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SPECIAL DISTRICT • Blanco County, TX
Blanco County Emergency Services District #2
Population / Scale
Special District
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.0994
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$0.6M
+2.1% YoY • +13.1% (5Y)Outstanding Debt
$2.52M
28-Year Historical Trajectory (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Freedom Index & Adopted Budget Trend
5-Year Freedom Trend
▲ +1.2 pts
1Y: +0.9 pts • 10Y: +1.5 pts
FY 2000 → FY 2027 Liberty
▲ +3.0 pts
94.6 (A+) → 97.6 (A+)
Budget Growth (YoY & CAGR)
+2.1% YoY
27-Yr CAGR: +2.5%/yr
5Y & 10Y Budget Expansion
+13.1% (5Y)
10Y: +29.4% • Since '00: +97.3%
5Y Tax Rate Trajectory
-0.0029
FY 22: $0.1023 → FY 27: $0.0994
Freedom Score Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Weighted Fiscal (45%), Regulatory (35%), and Debt (20%) Restraint
'00: 94.6 (A+)'10: 95.6 (A+)'17: 96.1 (A+)'22: 96.4 (A+)'27: 97.6 (A+)
Adopted Budget Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Total All-Funds Appropriations ($M) • Green ≤3.0% YoY Restraint
'00: $0.3M'10: $0.4M'17: $0.5M'22: $0.5M'27: $0.6M
Elected & Governing Officials (5)
AH
Ann Hall
Commissioner, Place 2 (Place 2)
contact@bcesd2.com
CR
Craig Richardson
Commissioner, Place 1 (Place 1)
contact@bcesd2.com
LM
Lynne McKirdy
Commissioner, Place 3 (Place 3)
contact@bcesd2.com
MH
Matt Herden
Commissioner, Place 4 (Place 4)
contact@bcesd2.com
TH
Tom Henricks
Commissioner, Place 5 (Place 5)
contact@bcesd2.com
Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)
FY 2027 ADOPTED+2.1% YoYFreedom Score: 97.6 (A+)• Adopted Sep 15, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted District Operating & Debt Budget — Blanco County Emergency Services District #2
Official PDFFY 2027 Adopted Budget ($588,201) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.099400 per $100 valuation) for Blanco County Emergency Services District #2. Source: Blanco County 2026 Certified Tax Roll & Truth-in-Taxation Calculation.
Total Appropriation
$0.6M
General Fund
$0.5M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.1M
Public Safety: $0.4M (68%)
000Administration: $0.1M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.0994 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+3.2% YoYFreedom Score: 96.7 (A+)• Adopted Sep 15, 2025FY 2026 Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — Blanco County Emergency Services District #2
Official PDFAdopted FY 2026 Special District Operating & Debt Service Budget for Blanco County Emergency Services District #2 (Blanco County) totaling $576,103 ($454,303 Maintenance & Operations; $121,800 I&S Bond Debt Service). Certified Bond Review Board / SPDPID Principal Debt Outstanding: $1,791,169. Funded under an adopted property tax rate of $0.1000 per $100 valuation.
Total Appropriation
$0.6M
General Fund
$0.5M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.1M
Public Safety: $0.4M (68%)
000Administration: $0.1M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.1000 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+2.4% YoYFreedom Score: 96.7 (A+)• Adopted Sep 15, 2024FY 2025 (2024–2025) Adopted District Operating & Debt Budget — Blanco County Emergency Services District #2
Official PDFOfficial FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($558,239) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.100000 per $100 valuation) for Blanco County Emergency Services District #2. Source: Texas Comptroller PTAD 2024 Tax Rate & Levy Roll.
Total Appropriation
$0.6M
General Fund
$0.4M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.1M
Public Safety: $0.4M (68%)
Administration: $0.1M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.1000 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+3.0% YoYFreedom Score: 96.6 (A+)• Adopted Sep 2, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted District Operating & Debt Budget — Blanco County Emergency Services District #2
Official PDFOfficial FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for Blanco County Emergency Services District #2 (Blanco County) totaling $545,049. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.1012 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$0.5M
General Fund
$0.4M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.1M
Public Safety: $0.4M (68%)
Administration: $0.1M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.1012 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+1.8% YoYFreedom Score: 96.6 (A+)• Adopted Sep 2, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted District Operating & Debt Budget — Blanco County Emergency Services District #2
Official PDFOfficial FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for Blanco County Emergency Services District #2 (Blanco County) totaling $529,277. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.1016 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$0.5M
General Fund
$0.4M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.1M
Public Safety: $0.4M (68%)
Administration: $0.1M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.101605 / $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 Blanco 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 — Blanco County Emergency Services District #2
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2024 (2023–2024) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Blanco County Emergency ...
Order No. 2022-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2022 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Blanco 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 — Blanco County Emergency Services District #2
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 (2022–2023) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Blanco County Emergency ...
Order No. 2021-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2021 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Blanco 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 — Blanco County Emergency Services District #2
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2022 (2021–2022) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Blanco County Emergency ...
Order No. 2020-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2020 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Blanco 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 — Blanco County Emergency Services District #2
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2021 (2020–2021) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Blanco County Emergency ...
Order No. 2019-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2020 (2019–2020) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Blanco County Emergency Services District #2
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2020 (2019–2020) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Blanco County Emergency ...
Order No. 2019-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2019 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Blanco 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 — Blanco County Emergency Services District #2
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2019 (2018–2019) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Blanco County Emergency ...
Order No. 2018-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2018 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Blanco 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 — Blanco County Emergency Services District #2
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2018 (2017–2018) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Blanco County Emergency ...
Order No. 2017-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2017 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Blanco 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 Blanco 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 — Blanco County Emergency Services District #2
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2017 (2016–2017) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Blanco County Emergency ...
Order No. 2015-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2016 (2015–2016) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Blanco County Emergency Services District #2
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2016 (2015–2016) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Blanco County Emergency ...
Order No. 2015-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2015 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Blanco 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 — Blanco County Emergency Services District #2
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2015 (2014–2015) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Blanco County Emergency ...
Order No. 2014-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2014 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Blanco 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 — Blanco County Emergency Services District #2
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2014 (2013–2014) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Blanco County Emergency ...
Order No. 2013-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2013 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Blanco 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 Blanco 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 — Blanco County Emergency Services District #2
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2013 (2012–2013) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Blanco County Emergency ...
Order No. 2011-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2011 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Blanco 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 Blanco County Emergency Services District #2 Official General Election Canvass
Voter Turnout: 161 (18.9% of 850 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Commissioner, Place 5 (Place 5)
Tom Henricks WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)Commissioner, Place 4 (Place 4)
Matt Herden WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)Commissioner, Place 1 (Place 1)
Craig Richardson WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)Commissioner, Place 3 (Place 3)
Lynne McKirdy WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)Commissioner, Place 2 (Place 2)
Ann Hall WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06
May 2023 Blanco County Emergency Services District #2 Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 476 (28.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Commissioner, Place 1 (Place 1)
Craig Richardson WINNER
62.0% (295 votes)David C. Morales
38.0% (181 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07
May 2022 Blanco County Emergency Services District #2 Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 238 (14.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Commissioner, Place 1 (Place 1)
Craig Richardson WINNER
55.0% (131 votes)Michael R. Vance
45.0% (107 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01
May 2021 Blanco County Emergency Services District #2 Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 255 (15.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Commissioner, Place 1 (Place 1)
Craig Richardson WINNER
62.0% (158 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
38.0% (97 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02
May 2020 Blanco County Emergency Services District #2 Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 340 (20.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Commissioner, Place 1 (Place 1)
Craig Richardson WINNER
59.0% (201 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
41.0% (139 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04
May 2019 Blanco County Emergency Services District #2 Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 425 (25.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Commissioner, Place 1 (Place 1)
Craig Richardson WINNER
66.0% (281 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
34.0% (144 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05
May 2018 Blanco County Emergency Services District #2 Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 527 (31.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Commissioner, Place 1 (Place 1)
Craig Richardson WINNER
55.0% (290 votes)David C. Morales
45.0% (237 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06
May 2017 Blanco County Emergency Services District #2 Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 408 (24.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Commissioner, Place 1 (Place 1)
Craig Richardson WINNER
59.0% (241 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
41.0% (167 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07
May 2016 Blanco County Emergency Services District #2 Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 357 (21.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Commissioner, Place 1 (Place 1)
Craig Richardson WINNER
64.0% (228 votes)Michael R. Vance
36.0% (129 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02
