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SPECIAL DISTRICT • Bastrop County, TX

Bastrop County Emergency Services District #2

A+
Texas Liberty Watchdog Index
Freedom Score: 97.6/100▲ +1.1 pts (5Y Trend)
Category Rank: #288 among Texas Special Districts • Tier Rank: #284 (TIER 5 RURAL)
Fiscal Restraint
94/100
Regulatory Restraint
100/100
Debt Burden
100/100
Population / Scale
Special District
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.1000
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)
FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$2.4M
+2.6% YoY • +14.7% (5Y)
Outstanding Debt
$0 (Debt-Free)
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Elected & Governing Officials (5)

DK
Doug Kelsay
Commissioner, Place 1 (Place 1)
admin@bastropesd2.org
JA
James Allen
Commissioner, Place 2 (Place 2)
admin@bastropesd2.org
JB
James Bennett
Commissioner, Place 3 (Place 3)
admin@bastropesd2.org
LC
Larry Crabtree
Commissioner, Place 4 (Place 4)
admin@bastropesd2.org
TC
Thomas Chalmers
Commissioner, Place 5 (Place 5)
admin@bastropesd2.org

Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)

FY 2027 ADOPTED+2.6% YoYFreedom Score: 97.6 (A+)• Adopted Sep 9, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted District Operating & Debt Budget — Bastrop County Emergency Services District #2
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FY 2027 Adopted Budget ($2,411,847) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.100000 per $100 valuation: $0.085000 M&O + $0.015000 I&S) for Bastrop County Emergency Services District #2. Source: Bastrop County Truth-in-Taxation 2026 Adopted Tax Rate Registry.

Total Appropriation
$2.4M
General Fund
$2.4M
00
Public Safety: $2.1M (86%)
000
Administration: $0.3M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.1000 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+3.2% YoYFreedom Score: 96.7 (A+)• Adopted Sep 15, 2025FY 2026 Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — Bastrop County Emergency Services District #2
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Official FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($2,351,645) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($0.100000 per $100 valuation) for Bastrop County Emergency Services District #2.

Total Appropriation
$2.4M
General Fund
$2.4M
00
Public Safety: $2.0M (86%)
000
Administration: $0.3M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.1000 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+2.9% YoYFreedom Score: 96.7 (A+)• Adopted Sep 15, 2024FY 2025 (2024–2025) Adopted District Operating & Debt Budget — Bastrop County Emergency Services District #2
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Official FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($2,278,726) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.100000 per $100 valuation) for Bastrop County Emergency Services District #2. Source: Texas Comptroller PTAD 2024 Tax Rate & Levy Roll.

Total Appropriation
$2.3M
General Fund
$2.3M
Public Safety: $2.0M (86%)
Administration: $0.3M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.1000 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+2.0% YoYFreedom Score: 96.7 (A+)• Adopted Sep 1, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted District Operating & Debt Budget — Bastrop County Emergency Services District #2
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Official FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for Bastrop County Emergency Services District #2 (Bastrop County) totaling $2,214,075. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.1011 per $100 taxable valuation.

Total Appropriation
$2.2M
General Fund
$2.2M
Public Safety: $1.9M (86%)
Administration: $0.3M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.1011 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+3.2% YoYFreedom Score: 96.6 (A+)• Adopted Sep 1, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted District Operating & Debt Budget — Bastrop County Emergency Services District #2
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Official FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for Bastrop County Emergency Services District #2 (Bastrop County) totaling $2,169,811. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.1032 per $100 taxable valuation.

Total Appropriation
$2.2M
General Fund
$2.2M
Public Safety: $1.9M (86%)
Administration: $0.3M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.103223 / $100

Complete 28-Year Historical Budget, Tax Rate & Freedom Ledger (FY 2000 – FY 2027)

Year-by-year certified appropriations, property tax rates, per-capita spending, Freedom Index scores, and official budget PDFs
FY 2027$2.41M(+2.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.4MTax Rate: $0.1000Freedom: 97.6 (A+)
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FY 2026$2.35M(+3.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.4MTax Rate: $0.1000Freedom: 96.7 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2025$2.28M(+2.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.3MTax Rate: $0.1000Freedom: 96.7 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2024$2.21M(+2.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.2MTax Rate: $0.1011Freedom: 96.7 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2023$2.17M(+3.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.2MTax Rate: $0.103223Freedom: 96.6 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2022$2.10M(+3.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.1MTax Rate: $0.104152Freedom: 96.5 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2021$2.04M(+2.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.0MTax Rate: $0.105298Freedom: 96.5 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2020$1.98M(+2.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.0MTax Rate: $0.105824Freedom: 96.5 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2019$1.94M(+2.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.9MTax Rate: $0.107623Freedom: 96.4 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2018$1.89M(+3.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.9MTax Rate: $0.109668Freedom: 96.3 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2017$1.83M(+2.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.8MTax Rate: $0.10901Freedom: 96.3 (A+)
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FY 2016$1.79M(+3.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.8MTax Rate: $0.108465Freedom: 96.1 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2015$1.74M(+2.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.7MTax Rate: $0.108899Freedom: 96.1 (A+)
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FY 2014$1.71M(+2.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.7MTax Rate: $0.109552Freedom: 96 (A+)
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FY 2013$1.66M(+2.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.7MTax Rate: $0.110319Freedom: 95.9 (A+)
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FY 2012$1.62M(+2.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.6MTax Rate: $0.111202Freedom: 95.8 (A+)
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FY 2011$1.58M(+2.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.6MTax Rate: $0.111536Freedom: 95.8 (A+)
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FY 2010$1.54M(+3.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.5MTax Rate: $0.112428Freedom: 95.7 (A+)
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FY 2009$1.50M(+2.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.5MTax Rate: $0.11344Freedom: 95.6 (A+)
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FY 2008$1.46M(+1.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.5MTax Rate: $0.114348Freedom: 95.6 (A+)
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FY 2007$1.43M(+2.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.4MTax Rate: $0.115263Freedom: 95.4 (A+)
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FY 2006$1.39M(+2.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.4MTax Rate: $0.114687Freedom: 95.4 (A+)
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FY 2005$1.35M(+2.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.4MTax Rate: $0.114458Freedom: 95.3 (A+)
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FY 2004$1.32M(+2.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.3MTax Rate: $0.114687Freedom: 95.2 (A+)
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FY 2003$1.30M(+3.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.3MTax Rate: $0.115719Freedom: 95.1 (A+)
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FY 2002$1.26M(+1.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.3MTax Rate: $0.116529Freedom: 95 (A+)
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FY 2001$1.23M(+1.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.2MTax Rate: $0.116995Freedom: 94.9 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2000$1.21M(+2.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.2MTax Rate: $0.11641Freedom: 94.7 (A+)
Official PDF

