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SPECIAL_DISTRICT • Bastrop COUNTY

James Allen

Commissioner, Place 2 (Place 2)
Bastrop County Emergency Services District #2

Elected Commissioner, Place 2 for Bastrop County Emergency Services District #2.

admin@bastropesd2.org844-347-3373
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Roll-Call Liberty Index
Freedom Score: 86.5/100▲ +0.7 pts (5Y)
Statewide Rank: #12312 in Texas
Fiscal Restraint
87.4/100
Regulatory Restraint
86.9/100
Lone Dissents
0

Electoral History & Canvass Margins

May 2025 Bastrop County Emergency Services District #2 Official General Election Canvass (2025-05-03)
Commissioner, Place 2 (Place 2)
ELECTED / WON
James Allen (Current Profile)100.0% (141 votes)
Early Voting: 86Election Day: 48Mail Ballots: 7

Roll-Call Voting Record & Scorecard

Total Recorded Votes
645
Yes Votes
639 (99%)
No / Dissenting Votes
6 (1%)
Abstentions
0

Recorded Public Votes Log

Ordered from most impactful to Freedom Score to least impactful
#1VOTED: YES+9.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-01-14
Order Authorizing Early Debt Service Defeasance & Retiring Principal to Save Taxpayer Interest
#2VOTED: YES+9.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-01-21
Discussion and possible action on Treasurer,s Bond.
#3VOTED: YES+9.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2024-12-11
Order Authorizing Early Debt Service Defeasance & Retiring Principal to Save Taxpayer Interest
#4VOTED: YES+9.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2024-10-09
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#5VOTED: YES+9.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-10-14
Order Authorizing Early Debt Service Defeasance & Retiring Principal to Save Taxpayer Interest
#6VOTED: YES-9.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-08-19
a. b. c. July 15, 2025 Regular Meetine. July 22,2025 Sprecial Meeting-.- Annexation Aug 5, 2025 Special Meeting-_ Tax Rate FINANCIAL DISCUSSION/ACTION ITE
#7VOTED: YES+9.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2023-08-08
Discuss and consider taking action regarding 2023 tax rate, including: a. estaLblishing proposed tax rate; Chief Gill proposed several options of a budget that ranged from 0.085 (max rate not triggering a peiitio.r; to a 0.096 Property T'ax Rate (the "de
#8VOTED: YES+9.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2021-09-21
19. c. Authorizing filing of Order l-evying Taxes with the Bastrop County Tax Assessor/ Collector. Authorize posting of statement regarding adopted tax rate to home page of L)istt"ict's website. Consider approval to remove Kate Johnston from First Nationa
#9VOTED: YES+9.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-08-12
Resolution Adopting Zero-Based Departmental Budget Caps & Freezing Administrative Overhead
#10VOTED: YES+9.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-09-16
Acknowledge and approve posting of statement regarding adopted tax rate t'r home page of District webpage.
#11VOTED: YES+9.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2024-07-10
Order Adopting No-New-Revenue Property Tax Rate & Capping Ad Valorem Levy
#12VOTED: YES+9.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2024-06-12
Order Authorizing Early Debt Service Defeasance & Retiring Principal to Save Taxpayer Interest
#13VOTED: YES+9.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2024-03-13
Resolution Adopting Zero-Based Departmental Budget Caps & Freezing Administrative Overhead
#14VOTED: YES+9.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2023-08-08
Consider taking action regarding 2023-24 budget; 7 . Discuss and consider taking action regarding 2023 tax rate, including: (a) establishing proposed tax rate; (b) taking record vote and scheduling public hearing; (c) authorizing expense and publication o
#15VOTED: YES+9.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-06-10
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#16VOTED: YES+9.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2022-08-02
TAX RATE AND BUDGET ITEMS
#17VOTED: YES+9.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2021-09-21
Discuss and consider action on20"Zl'2022 tax rate, including: a. Taking a record vote on District's tax rate; b. Adopting Order Levying Taxes; and Bastrop County Ernergency Services District No. 2 2 of3 Regular Meeting Agenda fbr Sept 21,2021 (Aact6249)
#18VOTED: YES+8.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-06-17
Discussion and possible action on Treasurer's Bond. - Doug Kelsay
#19VOTED: YES+8.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-03-18
Discussion and possible action on Treasurer's Bond' Doug Kelsay ."po.t.d that there was no current update from the Commissioners courl on setting of bond value. It will hopefully be available next month The topic will be postponed to the next meeting.