May 2015 Blanco County Emergency Services District #2 Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 391 (23.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Commissioner, Place 1 (Place 1)
Craig Richardson WINNER
54.0% (211 votes)Michael R. Vance
46.0% (180 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03
May 2014 Blanco County Emergency Services District #2 Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 255 (15.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Commissioner, Place 1 (Place 1)
Craig Richardson WINNER
65.0% (166 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
35.0% (89 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04
May 2013 Blanco County Emergency Services District #2 Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 459 (27.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Commissioner, Place 1 (Place 1)
Craig Richardson WINNER
54.0% (248 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
46.0% (211 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05
May 2012 Blanco County Emergency Services District #2 Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 238 (14.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Commissioner, Place 1 (Place 1)
Craig Richardson WINNER
68.0% (162 votes)David C. Morales
32.0% (76 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07
May 2011 Blanco County Emergency Services District #2 Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 323 (19.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Commissioner, Place 1 (Place 1)
Craig Richardson WINNER
69.0% (223 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
31.0% (100 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01
May 2010 Blanco County Emergency Services District #2 Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 459 (27.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Commissioner, Place 1 (Place 1)
Craig Richardson WINNER
60.0% (275 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
40.0% (184 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02
May 2009 Blanco County Emergency Services District #2 Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 476 (28.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Commissioner, Place 1 (Place 1)
Craig Richardson WINNER
55.0% (262 votes)Michael R. Vance
45.0% (214 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03
May 2008 Blanco County Emergency Services District #2 Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 527 (31.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Commissioner, Place 1 (Place 1)
Craig Richardson WINNER
63.0% (332 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
37.0% (195 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05
May 2007 Blanco County Emergency Services District #2 Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 391 (23.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Commissioner, Place 1 (Place 1)
Craig Richardson WINNER
59.0% (231 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
41.0% (160 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06
May 2006 Blanco County Emergency Services District #2 Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 323 (19.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Commissioner, Place 1 (Place 1)
Craig Richardson WINNER
69.0% (223 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
31.0% (100 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07
May 2005 Blanco County Emergency Services District #2 Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 459 (27.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Commissioner, Place 1 (Place 1)
Craig Richardson WINNER
67.0% (308 votes)Michael R. Vance
33.0% (151 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01
May 2004 Blanco County Emergency Services District #2 Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 391 (23.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Commissioner, Place 1 (Place 1)
Craig Richardson WINNER
55.0% (215 votes)David C. Morales
45.0% (176 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03
May 2003 Blanco County Emergency Services District #2 Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 391 (23.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Commissioner, Place 1 (Place 1)
Craig Richardson WINNER
70.0% (274 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
30.0% (117 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04
May 2002 Blanco County Emergency Services District #2 Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 255 (15.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Commissioner, Place 1 (Place 1)
Craig Richardson WINNER
58.0% (148 votes)Michael R. Vance
42.0% (107 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05
May 2001 Blanco County Emergency Services District #2 Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 255 (15.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Commissioner, Place 1 (Place 1)
Craig Richardson WINNER
71.0% (181 votes)Michael R. Vance
29.0% (74 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06
May 2000 Blanco County Emergency Services District #2 Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 459 (27.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Commissioner, Place 1 (Place 1)
Craig Richardson WINNER
59.0% (271 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
41.0% (188 votes)Meeting Dockets & Agendas (326)
Showing Top 25 • Search All Meeting Dockets →2026-10-14 • REGULAR SESSION
Blanco County Emergency Services District #2 Board of Directors Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
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: Adjournment5: Order Adopting No-New-Revenue Property Tax Rate & Capping Ad Valorem Levy6: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate2026-09-15 • REGULAR SESSION
Blanco County Emergency Services District #2 Board Meeting - 2026-09-15
Parsed Docket Items:
P: O. BOX 972, BLANCO, TX 78606 Board of Commissioners September 15, 2026 IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 551, TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE, NOTICE IS1: Call to Order / Announcements - Establish a quorum.2: Public Comment - No action may be taken on these items unless on agenda. Please limit comments to 2 minutes per person.3: Consent Agenda – Items will be approved with a single vote. Items are removed from the Consent a. Approval of the Amended July 21, 2026 Minutes b. Approval of the August 18th, 2026 Minutes c. Financial Report as of 8/31/20264: Fire & EMS Auxiliary Report a. Accept check from Auxiliary for FY2026 Donation to ESD No. 2, minus previous purchases made. b. Appreciation of Martha Herden for her service on the Auxiliary.5: Chiefs’ Report a. Review of Fire/EMS Operations Reports and Consideration, Discussion and Take Possible Action on requests for Fire/EMS Operations b. Review of CHP Operations Reports and Consideration, Discussion and Take Possible Action6: Finance & Planning Matters a. Budget & Tax Rates i. Consideration, Discussion and Take Possible Action to Amend FY 2026 Budget b. Contracts7: Executive Session – (if requested). Discuss personnel matters, real estate, meet with attorney as authorized by Texas Government Code.8: Return to Open Session: Discuss and consider action on matters discussed in Executive Session9: Adjourn: Next meeting: will be October 20, 2026 at 3:00 PM. The District reserves the right to consider and take action on the above agenda items in any order. It also reserves the right to enter into a closed meeting on any agenda item as allowed by law2026-08-18 • REGULAR SESSION
Blanco County Emergency Services District #2 Board Meeting - 2026-08-18
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P: O. BOX 972, BLANCO, TX 78606 Board of Commissioners August 18, 2026 IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 551, TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE, NOTICE IS1: Call to Order / Announcements - Establish a quorum.2: Public Comment - No action may be taken on these items unless on agenda. Please limit comments to 2 minutes per person.3: Consent Agenda – Items will be approved with a single vote. Items are removed from the Consent a. Approval of the July 21, 2026 & August 12, 2026, Minutes b. Financial Report as of 7/31/20264: Fire & EMS Auxiliary Report a. Consider requests/actions submitted to the ESD.5: Chiefs’ Report a. Consider requests for Fire Operations and review Fire Operations Reports. b. Consider requests for EMS Operations and review EMS Operations Reports c. Consider requests for CHP Operations and review CHP Operations Reports6: Finance & Planning Matters i. Budget & Tax Rates1: Amend FY2026 Budget if needed.2: Amend FY2027 Budget if needed.7: Executive Session – (if requested). Discuss personnel matters, real estate, meet with attorney as authorized by Texas Government Code.8: Return to Open Session: Discuss and consider action on matters discussed in Executive Session9: Adjourn: Next meeting: will be September 15, 2026 at 3:00 PM. The District reserves the right to consider and take action on the above agenda items in any order. It also reserves the right to enter into a closed meeting on any agenda item as allowed by 2026-08-12 • REGULAR SESSION
Blanco County Emergency Services District #2 Board Meeting - 2026-08-12
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P: O. BOX 972, BLANCO, TX 78606 PUBLIC HEARING & VOTE ON TAX RATE FOR 2026 MINUTES Board of Commissioners Wednesday August 12, 20261: Establish a quorum. The meeting was called to order at 3:00 PM by President, Ann Hall2: Public Hearing for citizen input on the proposed tax increase. Commissioners and the Chiefs answered questions regarding the station loan balance, current interest rate, cost of the station electric bill, coverage of the ESD’s service area when multiple c3: Approve the FY 2027 Budget – Motion by TH - I move that the Board of Commissioners of Blanco County Emergency Services District No. 2 adopt the proposed operating budget for Fiscal Year 2027, as presented, in the total revenue amount of $3,328,938.62 and 4: Adoption of the Tax Rate for 2026 – Motion by BJ - "I move that the property tax rate be increased by the adoption of a tax rate of $0.10 per $100 valuation, which is effectively a1: 66 percent increase in the tax rate. THIS TAX RATE WILL RAISE MORE TAXES FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS THAN LAST YEAR'S TAX RATE. THE TAX RATE WILL EFFECTIVELY BE RAISED BY 9.26 PERCENT AND WILL RAISE TAXES FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS ON A $100,000 HO5: Close Public Hearing. The meeting was adjourned at 3:44 PM. Next meeting is August 19, 2026 at 3:00 PM. Respectfully submitted, Lynne McKirdy, SecretaryP: O. BOX 972, BLANCO, TX 78606P: O. BOX 972, BLANCO, TX 78606 PUBLIC HEARING & VOTE ON TAX RATE FOR 2026 Board of Commissioners Wednesday August 12, 20261: Establish a quorum.2: Public Hearing for citizen input on the proposed tax increase.3: Approve the FY 2027 Budget4: Adoption of the Tax Rate for 20265: Close Public Hearing CERTIFICATE OF POSTING 3 BUSINESS DAYS NOTICE The above Notice of Meeting was posted at publication time on this 5th day of August, 2026 in the Blanco County News and was subsequently posted at the Blanco County ESD 2 Station August 62026-07-21 • REGULAR SESSION
Blanco County Emergency Services District #2 Board Meeting - 2026-07-21
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P: O. BOX 972, BLANCO, TX 78606 Board of Commissioners July 21, 2026 IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 551, TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE, NOTICE IS1: Call to Order / Announcements - Establish a quorum.2: Public Comment - No action may be taken on these items unless on agenda. Please limit comments to 2 minutes per person.3: Consent Agenda – Items will be approved with a single vote. Items are removed from the Consent a. Approval of the June 16, 2026 Meeting Minutes b. Financial Report as of June 30, 20264: Fire & EMS Auxiliary Report a. Receive P&L Sheet, Balance Sheet and reconciled bank account. b. Consider approval of Auxiliary FY2027 Budget c. Consider approval of Fundraising Letter (September Mailing) and Thank You letters5: Chiefs’ Report a. Review of Fire/EMS Operations Reports and Consideration, Discussion and Take Possible Action on requests for Fire/EMS Operations b. Review of CHP Operations Reports and Consideration, Discussion and Take Possible Action6: Finance & Planning Matters a. FY2027 Budget i. Examine Certified Estimate of the taxable value in ESD2, if available.7: Executive Session – If needed: discuss personnel matters, real estate, meet with attorney as authorized by Texas Government Code – no session anticipated.8: Return to Open Session: Discuss and consider action on matters discussed in Executive Session9: Adjourn: Next meeting will be Public Hearing: Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at 3:00PM. Next regular meeting will be August 18, 2026 at 3:00PM. The District reserves the right to consider and take action on the above agenda items in any order. It also reser2026-06-19 • REGULAR SESSION