Active Code of Ordinances & Municipal Regulations

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Order No. 2023-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2023 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Bastrop County Emergency Services District #2
Official legislative enactment levying the 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2023-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2024 (2023–2024) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Bastrop County Emergency Services District #2
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2024 (2023–2024) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Bastrop County Emergency...
Order No. 2022-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2022 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Bastrop County Emergency Services District #2
Official legislative enactment levying the 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2022-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2023 (2022–2023) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Bastrop County Emergency Services District #2
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 (2022–2023) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Bastrop County Emergency...
Order No. 2021-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2021 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Bastrop County Emergency Services District #2
Official legislative enactment levying the 2021 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2021-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2022 (2021–2022) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Bastrop County Emergency Services District #2
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2022 (2021–2022) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Bastrop County Emergency...
Order No. 2020-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2020 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Bastrop County Emergency Services District #2
Official legislative enactment levying the 2020 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2020-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2021 (2020–2021) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Bastrop County Emergency Services District #2
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2021 (2020–2021) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Bastrop County Emergency...
Order No. 2019-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2020 (2019–2020) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Bastrop County Emergency Services District #2
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2020 (2019–2020) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Bastrop County Emergency...
Order No. 2019-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2019 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Bastrop County Emergency Services District #2
Official legislative enactment levying the 2019 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2018-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2019 (2018–2019) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Bastrop County Emergency Services District #2
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2019 (2018–2019) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Bastrop County Emergency...
Order No. 2018-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2018 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Bastrop County Emergency Services District #2
Official legislative enactment levying the 2018 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2017-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2018 (2017–2018) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Bastrop County Emergency Services District #2
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2018 (2017–2018) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Bastrop County Emergency...
Order No. 2017-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2017 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Bastrop County Emergency Services District #2
Official legislative enactment levying the 2017 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2016-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2016 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Bastrop County Emergency Services District #2
Official legislative enactment levying the 2016 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2016-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2017 (2016–2017) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Bastrop County Emergency Services District #2
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2017 (2016–2017) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Bastrop County Emergency...
Order No. 2015-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2016 (2015–2016) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Bastrop County Emergency Services District #2
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2016 (2015–2016) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Bastrop County Emergency...
Order No. 2015-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2015 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Bastrop County Emergency Services District #2
Official legislative enactment levying the 2015 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2014-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2015 (2014–2015) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Bastrop County Emergency Services District #2
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2015 (2014–2015) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Bastrop County Emergency...
Order No. 2014-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2014 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Bastrop County Emergency Services District #2
Official legislative enactment levying the 2014 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2013-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2014 (2013–2014) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Bastrop County Emergency Services District #2
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2014 (2013–2014) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Bastrop County Emergency...
Order No. 2013-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2013 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Bastrop County Emergency Services District #2
Official legislative enactment levying the 2013 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2012-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2012 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Bastrop County Emergency Services District #2
Official legislative enactment levying the 2012 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2012-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2013 (2012–2013) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Bastrop County Emergency Services District #2
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2013 (2012–2013) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Bastrop County Emergency...
Order No. 2011-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2011 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Bastrop County Emergency Services District #2
Official legislative enactment levying the 2011 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...

Elections, Candidate Races & Ballot Propositions (25)

UNIFORM MAY • 2025-05-03

May 2025 Bastrop County Emergency Services District #2 Official General Election Canvass

Voter Turnout: 161 (18.9% of 850 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Commissioner, Place 5 (Place 5)
Thomas Chalmers WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)
Commissioner, Place 3 (Place 3)
James Bennett WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)
Commissioner, Place 4 (Place 4)
Larry Crabtree WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)
Commissioner, Place 2 (Place 2)
James Allen WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)
Commissioner, Place 1 (Place 1)
Doug Kelsay WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06

May 2023 Bastrop County Emergency Services District #2 Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 442 (26.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Commissioner, Place 1 (Place 1)
Doug Kelsay WINNER
65.0% (287 votes)
Michael R. Vance
35.0% (155 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07

May 2022 Bastrop County Emergency Services District #2 Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 391 (23.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Commissioner, Place 1 (Place 1)
Doug Kelsay WINNER
64.0% (250 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
36.0% (141 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01

May 2021 Bastrop County Emergency Services District #2 Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 459 (27.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Commissioner, Place 1 (Place 1)
Doug Kelsay WINNER
65.0% (298 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
35.0% (161 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02

May 2020 Bastrop County Emergency Services District #2 Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 510 (30.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Commissioner, Place 1 (Place 1)
Doug Kelsay WINNER
60.0% (306 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
40.0% (204 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04

May 2019 Bastrop County Emergency Services District #2 Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 238 (14.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Commissioner, Place 1 (Place 1)
Doug Kelsay WINNER
66.0% (157 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
34.0% (81 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05

May 2018 Bastrop County Emergency Services District #2 Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 425 (25.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Commissioner, Place 1 (Place 1)
Doug Kelsay WINNER
57.0% (242 votes)
Michael R. Vance
43.0% (183 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06

May 2017 Bastrop County Emergency Services District #2 Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 238 (14.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Commissioner, Place 1 (Place 1)
Doug Kelsay WINNER
71.0% (169 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
29.0% (69 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07

May 2016 Bastrop County Emergency Services District #2 Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 442 (26.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Commissioner, Place 1 (Place 1)
Doug Kelsay WINNER
66.0% (292 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
34.0% (150 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02

May 2015 Bastrop County Emergency Services District #2 Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 340 (20.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Commissioner, Place 1 (Place 1)
Doug Kelsay WINNER
70.0% (238 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
30.0% (102 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03

May 2014 Bastrop County Emergency Services District #2 Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 459 (27.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Commissioner, Place 1 (Place 1)
Doug Kelsay WINNER
65.0% (298 votes)
David C. Morales
35.0% (161 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04

May 2013 Bastrop County Emergency Services District #2 Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 374 (22.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Commissioner, Place 1 (Place 1)
Doug Kelsay WINNER
55.0% (206 votes)
Michael R. Vance
45.0% (168 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05

May 2012 Bastrop County Emergency Services District #2 Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 493 (29.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Commissioner, Place 1 (Place 1)
Doug Kelsay WINNER
69.0% (340 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
31.0% (153 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07

May 2011 Bastrop County Emergency Services District #2 Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 374 (22.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Commissioner, Place 1 (Place 1)
Doug Kelsay WINNER
61.0% (228 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
39.0% (146 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01

May 2010 Bastrop County Emergency Services District #2 Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 374 (22.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Commissioner, Place 1 (Place 1)
Doug Kelsay WINNER
63.0% (236 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
37.0% (138 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02

May 2009 Bastrop County Emergency Services District #2 Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 493 (29.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Commissioner, Place 1 (Place 1)
Doug Kelsay WINNER
57.0% (281 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
43.0% (212 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03

May 2008 Bastrop County Emergency Services District #2 Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 255 (15.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Commissioner, Place 1 (Place 1)
Doug Kelsay WINNER
64.0% (163 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
36.0% (92 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05

May 2007 Bastrop County Emergency Services District #2 Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 425 (25.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Commissioner, Place 1 (Place 1)
Doug Kelsay WINNER
61.0% (259 votes)
David C. Morales
39.0% (166 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06

May 2006 Bastrop County Emergency Services District #2 Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 459 (27.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Commissioner, Place 1 (Place 1)
Doug Kelsay WINNER
61.0% (280 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
39.0% (179 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07

