Sep 07, 2021 Regular

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CALL THIS MEETING TO ORDER. THE CONVOCATION WILL BE LEAD BY COMMISSIONER INGALSBE, IF YOU WOULD PLEASE RISE.

>> HEAVENLY FATHER, WE LOVE, YOU WE THANK YOU FOR THE DAY. FOR OPPORTUNITY TO BE HERE.

AND I WOULD JUST ASK THAT YOU GUIDE US THROUGH OUR THOUGHTS FOR EVERYTHING THAT WE DO WOULD BE PLEASING TO YOU. I ASK THAT YOU BE WITH THOSE THAT ARE SUFFERING. IF YOU WOULD JUST GIVE THEM PEACE, LORD, AND PROTECTION. BE WITH THOSE THAT PROTECT US AND SERVE OUR COUNT RHODE ISLAND LORD, THAT YOU WOULD JUST BE WITH THEM ALSO. JUST GUIDE OUR HEARTS AND OUR MINDS TODAY AS WE DEAL WITH THESE ISSUES TODAY.

WE LOVE YOU. WE THANK YOU IN JESUS' NAME,

AMEN. >> AMEN

>> I PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, AND TO THE REPUBLIC FOR WHICH IT STANDS, ONE NATION UNDER GOD, INDIVISIBLE, WITH LIBERTY AND

JUSTICE FOR ALL. >> OUR TEXAS FLAG, I PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO TEXAS, ONE STATE UNDER GOD, ONE AND

INDIVISIBLE. >> PLEASE CALL THE ROLL.

WORD YOU WILL BE RUNNING A FEW MINUTES LATE.

WE EXPECT HIM HERE SHORTLY. JUST IN CASE NIP IS HERE FOR AGENDA ITEMS I LIKE TO FILL YOU IN RIGHT UP-FRONT WITH ITEMS I'VE BEEN ASKED TO PULL.

13 AND 31 HAVE BEEN PULLED. WE'RE PULLING 13 AND 31 FROM THE AGENDA. WE'LL ENTER INTO THE PUBLIC

[PUBLIC COMMENTS]

UNFORTUNATELY NO ACTION MAYBE TAKEN BY THE COURT.

WE ARE EXPECTED NOT TO RESPOND.

ANY QUESTIONS WILL BE TAKEN AS RHETORICAL.

ALL COMMENTS ARE THE OPINIONS OF THE SPEAKER AND ARE NOT MEANT TO BE NECESSARILY CONSTRUED AS TRUE. PLEASE KEEP YOUR COMMENTS AND LANGUAGE CIVIL OR YOU WILL FORFEIT THE REMAINDER OF YOUR TIME. IN THE SPIRIT OF RESPECT PLEASE SILENCE YOUR CELL PHONES.

WE HAVE ONE SIGNED UP TO SPEAK.

AND ONE SUBMITTED E-MAIL. OUR FIRST SPEAKER IS MR. DAN

LYON. >>

>> GOOD MORNING, JESSICA -- JUDGE BECERRA AND COMMISSIONERS, I NOTICE AGENDA ITEM NUMBER 2 THE COURT IS PROPOSING TO ADOPT PROCLAMATION DECLARING SEPTEMBER 2021 AS HUNGER ACTION MONTH IN HAYS COUNTY.

FIRST OF ALL I WOULD LIKE TO THANK THE HAYS COUNTY FOOD BANK WITHOUT WHICH MANY HAYS COUNTY CITIZENS WOULD GO HUNGRY. LET'S EXAMINE THE PROBLEM OF HUNGER IN HAYS COUNTY. IS IT CAUSED BY A LACK OF FOOD IN THE STORES? NO. EVEN DURING THE HEIGHT OF THE PANDEMIC, THERE WAS STILL FOOD AVAILABLE IN THE STORIES. THE PROBLEM IS THE LACK OF FINANCIAL RESOURCES. IT IS ESTIMATED THAT THE AVERAGE AMERICAN PAYS BETWEEN 25 TO 60% OF THEIR INCOME IN TAXES EVERY YEAR. FEDERAL, STATE, COUNTY AND CITY TAXES TAKE A TREMENDOUS BITE OUT OF MOST AMERICANS' BUDGET. THEN YOU AD IN FEES AND HIDDEN TAXES. IT IS A WONDERFUL MOST PEOPLE ARE STILL ABLE TO SQUEAK BY.

PROBABLY GOOD GOVERNMENT FUNG IS A HUGE PROBLEM.

THE COURT SPEND $20 PLUS MILLION TO SERVICE A DEBT OF OFFICIALLY OVER ONE HALF BILLION DOLLAR.

THAT IS MORE THAN YOU PAID ON THE PRINCIPLE.

WHAT CAUSES HUNGER IN HAYS COUNTY? PART OF ANSWER YOU IS DO. YOU YOUR SPENDING LITERALLY TAKES FOOD FROM THE MOUTHS OF THE CHILDREN OF HAYS COUNTY. AND PUTS THAT MONEY IN THE PACKETS OF INTERNATIONAL -- POCKETS OF INTERNATIONAL BANKERS. LET'S GO TO THE DISBURSEMENTS. WE'VE J.M.ENGINEERING L.L.C.

APPARENTLY THEY HAVE 34 SERVICE CALLS FOR HVAC PROBLEMS AROUND THE COUNTY. THAT KOST US $2550.

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42 TO FIX THE PROBLEMS AT THE GOVERNMENT CENTER.

I MEAN THAT, THAT IS JUST OUTRAGEOUS.

THIS IS NOT THE FIRST TIME THAT WE'VE HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE HVAC OVER GOVERNMENT CENTER.

UNFORTUNATELY, I DIDN'T GET ALL THE OTHER, I DIDN'T HAVE ENOUGH TIME, RAN OUT OF TIME OVER AT THE LIBRARY.

BUT APPARENTLY, PRECINCT 2, 4, AND 5 HAD HUGE BILLS AS WELL. LET'S GO TO P.V.S.AND TEXAS, SEPTEMBER 2021, JANITORIAL SERVICES FOR THE SHERIFF, $4,325 .52. THAT IS ONE MONTH, FOLKS.

THAT IS UNACCEPTABLE. LET'S GO TO -- THANK YOU

VERY MUCH. >> JUDGE BECERRA: THANK YOU, DOCTOR, DO WE HAVE A WRITTEN --

>> YES, WE DO. THIS IS FROM SHERRY BOYETTE.

THE HAYS COUNTY ANIMAL ADVOCATE ADVISOR.

I RESPECTFULLY RECOMMEND THAT THE HAYS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT FULLY FUND THE PALS BUDGET REQUEST OF $25,000 TO SUPPORT THESE IMPORTANT SERVICES.

PLEASE GIVE YOUR ATTENTION TO REGIONAL ANIMAL SERVICES AND THE ASSOCIATED HAYS COUNTY GROWING PROBLEMS. NOTE THERE REMAINS A LACK OF A SHELTER MANAGER SINCE NOVEMBER FOR THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS ANIMAL SHELTER WHICH THE COUNTY CONTRACTS FOR SERVICES AS DO KILE AND OTHERS. CURRENTLY THE ANIMAL SHELTER IS PART OF THE ORGANIZATION OF GREG KARP, CITY OF SAN MARCOS DEPARTMENT OF DEPARTMENT ENHANCEMENT.

THAT IS A COMBINATION OF SEVERAL DEPARTMENTS THAT EMPHASIZE EDUCATION, PROBLEM SOLVING, AND TARGETED ASSISTANCE WITHIN SAN MARCOS NEIGHBORHOODS TO SUPPORT, SUSTAINABILITY, COMPLIANCE WITH CITY ORDINANCES AND I RECOMMEND THAT A HAYS COUNTY PHYSICIAN -- POSITION BE DEVELOPED FOR THE DIRECTOR OF ANIMAL SERVICES TOOVER SEE THIS FUNCTION AND PARTNER WITH THE CITY TO CONTRACT WITH SAN MARCOS. NOW AS THE REGIONAL BE A MAL SHELTERS CONSISTENTLY BEYOND ITS CAPACITY AND HAS BEEN EXCEEDED FOR AN AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME THE COUNTY'S NEED FOR MORE FACILITIES IS OVERWHELMINGLY EVIDENCE.

