point, let me tell you why for the viewing public. As employers it is our duty to make sure it is not cost employees

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02:26:21,257 --> 02:26:21,257
money to work your. And if you do make that adjustment, then it

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02:26:26,530 --> 02:26:26,530
is costing them money to work your. So please consider that at

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02:26:30,667 --> 02:26:34,370
it. >> I want to point out on page 7 at the bottom it says a general certain item will not be

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02:26:39,375 --> 02:26:39,375
reimbursed however it is at the discretion of the auditor. When

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02:26:43,914 --> 02:26:43,914
we see there are fees we cannot get around that obviously we

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02:26:48,786 --> 02:26:48,786
will work to get that reimbursed.

1235
02:26:52,823 --> 02:26:52,823
>> I would like to leave discretion to a smaller window

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02:26:59,096 --> 02:27:01,531
so please edit all of the fees like sometimes you are stuck with valley because there's no other parking. Those types of

1237
02:27:03,801 --> 02:27:07,638
realities you are stuck with so it is important we incorporate costs that commissioner pointed out as policy.

1238
02:27:13,743 --> 02:27:13,743
>> absolutely we can do that. >> the other item I wrote down

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02:27:19,550 --> 02:27:23,520
was airline tickets specifically airline earlybird fees. I would say that, I fly the cheapest airline which is southwest in

1240
02:27:29,860 --> 02:27:29,860
general. >> spirit?

1241
02:27:41,238 --> 02:27:41,238
>> at times the least expensive ticket available is , you have

1242
02:27:45,442 --> 02:27:45,442
to do the earlybird fee to get the cheapest ticket available at

1243
02:27:49,947 --> 02:27:49,947
times. So I would have some type of discretion in there.

1244
02:27:56,020 --> 02:27:58,656
especially if you can show the other tickets are more expensive. So I want to make note of that and the other thing

1245
02:28:04,795 --> 02:28:04,795
, I have a concern with it and if I had to guess it's going to

1246
02:28:09,900 --> 02:28:09,900
be the same issue that commissioner cohen brought up, I

1247
02:28:16,440 --> 02:28:19,042
know whenever we've done credit cards and we signed those credit cards to individual departments , I know those are all in

1248
02:28:25,349 --> 02:28:25,349
purchasing agent's name. Some of them are, correct?

1249
02:28:34,592 --> 02:28:34,592
>> those tied to the purchasing office. I have gotten calls from

1250
02:28:38,662 --> 02:28:38,662
employees, where's the person on this card because I'm trying

1251
02:28:44,068 --> 02:28:44,068
to check in somewhere. I just want to make sure that I want to

1252
02:28:49,340 --> 02:28:52,710
make sure whatever the policy is, if you're the one signing off on it I don't necessarily want somebody spending on the

1253
02:28:56,680 --> 02:28:59,750
card with her name on it is that fair? >> 100% fair and I believe we have a solution to pull

1254
02:29:04,789 --> 02:29:04,789
purchasing , cut purchasing tie to that because that's totally

1255
02:29:09,994 --> 02:29:09,994
valid. We can fix that I'm sure and the other thing on my mind

1256
02:29:14,232 --> 02:29:14,232
that the commissioner brought up, sometimes we go to

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02:29:20,805 --> 02:29:23,208
conferences because that's what we do and how we learn so much. Something is booked up and I would like for you to have in

1258
02:29:26,277 --> 02:29:26,277
there if you get something else because nothing was available at

1259
02:29:30,816 --> 02:29:34,552
least you can say this was a dollar allocated applied to this in another setting since the place was booked. I'm sorry I

1260
02:29:39,690 --> 02:29:39,690
want to get that. Is that worded? Can you make sure if it

1261
02:29:44,829 --> 02:29:44,829
is it is a lateral not interpretation?

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02:29:49,134 --> 02:29:49,134
>> I will get with marisol to incorporate the changes we are

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02:29:54,071 --> 02:29:57,742
hearing. >> I'm glad it is being recorded. If I'm given $100 to stay at the red roof or whatever

1264
02:30:03,415 --> 02:30:03,415
and it is booked the holiday inn I will pay the extra 20 apply

1265
02:30:07,419 --> 02:30:07,419
the 100 and move on. >> I do have a follow-up

1266
02:30:12,991 --> 02:30:15,827
question to make sure. My understanding is when the court approves travel there is an estimate so if it is reasonable

1267
02:30:22,568 --> 02:30:25,838
like the example the judge gave that the office would go ahead and approve because it shows the environment was booked but we

1268
02:30:30,318 --> 02:30:30,318
can make sure it is clearly defined or stated.

1269
02:30:34,556 --> 02:30:34,556
>> let's just say next month marisol retires in the new

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02:30:41,729 --> 02:30:41,729
person sees it differently so the more we concrete the policy

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02:30:47,502 --> 02:30:51,138
and the less interbred than the last problematic 1200 employees may become. Anything else before you go?

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02:30:57,111 --> 02:30:57,111
>> one other item in this has been an issue with constables

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02:31:02,785 --> 02:31:02,785
and deputies that have gone to d.c. Or we have conferences with

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02:31:08,088 --> 02:31:08,088
multiple employees going at times the cost for four hotel

1275
02:31:14,195 --> 02:31:14,195
rooms is much more than the cost of airbnb to request

1276
02:31:20,401 --> 02:31:20,401
reimbursement for those I want to make sure flexibility is in

1277
02:31:25,306 --> 02:31:25,306
there so we continue to do that because it is cheaper.

1278
02:31:31,779 --> 02:31:31,779
>> that's the new way we spend. People that make the most money

1279
02:31:36,584 --> 02:31:36,584
from hotels don't own one hotel.