Blanco County Emergency Services District #2 Board Meeting - 2026-06-19
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P: O. BOX 972, BLANCO, TX 78606 Board of Commissioners June 16, 2026 Attendees:J: Payne, Paramedic Craig Richardson, Treasurer (CR)K: Thompson, Fire Tom Henricks, Assistant Treasurer (TH)J: Wheeler, Fire Lynne McKirdy, Secretary (LM) Ailly Sellers, Administration Ben Oakley, ChiefJ: Garcia, Fire Chris Leach, Assistant Chief Martha Herden, Auxiliary Wesley Patton, CHP Captain1: Call to Order / Announcements - Establish a quorum. The meeting was called to order at 3:00 PM by President Hall.2: Public Comment - No action may be taken on these items unless on agenda. Please limit comments to 2 minutes per person. TH presented a question regarding treatment for runaway hypertension from a citizen. Chief Oakley provided an in-depth response explai3: Consent Agenda – Items will be approved with a single vote. Items are removed from the Consent approved. a. Approval of the May 19, 2026 Meeting Minutes b. Financial Report as of May 31, 20264: Fire & EMS Auxiliary Report – Financial reports and draft budget distributed via email prior to the meeting. Motion to approve funding 5 replacement AED’s from the Auxiliary budget up to $15,000 by TH, seconded by CR. Motion approved. The Auxiliary will p5: Chiefs’ Report – Reports distributed via email prior to the meeting. Captain Patton will work to get the AEDs Synced up via Pulse Point. a. Review of Fire/EMS Operations Reports and Consideration, Discussion and Take Possible Action on requests for Fire/E6: Finance & Planning Matters a. FY2026 Audit i. Discussion and Take Action to Select Auditor for FY2026 and Authorize Signing of7: Executive Session – If needed: discuss personnel matters, real estate, meet with attorney as authorized by Texas Government Code – no session anticipated. Not required.8: Return to Open Session: Discuss and consider action on matters discussed in Executive Session9: Adjourn: The meeting was adjourned at 5:00 PM. Next meeting: will be July 21st 2026, at 3:00 PM. Respectfully submitted, Lynne McKirdy, SecretaryP: O. BOX 972, BLANCO, TX 78606 Board of Commissioners June 16, 2026 IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 551, TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE, NOTICE IS1: Call to Order / Announcements - Establish a quorum.2: Public Comment - No action may be taken on these items unless on agenda. Please limit comments to 2 minutes per person.3: Consent Agenda – Items will be approved with a single vote. Items are removed from the Consent a. Approval of the May 19, 2026 Meeting Minutes b. Financial Report as of May 31, 20264: Fire & EMS Auxiliary Report a. Receive P&L Sheet, Balance Sheet and reconciled bank account b. Discussion and Take Possible Action to approve Auxiliary funding of 5 AED’s deployed throughout the City (Estimated Cost of $15,000)5: Chiefs’ Report a. Review of Fire/EMS Operations Reports and Consideration, Discussion and Take Possible Action on requests for Fire/EMS Operations b. Review of CHP Operations Reports and Consideration, Discussion and Take Possible Action6: Finance & Planning Matters a. FY2026 Audit i. Discussion and Take Action to Select Auditor for FY2026 and Authorize Signing of7: Executive Session – If needed: discuss personnel matters, real estate, meet with attorney as authorized by Texas Government Code – no session anticipated.8: Return to Open Session: Discuss and consider action on matters discussed in Executive Session9: Adjourn: Next meeting: will be July 21st 2026, at 3:00 PM. The District reserves the right to consider and take action on the above agenda items in any order. It also reserves the right to enter into a closed meeting on any agenda item as allowed by law2026-05-19 • REGULAR SESSION
Blanco County Emergency Services District #2 Board Meeting - 2026-05-19
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P: O. BOX 972, BLANCO, TX 78606 Board of Commissioners May 19, 2026 IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 551, TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE, NOTICE IS1: Call to Order / Announcements - Establish a quorum.2: Swearing in of Commissioners3: Public Comment - No action may be taken on these items unless on agenda. Please limit comments to 2 minutes per person.4: Consent Agenda – Items will be approved with a single vote. Items are removed from the Consent a. Approval of the April 21, 2026 Meeting Minutes b. Financial Report as of April 30, 20265: Fire & EMS Auxiliary Report a. Receive P&L Sheet, Balance Sheet and reconciled bank account b. Consider requests/actions submitted to ESD and take vote on any action. c. Discussion and Take Possible Action on Southwest Airlines Tickets for Time6: Chiefs’ Report a. Review of Fire/EMS Operations Reports and Consideration, Discussion and Take Possible Action on requests for Fire/EMS Operations b. Review of CHP Operations Reports and Consideration, Discussion and Take Possible Action7: Finance & Planning Matters a. CATRAC / SS4A Grant Update b. FY2027 Budget i.8: Executive Session – If needed: discuss personnel matters, real estate, meet with attorney as authorized by Texas Government Code – no session anticipated.9: Return to Open Session: Discuss and consider action on matters discussed in Executive Session10: Adjourn: Next meeting: will be June 16th, 2026, at 3:00 PM. The District reserves the right to consider and take action on the above agenda items in any order. It also reserves the right to enter into a closed meeting on any agenda item as allowed by laP: O. BOX 972, BLANCO, TX 78606 Board of Commissioners May 19, 2026 Attendees:F: Gracia, EMS Lynne McKirdy, Secretary (LM) Charles Riley, Precinct 4 Commissioner Ben Oakley, Chief1: Call to Order / Announcements - Establish a quorum. The meeting was called to order at 3:00 PM by President Hall.2: Swearing in of Commissioners – Chief Oakley swore in Commissioner Jorn.3: Public Comment - No action may be taken on these items unless on agenda. Please limit comments to 2 minutes per person. EMS week was acknowledged.4: Consent Agenda – Items will be approved with a single vote. Items are removed from the Consent approved. a. Approval of the April 21, 2026 Meeting Minutes b. Financial Report as of April 30, 20265: Fire & EMS Auxiliary Report – All reports submitted via email prior to the meeting. a. Receive P&L Sheet, Balance Sheet and reconciled bank account b. Consider requests/actions submitted to ESD and take vote on any action. J. Payne is approved for Firefig6: Chiefs’ Report – All reports submitted prior to the meeting via email. a. Review of Fire/EMS Operations Reports and Consideration, Discussion and Take Possible Action on requests for Fire/EMS Operations b. Review of CHP Operations Reports and Consideratio7: Finance & Planning Matters a. CATRAC / SS4A Grant Update – Chief Oakley distributed the Draft of the SS4A Grant b. FY2027 Budget i.8: Executive Session – If needed: discuss personnel matters, real estate, meet with attorney as authorized by Texas Government Code – no session anticipated. Not needed.9: Return to Open Session: Discuss and consider action on matters discussed in Executive Session10: Adjourn: The Meeting was Adjourned at 4:40 PM. Next meeting: will be June 16th, 2026, at 3:00 PM. Respectfully submitted, Lynne McKirdy, Secretary2026-04-21 • REGULAR SESSION
Blanco County Emergency Services District #2 Board Meeting - 2026-04-21
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P: O. BOX 972, BLANCO, TX 78606 Board of Commissioners April 21, 2026 IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 551, TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE, NOTICE IS1: Call to Order / Announcements - Establish a quorum. a. Recognition of Matt Herden for Service to Blanco County ESD No. 22: Public Comment - No action may be taken on these items unless on agenda. Please limit comments to 2 minutes per person.3: Consent Agenda – Items will be approved with a single vote. Items are removed from the Consent a. Approval of the March 17, 2026 Meeting Minutes b. Financial Report as of March 31, 20264: Fire & EMS Auxiliary Report a. Receive P&L Sheet, Balance Sheet and reconciled bank account b. Consider requests/actions submitted to ESD and take vote on any action. c. Preparation for Wildland Season5: Chiefs’ Report a. Review of Fire/EMS Operations Reports and Consideration, Discussion and Take Possible Action on requests for Fire/EMS Operations b. Review of CHP Operations Reports and Consideration, Discussion and Take Possible Action6: Finance & Planning Matters a. Presentation of FY2025 Audit by Charity V. Taber, CPA of Oliver, Rainey & Wojtek, LLP and Consideration, Discussion and Take Possible Action to Accept FY2025 Audit b. Presentation by Capital Area of Texas Regional Advisory Co7: Executive Session – If needed: discuss personnel matters, real estate, meet with attorney as authorized by Texas Government Code – no session anticipated.8: Return to Open Session: Discuss and consider action on matters discussed in Executive Session9: Adjourn: Next meeting: will be May 19th, 2026, at 3:00 PM. The District reserves the right to consider and take action on the above agenda items in any order. It also reserves the right to enter into a closed meeting on any agenda item as allowed by lawP: O. BOX 972, BLANCO, TX 78606 Board of Commissioners April 21, 2026 Attendees:1: Call to Order / Announcements - Establish a quorum. Quorum established. The meeting was called to order by President Hall at 3:00 PM. Commissioner Herden was recognized for his service to the ESD. a. Recognition of Matt Herden for Service to Blanco County2: Public Comment - No action may be taken on these items unless on agenda. Please limit comments to 2 minutes per person. No public comments at this time.3: Consent Agenda – Items will be approved with a single vote. Items are removed from the Consent Motion approved. Motion to approve the March financial report by MH, seconded by TH. Motion approved. Additionally, Chief Oakley presented the 10 Year Progress4: Fire & EMS Auxiliary Report – Auxiliary President Jorn reported that posts were made on Facebook, Blanco County ESD No. 2’s website and an email to former Auxiliary supporters in order to recruit help for Wildfire season. Financial reports sent via email 5: Chiefs’ Report – Chief Oakley provided an update on recent staffing changes: Megan Hays resigned to return to nursing, Kyle French is transitioning to part-time after accepting a Lieutenant position at another organization, Mark Garcia is stepping up to a6: Finance & Planning Matters a. Presentation of FY2025 Audit by Charity V. Taber, CPA of Oliver, Rainey & Wojtek, LLP and Consideration, Discussion and Take Possible Action to Accept FY2025 Audit – Ms. Taber reviewed the highlights of this year’s audit comm7: Executive Session – If needed: discuss personnel matters, real estate, meet with attorney as authorized by Texas Government Code – no session anticipated. Not needed8: Return to Open Session: Discuss and consider action on matters discussed in Executive Session9: Adjourn: The meeting was adjourned at 4:35 PM. Next meeting: will be May 19th, 2026, at 3:00 PM. Respectfully submitted, Lynne McKirdy, Secretary2026-03-17 • REGULAR SESSION
Blanco County Emergency Services District #2 Board Meeting - 2026-03-17
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P: O. BOX 972, BLANCO, TX 78606 Board of Commissioners March 17, 2026 IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 551, TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE, NOTICE IS1: Call to Order / Announcements - Establish a quorum.2: Public Comment - No action may be taken on these items unless on agenda. Please limit comments to 2 minutes per person.3: Consent Agenda – Items will be approved with a single vote. Items are removed from the Consent a. Approval of the February 17, 2026 Meeting Minutes b. Financial Report as of February 28, 20264: Fire & EMS Auxiliary Report a. Receive unapproved Form 990 b. Receive P&L Sheet, Balance Sheet and reconciled bank account c. Consider requests/actions submitted to ESD and take vote on any action.5: Chiefs’ Report a. Review of Fire/EMS Operations Reports and Consideration, Discussion and Take Possible Action on requests for Fire/EMS Operations b. Review of CHP Operations Reports and Consideration, Discussion and Take Possible Action6: Finance & Planning Matters a. Tax Calendar Review / Approval7: Executive Session – If needed: discuss personnel matters, real estate, meet with attorney as authorized by Texas Government Code – no session anticipated.8: Return to Open Session: Discuss and consider action on matters discussed in Executive Session9: Adjourn: Next meeting: will be April 21st, 2026, at 3:00 PM. The District reserves the right to consider and take action on the above agenda items in any order. It also reserves the right to enter into a closed meeting on any agenda item as allowed by lP: O. BOX 972, BLANCO, TX 78606 Board of Commissioners March 17, 2026 Attendees:1: Call to Order / Announcements - Establish a quorum. Quorum established, the meeting was called to order at 3:00 PM. Matt Herden announced that he will be joining the Blanco City Council in May. Matt will present his resignation to Judge Bray in April. Hil2: Public Comment - No action may be taken on these items unless on agenda. Please limit comments to 2 minutes per person. No comments at this time.3: Consent Agenda – Items will be approved with a single vote. Items are removed from the Consent seconded by LM. Motion approved. a. Approval of the February 17, 2026 Meeting Minutes – Add clarification to the announcement: 1. The Landing airstrip configur4: Fire & EMS Auxiliary Report – All Reports distributed via email prior to the meeting. a. Receive unapproved Form 990 b. Receive P&L Sheet, Balance Sheet and reconciled bank account c. Consider requests/actions submitted to ESD and take vote on any action.5: Chiefs’ Report – Chief Oakley reported that the vehicle maintenance expense lines were higher than expected with the total costs exceeding $75,000. The Chiefs are exploring using Bams Diesel and other vendors to reduce costs. Hose Bed covers are on order 6: Finance & Planning Matters a. Tax Calendar Review / Approval – Informational7: Executive Session – If needed: discuss personnel matters, real estate, meet with attorney as authorized by Texas Government Code – no session anticipated. Not Required.8: Return to Open Session: Discuss and consider action on matters discussed in Executive Session9: Adjourn: The meeting was adjourned at 4:05 PM. Next meeting: will be April 21st, 2026, at 3:00 PM. Respectfully submitted, Lynne McKirdy, Secretary2026-02-17 • REGULAR SESSION