THERE ARE INTERLOCAL NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED FOR NOW HOW ANIMAL SERVICES IMPACT COMMUNICATETITIOUS HEALTH AND PLAN SOMETHING NEEDED FOR FUTURE INFRASTRUCTURE AND BUDGETS TO PROVIDE NEEDED FACILITIES AND STAFFING. ANIMAL SERVICES REGIONAL REQUIRES MORE REPORTING TO YOUR COURT REGARDING THE FIVE-YEAR POSITIVE OUTCOME IMPLEMENTATION PLAN AND OVERALL FUTURE PLANNING, A DEVELOPMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE PROACTIVE BEST PRACTICES PROGRAMS AND INTERLOCAL COMMITTEE FOR OVERSIGHT, INTERLOCAL COLLABORATION OF CRUELTY PREVENTION AND PET RETURNS AND INCREASED SHELTER RETURNS FOR ANIMAL CARE, OUTREACH AND INNOVATIVE EXPERIENCED MANAGEMENT.

>> JUDGE BECERRA: THANK YOU, THANK YOU, FOR ALL YOU DO FOR THE COMMUNITY AND THE PETS.

[1. Adopt a proclamation recognizing Texas State University during National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week, September 13-19, 2021.]

IT'S A VERY BIG DEAL. WILL YOU PLEASE OPEN AGENDA

ITEM NUMBER 5. >> NUMBER ONE, ADOPT A PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING TAX STATE UNIVERSITY DURING NATIONAL HISPANIC SERVING INSTITUTIONS WEEK, SEPTEMBER 13-19, 2021. WHERE AS EQUIPPING OUR CHILDREN WITH THE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS FOR A LIFETIME OF SUCCESS IS AMONG HAYS COUNTY'S MOST IMPORTANT RESPONSIBILITIES, AND MORAL OBLIGATIONS AND WHEREAS HISPANIC SERVING INSTITUTIONS HAVE HELPED BRING THE DREAM OF A COLLEGE EDUCATION WITHIN REACH FOR MANY HISPANIC STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES AND WHEREAS TAX STATE UNIVERSITY IS A DOCTORAL HIGHER RESEARCH ACTIVITY UNIVERSITY AND ONE OF THE LARGEST HISPANIC SERVING INSTITUTIONS IN AMERICA SERVING OVER 37,800 STUDENTS THROUGH 99 BACHELOR, 93 MASTERS AND 14 DOCTORAL DEGREE GLEAMS AND WHERE AS THE NUMBER AND PORTION OF LATINOS THAT COMPROMISE THE TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY STUDENT BODY HAS NEARLY DOUBLED FROM 24.28% IN FALL OF 2010 TO 14,621 OR 38.67%.

AND FALL OF 2020 MAKING OUR STUDENT DEMOGRAPHICS MIRROR THE STATE OF TEXAS MORE CLOSELY THAN ANY OTHER PUBLIC UNIVERSITY IN TEXAS AND WHEREAS BY CONNECTING TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY STUDENTS TO THEIR HERITAGE, WE HAVE TAKEN IMENS PRIDE IN REMEMBERING THOSE WHO FIRST INHABITED THIS AREA AND THEIR CULTURE AND WHEREAS

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ADOPTER THIS THE 7TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2021.

>> SO MOVED. >> SECOND.

>> WE HAVE A MOTION AND A SECOND.

ANY COMMENTS? I LIKE TO SAY, THANK YOU, TEXAS STATE FOR ALL THAT YOU DO. DR. MARTINEZ WOULD YOU LIKE TO SAY ANYTHING BEFORE WE VOTE? WE COULD VOTE, PLEASE CALL THE ROLE.

DR. MARTINEZ, WHOEVER YOU LIKE TO HAVE UP HERE WITH YOU, SAY SOMETHING USUAL, ÚPLEASE COME UP.

>> I WANT TO SAY THANK YOU TO THE COMMISSIONERS AND JUDGE BECERRA FOR THIS HONOR, I'VE BEEN WORKING WITH A WONDERFUL COMMITTEE AND WE'RE SO HAPPY TO BE CELEBRATING TEXAS STATE'S 10TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY THIS YEAR. IT'S GOING TO BE A CLEAR LONG CELEBRATION. THE WHOLE COMMUNITY IS INVITED TO OUR MANY EVENTS. WE'RE VERY PROUD WE'VE BECOME AN H.S.I.10 YEARS AGO, AND WE WANT TO CONTINUE THE PRIDE. WE APPRECIATE ALL YOUR SUPPORT IN SUPPORTING OUR INSTITUTION AT TEXAS STATE.

THIS IS SOMEONE WHO IS ALSO ON MY COMMITTEE.

DO YOU WANT TO SAY A FEW WORDS?

>> I WANT TO SUPPORT DR. MARTINEZ AND OF COURSE OUR 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF H.S.I.STATUS, THANK YOU FOR

THE PROCLAMATION. >> JUDGE BECERRA: WOULD YOU LIKE TO COME UP FOR A QUICK PICTURE.

>> YEAH. >> JUDGE BECERRA: LET'S DO THIS. I HAD A HUNCH.

[PAUSE] >> 1, 2, 3, ONE MORE.

1, 2, 3. >> BEAUTIFUL, THANK YOU VERY

MUCH >> PLEASE OPEN AGENDA ITEM

[2. Adopt a Proclamation declaring the month of September 2021 Hunger Action Month in Hays County.]

NUMBER 2. >> NUMBER TWO, ADOPT A PROCLAMATION DECLARING THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 2021, HUNGER ACTION MONTH IN HAYS COUNTY.

>> SO MOVED. >> SECOND.

>> SECOND. >> MOTION AND A SECOND.

PLEASE CALL THE ROLL.

>> WHEREAS ACCORDING TO FEEDING AMERICA THE PANDEMIC HAS MOST IMPACTED FAMILIES THAT WERE ALREADY FACING HUNGER OR ARE ONE PAY CHECK AWAY FROM FACING HUNGER, AND WHEREAS HOUSEHOLDS WITH CHILDREN ARE MORE LIKELY TO EXPERIENCE FOOD INSECURITY, AND MANY OF THESE HOUSEHOLDS DON'T QUALIFY FOR FEDERAL PROGRAMS LIKE THE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM AND VISIT THEIR LOCAL FOOD BANKS AMEND OTHER FOOD PROGRAMS FOR EXTRA SUPPORT, AND WHEREAS HAYS COUNTY FOOD BANK REPRESENTS A COUNTY WIDE EFFORT TO PROVIDE NUTRITIOUS FOOD TO THE FOOD INSECURE IN THE GREATER HAYS COUNTY

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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT WE THE HAYS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, BY VIRTUE OF THE AUTHORITY VESTED IN US IN HAYS COUNTY, TEXAS, DO HEREBY PROCLAIM THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER, 2021 AS HUNGER ACTION MONTH.

AND CALL UPON THE PEOPLE OF HAYS COUNTY TO PLEDGE TO TAKE ACTION AGAINST LUNGER IN OUR COMMUNITY WHETHER IT BE BY FUND OR FOOD DONATION, VOLUNTEERING OR ADVOCACY.

ADOPTED THIS THE 7TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2021.

>> PERFECT. THANK YOU.

WOULD YOU LIKE TO APPROACH THE PODIUM?

>> GOOD MORNING, COMMISSIONERS, I'M THE PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR HAYS COUNTY FOOD BANK. ON BEHALF OF MY FELL ORBS BOARD MEMBERS, MR. MARK JONES, JESSICA AND CRISTIAN ANDERSON WE WANTED TO THANK YOU SO MUCH AND ALSO OUR GREAT STATE, WE HAVE IRIS TATE HERE WITH US AS WELL.

WE COULDN'T DO THIS WITHOUT OUR COMMUNITY.

66% OF OUR FUNDING LAST YEAR CAME FROM INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS. AND THAT IS AMAZING.

WE JUST THANK COMMUNITY AND THE COMMISSIONERS' COURT AND OUR LOCAL MUNICIPALITIES AND SISK ORGANIZATIONS FOR CONTINUED SUPPORT. WE LOOK FORWARD TO CONTINUING TO SERVE THOSE GREATEST IN NEED IN HAYS COUNTY. THANK YOU, SIR.

>> BEAUTIFULLY DONE. WE WILL DONE.

WE BENEFIT GREATLY FROM YOUR SERVICES AS A COMMUNITY.

WOULD YOU LIKE TO COME UP FOR A PICTURE?

>> SURE. >> COME ON UP.

>> THANK YOU. THANK YOU.

[3. Adopt a Proclamation recognizing Diez y Seis de Septiembre celebrating Mexico's Independence against Spain in 1821.]

>> OPEN AGENDA ITEM NUMBER THREE.