#20VOTED: YES+8.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2024-05-08
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#21VOTED: YES+8.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-09-09
Resolution Adopting Zero-Based Departmental Budget Caps & Freezing Administrative Overhead
#22VOTED: YES+8.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-02-11
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#23VOTED: YES+8.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-12-10
Resolution Adopting Zero-Based Departmental Budget Caps & Freezing Administrative Overhead
#24VOTED: YES+8.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-08-05
Discuss and consider takirrg action regarding 2025 tax rate, including: (a) establishing proposed rtax rate; Being no comments from the public on the tax rate, the Prelimirrary Tax rate was discrrssed. James Bennett moved to approve a Preliminary rate of
#25VOTED: YES-8.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2023-11-21
Discussion and possible action on approval of certified 2023 tax levy report'
#26VOTED: YES+8.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-03-11
Resolution Adopting Zero-Based Departmental Budget Caps & Freezing Administrative Overhead
#27VOTED: YES+8.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2024-11-13
Order Adopting No-New-Revenue Property Tax Rate & Capping Ad Valorem Levy
#28VOTED: YES+8.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2024-09-11
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#29VOTED: YES+8.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2024-02-14
Order Authorizing Early Debt Service Defeasance & Retiring Principal to Save Taxpayer Interest
#30VOTED: YES+8.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-07-08
Order Authorizing Early Debt Service Defeasance & Retiring Principal to Save Taxpayer Interest
#31VOTED: YES+8.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-09-16
Acknowledge and ap District webpage. James Allen moved t adopted tax rate to the Larry Crabtree The motion passed 14, Discussion and possible participants. Tommy Chalmers the back hours for part ti Chief Gill was directed to It was noted that there wil em
#32VOTED: YES+8.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-08-05
Discuss and consider taking action regarding 2025 tax rate, incl establishing proposed tax rate; taking recorcl vote and scheduling public hearing; authorizing expense and publication of "Notice of Public Bastrop Advertiser; and acknowledging and approvin
#33VOTED: YES+8.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2024-08-14
Order Authorizing Early Debt Service Defeasance & Retiring Principal to Save Taxpayer Interest
#34VOTED: YES+8.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2024-01-10
Order Adopting No-New-Revenue Property Tax Rate & Capping Ad Valorem Levy
#35VOTED: YES+8.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2022-01-27
&e Supplemental Agenda for Election ltems. 1 6' Discuss and consider adoption of Resolution addressing tax rate adopted for 2021 .
#36VOTED: YES+8.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2021-02-16
Action regarding obtaining or renewing Treasurer’s bond.
#37VOTED: YES+8.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-05-13
Order Authorizing Early Debt Service Defeasance & Retiring Principal to Save Taxpayer Interest
#38VOTED: YES+8.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-04-08
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#39VOTED: YES+8.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-08-19
Discussion and possible adoption of the tax rate tion on Tax Rate to incl Sept 16 Regular Doug Kelsay reported that ur attorneys confirmed the The District will nor able to adopt the tax rate This is because publi ion deadlines for that speci Because the
#40VOTED: YES+8.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-04-15
Discussion and possible action on Treasurer's Bond' Doug Kelsay repofted that there was no current update from the County Commissioners' cou'rt on setting of bond value. It will hopefully be available next month The topic will be postponed to the next mee
#41VOTED: YES+8.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2024-04-10
Order Adopting No-New-Revenue Property Tax Rate & Capping Ad Valorem Levy
#42VOTED: YES+8.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2022-07-19
Discussion on proposed tax rate - see 12 above
#43VOTED: YES-8.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2022-07-19
Discussion on the proposed FY 22-23 Budget We agreed to hold a meeting on Tuesday Aug 2, 2022 to include budget workshop, Tax Rate approval and the expense Budget.
#44VOTED: YES+8.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2022-01-18
Discuss and consider adoption of Resolution addressing tax rate adopted for 2021 .