1280
02:31:42,057 --> 02:31:45,828
>> we had this conversation at the committee level and discussed it is usually cheaper but the issue is the liability

1281
02:31:51,165 --> 02:31:54,235
of the employee changes the reservation or they cancel it, most airbnb's require that you pay a portion up front and we

1282
02:31:59,507 --> 02:31:59,507
would not be reimbursed for that so if the court feels

1283
02:32:05,280 --> 02:32:05,280
comfortable and we want to leave the discretion for the auditor

1284
02:32:10,252 --> 02:32:10,252
to say if the trip had to be canceled and there's a dollar

1285
02:32:14,922 --> 02:32:18,559
amount you feel comfortable with. >> is the reason why it had to' any type or department anywhere

1286
02:32:24,499 --> 02:32:24,499
in the years we have been on the court that we had to pull people

1287
02:32:30,038 --> 02:32:33,041
and we have run through without canceling stuff so I like the flexibility here is a better deal because we have people who

1288
02:32:39,114 --> 02:32:39,114
are good physical stewards with the policy counterintuitive.

1289
02:32:44,419 --> 02:32:44,419
please incorporate but lock it down. So does not vary from use

1290
02:32:52,427 --> 02:32:52,427
and interpretation. Now purchasing.

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02:32:56,798 --> 02:32:56,798
>> stephanie hunt purchasing agent. A lot of concerns you

1292
02:33:01,303 --> 02:33:01,303
brought up. We had a committee for purchasing policy and we

1293
02:33:07,042 --> 02:33:07,042
have a whole section on travel and all of those things were

1294
02:33:11,413 --> 02:33:11,413
addressed in the purchasing policy for travel because

1295
02:33:18,787 --> 02:33:20,655
typically that comes into them purchasing registration and hotels and rental cars so the details you were asking for are

1296
02:33:26,629 --> 02:33:26,629
out laid in the new policy. I heard this was coming so I

1297
02:33:32,601 --> 02:33:32,601
waited to some of the policy because obviously you approve

1298
02:33:38,173 --> 02:33:38,173
this one and it was not noted if this policy gets approved this

1299
02:33:44,247 --> 02:33:44,247
exempts them from going through purchasing. So I have a concern

1300
02:33:49,619 --> 02:33:51,787
because there will not be checks on those which we always have when we go for purchasing when it comes to purchasing we

1301
02:33:55,691 --> 02:33:55,691
review, marisol 's checks and balances to make sure I did not

1302
02:34:00,229 --> 02:34:03,333
overlook something or missed something and checks and balances are there. Regarding airbnb charges, it's the same

1303
02:34:10,272 --> 02:34:10,272
thing as if we put a credit card on for hotel. If they cancel

1304
02:34:14,576 --> 02:34:16,845
within a certain timeframe we are still out money on those and it's usually the whole entire night so there are those no

1305
02:34:20,850 --> 02:34:20,850
matter when you book the hotel you have to look at cancellation

1306
02:34:26,089 --> 02:34:26,089
policies. Also regarding the , there's two credit cards in the

1307
02:34:34,763 --> 02:34:34,763
purchasing office, one specific for travel so if you approve

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02:34:39,068 --> 02:34:39,068
this I would request the court move the credit card to her name

1309
02:34:44,540 --> 02:34:44,540
because we are personally responsible for what we put on

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02:34:48,911 --> 02:34:52,080
the cards and I will be taken out of the approval process that I need that with her. >> very fair and perfect and

1311
02:34:56,852 --> 02:34:56,852
I'm grateful you shared those concerns. Commissioner you and I

1312
02:35:01,358 --> 02:35:01,358
sat on the body. >> what I would like to do is

1313
02:35:07,297 --> 02:35:07,297
table the travel policy today and so you're able to go back

1314
02:35:12,769 --> 02:35:12,769
and amend per the feedback given to the court and to have

1315
02:35:17,907 --> 02:35:17,907
discussion with stephanie because I don't, I know she has

1316
02:35:22,611 --> 02:35:22,611
been working on that for a long time and I don't want to

1317
02:35:27,316 --> 02:35:27,316
contradict each other. What I would like after this is have a

1318
02:35:33,622 --> 02:35:33,622
conversation with stephanie and see how we can make this a line

1319
02:35:38,228 --> 02:35:41,030
and come back with recommendations on what makes sense in regards to the credit card.

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02:35:44,100 --> 02:35:44,100
>> that's beautiful. Marisol is asking for a moment.

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02:35:49,405 --> 02:35:49,405
>> I want to clarify. That not all travel expenses go to the

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02:35:57,180 --> 02:35:57,180
purchasing office. Employees have the right to pay for their

1323
02:36:04,988 --> 02:36:08,525
own travel and then turning a reimbursement form, some employees will use those methods because the office does not have

1324
02:36:13,030 --> 02:36:13,030
a credit card. For example I do not have a credit card assigned

1325
02:36:17,768 --> 02:36:17,768
to it. 's we will travel and then come back and submit the

1326
02:36:22,672 --> 02:36:22,672
travel expense form, travel expense forms are not reviewed

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02:36:27,777 --> 02:36:29,646
by the purchasing office those are reviewed in accordance with local government code 113.064. Requires the auditor review all

1328
02:36:36,553 --> 02:36:36,553
claims and bills and invoices submitted to the county for

1329
02:36:41,324 --> 02:36:41,324
expenditures. The county auditor must review every bill and every

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02:36:46,162 --> 02:36:49,666
expenditure before the commissioners court that is a check and balance is the auditor is reviewing, commissioners

1331
02:36:55,605 --> 02:36:59,110
cannot pay without auditor review, auditor cannot pay without commissioners court review so there is a check and

1332
02:37:02,546 --> 02:37:02,546
balance so we have a lot of trouble expenditures that is

1333
02:37:07,551 --> 02:37:07,551
reimbursed to the travel expense form. The credit cards used by

1334
02:37:12,390 --> 02:37:16,226
departments that have credit cards those are part of the travel expenditure forms, so the credit card from the purchasing

1335
02:37:22,633 --> 02:37:26,137
office and I want to make clear their travel expenditures not reviewed by the purchasing office that go through

1336
02:37:29,740 --> 02:37:29,740
expenditure forms. >> thank you for clarifying.