>> NUMBER THREE. ADOPT A PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING DIEZ YSEIS DECENT, CELEBRATE BEING MEXICO'S INDEPENDENCE AGAINST SPAIN IN 1821.

>> SO MOVED. >> SECOND.

>> PLEASE CALL THE ROLL. >>

PROCLAMATION. >> WHEREAS NEW SPAIN WAS ONCE THE NAME OF THE TERRITORY THAT INCLUDED PRESENT DAY MEXICO AND WHEREAS TEXAS WAS ONCE PART OF MEXICO AND WHEREAS THE COUNCIL FOR THE INDIGENOUS COMMUNITY ACKNOWLEDGES THAT A PEOPLE WHO ARE CURRENTLY LABELED HISPANIC HAVE LIVED IN THE MESHES WHICH INCLUDES

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SEPTEMBER 2021. >> JUDGE BECERRA: THANK YOU.

AND I THINK WE HAVE ANITA COLINS.

IF YOU WOULD STAYED YOUR NAME.

>> THANK YOU, ANITA COLLINS. I COME TO YOU AS A FOUNDING MEMBER OF THE COUNCIL FOR THE INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES.

AND I WOULD LIKE TO THANK THE JUDGE AND THE COMMISSIONERS FOR THIS PROCLAMATION.

I THOUGHT IT WAS IMPORTANT TO KNOW THE REASON WE BROUGHT THIS, I KNOW IT'S A MEXICAN, IT'S A MEXICAN INDEPENDENCE DAY FOR MEXICO, BUT THIS SPOT WHERE WE'RE STANDING RIGHT NOW WAS ONCE MEXICO.

IT WAS MEXICO IN 1821 WHEN THE INDEPENDENCE DAY WAS PROCLAIMED. IT'S USUALLY STARTED OFF WITH A GREETO, THIS IS A MEXICAN, YOU'VE HEARD THEM DO THAT. I WON'T DO IT.

I'M NOT GOING TO DO ONE BUT THIS IS HOW IT STARTS AND IT'S NOT A VERY, EVERYBODY KNOWS CINCO DE MAYO BUT WE THOUGHT IT WAS IMPORTANT TO BRING IT TO YOUR ATTENTION TOO. ALSO WE HAVE COFFEE OUTSIDE OF THE JUDGE'S OFFICE IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO COME OUT AND HAVE A LITTLE GET TOGETHER. THAT WOULD BE FINE.

THANK YOU. >> THANK YOU.

>> I WOULD LIKE TO INVITE, I'M THE ONLY ONE HERE FROM THE COUNCIL. BUT WE DO HAVE OTHER FOLKS THAT I THINK WOULD JOIN US IF A PICTURE FOR A --

>> JESSICA -- >> WE'LL TAKE A QUICK PICK JESS [PAUSE]

>> JUDGE BECERRA: BEAUTIFUL. THANK YOU SO MUCH.

[PAUSE] >> OPEN AGENDA ITEM NUMBER

[4. Presentation and update regarding the Limited Tax Bonds 2021 Series and Limited Tax Refunding Bonds Taxable Series 2021 bond sale from Hays County's Financial Advisor Dan Wegmiller with Specialized Public Finance, Inc. (SPFI).]

FOUR PLEASE. >> NUMBER 4.

PRESENTATION AND UPDATE REGARDING THE LIMITED TAX BONDS 2021 SERIES AND LIMITED TAX REFUNDING BONDS TAXABLE SERIES 2021 BOND SALE FROM THE HAYS COUNTY'S

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PUBLIC FINANCE, INC. >> JUDGE BECERRA: ALL YOURS.

>> THANK YOU, JUDGE. COMMISSIONERS, DAN BEG MILLIER, SPECIALIZED PUBLIC FINANCE.

WHAT MARRY SOL PASSED OUT TO YOU IS A BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE RESULTS OF THE BOTH NEW MONEY ISSUE LAST WEEK AND THE REFUNDINGS. THE GREAT NEWS, I WON'T WALK YOU, NOT THE GREAT NEWS I WON'T WALK YOU THROUGH PAGE BY PAGE BY HIT HIGH POINTS AND IF YOU HAVE FOLLOW UP YESES OR ANY QUESTIONS, THE GOOD NEWS IS THE MARKET WAS REALLY STRONG LAST WEEK. SOMETIMES AROUND HOLIDAY WEEKS YOU WONDER HOW THINGS WILL GO.

BUT LAST WEEK, WE WENT INTO THE MARKEDPLACE WITH OUR UNDERWRITING SYNDICATE OF MORGAN STANLEY JEFFREY, U.

M. B. AND SAMCO CAPITAL MARKETS.

ITE SHOE IS VERY WELL RECEIVED.

THE RATINGS WERE AFFIRMED FROM FITCH AND S.N.P.AND DOUBLE A. WHICH IRNOTE ON PAGE 3, THAT YOU ARE TWO NOTCHES FROM THE HIGHEST RATING POSSIBLE.

THE GOOD NEWS IS AS I MENTIONED TO THE COURT MANY TIMES IN THE PAST, THE RATING LOOKS AT THE FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF THE COUNTY, THE DEBT LEVELS OF THE COUNTY, THE ECONOMY AND THEN THE MANAGEMENT OF THE COUNTY. TO BE IN THE HIGHEST LEVEL POSSIBLE, YOU HAVE TO BE HITTING ON ALL THOSE CYLINDERS WELL. AND THE COUNTY, THIS RATING WAS AFFIRMED FAIRLY STRAIGHT FORWARD AND EASILY A DOUBLE A. THEY DID AFFIRM THERE IS MORE UPWARD PRESSURE ON THE RATING THAN DOWNWARD PRESSURE MEANING THE NEXT LEVEL UP IS MORE ON THE TRAJECTORY WHERE THE COUNTY IS GOING.

THEY'RE GOING TO CONTINUE TO LOOK AT HOW THE ECONOMY CONTINUES TO BE REBUST AND EXPAND AS WELL AS FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE AND OTHER INDICATORS THAT COME WITH HOUSING AND OTHER THINGS THAT COME INTO PLAY.

THE GOOD NEWS, YOU ARE VERY STRONGLY POSITIONED AT DOUBLE A. WITH VERY POSITIVE COMMENTS THROUGHOUT THEIR RATING REPORT. THE ISSUE, THE NEW MONEY PIECE WE SOLD 43,85 0,000 IN BONDS WHICH COVERED UNDERWRITERS DISCOUNT AS WELL AS FUNDING THE $50 MILLION YOU REQUESTED OUT OF THE NEW MONEY ISSUE.

THE OTHER GOOD PIECE OF INFORMATION AS IT RELATES TO THE SALE IS ON PAGE 4. I LISTED OUT ALL THE DIFFERENT SALES THAT THE COUNTY HAS HAD SINCE 2008.

AS YOU CAN SEE THE TRENDS, WE PROBABLY KEPT -- I WOULD STAND UP HERE AND TALK ABOUT HOW LOW INTEREST RATES WERE EACH AND EVERY TIME. BUT THEY HAVE CONTINUED TO TREND DOWN. THE NEW MONEY ISSUE OF $50 MILLION SOLD AT $2.228%. WHICH IS THE LOWEST INTEREST RATE THAT THE COUNTY HAS HAD ON ANY BOND ISSUE OF RELATIVE AND SIMILAR TERM. IT GOES TO SHOW YOU AGAIN IT'S NOT ALWAYS WHAT YOU WANT TO DO.

AS YOU GO BORROW MONEY BUT WHEN YOU DO INTEREST RATE LEVELS AS LOW AS THEY ARE IT REALLY HELPS LONG-TERM ON THE FEASIBILITY OF THE FINANCING.

THE OTHER PIECE WAS THE REFUNDING.

YOU REFUNDED JUST OVER $47 PENALTY 7 MILLION OF EXISTING BONDS RANGING FROM 2012 TO 2015 ISSUES.

THEY CARRIED INTEREST RATES OF 3.125 UP TO 5% ON THOSE OLD ISSUES. WE WERE ABLE TO LOCK IN 1.92% ON REFINANCING THE EXISTING DEBT.

THAT EQUATES TO OVER 7.5 MILLION IN INTEREST RATE REDUCTION OF YOUR EXISTING DEBT.