#45VOTED: YES+8.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2021-08-17
Discuss and consider taking action on202l-2022 budget I 3. Discuss and consider taking action on 2021 tax rate, including: Establishing proprosed tax rate and taking record vote; Scheduling public hearing; Authoriz-ing publication of "'Notice of Public Ii
#46VOTED: YES+8.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2021-07-27
Discussion on budget and tax rate for fiscal year October l ,2OtLl to September 30' "2022;
#47VOTED: YES-8.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-11-18
Update, discussion and possible action related to the Annexation Election of November 4. It was reported that the Bastrop County Elections Department is working with tht: County commissioners to reduce the fees for the election to the expenses incurred at
#48VOTED: YES-8.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-11-14
Canvass returns of the November 4,2}2i,election J'he election results were reviewed and found to be accurate: 'fhe current constituents of ESD2 voted 2009 votes FoR the annexation and 462 votet;AGAINST the ilnnexation. 'fhe constituent requesting to be an
#49VOTED: YES-8.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-08-19
Review, discussion and off Loverts Lane. - Dou ble action on the p of annexation related l;o the movie studio Kelsay Doug Kelsay reported thaLt ur attorneys confirmed: All actions have been ken on the annexation elec ion. The item on the eleclion calendar
#50VOTED: YES-8.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-08-19
County Emergency $ervices Distrir:t No.2 Regular Megting August 19,2025, 'li:00 p.m. Bastrop Coun Public Comments on Public Comments on Approval of minutes: The minutes of the fol July 15,2025 Regu Iuly 22,2025 Speciia.l ing - Annexation Aug 5,2025 Specia
#51VOTED: YES-8.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-06-17
Review, discussion and possible action on the process of annexation related to the movie studio off Loverts Lane. Doug Kelsay reviewed thr: schedule of activities necessary to ensure the annexaticn is inc:luded in the November election. \\/e missed implem
#52VOTED: YES-8.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-04-15
Review, discussion and possible action on the process of annexation relate:rJ to the movie studio off Lover's Lane. - Tommy Chalmers
#53VOTED: YES-8.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-04-15
Review, discussion and possible action on the process of annexation related to the movie studio off Lover's Lane. Tommy Chalmers reviewed the schedule of activities necessary to ensure the annexation is included in the November election.
#54VOTED: YES+8.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2023-06-20
Approval of minutes from the May 16, 2023 Regular meeting. The secretary noted three errors (financial report date, operations report date and footer date). President George Martinez corrected the number of de-annexation actions and the number of pending
#55VOTED: YES+8.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2023-06-20
Discussion and possible action on Bastrop City Annexations. President George Martinez reported that all the de-annexations by ESD2 / annexation by City of Bastrop were approved by the City Council so it appears that all will proceed. The de-annexation / a
#56VOTED: YES+8.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2023-05-16
Discussion on Bastrop City Annexations. President George Martinez reported that 6 de-annexation orders were approved by the ESD2 board previously. Of these, four areas may not be annexed by the City of Bastrop. The de-annexations have not been filed. Geor
#57VOTED: YES+8.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2023-03-21
Discussion and possible action on disannexation orders to remove territory from the District annexed by the City of Bastrop, including: a Order Disannexing 312.61acres annexed by Ordinance 2022-04; BastropCoulrtyEnrergencySer,rices DistrictNo.2 2of 3 Minu
#58VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-04-08
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#59VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-12-10
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#60VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-03-18
Discussion and possible action on value of HdL sales tax analysis contracit.
#61VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2024-01-10
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#62VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2023-10-17
Concerning Discussion and possible action regarding monthly report from Treasurer' a. An update on payments from Tax Assessor-collector was presented' i. FYTD Tax collections were 92'298'30I'71 ii. FYTD Sales Tax payments were $1 '304'151 '60 b. Approval
#63VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2023-09-19
Concerning Discussion and posr;ible action regarding monthly report from Treasurer. a. An update on payments from f'ax Assessor-Collector was presented. i. FYTD Tax collections.were $2,292,9i,9.00 ii. FYTD Sales'Iax paymrlnts were $l ,7',t6,343.49 b. Appr
#64VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2023-07-18
Discuss FY 2023-24 budget.. Chief Gill offered a proposal for account to supplement dependen added to next year's budget but i but will require some small seconded allowing Animal Shelter sign on ESD Property. that we allow the Animal Shelter to put a sig
#65VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2023-06-20
Concerning Discussion and possible action regarding monthly report from Treasurer. a. An update on payments from Tax Assessor-Collector was presented. FYTD Tax collections were $2,218,511.06 FYTD Sales Tax payments were $735,403.89 b. Approval of unbudget
#66VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2023-03-21
Discussion and possible action on hiring Administrative Assistant the budget to accommodate a $45K per annum salary (approximatel I'racy seconded f'he motion passed.
#67VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2021-09-21
Discuss and take action on202l-2022 budget, including approval of Resolution Adopting Budget.
#68VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2021-08-17
Discussion and possible action regarding amendment to the FY 2020-21 Budget.
#69VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-03-11
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#70VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-01-14
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#71VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-10-15
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#72VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-08-19
Discussion and possibl Chief Gill presented the action on Budget. to the budget. including some quotes / estimates. soft Gill said he had cut o areas in the budget to com budget, it was determi that our estimated Sales T historical trends, and an i James
#73VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-08-19
Bastrop CounB- Emergency Services Districl. No. 2 is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilit access to communications will be provided upon request. Please call :os-h Giil, Fire chief for the District, at (5 l2) or speech disabled person
#74VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-04-15
Second Qtr. Investment RePort The second quarter investment report was not reviewed, as Treasurer Jim Allen was not presernl. Review and approval are postponed until the May 20th Regular meeting.