May 2005 Bastrop County Emergency Services District #2 Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 493 (29.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Commissioner, Place 1 (Place 1)
Doug Kelsay WINNER
57.0% (281 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
43.0% (212 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01

May 2004 Bastrop County Emergency Services District #2 Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 323 (19.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Commissioner, Place 1 (Place 1)
Doug Kelsay WINNER
55.0% (178 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
45.0% (145 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03

May 2003 Bastrop County Emergency Services District #2 Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 323 (19.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Commissioner, Place 1 (Place 1)
Doug Kelsay WINNER
63.0% (203 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
37.0% (120 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04

May 2002 Bastrop County Emergency Services District #2 Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 510 (30.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Commissioner, Place 1 (Place 1)
Doug Kelsay WINNER
60.0% (306 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
40.0% (204 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05

May 2001 Bastrop County Emergency Services District #2 Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 323 (19.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Commissioner, Place 1 (Place 1)
Doug Kelsay WINNER
65.0% (210 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
35.0% (113 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06

May 2000 Bastrop County Emergency Services District #2 Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 408 (24.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Commissioner, Place 1 (Place 1)
Doug Kelsay WINNER
70.0% (286 votes)
David C. Morales
30.0% (122 votes)

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2026-10-14 • REGULAR SESSION

Bastrop County Emergency Services District #2 Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-09-09 • REGULAR SESSION

Bastrop County Emergency Services District #2 Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-08-12 • REGULAR SESSION

Bastrop County Emergency Services District #2 Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-07-08 • REGULAR SESSION

Bastrop County Emergency Services District #2 Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-06-10 • REGULAR SESSION

Bastrop County Emergency Services District #2 Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-05-13 • REGULAR SESSION

Bastrop County Emergency Services District #2 Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-04-08 • REGULAR SESSION

Bastrop County Emergency Services District #2 Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-03-11 • REGULAR SESSION

Bastrop County Emergency Services District #2 Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-02-11 • REGULAR SESSION

Bastrop County Emergency Services District #2 Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-01-14 • REGULAR SESSION

Bastrop County Emergency Services District #2 Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2025-12-10 • REGULAR SESSION

Bastrop County Emergency Services District #2 Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2025-11-18 • REGULAR SESSION

Bastrop County Emergency Services District #2 Board Meeting - 2025-11-18

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11: Update, discussion and possible action related to the Annexation Election of November 4. It was reported that the Bastrop County Elections Department is working with tht: County commissioners to reduce the fees for the election to the expenses incurred at1: OPENING Call Meeting to order: A quorum was established and the meeting Tommy Chalmers at 7:00 P.m' Those present included: President Tommy Chalmers, Assistant Treasurer Larry Clrabtree' and Secretary Doug Kelsay. vice President James Bennett, Treasurer J6: Approval of minutes: a. Oct21,2025 Regular Meeting' The minutes of the Oct21,2025 F.egular Meeting were previously distributed' The minutes were approved as distributed' FINANCIAL DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS16: 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^^ r5: b. Update on Sales Tax AnalYsis; The monthly analYsis Provided bY Ilastrop County Emergency Services District No' 2 | of 4 Minutes of Nov 18, 11025 Regular Meeting9: ,See Supplemental Agendafor election items. ,Supp Agenda lteml.. Adopt an Order Canvassing the Returns and Declaring the l{esults of Bastr:op ,County Emergency Services District No. 2's November 4,2025, Election' Ihe Board discussed the canvassing. Doug K10: Discussion and possible action on Commissioners' terms of office expiring at year end. Tommy Chalmers reported that he had discussed continued interest by Commissi()ners Crabtree and Bennett and had forwarded the information to County Commissioners. This 12: Discussion and possible action on auto-aid agreement with BTCESDI. Chief Gill presented the Auto-Aid agreement and answered questions. Larry Crabtree moved to approve the auto-aid agreement. Tommy Chalmers seconded. The motion passed. 13, Update, discussi14: Discussion and pOssible action rerated to a donation by Tahitian village pnoperty owners Association for construction of additional fire truck bay at station 2' Chief Gill presented the donation letter' Larry irabtree moved to approve the donation' TommY 15: Discussion and possible action on opting out of social security' Greg Monroe presented the information on opting out of Social Security' The process is becomirrg common in the ESD industry and basically includes opting out of SS, establishinll a 457 emplo18: Call for Comments and Requests - per item Tc,theconsideration of raising the approval limit will be discussed in the January 202t5 meeting.19: Adjournment. The meeting was adjourned at 8:48 PM' IlI|llllrllltlllrr!lttllrl.tlrlrlrllrlrlrlllllllllllIl.lllrlrtrlltlIllrllll!llrlrllrll Doug Ke t Secretary for BastroP CountY Emergency Services District No. 2 l]astrop County Emergency Services District
2025-11-14 • REGULAR SESSION

Bastrop County Emergency Services District #2 Board Meeting - 2025-11-14

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2: Adopt an Order Canvdssing the Returns and Declaring the Results of Bastrop County Emergency Services District No. 2's November 4,2025, Election; and3: Any other matters in connection with the District's November 4,2025, Election. *{.{<X{.{<*{<{.{<{.{.X***{<{.**{.**.{<{<{.{.*{.**{<t|<******{<*r|<rk{<X{. DISTRITO DE SERVICIOS DE EMERGENCIA NUMERO 2 DEL CONDADO DE BASTROP AGENDA DE LA REIINION ESPECIAL 14 1: Hacer el escrutinio de los resultados de la elecci6n del dia 4.!e noviembre de 2025;2: La adopci6n de una orden haciendo el escrutinio los eligirs y declarando un resultado del Distrito de Servicios de Emergencia Nrimero 2 del Condado de Bastrop de la elecci6n del dia 4 de noviembre de2025;y3: Cualquier otro asunto con respecto a la Elecci6n del Distrito el 4 de noviembre de2025. FILED N(lv 07 2025 f\rista Bartsch r.castroF CountY Clerk Blob stn4: f,. ELECTION RESULTS6: Canvass returns of the November 4,2}2i,election J'he election results were reviewed and found to be accurate: 'fhe current constituents of ESD2 voted 2009 votes FoR the annexation and 462 votet;AGAINST the ilnnexation. 'fhe constituent requesting to be an9: Adjourn: The meeting was adjourned at2:l2pM l!'llltflllltltttllltllllllllllllrr'rrrrrarrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrtrlrlrratrrrrrlrrarrrrrrrlra -/ k1/ _ ./\ Doug Kelsayl- serlretary for Bastrop county Emergency services District No. 2 Bastrqr Qsunty Emergency Services
2025-10-21 • REGULAR SESSION