THAT IS NET OF ALL COSTS GOING TO THE MARKET AND SEIZINGS THAT OPPORTUNITY. THAT IS ALSO ON A TAXABLE BASIS. WE WAITED FOR ALMOST A YEAR TO SEE IF CONGRESS WOULD MOVE THROUGH A TAX EXEMPT ADVANCE REFUNDING BILL. THAT NEVER CAME TO FRUITION, BUT THIS SAVINGS LEVEL OF OVER 13% PRESENT VALUE SAVINGS IS WELL ABOVE ANY TYPICAL THRESHOLD TAX EXEMPTS FOR TAXABLES. AS INTEREST RATE GRAPH ON THE EARLY PART OF THIS SHOWED WE ARE AT ALL TIME LOWS STILL. SO IT'S AN OPPORTUNITY NOT ONLY TO ISSUE NEW DEBT, TO FUND THE PROJECTS THAT JUSTIFY' OUTLINED BUT ALSO TO REFINANCE DOWN AND SAVE THAT OVER 7 MILLION IN INTEREST SAVINGS GOING FORWARD. SO WITH THAT, I'LL BE GLAD TO ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE.

BUT AGAIN, IF YOU LOOK THROUGH THIS, HAVING ANY QUESTIONS FEEL FREE TO LET US KNOW.

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>> THANK YOU, COMMISSIONER INGALSBE.

>> GREAT NEWS, JUDGE TO SAVE OVER $7.5 MILLION IS WONDERFUL GUYS. THEN OF COURSE THE INTEREST RATE THAT WE'RE GETTING FOR THE SALE.

THANK YOU, DAN, FOR YOUR WORK AND MARISOL AND VICKY,

THANK YOU ALSO. >> WERE THERE BE MUCH DIFFERENCE IN WHAT WE WERE OFFERED BETWEEN THE DOUBLE A. PLUS AND THE DOUBLE A. OR NOT MUCH DIFFERENCE?

>> YOU KNOW IT'S A FLIGHT TO QUALITY EACH AND EVERY TIME YOU GO IN THE MARKED. THE DIFFERENCES ARE, ARE NOT AS STRONG DOUBLE A. TO DOUBLE A.+.

BUT THE TRAJECTORY OF WHERE THE RATINGS IS GOING,.

SO ALL THESE ISSUES HAD ANYWHERE FROM 2 TO 4 TIMES THE ORDERS THAT WE WERE SELLING.

SO MORE PEOPLE WANTED THE BONDS THAN WE HAD AVAILABILITY. SO THE STRONG RATING HELPS THE POSITIONING KNOWING PEOPLE KNOW WHERE HAYS COUNTY IS. YOU KNOW.

GROWTH AREA. A STRONG STABLE ECONOMY.

SO ALL THOSE THINGS DRIVE THAT INTEREST RATE DOWN.

>> I'LL ASK YOU THIS BOULEVARD BUT YOU THINK MAYBE OUR WALKEST POINT MAYBE THE OVERLAPPING DEBT?

>> YOU KNOW. THE DEBT PIECE OF IT, BECAUSE TAXES IS A -- TEXAS IS A STATE THAT PUSHES SO MUCH DOWN TO THE LOCAL LEVELS TO FUND, SCHOOL DISTRICTS, CITIES, COUNTIES, BIG BOND PROGRAMS BECAUSE WE DON'T HAVE A A STATEWIDE BOND BANK FUNDING A LOT OF -- A LOCALITY OF SCHOOLS ARE CONSIDERED WEALTHY SCHOOL DISTRICT THAT THE FUNDING COMES AT THE LOCAL LEVEL.

THE DEBT LEVEL MAKES UP 10% BECAUSE THEY RECOGNIZE GROWTH AREAS ARE GOING TO HAVE MORE DEBT THAN NONGROWTH RELATED AREAS. SO IT IS A HINDERANCE TO THE LONG-TERM MOVEMENT BUT THE GOOD NEWS IS AT 10%, YOU CAN ACHIEVE TRIPLE A. RATING AND STILL BE CONSIDERED ABOVE AVERAGE DEBT BECAUSE OF THE WHERE YOU ARE AT.

THEY RECOGNIZE IF YOU DON'T FUND NEEDS YOU ARE GOING TO HAVE LOOMING LIKES THAT SIT THERE THAT NEED TO BE

ADDRESSED AS WELL. >> MY LAST QUESTION, I WANTED TO LOOK AT WHERE WE ARE AS FAR AS THE FUND BALANCE AND ANYTHING ON OVER 6 MONTHS MAYBE LOOK AT PAY OFF SOME OF THIS. MAKING ANOTHER EXTRA

PAYMENT? >> ABSOLUTELY.

>> APPRECIATE IT. >> JUDGE BECERRA: ALL RIGHT.

THANK YOU, AGAIN. VERY GOOD TIMING ON HITTING THAT BOND EFFORT. GOOD JOB.

>> ABSOLUTELY, THANK YOU Y'ALL.

>> THANK YOU. >> ANY LAST COMMENTS? NO.

IT WAS AN EFFORT OF THETHAT- ENTIRE COUNT I.

MARCOS WAS SPENDING SOMETIME TO GET INFORMATION TO US SO WE COULD KNOW HOW MUCH DEVELOPING WAS HAPPENING .

>> THANK YOU. ALL RIGHT.

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11. >> 5, APPROVE PAYMENTS OF COUNTY INVOICES. 6 APPROVE APPOINTMENTS OF JURY CHECKS. 7 APPROVE THE PAYMENT OF UNITED HEALTHCARE CLAIMS. 8 APPROVE THE PAVEMENT OF THE SEPTEMBER 152021 PAYROLL DISBURSEMENTS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $3,150,000 EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 15, 2021, AND POST TOTALS FOR WAGES, WITHHOLDINGS DEDUCTIONS AND BENEFITS ON HAYS COUNTY WEBSITE ONCE FINALIZED. 9, AUTHORIZE THE ACCEPTANCE OF A GRANT AMENDMENT TO DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES FOR THE COVID-19 FUNDING RELATED TO TEMPORARY PERSONNEL AND AMEND THE BUDGET ACCORDINGLY.

10, AUTHORIZE PAYMENT TO FEDEX OFFICE FOR EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM PRINTING IN THE AMOUNT OF 743.48 IN WHICH NO PURCHASE ORDER WAS ISSUED AS INQUIRED PER THE HAYS COUNTY PURCHASING POLICY.

11, ACCEPT A PROPOSAL FROM BECKWITH ELECTRONIC CEMENTS IN THE AMOUNT OF 8,390 FOR REPAIRS NEEDED TO THE CREST RON SYSTEM IN DISTRICT COURTROOM NUMBER 7 OF THE GOVERNMENT CENTER. , AUTHORIZE A DECISION ERR EXEMPTION PURSUANT TO TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE 262.024 A. (7) (D.) AND AMEND THE BUDGET

ACCORDINGLY. >> SO MOVED.

>> SECOND. >> WE HAVE A MOTION AND A SECOND. ANY COMMENTS.

PLEASE CALL THE ROLE.

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>> JUDGE BECERRA: OPEN 12 THROUGH 18 EXCLUDING 13.

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>> 12 APPROVE UTILITY PERMITS, 14 AUTHORIZE THE ACCEPTANCE AND EXECUTION OF THE 2022 TAX VICTIM INFORMATION AND NOTIFICATION EVERYDAY PROGRAM SERVICE AGREEMENT RENEWAL. 15, AUTHORIZE ONSITE SEWAGE FACILITY PERMIT FOR THE OFFICE BUILDING FOR SUMMER MOON COFFEE AT 1800 ELDER HILL ROAD DRIFTWOOD, TEXAS.

16. AUTHORIZE ONSITE SEWAGE FACILITY PERMIT FOR THE OFFICE WAREHOUSE BUILDING NUMBER 2 LOCATED AT 6750 SOUTH OLD BASS TRAPP HIGHWAY SAN MARCOS TEXAS, 17 AUTHORIZE RENEWAL OF THE HAYS COUNTY ACCIDENT INSURANCE POLICY WITH LA VERNIA INSURANCE AGENCY RELATED TO ALL AUTHORIZED VOLUNTEERS AT A PREMIUM RENEWAL OF $300.

18, APPROVE SPECIFICATIONS FOR I.F.B.2021 B. 09 U.S.

290 W. HENLY LOOP AND AUTHORIZE PURCHASING TO SOLICIT FOR BIDS AND ADVERTISE.

>> SO MOVED. >> SECOND.

>> PLEASE CALL THE ROLE.

[19. Approve the appointment of Commissioner Walt Smith as the Hays County representative to the Lower Colorado Regional Water Planning Group (Region K), a five-year term expiring in 2026.]