#75VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2024-12-11
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#76VOTED: YES-5.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2023-07-18
Update on Purchase of Property rer Peter Hicks moved to approve sending the letter to be updated ommy Chalmers seconded icks seconded the motion The motion pa f. Update on MAC c unications (see above) g. 3(!investment - Was not presented or reviewed Secre
#77VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2023-02-22
Consider bids for cleaning service for vent/ducts at Station #4 George Martinez moved to approve the in-budget expenditure of $6353 using Steam Team, and to for Chief to follow up with the builder or insurance companies for correction / compensation of th
#78VOTED: YES-5.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2023-02-22
Discussion and possible action on adding a new position for an administrative assistant. Tommy Chalmers moved to direct Chief Gill to develop a job description and budget amendment recommendation related to this position. Peter Hicks seconded Motion passe
#79VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2023-02-22
FY 21-22 Audit presentation and consider approval of audit. Tracey Waldron moved to approve the audit as presented
#80VOTED: YES-5.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2022-05-17
Supplemental Agenda for Election Items Doug Kelsay moved to adopt Order Canvasing the Returns and Declaring the Results of ESD2 May 7th Local Sales and Use Tax Election Tommy Chalmers seconded The motion passed and Certificate for Order was signed.
#81VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2021-06-15
Discuss and consider adoption of the tax and budget planning calendar for 2021and take any related action including setting a budget workshop date. OPERATIONAL DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS
#82VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-09-16
ii. F Sales Tax Payments were es Tax AnalYsis: Discussion and Possi action on engagement b. Update on Si The y analysis provided bY c. Approval o1l udgeted expense items Noi were presented. d. The Reporl f Fire Chief on the Pnor 's disbursements was rr:vi
#83VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-07-15
Diricussion and possible action on Budget workshop planned fior 26 July 9A'M' we reviewed the planne,l dates for the siecial eudgeiworkshop on Saturday 26 July and decided tha.t there wasn,t adequate information. we decided to include tlie budget workshop
#84VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-04-15
Discussion and possible Action on TCDRS, other retirement programs and their previous participants. - Tommy Chalmers Chief Gill reported that there was still no response from our atlorneys on this issue. Also, the 2026 TCDRS rates will go up. These will b
#85VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2024-11-13
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#86VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2024-05-08
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#87VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2023-11-21
Discussion ald possible action an Inte:rlocal Agreernent with Bastrop County for Tax Collection' I I . Discussion and possible action on Purchase of Properly for South Station' lZ. DiscussionL ald possible action on issuing request for bids for Station 2
#88VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2023-09-19
Discussiorr and possible action on Cornpensation adjustments and Compensation plan. Chief Gill reported som(3 recent key factors: o I salary survey ,cf the surrounding area indicates that Bastrop County ESD2 has the lowest starting pay for firefighters in
#89VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2023-09-19
Discussion and possible action on final adjustments to FY 22123 budget. Consideration of final adjustments to FY 22123 budget was tabled to next month's meeting so it will include Septemtrer financi,als.
#90VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2023-01-17
concerning Discussion and po.ribl" action regarding monthly report from Treasurer - the Nov and Der 2022 Treasuter's rqporls were presented' a. o,,pJui" onp4yments fiom Tax Assessor-collector was presented. Nov FYTD fax c;ollections were $240'500'71' Dec
#91VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-08-12
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#92VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-05-13
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#93VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-04-23
OPENING l ' call Meeting to ordgr: A quorum was established and the meeting was called to order by presiclent Tommy Chalmers at 7:00 plvl. Those present included: President Tommy chalmers, vice President James Be*ett, Assistant Treasurer Latty crabtree, S
#94VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-04-15
Discussion and possible action regarding monthly report from Treasurer: a. Rn update on payments from Tax Assessor-Collector and State Conrptroller were presented, through JanuarY 2025. i. FYTD Property Tax collections were 52,9t)7633.98 ii. FYTD Sales Ta
#95VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2024-04-10
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#96VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2023-07-18
Discussion and possible action FY 2022 -23 Financial Audit. Treasurer Tracy Waldron moved to approve the contract with Medack-Oltmann to do the FyZ022- 2023 Financial Audit, not to ex s8250. nded Vice President Tommy Chalme The motion passed
#97VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2023-05-16
Concerning Discussion and possible action regarding monthly report from Treasurer. a. An update on payments from Tax Assessor-Collector was presented. FYTD Tax collections were $2,185,029.44 FYTD Sales Tax payments were $576,022.44 b. Approval of unbudget
#98VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2023-04-18
Concr:rning Discussion and possible action regarding monthly report from T a. An update on payments from Tax Assessor-Collector was presented. FYTD Tax collections were $2,148,891.54. FYTD Sales Tax payments were $467,116.08 b. Approval of unbudgeted expe
#99VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2022-11-15
Discussion and possible action on First Responder orgariization program. state.FRO going nowhere' Continue the process with State and also continue under FCFR with understanding we need new contract. Follow both paths to'see which works out better for ESD
#100VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2021-06-15
Discussion and possible action regarding amendment to the FY 2020-21 Budget.
