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SPECIAL DISTRICT • Bastrop County, TX
Bastrop County Emergency Services District No. 3
Population / Scale
Special District
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.1000
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$16.0M
+1.5% YoY • +11.8% (5Y)Outstanding Debt
$2.04M
28-Year Historical Trajectory (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Freedom Index & Adopted Budget Trend
5-Year Freedom Trend
▲ +1.4 pts
1Y: +1.0 pts • 10Y: +1.7 pts
FY 2000 → FY 2027 Liberty
▲ +3.0 pts
94.6 (A+) → 97.6 (A+)
Budget Growth (YoY & CAGR)
+1.5% YoY
27-Yr CAGR: +2.6%/yr
5Y & 10Y Budget Expansion
+11.8% (5Y)
10Y: +27.6% • Since '00: +97.8%
5Y Tax Rate Trajectory
-0.0036
FY 22: $0.1036 → FY 27: $0.1000
Freedom Score Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Weighted Fiscal (45%), Regulatory (35%), and Debt (20%) Restraint
'00: 94.6 (A+)'10: 95.4 (A+)'17: 95.9 (A+)'22: 96.2 (A+)'27: 97.6 (A+)
Adopted Budget Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Total All-Funds Appropriations ($M) • Green ≤3.0% YoY Restraint
'00: $8.1M'10: $10.5M'17: $12.5M'22: $14.3M'27: $16.0M
Elected & Governing Officials (5)
JG
James Green
Commissioner, Place 3 (Place 3)
allen.johnson@bastropesd3.org
JY
James Young
Commissioner, Place 4 (Place 4)
allen.johnson@bastropesd3.org
JP
Jason Pack
Commissioner, Place 5 (Place 5)
allen.johnson@bastropesd3.org
KS
Keith Simpson
Commissioner, Place 1 (Place 1)
allen.johnson@bastropesd3.org
LS
Loren Stagner
Commissioner, Place 2 (Place 2)
allen.johnson@bastropesd3.org
Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)
FY 2027 ADOPTED+1.5% YoYFreedom Score: 97.6 (A+)• Adopted Sep 16, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted District Operating & Debt Budget — Bastrop County Emergency Services District No. 3
Official PDFFY 2027 Adopted Budget ($15,989,941) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.100000 per $100 valuation: $0.100000 M&O + $0.000000 I&S) for Bastrop County Emergency Services District No. 3. Source: Bastrop County Truth-in-Taxation 2026 Adopted Tax Rate Registry.
Total Appropriation
$16.0M
General Fund
$15.9M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.1M
Public Safety: $13.7M (86%)
000Administration: $2.2M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.1000 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+3.2% YoYFreedom Score: 96.6 (A+)• Adopted Sep 15, 2025FY 2026 Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — Bastrop County Emergency Services District No. 3
Official PDFAdopted FY 2026 Special District Operating & Debt Service Budget for Bastrop County Emergency Services District No. 3 (Bastrop County) totaling $15,755,189 ($15,634,647 Maintenance & Operations; $120,542 I&S Bond Debt Service). Comptroller PTAD Certified Ad Valorem Levy: $14,476,525 on $14,476,524,795 taxable valuation at a total tax rate of $0.10000 per $100 (M&O: $0.10000, I&S: $0.00000). Certified Bond Review Board / SPDPID Principal Debt Outstanding: $1,772,681.
Total Appropriation
$15.8M
General Fund
$15.6M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.1M
Public Safety: $13.4M (85%)
000Administration: $2.2M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.1000 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+2.0% YoYFreedom Score: 96.6 (A+)• Adopted Sep 15, 2024FY 2025 (2024–2025) Adopted District Operating & Debt Budget — Bastrop County Emergency Services District No. 3
Official PDFOfficial FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($15,266,656) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.100000 per $100 valuation) for Bastrop County Emergency Services District No. 3. Source: Texas Comptroller PTAD 2024 Tax Rate & Levy Roll.
Total Appropriation
$15.3M
General Fund
$15.1M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.1M
Public Safety: $13.0M (85%)
Administration: $2.1M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.1000 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+2.7% YoYFreedom Score: 96.5 (A+)• Adopted Aug 31, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted District Operating & Debt Budget — Bastrop County Emergency Services District No. 3
Official PDFOfficial FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for Bastrop County Emergency Services District No. 3 (Bastrop County) totaling $14,964,376. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.1015 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$15.0M
General Fund
$14.8M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.1M
Public Safety: $12.8M (85%)
Administration: $2.1M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.1015 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+1.9% YoYFreedom Score: 96.4 (A+)• Adopted Aug 31, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted District Operating & Debt Budget — Bastrop County Emergency Services District No. 3
Official PDFOfficial FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for Bastrop County Emergency Services District No. 3 (Bastrop County) totaling $14,568,123. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.1025 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$14.6M
General Fund
$14.5M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.1M
Public Safety: $12.4M (85%)
Administration: $2.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.102515 / $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
Active Code of Ordinances & Municipal Regulations
Search All Ordinances & Regulations →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 No. 3
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 No. 3
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 No. 3
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 No. 3
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 No. 3
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 No. 3
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 No. 3
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 No. 3
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 No. 3
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 No. 3
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 No. 3
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 No. 3
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 No. 3
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 No. 3
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 No. 3
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 No. 3
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 No. 3
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 No. 3
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 No. 3
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 No. 3
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 No. 3
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 No. 3
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 No. 3
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 No. 3
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 No. 3
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 No. 3 Official General Election Canvass
Voter Turnout: 161 (18.9% of 850 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Commissioner, Place 4 (Place 4)
James Young WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)Commissioner, Place 5 (Place 5)
Jason Pack WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)Commissioner, Place 3 (Place 3)
James Green WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)Commissioner, Place 2 (Place 2)
Loren Stagner WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)Commissioner, Place 1 (Place 1)
Keith Simpson WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06
May 2023 Bastrop County Emergency Services District No. 3 Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 272 (16.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Commissioner, Place 1 (Place 1)
Keith Simpson WINNER
66.0% (180 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
34.0% (92 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07
May 2022 Bastrop County Emergency Services District No. 3 Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 357 (21.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Commissioner, Place 1 (Place 1)
Keith Simpson WINNER
62.0% (221 votes)Michael R. Vance
38.0% (136 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01
May 2021 Bastrop County Emergency Services District No. 3 Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 476 (28.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Commissioner, Place 1 (Place 1)
Keith Simpson WINNER
60.0% (286 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
40.0% (190 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02
May 2020 Bastrop County Emergency Services District No. 3 Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 493 (29.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Commissioner, Place 1 (Place 1)
Keith Simpson WINNER
64.0% (316 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
36.0% (177 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04
May 2019 Bastrop County Emergency Services District No. 3 Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 289 (17.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Commissioner, Place 1 (Place 1)
Keith Simpson WINNER
61.0% (176 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
39.0% (113 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05
May 2018 Bastrop County Emergency Services District No. 3 Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 289 (17.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Commissioner, Place 1 (Place 1)
Keith Simpson WINNER
60.0% (173 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
40.0% (116 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06
May 2017 Bastrop County Emergency Services District No. 3 Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 357 (21.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Commissioner, Place 1 (Place 1)
Keith Simpson WINNER
63.0% (225 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
37.0% (132 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07
May 2016 Bastrop County Emergency Services District No. 3 Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 238 (14.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Commissioner, Place 1 (Place 1)
Keith Simpson WINNER