>> PLEASE OPEN 19. >> 19.

AYE PROVE THE APPOINTMENT OF COMMISSIONER WALT SMITH AS HAYS COUNTY REPRESENTATIVE TO THE LOWER COLORADO REGIONAL WATER PLANNING GROUP REGION K. A FIVE-YEAR

TERM EXPIRING IN 2026. >> SO MOVED.

>> SECOND. >> WE HAVE A MOTION AND A SECOND. WE HAVE ONE PERSON SIGNED UP

TO SPEAK, MR. DAN LYON. >> THANK YOU, JUDGE BECERRA.

DON'T WE ALL FEEL REAL GOOD AFTER DAN BEG MILLIER GETS UP. IT'S LIKE LISTENING TO A --

>> CAN YOU STAY WITH THIS AGENDA ITEM, PLEASE.

>> YES, WE WILL. ANYWAY, I'VE GOT THREE

MINUTES SO -- >> THEY'RE DEDICATED TO

AGENDA ITEMS. >> ALL RIGHT.

>> OR YOU CAN YIELD. >> ALL RIGHT.

I OBJECT TO THIS AGENDA ITEM ON THE GROUNDS THAT THE SUPREME COURT HAS DECLARED REGIONAL GOVERNMENT UNCONSTITUTIONAL. I AM ALSO AGAINST REGIONAL WATER PLANNING ON THE GROUNDS THAT THE PEOPLE OF SAN MARCOS HAD NO VOTE ON THE SEEDING OF COME ARCHIE WELL TO TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY NOR THE PURCHASE OF WATER FROM LAKE DUNLAP WHICH IS WHERE NEW BROTHELS RELEASES ITS FREELIED EFFLUENT.

IN OTHER WORDS YOU ARE NOT LOOKING OUT FOR OUR BEST INTERESTS. BASICALLY, YOU KNOW, I DON'T KNOW FOR SURE WHAT YOU ARE DOING BUT I KNOW WATER IS A VERY HOT COMMODITY THESE DAYS.

ESPECIALLY AROUND HERE. AND I WOULD NOT WANT ANY OTHER COUNTY TO BE ABLE TO GET OUR WATER.

APPARENTLY THEY ALREADY ARE BECAUSE WE'RE BUYING WATER FROM ANOTHER COUNTY APPARENTLY.

AND I'M, COULD BE INCORRECT ON THAT.

BUT THAT CERTAINLY IS THE WAY IT SEEMS TO ME.

YEAH, I DO NOT WANT ANYONE PARTICIPATING WITH ANOTHER COUNTY DECIDING WHAT HAYS COUNTY IS GOING TO DO WITH ITS WATER. NO MATTER, NO MATTER HOW MUCH YOU TELL US THAT THIS IS THE PROPER WAY OF DOING IT. IT'S NOT.

>> THANK YOU VERY MUCH. PLEASE CALL THE ROLE.

>>

>> >> I WANT TO THANK COMMISSIONER SMITH FOR HIS WILLINGNESS TO SERVE ON THE COMMITTEE. WE'RE IN TWO DIFFERENT WATER REGIONS, THIS IS THE ONE THAT WE'RE REPLACING COMMISSIONER CONLY ON THE BOARD.

I APPRECIATE YOUR WILLINGNESS TO SERVE.

[20. Authorize the County Judge to execute a First Amendment to the FY 2021 Interlocal Contract for the Next Generation 9-1-1 Database Program with the Capital Area Emergency Communications District (CAECD) for emergency communications Geographic Information Systems (GIS).]

>> YES. PLEASE OPEN NUMBER 20.

>> 20, AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY JUDGE TO EXECUTE A FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE F. Y. 2021 INTERLOCAL CONTRACT FOR THE NEXT GENERATION 911 DATABASE PROGRAM WITH THE CAPITAL AREA EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS DISTRICT FOR EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION

SYSTEMS. >> SO MOVED.

>> SECOND. >> WE HAVE A MOTION AND A SECOND. PLEASE CALL THE ROLL.

>>

>> JUDGE BECERRA: PLEASE OPEN 21.

[21. Authorize the execution of an amended Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Hays County and Blanco County regarding a rate change for the housing and care of Hays County inmates from $45.00 per inmate per day to $52.00 per inmate per day, effective October 1, 2021.]

>> 21, AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTION OF AN AMENDED INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN HAYS COUNTY AND BLANCO COUNTY REGARDING A RATE CHANGE FOR THE HOUSING AND CARE OF HAYS COUNTY INMATES FROM $45 PER INMITT PER DAY TO 52 PER INMATE HER DAY.

[00:40:05]

>> SO MOVED. >> SECOND.

>> WE'VE ONE MINUTE SIGNED UP TO SPEAK.

PLEASE START A 3 MINUTE TIMER FOR MR. DAN LIIAN.

>> THANK YOU, JUDGE BECERRA. ONCE AGAIN, WE WERE TOLD THAT IT'S CHEAPER TO OUTSOURCE INMATES THAN IT IS TO HOUSE THEM HERE IN SAN MARCOS.

I TOLD Y'ALL REPEATEDLY ABOUT HOW YOU DROPPED THE BALL. YOU HAD PLENTY OF INFORMATION. YOU KNEW WE WERE GOING TO NEED A BIGGER JAIL. YOU FAILED TO, TO EVEN PUT IT BEFORE THE VOTERS. TO LET THEM DECIDE.

YOU SAID YOU DIDN'T THINK THEY WOULD PASS IT.

BUT YOU DIDN'T EVEN TRY I DON'T BELIEVE WHAT YOU ARE SAYING BUT ANYWAY, THIS INCREASE OF $7 PER INMATE PER DAY, IT WAS VERY PLEA DICKABLE THESE COUNTIES WOULD BE GOING UP ON THEIR RATES -- PREDICTABLE THESE COUNTIES WOULD BE GOING UP ON THEIR RATES.

I OBJECT TO T. I STILL WOULD LIKE TO ASK THE QUESTION HOW MUCH CAN HAYS COUNTY, HOW MUCH DOES IT TAKE HAYS COUNTY TO HOUSE AN INMATE HERE AT THE LOCAL JAIL PER DAY? I STILL HAVEN'T GOTTEN AN ANSWER ON THAT.

I DON'T KNOW IF THAT'S GOING TO BE AN EMBARRASSMENT TO Y'ALL. YOU DON'T KNOW THE NUMBER.

I DON'T KNOW BUT I'M STILL LOOKING FOR AN ANSWER.

ONCE AGAIN, SLIPPERY PATH DOWN TO PAYING MUCH MORE THAN IT WOULD HAVE COST US TO HOUSE GYP MATES HERE -- JIB MATES HERE -- INMATES HERE HAD YOU PUT BEFORE THE VOTERS TO BUILD A BIGGER JAIL WHICH YOU KNEW WE NEEDED. THANK YOU VERY MUCH.

>> THANK YOU, PLEASE CALL THE ROLE.

>>

>> >> PREES OPEN 22.

[22. Authorize the County Judge to execute a Contract Amendment with JM Engineer, LLC. related to Traffic Counter Inspection and Maintenance pursuant to RFP 2020-P15.]

>> 22, AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY JUDGE TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH J. M. ENGINEER L. L. C. RELATED TO TRAFFIC COUNTER INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PURSUANT TO

R. F. P. 2020 P. 15. >> SO MOVED.

>> SECOND. >> PLEASE START A TIMER FOR

MR. DAN LYON. >> THANK YOU, AGAIN, JUDGE BECERRA. HOPEFULLY I DON'T GET CALLED DOWN ON THIS BUT I ORIGINALLY QUOTED A DIG FOR THE GOVERNMENT -- FIGURE FOR THE GOVERNMENT CENTER ARE 23,980.40. THIS WAS INCORRECT IT WAS 23,980.41. THEY ROUNDED ONE CENT DOWN.

SO THANK YOU VERY MUCH, J. M. ENGINEERING.

ONCE AGAIN, THEY CHARGED US $2550 ON CALLOUTS.

I DON'T KNOW THEY ARE THE BEST FIRM FOR THIS.

I THINK WE COULD GET A LOWER PRICE.

I REALLY DON'T THINK Y'ALL HAVE DONE YOUR HOMEWORK.

IT'S JUST WHOEVER SEEMED TO SUIT YOUR FANCY ALT THE TIME. I DON'T KNOW IF THERE IS ANYTHING ELSE INVOLVED. ANYTHING UNDER THE TABLE.