#101VOTED: YES-4.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2021-02-16
Discussion and possible action on disposition of excess funds in personnel budget. OPERATIONAL DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS
#102VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2021-02-16
Discussion and possible action regarding amendment to the FY 2020-21 Budget.
#103VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-10-21
Discussion and possible action regarding monthly report rom Treasurer: a. An uidate on payments from Tax Assessor-Coll ancl State ConrPtroller were prese-nted, through Sept, 2025' This is the end of fiscal year so tltese numbers represent the annual rr:su
#104VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-09-16
Discuss and consider The Notice to Bidders have it comply with publi The topic will be 1?. Discuss and consider resolution. No resolution was prov Ba;trop County Emergency Services 3 of4 Minutt:s of Aug 19,20115 Regular Meeting get for FY26 (October I, 25
#105VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-06-17
Discussion and possible action on Strategic Planning and Budget workshop clate. The Safe-D budget calenclar and the detailed calendar from Carlton law firm were reviewed. We agreed to a Special Meeting for a Budget Workshop on Saturday 26 July at 9,A.M an
#106VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-05-20
Second Qtr. Investment Report The second quarter investment report was presented by Lisa Eller and signed b1, Treasurer Jim Allen. 10' Discussion and possible action on annual review of investment policy, stratregieso guidelines, and management practices;
#107VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-04-15
Discussion and possible action on value of HdL sales tax analysis contract. Office Manager Lisa Eller reported that she has been in contact with HdL and ttLe contract will be effectively at the end of May. We will owe HdL some residual fees for taxpayers
#108VOTED: YES-4.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-04-15
Update on HdL sales tax analysis contract.
#109VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-01-21
Update on ILA (Inter-Local Agreement) to provide county fire protection for the movie theater project located in lower Tahitian. – Chief Gill Chief Gill reported that we are still waiting on the attorneys to get to the point where the county, the property
#110VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2024-03-13
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#111VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2023-11-21
Discussion and possible action on Interlocal Agreement with Bastrop Counly for Tax Collection' Doug Kelsay moved to table this until the next meeting as it needs nlore consideration' The motion was not seconded. peter Hicks moved to accept the Interlocal
#112VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2023-10-17
Discussion and possible action on training hours for commissioners' Lisa needs copies of certificates from Tracy Waldron, Tommy Chalmers and George Martinez. Most are thought to be up to date, but she needs it for verification. 1 3 . D iscussion and consi
#113VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2023-07-18
Discussion and possible action President George Martinez mo and that he create a Memorandu Treasurer Tracy Waldron The motion passed t7. Discussion and possible action castle). The trailer we have is ju move the fire prevention materia Secretary Doug Kels
#114VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2021-08-17
a. b. c. d. Update on payments from Tax Assessor-Collector and bank balance; Approval of unbudgeted expense items or expense itr:ms in excess o1'$2,i000; Report of lFire Chief report on prior month disbursements; and Monthly financial reports and issues.
#115VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2021-08-17
FY 20-2l Audit - Auditor Selection OPERATIONAL DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS
#116VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-09-09
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#117VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-06-10
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#118VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-08-05
Discussion and possible action on sale of surplus equipment. Bastrop Countv Emergency Services Dis;trict No. 2 I of 2 Special Meeting for Atrpr 05,2025 (Acct61149) FILED AUo 01 i1025 Krista Bart$ch llastrop County Clerk 8,'.):l Ann" of the BastroP CountY
#119VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-06-17
Discussion and possible action on identifying & contracting with an audit:or for the next financial audit. Bastrop County Emergency Services District No. 2 I of2 RegularMeetingAgendaforJune 17,2025(Acct6249)
#120VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-04-15
Discussion and possible action on Strategic Planning / Budget workshop dlilte. Personnel Related:
#121VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2024-07-10
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#122VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2023-11-21
E25l -replaced-retay ana mini pin; repaired several air leaks; replaced def head on; rebuilt VPS gearshift unit. v. Ems calls - Responded to 37 of 5 j Ems calls including delivery o l a baby assisted by 3 members of ESD2! vi. Developments in the district
#123VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2023-09-19
Discussic,n and possible ac;tion on County charges fbr property tax collection. Peter Hicks reported that Bastrop County District Attomey sees the 1988 Attorney General opinion as valid and currrent. Tra,:y Waldron diclnot have an update on the City of Ba
#124VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2023-05-16
Legislative Update. HB1775 has passed the Texas House. This bill will affect us in future years by adding either an election requirement for board members or approval by County Commissioners Court of the ESDs budget. Update provide on other bills.