1337
02:37:35,579 --> 02:37:35,579
whatever we can do to streamline like I told eric it's the same

1338
02:37:41,952 --> 02:37:44,588
philosophy I live with and I'm grateful we have is a court, we have to generalize how is that for a catch 22? I don't want to

1339
02:37:55,900 --> 02:37:59,703
overburden department heads with the same idea. And create additional bureaucracy we have the system this is an additional

1340
02:38:04,675 --> 02:38:08,312
reason why and whatever we can do to give the purchasing department emptying of their pockets of the policy review

1341
02:38:11,181 --> 02:38:11,181
task force , double check , see if there's anything to be

1342
02:38:18,022 --> 02:38:21,992
transferred over , for the final presentation with edits and recommendations and then roadmap the planning for credit card

1343
02:38:26,631 --> 02:38:26,631
ties that is a valid point, anything else to add? Did I

1344
02:38:30,768 --> 02:38:30,768
leave anything out? And we will bring it back to court, table

1345
02:38:37,308 --> 02:38:38,910
this and bring it back whenever you're ready. >> on the 14th. Have a question. Is it your intent to remove the

1346
02:38:46,584 --> 02:38:49,587
review completely so I can take all travel out? >> very good and thank you. Where are we next? 13.

1347
02:38:56,728 --> 02:38:56,728
>> 11. >> 11, yes.

1348
02:39:01,833 --> 02:39:05,770
>> k11 possible action to pay compensatory hours for fire marshal to be in compliance with federal labor laws and amend

1349
02:39:12,443 --> 02:39:15,246
budget accordingly. >> some of it. >> second. >> question or comments please

1350
02:39:19,250 --> 02:39:21,620
call the roll. >> given the work of their office over the last 6 to 8 months the office has been

1351
02:39:25,990 --> 02:39:29,929
extremely overburdened and the fact of the matter is we try to address it in the budget, but this is a minor step.

1352
02:39:34,733 --> 02:39:34,733
>> 100%. Please call the roll. >>

1353
02:39:42,341 --> 02:39:42,341
>> k 13. >> no no no I'm sorry. I

1354
02:39:51,216 --> 02:39:51,216
skipped it okay. >> k13

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02:39:59,123 --> 02:40:01,894
discussion and possible action authorizing the execution of a memorandum of understanding between hays county and the city of kyle related to the development of a county

1356
02:40:03,695 --> 02:40:06,832
administrative facility, participation in a city-led animal services facility, and investment into the kyle vista park improvements. >> all right commissioner what

1357
02:40:09,001 --> 02:40:12,471
are you thinking? It's a good idea. >> good morning commissioners and judge, matthew gonzalez

1358
02:40:17,409 --> 02:40:17,409
local health director hays county health department. Agenda

1359
02:40:24,883 --> 02:40:27,553
item to prove nominations and members of the public health advisory board, we had the agenda earlier this year to

1360
02:40:31,390 --> 02:40:34,126
approve the creation of public health advisory board, we decided as a group to see participation of municipalities

1361
02:40:39,998 --> 02:40:43,169
and school districts to give representation from local leaders and/or appointed officials with a vested interest

1362
02:40:49,709 --> 02:40:49,709
in public safety and public health for constituents. We are

1363
02:40:55,047 --> 02:40:57,316
focused on creating a collaborative approach toward public health and all aspects to ensure we can approach these

1364
02:41:02,688 --> 02:41:05,158
problems and create collaborative solutions, hopefully through joint funding and other means , but we want to

1365
02:41:10,496 --> 02:41:10,496
be methodical and strategic and we believe the public health

1366
02:41:15,101 --> 02:41:17,904
advisory board will help to do that because the more eyes that can review the better in the more shared knowledge there can

1367
02:41:21,841 --> 02:41:21,841
be. So, going to the municipalities and districts,

1368
02:41:28,514 --> 02:41:31,917
first of all the municipalities were excited to have the opportunity to participate with the county and there was a lot

1369
02:41:34,620 --> 02:41:34,620
of questions about what a health department is, what does it do

1370
02:41:39,659 --> 02:41:39,659
and how do we help them and collaborate. So as we discuss

1371
02:41:44,030 --> 02:41:47,500
everyone seems interested in making sure that can happen so we have shared guidance on what their community needs. I believe

1372
02:41:53,839 --> 02:41:53,839
the councilman from drippings rings had a good question about

1373
02:41:58,378 --> 02:41:58,378
what you offer and how we get more of them and dripping

1374
02:42:02,849 --> 02:42:05,451
springs and that's the type of questions I would like to see pondered in the public health advisory board. School districts

1375
02:42:10,523 --> 02:42:10,523
are very excited, they have a lot of back-and-forth

1376
02:42:15,394 --> 02:42:18,564
conversation and dialogue, this would allow them to have more specially with the nurses on board

1377
02:42:21,868 --> 02:42:21,868
>> good, as we form this thing I would like to make sue , not

1378
02:42:29,575 --> 02:42:29,575
make sure, but I would like to be included in the conversation

1379
02:42:35,148 --> 02:42:35,148
to be on this body. >> we have two already.

1380
02:42:43,923 --> 02:42:46,560
>> I would like to be included in this because I am the director of public health and safety on the emergency click so

1381
02:42:50,397 --> 02:42:50,397
the more am involved in forming this effort which sounds awesome

1382
02:42:55,335 --> 02:42:55,335
I would like to figure out a way whatever makes sense whatever

1383
02:42:59,806 --> 02:42:59,806
you think it is literally my lane to be included. Whatever

1384
02:43:04,211 --> 02:43:04,211
you guys think. >> I think the concern legal

1385
02:43:11,084 --> 02:43:11,084
brought up with the members that were very lenient with me. They

1386
02:43:15,755 --> 02:43:18,192
did emphasize us getting down to one quart member, but again the two court members if you don't want to remain you have voted on

1387
02:43:22,730 --> 02:43:22,730
that originally and judge if not we could set up one on one after

1388
02:43:27,368 --> 02:43:30,704
the meeting. >> I don't need to be in the committee to do that, but I do want to be on the pulse of

1389
02:43:34,674 --> 02:43:34,674
whatever comes because it is absolutely in my wheelhouse.