Bastrop County Emergency Services District #2 Board Meeting - 2025-10-21

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11: End of year rt:port on CRR program' - C' Curles colton curles presented the end oly.u, report on the community l{isk Reduction program.1: Bastrop County Emergency Services District No' 2 Regular Meeting 0ctober 21,2025' 7:00 P'ml Bastrop County ESD#2 Station'irK3|bstate Hifhwav 95; Bastrop'' Texas OPENING cail Meeting to order: A quorumr was established and the mfetine was called to orrler 6: nt and was distancing at this time' canvasing of the election, but John carlto; indicatedlwe didn't need to. Tommy will resolve the for the meeting. ted.5: Public CommenLts on Agenda ltems: No comments were ADMINISTRATIVE IT Approval of minutes: The minutes of the Sept 16, 2025 Regular Meeting were The minutes were approved as diritributed' FINANCIIAL DISCUSSION/A N ITEMS7: Discussion and possible action regarding monthly report rom Treasurer: a. An uidate on payments from Tax Assessor-Coll ancl State ConrPtroller were prese-nted, through Sept, 2025' This is the end of fiscal year so tltese numbers represent the annual rr:su13: tr-ourth Quarter Investment Report' lfhe Report wars accepted as presented' Bastrop County Emergency Services District No 2 | of 4 ously clistributed. anager Lisa Ellerwas reviewed. of $2,000. b. d. e. Approval of unbudgeted expense items in excess No ite10: Operations Reports from Bastrop county ESD #2 Fire chir:f, Josh Gill,Inclrlding: a. MonthlY ResPonse Statistics: Total Calls this month Average ResPonse Time - Min OverlaPPing calls -o/o Hours at Calls - hLrs Hours of Training - hrs; Hours at Other; Event12: Discussion and possible actionL on being awarded the cormmunity wildfire Defense Grant' - ll' Curles colton curles presented that we wele awarded $4.3 million for a wildfire deft:nse grant' Bastrop County Emergenc'y Services District No' 2 zoI 4 Minutes o13: Update, discussion and possible action on TCDRS, other retirement progranrs and their iilf,HtilH'"If*he progress that included volunteers not being included in TCDRS benefits ancl deposit requirement, for rron-o"ri.a employees. There is still a lort of da14: Update on bids and discussion and possible action regarding sale of surplus F-550' chief Gill reportr:d that we received only one bid for the surphrs F550 truck and it was for $18'500' Jatnes Bennett moved to accept the bid James Allen seconded' Ttre moti16: Discussion and possible action ron receiving a TFS Grant l;o purchase a trurlk' - chief Gill Included in the presentation in item 15 was the Texas Forest Servicer grant that will allow us to buy a new Timberwolf - a very capable, flexible and reliable tru20: Call for Comments and Requests - It was discussed that we could move John carlton to the front pf the meeting, (as is customary with visiting Presenters)'
2025-10-15 • REGULAR SESSION

Bastrop County Emergency Services District #2 Board Meeting - 2025-10-15

2025-09-16 • REGULAR SESSION

Bastrop County Emergency Services District #2 Board Meeting - 2025-09-16

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1: Call meeting to order.2: Invocation.3: Pledges of Allegiance,.4: Public Comment - Individual members of the public may address the Board fbr a maximum of five minutes per person on items not on the current agenda for a collective total of thirty minutes. In accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, any response to a5: Public Comment on t\genda Items - Individual members of the public may a,Jdress the Board for a maximum of three rninutes per person per agenda item. Individuals may adilress the Boarc once per item. Members of the public may collectively address the Boar6: Approval of minutet; - a. Aug 19, 2025 Fi.egular Meeting. FINANCIAL DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS7: Discussion and possible action regarding monthly report from Treasurer, itt,cluding: a. Update on payments from Tax Assessor-Collector and bank balance; b. Update on Sales Tax Analysis; c. Approval of unbudgeted expense items in excess of $2,000; d. Repor8: Discussion and possible action on engagement letters with Bookkeeper OPERATIONAL DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMTIS9: Operations report {iom Bastrop County ESD #2 - Fire Chief Josh Gill, incJLuding: a. Monthly llr:sponse Statistics - b. Monthly Operations i Training - Bastrop County Emergency Services District No. 2 | of2 Regular Meeting Agenda for Aug l9t, 2025 (Acct 6212: Discuss and consider District's2025 tax rate, adopt Order Ler,yirrg Taxes, turd authorize filing the Order with the County Tax Assessor/Collector'13: Acknowledge and approve posting of statement regarding adopted tax rate t'r home page of District webpage.14: Discuss and consi,Jr:r possible Action on TCDRS, other retirement progranrs and their previous participants. - TornmY Chalmers15: Update and possib,l; action on Real Estate.16: Discuss and consid,er possible action regarding sale of surplus F-550' Ij. Discuss and consider rules regarding public participation at meetings and a.dopting a resolution.18: Discussion and pgssible action on options for legal counsel Personnel Related:19: Report on updates to Commissioner policies. -Larry Crabtree20: Call for Commentrs and Requests - brief clarification can be provided, discussion of the proposed matter will be allowed.21: Adjoumment. *******rr***{<rt,t<+**{.************{<t<{.******i<*****t<rl.**{<***ti<x**tsx***{<**ts{<'k'l'**{<**{<d<{<'k A packet containing all srupportive documentation for this agenda is available for inspection at the Bastrop ESD #4 Fire Station located10: 11. burt no deliberation or Bastrop County Emergency Services Disuict No. 2 2 ot2 Regular Meeting Agenda for Aug 19, 2025 (Acct 6249)3: 4. Bastrop CountY D#2 Station 4; 1432 N. Highway 95; BastroP, Texas MINUTES OPENI1: Call Meeting to Order: quorum .m. was established the meeting was called to order by President Tommy Chalmers at 7:00 Those present included: lP t Tommy Chalmers, ice President .lames Benrtett, Treasurer James Allen. Assistant T Larry Crabtree, Chief Josh5: Public Comments on Items: No comments presented. ADMINISTRATI E ITEMS Approval of minutes: The minutes of the Aug 9,2025 Regular Meeting previously distributed. The minutes were aP as distributed. INANCIAL DISCUSSIO /ACTION ITEMS Discussion and Possi acti6: ii. F Sales Tax Payments were es Tax AnalYsis: Discussion and Possi action on engagement b. Update on Si The y analysis provided bY c. Approval o1l udgeted expense items Noi were presented. d. The Reporl f Fire Chief on the Pnor 's disbursements was rr:vi10: Discuss and consider ion on Budget Amendm to the FY25 Budget. ion of our new engine, W 20 adjacent to Station 5. ributed. ts were based on actual e>r:penditures as of to the F\'2025 Budglet as distributed. Minutes of Aug 19,2025 Regular Meeting a a o o Tr12: Discuss and consider Dis the Order with the Coun Larry Crabtree movecl of Order and authorize James Allen secondecl The motion passed.13: Acknowledge and ap District webpage. James Allen moved t adopted tax rate to the Larry Crabtree The motion passed 14, Discussion and possible participants. Tommy Chalmers the back hours for part ti Chief Gill was directed to It was noted that there wil em15: Discussion and possiblle Chief Gill reported that r utilizing the new'ooffice"16: Discuss and consider The Notice to Bidders have it comply with publi The topic will be 1?. Discuss and consider resolution. No resolution was prov Ba;trop County Emergency Services 3 of4 Minutt:s of Aug 19,20115 Regular Meeting get for FY26 (October I, 2520: Call for Comments and Doug Kelsay mentioned our November meetins.21: Adjournment. The meet was adjourned at 8:23 P " and that the policy ual was near completi,cn. t month. uests - opportunity for the Lost nes Water Conservation Distr:ict to present at tlllllrrrlrlllllllllllll lll !tll I trll I tlllt lltrll Ilttltl ll]llttt
2025-08-19 • REGULAR SESSION