I DON'T KNOW. BUT IT SURE LOOKS BAD WHEN WE'RE BEING CHARGED THIS KIND OF MONEY FOR OTHER THINGS AND NOW WE'RE GOING TO GIVE THEM THIS CONTRACT.

THANK YOU VERY MUCH. >> THANK YOU.

WE HAVE A MORE, A SECOND. PLEASE CALL THE -- WE HAVE A MOTION, A SECOND, PLEASE CALL THE ROLE.

[23. Approve the Treasurer's and Investment Reports for the Quarter 1, Quarter 2 and Quarter 3 of 2021.]

OPEN 23. >> 23, APPROVE THE TREASURE'S AND INVESTMENT REPORTS FOR THE QUARTER 1, QUARTER 2 AND QUARTER 3 OF 2021.

>> SO MOVED. >> SECOND.

>> WE HAVE A MOTION AND A SECOND.

PLEASE CALL THE ROLE.

[24. Discussion and possible action to authorize the County Judge to execute the 5th Letter Amendment for a time extension to a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) between Hays County and Lockwood, Andrews and Newman, Inc. executed on or about October 31, 2017 for Right of Way Service for Dacy Lane, Phase II from Amberwood Loop to Hillside Terrace, road widening and realignment project.]

>> >> JUDGE BECERRA: PLEASE

OPEN 24. >> 24, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY JUDGE TO EXECUTE THE 5TH LETTER AMENDMENT FOR A TIME EXTENSION TO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN HAYS COUNTY AND LOOKWOOD ANDREWS AND NEWMAN, INC. EXECUTED ON OR ABOUT OCTOBER 31, 2017 FOR RIGHT OF WAY SERVICE FOR DAISY LANE, PHASE 2 FROM AMBERWOOD LOOP TO HILLSIDE

TERRACE. >> SO MOVED.

>> SECOND. >> WE HAVE A MOTION AND A SECOND. PLEASE START THE TIMER FOR

MR. DAN LYON. >> THANK YOU, JUDGE.

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THAT'S WHY I'M ASKING Y'ALL WHY IS THIS COMPANY ASKING FOR AN A TIME EXTENSION? THANK YOU VERY MUCH.

>> JUDGE BECERRA: THANK YOU, COMMISSIONER INGALSBE.

>> THIS IS A FAIRLY LARGE PROJECT THAT RUNS BOTH IN PRECINCT 1 AND 2. AND WE HAVE RUN INTO SOME CHALLENGING I GUESS RIGHT OF WAY ACQUISITIONS.

SO THEY'VE DONE A GREAT JOB BUT WE NEED A LITTLE MORE TIME ON THIS PROJECT. I DON'T KNOW --

>> JUDGE BECERRA: OKAY. [INAUDIBLE] OKAY. ALL RIGHT.

THERE WE ARE. PLEASE CALL THE ROLL.

[25. Discussion and possible action to call for a public hearing on September 21, 2021 to establish a 4-way stop at the intersection of Green Pastures Drive and Skyview Terrace in Green Pastures subdivision]

OPEN 25. >> 25, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO CALL FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON SEPTEMBER 21, 2021, TO ESTABLISH A 4-WAY STOP AT THE INTERSECTION OF GREEN PASTURES DRIVE AND SKYVIEW TERRACE IN GREEN PASTURES SUBDIVISION.

>> SO MOVED. >> SECOND.

>> PLEASE CALL THE ROLL. >>

[26. Discussion and possible action to authorize the County Judge to execute an Interlocal Agreement between Hays County and the City of Wimberley relating to the County's RM 12 at RM 3237 Intersection Improvement Project and amend the budget accordingly]

OPEN 26. >> 26, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY JUDGE TO EXECUTE AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN HAYS COUNTY AND THE CITY OF WIMBERLY RELATING TO THE COUNTY'S R. M. 12 AT R.

M. 3237 INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AND AMEND THE BUDGET ACCORDINGLY.

>> SO MOVED. >> SECOND.

>> PROJECT IS THE INTERSECTION OF RENTRO 12 AROUND SINCE IT LIES WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF WIMBERLY

WE NEED THIS AGREEMENT. >> PLEASE CALL THE ROLL.

>>

[27. Discussion and possible action to authorize the County Judge to execute Contract Amendment No. 1 in the amount of $39,000 to the Professional Services Agreement between Hays County and LJA Engineering related to right-ofway acquisition services for the Hillside Terrace Safety Improvements (IH35 to FM2001) project in Precinct 2.]

>> JUDGE BECERRA: PLEASE OPEN 27.

>> 27, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY JUDGE TO EXECUTE CONTRACT AMENDMENT NUMBER 1 IN THE AMOUNT OF $39,000 TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN HAYS COUNTY AND L.J.A.ENGINEERING RELATED TO RIGHT OF WAY ACQUISITION SERVICES FOR THE HIGHLY CID TERRACE SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT IN

PRECINCT 2. >> SO MOVED.

>> SECOND. >> JUDGE BECERRA: START A

TIMER FOR MR. DAN LYON. >> THANK YOU, JUDGE BECERRA.

AS YOGI BERRA WAS QUOTED AS SAYING THIS LOOKS LIKE DEJAVU AL OVER AGAIN. TWO WEEKS AGO WE HAD A DISCUSSION ABOUT L.J.A. THERE WERE A COUPLE OF EXTENSIONS THEY REQUESTED. AND LET ME JUST SAY THAT ON MY LAST QUESTION HERE ABOUT WHY THIS OTHER FIRM DIDN'T -- ANYWAY I DIDN'T GET AN ANSWER ON THAT.

THAT IS NOT ACCEPTABLE. HOPEFULLY I'LL GET AN ANSWER ON THIS ONE. ALL RIGHT.

LET ME READ T. THE BACKUP FOR YOU SINCE THE AUDIENCE DON'T KNOW THAT. THE REQUESTED AMENDMENT INCREASES THE CONTRACT COMPETENTIZATION -- COMPETITION FRAM FROM 39,000 TO 3617,000 TO 356,000.

THIS WILL ALLOW FOR THE EXECUTION OF SUPPLEMENTAL NUMBER 1 TO WORK AUTHORIZATION NUMBER ONE WHICH AUTHORIZES ADDING APPRAISAL REVIEWS TO THE HILLSIDE TERRACE RIGHT OF WAY ACQUISITION EFFORT DUE TO POSSIBLE CAMPO SLASH STATE/FEDERAL MONEY BECOMING AVAILABLE IN THE FUTURE. WORK AUTHORIZATION TERMINATION DATE IS EXTENDED ANOTHER YEAR TO MARCH 31, 2023. THE CONTRACT FOR HILLSIDE TER ACE RIGHT OF WAY ACQUISITION IS FUNDED BY THE DEPARTMENT TRANSPORTATION. CONSTRUCTION FUNDING WILL BE IDENTIFIED AS FUNDING BECOMES AVAILABLE.

I DON'T KNOW WHY THESE FIRMS AND Y'ALL DON'T GET TOGETHER AND FIGURES OUT HOW LONG THE STUFF WILL ACTUALLY TAKE US.

AND AT LEAST BE ABLE TO ALERT THE PUBLIC THAT IT COULD POSSIBLY TAKE A LOT LONGER THAN Y'ALL ORIGINALLY SAID. I CAN SEE THAT UP' GOT THINGS HERE. THE CONTINGENCIES THAT YOU ARE HAPPENING THAT YOU GOT MORE MONEY.

YOU'VE GOT SOME AAPPRAISALS TO DO.

SO WHAT? YOU ARE SUPPOSED TO BE ABLE TO TELL US THAT.

IT SEEMS THIS COMPANY CONTINUOUSLY WORKS ON, YOU KNOW ADDING, I FORGET THE TERM BUT ADDING ON TO THEIR ORIGINAL PRICE, CHANGE ORDERS IS A WORD.

AND TO ME THIS IS COMPLETELY UNACCEPTABLE.

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YOU SAY YOU LISTEN TO ME BUT OBVIOUSLY YOU DON'T.

THANK YOU VERY MUCH. >> JUDGE BECERRA: THANK YOU,

SIR. >> JUDGE, THIS IS A HILLSIDE TERRACE PROJECT. WE WERE ABLE TO DO ENGINEERING THE DESIGN THROUGH THE LAST BOND PROJECT BUT CONSTRUCTION DOLLARS WERE NOT IDENTIFIED AND HAVEN'T BEEN ABLE TO BE IDENTIFIED YET.