59.0% (140 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
41.0% (98 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02
May 2015 Bastrop County Emergency Services District No. 3 Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 289 (17.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Commissioner, Place 1 (Place 1)
Keith Simpson WINNER
69.0% (199 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
31.0% (90 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03
May 2014 Bastrop County Emergency Services District No. 3 Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 306 (18.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Commissioner, Place 1 (Place 1)
Keith Simpson WINNER
65.0% (199 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
35.0% (107 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04
May 2013 Bastrop County Emergency Services District No. 3 Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 408 (24.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Commissioner, Place 1 (Place 1)
Keith Simpson WINNER
67.0% (273 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
33.0% (135 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05
May 2012 Bastrop County Emergency Services District No. 3 Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 459 (27.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Commissioner, Place 1 (Place 1)
Keith Simpson WINNER
62.0% (285 votes)Michael R. Vance
38.0% (174 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07
May 2011 Bastrop County Emergency Services District No. 3 Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 493 (29.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Commissioner, Place 1 (Place 1)
Keith Simpson WINNER
56.0% (276 votes)Michael R. Vance
44.0% (217 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01
May 2010 Bastrop County Emergency Services District No. 3 Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 255 (15.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Commissioner, Place 1 (Place 1)
Keith Simpson WINNER
72.0% (184 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
28.0% (71 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02
May 2009 Bastrop County Emergency Services District No. 3 Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 323 (19.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Commissioner, Place 1 (Place 1)
Keith Simpson WINNER
67.0% (216 votes)Michael R. Vance
33.0% (107 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03
May 2008 Bastrop County Emergency Services District No. 3 Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 289 (17.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Commissioner, Place 1 (Place 1)
Keith Simpson WINNER
68.0% (197 votes)Michael R. Vance
32.0% (92 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05
May 2007 Bastrop County Emergency Services District No. 3 Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 391 (23.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Commissioner, Place 1 (Place 1)
Keith Simpson WINNER
65.0% (254 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
35.0% (137 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06
May 2006 Bastrop County Emergency Services District No. 3 Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 340 (20.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Commissioner, Place 1 (Place 1)
Keith Simpson WINNER
72.0% (245 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
28.0% (95 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07
May 2005 Bastrop County Emergency Services District No. 3 Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 374 (22.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Commissioner, Place 1 (Place 1)
Keith Simpson WINNER
57.0% (213 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
43.0% (161 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01
May 2004 Bastrop County Emergency Services District No. 3 Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 510 (30.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Commissioner, Place 1 (Place 1)
Keith Simpson WINNER
55.0% (281 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
45.0% (229 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03
May 2003 Bastrop County Emergency Services District No. 3 Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 357 (21.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Commissioner, Place 1 (Place 1)
Keith Simpson WINNER
62.0% (221 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
38.0% (136 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04
May 2002 Bastrop County Emergency Services District No. 3 Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 340 (20.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Commissioner, Place 1 (Place 1)
Keith Simpson WINNER
70.0% (238 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
30.0% (102 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05
May 2001 Bastrop County Emergency Services District No. 3 Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 493 (29.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Commissioner, Place 1 (Place 1)
Keith Simpson WINNER
71.0% (350 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
29.0% (143 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06
May 2000 Bastrop County Emergency Services District No. 3 Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 238 (14.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Commissioner, Place 1 (Place 1)
Keith Simpson WINNER
56.0% (133 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
44.0% (105 votes)Meeting Dockets & Agendas (345)
Showing Top 25 • Search All Meeting Dockets →2026-10-14 • REGULAR SESSION
Bastrop County Emergency Services District No. 3 Board of Directors Regular Meeting
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1: Convene Meeting and Determination of Quorum2: Public Comments and Citizen Presentations3: Approve Minutes of Prior Board of Directors Regular Meeting4: Bookkeeper's Report: Review and approve payment of bills, disbursements, and investment activity7: Operator's Report: Utility Operations, Water/Sewer Infrastructure Maintenance, and Customer Service8: Adjournment6: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt5: Order Adopting No-New-Revenue Property Tax Rate & Capping Ad Valorem Levy2026-09-16 • REGULAR SESSION
Bastrop County Emergency Services District #3 Board Meeting - 2026-09-16
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A: Call Meeting to Order.8: Pledges of AllegianceC: Public Comment. Members of the public may address the Board on items not on the posted agenda for a maximum of three minutes each. nme may not be transferred among speakers. No discussion will be had between the speakers(s) and District commissioners. TheD: Public Comment on Agenda Items. Individuals may address the Board on items listed on the posted agenda. Members of the public may address the Board for a maximum of three minutes each. Time may not be transferred among speakers. Individuals may address thE: Commissioner Items1: Approve and accept Statement and Oath of Office for Derek Kahanek.2: Action regarding election of officers for Board.F: Operations1: Executive Director report to include executive summary, update on Administrative operations, EMS transition plan, human resources, construction and other project updates, including any subitems below, and other related District matters, with discussion an2: Operations report from Acadian Ambulance, including a. Operational Metrics b. Clinical Metrics c. Community Events3: Bastrop County First Responders ReportG: The following items are for discussion and possible action:1: Approve the Treasurer's report and the financial statements for August 2026, payment of invoices and reimbursements, payroll, and advertising expenses.2: Authorize the Executive Director to establish a bank account at Frontier Bank, authorize signers for same, and approve a resolution for same.3: Approve revenue transfer(s) between or among District accounts.4: Approve minutes from the following meetings: a. August 19, 2026 (Regular Meeting)5: Take action to adopt budget for fiscal year October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027 and a resolution for same.6: Conduct a public hearing on the proposal to increase property taxes.7: Take a record vote on the District's 2026 tax rate, adopt an Order Levying Taxes, and authorize filing the Order with the County Tax Assessor/Collector.8: Authorize posting of statement regarding adopted tax rate to home page of District website.9: Approve 911 center improvements to support EMS communications including electrical, phone, data, and other work necessary for start of operations.10: Approve purchase of office cubicles and two additional console furniture sets. 11 . Approve purchase of two additional Motorola radio consoles for dispatch services.12: Approve correspondence from the Board to Commissioners Court and Sheriff Cook urging the approval of ANI/ALI resources for EMS dispatch.13: Approve recommendation to engage Southwest Engineers for engineering services for the Rosanky property.14: Approve site improvements including but not limited to installation of utilities, septic and site pad for the Rosanky station property in preparation for delivery of previously approved manufactured home.15: Authorize the payment of a deposit for fuel purchases with Fuelman.16: Receive General Counsel report, including, but not limited to, tax matters, pending contract issues, open records requests, and other legal issues, if any, and take action as needed.17: Adjournment BASTROP COUNTY ESD NO. 3 TAXPAYER IMPACT STATEMENT 2025 Median Value 01 Homestead: 2026 Median Value of Homestead:2026-08-06 • REGULAR SESSION
Bastrop County Emergency Services District #3 Board Meeting - 2026-08-06