#125VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2023-02-22
Discussion and possible action on First Responder Organization program. Contracting with FRO has legal concerns. We will continue working as we have until a new plan can be worked. Peter Hicks and Chief were assigned to work on this plan.
#126VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2023-02-22
Discussion and possible action on Texas Comptroller Special Purpose District Financial and Tax Reporting Requirement. Lisa Eller reported that this was completed Jan 1 for Comptroller and Safe D
#127VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2022-10-18
Update on Order Repealing the Application of Exemption from Sales and Use Tax for Telecommunications Services. President George Martinez informed the board that payments should commence in calendar 1Q23.
#128VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2022-06-21
Concerning the discussion on Adopting the tax and budget planning calendar for 2022- 23, Tracey Waldron moved to adopt the planning calendar for 2022-23 as presented but to adjust as the need for some meetings will not likely be necessary. Proposed FY 22-
#129VOTED: YES-4.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2021-09-21
Discussion and possible action to select and retain auditor to conduct FY 20-21Audit.
#130VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-02-11
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#131VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-08-05
Discuss and consider takimg action regarding budget for fiscal year October 1,2025 to September 30,2026. The budget was discussed. \ffe will continue working on it. It must be approved no later than Sept 16. We will postpone action until thre Aug l9 Regul
#132VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-08-05
Supplemental Agenda for Election Items: Discuss and consider approval of the Contract for Election Services and Joint Elrection Agreement, including Resolution Approving Contract for Election Services and Joint Election Agreement; Doug Kelsay made a motio
#133VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-01-21
Update, discussion and possible action on changes for ESD2 related to the creation of Bastrop County ESD No. 3. – Chief Gill Keith Simpson, treasurer of ESD3 was in attendance. We had a brief discussion on the challenges ESD3 has to get set up and the poi
#134VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-01-21
Discussion and Action for the FY2024 Audit by selected auditors Montemayor Britton Bender PC Certified Public Accountants.
#135VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2024-09-11
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#136VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2024-02-14
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#137VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2023-03-21
Conc:erning Discussion and possible action regarding monthly report frorn Treasurer. a. An update on payments from Tax Assessor-Collector was presented. FYTD Tax collections were $2.076.22L24. FYTD Sales Tax payments were $357,216.32 b. Approval of unbudg
#138VOTED: YES-4.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-10-14
Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt
#139VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-11-18
Discussion and possible action on options for legal counsel' (To be discussed early in the meeting) - John Carlton problems and concerns were shared with John carlton of rhe carlton Law Fimr. The background of the problems was discussed' ..r d, ^^,^tL^^ r
#140VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-07-22
Discussion and possible action on revising agreement of 15 July regular meeting to purchase a new brush truck to replace the truck with a blown engine. Chief Gill reported that the Terms and Conditions of buying the Brush truck approved for purchase in th
#141VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-04-15
Update, discussion and possible action on implementation progress of Property, Equipment anrd Staffing for South Sitation. - Chief Gill. Administration: I 1. Discussion and possible action on ILA / rental agreement with Bastrop County ESD3 to hous<: ambul
#142VOTED: YES-4.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-03-18
Discussion and Action for the FY2024 Audit Tommy Chalmers reported that he gave the audit information to the County Juclge's office on Feb 28th. This completes this year's Audit activities. g. Discussion and possiblle action regarding monthly report from
#143VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-01-21
Discussion and possible action regarding monthly report from Treasurer, iirrcluding: a. Update on payments from Tax Assessor-Collector and bank balance: b. Update on Sales Tax Analysis; c. Approval of unbudgeted expense items in excess of $2,000; d. Repor
#144VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2024-06-12
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#145VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2023-07-18
Discussion and possible action o Microsoft Outlook vendor change. Assistant Treasurer Peter Hicks available directly from Microso Assistant Treasurer Peter hicks that the "go-daddy" based MS Office program was for much less cost and was more reliable. ed
#146VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2023-06-20
Discussion and possible action on budget and scheduling a budget workshop The Approved Revenue number availability is July 25. Our next budget workshop will be incorporated into the next Regular Meeting on July 18. We will probably need another finalizati
#147VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2022-10-18
Discussion and possible action on Sales Tax Audit and Analysis. The new tax reports are not as cumbersome as the reports used in establishing our initial audit of taxpayers. It was concluded that there was no need for hiring an outside company to verify t
#148VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2022-01-18
Discussion and possible action regarding amendment to the FY 2021-2022 Budget. a. Discussion and possible action on staff increase of Battalion Chief and non- uniformed staff position. OPERATIONAL DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS
#149VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2020-11-17
Discussion and possible action regarding amendment to the FY 2020-21 Budget OPERATIONAL DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS
#150VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2020-10-20
Discussion and possible action regarding amendment to the FY 2020-21 Budget.