1390
02:43:39,179 --> 02:43:39,179
>> why don't we just go ahead and schedule on the agenda the

1391
02:43:45,219 --> 02:43:45,219
quarterly updates on outcomes and that way all of us , we can

1392
02:43:50,158 --> 02:43:50,158
all give feedback. >> thank you I was going to

1393
02:43:55,229 --> 02:43:55,229
mention that. If we have one on ones.

1394
02:43:59,433 --> 02:43:59,433
>> right after you had these presented to the court and 10

1395
02:44:07,875 --> 02:44:10,644
minutes tops then you are good that's the best way to take it. >> I want to clarify through labeling and discussions we did

1396
02:44:14,647 --> 02:44:18,118
come to an agreement that this would need to be a board that adheres , so there will be public postings of the agenda

1397
02:44:24,725 --> 02:44:26,860
with minutes so that fits perfectly into doing the quarterly updates. >> where we worried about court

1398
02:44:30,097 --> 02:44:33,434
members? >> we are trying to avoid going into the walking quorums in case there are other bodies you may

1399
02:44:41,042 --> 02:44:43,310
be part of a new representative role. That's the main thing trying to avoid that conflict. >> matthew I want to thank you,

1400
02:44:47,248 --> 02:44:50,451
I know you made presentations throughout the schools and cities and I have heard a lot of positive feedback so I

1401
02:44:55,355 --> 02:44:59,226
appreciate you taking the opportunity to go and let everybody know with the health department is doing so thank you

1402
02:45:06,735 --> 02:45:10,471
for the leadership. >> I appreciate that and I want to thank you and commissioner cohen for supporting the initiative. We talked about it a year and half ago so it's

1403
02:45:13,975 --> 02:45:17,878
exciting to see this come to fruition with approval of the rest of the court members and happy to get it going.

1404
02:45:20,948 --> 02:45:23,117
>> I'm excited I know municipalities are excited about being part of this. We are the only health department in the

1405
02:45:28,856 --> 02:45:28,856
county so we will be able to help, the school districts

1406
02:45:33,260 --> 02:45:33,260
specifically and also the city because they're trying to

1407
02:45:37,566 --> 02:45:41,336
navigate their own health needs. How can we as a county be a partner , in the future maybe there is benefit to the health

1408
02:45:47,542 --> 02:45:51,212
department for the services so we definitely want to explore that and I think this is a great start to that, getting everyone

1409
02:45:54,482 --> 02:45:54,482
together to get that representation and here issues

1410
02:45:58,886 --> 02:45:58,886
regarding health. >> you have a list of people?

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02:46:04,125 --> 02:46:07,962
>> correct. It is in the backup material. >> please read to the public. >> nobody has the backup that is

1412
02:46:14,168 --> 02:46:14,168
watching. >> these were people nominated

1413
02:46:20,642 --> 02:46:22,277
by individual boards to serve in this role. >> that is correct. Okay so I will go ahead. Do you want me to

1414
02:46:30,452 --> 02:46:30,452
read the entity and the member? The city councilmember terry

1415
02:46:36,391 --> 02:46:39,461
cummings, city of dripping springs councilmember city of kyle councilmember loralee harris, city of san

1416
02:46:42,664 --> 02:46:42,664
marcus city manager alonzo anderson, city of wimberley

1417
02:46:47,603 --> 02:46:47,603
councilmember david cohen, city of woodcreek councilmember

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02:46:51,840 --> 02:46:51,840
name ] dripping springs isd director

1419
02:46:57,246 --> 02:46:57,246
isd director

1420
02:47:03,385 --> 02:47:06,655
director and hays county commissioner morgan hammer.

1421
02:47:10,425 --> 02:47:10,425
>> very good, motion to approve that light above positions not

1422
02:47:15,931 --> 02:47:19,401
the names. So they will be interchangeable in the future. >> it has to be both position and the names because again

1423
02:47:24,607 --> 02:47:24,607
it's the same for toma so the nominating entities will submit

1424
02:47:32,949 --> 02:47:35,484
names as people roll off, good example city of butte a councilmember cummings she will have to resign.

1425
02:47:39,789 --> 02:47:39,789
>> what I was hoping to do , to be light on the touch and have

1426
02:47:44,493 --> 02:47:44,493
them appoint replacement and it flows instead of going to the

1427
02:47:49,031 --> 02:47:49,031
voting process that are wasteful so I was saying voting and

1428
02:47:53,602 --> 02:47:56,706
approving the position instead of the name it does not have to be both. >> you are saying like these

1429
02:48:01,377 --> 02:48:01,377
entities have a spot on the board and they can appoint.

1430
02:48:05,748 --> 02:48:05,748
>> it would be the elected official or whatever we are

1431
02:48:10,453 --> 02:48:10,453
creating, but when cummings runs for reelection and she comes off

1432
02:48:15,958 --> 02:48:15,958
then whoever else sent forward will automatically be that seat.

1433
02:48:20,463 --> 02:48:20,463
instead of tying to a name and crating more agenda meeting

1434
02:48:26,369 --> 02:48:28,504
items for us. >> it won't be because this advisory board is the board, they are the ones to do the

1435
02:48:33,042 --> 02:48:33,042
appointment of the newest member.

1436
02:48:38,614 --> 02:48:41,918
>> my hope is for this not to come to court so if you say just on the advisory board to accept the new board members than

1437
02:48:45,154 --> 02:48:45,154
perfect my aim is to not come to court for approval.

1438
02:48:50,292 --> 02:48:50,292
>> does that need to work that way?