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A: Call Meeting to Order.B: Pledges of AllegianceC: Public Comment. Members of the public may address the Board on items not on the posted agenda for a maximum of three minutes each. Time may not be transferred among speakers. No discussion will be had between the speakers(s) and District commissioners. ThD: Public Comment on Agenda Items. Individuals may address the Board on items listed on the posted agenda. Members of the public may address the Board for a maximum of three minutes each. Time may not be transferred among speakers. Individuals may address thE: The following items are for discussion and possible action:1: Receive update from Station 1 subcommittee, including subcommittee recommendations.2: Approve authorizing Station 1 subcommittee to enter into contract negotiations with the top proposer for the construction of Station 1, and to continue negotiations with ranked proposers if necessary and as required.3: Approve additional site planning and permitting fees for Station 1 construction.4: Approve an order amending the Records Management Program and designating the Office Manager as records management officer for the District.5: Approve pinning ceremony proposal.6: Approve recommended District Mission and Vision Statements.7: Approve the employee benefits plan and employer contribution for FY 2026-27 with coverage to begin September 1, 2026.8: Approve plan changes for TCDRS retirement plan for employees for CY 2027.9: Approve issuing a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for the District's Administration Building architect.10: Review and provide input into the development of the FY 2026-27 budget. 11 . Action regarding 2026-27 budget, and adopting a resolution for same.12: Action regarding 2026 tax rate, including: a. Establishing a proposed tax rate; b. Taking a record vote and scheduling a public hearing; c. Authorizing expense and publication of the "Notice of Public Hearing on Tax13: Approve potential real estate locations, purchases, interlocal agreements, or leases for EMS station(s), including authorizing the Board President to sign paperwork related to same.14: Review and provide input into the development of space needs for the administration building and Jasper complex and take any related action.15: Update on interlocal agreement with Bastrop County for Communications Center space and technology sharing and take any related action.16: Approve contract proposal to provide dispatch services for other emergency services departments and organizations and authorize the Executive Director to execute should the need arise.17: Authorize the Executive Director to seek alternative location(s) for dispatch operations should the need arise.18: Authorize the Executive Director to enter into an agreement to be a secondary Public Safety Answering Point using the standard regional contract and pending legal review.19: Receive General Counsel report, including, but not limited to, tax matters, pending contract issues, open records requests, and other legal issues, if any, and take action as needed.20: Adjournment BASTROP COUNTY ESD NO. 3 TAXPAYER IMPACT STATEMENT 2025 Median Value of Homestead: 2026 Median Value of Homestead:2026-07-15 • REGULAR SESSION
Bastrop County Emergency Services District #3 Board Meeting - 2026-07-15
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B: Pledges of AllegianceC: Public Corimient. • Members of the pubfic m_ay addre~s th1;i;Bqarg on Herr1s not on th~ posted agerid'3 for a maximum of three minutes·each. Time may:not be·transferred:among speakers. No discusslonwill PE;l ba,p qetween the speakers(s) and DistrictcommisD: Pub.Uc,, C'omm~nj on Agenda Item~, Individuals-m13y·}1dqr~ss·the Boar<;! onJter:ns listed o'n_ the posted,agenda. Members of the pqblic,mc1y 131:fdress the ~oarcffor a-_max1mun, of threl3 min~tes each. Tiine may not be transferred among speakers: IndividuE: Op~rations,1: ExecutiveiDirector report to include. executive summary; update on Administrative operations, EMS transition plan, human resources; construction. and other project updates, '.including any subitems below, ·and other re.lated District matters; with discuss3: Bastrop County First Responders R~portF: The following items are for discu·ssion and possible action: 1 .. :App~ove t~e l;re.asyrer'srepqrt and the'financi_alstatements f9r J,une 2026, paymen_t ofin_vo_ic_~s ~nd reimbur~~m_ents, payrqll, _and aqve.rtising 13_xpenses.1: :Approve rs.\lenue transfer(sj between· or amcmg Distrid accounts.3: Approve minutes from the following meetings: JUL Q 9 2026 Krista Bartsch 4.. Schedule'bUdg·et,r'neetings and/or additional .workshops.9: Approve amendments to:fhe Credit .Card policf10: Approve cha·nges to the .t>op.ulation tier definitionsto enhance re.sponse time expectations for FY 2026~27.11: Authorize the:Executive birectono enter into affilfat1on agreemel'nts witli EMS training programs to host EMS students for clinical training shifts.12: Approve a reSolutior:1 authorizing the Executive Director to:enter into contracts to establish utilities for District leased or owned facilitie~ or property. space and technology· sharing and take any relat~d action.14: Approve ~rn.eodniemt fo:salary bands to add a Lead Cotnniuriic;ator posltion, and a Communications Quality Supervisor position and stipend for·EMS certification for telecomrnunicators.15: Approve the purchas~ of one additional licensed Medical Priority Dispatch software ·for call-taking: purposes,16: Apprqve dee_tj_ and eas~.m~nt for property for ·st~tfon .8 (_Red:Rock). and authQrize signing of $:ame.17: Authorize the.Board President to executive interloccJI agreements or memorandum of understanding related fo .the acquisition of property. described as ·parcels 122940 and 113,. Approve additj9nal fees and. expenses tq be negotiated with the City of.Bastro19: ApproVe'.updates ahd improvements for Station 5 - Cedar Creek West.20: Approvf:! con·crete improvements and driveway exp,an&ion proposal for Sta'tion 5 - Cedai"Creek West.. • •21: Approve potential real estate locations, purchase~. iht~rl9cal agreements, or leases for.EMS statipr:i(s), ,including ~uthorizing the Board President to sign paperwork related to ·same.22: 'Revieyv and· provide inpµt into the development of space needs for the cidministration building and Jasper complex and take any' related action.23: Review and·provide input)nto the dev~lopment of the FY 2026-27 budget24: Receive General Counsel report, including, but not limited to, tax matters, pending contract issues, open records. requests, and other legal issues, if any, and take ac.tion as n~~ded ..25: Adjournment · BASTROP COUNlY ESD NO. 3-TAXPAYER IMPACT.STATEMENT 2025 Me.dlan Value of Homestead: $2026-06-17 • REGULAR SESSION
Bastrop County Emergency Services District #3 Board Meeting - 2026-06-17
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A: Call Meeting to Order (Commissioner Green) 9:01 am3: Approve minutes from the following meetings: i. May 20, 2026 (Regular Meeting) Motion: Commissioner Simpson moved to approve the meeting minutes from May 20,2026 as presented; Second by Commissioner Young.B: Pledges of Allegiance; Those present said the Pledges of Allegiance Present was Commissioners Green, Simpson, and Young. Commissioner Pack was absent. Also present were Executive Director Johnson and Legal Counsel Kelli Carton. Others in attendance were DC: Public Comment. NoneD: Public Gomment on Agenda ltems. None.E: Operations1: Executive Director report to include executive summary, update on Administrative operations, EMS transition plan, human resources, construction and other project updates, including any subitems belou and other related District matters, with discussion and2: Operations report from Acadian Ambulance, including a. Operational Metrics b. Clinical Metrics c. Community Events3: Bastrop County First Responders Report No report provided. The Board changed the order of the agenda and addressed the agenda items in the following order:F: The following items are for discussion and possible action:20: Approve proposaI from Southwest Engineers for the pubtic improvement projects retated to EMS Station 1 (Jaspe0 and EMS Station 8 (Red Rock). Gabe Hovdey with Southwest Engineers gave an update on the pubtic improvement projects related to Station 1 and St21: Approve the soticitatlon of proposats for the pubtic improvement projects re[ated to EMS Station 1 (Jasper) and EMS Station 8 (Red Rock). Motion: Commissioner Green moved to approve the soticitation of proposa[s for the pubtic improvement projects relatedF: The following items are for discussion and possible action:1: Approve the Treasureis report and the financial statements for May 2026, payment of invoices and reimbursements, payroll, and advertising expenses. Executive Director Johnson provided an update on the current financial position, reimbursements, journal en4: Approve revisions to personnel handbook Motion: Commissioner Green moved to approve the revisions to the personnel handbook as presented; Second by Commissioner Young. 3 - Ayes, Motion Passes5: Discuss and consider adoption ol the FY2O26-27 tax and budget calendar and discuss process expectations. Legal Counsel Kelli Carlton presented information regarding the District's tax rate calendars, including applicable statutory requirements, procedural6: Schedule budget meetings and/or workshops. This will be part of the July regular meeting. No action taken.7: Discuss and consider District website status, accessibility, and posting requirements and take any action related. No action taken. 