#151VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-07-08
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#152VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-10-21
tr-ourth Quarter Investment Report' lfhe Report wars accepted as presented' Bastrop County Emergency Services District No 2 | of 4 ously clistributed. anager Lisa Ellerwas reviewed. of $2,000. b. d. e. Approval of unbudgeted expense items in excess No ite
#153VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-10-21
Update on bids and discussion and possible action regarding sale of surplus F-550' chief Gill reportr:d that we received only one bid for the surphrs F550 truck and it was for $18'500' Jatnes Bennett moved to accept the bid James Allen seconded' Ttre moti
#154VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-09-16
Discussion and possible action regarding monthly report from Treasurer, itt,cluding: a. Update on payments from Tax Assessor-Collector and bank balance; b. Update on Sales Tax Analysis; c. Approval of unbudgeted expense items in excess of $2,000; d. Repor
#155VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-04-15
Discussion and possible action on Strategic Planning and Budget workshop date. Doug Kelsay reported that the strategic plan Current Status was almost ready for presentation so we should schedule another meeting this coming month. The date was set for Wedn
#156VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-02-18
Update and possible approval action on ILA (Inter-Local Agreement) to provide county fire protection for the movie theater project located in lower Tahitian. - Chiel Gill
#157VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2023-11-21
Discussion and possible action on employee health insurance. Cunent carrier TML has notified ESD2 that they are dropping ALL first responder coverage (nationwide) on Dec 31 2023 ' peter Hicks moved to authorize Chief Gill to fincl the best value plan and
#158VOTED: YES-4.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2023-10-17
ttiscussion and possible action on final adjustments to FY 22123 budget. The adjustments were reviewed. See attached Budget Amendments FY23.pdf Tommy Chalmers moved to adopt the adjustments Tracy Waldron seconded The motion passed
#159VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2022-05-17
Discuss and consider action on Order Repealing the Application of Exemption from Sales and Use Tax for Telecommunications Services. Doug Kelsay moved that we not adopt an Order Repealing the Exemption at this time - that it conflicted with the facts of th
#160VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-09-16
Approval of minutet; - a. Aug 19, 2025 Fi.egular Meeting. FINANCIAL DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS
#161VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-07-15
DiLscussion and possible action regarding monthly report from Treasurer: a.Anupdateolnpaymentr-fro-TaxAssessor-collectorandStateconrptrollerwere Presented, tkrrough January 2025 ' i. FYTD Property Tax collections were 53'138'862'36 ii. FYTD S*., r'ur puyr
#162VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-05-16
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#163VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2024-10-09
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#164VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2024-08-14
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#165VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2023-11-21
C'oncerning Discussion and possible action regarding monthly report from Trea:;urer' a. An update on payments from Tax Assessor-Collector was presented' i. FYTD Tax collections were $17,181.97 ii. FyTD Sales Tax payments were_ $127,12:\.49. Note that this
#166VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2023-07-18
Discussion and consider action Fire Code Development. ESDl's I is still with their lawyers. Nothing to review yer. I of 2023 Tax Planning Calendar and set a budget workshop. Secretary Doug Kelsay moved t Assistant Treasurer Peter Hicks The motion passed t
#167VOTED: YES-4.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2023-07-18
Discussion and possible action disposal log. Assistant Treasurer Peter Hicks oved that we approve the disposal of items on the disposal lc,g. seconded Vice President Tommy Chalm The motion passed
#168VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2023-02-22
Discussion and possible action on policy amendment to employment compensation and insurance. Peter Hicks, Josh Gill and Doug Kelsay volunteered to work on the development of a comprehensive compensation plan. George Martinez presented a proposal to change
#169VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2020-10-20
Consider engagement of an auditor to perform annual audit. OPERATIONAL DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS
#170VOTED: YES-3.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-07-22
Supplemental Agenda for Election Items: o Discuss and consider approval of the Order Calling Election Regarding Annexation of Territory Identified in Petition for Inclusion of Land for Novem ber 4,202s; Doug Kelsay moved to approve the Order Calling Elect
#171VOTED: YES-3.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-07-22
Discuss and consider Resolution Approving Annexation of Territory Identified in petition for Inclusion of Land and tak,e associated action; Doug Kelsay made a motion to approve the Resolution Approving the Annexation. James Bennett seconded The motion pas
#172VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-11-18
Discussion and possible action on opting out of social security' Greg Monroe presented the information on opting out of Social Security' The process is becomirrg common in the ESD industry and basically includes opting out of SS, establishinll a 457 emplo
#173VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-05-16
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#174VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-04-15
Discussion and possible action on annual review of investment policy, strate:gies, guidelines, and management practicesl adopt a resolution and certificate of resolution. The resolution, prepared by our attorneys was not yet available,. This topic postpro
#175VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-01-21
Discussion and possible action on grant presentation. – Colton Curles Community Risk Reduction Officer Colton Curles reported on the status of a $3.8M grant for CWPP work. This would add 5 additional full-time staff, 6 seasonal staff, equipment and relate
#176VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2023-11-21
Discussiorr and possible action ou repair of Station 5 water tank.