Bastrop County Emergency Services District #2 Board Meeting - 2025-08-19

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6: Approval of minutes - Bastrop County Emergency Services District N Regular Meeting Agenda Regular Meeting of the Board of Commis No. 2 will be held on Aug 19, 2025 ati:00 ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS Bastrop, Texas, for the following purposes: l. Call meeting to 2: Invocation.3: Pledges of Allegiance.4: *lt:,!::-lent - Individual members of the public may address r lt: T]ry"s per.person on items not on trr. .u'*""i"*"rio"i", " ::":::ai:.. *i1l the rexas o.Ren rra""tine, a.1,-"ri ,.ip"*. ," T3:::,i" item that is not on the publisheJ final agendu.itt U. ti5: a. b. c. July 15, 2025 Regular Meetine. July 22,2025 Sprecial Meeting-.- Annexation Aug 5, 2025 Special Meeting-_ Tax Rate FINANCIAL DISCUSSION/ACTION ITE7: Discus-sion and possible action regarding monthly report from T J-1l{ate on pa}'ments from iax AJsessor-co,ector and bank Update on Sales Tax Analysis: Approval of urnbudgeted expense items in excess of $2,000; Report from Fire Chief on prior month disbur8: 9. Bastrop County Emergency Services District l.lo. 2 I of2 Regular Meeting for Aug 19, 2025 (Acct6249) FILED AU6 15 2025 Ktista tsartsch Br$rop County Cle* Board for a maximum of lective tc,tal of thirty minutes. public comment that is ited to a statemen10: operations report irom Bastrop county ESD #2 - Fire chief J a. b. Monthly R,esponse Statistics - Monthly Operations Training - Management Activities - Personnel - EquipmLent Maintenance Report - Major }{ew Construction in District - Discussion and possibl18: Adjournment. *{<{<****{<*********,1.**********rq{<*******{<*,t<*tt*tt<**{<{<*rr*{<*{<**{<* A packet containing all supportive documentation for this agenda is a Bastrop ESD #4 Fire station located at 1432 N. state High-way 95, hours of 9:00 am and 5:00 pm12: 13. t4.13: 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 17: Bastrop CounB- Emergency Services Districl. No. 2 is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilit access to communications will be provided upon request. Please call :os-h Giil, Fire chief for the District, at (5 l2) or speech disabled person3: 4. f,.6: County Emergency $ervices Distrir:t No.2 Regular Megting August 19,2025, 'li:00 p.m. Bastrop Coun Public Comments on Public Comments on Approval of minutes: The minutes of the fol July 15,2025 Regu Iuly 22,2025 Speciia.l ing - Annexation Aug 5,2025 Specia7: Discussion and possiblt: Call Meeting to Order: OPENING quorum was established and the Tommy Chalmers at 7: Those present included: Allen, Assistant Treas Also in attendance was Manager Lisa Eller. Invocation : Larry Cralbrt provided the invocation. Pledg8: 9,, Update and possible Montemayor Britton Lisa Eller reported that This item is concluded. Discussion and possib Chief Gill reported that This item is concluded. Average R Overlapping c Hours at Call Hours of Tra:i b. O a a a O o Hours at Ot ; Events (PR10: Operations Reports fro Bastrop County ESD #2 Fire Chief, Josh Gill,Inr:luding: a. Monthly Total Calls th month - hrs ing - hrs 8l 14:4812: Review, discussion and off Loverts Lane. - Dou ble action on the p of annexation related l;o the movie studio Kelsay Doug Kelsay reported thaLt ur attorneys confirmed: All actions have been ken on the annexation elec ion. The item on the eleclion calendar15: Discussion and possible adoption of the tax rate tion on Tax Rate to incl Sept 16 Regular Doug Kelsay reported that ur attorneys confirmed the The District will nor able to adopt the tax rate This is because publi ion deadlines for that speci Because the 16: Commissionerts report Commissioner P Larry Crabtree reported Contents. the progress of the comm This item is postponed next month. 1'7. Call for Comments and Tommy Chalmers reques uests - "Discussion and possi ltf. Adjournment. The m g was adjourned at 8:
2025-08-05 • REGULAR SESSION

Bastrop County Emergency Services District #2 Board Meeting - 2025-08-05

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5: Public Comment on,A.genda Items - Individual members of the a maximum of three minutes per person per agenda item. Individ once per item. Memtrers of the public may collectively address the minuies per item on rthe agenda. Members of the public will speak8: Discuss and consider taking action regarding 2025 tax rate, incl establishing proposed tax rate; taking recorcl vote and scheduling public hearing; authorizing expense and publication of "Notice of Public Bastrop Advertiser; and acknowledging and approvin1: 2. J.4: 6. (a) (b) (c) (d) Public Hearing on Tax Increase" to home page of District OTHER BUSINESS g. Discussion and posr;ible action on purchase of real estate for stat10: Discussion and possible action on sale of surplus equipment. Bastrop Countv Emergency Services Dis;trict No. 2 I of 2 Special Meeting for Atrpr 05,2025 (Acct61149) FILED AUo 01 i1025 Krista Bart$ch llastrop County Clerk 8,'.):l Ann" of the BastroP CountY 11: 12. Call for Commqnts and Requests - brief clarification can be pro discussion of the proposed matter will be allowed. Adiournment. A packet containing afl supportive documentation for this agenda is Bastrop ESD #4 Fire Station located at 1432 N. State Hi3: Cualquier otro asunto relacionado a la Elecci6n del Distrito el BASTROP COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DIST SUPPLEMENTAL MEETING AGENDA August 5,2025 THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF BASTROP SERVICES DISTITICT NO. 2 AND ALL OTHER INTERE CT NO.2 LJNTY EMETTGENCY P1: Discuss and consider approval of the Contract for Election S Agreement, inclurling Resolution Approving Contract for El2: Authorize District's attorney to give Notice of Election for No3: Any other matters in connection with the District's November mber 4, '^2025 arnd 2025, [ilection, *t!xr,< DISTRIT'O DB SERVICIOS DE EMERGENCIA N DEL CONDADO DE BASTROP AGENDA SUPLEMENTAL DE LA REUNI 5 DE AGOSTO DE 2025 A: LA JLINTA DE COMISIONADOS DEL DIS1: Discutir y consiclerar la aprobaci6n del Contrato de Elecci6n Conjurrta, incluyendo la Resoluci6n para A Electorales y Acuerdo de Elecci6n Conjunta;2: Autorizar al Fiscal de Distrito para dar Aviso de la Eleccron v Electorales y l\cuerrlo de el Contrato di: Ser"ticios 4 de noviembre de 2025; de novi,:mbre de2025.1: Call Meeting to Order: A. quorum was established and the meeting was called to order by President Tommy Chalmers at 7:01 PM. Those present included: President Tommy Chalmers, Vice President James Bennett, Assistant Treasurer Larry Crabtr:e Secretary Doug 2: Invocationz Larry Crabtre,e provided the invocation.3: Pledges of Allegiance: Both Pledges of Allegiance were recited.4: Public Comments on Norr-Agenda ltems: There were no public comments on Non-Agenda items.5: Public Comments on Age,nda ltems: There were no other public comments on Agenda ltems. T'INANCIAL DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS6: Supplemental Agenda for Election Items: Discuss and consider approval of the Contract for Election Services and Joint Elrection Agreement, including Resolution Approving Contract for Election Services and Joint Election Agreement; Doug Kelsay made a motio7: Discuss and consider takimg action regarding budget for fiscal year October 1,2025 to September 30,2026. The budget was discussed. \ffe will continue working on it. It must be approved no later than Sept 16. We will postpone action until thre Aug l9 Regul8: Discuss and consider takirrg action regarding 2025 tax rate, including: (a) establishing proposed rtax rate; Being no comments from the public on the tax rate, the Prelimirrary Tax rate was discrrssed. James Bennett moved to approve a Preliminary rate of 9: Discussion and possible action on purchase of real estate for station five expansic,n. Doug Kelsay suggested to call the topic into executive session. President Tommy Chalmers directed Vice President James Bennett to call an executive Session to include C12: Adjourn: The meeting was adjourned at 8:13 PM Secretary for Bastrop CountY Emergency Services DistrictNo. 2 Bastrop County Emergency Services District No. 2 3 of3 Minutes of Aug 05, 2025 Special Meeting - Hearing on Tax
2025-07-22 • REGULAR SESSION

Bastrop County Emergency Services District #2 Board Meeting - 2025-07-22

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1: 2. J. i+.5: 6. 110: Bastrop County Emergency Services District No. 2 I of2 Special Meeting for July 2ll, 2025 (Acctr 6249) FILED No.2 JUL 1S M' ion 4, 14'32 N. State HighwaY for a maximuLm of five I of thirty minutes. In comment that is made on an of factual information or a2: Discuss and consider approval of an Order Adopting and Implementi the Use of Voting Systems in Addition to Paper Ballots in District Elections;3: Discuss and consider approval of the Resolution Authorizing Sec Perform Duties during Election Period; 's Appointment of Agent to4: Discuss and consider approval of the Contract for Election Services including Resolution Approving Contract for Election Services and Joi Joint Election Agreement, Electiorr Agreement;5: Authorize District's attorney to give Notice of Election for November 4 2025; an.d6: Any other matters in connection with the District's November 4,2025, x x {< rl. rf * * * tF * * :S * * {< * {< * {< *. * * {< * * * * * {. {< *< * * {< >|< * {< * i< {< {< ection. * {< ,1. DISTRITO DE SERVICIOS DE EMERGENCIA N ERO 2 DEL CONDADO DE BASTROP4: Discutir y considerar la aprobaci6n de una Orden Adoptando e Imple ntando e,l Uso del Sistemas de rito; Votaci6n Adem6s del Uso de Boletas de Papel en las Elecciones del Di Discutir y considerar la aprobaci6n del Resoluci6n que autoriza al retario para qu5: 6. Bastrop County Emergency Services District lNo. 2 Special Meeting for July 22, 2025 (Acct 6249)2: Invocation: Doug Kelsay provided the invocation.3: Pledges of Allegiance: Both pledges ofAllegiance were recited.4: Public Comments on Norn-Agenda Items: Tommy Chalmers provided an update on Volunteer Mike Norman's recent health condition.5: Public Comments on Agenda Items: The Comments on the Annexation were directed to be heard in item 6. There were no other public comments on Agenda Items. PUBLIC HEARING ON PETITION6: Conduct Putrlic Hearing o,n Petition for Inclusion of Land; The Public Hearing on the Petition for Inclusion of Land was conducted. The following people spoke, For the Inclusion: No attendees from the public were present. No statements speaking For the In7: Discuss and consider Resolution Approving Annexation of Territory Identified in petition for Inclusion of Land and tak,e associated action; Doug Kelsay made a motion to approve the Resolution Approving the Annexation. James Bennett seconded The motion pas8: Supplemental Agenda for Election Items: o Discuss and consider approval of the Order Calling Election Regarding Annexation of Territory Identified in Petition for Inclusion of Land for Novem ber 4,202s; Doug Kelsay moved to approve the Order Calling Elect9: Discussion and possible action on revising agreement of 15 July regular meeting to purchase a new brush truck to replace the truck with a blown engine. Chief Gill reported that the Terms and Conditions of buying the Brush truck approved for purchase in th10: Adjourn: The meeting was adjourned at 7:33 pM arlrtttttllatlrllralllttltttltttlttttlllattltll Doug Kelsay, Secretary for Bastrop County Emergency Services District o.2 Doug K Services ict No. 2 ItttatrttlIttltIlalliltltrtttlltttrra Secretary for Bastrop C
2025-07-15 • REGULAR SESSION

Bastrop County Emergency Services District #2 Board Meeting - 2025-07-15

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1: 2. J. +.10: 11. 8 TbMfi Notice is hereby given that a Regurar Meeting of the Boqd of commissioners of the Bastrop county Emergency Services District NolZ will be hell on July 1 5,2025 at 7:00 p'm' at the llSD2 Station 4' 1432 N. Siate Highway 95, lBastrop, Texas, for12: OPERATIONAL DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS operations report from Bastrop county ESD #2 - Fire chief Josh Gill' including: a. MonthlY ResPonse Statistics - b. MonthlY OPerations i Training - ii Management Activities - iii Personnel - iv EquiPment Maintenance ReP15: Personnel Related:16: Discussion and possible action on policy changes for reimbursement and in backfill in regards to TIFMAS17: Report on updates to Commissioner policies' -Larry Crabtree 1g. cail for commenrs and Requests - brief clarification canbe provided, rrut no deliberation or discussion of the proposed matter will be allowed'19: Adjournment. ***>t<***d<{.*{<*<*****{<*****x{<{<x****{<**{<*{<>fi*****{<{<*i<***d<{<d<tr<{<**''<*{<**d<** ***''<*{<'F****{<* A packet containing al, supportive documentation for this agenda is available for inspection at the Bastrop ESD #4 Fire Station lo1: Call Meeting to order: r\ quorum was established and the meeting was called to order by President TommY Chalmers at 7:00 P'm' Thor;e present included: President Tommy Chalmers, TIeaSuIeI James Allen, Assi'stant Treasurer LarryCrabtree, Cfri.f Josh Gill "n2: Invrocation z Larry Crabtree provided the invocation'5: pubric comments on Agenda ltems: No comments were presented' ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS6: ApProval of minutes: Th* June 17,z;;aRegullar Meeting minutes were previously distributed. Thr: minutes were appro'ved as presented' ]FINANCIAL DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS 7, Dirscussion and possible action on Treasurer's Bond' D.ug Kelsay reported that the c19: Adjournment. The meeting was adjourned at 8:03 PM' Irlllllltlrllllrlllr.tIlllllrlltrlrIrltrtrlllIl!ltlltttrlrtrtrllltrlrllrlllll!llIrlll Doug Ke Secretary for BastroP CountY Emergency Services District No- 2 Bastrop County Emergency Services District No. 8: DiLscussion and possible action regarding monthly report from Treasurer: a.Anupdateolnpaymentr-fro-TaxAssessor-collectorandStateconrptrollerwere Presented, tkrrough January 2025 ' i. FYTD Property Tax collections were 53'138'862'36 ii. FYTD S*., r'ur puyr10: Thi:rd Qtr. Investment llePort The third quarter investment report was presented by Lisa Eller and signed by Tr'rasurer Jim Allen11: Disrcussion and possible action on Pledgee list' The, change to the Pledgee list as proposed by our bank was reviewed' James Allen moved tro accoPt the changes as proposed and to authorize Chie{'Gill to sign and Process the list with the bank' io-.Y Chalm12: Operations Reports from Bastrop county ESD #2 Fire Chief' Josh Gill', Inc'luding: ?t. MonthlY ResPonse Statistics: Total Calls this month Average ResPonse Time - Min OverlalPPing calls - %o Hours rat Calls - hrs Hours of Training - hrs Hours at Other; Eve13: Discussion and possible r\ction on TCDRS, other retirement programs and their previous particiPants. - TommY Chalmers chief Gill reported that ortr attorneys are working on the issue and analyzingthe <:ontract' It is a comPlex issue. The iopic will be pos15: Diricussion and possible action on Budget workshop planned fior 26 July 9A'M' we reviewed the planne,l dates for the siecial eudgeiworkshop on Saturday 26 July and decided tha.t there wasn,t adequate information. we decided to include tlie budget workshop17: Commissioner's report on commissioner Policies. - Larry crabtree Larry Crabtree explained the differentiation between Administrative Policies and Employee Handbook and Commissioners policies. This would require sorting the current Ermployee Handbook items18: Call for Comments and Requests - No additional items identified for the next meeting. Discussing the Admin Policy handbook will be scheduled at a further time'
2025-06-17 • REGULAR SESSION