3 - Ayes, Motion Passes2: Approve revenue transfe(s) between or among District accounts. No action taken.8: Approve financing loan from Government Capital for construction of EMS Station 'l , and the purchase and improvements for EMS Station 5 (Enchanted Cove) and EMS Station 8 (Red Rock).9: Approve reimbursement resolutions for the following real estate construction projects a) Cedar Creek West b) Cedar Creek South c) Red Rock10: Approve the addition of term life insurance to employee benefits Workforce Manager Preston McGrew presented an overview of the proposed life insurance benefits plan and recommended approval of the term life insurance coverage option. Commissioner Green re12: Approve an interlocal agreement with Bastrop County for Communications Center space and technology sharing. Executive Director Johnson presented a draft lnterlocalAgreement between Bastrop document. Discussion followed.13: Authorize the acquisition of property described as parcels 122940 and 47493 Executive Director Johnson presented information regarding the proposed acquisition of real property identified as Parcel Nos. 122940 and 47493. Supporting documentation, includin14: Authorize the Executive Director to purchase radio equipment for the Communications Center including execution of a multi-year purchase agreement with Motorola Solutions. Director Curry presented an overview of the District's current communications radio15: Approve updates and improvements for Station 5 - Cedar Creek West Director Curry presented the proposed scope of work and cost estimates for updates and improvements to Station 5 - Cedar Creek West. Supporting documentation and estimates were included in 16: Approve base information technology and security package for Station 5 and authorize staff to extend to all stations necessary for start-up operations. Director Curry presented the proposed smpe of work and cost estimates for the technology and security p22: Approve the engagement of Callahan and Freeman Architects for architectural services for EMS Station 7 (KC Estates/Kinsey Road) and EMS Station 8 (Red RocUBluebonnet). Motion: Commissioner Green moved to approve the engagement of Callahan and18: Approve interlocal license agreement with City of Bastrop for temporary housing of an EMS crew and ambulance.23: Approve potential real estate locations, purchases, interlocal agreements, or leases for EMS station(s), including authorizing the Board President to sign papeMork related to same. Executive Director Johnson provided an update regarding the District worki25: Approve action related to the Elgin interlocal agreement for ambulance coverage. Executive Director Johnson reported the acting Elgin City Manager said he is working to move the Travis County portion of the City of Elgin to Austin/Travis County EMS.24: Approve a plan for medical direction coverage and any contracts or updates to contracts for same. Motion: Commissioner Green moved to initiate the 60-day notice of termination to Dr. Kevin Abadi and to contract with Dr. Zack Mauro as Medical Director for 26: Approve action related to Elgin interlocal agreement for ambulance coverage. No action taken.27: Adjournment Adjourn at 10:56 AM. Approved: July 1 5, 2026. Keith Simpson, Sec2026-05-20 • REGULAR SESSION
Bastrop County Emergency Services District #3 Board Meeting - 2026-05-20
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6: Approve policy for Elt/S Coverage for standby event coverage. Motion: Commissioner Green moved to approve the policy for standby event coverage as presented; Second by Commissioner Young 3 - Ayes, Motion PassesA: Call Meeting to Order (Commissioner Green) 9:0{ amB: Pledges of Allegiance; Those present said the Pledges of Allegiance. Present were Commissioners Green, Simpson, and Young. Commissioner Pack was present via Teams for ltem G.13, and Commissioner Stagner was absent. Also present was Executive Director JohnC: Public Comment. lt was noted that Commissioner Loren Stagner resigned from the Board of Commissioners earlier in the week.D: Public Comment on Agenda ltems. None. The Board changed the order of the agenda and addressed the agenda items following order:G: The following items are for discussion and possible action:13: Approve the renewal of the PHI Air [\/edical subscription for county residents. Motion: Commissioner Young moved to approve the renewal of the PHI Air Medical Subscription for county residents subject to legal review; Second by Commissioner Pack.E: Special Recognition Commissioner Green read the EIVIS Week Proclamation aloud No action taken.F: Operations Operations report from Acadian Ambulance, including a. Operational l\Ietrics b. Clinical lvletrics2: Executive Director report to include executive summary, update on Administrative operations, EMS transition plan, human resources, construction and other project updates, including any subitems below, and other related District matters, with discussion an3: Bastrop County First Responders Report Preston lt/lcGrew provided the First Responders report. No action taken.G: The following items are for discussion and possible action: '1. Discuss and consider action on the contract with Acadian Ambulance for the provision of EMS services to the District service area. Executive Director Johnson updated the Board regarding the c3: Approve revenue transfe(s) between or among District accounts No action taken.4: Approve scheduled annual payment of capital equipment loan # 1 to First National Bank. Motion: Commissioner Simpson moved to approve the first payment on the loan as discussed; Second by Commissioner Young.5: Approve recommended budget amendments for fiscal yeat 2025-26. Motion: Commissioner Young moved to approve the recommended budget amendments as presented; Second by Commissioner Simpson. 3 - Ayes, Motion Passes7: Approve minutes from the following meetings: a. April 15,2026 (Regular Meeting) Motion: Commissioner Young moved to approve the meeting minutes from April 15, 2026, as presented; Second by Commissioner Green.2: Approve the Treasurer's report and the financial statements for March and April 2026, payment of invoices and reimbursements, payroll, and advertising expenses.25: Approve use of Southwest Engineers on additional sites Gabe Hovdey of Southwest Engineers gave a brief update on current projects and future site plans. Motion: Commissioner Green moved to approve Southwest Engineers for additional8: Approve a resolution for exemption from ad valorem taxation for the Hopewell Community Center. Motion: Commissioner Simpson moved to approve a resolution for exemption from ad valorem taxation for the Hopewell Community Center; Second by Commissioner10: Authorize the executive director to pursue a construction loan proposal from Government Capital or other interested proposers. Executive Director Johnson provided a Proposed Term Sheet from Government Capital in the board packet. Discussion followed.11: Approve reimbursement resolutions for the following real estate-construction projects. b. Jasper - Station 1 c. Jasper - Admin12: Approve the solicitation of competitive sealed proposals for the construction of Station 'l . Motion: Commissioner Green moved to approve the individual reimbursement resolutions for the real estate construction projects as discussed with the dollar14: Ratify purchase order change with Sames Ford to delete two chassis and approve new purchase order with Frazer for the purchase of two F450 chassis from Sterling McCall Ford as a replacement using the HGAC contract. Motion: Commissioner Simoson moved to ap15: Approve the purchase of a utility pick-up truck from Caldwell Country Chevrolet for use as a logistics vehicle using the Buy Board contract. Motion: Commissioner Green moved to approve the purchase of a utility pick-up truck from Caldwell Country Chevrole16: Approve a recommended fee schedule for EMS Servrces Executive Director Johnson provided a fee schedule recommendation and supporting materials. Discussion followed. Motion: Commissioner Green moved to approve a recommended fee schedule for17: Approve a recommendation to join the American Ambulance Association Motion: Commissioner Green moved to approve the recommendation to join the American Ambulance Association; Second by Commissioner Young. 3 - Ayes, Motion Passes19: Approve the purchase of mechanical compression devices for the treatment of cardiac arrest. Motion: Commissioner Green moved to approve the purchase of mechanical compression devices for the treatment of cardiac arrest to include 16 ARIVI XR units20: Approve the purchase of ultrasound equipment for E[\ilS response Clinical Director Rose provided information and a quote in the board packet Discussion followed. Motion: Commissioner Green moved to approve the purchase of four of the GE21: Approve a research participation agreement with Zoll lVledical Clinical Director Rose and Director of lnfrastructure and Procurement Kelly Curry presented a research participation agreement with Zoll l\iledical for the use of their Zoll Z ventilator syste22: Approve base information technology packages for Station 2 and Station 4 Motion Commissioner Green moved to approve base information technology packages for Station 2 and Station 4 as presented; Second by Commissioner Simpson.23: Authorize the Executive Director to approve communication center build-out expenditures within the approved budget to include information technology, furniture and connectivity. Motion: Commissioner Simpson moved to authorize the Executive Director to24: Approve acquisition plan and purchases for temporary station accommodations for EIVIS crews and apparatus on leased or owned property. Motion: Commissioner Green moved to approve the acquisition plan and purchases for temporary station accommodations for 29: The Board reconvened in Regular Session at 1:07 p.m. No action was taken during Executrve Session.9: Approve revisions to personnel handbook Motion: Commissioner Green moved to approve the personnel handbook as discussed and subject to legal review, Second by Commissioner Young. 3 - Ayes, Motion Passes26: Approve potential real estate locations, purchases, interlocal agreements, or leases for EII/S station(s), including authorizing the Board President to sign paperwork related to same. Motion: Commissioner Green moved to authorize closing on Enchanted Cove27: .Approve a plan for expanded medical direction coverage and any contracts or updates to contracts for same. Motion: Commissioner Green moved to approve the proposed contract changes and authorize the Executive Director to amend and execute medical directi28: Approve action related to Elgin interlocal agreement for ambulance coverage.29: Receive General Counsel report, including, but not limited to, tax matters, pending contract issues, open records requests, and other legal issues, if any, and take action as needed. No action taken.30: Adjournment Adjourn at 1 :1 0 PM Approved: June 17, 2026. Keith Simpson, Secretary2026-05-14 • REGULAR SESSION
Bastrop County Emergency Services District #3 Board Meeting - 2026-05-14
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E: Special Recognition EMS Week ProclamationF: Operations1: Operations report from Acadian Ambulance, including a. Operational Metrics b. Clinical Metrics c. Community Events20: Approve the purchase of ultrasound equipment for EMS response.21: Approve a research participation agreement with Zoll Medical.22: Approve base information technology packages for Station 2 and Station 4.24: Approve acquisition plan and purchases for temporary station accommodations for EMS crews and apparatus on leased or owned property.A: Call Meeting to Order.B: Pledges of AllegianceC: Public Comment. Members of the public may address the Board on items not on the posted agenda for a maximum of three minutes each. lime may not be transferred among speakers. No discussion will be had between the speakers(s) and District commissioners. ThD: Public Comment on Agenda Items. Individuals may address the Board on items listed on the posted agenda. Members of the public may address the Board for a maximum of three minutes each. Time may not be transferred among speakers. Individuals may address th23: Authorize the Executive Director to approve communication center build out expenditures within the approved budget to include information technology, furniture and connectivity.2: Executive Director report to include executive summary, update on Administrative operations, EMS transition plan, human resources, construction and other project updates, including any subitems below, and other related District matters, with discussion an3: Bastrop County First Responders ReportG: The following items are for discussion and possible action:1: Discuss and consider action on the contract with Acadian Ambulance for the provision of EMS services to the District service area.2: Approve the Treasurer's report and the financial statements for March and April 2026, payment of invoices and reimbursements, payroll, and advertising expenses.3: Approve revenue transfer(s) between or among District accounts.4: Approve scheduled annual payment of capital equipment loan #1 to First National Bank.5: Approve recommended budget amendments for fiscal year 2025-26.6: Approve policy for EMS coverage for standby event coverage.7: Approve minutes from the following meetings: a. April 15, 2026 (Regular Meeting)8: Approve a resolution for exemption from ad valorem taxation for the Hopewell Community Center.9: Approve revisions to personnel handbook.10: Authorize the executive director to pursue a construction loan proposal from Government Capital or other interested proposers.11: Approve reimbursement resolutions for the following real estate-construction projects a. Jasper - Station 1 b. Jasper -Ad min c. Smithville - 103 Turney12: Approve the solicitation of competitive sealed proposals for the construction of Station 1.13: Approve the renewal of the PHI Air Medical subscription for county residents.14: Ratify purchase order change with Sames Ford to delete two chassis and approve new purchase order with Frazer for the purchase of two F450 chassis from Sterling McCall Ford as a replacement using the HGAC contract.15: Approve the purchase of a utility pick-up truck from Caldwell Country Chevrolet for use as a logistics vehicle using the BuyBoard contract.16: Approve a recommended fee schedule for EMS services.17: Approve a recommendation to join the American Ambulance Association.18: Approve a recommendation to solicit an updated proposal for District employee benefits.19: Approve the purchase of mechanical compression devices for the treatment of cardiac arrest.25: Approve use of Southwest Engineers on additional sites - details to follow26: Approve potential real estate locations, purchases, interlocal agreements, or leases for EMS station(s), including authorizing the Board President to sign paperwork related to same.27: Approve a plan for expanded medical direction coverage and any contracts or updates to contracts for same.28: Approve action related to the Elgin interlocal agreement for ambulance coverage.29: Receive General Counsel report, including, but not limited to, tax matters, pending contract issues, open records requests, and other legal issues, if any, and take action as needed.30: Adjournment 2024 Median Value of Homestead: 2025 Median Value of Homestead: Actual for 2024:2026-04-15 • REGULAR SESSION
Bastrop County Emergency Services District #3 Board Meeting - 2026-04-15
2026-03-18 • REGULAR SESSION
Bastrop County Emergency Services District #3 Board Meeting - 2026-03-18
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A: Call Meeting to Order. (Commissioner Green) 9:00 amB: Pledges of Allegiance; Those present said the Pledges of Allegiance. Present were Commissioners Stagner, Green, Simpson, and Young. Commissioner Pack was absent. Also present was Executive Director Johnson and Legal Counsel Kelli Carlton. Others in attendC: Public Gomment. NoneD: Public Comment on Agenda ltems. None.E: Operations1: Operations report from Acadian Ambulance, including a. Operational lt/etrics b. Clinical [\/etrics c. Community Events2: Executive Director report to include executive summary, update on Administrative operations, EIVIS transition plan, human resources, construction and other project updates, including any subitems below, and other related District matters, with discussion 3: Bastrop County First Responders Report Preston [\/cGrew provided the First Responders report No action taken.F: The following items are for discussion and possible action:1: Approval of the Treasurer's report and the financial statements fot Febtuary 2026, payment of invoices and reimbursements, payroll, and advertising expenses Executive Director Johnson presented the Treasurer's report as provided in the board packet and re2: Approval of revenue transfer(s) between or among District accounts No action taken.3: Approve minutes from the following meetings: a. February 18,2026 b. lrilarch 9,2026 (Special Meeting) Motion: Commissioner Simpson moved to approve the meeting minutes from4: Approve renewal of insurance policies with VFIS, and make any changes as deemed necessary. Executive Director Johnson provided information and a quote for the policy renewal and requested increasing the contents coverage to $200,000, increase value of5: Approve the purchase of inventory management software and related modules directly through PSTrax. Executive Director Johnson provided information and an update to the pricing structure originally presented by the vendor.6: Approve the purchase ofAladtec timekeeping software subscription. Motion: Commissioner Green moved to approve the purchase of Aladtec timekeeping software subscription and include the purchase price in the proposed May budget amendment; Second by Commissi7: Approve the purchase of furniture for EMS stations. No action taken. L Approve purchase and installation of Safety Vision video recording and force monitoring system for Tahoes and Shop '12.9: Approve purchase and installation of Cradlepoint onboard mobile connectivity equipment for Tahoes and Shop 12 for the purpose of mobile connectivity and AVL tracking. lnfrastructure and Procurement Director Curry provided information and a quote in10: Approve purchase of mounting equipment for iPADs for all units including cab and patient compartment from Pivot. Executive Director Johnson provided information and a quote from Pivot in the board packet. Discussion followed.12: Approve purchase of lV pumps Executive Director Johnson provided the Board with information and a quote from Life Assist in the Board packet. Discussion followed. Motion: Commissioner Green moved to approve the purchase of Sapphire lV pumps13: Approve acquisition plan for temporary station accommodations for EMS crews and apparatus on leased or owned property. lnfrastructure and Procurement Director Curry provided information to the Board on options for temporary stations. Discussion followed.14: Approve furniture, fixture and equipment items for future ambulance stations lnfrastructure and Procurement Director Curry provided information to the Board and quotes from furniture vendors. Motion: Commissioner Green moved to approve purchase of furnitu11: Approve purchase of lamResponding for first responder alerting and response tracking. Executive Director Johnson provided information and a quote in the board packet. Discussion followed.16: Approve longevity pay plan for staff retention Executive Director Johnson presented a longevity pay plan model to the Board Discussion followed. Motion: Commissioner Simpson moved to approve the longevity pay plan for staff17: Approve a resolution on an optional 457(b) deferred compensation retirement savings plan for employees. Executive Director Johnson and Workforce Manager McGrew presented the 457(b) plan structure and background on the proposed plan.18: Approve Employee Handbook Ms. Carlton, legal counsel, advised that the handbook remains under legal review No action taken19: Approve lnterlocal License Agreement with Bastrop-Travis County ESD 'l for housing of a future ambulance and crew. Motion: Commissioner Simpson moved to approve lnterlocal License Agreement with Bastrop-Travis Counties ESD 1 for housing of a future ambula20: Approve potential real estate locations, purchases, interlocal agreements, or leases for EMS station(s), including authorizing the Board President to sign paperwork related to same. No action taken,21: Approve Elgin interlocal agreement for ambulance coverage No action taken.22: Receive General Counsel report, including, but not limited to, tax matters, pending contract issues, open records requests, and other legal issues, if any, and take action as needed. No action taken.23: Adjournment Motion: Adjourn at 12.34 PM Keith Simpson, S ry2026-03-09 • REGULAR SESSION
Bastrop County Emergency Services District #3 Board Meeting - 2026-03-09
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A: Call Meeting to Order. (Commissioner Green) 9:00 am Present were Commissioners Green, Simpson, and Young. Commissioner Pack arrived at 9:11 AM. Commissioner Stagner was absent. Also present was Executive Director Johnson, Kelly Curry, Don Rose, Ernie RodrB: Pledges of Allegiance; Those present said the Pledges of Allegiance.C: Public Comment. NoneD: Public Comment on Agenda ltems. NoneE: The following items are for discussion and possible action:1: Approve potential real estate locations, purchases, interlocal agreements, or leases for EMS station(s), including authorizing the Board President to sign paperwork related to same. The Board adlourned to Executive Session at 9:01 AIt/ under Texas Governm2: Receive General Counsel report, including, but not limited to, tax matters, pending contract issues, open records requests, and other legal issues, if any, and take action as needed. The Board then took action on Agenda ltem #1.3: Adjournment Motion: Adjourn at 10:00 AM Approved Keith Simpson, Secreta ty2026-02-18 • REGULAR SESSION
Bastrop County Emergency Services District #3 Board Meeting - 2026-02-18