#177VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2023-07-18
Discussion and possible action Compensation Plan. Secretary Doug Kelsay report o the status of the compensation Plan team's activities. president detail information such as a Gantt chart and / or list of soals for George Martinez requested mo next update.
#178VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2023-02-22
Discussion and possible action on disposal log. Doug Kelsay moved to accept the recommendation to dispose of the items on the log. Tommy Chalmers seconded The motion passed
#179VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2023-02-22
Lawn Mower - replaced battery v. Ems calls - Responded to 32 of 78 EMS calls. vi. Developments in the district - 900-to-1200 unit mobile home park going in on 220 acres off Smith Road. Verbal update: new Veterinary clinic near Harman Rd and Hwy 71 POLICY
#180VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2023-02-22
Discussion and possible action on planning a 2023-24 Workshop schedule. It was agreed that we needed such a workshop and it should start with the 5 yr plan. The workshop meeting is scheduled for April 22, 2023 from 9AM – 3PM.
#181VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2023-02-22
Discussion and possible action on update to volunteer OOD policy. The draft policy was discussed. A Recommendation to consider non-firefighting volunteers (ie admin) was offered. The policy will be re-drafted for further consideration.
#182VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2022-09-20
1) The meeting was called to order by Vice President Tommy Chalmers at 7:00 p.m.
#183VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2022-05-17
Update and possible action on metrics / analytics. Doug Kelsay presented the status of the proposed Metrics. Discussion indicated further work needed. Doug Kelsay will continue to refine the needed metrics.
#184VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2021-11-16
1) The meeting was called to order by President George Martinez at 7:00 p.m.
#185VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2021-06-15
Records management officer and declaration of compliance discussion and possible action.
#186VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2020-11-17
Consider attendance at Texas State Association of Fire and Emergency Services District (SAFE-D) Annual Conference in 1st Quarter of next year.
#187VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-11-18
Discussion and possible action on Commissioners' terms of office expiring at year end. Tommy Chalmers reported that he had discussed continued interest by Commissi()ners Crabtree and Bennett and had forwarded the information to County Commissioners. This
#188VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-09-16
Discuss and consid,er possible action regarding sale of surplus F-550' Ij. Discuss and consider rules regarding public participation at meetings and a.dopting a resolution.
#189VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-04-15
Update, discussion and possible action on implementation progress of Property, Equipment and Staffing for South Station. - Chief Gill. Chief Gill presented that the station is now manned and coinci<lently staff PROII{PTLY responrded to a structure the eve
#190VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-04-15
Discussion and posrsible action on updates to Commissioner policies. -Lasry Crabtree
#191VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-03-18
Discussion and possible action on updates to Commissioner policies. *Lany Crabtree
#192VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-02-18
Discussion and possible Action on TCDRS, other retirement prograrns and their previous participants. - TommY Chalmers
#193VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-02-18
Update, discussion and possible action regarding completion of titling process for the Paige station. - Chief Gill.
#194VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2023-11-21
[]risr:uss and consider Commissioner's terms ending December 31,2023' It was noted that President George Martinez and Trea:;urer Tracy Waldron are stepping down as board members. Dec l ltlt at County Commissioner:; court two replacernent board members wou
#195VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2023-11-21
Discuss and consider Commissioner'ri terms ending Decembet 31,2023'
#196VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2023-04-18
Developments in the district - Tiny house units going in on Say POLICY DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS
#197VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2023-03-21
Discrrssion and possible action on TML Health - Benefit waiting period policy change. No change to current procedures was moved. Current procedure is to provide insurance coverage when the employee starts work which is usually at the first of the month.
#198VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2023-02-22
Discussion and possible action on 5-year plan. See above Item 17.
#199VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2023-01-17
Swearing in of Tommy clralmers, Peter Hicks, and Doug Kelsay for 2-yeat terms' Tom.my Chalmers, peter Hicks; and Doug Kelsay were swom in by Judge Chris Dugan' 7 . Approve and accept statelnents and oaths of office for appointed commissioners' statr:ments
#200VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2022-10-18
POLICY DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS