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

Discussion and possibl Chief Gill presented the action on Budget. to the budget. including some quotes / estimates. soft Gill said he had cut o areas in the budget to com budget, it was determi that our estimated Sales T historical trends, and an i James

Presented in: Bastrop County Emergency Services District #2 Board Meeting - 2025-08-19 on 2025-08-19
Meeting Agenda PDF

Official Roll-Call Vote

Restrains Gov't • 5.0/10 Impact Weight
PASSED (5 - 0)
“Motion to approve Discussion and possibl Chief Gill presented the action on Budget. to the budget. including some quotes / estimates. soft Gill said he had cut o areas in the budget to com budget, it was determi that our estimated Sales T historical trends, and an i James ”
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 possibl Chief Gill presented the action on Budget. to the budget. including some quotes / estimates. soft Gill said he had cut o areas in the budget to com budget, it was determi that our estimated Sales T historical trends, and an i James Bennet move<l se of $100,000 would cover these updated Jim Allen seconded. The motion passed. increase the budgeted pense plans and for l4l. Discussion and possible tion on Real Estate Doug Kelsay suggested call the topic into executi President Tommy Chal directed Vice President J include Chief Gill and ice Manager Lisa Eller and At7:44 PM the Board into Executive Session pe allow the Board to disc a real estate investment m At7:53 PM, the Board the Executive Session and taken during the Executi Session, Tommy Chalme Doug Kelsay made a otion to authorize Chief Gi property, not to ex needed. $300,000 to ensure we wil Larry Crabtree The motion passed. T y Chalmers abstained f

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 5.0/10). 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.