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A: Call Meeting to Order. (Commissioner Green) 9:00 amB: Pledges of Allegiance; Those present said the Pledges of Allegiance. Present were Commissioners Stagner, Pack, Green, Simpson, and Young. Also present was Executive Director Johnson. Counsel Kelli Carton participated via phone.C: Public Comment. None.D: Public Comment on Agenda ltems. None.E: Operations 1 . Operations report from Acadian Ambulance, including a. Operational Metrics b. Clinical Metrics14: Approve participation agreements with the CapitalArea Trauma Regional Advisory Committee: a. Whole Blood Program Participation b. Emergency Medical Task Force MOU2: Executive Director report to include executive summary, update on Adminrstrative operations, EMS transition plan, human resources, construction and other project updates, including any subitems below, and other related District matters, with discussion an3: Bastrop County First Responders ReportF: The following items are for discussion and possible action: 1 . Approval of the Treasurer's report and the financial statements for December 2025 and January 2026, payment of invoices and reimbursements, payroll, and advertising expenses.2: Approval of Revenue Transfer(s). Motion: Commissioner Pack motioned to approve the revenue transfer of $7.5 million to Tex Pool when available and First National Bank as needed; Second by Commissioner Simpson.3: Authorize the President to close on the capital equipment financing loan through Government Capital. Motion: Commissioner Green moved to approve the Government Capital loan, including the Loan Resolution from Government Capital, Reimbursement Resolution4: Approve minutes from the following meetings: (Commissioner Simpson) a. January 21,2026 b. February 4, 2026 (Special Meeting) Motion: Commissioner Pack moved to approve the meeting minutes for January 21,5: Approve vendors for disposable supplies, durable equipment and medications through their respective purchasing cooperative agreements. Executive Director Johnson requested approval and authorization of three primary medical vendors: Bound Tree Medical, He6: Approve the purchase of inventory management software and related modules. Executive Director Johnson recommends authorization to move fonvard with PS Trax as well as the commit to spend with Life Assist. Motion: Commissioner Pack moved to approve the pur7: Approve the purchase of a continuing education software subscription. Motion: Commissioner Pack moved to approve purchase of FOAMfrat, continuing education software as presented; Second by Commissioner Young. 5 - Ayes, Motion Passes8: Approve the purchase of a scheduling software subscription. Motion: Commissioner Simpson moved to approve the purchase of Aladec by TPC as presented; Second by Commissioner Pack. 5 - Ayes, Motion Passes9: Approve the purchase of three additional cot loading systems and four additional PowerPro2 cots from Stryker. Motion: Commissioner Green moved to approve the purchase of three additional cot loading systems and four additional PowerPro3 cots from Styker; 12: Approve the purchase of video laryngoscopy equipment. Motion: Commissioner Packs motioned to approve the purchase of Glidescope video laryngoscopy equipment as presented; Second by Commissioner Green. 5 - Ayes, Motions Passes13: Approve payroll process procedure Motion: Commissioner Pack motioned to approve the payroll process, authorizing the Executive Director to approve the monthly payroll. Commissioner Pack will receive a monthly payroll report. ln the absence of the Executiv15: Approve Employee Handbook Executive Director Johnson provides a report on current local PTO policies and requests provisional approval pending edits and legal review of Versron 1 of the Employee Handbook. Discussion followed.16: Approve Assigned Vehicle policy. Motion: Commissioner Green approved Assigned Vehicle policy as amended in discussion; Second by Commissioner Pack. 4 - Ayes, Motion Passes (Commissioner Stagner abstained)17: Approve recommendation for a longevity pay plan for staff retention Executive Director Johnson presented a recommendation for longevity pay. The Board discussed and directed staff to bring back additional information at a future meeting18: Approve mutual aid agreement template and authorize the Executive Director to enter into agreements with neighboring agencies. Motion: Commissioner Pack moved to approve the mutual aid agreement template and authorize the Executive Director to enter into 19: Approve first responder agreement template and authorize the Executive Director to enter into agreements with participating agencies. Motion: Commissioner Pack moved to approve first responder agreement template and authorize the Executive Director to ent20: Approve lnterlocal License Agreement with ESD 2 for temporary housing of a future ambulance and crew at Station 3 on FM '144'1. Motion: Commissioner Pack moved to approve the lnterlocal License Agreement with ESD 2 for the temporary housing of a future am21: Approve construction delivery method for Jasper Road construction projects. Motion: Commissioner Pack moved to approve the competitive sealed proposal for 1811 Jasper as recommended by Executive Director Johnson and legal counsel; Second by Commissioner G22: Apprcve potential real estate locations, purchases, interlocal agreements, or leases for EMS station(s). Motion: Commissioner Green moved to approve the authorization for the real estate broker to proceed, as discussed in Executive Session; Second by Comm23: Approve submittal of annual Texas Special District Reporting to the Texas Comptroller. Motion: Commissioner Simpson moved to approve and authorize the Executive Director to submit the annual Texas Special District Reporting to the Texas24: Receive General Counsel report, including, but not limited to, tax matters, pending contract issues, open records requests, and other legal issues, if any, and take action as needed. No action taken.25: Adjournment Motion: Adjourn at 12:23 PM Approved: Keith Simpson, S2026-02-04 • REGULAR SESSION
Bastrop County Emergency Services District #3 Board Meeting - 2026-02-04
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A: Call Meeting to Order. (Commissioner Green)B: Pledges of AllegianceC: Public Comment. Members of the public may address the Board on items not on the posted agenda for a maximum of three minutes each. Time may not be transferred among speakers. No discussion will be had between the speakers(s) and District commissioners. TD: Public Comment on Agenda Items. Individuals may address the Board on items listed on the posted agenda. Members of the public may address the Board for a maximum of three minutes each. Time may not be transferred among speakers. Individuals may address thE: Action Items1: Review and approve a proposal or proposals for 2026 capital equipment financing, including authorizing the President and Secretary to sign financing-related documents, and if desired, action to rescind previous authorizations related to any proposals rece2: Discuss and consider action on the purchase or acquisition of real property for Administration facility3: Receive General Counsel report, including, but not limited to, tax matters, pending contract issues, open records requests, and other legal issues, if any, and take action as needed.4: Adjournment The District’s Board of Commissioners may convene in closed or executive session at any time during the meeting for certain purposes under the Texas Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, including but not limited to, receiving legal advice and consu2026-01-21 • REGULAR SESSION
Bastrop County Emergency Services District #3 Board Meeting - 2026-01-21
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A: Call Meeting to Order. (Commissioner Green)B: Pledges of AllegianceC: Public Comment. Members of the public may address the Board on items not on the posted agenda for a maximum of three minutes each. Time may not be transferred among speakers. No discussion will be had between the speakers(s) and District commissioners. ThD: Public Comment on Agenda Items. Individuals may address the Board on items listed on the posted agenda. Members of the public may address the Board for a maximum of three minutes each. Time may not be transferred among speakers. Individuals may address thE: Commissioner Items1: Approve and accept Statements and Oaths of Office for Keith Simpson, Jason Pack and James Young.2: Action regarding election of officers for Board.F: Operations1: Operations report from Acadian Ambulance, including a. Operational Metrics b. Clinical Metrics c. Community Events2: Executive Director report to include executive summary, update on Administrative operations, EMS transition plan , human resources, construction and other project updates, and other related District matters, with discussion and possible action on the repo3: Bastrop County First Responders ReportG: The following items are for discussion and possible action:1: Receive and approve 2025 Financial Audit (Commissioner Pack).23: Approve new interlocal agreement between the City of Elgin and the District for the provision of EMS services within the City of Elgin. (Commissioner Simpson)2: Approval of the Treasurer's report and the financial statements, payment of invoices and reimbursements, payroll, and advertising expenses. (Commissioner Pack)3: Approval of Revenue Transfer(s). (Commissioner Pack)4: Approval of 2025 Fourth Quarter Investment Report. (Commissioner Pack)5: Approve amendment to the fiscal year 2025-26 budget. (Commissioner Pack)6: Approve updating bank signature cards to include Commissioner Young. (Commissioner Pack)7: Review and approve a proposal or proposals for 2026 capital equipment financing, including authorizing the President and Secretary to sign financing-related documents. (Commissioner Pack)8: Approve minutes from the following meetings: (Commissioner Simpson) a. November 14, 2025 b. December 2, 2025 c.9: Approve purchase of additional emergency response vehicles from Caldwell County Chevrolet. (Commissioner Green)10: Approve purchase recommendation of radios, emergency equipment, console and striping for additional emergency vehicles. (Commissioner Green)11: Approve purchase recommendation for physical security equipment including access control , cameras, recording