Bastrop County Emergency Services District #2 Board Meeting - 2025-06-17

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3: Pledges of Allegiance: Both Pledges of Allegiance were recited.4: Public Comments on Non-Agenda ltems: No comments were presented.5: Public Comments on Ag;enda ltems: No comments were presented. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS1: Call meeting to order.2: Invocation.3: Pledges of Allegiance.4: Public Comment - Individual members of the public may address the Board for a maximum of five minutes per person on items not on the cunetnt agenda for a collective total of thirty minutes. In accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Ac! any response to a 5: Public Comment on Agenda Items - Individual mpmbers of the public may address the Board for a maximum of three minutes per person per agen{a item. Individuals may address the Board once per item. Members of the public may collec{ively address the Board f<6: Approval of minutes - ADMINISTRATI'E IrEMS a. May 20,2025 Regular Meeting. FINANCIAL DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS7: Discussion and possible action on Treasurer's Bond. - Doug Kelsay8: Discussion and possible action regarding monthly report from Treasurer, including: a. Update on payments from Tax Assessor:Collector and bank balanc:e; b. Update on Sales Tax Analysis; c. Approval of unbudgeted expense items in excess of $2,000; d. Report9: Discussion and possible action on identifying & contracting with an audit:or for the next financial audit. Bastrop County Emergency Services District No. 2 I of2 RegularMeetingAgendaforJune 17,2025(Acct6249)10: OPERATIONAL DISCUSSION/ACTION ITENTS Operations report from Bastrop County ESD #2 - Fire Chief Josh Gill, includine: a. b. Monthly Response Statistics - Monthly Operations Training - Management Activities - Personnel - Equipment Maintenance Report - Major14: Report on updates to commissioner policies. -Larry crabtree l5' Call for Comments and Requests - brief clarification can be provided, trut no deliberation or discussion of the proposed matter will be allowed.16: Adjoumment. ***{<*******'F******>k**d<**{<*tr<:t<***,F************,F{<{<*8*{<********{<**x{<*{r,|.*{<********* A packet containing all supportive documentation for this agenda is available lfor inspection at the Bastrop ESD #4 Fire Station located at 143212: a. c.13: Bastrop County Emergency Services District No. 2 2 of2 Regular Meeting Agenda for June li, ,2025 (Acct 6249\1: Call Meeting to Order: .A quorum was established and the meeting was called to order by President Tommy Chalmers at 7:00 p.m. Those present included: Fresident Tommy Chalmers, Vice President James Bennett, Assistant Treasurer Larry Crabtree, Chief Josh Gi2: Invocationz Larry Crabtree provided the invocation.6: Approval of minutes: The May 20,2025 Regular Meeting minutes were previously distributed. There were very minor eclits recommended by our attorneys which will be incorporated. 'Ihe minutes were approved as amended. FINANCIAL DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS10: Operations Reports from Bastrop County ESD #2 Fire Chief, Josh Gill,Including: a. Monthly Response litatistics: Total Calls this month 93 Average Response Time - Min 13:24 Overlapping calls - Yo11: Discussion and possible Action on TCDRS, other retirement programs and their previous participants. - Tommy Chalmers No response from Attomeys on this topic was received at this time. The topic will be postponed until next month.12: Review, discussion and possible action on the process of annexation related to the movie studio off Loverts Lane. Doug Kelsay reviewed thr: schedule of activities necessary to ensure the annexaticn is inc:luded in the November election. \\/e missed implem13: Discussion and possible action on Strategic Planning and Budget workshop clate. The Safe-D budget calenclar and the detailed calendar from Carlton law firm were reviewed. We agreed to a Special Meeting for a Budget Workshop on Saturday 26 July at 9,A.M an14: commissioner's report on Commissioner Policies. -Larry crabtree No update was provided on this topic at this time. Topic postponed until next Regular meeting.15: Call for Comments and Requests - No additional items identified.16: Adjournment. The meeting was adjourned at7:46PM. Bastrop County Emergency Services Districf No. 2 3 of4 Minutes of June 17, 2025 Regular Meeting
2025-05-20 • REGULAR SESSION

Bastrop County Emergency Services District #2 Board Meeting - 2025-05-20

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8: I of4 Bastrop County Emergency Servrces District No. 2 Minutes of May 20,2025 Fi.egular Meetine2: Invocation z Larry Crabtree provided the invocation. 3' Pledges of Alregiance: Both pledges of Allegiance were recited.4: Public Comments on Non_Agenda ltems: Lany crabtree offered thanksio all the firefighters for their service, and Tommy chalmers notified the board of the Niour. r'ir. E"."utive Summary. This summary was distributed to all board members and an offer of furt6: Approval of minutes: The Apr 15,2025 |eerlral Meeting minutes were previousry distributed. The Apr 23,2025 Special Meetinfminutes were i.*i"rrry distributed. The minutes of both meetings *.i. upp.oved as distributed. FINANCIAL DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS Disc9: Second Qtr. Investment Report The second quarter investment report was presented by Lisa Eller and signed b1, Treasurer Jim Allen. 10' Discussion and possible action on annual review of investment policy, stratregieso guidelines, and management practices;18: commissioner's report on commissioner poricies. - Larry crabtree Investment Policy was noted as additional info that should be in the Guide. (See itern 10). Secretary procedures will be added once they are reviewed by office Manager Lisa Eller as she comp19: CaII for Comments and Requests _ No additional items identified.20: Adjournment. The meeting was adjourned at g:12 pM. lrrfrlrllrllrlllllr!'lltllltlllr"rrarrtrrtraarrtrrrllrrrrrattrtrrrrrrrlllrrarrarrarl Secretary for Bastrop county Iimergency services District No. 2 Doug Kelsay, Bastrop County Emergency Servrces District
2025-05-16 • REGULAR SESSION