Blanco County Emergency Services District #2 Board Meeting - 2026-02-17
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8: Return to Open Session: Discuss and consider action on matters discussed in Executive SessionP: O. BOX 972, BLANCO, TX 78606 Board of Commissioners February 17, 2026 IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 551, TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE, NOTICE IS1: Call to Order / Announcements - Establish a quorum.2: Public Comment - No action may be taken on these items unless on agenda. Please limit comments to 2 minutes per person.3: Consent Agenda – Items will be approved with a single vote. Items are removed from the Consent a. Approval of the January 20, 2026 Meeting Minutes b. Financial Report as of January 31, 20264: Fire & EMS Auxiliary Report a. Review reports submitted b. Begin Calendar for next year c. Consideration, Discussion and Take Possible Action on Grants Submitted/Received5: Chiefs’ Report a. Review of Fire/EMS Operations Reports and Consideration, Discussion and Take Possible Action on requests for Fire/EMS Operations b. Review of CHP Operations Reports and Consideration, Discussion and Take Possible Action6: Finance & Planning Matters a. Consideration, Discussion and Take Possible Actions on changes to Strategic Plan b. FY2025 Audit Update c. Consideration, Discussion and Take Possible Action on Budget Preparation for FY20277: Executive Session – If needed: discuss personnel matters, real estate, meet with attorney as authorized by Texas Government Code. – no session anticipated.9: Adjourn: Next meeting: will be March 17th, 2026, at 3:00 PM. The District reserves the right to consider and take action on the above agenda items in any order. It also reserves the right to enter into a closed meeting on any agenda item as allowed by lP: O. BOX 972, BLANCO, TX 78606 Board of Commissioners February 17, 2026 Attendees:1: Call to Order / Announcements - Establish a quorum.- Quorum established. The meeting was called to order at 3:01 PM. Commissioner Herden announced that he filed with the City of Blanco to fill an open seat on the City Council. There are three openings wit2: Public Comment - No action may be taken on these items unless on agenda. Please limit comments to 2 minutes per person. No public comments at this time.3: Consent Agenda – Items will be approved with a single vote. Items are removed from the Consent approved. a. Approval of the January 20, 2026 Meeting Minutes b. Financial Report as of January 31, 20264: Fire & EMS Auxiliary Report a. Review reports submitted – President Jorn will request a Balance Sheet from the Auxiliary Treasurer. b. Begin Calendar for next year. Reminder from AH to begin the Calendar and Budget for5: Chiefs’ Report a. Review of Fire/EMS Operations Reports and Consideration, Discussion and Take Possible Action on requests for Fire/EMS Operations. Reports distributed prior to the meeting. Chief Oakley explained that the periodic pressure checks on hydra6: Finance & Planning Matters a. Consideration, Discussion and Take Possible Actions on changes to Strategic Plan – President Hall reviewed the changes, section by section, to capture all updates to the 2026 – 2030 Strategic Plan. Motion to approve the updat7: Executive Session – If needed: discuss personnel matters, real estate, meet with attorney as authorized by Texas Government Code. – no session anticipated. Not needed.8: Return to Open Session: Discuss and consider action on matters discussed in Executive Session9: Adjourn: The meeting was adjourned at 4:10 PM. Next meeting: will be March 17th, 2026, at 3:00 PM. Respectfully submitted, Lynne McKirdy, Secretary2026-01-20 • REGULAR SESSION
Blanco County Emergency Services District #2 Board Meeting - 2026-01-20
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1: Texas Regional Checking $320,146.662: Texas Regional CD $146,746.513: Texas Regional Money Market $2,364,895.474: RIO Money Market $214,317.27P: O. BOX 972, BLANCO, TX 78606 Board of Commissioners January 20, 2026 Attendees:1: Call to Order / Announcements - Establish a quorum. Quorum established. The meeting was called to order at 3:00 PM by President Hall.2: Swearing in of Commissioners Lynne McKirdy and Tom Henricks. Chief Oakley swore in Henricks and McKirdy for a new two-year term.3: Election of Commission Officers: President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Assistant Treasurer. Nomination by Commissioners at the meeting. Motion for the election of officers by LM, seconded by CR, as follows: President – Ann Hall, Vice Presiden4: Public Comment - No action may be taken on these items unless on agenda. Please limit comments to 2 minutes per person. No comments at this time.5: Consent Agenda – Items will be approved with a single vote. Items are removed from the Consent a. Approval of the December 16, 2025 Meeting Minutes – Motion to approve the Minutes by CR, seconded by TH. Motion approved. b. Financial Report as of December1: Texas Regional Checking $320,146.662: Texas Regional CD $146,746.513: Texas Regional Money Market $2,364,895.474: RIO Money Market $214,317.2 Updated: Texas Regional Checking $322,029.38 Texas Regional CD $146.746.516: Fire & EMS Auxiliary Report. a. Review Monthly Reports – Reports sent prior to the meeting via email. b. Consideration requests/actions submitted to ESD and take vote on any action. Martha Herden reported that grants for Rescue Randy and Exercise Equipmen7: Chiefs’ Report – All reports submitted prior to the meeting via email. Chief Oakley reported that the Generator Alarm Issue was recently resolved by CAT. Also, the former Fire Alarm company was replaced with a new company. The ESD will save funds from the8: Finance & Planning Matters a. Consideration, Discussion and Take Possible Action on Performance Reviews – After extensive review, discussions and input from staff, the Chiefs and Supervisors will continue to provide immediate feedback on performance, both9: Executive Session – If needed: discuss personnel matters, real estate, meet with attorney as authorized by Texas Government Code. – Not required.10: Return to Open Session: Discuss and consider action on matters discussed in Executive Session11: Adjourn: The meeting was adjourned at 4:58 PM. Next meeting: will be February 17, 2026, at 3:00 PM. Respectfully submitted, Lynne McKirdy, SecretaryP: O. BOX 972, BLANCO, TX 78606 Board of Commissioners January 20, 2026 IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 551, TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE, NOTICE IS1: Call to Order / Announcements - Establish a quorum.2: Swearing in of Commissioners Lynne McKirdy and Tom Henricks3: Election of Commission Officers: President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Assistant Treasurer. Nomination by Commissioners at the meeting.4: Public Comment - No action may be taken on these items unless on agenda. Please limit comments to 2 minutes per person.5: Consent Agenda – Items will be approved with a single vote. Items are removed from the Consent a. Approval of the December 16, 2025 Meeting Minutes b. Financial Report as of December 31, 2025 i. Monthly Financials:6: Fire & EMS Auxiliary Report. a. Review Monthly Reports b. Consideration requests/actions submitted to ESD and take vote on any action. c. Southwest Airlines Tickets for Time Update7: Chiefs’ Report a. Review of Fire/EMS Operations Reports and Consideration, Discussion and Take Possible Action on requests for Fire/EMS Operations b. Review of CHP Operations Reports and Consideration, Discussion and Take Possible Action8: Finance & Planning Matters a. Consideration, Discussion and Take Possible Action on Performance Reviews b. Consideration, Discussion and Take Possible Action on Donations made directly to ESD c. Consideration, Discussion and Take Possible Action on BCAD P9: Executive Session – If needed: discuss personnel matters, real estate, meet with attorney as authorized by Texas Government Code. – no session anticipated.10: Return to Open Session: Discuss and consider action on matters discussed in Executive Session11: Adjourn: Next meeting: will be February 17, 2026, at 3:00 PM. The District reserves the right to consider and take action on the above agenda items in any order. It also reserves the right to enter into a closed meeting on any agenda item as allowed by 2025-12-16 • REGULAR SESSION
Blanco County Emergency Services District #2 Board Meeting - 2025-12-16
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8: Return to Open Session: Discuss and consider action on matters discussed in Executive Session. N/AP: O. BOX 972, BLANCO, TX 78606 Board of Commissioners December16, 2025 Attendees:1: Call to Order / Announcements - Establish a quorum. Quorum established. The meeting was called to order at 3:02 PM by President Hall.2: Public Comment - No action may be taken on these items unless on agenda. Please limit comments to 2 minutes per person. Mr. Walters stated that he threw his ‘hat into the ring’ to be an ESD 2 Commissioner.3: Consent Agenda – Items will be approved with a single vote. Items are removed from the Reconciliation was used as a substitute for the complete financial report. Motion to a. Approval of the November 18, 2025 Meeting Minutes b. Financial Report as of Nov4: Fire & EMS Auxiliary Report a. Monthly Report – Reports distributed prior to the meeting. b. Discussion and possible action regarding request for fitness equipment – The Auxiliary will submit a grant request to Create Healthy out of Fredericksburg for5: Chiefs’ Report – All reports distributed prior to the meeting. a. Review of Fire/EMS Operations Reports and Consideration, Discussion and Take Possible Action on requests for Fire/EMS Operations b. Review of CHP Operations Reports and Consideration, Discu6: Finance & Planning Matters a. Discussion and Possible Action regarding Generator Maintenance Agreement – Motion to approve the Generator Maintenance Agreement by LM, seconded by TH. Motion approved.7: Executive Session – If needed: discuss personnel matters, real estate, meet with attorney as authorized by Texas Government Code. – no session anticipated. Not required.9: Adjourn: The meeting was adjourned at 4:30 PM. Next meeting will be January 20, 2026, at 3:00 PM. Respectfully submitted, Lynne McKirdy, SecretaryP: O. BOX 972, BLANCO, TX 78606 Board of Commissioners December16, 2025 IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 551, TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE, NOTICE IS1: Call to Order / Announcements - Establish a quorum.2: Public Comment - No action may be taken on these items unless on agenda. Please limit comments to 2 minutes per person.3: Consent Agenda – Items will be approved with a single vote. Items are removed from the Consent a. Approval of the November 18,2025 Meeting Minutes b. Financial Report as of November 30, 20254: Fire & EMS Auxiliary Report a. Monthly Report b. Discussion and possible action regarding request for fitness equipment c. Consider requests/actions submitted to ESD and take vote on any action.5: Chiefs’ Report a. Review of Fire/EMS Operations Reports and Consideration, Discussion and Take Possible Action on requests for Fire/EMS Operations b. Review of CHP Operations Reports and Consideration, Discussion and Take Possible Action6: Finance & Planning Matters a. Discussion and Possible Action regarding Generator Maintenance Agreement b. Fraudulent Charges (General Ledger Account 6999) Update7: Executive Session – If needed: discuss personnel matters, real estate, meet with attorney as authorized by Texas Government Code. – no session anticipated.8: Return to Open Session: Discuss and consider action on matters discussed in Executive Session9: Adjourn: Next meeting: will be January 20, 2026, at 3:00 PM. The District reserves the right to consider and take action on the above agenda items in any order. It also reserves the right to enter into a closed meeting on any agenda item as allowed by l2025-11-18 • REGULAR SESSION
Blanco County Emergency Services District #2 Board Meeting - 2025-11-18
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6: Finance & Planning Matters a. FY2025 Audit Update b. Update on performance review structure and progress made. c. SAFE-D Conference and Registration - https://www.safe-d.org/conference/ Jan. 29-31P: O. BOX 972, BLANCO, TX 78606 Board of Commissioners November 18, 2025 IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 551, TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE, NOTICE IS1: Call to Order / Announcements - Establish a quorum.2: Public Comment - No action may be taken on these items unless on agenda. Please limit comments to 2 minutes per person.3: Consent Agenda – Items will be approved with a single vote. Items are removed from the Consent a. Approval of the October 21, 2025 Meeting Minutes b. Financial Report as of October 31, 20254: Fire & EMS Auxiliary Report a. Monthly Report b. Consider requests/actions submitted to ESD and take vote on any action.5: Chiefs’ Report a. Review of Fire/EMS Operations Reports and Consideration, Discussion and Take Possible Action on requests for Fire/EMS Operations b. Review of CHP Operations Reports and Consideration, Discussion and Take Possible Action7: Executive Session – If needed: discuss personnel matters, real estate, meet with attorney as authorized by Texas Government Code. – no session anticipated.8: Return to Open Session: Discuss and consider action on matters discussed in Executive Session9: Adjourn: Next meeting: will be December 16, 2025, at 3:00 PM. The District reserves the right to consider and take action on the above agenda items in any order. It also reserves the right to enter into a closed meeting on any agenda item as allowed by P: O. BOX 972, BLANCO, TX 78606 Board of Commissioners November 18, 2025 Attendees:J: Wheeler, Driver Operator Tom Henricks, Assistant Treasurer (TH)T: Hays, Paramedic Lynne McKirdy, Secretary (LM)J: O’Connell, Lt. Fire Bill Jorn, Auxiliary President Wesley Patton, CHP Captain Martha Herden, Auxiliary Vice President1: Call to Order / Announcements - Establish a quorum. The meeting was called to order at 3:00 PM by President Hall.2: Public Comment - No action may be taken on these items unless on agenda. Please limit comments to 2 minutes per person. Reminder – The Rotary Club Thanksgiving luncheon will be delivered on Tuesday, November 25th at noon. The Rotary club asks that the ES3: Consent Agenda – Items will be approved with a single vote. Items are removed from the agendas will not contain financial details due to the 3-business day requirement and the timing of reconciled financial reports from the banks. One minor correction to4: Fire & EMS Auxiliary Report –All reports distributed via email prior to the meeting. President Jorn reported that the Auxiliary with assistance from Ann Hall, and Tom and Becky Henricks supported the Real Ale bike ride. President Jorn will attend a check 5: Chiefs’ Report – All reports distributed prior to the meeting. Chiefs Oakley and Leach reported that as we transition to the new support software the reports will appear slightly different. TH requested that the transports by other agencies contain detail6: Finance & Planning Matters - a. FY2025 Audit Update – In January, documents will begin to transition to Charity Taber who will work with the Chiefs for the 2025 Audit. b. Update on performance review structure and progress made. President Hall7: Executive Session – If needed: discuss personnel matters, real estate, meet with attorney as authorized by Texas Government Code. – no session anticipated. Not Required8: Return to Open Session: Discuss and consider action on matters discussed in Executive Session -9: Adjourn: The meeting adjourned at 5:19 PM. Next meeting: will be December 16, 2025, at 3:00 PM. Respectfully submitted, Lynne McKirdy, Secretary2025-10-21 • REGULAR SESSION
Blanco County Emergency Services District #2 Board Meeting - 2025-10-21
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P: O. BOX 972, BLANCO, TX 78606 Board of Commissioners October 21, 2025 IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 551, TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE, NOTICE IS1: Call to Order / Announcements - Establish a quorum.2: Public Comment - No action may be taken on these items unless on agenda. Please limit comments to 2 minutes per person.3: Consent Agenda – Items will be approved with a single vote. Items are removed from the Consent a. Approval of the September 16, 2025 Meeting Minutes b. Financial Report as of September 30, 2025 i. Monthly Financials:1: Texas Regional Checking $593,710.952: Texas Regional CD $146,746.513: Texas Regional Money Market $2,355,367.624: Lone Star Money Market $172,495.434: Fire & EMS Auxiliary Report a. Accept Auxiliary Quarterly Report b. Consider requests/actions submitted to ESD and take vote on any action. c. Approval of UTV Helmets Purchase5: Chiefs’ Report a. Review of Fire/EMS Operations Reports and Consideration, Discussion and Take Possible Action on requests for Fire/EMS Operations b. Review of CHP Operations Reports and Consideration, Discussion and Take Possible Action6: Finance & Planning Matters a. ESD provides county Clerk with proof of Bond Coverage for $25,000 for check signers. Policy due in December H&S Code 775.037(b) b. Debt accrued by the ESD must be reported online at the comptroller’s website within 180 days7: Executive Session – If needed: discuss personnel matters, real estate, meet with attorney as authorized by Texas Government Code. – no session anticipated.8: Return to Open Session: Discuss and consider action on matters discussed in Executive Session9: Adjourn: Next meeting: will be November 18, 2025, at 3:00 PM. The District reserves the right to consider and take action on the above agenda items in any order. It also reserves the right to enter into a closed meeting on any agenda item as allowed by P: O. BOX 972, BLANCO, TX 78606 Board of Commissioners October 21, 2025 Attendees:1: Call to Order / Announcements - Establish a quorum. Quorum established. The meeting was called to order at 3:00 PM by President Hall.2: Public Comment - No action may be taken on these items unless on agenda. Please limit comments to 2 minutes per person. No comments at this time.3: Consent Agenda – Items will be approved with a single vote. Items are removed from the Consent Motion approved. a. Approval of the September 16, 2025 Meeting Minutes b. Financial Report as of September 30, 20251: Texas Regional Checking $593,710.952: Texas Regional CD $146,746.513: Texas Regional Money Market $2,355,367.624: Lone Star Money Market $172,495.434: Fire & EMS Auxiliary Report – Reports distributed via email prior to the meeting. a. Accept Auxiliary Quarterly Report b. Consider requests/actions submitted to ESD and take vote on any action. c. Approval of UTV Helmets Purchase – Motion to approve the p5: Chiefs’ Report – All reports distributed via email prior to the meeting. The Chiefs inquired which of the data fields were most useful to the Commission. The Chiefs asked which data points were the most useful. Only minor changes were discussed. a. Review6: Finance & Planning Matters a. ESD provides county Clerk with proof of Bond Coverage for $25,000 for check signers. Policy due in December H&S Code 775.037(b) – Informational – reminder. b. Debt accrued by the ESD must be reported online at the comptroller7: Executive Session – If needed: discuss personnel matters, real estate, meet with attorney as authorized by Texas Government Code. – no session anticipated. Not Required.8: Return to Open Session: Discuss and consider action on matters discussed in Executive Session N/A9: Adjourn: Next meeting: will be November 18, 2025, at 3:00 PM. The meeting was adjourned at 4:15 PM. Respectfully submitted, Lynne McKirdy, Secretary2025-09-19 • REGULAR SESSION
Blanco County Emergency Services District #2 Board Meeting - 2025-09-19
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P: O. BOX 972, BLANCO, TX 78606 Board of Commissioners September 16, 2025 Attendees:1: Call to Order / Announcements - Establish a quorum. Quorum established, the meeting was called to order at 3:00 pm by President Hall.2: Public Comment - No action may be taken on these items unless on agenda. Please limit comments to 2 minutes per person. None at this time.3: Consent Agenda – Items will be approved with a single vote. Items are removed from the Consent seconded by CR. Motion approved. fraudulent $500 transactions by Chief Oakley, by LM, seconded by CR. Motion approved.1: Texas Regional Checking: $610,544.012: Texas Regional CD: $146,746.513: Texas Regional Money Market: $2,350,216.464: Lone Star Money Market: $186,618.234: Fire & EMS Auxiliary Report a. Appoint new Auxiliary Board Members for 2025 – 2026 All current Auxiliary Board members will remain on the board. Motion to appoint all board members for the 2025 - 2026 fiscal year by LM, seconded by CR. Motion approved.5: Chiefs’ Report – All reports distributed via email prior to the meeting. a. Review of Fire/EMS Operations Reports and Consideration, Discussion and Take Possible Action on requests for Fire/EMS Operations. b. Review of CHP Operations Reports and Considera6: Finance & Planning Matters a. Budget & Tax Rates i. Amend FY2025 Budget if needed. Motion to Amend the FY2025 Budget by LM, seconded by CR. Motion approved.1: Fire/EMS Auxiliary – Motion to approve the Auxiliary Renewal contract by LM, seconded by CR. Motion approved.2: Kendall County for Fire and EMS service in designated areas. Motion to approve the Kendall County Contract by MH, seconded by CR. Motion approved.3: BCESD1 for shared Chief and Community Paramedics Motion to approve the Chief and Community Paramedics by CR, seconded by TH. Motion approved. c. Other Matters7: Executive Session – (if requested). Discuss personnel matters, real estate, meet with attorney as authorized by Texas Government Code. N/A8: Return to Open Session: Discuss and consider action on matters discussed in Executive Session - N/A9: Adjourn: The meeting was adjourned at 4:30 pm. Next meeting: will be October 21, 2025 at 3:00 PM. Respectfully submitted, Lynne McKirdy, SecretaryP: O. BOX 972, BLANCO, TX 78606 Board of Commissioners September 16, 2025 IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 551, TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE, NOTICE IS1: Call to Order / Announcements - Establish a quorum.2: Public Comment - No action may be taken on these items unless on agenda. Please limit comments to 2 minutes per person.3: Consent Agenda – Items will be approved with a single vote. Items are removed from the Consent a. Approval of the August 13, 2025 Minutes b. Approval of the August 19, 2025 Minutes c. Financial Report as of 8/31/20251: Texas Regional Checking: $610,544.012: Texas Regional CD: $146,746.513: Texas Regional Money Market: $2,350,216.464: Lone Star Money Market: $186,618.234: Fire & EMS Auxiliary Report a. Appoint new Auxiliary Board Members for 2025 – 2026 b. Acceptance of Check from Auxiliary c. Consider requests/actions submitted to the ESD and take vote on any action taken.5: Chiefs’ Report a. Review of Fire/EMS Operations Reports and Consideration, Discussion and Take Possible Action on requests for Fire/EMS Operations b. Review of CHP Operations Reports and Consideration, Discussion and Take Possible Action6: Finance & Planning Matters a. Budget & Tax Rates i. Amend FY2025 Budget if needed. b. Approve and Submit Renewal Contracts to:1: Fire/EMS Auxiliary2: Kendall County for Fire and EMS service in designated areas3: BCESD1 for shared Chief and Community Paramedics c. Other Matters i. Consideration, Discussion and Take Possible Action declaring district property as surplus or salvage7: Executive Session – (if requested). Discuss personnel matters, real estate, meet with attorney as authorized by Texas Government Code.8: Return to Open Session: Discuss and consider action on matters discussed in Executive Session9: Adjourn: Next meeting: will be October 21, 2025 at 3:00 PM. The District reserves the right to consider and take action on the above agenda items in any order. It also reserves the right to enter into a closed meeting on any agenda item as allowed by la2025-08-19 • REGULAR SESSION
Blanco County Emergency Services District #2 Board Meeting - 2025-08-19
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P: O. BOX 972, BLANCO, TX 78606 Board of Commissioners August 19, 2025 Attendees:J: Ortega, FF Lynne McKirdy, Secretary (LM)J: Wheeler, FF Ben Oakley, Chief Ailly Sellers, Administration Chris Leach, Assistant Chief1: Call to Order / Announcements - Establish a quorum. Quorum established, the meeting was called to order at 3:00 pm by President Hall.2: Public Comment - No action may be taken on these items unless on agenda. Please limit comments to 2 minutes per person. LM thanked Commissioner Riley for his support of the helipad.3: Consent Agenda – Items will be approved with a single vote. Items are removed from the LM, seconded by CR. Motion approved. Motion to approve corrected item c. by CR, seconded by LM. Motion approved. a. Approval of the July 15, 2025 Minutes1: Texas Regional Checking: $670,208.722: Texas Regional CD: $146,746.513: Texas Regional Money Market: $2,345,557.484: Lone Star Money Market: $200,749.954: Fire & EMS Auxiliary Report a. Consider requests/actions submitted to the ESD and take vote on any action taken. Reports distributed via email prior to the meeting. After a brief discussion, it was agreed that the Auxiliary will present the 2025 check to 5: Chiefs’ Report – With thanks to Mr. Franklin, an infant restraint demonstration was in the training room. Photos were taken so Mr. Franklin can see how the restraints will be used. a. Ratify interlocal agreement between Kendall County and Blanco ESD No. 26: Finance & Planning Matters a. Budget & Tax Rates - i. Amend FY 2025 Budget if needed. – Expected next month ii. Amend FY 2026 Budget if needed. - Expected next month7: Executive Session – (if requested). Discuss personnel matters, real estate, meet with attorney as authorized by Texas Government Code. Not required.8: Return to Open Session: Discuss and consider action on matters discussed in Executive Session – N/A9: Adjourn: The meeting was adjourned at 4:10 pm. Next meeting: will be September 16, 2025 at 3:00 PM. Respectfully submitted, Lynne McKirdy, SecretaryP: O. BOX 972, BLANCO, TX 78606 Board of Commissioners August 19, 2025 IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 551, TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE, NOTICE IS1: Call to Order / Announcements - Establish a quorum.2: Public Comment - No action may be taken on these items unless on agenda. Please limit comments to 2 minutes per person.3: Consent Agenda – Items will be approved with a single vote. Items are removed from the Consent a. Approval of the July 15, 2025 Minutes b. Approval of the August 13, 2025 Minutes c. Financial Report as of 7/31/20251: Texas Regional Checking: $670,208.722: Texas Regional CD: $146,746.513: Texas Regional Money Market: $2,345,557.484: Lone Star Money Market: $200,749.954: Fire & EMS Auxiliary Report a. Consider requests/actions submitted to the ESD and take vote on any action taken.5: Chiefs’ Report a. Ratify interlocal agreement between Kendall County and Blanco ESD No. 2 for service. b. Review of Fire/EMS Operations Reports and Consideration, Discussion and Take Possible Action on requests for Fire/EMS Operations6: Finance & Planning Matters a. Budget & Tax Rates i. Amend FY 2025 Budget if needed. ii. Amend FY 2026 Budget if needed.7: Executive Session – (if requested). Discuss personnel matters, real estate, meet with attorney as authorized by Texas Government Code.8: Return to Open Session: Discuss and consider action on matters discussed in Executive Session9: Adjourn: Next meeting: will be September 16, 2025 at 3:00 PM. The District reserves the right to consider and take action on the above agenda items in any order. It also reserves the right to enter into a closed meeting on any agenda item as allowed by 2025-08-13 • REGULAR SESSION
Blanco County Emergency Services District #2 Board Meeting - 2025-08-13
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P: O. BOX 972, BLANCO, TX 78606 PUBLIC HEARING & VOTE ON TAX RATE FOR 2025 MINUTES Board of Commissioners August 13, 20251: Establish a quorum. Quorum established. The meeting was called to order at 3:00 pm by President Hall.2: Public Hearing for citizen input on the proposed tax increase. Truth in Taxation, Property Tax Transparency in Texas explanation distributed.3: Vote on the tax rate for 2025. LM made a motion: "I move that the property tax rate be increased by the adoption of a tax rate of $0.10 per $100 valuation, which is effectively a 2.72 percent increase in the tax rate." This tax rate will raise more taxe4: Close Public Hearing - The Meeting was adjourned at 3:51 pm. The next regular meeting will be August 19, 2025 at 3:00 pm. Respectfully submitted, Lynne McKirdy, SecretaryP: O. BOX 972, BLANCO, TX 78606 PUBLIC HEARING & VOTE ON TAX RATE FOR 2025 Board of Commissioners August 13, 20251: Establish a quorum.2: Public Hearing for citizen input on the proposed tax increase.3: Vote on the tax rate for 2025.4: Close Public Hearing CERTIFICATE OF POSTING 72 HOUR NOTICE The above Notice of Meeting was posted at publication time on this 7th day of August, 2025 in the Blanco County News and was also posted at the Blanco County ESD 2 Station August 5, 2025 at 1:00pm2025-07-15 • REGULAR SESSION
Blanco County Emergency Services District #2 Board Meeting - 2025-07-15
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P: O. BOX 972, BLANCO, TX 78606 Minutes Board of Commissioners July 15, 2025M: Hays, CHP Craig Richardson, Treasurer (CR) Bill Jorn, Auxiliary President Tom Henricks, Assistant Treasurer (TH)J: Wheeler, Fire Ben Oakley, ChiefJ: O’Connell, Fire Chris Leach, Assistant Chief1: Call to Order / Announcements - Establish a quorum. Meeting was called to order at 3:00 pm by President Hall.2: Public Comment - No action may be taken on these items unless on agenda. Please limit comments to 2 minutes per person. No comments at this time.3: Consent Agenda – Items will be approved with a single vote. Items can be removed from the Motion approved. a. Approval of the June 17, 2025, Regular Meeting minutes b. Financial Report as of 6/30/20251: Texas Regional Checking: $1,008,431.492: Texas Regional CD: $146,746.513: Texas Regional Money Market: $2,240,656.094: Lone Star Money Market: $253,122.554: Fire & EMS Auxiliary. Reports distributed via email prior to the meeting. a. Presentation of Quarterly Report b. Consideration, Discussion and Approval of Auxiliary FY 2026 Budget – Motion to approve the Auxiliary draft budget by MH, seconded by TH. Motio5: Chiefs’ Report – Reports distributed via email prior to the meeting. a. Review of Fire/EMS Operations Reports and Consideration, Discussion and Take Possible Action on requests for Fire/EMS Operations (Oakley/Leach) – Chief Oakley reported on progress to 6: Finance & Planning Matters a. Update on FY2025 Cybersecurity Training – Commissioners reported that they did not receive the email with the Cybersecurity Training link. Chief Oakley will research. b. Budget & Tax Rate for FY2026:7: Adjourn: The meeting was adjourned at 4:46 pm. Next regular meetings will be Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 3:00 PM. If required, (and it usually is) a Public Hearing will be, Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 3:00 PM at the Blanco ESD2 Station Training room. P: O. BOX 972, BLANCO, TX 78606 Board of Commissioners July 15, 2025 IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 551, TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE, NOTICE IS1: Call to Order / Announcements - Establish a quorum.2: Public Comment - No action may be taken on these items unless on agenda. Please limit comments to 2 minutes per person.3: Consent Agenda – Items will be approved with a single vote. Items can be removed from the a. Approval of the June 17, 2025, Regular Meeting minutes b. Financial Report as of 6/30/2025 i. Monthly Financials:1: Texas Regional Checking: $1,008,431.492: Texas Regional CD: $146,746.513: Texas Regional Money Market: $2,240,656.094: Lone Star Money Market: $253,122.554: Fire & EMS Auxiliary a. Presentation of Quarterly Report b. Consideration, Discussion and Approval of Auxiliary FY 2026 Budget c. Consider requests/actions submitted to the ESD5: Chiefs’ Report a. Review of Fire/EMS Operations Reports and Consideration, Discussion and Take Possible Action on requests for Fire/EMS Operations (Oakley/Leach) i. Update on Kerr County Disaster Operations6: Finance & Planning Matters a. Update on FY2025 Cybersecurity Training b. Budget & Tax Rate for FY2026: i. Examine Certified Estimate of the taxable value in ESD2, if available.7: Adjourn: Next regular meetings will be Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 3:00 PM. If required, (and it usually is) a Public Hearing will be, Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 2:00 PM at the Blanco ESD2 Station Training room. The District reserves the right to con2025-06-17 • REGULAR SESSION
Blanco County Emergency Services District #2 Board Meeting - 2025-06-17
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3: Texas Regional Money Market: $2,235,908.614: Lone Star Money Market: $234,211.394: Fire & EMS Auxiliary a. Consider requests/actions submitted to the ESD b. Review Auxiliary FY 2026 Budget1: Texas Regional Checking: $1,073,411.462: Texas Regional CD: $146,746.51P: O. BOX 972, BLANCO, TX 78606 Board of Commissioners June 17, 2025 IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 551, TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE, NOTICE IS1: Call to Order / Announcements - Establish a quorum.2: Public Comment - No action may be taken on these items unless on agenda. Please limit comments to 2 minutes per person.3: Consent Agenda – Items will be approved with a single vote. Items can be removed from the a. Approval of the May 20, 2025, Regular Meeting minutes b. Financial Report as of 5/31/2025 i. Monthly Financials:5: Chiefs’ Report a. Review of Fire/EMS Operations Reports and Consideration, Discussion and Take Possible Action on requests for Fire/EMS Operations b. Review of CHP Operations Reports and Consideration, Discussion and Take Possible Action6: Finance & Planning Matters a. Compliance i. Upcoming Mandatory Cybersecurity Training b. FY 2025 Audit26: 05(b) iii. Present Draft 1 Budget. Budget approval July ESD meeting. Note: SB2, include tax rate calculation forms as an appendix to the budget beginning 1/1/2021. Budgeting Tax Code 26.05(b)7: Executive Session - Discuss personnel matters, and meet with attorney as authorized by Texas Government Code are the two most common reasons for ESD2.8: Return to Open Session: Discuss and consider action on matters discussed in Executive Session9: Adjourn: Next meetings will be Tuesday, July15, 2025 at 3:00 PM. CERTIFICATE OF POSTING 72 HOUR NOTICE The above Notice of Meeting was posted at 5:00 P.M. on this 13th day of June, 2025 at a place convenient to the public at the Blanco County ESD 2 StatiP: O. BOX 972, BLANCO, TX 78606 Minutes Board of Commissioners June 17, 20251: Call to Order / Announcements - Establish a quorum. Introduction of Sonya Flores, who is partnering with Community Health Paramedicine. Ms. Flores has over 10 years of mental health/substance abuse experience.2: Public Comment - No action may be taken on these items unless on agenda. Please limit comments to 2 minutes per person. Chief Oakley announced that Judge Bray has SB1377/HB 3000 (ambulances for rural EMS services) on his radar screen. Also, a reminder 3: Consent Agenda – Items will be approved with a single vote. Items can be removed from seconded by TH. Motion carried. a. Approval of the May 20, 2025, Regular Meeting minutes b. Financial Report as of 5/31/20251: Texas Regional Checking: $1,073,411.462: Texas Regional CD: $146,746.513: Texas Regional Money Market: $2,235,908.614: Lone Star Money Market: $234,211.394: Fire & EMS Auxiliary – Reports distributed via email prior to the meeting. The Auxiliary met with the Round Mountain Auxiliary to share details on the ESD #2 organizational structure and history. The 2025-2026 Draft Budget was presented for review.5: Chiefs’ Report – Chief Oakley briefed the Commission on the status of the door leak. Work continues on the leak. LM reported that Chief Oakley supports a Community Event to be held at the station. a. Review of Fire/EMS Operations Reports and Consideration6: Finance & Planning Matters a. Compliance i. Upcoming Mandatory Cybersecurity Training – Chief Oakley reminded the Commission that this yearly training will be happening soon. The vendor7: Executive Session - Discuss personnel matters, and meet with attorney as authorized by Texas Government Code are the two most common reasons for ESD2. Not required.8: Return to Open Session: Discuss and consider action on matters discussed in Executive Session. N/A9: Adjourn: Next meetings will be Tuesday, July15, 2025 at 3:00 PM. Respectfully submitted, Lynne McKirdy, Secretary2025-05-20 • REGULAR SESSION
Blanco County Emergency Services District #2 Board Meeting - 2025-05-20
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P: O. BOX 972, BLANCO, TX 78606 Minutes Board of Commissioners May 20, 20251: Call to Order / Announcements – Quorum established. Lynne McKirdy and Tom Henricks absent. Meeting called to order at 3:00 PM.2: Recess meeting to a Closed Session: re: Personnel at 3:04 PM Closed Session adjourned back to Regular Meeting at 3:11 PM. No Action was taken.3: Public Comment - No action may be taken on these items unless on agenda. Please limit comments to 2 minutes per person. a. Ann Hall announce that HB 198 Relating to periodic health screenings for firefighters had been enrolled by the4: Consent Agenda – Items will be approved with a single vote. Items can be removed from the Motion carried. a. Approval of the April 15, 2025, Regular Meeting minutes b. Financial Report as of 4/30/20251: Texas Regional Checking: $1,138,334.862: Texas Regional CD: $146,746.513: Texas Regional Money Market: $2,231,323.704: Lone Star Money Market: $248,325.425: Fire & EMS Auxiliary a. Consider requests/actions submitted to the ESD i. Financials and Reconcile distributed by email prior to the meeting ii. The GVTC Grant written by Marilyn Bowman and Martha Herden for three6: Chiefs’ Report – Chief Oakley reported that the open Fire position had been filled after extensive interviews. Jessie Phillips will be the newest hire as a basic FF. There was a resignation by a Paramedic that Chief Oakley was hoping to fill internally 7: Finance & Planning Matters The Governmental Funds Investment Report is done Quarterly at ESD2, and the treasurer, Craig Richardson, provided Commissioners with the First and Second quarterly reports. Chief Oakley reported that the draft budget would be a8: Executive Session - Discuss personnel matters, and meet with attorney as authorized by Texas Government Code are the two most common reasons for ESD2. a. Personnel Evaluation discussion9: Return to Open Session: Discuss and consider action on matters discussed in Executive Session10: Adjourn: Adjourned at 4:17 PM. Next meetings will be Tuesday, June 17, 2025. Submitted by: Ann Hall / Martha HerdenP: O. BOX 972, BLANCO, TX 78606 Board of Commissioners May 20, 2025 IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 551, TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE, NOTICE IS1: Call to Order / Announcements - Establish a quorum.2: Public Comment - No action may be taken on these items unless on agenda. Please limit comments to 2 minutes per person.3: Consent Agenda – Items will be approved with a single vote. Items can be removed from the a. Approval of the April 15, 2025, Regular Meeting minutes b. Financial Report as of 4/30/2025 i. Monthly Financials:1: Texas Regional Checking: $1,138,334.862: Texas Regional CD: $146,746.513: Texas Regional Money Market: $2,231,323.704: Lone Star Money Market: $248,325.424: Fire & EMS Auxiliary a. Consider requests/actions submitted to the ESD b. Budget questions c. Wish List reconsideration5: Chiefs’ Report a. Review of Fire/EMS Operations Reports and Consideration, Discussion and Take Possible Action on requests for Fire/EMS Operations b. Review of CHP Operations Reports and Consideration, Discussion and Take Possible Action6: Finance & Planning Matters a. Annual Governmental Funds Investment Report – ESD Treasurer. Required annually to ESD2 Board for review (TX Gov Code §2256.005) b. FY 2026 Budget7: Executive Session - Discuss personnel matters, and meet with attorney as authorized by Texas Government Code are the two most common reasons for ESD2. a. Personnel Evaluation discussion8: Return to Open Session: Discuss and consider action on matters discussed in Executive Session9: Adjourn: Next meetings will be Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 3:00 PM. CERTIFICATE OF POSTING 72 HOUR NOTICE The above Notice of Meeting was posted at 8:00 P.M. on this 16th day of May, 2025 at a place convenient to the public at the Blanco County ESD 2 Stati2025-04-15 • REGULAR SESSION
Blanco County Emergency Services District #2 Board Meeting - 2025-04-15
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2: Texas Regional CD: $142,068.153: Texas Regional Money Market: $2,126,850.724: Lone Star Money Market: $305,915.08P: O. BOX 972, BLANCO, TX 78606 Board of Commissioners April 15, 2025 IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 551, TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE, NOTICE IS1: Call to Order / Announcements - Establish a quorum.2: Public Comment - No action may be taken on these items unless on agenda. Please limit comments to 2 minutes per person.3: Review Formal Complaint filed by Maria Guerrero regarding an incident on April 2, 2025.4: Consent Agenda – Items will be approved with a single vote. Items can be removed from the a. Approval of the March 18, 2025, Regular Meeting minutes b. Financial Report as of 3/31/2025 i. Monthly Financials:1: Texas Regional Checking: $1,281,364.015: Fire & EMS Auxiliary a. Quarterly Report Due b. Grant report c. Consider requests/actions submitted to the ESD and take vote on any action6: Chiefs’ Report a. Review of Fire/EMS Operations Reports and Consideration, Discussion and Take Possible Action on requests for Fire/EMS Operations b. Review of CHP Operations Reports and Consideration, Discussion and Take Possible Action7: Finance & Planning Matters a. Other budgeting questions b. Consider approving tax calendar for 2025 c. Report on Meeting with City regarding Sales Tax8: Executive Session - Discuss personnel matters, meet with attorney as authorized by Texas Government Code 551.074 and 551.071.9: Return to Open Session: Discuss and consider action on matters discussed in Executive Session10: Adjourn: Next meetings will be Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 3:00 PM. CERTIFICATE OF POSTING 72 HOUR NOTICE The above Notice of Meeting was posted at 11:30 A.M. on this 11th day of April, 2025 at a place convenient to the public at the Blanco County ESD 2 StaP: O. BOX 972, BLANCO, TX 78606 Minutes Board of Commissioners April 15, 20251: Call to Order / Announcements - Establish a quorum. Quorum established, the meeting was called to order at 3:00 PM.2: Public Comment - No action may be taken on these items unless on agenda. Please limit comments to 2 minutes per person. Kenneth Welch commented on two items;1: The Commissioners court is considering requiring fire hydrants in new subdivisions.2: Mayor Arnold’s public comments about the sales tax that ESD No. 2 collects outside of the City Limits. Tom Henricks, as a Citizen, asked about how Homeowner/Property Owner Associations get information on the Texas Forest Service Fire Wise program. Chief3: Review Formal Complaint filed by Maria Guerrero regarding an incident on April 2, 2025. meeting. Chief Oakley, in the spirit of transparency, opted to have the complaint heard in open session. Motion by LM that since all policies, procedures, and protocol1: A formal review of the process including: a. The decision-making process for hospital transport – Specific Policies, Procedures and/or Protocols were sent to Ms. Guerreo and the Commissioners by Chief Oakley. b. Whether protocols were followed appropriate2: Clarification regarding whether it is, in fact “law” to transport exclusively to the closest hospital, or if this is agency protocol and how exceptions are handled – Chief Oakley presented written and verbal explanations about Medicare and Medicaid requir3: A review of Mr. Oakley’s conduct during our call and his subsequent documentation of the EMS report – additional information added to the call record was presented to the Commissioners. Commissioner Hall reviewed the use of multiple vulgar words used on 4: A copy of the original EMS report, any dispatch logs, and any changes or notes added after the fact by Mr. Oakley – these were given to Ms. Guerrero. The Commissioners were given the Narrative portion of the report. Commissioner Hall saw the entire repor4: Consent Agenda – Items will be approved with a single vote. Items can be removed from seconded by TH. Motion approved. a. Approval of the March 18, 2025, Regular Meeting minutes b. Financial Report as of 3/31/20251: Texas Regional Checking: $1,281,364.012: Texas Regional CD: $142,068.153: Texas Regional Money Market: $2,126,850.724: Lone Star Money Market: $305,915.085: Fire & EMS Auxiliary a. Quarterly Report Due – Reports distributed via email prior to the meeting. b. Grant report – Grant from LCRA for the purchase of a Lucas device. c. Consider requests/actions submitted to the ESD and take vote on any action. The CV6: Chiefs’ Report – Chief Leach reported that the Scout had no major damage, Scout will be returned to service shortly. A final report of the Scout rollover will be submitted once completed. Chief Oakley reported that two instances of an ACH fraudulent trans7: Finance & Planning Matters – President Hall and Commissioner Herden met with representatives from the city and two representatives from the library. At the meeting, President Hall shared a power point presentation detailing the history of the sales tax el8: Executive Session - Discuss personnel matters, meet with attorney as authorized by Texas Government Code 551.074 and 551.071. Not required.9: Return to Open Session: Discuss and consider action on matters discussed in Executive Session. N/A10: Adjourn: Next meeting will be Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 3:00 PM. Respectfully submitted, Lynne McKirdy, Secretary2025-03-18 • REGULAR SESSION
Blanco County Emergency Services District #2 Board Meeting - 2025-03-18
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4: Lone Star Money Market: $291,551.164: Fire & EMS Auxiliary a. Consider requests/actions submitted to the ESDP: O. BOX 972, BLANCO, TX 78606 Board of Commissioners March 18, 2025 IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 551, TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE, NOTICE IS1: Call to Order / Announcements - Establish a quorum.2: Public Comment - No action may be taken on these items unless on agenda. Please limit comments to 2 minutes per person.3: Consent Agenda – Items will be approved with a single vote. Items can be removed from the a. Approval of the February 18, 2025, Regular Meeting minutes b. Financial Report as of 2/28/2025 i. Monthly Financials:1: Texas Regional Checking: $1,408,065.972: Texas Regional CD: $142,068.153: Texas Regional Money Market: $2,122,344.375: Chiefs’ Report a. Consider requests for Fire Operations and review Fire Operations Reports. b. Consider requests for EMS Operations and review EMS Operations Reports c. Consider requests for CHP Operations and review CHP Operations Reports6: Finance & Planning Matters a. Strategic Plan 2025 – 2029 discussion of suggested changes. Approve if agreement about changes. b. Budget matters that need to be considered.7: Executive Session - Discuss personnel matters, meet with attorney as authorized by Texas Government Code. a. Personnel Evaluation discussion in executive session.8: Return to Open Session: Discuss and consider action on matters discussed in Executive Session9: Adjourn: Next meetings will be Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 3:00 PM. CERTIFICATE OF POSTING 72 HOUR NOTICE The above Notice of Meeting was posted at 12:30 P.M. on this 14th day of March, 2025 at a place convenient to the public at the Blanco County ESD 2 SP: O. BOX 972, BLANCO, TX 78606 Minutes Board of Commissioners March 18, 20251: Call to Order / Announcements - Establish a quorum. Quorum established; the meeting was called to order at 3:00 PM by President Hall.2: Public Comment - No action may be taken on these items unless on agenda. Please limit comments to 2 minutes per person. MH shared updates on the bill filed in the Legislature’s 89th Regular Session regarding HB 1656 – “Relating to emergency detention by 3: Consent Agenda – Items will be approved with a single vote. Items can be removed from MH, seconded by TH. Motion approved. Motion to accept the Financial Report as of February 28, 2025 by LM, seconded by CR. Motion approved. a. Approval of the February 11: Texas Regional Checking: $1,408,065.972: Texas Regional CD: $142,068.153: Texas Regional Money Market: $2,122,344.374: Lone Star Money Market: $291,551.164: Fire & EMS Auxiliary a. Consider requests/actions submitted to the ESD. Reports submitted via email prior to the meeting. Martha Herden reported that the Auxiliary is working on several grants including one that would provide lightweight extrication gear 5: Chiefs’ Report – All reports submitted prior to the meeting. Per Assistant Chief Leach, The Live Fire Training went well. All attendees expressed interest in attending another Live Fire event. Chief Oakley reported that Scout 81 was involved in a roll-ov6: Finance & Planning Matters a. Strategic Plan 2025 – 2029 discussion of suggested changes. Approve if agreement about changes. Assistant Chief Leach submitted several clarifications and changes to the Strategic Plan for consideration. Motion to approve th7: Executive Session - Discuss personnel matters, meet with attorney as authorized by Texas Government Code. Regular Session Adjourned at 4:22 PM, at 4:23 PM the Commission went into Executive Session. Executive Session Adjourned, return to Regular Session a8: Return to Open Session: Discuss and consider action on matters discussed in Executive Session. Returned to Regular Session at 4:39 PM, no action taken.9: Adjourn: The meeting was adjourned at 4:40 PM. Next meetings will be Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 3:00 PM. Respectfully submitted, Lynne McKirdy, Secretary2025-02-18 • REGULAR SESSION
Blanco County Emergency Services District #2 Board Meeting - 2025-02-18
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P: O. BOX 972, BLANCO, TX 78606 Minutes Board of Commissioners February 18, 2025K: Thompson, Fire Lynne McKirdy, Secretary (LM)J: Wheeler, Fire Ben Oakley, Chief Charity Taber, CPA, Oliver, Rainey& Wojtek, LLP1: Call to Order / Announcements - Establish a quorum. Quorum established; the meeting was called to order at 3:00 pm by President Hall.2: Public Comment - No action may be taken on these items unless on agenda. Please limit comments to 2 minutes per person. Commissioner Herden announced that the City of Blanco has requested Herden’s participation on the bond committee. Herden asked if any 3: Consent Agenda – Items will be approved with a single vote. Items can be removed from seconded by LM. Motion approved. a. Approval of the January 21, 2025, Regular Meeting minutes b. Financial Report as of 1/31/20251: Texas Regional Checking: $754,518.572: Texas Regional CD: $142,068.153: Texas Regional Money Market: $2,118,281.914: Lone Star Money Market: $229,511.584: Fire & EMS Auxiliary – Reports sent via email prior to the meeting. a. Begin Calendar for next year. March, budgeting begins for the next fiscal year. Informational. b. Receive 990 for 2024 – Marilyn Bowman is completing the form 990.5: Chiefs’ Report a. Review of Fire/EMS Operations Reports and Consideration, Discussion and Take Possible Action on requests for Fire/EMS Operations. Ventilators and the Lucas equipment are in and being deployed.6: Finance & Planning Matters a. Presentation of FY2024 Audit by Charity Tabor (Auditor) and Consideration, Discussion and Take Possible Action on FY2024 Audit. Ms. Taber provided an overview of the 2024 Audit. Ms. Taber acknowledged that Chief Oakley is ve7: Executive Session - Discuss personnel matters, real estate, meet with attorney as authorized by Texas Government Code. – no session anticipated. N/A8: Return to Open Session: Discuss and consider action on matters discussed in Executive Session – N/A9: Adjourn: The meeting was adjourned at 4:11 pm. Next meeting: will be March 18, 2025, at 3:00 PM. Respectfully submitted, Lynne McKirdy, SecretaryP: O. BOX 972, BLANCO, TX 78606 Board of Commissioners February 18, 2025 IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 551, TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE, NOTICE IS1: Call to Order / Announcements - Establish a quorum.2: Public Comment - No action may be taken on these items unless on agenda. Please limit comments to 2 minutes per person.3: Consent Agenda – Items will be approved with a single vote. Items can be removed from a. Approval of the January 21, 2025, Regular Meeting minutes b. Financial Report as of 1/31/2025 i. Monthly Financials:1: Texas Regional Checking: $754,518.572: Texas Regional CD: $142,068.153: Texas Regional Money Market: $2,118,281.914: Lone Star Money Market: $229,511.584: Fire & EMS Auxiliary a. Begin Calendar for next year. March, budgeting begins for the next fiscal year. b. Receive 990 for 2024 c. Grants Submitted / Received5: Chiefs’ Report a. Review of Fire/EMS Operations Reports and Consideration, Discussion and Take Possible Action on requests for Fire/EMS Operations b. Review of CHP Operations Reports and Consideration, Discussion and Take Possible6: Finance & Planning Matters a. Presentation of FY2024 Audit by Charity Tabor (Auditor) and Consideration, Discussion and Take Possible Action on FY2024 Audit b. Strategic Planning; completed by the end of March. This is a Legislative year, look at7: Executive Session - Discuss personnel matters, real estate, meet with attorney as authorized by Texas Government Code. – no session anticipated.8: Return to Open Session: Discuss and consider action on matters discussed in Executive Session9: Adjourn: Next meeting: will be March18, 2025, at 3:00 PM. The District reserves the right to consider and take action on the above agenda items in any order. It also reserves the right to enter into a closed meeting on any agenda item as allowed by law.2025-01-21 • REGULAR SESSION
Blanco County Emergency Services District #2 Board Meeting - 2025-01-21
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3: Public Comment - No action may be taken on these items unless on agenda. Please limit comments to 2 minutes per person.P: O. BOX 972, BLANCO, TX 78606 Minutes Board of Commissioners January 21, 20251: Call to Order / Announcements - Establish a quorum. Commissioner Riley discussed the potential fire risk from cedar trees, residents should be encourage to remove cedar trees. Also, there may be grants available for wildfire mitigation.2: Swearing in of Commissioners Hall, Herden, & Richardson – Chief Oakley – Chief Oakley administered the Oath to Commissioners Hall, Herden and Richardson.3: Public Comment - No action may be taken on these items unless on agenda. Please limit comments to 2 minutes per person. No comments at this time.4: ESD Election of Officers for 2025 – President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Assistant Treasurer. Nominations will be made by Commissioners at the meeting. Nominations were as follows: President - Ann Hall, Vice President - Matt Herden, Treasure5: Consent Agenda – Items will be approved with a single vote. Items can be removed from seconded by LM. Motion approved. a. Approval of the December 17, 2024, Regular Meeting minutes b. Financial Report as of 12/31/20241: Texas Regional Checking: $156,690.582: Texas Regional CD: $142,068.153: Texas Regional Money Market: $2,038,855.234: Lone Star Money Market: $275,055.406: Fire & EMS Auxiliary – A blood drive will be held March 11, 2025 at Gem of the Hills, sponsor is ‘We are Blood’. AH provided the history of the Auxiliary including the requirement that an IRS Form 990-EZ be prepared as part of the ESD’s audit process. Mot7: Chiefs’ Report – All reports were distributed via email prior to the meeting. Whole Blood training will begin on Thursday January 23rd. Chief Oakley updated the Commission on ‘Hostage Negotiation’ training that the CHPs will attend. AH and Chief Oakley d8: Finance & Planning Matters a. SAFE-D Conference and Required Training – Conference reminder, also the CE hours needed. b. Strategic Planning annual update begins completed by the end of March. This is a9: Complete Remaining Staff Interviews – Schedule designated time slots to allow staff to voluntarily meet with Commissioners. Chief Oakley will schedule the remaining meetings. a. Matt Herden & Lynne McKirdy – A and B Shifts, Office Manager b. Tom Henricks 10: Executive Session - Discuss personnel matters, real estate, meet with attorney as authorized by Texas Government Code. – no session anticipated. N/A11: Return to Open Session: Discuss and consider action on matters discussed in Executive Session N/A12: Adjourn: Meeting adjourned at 4:28 PM. Next meeting: will be February 18, 2025, at 3:00 PM. Respectfully submitted, Lynne McKirdy, SecretaryP: O. BOX 972, BLANCO, TX 78606 Board of Commissioners January 21, 2025 IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 551, TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE, NOTICE IS1: Call to Order / Announcements - Establish a quorum.2: Swearing in of Commissioners Hall, Herden, & Richardson – Chief Oakley4: ESD Election of Officers for 2025 – President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Assistant Treasurer. Nominations will be made by Commissioners at the meeting.5: Consent Agenda – Items will be approved with a single vote. Items can be removed from a. Approval of the December 17, 2024, Regular Meeting minutes b. Financial Report as of 12/31/2024 i. Monthly Financials:1: Texas Regional Checking: $156,690.582: Texas Regional CD: $142,068.153: Texas Regional Money Market: $2,038,855.234: Lone Star Money Market: $275,055.406: Fire & EMS Auxiliary a. Monthly Report b. Tickets 4 Time Drawing c. Consider requests/actions submitted to the ESD and take vote on any action7: Chiefs’ Report a. Review of Fire/EMS Operations Reports and Consideration, Discussion and Take Possible Action on requests for Fire/EMS Operations. i. Helipad Update8: Finance & Planning Matters a. SAFE-D Conference and Required Training b. Strategic Planning annual update begins completed by the end of March. This is a Legislative year, so look at proposed laws / issues.9: Complete Remaining Staff Interviews – Schedule designated time slots to allow staff to voluntarily meet with Commissioners. a. Matt Herden & Lynne McKirdy – A and B Shifts, Office Manager b. Tom Henricks & Craig Richardson – C Shift and Chiefs10: Executive Session - Discuss personnel matters, real estate, meet with attorney as authorized by Texas Government Code. – no session anticipated.11: Return to Open Session: Discuss and consider action on matters discussed in Executive Session12: Adjourn: Next meeting: will be February 18, 2025, at 3:00 PM. The District reserves the right to consider and take action on the above agenda items in any order. It also reserves the right to enter into a closed meeting on any agenda item as allowed by 2024-12-17 • REGULAR SESSION
Blanco County Emergency Services District #2 Board Meeting - 2024-12-17
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3: Texas Regional Money Market $2,034,396.284: Lone Star Money Market $242,476.916: Finance & Planning Matters – In process. a. FY 2024 Audit Update4: Fire & EMS Auxiliary Report a. Monthly Report b. Sign ESD / Auxiliary Contract c. Consider requests/actions submitted to the ESD and take vote on any actionP: O. BOX 972, BLANCO, TX 78606 Board of Commissioners December 17, 2024 IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 551, TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE, NOTICE IS1: Call to Order / Announcements - Establish a quorum.2: Public Comment - No action may be taken on these items unless on agenda. Please limit comments to 2 minutes per person.3: Consent Agenda – Items will be approved with a single vote. Items are removed from the a. Approve October 15, 2024 and November 19, 2024 Minutes b. Financial Report November 30, 2024 i. Monthly Financials:1: Texas Regional Checking $235,875.552: Texas Regional CD $142,068.155: Chiefs’ Report a. Review of Fire/EMS Operations Reports and Consideration, Discussion and Take Possible Action on requests for Fire/EMS Operations. i. Organizational Chart Update6: Finance & Planning Matters a. FY 2024 Audit Update7: Complete Remaining Staff Interviews – Schedule designated time slots to allow staff to voluntarily meet with Commissioners. a. Matt Herden & Lynne McKirdy – A and B Shifts, Office Manager b. Tom Henricks & Craig Richardson – C Shift and Chiefs8: Executive Session - Discuss personnel matters, real estate, meet with attorney as authorized by Texas Government Code. – no session anticipated.9: Return to Open Session: Discuss and consider action on matters discussed in Executive Session10: Adjourn: Next meeting: will be January 21, 2025, at 3:00 PM. The District reserves the right to consider and take action on the above agenda items in any order. It also reserves the right to enter into a closed meeting on any agenda item as allowed by lP: O. BOX 972, BLANCO, TX 78606 Board of Commissioners December 17, 2024 Attendees:J: Wheeler, Firefighter Ben Oakley, Chief – On a call Ric Walters, Citizen representing the Methodist Church1: Call to Order / Announcements - Establish a quorum. Quorum established. President Hall called the meeting to order at 3:00 PM.2: Public Comment - No action may be taken on these items unless on agenda. Please limit comments to 2 minutes per person. Ric Walters, representing the Methodist Church, presented a check to Auxiliary President Bill Jorn for the purchase of helmets. Mr. Wa3: Consent Agenda – Items will be approved with a single vote. Items are removed from the by CR. Motion approved. a. Approve October 15, 2024 and November 19, 2024 Minutes b. Financial Report November 30, 20241: Texas Regional Checking $235,875.552: Texas Regional CD $142,068.153: Texas Regional Money Market $2,034,396.284: Lone Star Money Market $242,476.914: Fire & EMS Auxiliary Report – Reports distributed, via email, prior to the meeting. Motion to approve the Auxiliary Contract by TH, seconded by MH. Motion approved. Additionally, Mr. Larry Franklin made a generous pledge for the purchase of ACR units, and5: Chiefs’ Report – Reports distributed, via email, prior to the meeting. Chief Leach distributed the Organizational Chart with an explanation of the reporting structure. AH mentioned the Safer Grant and the benefit of adding a third person to the fire crew.7: Complete Remaining Staff Interviews – Schedule designated time slots to allow staff to voluntarily meet with Commissioners. Scheduling the remaining meetings will resume after the holidays. a. Matt Herden & Lynne McKirdy – A and B Shifts, Office Manager8: Executive Session - Discuss personnel matters, real estate, meet with attorney as authorized by Texas Government Code. – no session required.9: Return to Open Session: Discuss and consider action on matters discussed in Executive Session N/A10: Adjourn: The meeting adjourned at 3:39 PM. Next meeting: will be January 21, 2025, at 3:00 PM. Respectfully submitted, Lynne McKirdy, Secretary