THE REASON WE'RE ADDING THIS WORK AUTHORIZATION IS SO THERE IS A POSSIBLE FUNDING COMING FROM CAMPO FOR STATE FUNDS NOT PREVIOUSLY AVAILABLE.

THE WORK WE'RE ASKING THEM TO DO WAS NOT PART OF THE ENGINEERING DESIGN WORK AND THIS IS -- WE EITHER HAVE TO GET, START CONSTRUCTION ON THE ULTIMATE WHAT WE WANT TO DO AT HILLSIDE TERRACE OR GO BACK AND REDO IT, DO REGULAR MAINTENANCE ON IT AND THAT WOULD BE THROWING DOLLARS AWAY ON SOMETHING THAT WE'RE GOING DO IN THE FUTURE F.

THERE IS ANY WAY POSSIBLE TO DO OUR ULTIMATE AND FIX IT ONCE AND I HAVE TO COME BACK AND DO IT AGAIN, THAT'S WHAT

THIS IS FOR. >> JUDGE BECERRA: I HOPE THAT SATISFIES THE YES -- QUESTIONS, NO OTHER COMMENTS? PLEASE CALL THE ROLL.

>>

[28. PLN-1702-NP; Discussion and possible action to approve the final plat for the Bella Cascata Subdivision.]

>> PLEASE OPEN 28. >> 28, P.L.N.1702 N. P.

DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO APPROVE THE FINAL PLATT FOR THE BELLA CASKETTA SUBDECISION.

>> SO MOVED. >> SECOND.

>> COMMISSIONER. >>

>> GOOD MORNING, COMMISSIONERS, JUDGE BECERRA. BELLA KASKATA IS A NEW SUBDIVISION THAT WILL CONSIST OF ONE LOT SONNING 6.79 ACRES OFF OF LOOP 165 IN PRECINCT 3.

WATER SERVICE WILL BE ACHIEVED THROUGH INDIVIDUAL PRIVATE WELLS. AND WASTEWATER TREATMENT WILL BE ACHIEVED THROUGH INDIVIDUAL ONSITE SEWAGE FACILITY. THE PROJECT HAS UNDERGONE TECHNICAL REVIEW WITH HAYS COUNTY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES STAFF. THERE ARE NO VARIANCES REQUESTED AND HAS FULL STAFF RECOMMENDATION.

>> JUDGE BECERRA: SOUNDS PERFECT.

IF THERE IS NOTHING ELSE, PLEASE CALL THE ROLL.

[29. PLN-1757-PC; Call for a Public Hearing on September 21, 2021 to discuss final plat approval of the Replat of Lot 4, Los Ranchos Subdivision.]

OPEN 29. >> 29.

>> P.L.N.1757 P. C., CALL FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON SEPTEMBER 21, 2021, TO DISCUSS THE FINAL PLATT APPROVAL OF THE REPLAT OF LOT 4 LOSS RANCHOS

SUBDIVISION. >> SO MOVED.

>> SECOND. >> JUDGE BECERRA: PLEASE CALL THE ROLL.

[30. SUB-1279; Our Place Phase 2 Section 2 (22 Lots). Discussion and possible action to approve final plat and consider granting a variance from Section 721.4.02 of the Hays County Development Regulations.]

>> JUDGE BECERRA: PLEASE OPEN 30.

>> 30, SUB1279 OUR PLACE PHASE 2 SECTION 2, 22 LOTS, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO APPROVE FINAL PLATT AND CONSIDER GRANTING A VARY ADVANCE FROM SECTION 721.0.02 OF THE HAYS COUNTY DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS.

>> SO MOVED. >> SECOND.

>> JUDGE BECERRA: WE HAVE A MOTION AND A SECOND.

>> GOOD MORNING, JUDGE, GOOD MORNING.

THIS SECTION OF THE SUBDIVISION A 22 LOT PROPOSED SUBDIVISION. WATER WILL BE SERVICED BY SPECIAL UTILITY DISTRICTS AND WASTEWATER WILL BE ACCOMPLISHED BY INDIVIDUAL SEWAGE FACILITIES.

FOR THIS SECTION OF THE SUBDIVISION FOR THE ENTIRETY OF IT ACTUALLY THE DEVELOPER REQUESTED THAT THE ROADWAY BE PRIVATELY MAINTAINED. COUNTY STAFF FOUND THIS TO BE ACCEPTABLE MILLION THE ROAD WHICH IS KNOWN AS RUNNING BUN LANE WAS NOT BUILT NOR CONSTRUCTED TO TRANSPORTATION STANDARDS AND SPECIFICATIONS.

IN 2015 FOR THE PREVIOUS SECTION, OR PHASE OF.

DEVELOPERS ASKED IN THE COURT GRANTED THIS VARIANCE.

SO IT'S MORE OF COUNTY WOULD LIKE TO BE CONSISTENT WITH WHAT WE'VE DONE IN THE PAST WITH THE SUBDIVISION AND AGREE TO THE PRIVATE MAINTENANCE WITH THE NOTION IF THEY WERE TO PETITION TO HAVE THE ROAD TO BE GRANTED FOR COUNTY MAINTENANCE IT WOULD NEED TO BE BUILT TO CURRENT COUNTY STANDARDS AND SPECIFICATIONS.

>> JUDGE BECERRA: YOU MEANT CURRENT BY NOT CURRENT BUT CURRENT WHEN THE ASK WILL COME?

>> THAT'S CORRECT. >> JUDGE BECERRA: THANK YOU, IF THERE ARE NO QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS PLEASE CALL THE ROLL.

>> JUDGE BECERRA: I WAS ASKED TO PULL 31.

[32. Discussion and possible action to approve the selection of Halff Associates Inc. to deliver schematic design for the Willow Creek Drainage project; and authorize staff and counsel to negotiate a contract.]

PLEASE OPEN 32. >> 32, DISCUSSION AND POCK ACTION TO APPROVE THE SELECTION OF HALVE ASSOCIATES INC. TO DELIVER SCHEMATIC DESIGN FOR THE WILLOW CREEK DRAINAGE PROJECT AND AUTHORIZE STAFF AND COUNCIL TO NEGOTIATE A CONTRACT.

>> SO MOVED. >> SECOND.

>> JUDGE BECERRA: COMMISSIONER SHELL, I KNOW THE ANSWER BUT FOR THE VIEW BE PUG CAN YOU TELL US ABOUT

[00:55:02]

THIS? >> YES, SIR, JUDGE, THIS IS A PROJECT THAT'S IN BOTH PRECINCTS 3 AND PRECINCT 1 IN SAN MARCOS. WE HAD INITIAL WORK DONE BY HALVE ON THIS A FEW YEARS AGO AND WE HAD BUDGETED FUNDS. OUR PAST BUDGET BUT WE PLAN TO ROLL OVER INTO THE NEXT BUDGET TO TAKE THIS TO THE SCHEMATIC DESIGN OF THE PROJECT.

IT INVOLVES -- WEST OF HUNTER ROAD.

UNDERNEATH HUNTER BY THE DISTRIBUTION CENTER AND THEN CURVES UNDER NEATH WONDER WORLD THERE AND GOES BEYOND THE GOVERNMENT CENTER AND THE FLOW PATTERN GOES INTO SOME OTHER NEIGHBORHOOD IN PRECINCT 1.

SO IT'S A VERY IMPORTANT PROJECT THAT WOULD RELIEVE EXISTING FLOOD PLAIN ISSUES WITHIN THE CREEK AREA.

FLOODING OF PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE INCLUDING ROADS AROUND GOVERNMENT CENTER AND HOPEFULLY MITIGATE FLOODING IN SOME NEIGHBORHOODS.

>> JUDGE BECERRA: VERY WELL DONE.

THANK YOU, SIR, IF THERE IS NO OTHER QUESTIONS OR

COMMENTS. >> I THINK IT'S A GREAT PROJECT, JUDGE. AS THE COMMISSIONER STATED IT'S GOING TO RELIEVE SOME DRAINAGE AND FLOODING ISSUES IN PRECINCT 1 AROUND THE GOVERNMENT CENTER INTO THE SUNSET NEIGHBORHOOD. SO IT'S GREAT.

>> JUDGE BECERRA: BEAUTIFUL. PLEASE CALL THE ROLL.

YES, YES AND YES SOME MORE. PLEASE OPEN 33.

[33. Discussion and possible action to appoint a representative to the Board of Directors of Community Action Inc. of Central Texas to replace Rosalba Merchant.]

>> 33, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO APPOINT A REPRESENTATIVE TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF COMMUNITY ACTION INC. OF CENTRAL TEXAS TO REPLACE ROSALBA MERCHANT.