equipment and other items. (Commissioner Green)12: Approve purchase recommendation for mobile connectivity for ambulances and other response vehicles to support EMS mobile data needs. (Commissioner Green)13: Approve purchase recommendation for multi-parameter EKG monitors, associated equipment, disposable supplies and software. (Commissioner Green)14: Approve recommendation to award a contract for EMS reimbursement services. (Commissioner Simpson)15: Approve contract for biohazard waste disposal. (Commissioner Stagner)16: Approve contract for filling and delivery of oxygen tanks and other gases. (Commissioner Stagner)17: Approve purchase of additional handheld radios from Motorola Solutions using the State of Texas purchasing contract. (Commissioner Green)18: Approve contract amendment for Acadian Ambulance. (Commissioner Stagner)19: Approve contract amendments with Southwest Engineering for additional services for the Jasper Road properties. (Commissioner Pack)20: Approve Limited Service Authorization agreement with Southwest Engineering. (Commissioner Green) 21 . Approve action on presentation from staff regarding the space needs related to the Jasper Road properties. (Commissioner Pack)22: Approve action on presentation from staff regarding future EMS shift rotations. (Commissioner Stagner)24: Approve Resolutions for exemption from ad valorem taxation (Commissioner Stagner) a. Red Rock Community Center, Inc b. Watterson School House site25: Approve publishing annual Notice of Administrative Office Location in the newspaper. (Commissioner Green)26: Discuss and consider action on the purchase or acquisition of real property for Administration facility (Commissioners Green and Pack)27: Receive General Counsel report, including, but not limited to, tax matters, pending contract issues, open records requests, and other legal issues, if any, and take action as needed.28: Adjournment 2024 Median Value of Homestead: 2025 Median Value of Homestead: Actual for 2024:2025-12-30 • REGULAR SESSION
Bastrop County Emergency Services District #3 Board Meeting - 2025-12-30
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A: Call Meeting to Order. (Commissioner Green)B: Pledges of AllegianceC: Public Comment. Members of the public may address the Board on items not on the posted agenda for a maximum of three minutes each. Time may not be transferred among speakers. No discussion will be had between the speakers(s) and District commissioners. ThD: Public Comment on Agenda Items. Individuals may address the Board on items listed on the posted agenda. Members of the public may address the Board for a maximum of three minutes each. Time may not be transferred among speakers. Individuals may address thE: Operations1: Operations report from Acadian Ambulance, including a. Operational Metrics b. Clinical Metrics c. Community Events2: Executive Director report to include executive summary, update on Administrative operations, EMS transition plan, human resources, construction and other project updates, and other related District matters, with discussion and possible action on the repor3: Bastrop County First Responders ReportF: The following items are for discussion and possible action:1: Approval of the Treasurer's report and the financial statements, payment of invoices and reimbursements, payroll , and advertising expenses. (Commissioner Pack)2: Approval of Revenue Transfer(s). (Commissioner Pack)3: Approve minutes from the following meetings: (Commissioner Simpson) a) November 19, 2025 (Regular Meeting)4: Authorize the execution of a lease for an EMS regional station in the Elgin area pending approval from legal counsel. (Commissioner Simpson)5: Approve health, dental, vision and ancillary benefits recommendation for FY 2025-26 including employee contribution amounts. (Commissioner Green)6: Approve worker's compensation policy for FY 2025-26. (Commissioner Green)7: Approve recommended salary bands for field and communications personnel (Commissioner Green)8: Approve a recommendation to use Bastrop County EMS as the "Provider/Operating Name" for DSHS provider licensing. (Commissioner Stagner)9: Approve extending the engagement with Southwest Engineers to include 1808 Jasper property and proceed with site planning. (Commissioner Pack)10: Authorize Executive Director to proceed with obtaining financing proposals to capitalize the EMS agency. (Commissioner Pack) 11 . Approve amended resolution allowing employees to disburse District funds. (Commissioner Green)12: Ratify the cancellation of PO 2025-1004 to Sames Ford for the purchase of a 2026 Ford Expedition. (Commissioner Green)13: Ratify the purchase of a 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe from Caldwell Country Chevrolet through the BuyBoard group purchasing program. (Commissioner Green)14: Approve new interlocal agreement between the City of Elgin and the District for the provision of EMS services within the City of Elgin. (Commissioner Simpson)15: Receive General Counsel report, including, but not limited to, tax matters, pending contract issues, open records requests, and other legal issues, if any, and take action as needed.16: Adjournment The District's Board of Commissioners may convene in closed or executive session at any time during the meeting for certain purposes under the Texas Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, including but not limited to, receiving legal advice and consu2025-12-17 • REGULAR SESSION
Bastrop County Emergency Services District #3 Board Meeting - 2025-12-17
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A: Call Meeting to Order. (Commissioner Green)B: Pledges of AllegianceC: Public Comment. Members of the public may address the Board on items not on the posted agenda for a maximum of three minutes each. Time may not be transferred among speakers. No discussion will be had between the speakers(s) and District commissioners. ThD: Public Comment on Agenda Items. Individuals may address the Board on items listed on the posted agenda. Members of the public may address the Board for a maximum of three minutes each. Time may not be transferred among speakers. Individuals may address thE: Commissioner Items1: Approve and accept Statements and Oaths of Office for Keith Simpson and Jason Pack.2: Action regarding election of officers for Board.F: Operations1: Operations report from Acadian Ambulance, including a. Operational Metrics DEC 11 2025 ta ~D~ b. Clinical Metrics2: Executive Director report to include executive summary, update on Administrative operations, EMS transition plan, human resources, construction and other project updates, and other related District matters, with discussion and possible action on the repor3: Bastrop County First Responders ReportG: The following items are for discussion and possible action:1: Approval of the Treasurer's report and the financial statements, payment of invoices and reimbursements, payroll, and advertising expenses. (Commissioner Pack) fm2: Approval of Revenue Transfer(s). (Commissioner Pack)3: Approve minutes from the following meetings: (Commissioner Simpson) a) November 5, 2025 (Special Meeting) b) November 19, 2025 (Regular Meeting)4: Presentation from Frontier Bank and account or loan approval as necessary.5: Authorize the execution of a lease for an EMS regional station in the Elgin area pending approval from legal counsel. (Commissioner Simpson)6: Approve health, dental, vision and ancillary benefits recommendation for FY 2025-26 including employee contribution amounts. (Commissioner Green)7: Approve worker's compensation policy for FY 2025-26. (Commissioner Green)8: Approve recommended salary bands for field and communications personnel (Commissioner Green)9: Approve a recommendation to use Bastrop County EMS as the "Provider/Operating Name" for DSHS provider licensing. (Commissioner Stagner)10: Approve extending the engagement with Southwest Engineers to include 1808 Jasper property and proceed with site planning. (Commissioner Pack)11: Authorize Executive Director to proceed with obtaining financing proposals to capitalize the EMS agency. (Commissioner Pack)12: Approve amended resolution allowing employees to disburse District funds. (Commissioner Green)13: Ratify the cancellation of PO 2025-1004 to Sames Ford for the purchase of a 2026 Ford Expedition. (Commissioner Green)14: Ratify the purchase of a 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe from Caldwell Country Chevrolet through the BuyBoard group purchasing program. (Commissioner Green)15: Approve new interlocal agreement between the City of Elgin and the District for the provision of EMS services within the City of Elgin. (Commissioner Simpson)16: Receive General Counsel report, including, but not limited to, tax matters, pending contract issues, open records requests, and other legal issues, if any, and take action as needed.17: Adjournment The District's Board of Commissioners may convene in closed or executive session at any time during the meeting for certain purposes under the Texas Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, including but not limited to, receiving legal advice and consu2025-12-02 • REGULAR SESSION
Bastrop County Emergency Services District #3 Board Meeting - 2025-12-02
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A: Call Meeting to Order. (Commissioner Green)B: Pledges of Allegiance;C: Public Comment. Members of the public may address the Board on items not on the posted agenda for a maximum of three minutes each. Time may not be transferred among speakers. No discussion will be had between the speakers(s) and District commissioners. ThD: Public Comment on Agenda Items. Individuals may address the Board on items listed on the posted agenda. Members of the public may address the 1;3oard for a maximum of three minutes each. Time may not be transferred among speakers. Individuals may address E: The following items are for discussion and possible action:1: Authorize the Executive Director to purchase a previously owned ambulance from Frazer for the purpose of EMS provider licensing not to exceed $75,000. (Commissioner Simpson)2: Approve contract amendment with Acadian Ambulance for additional unit hours previously authorized by the District. (Commissioner Green)3: Review qualifications of architects and authorize the Executive Director to engage for architectural services related to the design and construction process for the Jasper Road EMS station. (Commissioner Pack)4: Review qualifications of geotechnical engineers and authorize the Executive Director to engage for geotechnical engineering services related to the design and construction process for the Jasper Road EMS station. (Commissioner Pack)5: Discuss and consider action on a master facility plan for the District. (Commissioner Pack)6: Discuss and consider action on the purchase of real property for a future station. (Commissioners Pack)7: Discuss and consider action on strategic objectives for CY 2026. (Commissioner Green)8: Adjournment The District's Board of Commissioners may convene in closed or executive session at any time during the meeting for certain purposes under the Texas Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, including but not limited to, receiving legal advice from the 2025-11-19 • REGULAR SESSION