1439
02:48:54,597 --> 02:48:54,597
>> it depends on the charter is set up for membership and what

1440
02:49:00,069 --> 02:49:03,807
authority lies with the board versus what lies with the participating entity. I think the charter dropped form so that

1441
02:49:10,280 --> 02:49:10,280
is something we could clarify . You know, for example if a study

1442
02:49:15,151 --> 02:49:15,151
has a councilmember not running again what is not want to do it

1443
02:49:20,089 --> 02:49:22,325
whatever the case may be that entity would appoint the replacement and perhaps depending on the charter either

1444
02:49:26,596 --> 02:49:26,596
the board could approve that replacement that subject entity

1445
02:49:31,300 --> 02:49:34,137
instead of coming back to the court is what you all are saying but I would make sure it's clear in the charter as we

1446
02:49:37,307 --> 02:49:37,307
update the draft charter. >> specifically for the

1447
02:49:41,811 --> 02:49:41,811
commissioners court , that would have to come?

1448
02:49:46,217 --> 02:49:46,217
>> that's perfect. >> the court members we would

1449
02:49:51,120 --> 02:49:51,120
vote for our representation so the expectation is each entity

1450
02:49:55,191 --> 02:49:55,191
will be doing the same so it is my hope that you guys don't

1451
02:50:00,029 --> 02:50:03,734
create another approval of a already created and approved set up. >> I reviewed our charter , the

1452
02:50:08,238 --> 02:50:11,741
one we went over illegal with and we do have it where the entity will just appoint a replacement to the board.

1453
02:50:18,115 --> 02:50:21,085
>> that's the best way to do it in my opinion. >> include if there is anticipation that they will be

1454
02:50:26,356 --> 02:50:29,092
rolling off, we all serve on boards people have not shown up to, in two years or one year, but ensure you maintain

1455
02:50:34,598 --> 02:50:37,634
engagement with members of the court will represent the area because we can twist arms at the local level with isd's in those

1456
02:50:42,439 --> 02:50:45,676
cities to ensure they maintain appointment. >> my aim is to be as light to the touch as possible that was

1457
02:50:49,947 --> 02:50:49,947
my only goal. I don't want to undermine I just want to keep it

1458
02:50:55,386 --> 02:50:57,654
off. >> that's how we have it set up. >> motion to approve positions

1459
02:51:01,325 --> 02:51:01,325
from those agencies without names.

1460
02:51:05,429 --> 02:51:07,699
>> for the first term we will want nominations of positions and names. >> they have already been voted

1461
02:51:09,833 --> 02:51:09,833
on? Okay, got it. He just called those names and we have heard

1462
02:51:17,174 --> 02:51:17,174
them so please call the roll. >>

1463
02:51:22,212 --> 02:51:22,212
>> thank you very much, appreciate you working with us.

1464
02:51:29,219 --> 02:51:31,923
I have been asked for the viewing public reminder not to open k12 until after executive session , so I know signing up

1465
02:51:37,995 --> 02:51:37,995
to give comment we won't open k12 will have executive session

1466
02:51:44,969 --> 02:51:48,440
and then come out and open and move on with it just for the viewing public understanding and thank you for being here. If

1467
02:51:52,910 --> 02:51:52,910
I'm not mistaken next, 14. >> discussion and possible

1468
02:51:58,616 --> 02:52:00,919
action to approve assessment and collection agreements with hays county mud number 11. >> please call the roll.

1469
02:52:06,257 --> 02:52:06,257
>>

1470
02:52:11,496 --> 02:52:11,496
>> k15 discussion and possible action to award rfp 2025- p 08

1471
02:52:19,803 --> 02:52:19,803
countywide printing amg printing and mailing and authorize staff

1472
02:52:26,177 --> 02:52:27,779
the purchasing agent and district attorney civil division to negotiate contract. >> so moved.

1473
02:52:31,682 --> 02:52:34,485
>> second. >> these call the roll. >>

1474
02:52:45,063 --> 02:52:45,063
>> discussion and possible action to authorize execution of

1475
02:52:50,201 --> 02:52:50,201
professional services agreement with

1476
02:52:56,909 --> 02:52:58,877
provide assessments in therapy for first responders employed by hays county after and as a result of critical incidents

1477
02:53:02,247 --> 02:53:05,250
requested by the hays county sheriff. >> very well articulated please call the roll.

1478
02:53:09,821 --> 02:53:09,821
>>

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02:53:18,863 --> 02:53:18,863
hold 19 until after executive session so as to please open m

1480
02:53:26,304 --> 02:53:27,572
1. >> discussion related to the hays county inmate population to include current population

1481
02:53:30,709 --> 02:53:30,709
counts and costs. >> the sheriff's office send my

1482
02:53:36,081 --> 02:53:39,017
office a weekly report of jail population, county maximum jail capacity is 410 inmates, jail standards recommends holding 10%

1483
02:53:43,455 --> 02:53:43,455
of that capacity open lowering actual capacity to 368, the jail

1484
02:53:49,828 --> 02:53:49,828
daily average was 568 and peak was 576 on september 25. The

1485
02:53:57,536 --> 02:53:57,536
estimate calls for outsourcing inmates this week 128,000

1486
02:54:01,874 --> 02:54:01,874
$535,000. I'm so floored by the number. $120,535. Anyways, a ton

1487
02:54:12,818 --> 02:54:12,818
of money and we have 195 male outsourced and zero females. 39

1488
02:54:22,160 --> 02:54:22,160
paper ready inmates. My head was spinning when I heard the

1489
02:54:27,232 --> 02:54:27,232
number. Anyway, onto executive session. Looks like we will open

1490
02:54:32,171 --> 02:54:32,171
them all. >> executive session pursuant

1491
02:54:37,177 --> 02:54:41,112
section 551.071 of the texas government code texas government council regarding status of litigation in hays county texas

1492
02:54:45,518 --> 02:54:45,518
cause number filed in the 126 judicial district court travis

1493
02:54:55,561 --> 02:54:55,561
county and legal process for issuing certificates of

1494
02:55:00,733 --> 02:55:04,537
obligation possible discussin with action to follow in open court.

