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16 • FINANCEBastrop County Emergency Services District #2 (Bastrop County)

Discussion and possible action on options for legal counsel' (To be discussed early in the meeting) - John Carlton problems and concerns were shared with John carlton of rhe carlton Law Fimr. The background of the problems was discussed' ..r d, ^^,^tL^^ r

Presented in: Bastrop County Emergency Services District #2 Board Meeting - 2025-11-18 on 2025-11-18
Meeting Agenda PDF

Official Roll-Call Vote

Restrains Gov't • 4.4/10 Impact Weight
PASSED (5 - 0)
“Motion to approve Discussion and possible action on options for legal counsel' (To be discussed early in the meeting) - John Carlton problems and concerns were shared with John carlton of rhe carlton Law Fimr. The background of the problems was discussed' ..r d, ^^,^tL^^ r”
DK
Doug Kelsay
Commissioner, Place 1 (Place 1)
YES
JA
James Allen
Commissioner, Place 2 (Place 2)
YES
JB
James Bennett
Commissioner, Place 3 (Place 3)
YES
LC
Larry Crabtree
Commissioner, Place 4 (Place 4)
YES
TC
Thomas Chalmers
Commissioner, Place 5 (Place 5)
YES

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Discussion and possible action on options for legal counsel' (To be discussed early in the meeting) - John Carlton problems and concerns were shared with John carlton of rhe carlton Law Fimr. The background of the problems was discussed' ..r d, ^^,^tL^^ r ^.,. D:* ^-,r ^oooa r.e ' Tommy chalmers moved that the District continue with The carlton Law Firm and cease revlew of other firms. Larry Crabtree seconded. The motion Passed. ,1. Discussion and possible action regarding monthly report from Treasurer: a. Update on payments from Tax-Assessor-Collector and bank balanct:; An update on payments from Tax Assessor-Collector and State Comptrollerwere presented, ttlough October, 2025. This is the end of the fiscal year so these numbers represent the annual results' i. FYTD Property Tax collections were $17,373'01 ii. FYTD Sales Tax payments were $ 174,145.11($174,145'l?for the month) was called to order bY Presiident Office Manager Lisa Eller was reviewed. .,

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 4.4/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, voting YES on measures that cap or reduce ad valorem tax burdens, expand taxpayer exemptions, retire debt early, enforce competitive bidding caps, or remove regulatory/zoning barriers to private property rights earns a positive Pro-Liberty score.