Bastrop County Emergency Services District #3 Board Meeting - 2025-11-19
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A: Call Meeting to Order. (Commissioner Green)8: Pledges of Allegiance;C: Public Comment. Members of the public may address the Board on items not on the posted agenda for a maximum of three minutes each. Time may not be transferred among speakers. No discussion will be had between the speakers(s) and District commissioners. ThD: Public Comment on Agenda Items. Individuals may address the Board on items listed on the posted agenda. Members of the public may address the Board for a maximum of three minutes each. Time may not be transferred among speakers. Individuals may address thE: Operations1: Operations report from Acadian Ambulance; a. Operational Metrics b. Clinical Metrics c. Community Events2: Executive Director report to include: executive summary, update on Administrative operations, EMS transition plan, human resources, construction and other project updates, and other related District matters, with discussion and possible action on the repo3: Bastrop County First Responders ReportF: The following items are for discussion and possible action:1: Approval of the Treasurer's report and the financial statements, payment of invoices and reimbursements, payroll, advertising expenses. (Commissioner Pack)2: Approval of Revenue Transfer(s) (Commissioner Pack)3: Approve minutes from the following meetings: (Commissioner Simpson): a. October 15, 2025 (Regular Meeting) b. October 29, 2025 (Special Meeting) c. November 5, 2025 (Special Meeting)4: Approve registration and travel reimbursement for Dr. Kevin Abadi to attend the National Association of EMS Physicians conference in Tampa in January 2026. (Commissioner Green)5: Approve registration and travel expenses/reimbursement for the 2025 Texas EMS Conference in Fort Worth, Texas. (Commissioner Simpson)6: Authorize the Executive Director to engage VFIS of Texas to assist in designing a benefits plan for District employees and go to market for pricing for future consideration by the Board. (Commissioner Green)7: Authorize staff to pursue provider licensing including expenditure of funds for supplies and equipment necessary to license one ambulance. (Commissioner Green)8: Authorize staff to arrange a short-term lease on an ambulance vehicle to facilitate licensing of one ambulance. (Commissioner Stagner)9: Authorize the Executive Director to negotiate with Space X for property for an EMS station. (Commissioner Simpson)10: Review qualifications of architects and authorize the Executive Director to engage for architectural services related to the design and construction process for the Jasper Road EMS station. (Commissioner Pack) 11 . Review qualifications of landscape archi12: Review qualifications of geotechnical engineers and authorize the Executive Director to engage for geotechnical engineering services related to the design and construction process for the Jasper Road EMS station. (Commissioner Pack)13: Approve an agreement between the District and the Bastrop County First Responders. (Commissioner Stagner)14: Approve a recommendation to withdraw from participation in the Social Security system and take any related action. (Commissioner Green)15: Approve an agreement with ESO Solutions for future ePCR and CAD software. (Commissioner Pack)16: Fill open board member position on the Medical Oversight Committee. (Commissioner Stagner)17: Discuss future meeting dates for topics to input on a master facility plan and strategic planning. (Commissioner Green)18: Receive General Counsel report, including, but not limited to, tax matters, pending contract issues, open records requests, and other legal issues, if any, and take action as needed.19: Adjournment The District's Board of Commissioners may convene in closed or executive session at any time during the meeting for certain purposes under the Texas Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, including but not limited to, receiving legal advice from the 2025-11-14 • REGULAR SESSION
Bastrop County Emergency Services District #3 Board Meeting - 2025-11-14
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A: Call Meeting to Order. (Commissioner Green)B: Pledges of Allegiance.C: Public Comment. Members of the public may address the Board on items not on the posted agenda for a maximum of three minutes each. Time may not be transferred among speakers. No discussion will be had between the speakers(s) and District commissioners. ThD: Public Comment on Agenda Items. Individuals may address the Board on items listed on the posted agenda. Members of the public may address the Board for a maximum of three minutes each. Time may not be transferred among speakers. Individuals may address thE: The following items are for discussion and possible action:1: See Supplemental Agenda for Election Items.2: Discuss items for next agenda and set next meeting date.3: Adjournment. The District's Board of Commissioners may convene in closed or executive session at any time during the meeting for certain purposes under the Texas Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, including but not limited to, receivin2025-11-05 • REGULAR SESSION
Bastrop County Emergency Services District #3 Board Meeting - 2025-11-05
2025-10-29 • REGULAR SESSION
Bastrop County Emergency Services District #3 Board Meeting - 2025-10-29
2025-10-15 • REGULAR SESSION
Bastrop County Emergency Services District #3 Board Meeting - 2025-10-15
2025-09-17 • REGULAR SESSION
Bastrop County Emergency Services District #3 Board Meeting - 2025-09-17
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1: Call Meeting to Order. (Commissioner Green) Called to order at 9:00 AM Present were Commissioners Green, Pack, Johnson, Stagner, and Simpson. Also present were Executive Director Rodriguez, Legal Counsel Michael Parsons, Accountant Ashton McGonagle, Acad2: Pledges of Allegiance;3: Public Comment: The following Community Members provided public comment: Pete Peck, Preston McGrew, Nick Teague, Caleb Peck, Mackenzie Brown4: Public Comment on Agenda Items: NONE5: Discuss and consider approval of minutes from the following meetings (Commissioner Simpson): a. August 20, 2025 (Regular Meeting) b. September 3, 2025 (Special Meeting)6: Discuss and consider approval of the Treasurer’s report and the payment of invoices, advertising expenses, and reimbursements. Motion: Accept and approve Treasurer’s report and the payment of invoices, advertising expenses, and reimbursements, by Commissi7: Discuss and consider approval of FY25 budget amendments, if any. No discussion held nor action taken8: Discuss and consider approval of any revenue transfers among District accounts. No discussion held nor action taken9: Discuss and consider action on approval of payroll as a matter of routine business. No discussion held nor action taken OPERATIONAL DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS10: Operations Reporting a. Operations report from Acadian Ambulance; i. Operational Metrics11: Public comment on the proposed tax rate of $0.10 per $100 valuation. No public comment was provided. No action taken.12: Discuss and consider taking action regarding the budget for fiscal year October 1, 2025 to September 30, 2026 and adopting a resolution for same. Motion: Adopt the budget for fiscal year October 1, 2025 to September 30, 2026 and adopting a resolution for 13: Take a record vote on the District’s 2025 tax rate, adopt an Order Levying Taxes, authorize filing the Order with the county Tax Assessor/Collector. Motion: Adopt a tax rate of $0.10 per $100.00 property valuation, adopt the Order Levying Taxes, and filin14: Discuss and consider action pertaining to District Boundaries for November Election. (Commissioners Johnson, Simpson) No action taken15: Discuss and consider action to purchase and Automated External Defibrillator for the District office from Stryker using SAVVIK pricing. (Commissioner Johnson) Motion: Authorize purchase of Automated External Defibrillator for the District office from Str16: Discuss and consider action to approve purchase and installation of a Motorola mobile radio, emergency and safety equipment, and lettering of a previously ordered Ford Expedition. (Commissioners Pack and Johnson) Motion: Approve purchase and installation17: Discuss and consider action to host a First Responder Day dinner and approve related expenses. (Commissioner Johnson) Emergency Services District 3 office, 627 B State Highway 71, Bastrop, Texas 78602 and approve any related expenses for tables and chairs18: Discuss and consider action to purchase a dual keypad/drawer safe with secure “drop” capability from Dickens Locksmith including delivery. (Commissioner Johnson) No action taken19: Discuss and consider action on a historical property tax exemption resolution for the Cedar Creek Cemetery Association. (Commissioner Stagner) Motion: Approve a historical property tax exemption resolution for the Cedar Creek Cemetery Association, by Comm20: Discuss and consider action on Elgin Interlocal Agreement. (Commissioner Simpson) Motion: To sign and execute the amended Elgin Interlocal Agreement by Commissioner Simpson, Second by Commissioner Stagner. 5 – Ayes – Motion Passes2025-09-03 • REGULAR SESSION
Bastrop County Emergency Services District #3 Board Meeting - 2025-09-03
2025-08-20 • REGULAR SESSION
Bastrop County Emergency Services District #3 Board Meeting - 2025-08-20
2025-08-13 • REGULAR SESSION