1495
02:55:11,910 --> 02:55:15,548
executive session pursuant to sections 551.071 and 551.087 of the texas government code: consultation with counsel and deliberation regarding economic development negotiations associated with project avsm & project disco inferno.  Possible

1496
02:55:16,849 --> 02:55:16,849
discussion and/or action may follow in open court. L3

1497
02:55:36,936 --> 02:55:39,705
executive session pursuant to sections 551.071 and 551.072 of the texas government code: consultation with counsel and deliberation regarding the purchase, exchange, lease and/or

1498
02:55:41,074 --> 02:55:41,074
value of real property located at or near the

1499
02:55:47,447 --> 02:55:48,815
intersection of dacy lane and bebee road in precinct 2. Possible discussion and/or action may follow in open court.

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02:55:55,154 --> 02:55:55,154
l4

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02:56:00,360 --> 02:56:04,131
executive session pursuant to sections 551.071 and 551.072 of the texas government code: consultation with counsel and deliberation regarding the purchase, exchange, lease and/or value of real property located at 111 e. San

1502
02:56:15,208 --> 02:56:16,410
antonio street, san marcos, texas. Possible discussion and/or action may follow in open court. L5

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02:56:25,119 --> 02:56:27,921
executive session pursuant to sections 551.071 and 551.072 of the texas government code: consultation with counsel and deliberation to consider a resolution determining the

1504
02:56:29,390 --> 02:56:29,390
necessity and authorizing the use of the county s power of

1505
02:56:37,164 --> 02:56:40,667
eminent domain to acquire fee simple interest in 0.1681 acre, owned by ring co. Inc., and which is required for the construction of the proposed windy hill road improvement

1506
02:56:42,102 --> 02:56:42,102
project in precinct 1, and take other appropriate action

1507
02:56:56,782 --> 02:56:58,685
(parcel 5). Possible discussion and/or action may follow in open court. L6

1508
02:57:10,563 --> 02:57:13,433
executive session pursuant to sections 551.071 and 551.072 of the texas government code: consultation with counsel and deliberation to consider a resolution determining the

1509
02:57:14,802 --> 02:57:14,802
necessity and authorizing the use of the county s power of

1510
02:57:24,478 --> 02:57:27,248
eminent domain to acquire fee simple interest in 0.0318 acre, owned by marisol castillo ortega., and which is required for the construction of the proposed windy hill road

1511
02:57:28,849 --> 02:57:28,849
improvement project in precinct 2, and take other appropriate

1512
02:57:37,190 --> 02:57:38,392
action (parcel 20). Possible discussion and/or action may follow in open court. L 7

1513
02:57:51,840 --> 02:57:55,175
executive session pursuant to sections 551.071 and 551.072 of the texas government code: consultation with counsel and deliberation to consider a resolution determining the

1514
02:57:56,410 --> 02:57:56,410
necessity and authorizing the use of the county s power of

1515
02:58:04,618 --> 02:58:08,222
eminent domain to acquire fee simple interest in 0.0633 acre, owned by 4303 medical parkway, llc., and which is required for the construction of the proposed windy hill road improvement

1516
02:58:10,023 --> 02:58:10,023
project in precinct 1, and take other

1517
02:58:16,864 --> 02:58:18,099
appropriate action (parcel 41). Possible discussion and/or action may follow in open court. L8

1518
02:58:30,377 --> 02:58:33,347
executive session pursuant to sections 551.071 and 551.074 of the texas government code: consultation with counsel and deliberation regarding the employment and duties of the

1519
02:58:34,549 --> 02:58:34,549
director of parks & natural resources. Possible

1520
02:58:40,889 --> 02:58:40,889
discussion and/or action may follow in open court.

1521
02:58:46,661 --> 02:58:46,661
>> please cleawe are going to t that order, then we will have

1522
02:58:54,871 --> 02:58:54,871
some motion for executive. All right, we are back online. We

1523
02:59:00,343 --> 02:59:04,014
are back from executive session. Please open k-12. >> k-12, discussion and possible action authorizing the execution

1524
02:59:11,622 --> 02:59:14,658
of memorandum of understanding between hayes county and city of kyle related to the development of a county administered a

1525
02:59:17,361 --> 02:59:19,263
facility, participation in a city led animal services facility, and investment in the kyle vista park improvements.

1526
02:59:24,734 --> 02:59:26,803
>> moved. >> second. >> motion and second. I would like to make some tiny

1527
02:59:33,410 --> 02:59:33,410
clarifications. There are several pieces in motion. Today

1528
02:59:37,948 --> 02:59:39,917
is purely a discussion for a memorandum of understanding. What that means in government talk is that we are saying to

1529
02:59:45,522 --> 02:59:45,522
the city of kyle and general philosophy in general terms, we

1530
02:59:50,961 --> 02:59:50,961
agree with the road map and we agree with the trajectory.

1531
02:59:56,133 --> 02:59:56,133
let's keep discussing further. It's not a momen where we say

1532
03:00:00,704 --> 03:00:00,704
in a finer granulated space with finer granulated details, we

1533
03:00:05,343 --> 03:00:05,343
have our agreement in place or we have a lease or purchase or

1534
03:00:10,681 --> 03:00:10,681
anything else in place. This is purely a memorandum of

1535
03:00:16,520 --> 03:00:16,520
understanding that we are in support of partnership with two

1536
03:00:22,426 --> 03:00:22,426
structures -- location. Later, we will come with more details.

1537
03:00:29,133 --> 03:00:29,133
how is that? Is mike that's great. I would just add that we

1538
03:00:34,271 --> 03:00:34,271
are talking three components of this. It is the eastside campus.