Bastrop County Emergency Services District #2 Board Meeting - 2025-05-16

2025-04-23 • REGULAR SESSION

Bastrop County Emergency Services District #2 Board Meeting - 2025-04-23

2025-04-15 • REGULAR SESSION

Bastrop County Emergency Services District #2 Board Meeting - 2025-04-15

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13: Update on HdL sales tax analysis contract.14: Discussion and possible action on Strategic Planning / Budget workshop dlilte. Personnel Related:9: Bastrop Counry Emergency Services District No. 2 I of3 Regular Meeting Agenda for Apr I 5, 2025 (Acct 6249)9: Operations report from Bastrop County ESD #2 - Fire Chief Josh Gill, including: a. Monthly Response Statistics - b. Monthly Operations i Training - ii Management Activities - iii Personnr:l - iv Equipment Maintenance RePort - v Major New Construction in D10: Update, discussion and possible action on implementation progress of Property, Equipment anrd Staffing for South Sitation. - Chief Gill. Administration: I 1. Discussion and possible action on ILA / rental agreement with Bastrop County ESD3 to hous<: ambul12: Review, discussion and possible action on the process of annexation relate:rJ to the movie studio off Lover's Lane. - Tommy Chalmers15: Discussion and possible Action on TCDRS, other retirement programs and their previo'us participants. - Tommy Chalmers16: Discussion and posrsible action on updates to Commissioner policies. -Lasry Crabtree17: Call for Comments and Requests - brief clarihcation can be provided, but no deliberation or discussion of the prroposed matter will be allowed.18: Adiournment. **{<:&{<{<****{<{<{<{<tr:F{.4<{<{<*{<*{<**{.{<*{<*{<{<{<'F**16tr{.{<t<{<{.*{<r,<*>F{<***********:k***:F{<{<********{.{< A packet containing all su;pportive documentation for this agenda is available for inspection at tlhe Bastrop ESD #4 Fire 2: Invocation z Lany Crabtree provided the invocation'3: Pledges of Allegiance: Both Pledges of Allegiance were recited.4: public Comments on Non-Agenda ltems: George Martinez offered his appreciation of the Department and the board of commissioners for their work.5: Public comments on Agenda ltems: No comments were presented' ADMINISTRATIVE IT'EMS6: Approval of minutes: ftre Uar 18,2024 Regular Meeting minutes were previously ilistributed. Larry Crabtree noted that Item 17 should include the notation that there were four volumes discussed. The minutes stand approved as amended' FINANCIAL DISCUSSION/A7: Discussion and possible action on Treasurer's Bond' Doug Kelsay repofted that there was no current update from the County Commissioners' cou'rt on setting of bond value. It will hopefully be available next month The topic will be postponed to the next mee8: Discussion and possible action regarding monthly report from Treasurer: a. Rn update on payments from Tax Assessor-Collector and State Conrptroller were presented, through JanuarY 2025. i. FYTD Property Tax collections were 52,9t)7633.98 ii. FYTD Sales Ta9: Second Qtr. Investment RePort The second quarter investment report was not reviewed, as Treasurer Jim Allen was not presernl. Review and approval are postponed until the May 20th Regular meeting.10: Discussion and possible action on annual review of investment policy, strate:gies, guidelines, and management practicesl adopt a resolution and certificate of resolution. The resolution, prepared by our attorneys was not yet available,. This topic postpro1: vehicleextrication. ii. Management activities-1: working with contractors for station 2 remodel,2: working on hiring process for 3 ope:n spots and 2 seas;onal FF's for (lRR. iii. Personnel- we are down 3 spots.,1: We have a hiring process in April. iv. Equipment maintenance report- no major issues,1: wildfire 201 replaced battery,2: Support 201 replaced battery. v. Ems calls -1: Responded to 48 of 108 Ems calls. vi. Developments in the district -1: 76-unit trailer park on sayers road c. Discussion and possible action on Disposal Log1: The disposal log was presented. I included numerous fire hoses thal were either bumed or did not pass pressurre testing. Doug Kelsay moved to accept the disposal of the il.ems on the log Lany Crabtree seconded. The Disposal Log was approved as presented. 12: Update, discussion and possible action on implementation progress of Property, Equipment and Staffing for South Station. - Chief Gill. Chief Gill presented that the station is now manned and coinci<lently staff PROII{PTLY responrded to a structure the eve13: Discussion and possible action on ILA I rental agreement with Bastrop County ESD3 to house ambulance and personnel at ESD2 facilities. BCESD-3 Vice President Allen Johnson reported on progress vdth ESD3 and the increased surpport that is being discussed i14: Review, discussion and possible action on the process of annexation related to the movie studio off Lover's Lane. Tommy Chalmers reviewed the schedule of activities necessary to ensure the annexation is included in the November election.15: Discussion and possible action on value of HdL sales tax analysis contract. Office Manager Lisa Eller reported that she has been in contact with HdL and ttLe contract will be effectively at the end of May. We will owe HdL some residual fees for taxpayers 16: Discussion and possible action on Strategic Planning and Budget workshop date. Doug Kelsay reported that the strategic plan Current Status was almost ready for presentation so we should schedule another meeting this coming month. The date was set for Wedn17: Discussion and possible Action on TCDRS, other retirement programs and their previous participants. - Tommy Chalmers Chief Gill reported that there was still no response from our atlorneys on this issue. Also, the 2026 TCDRS rates will go up. These will b18: Discussion and possible action on updates to Commissioner policies. -Larry Crabtree Larry Crabtree re-iterated the work on the Commissioner's Guidelines that was presented last month for updating previously absent board members. We agreed to rename this t19: Call for Comments and Requests - The upcoming Strategic Planning meeting and renarning of the Commissionetr Policies topic were discussed.20: Adjournment. The meeting was adjourned at 8:11 PM. rrlltttltrrrrrlllllrrllllllralllltllllrllrllllltlllll for Bastrop County Emergency Services District No. 2 Bastrop County Emergency Services District No. 2 4of4 Minutes of Mar 18,21)25 Regular Meeting2: Invocation.3: Pledges of Allegiance.4: Public Comment - InrJividual members of the public may address the Board :for a nraximurn of five minutes per persrln on items not on the current agenda for a collective total of thirty minutes. In accordance with thLe Texas Open Meetings Act, any respons5: Public Comment on r\genda Items - Individual members of the public may address, the Board for a maximum of three minutes per person per agenda item. Individuals may address the Board once per item. Members of the public may collectively address the Board 6: 7. I of 2 Bastrop County Emergency Services District No. 2 Speciaf lvleeting Agenda for Apr 21,2025 ( A,cct 6249)