1539
03:00:42,313 --> 03:00:44,849
the regional animal services facility and public park infrastructure to kyle vista park master plan. I'm really

1540
03:00:48,553 --> 03:00:48,553
excited about those components. As you said, we will continue to

1541
03:00:54,125 --> 03:00:57,094
work with the city of kyle and staff. >> there are many people in our community, rightfully so,

1542
03:01:00,732 --> 03:01:00,732
waiting for the pet resource center. Waiting for a place to

1543
03:01:06,270 --> 03:01:06,270
work with and interact with. We understand that social media is

1544
03:01:11,143 --> 03:01:13,711
a place where we get information. Commissioner was bringing up some points. Want to talk about that?

1545
03:01:16,814 --> 03:01:16,814
>> I have received several emails, calls from facebook

1546
03:01:23,788 --> 03:01:23,788
community forum and things of that nature regarding the issue

1547
03:01:28,660 --> 03:01:28,660
and where the things that they had questions about are not

1548
03:01:34,366 --> 03:01:36,567
stated. How are we going to be answering questions moving forward and making sure the general public does understand

1549
03:01:39,671 --> 03:01:39,671
where the barriers or surface area is and things of that

1550
03:01:45,744 --> 03:01:49,347
nature. >> exactly. What we have done is give a space to our county administrator, thanks to your

1551
03:01:53,985 --> 03:01:53,985
conversations and direction that we have asked our county

1552
03:01:59,891 --> 03:01:59,891
administrator to spearhead this conversation on our website. How

1553
03:02:09,802 --> 03:02:12,771
about you take over of what you will do and be ready as soon as friday. Tell us what your plan is pretty

1554
03:02:14,372 --> 03:02:14,372
>> yes. County administrator. We are working at the staff level

1555
03:02:19,210 --> 03:02:22,681
to get those questions that you have received on social media. We will create a q&a that will address any concerns. We will

1556
03:02:30,455 --> 03:02:32,590
have contact information for staff if they would like to further the conversation or provide input. You will have

1557
03:02:35,761 --> 03:02:37,395
that available by friday on the county website. >> thank you for that. By friday, she will have a q&a

1558
03:02:42,734 --> 03:02:42,734
session up, so you can have the information on what a memorandum

1559
03:02:50,642 --> 03:02:50,642
of understanding is, interlocal agreement and a contract with

1560
03:02:54,646 --> 03:02:54,646
representation of words. There is a lot to do. At this stage, I

1561
03:03:02,954 --> 03:03:05,958
want to make sure and we all want to make sure that we have the opportunity to get truth and facts, because it's too easy to

1562
03:03:09,995 --> 03:03:09,995
play broken telephone. Not intentional, but that's the

1563
03:03:15,967 --> 03:03:17,936
outcome. Where the support of memorandum of understanding, I'm calling the roll. >> I want to make one comment

1564
03:03:26,679 --> 03:03:28,714
for clarification. As we are looking at this property and memorandum of understanding with the city of kyle, I want to

1565
03:03:30,816 --> 03:03:30,816
reiterate to the public, because we had this conversation before.

1566
03:03:38,725 --> 03:03:38,725
this is part of our overall plan for that community. This

1567
03:03:43,663 --> 03:03:43,663
property will be part of that. Probably the largest part of it

1568
03:03:50,069 --> 03:03:53,672
and we are still exploring opportunities on the west and east side to address anywhere that would not fall into the

1569
03:03:56,909 --> 03:03:56,909
area of what this facility will take. I want to reiterate that.

1570
03:04:01,781 --> 03:04:01,781
>> thank you so much. I want to add reinforcement that

1571
03:04:05,784 --> 03:04:05,784
commissioners ingalsbe and cohen have been working with the city

1572
03:04:11,624 --> 03:04:13,659
of kyle's leadership and articulating the footprint being discussed and they have pushed hard to make sure that the

1573
03:04:18,931 --> 03:04:21,868
footprint is as big as it can be for the contract. You are right. We are responsible for the whole thing, so we will make sure that

1574
03:04:25,604 --> 03:04:25,604
you are covered. Commissioners? >> was just going to be asked if

1575
03:04:34,680 --> 03:04:35,981
be given an opportunity to share. >> matthew, then after you. >> health department director

1576
03:04:39,218 --> 03:04:39,218
animal services is part of our department and new division. I

1577
03:04:48,628 --> 03:04:51,198
want to expand that we have been working closely on a lot of numbers and services that we will be offering as a division

1578
03:04:53,500 --> 03:04:55,168
as we are working with commissioners on detailing of plan that fits for our county as commissioner said how this is

1579
03:04:59,305 --> 03:04:59,305
one huge part of our plan , but we don't want to forget the

1580
03:05:07,981 --> 03:05:09,216
remaining components and geographical boundaries and constituents that go along with animal services. We are trying

1581
03:05:13,787 --> 03:05:16,289
to create the best situation for us to be ahead of the game and not behind are trying to play catch-up, but how to set up for

1582
03:05:19,793 --> 03:05:22,696
future and success and all of the lessons throughout this journey, clinical services, sheltering services and all of

1583
03:05:28,735 --> 03:05:31,538
that sort. We think we will set ourselves up for the right plan for that. >> I just want to reiterate what

1584
03:05:36,876 --> 03:05:38,278
commissioner smith said regarding the westside and making sure that we haven't forgot about wimberly and

1585
03:05:40,914 --> 03:05:40,914
driftwood and all of the areas that still need some type of

1586
03:05:44,917 --> 03:05:44,917
services out there, so we are exploring those options. We will

1587
03:05:50,791 --> 03:05:50,791
make sure that we are proactive. If anyone has questions,

1588
03:05:54,895 --> 03:05:54,895
comments or concerns, let one of us know and we will send those

1589
03:06:03,236 --> 03:06:05,205
to the county administrator candace and she will put those into the faq portion of our website. I will be posting on

1590
03:06:08,675 --> 03:06:08,675
all platforms that I can, the link to the faq.

1591
03:06:16,550 --> 03:06:18,218
>> perfect. We have four commissioners each charged with precinct and they are all looking out for your footprint.

1592
03:06:22,689 --> 03:06:24,991
just know that the cohesiveness is in motion and I stated several times, this is important. This is just one of

1593
03:06:29,062 --> 03:06:29,062
the four or five moving parts to this transaction. Call the roll.

1594
03:06:33,400 --> 03:06:33,400
>>

1595
03:06:49,749 --> 03:06:51,618
>> discussion and possible action related to the office space for the texas alcoholic beverage commission, the county

1596
03:06:53,988 --> 03:06:53,988
administrator's office, the siddle civil division of the

1597
03:07:00,127 --> 03:07:04,031
hays county criminal district attorney's office, and veteran services at 111 east san antonio street, san marcos, texas.

1598
03:07:06,300 --> 03:07:06,300
>> moved. >> second.

1599
03:07:10,637 --> 03:07:13,040
>> we have had a conversation about this for years now and they hold a valuable space in this ever-growing county. I met

1600
03:07:21,549 --> 03:07:21,549
with joe from tabc who may be represents statewide and tabc

1601
03:07:31,859 --> 03:07:34,095
has shown a real interest in this footprint and working with us through that. When one piece moves this puzzle, then the rest

1602
03:07:41,769 --> 03:07:43,904
shifts, so moving tabc out and one of the leading conversation points was to provide better services that we are responsible

1603
03:07:50,244 --> 03:07:50,244
for and that is our favorite veteran services director and

1604
03:07:55,350 --> 03:07:55,350
his department to the first floor, so veterans can access

1605
03:08:04,459 --> 03:08:07,061
veteran services without having to go through an elevator or more hindrances. That just ripples into other things.

1606
03:08:14,436 --> 03:08:18,106
conversations and I'm just setting the stage and want to see what commissioner wants to add. >> I do have a detailed motion that I can make.

1607
03:08:25,280 --> 03:08:25,280
>> go ahead. >> authorizing the location of

1608
03:08:29,584 --> 03:08:29,584
offices located in the historic courthouse at 111 east central

1609
03:08:34,722 --> 03:08:34,722
street, san marcos, texas. Texas alcohol beverage commission from

1610
03:08:38,927 --> 03:08:38,927
suite 100 to historical classroom 101 -- room 101.

1611
03:08:46,934 --> 03:08:46,934
veteran services from suite 200 to suite 100, the current suite.

1612
03:08:51,073 --> 03:08:51,073
county administrator's office 204 to 200, the current veteran

1613
03:08:58,713 --> 03:08:58,713
service suite. Precinct 3 satellite office from suite 303

1614
03:09:05,620 --> 03:09:05,620
to 204, kern county administrator's suite. We added

1615
03:09:10,025 --> 03:09:10,025
suite 302, the current space. Suite 303, current commissioners

1616
03:09:18,634 --> 03:09:22,470
precinct as additional office space to the civil division on criminal district attorney's office and this is in addition

1617
03:09:26,274 --> 03:09:26,274
to their current office space. Suite 205 will become flex

1618
03:09:32,914 --> 03:09:35,883
space. The employee break room will remain as is unless otherwise needed in the future.

1619
03:09:39,921 --> 03:09:39,921
>> that's the road map we all have tossed around in our heads.

1620
03:09:45,160 --> 03:09:45,160
is there anything missing? >> this is effective january

1621
03:09:52,701 --> 03:09:52,701
30th. >> effective january 30th. You

1622
03:09:59,241 --> 03:09:59,241
got it. >>

1623
03:10:15,591 --> 03:10:15,591
>> next, executive session items that require a motion.

1624
03:10:21,563 --> 03:10:21,563
>> this is concerning l6, motion to adopt resolution authorize

1625
03:10:26,969 --> 03:10:26,969
these of eminent domain to acquire title 0.0318 acre for my

1626
03:10:37,613 --> 03:10:37,613
soul -- proposed windy hill roadway improvement project

1627
03:10:45,788 --> 03:10:47,623
increasing two and take other appropriate action, parcel 20. >> second. >> please call the roll.

1628
03:10:49,792 --> 03:10:49,792
>>

1629
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>> I knew there was a pocket of them. This is l4. I make a

1630
03:11:09,311 --> 03:11:12,781
motion authorizing countywide operations and administered his office to negotiate a lease agreement with the texas alcoholic beverage commission related to office space located

1631
03:11:17,253 --> 03:11:17,253
at 111 east san antonio street san marcos, texas, 78666.

1632
03:11:23,726 --> 03:11:23,726
>> please call the roll. >>

1633
03:11:31,467 --> 03:11:31,467
>> this is l5 and I would like to make a motion to adopt

1634
03:11:37,073 --> 03:11:39,642
resolution and authorize the use power of eminent domain to acquire the simple title to approximately 0.1681 acre, owned

1635
03:11:45,315 --> 03:11:45,315
by ring company inc. And required for the construction of

1636
03:11:49,920 --> 03:11:49,920
the proposed windy hill road improvement project in precinct

1637
03:11:56,192 --> 03:11:56,192
1, and take other appropriate action, parcel five.

1638
03:12:00,930 --> 03:12:00,930
>> please call the roll. >>

1639
03:12:07,303 --> 03:12:07,303
>> then, judge, I have this concerns l7. I would like to

1640
03:12:15,512 --> 03:12:17,948
make motion to adopt resolution and authorize the use of the power of eminent domain to acquire fee simple title to to

1641
03:12:22,685 --> 03:12:22,685
approximately 0.0633 acre owned by four 303 medical parkway,

1642
03:12:30,560 --> 03:12:32,763
llc, and which is required for the construction of the proposed windy hill road improvement project in precinct 1, and take

1643
03:12:41,571 --> 03:12:43,973
other appropriate action, parcel 41. >> second. >> please call the roll. >>

1644
03:12:53,283 --> 03:12:57,054
>> moved to adjourn. >> was there something before eight? >> no.

1645
03:12:59,890 --> 03:12:59,890
>> moved to adjourn. I