>> I DON'T THINK YOU MOTION TO RENAME SOMEBODY, DO YOU,

MARK? >> I'M SORRY.

>> SORRY TO WAKE YOU UP. [LAUGHTER]

>> JUDGE BECERRA: IT'S YOU ARE EXACTLY RIGHT.

THE NAME SHOULD BE OFFERED TO --

>> YEAH, YOU HAVE TO HAVE A NAME TO ACTUALLY MAKE THE MOTION, IS THAT -- DO YOU HAVE THAT?

>> ANYBODY HAVE A NAME? >> I DON'T.

>> OKAY. >> JUDGE BECERRA: BRING IT

BACK NEXT WEEK. >> RECOMMEND ANYONE?

>> JUDGE BECERRA: APPROACH THE PODIUM.

>> GOOD MORNING. I WANT TO THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT FOR COMMUNITY ACTION INC. OF CENTRAL TEXAS. I LOOK FORWARD TO HAVING AN APPOINTMENT TO OUR BOARD. WE HAVE BEEN SERVING THE COMMUNITY FOR OVER 55 YEARS. AND WE CONTINUE TO PROVIDE NEEDED SERVICES IN OUR GROWING COMMUNITY AND LOOK FORWARD TO HAVING A REPRESENTATIVE APPOINTED TO OUR BOARD. THANK YOU.

>> JUDGE BECERRA: I WANT TO ASK YOU A QUESTION.

DO YOU HAVE SOMEONE THAT DISPLAYED INTEREST THAT WOULD BE A GOOD FIT WE COULD DISCUSS?

>> NOT AT THAT POINT BUT IF YOU WANT ME TO, I'LL PURSUE

THAT. >> JUDGE BECERRA: THAT WOULD BE A WHY IDEA -- GREAT IDEA BECAUSE THERE IS NO BETTER PERSPECTIVE AND LINE OF SIGHT THAN YOURS.

>> THANK YOU. >> JUDGE BECERRA: YES,

MA'AM. >> I'M NOT SURE WHAT THE RESPONSIBILITY OR WHAT YOUR ACTUALLY LOOKING FOR.

IS THERE SOMEBODY THAT REPRESENTS ALL OF HAYS

COUNTY OR JUST OF -- >> THIS IS HAYS COUNTY.

WE HAVE, WE ACTUALLY SERVE HEYS CALDWELL AND BLANCO COUNTY AND WE HAVE REPRESENTATION ON THE BOARD FROM THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS. WE ALSO HAVE REPRESENTATION FROM THE CALDWELL COUNTY COMMISSIONER COURT AND FROM THE CITY COUNCIL FOR LOCKHART.

IF WOULD BE VERY IMPORTANT FOR US TO CONTINUE TO HAVE A REPRESENTATIVE FROM HAYS COUNTY TO SERVE THE WHOLE

COUNTY. >> JUDGE BECERRA: WE'LL ENSURE NEXT COURT WE WILL HAVE NAMES TOGETHER TO VOTE

ON. >> THANK YOU.

>> JUDGE BECERRA: THANK YOU. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR BEING HERE. GENUINELY GRATEFUL.

THANK YOU FOR WHAT DO YOU. >> THANK YOU.

[34. Discussion and possible action to authorize a Contract Amendment with Asphalt Inc., LLC. dba Lone Star Paving related to IFB 2021-B11 Road Improvements Remove & Replace Hot Mix pursuant to Texas Local Government Code, Ch. 262.0305, effective Monday, August 22, 2021.]

>> JUDGE BECERRA: PLEASE OPEN ITEM 34.

>> 34, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO AUTHORIZE A CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH ASPHALT INC. L. L.C.DOING BUSINESS AS LOPE STAR PAVING RELATED TO I.F.B.2021 B-1 1 ROAD IMPROVEMENTS REMOVE AND REPLACEMENT HOT MIX PURSUANT TO TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE CHAPTER 262.0303, EFFECTIVE MONDAY AUGUST 22, 2021.

>> SO MOVED. >> SECOND.

>> JUDGE BECERRA: WE HAVE A MOTION AND A SECOND OF THE PLEASE CALL THE ROLL.

[35. Discussion and possible action to approve a Resolution Supporting the Submission of a Grant Application by Connected Nation to the St. David's Foundation.]

>> JUDGE BECERRA: PLEASE OPEN 35.

>> 35, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO APPROVE A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE SUBMISSION OF A GRANT APPLICATION BY CONNECTED NATION TO THE ST. DAVID'S

FOUNDATION. >> SO MOVED.

>> SECOND. >> JUDGE BECERRA:

COMMISSIONER SHELL. >> THANK YOU, JUDGE, THIS,

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WE'VE HAD SOME CONVERSATIONS ABOUT BROADBAND, ESPECIALLY IN SOME OF THE WESTERN PARTS OF THE COUNTY THAT WE REALIZE. THERE COULD BE OTHER PARTS OF THE COUNTY THAT COULD POTENTIALLY USE SOME ANALYSIS. AND OUR GREAT FOLKS IN THE GRANT DEPARTMENT HAVE BEEN LOOKING AT THIS FOR TWO YEARS AND CAME ACROSS SOMETHING THAT THE ST. DAVID'S FOUNDATION DID FOR CALDWELL COUNTY AND HAS BEEN REACHED OUT TO THE ORGANIZATION THAT ACTUALLY DID THE STUDY WHICH IS CALLED CONNECTED NATION AND THE ST. DAVID'S FOUNDATION TO SEE IF THERE WERE OPPORTUNITIES TO DO SIMILAR ACTIVITIES IN HAYS COUNTY.

AS WE ALL KNOW IN THE A.R.P.A., AMERICAN RESCUE, NOT SURE WHAT P.A.STANDS FOR.

I KEEP -- THAT HAS DESIGNATED ONE OF THE POTENCE USES FOR THE FUNDS AND BROAD BAND.

UNDERSTANDING THAT COULD BE AN ISSUE IN VARIOUS PARTS OF THE COUNTY I THINK IT'S A GREAT IDEA TO FIND SOMEONE TO COME TELL US WHAT THAT LOOKS LIKE.

WHERE THESE NEEDS ARE, WHAT IT WOULD TAKE TO SERVE THOSE NEEDS AND THIS ORGANIZATION WOULD BE ONE THAT COULD POTENTIALLY DO THIS FOR US. OBVIOUSLY IF WE COULD SOMEHOW GET GRANT FUNDING FOR THAT, THAT WOULD BE EVEN BETTER. SO THE, I'VE SEEN SOME OTHER COUNTIES START LOOKING AT BROADBAND AND I THINK WENT TO A CONFERENCE LAST WEEK. MANY OF THE DISCUSSIONS WERE, YOU KNOW, HOW DO WE DO IT? WHERE DO WE DO IT? WHAT IS NEEDED. TO DO THAT WE HAVE TO HAVE SOME ANALYSIS DONE. IT GOES -- THE PROCESS, IF THIS TYPE OF AN ENTITY WERE SELECTED TO DO THE WORK, SURVEY AND ON THE GROUND WORK.

SO THEY SEND OUT SURVEYS AND GETS FOLKS TO EXPLAIN THE TYPE OF ACCESS THEY HAVE TO BROADBAND,ING OF FROM PROVIDER TO SPEEDS. THEN THEY ACTUALLY GO OUT ON THE GROUND AND LOOK AT INFRASTRUCTURE AND THEN THEY PUT TOGETHER SOMETHING THAT CAN SHOW US EXACTLY WHAT IS OUT THERE AND THEN IF WE DECIDED TO PARTNER WITH OTHERS TO TRY TO SOLVE SOME OF THE PROBLEMS, WE WOULD HAVE THE RIGHT INFORMATION AT THAT TIME.

I KNOW MISS CRUMLEY, TOO, SHE HAS ANYTHING ELSE TO

ADD. >> JUDGE BECERRA: ANYTHING

WE MISSED, MS. CRUMLEY. >> I THINK THE COMMISSIONER COVERED THAT. WE DO HAVE A RESOLUTION PREPARED FOR YOUR SIGNATURE. IF YOU VOTE TO APPROVE THAT.

>> JUDGE BECERRA: OKAY. THANK YOU.

I BELIEVE THIS IS A MAGNIFICENT EFFORT AND I COULDN'T APPLAUD IT MORE. I HAD THE SAME GOAL TO HELP

SO I THINK I LOVE THE IDEA. >> I WAS GOING TO ASK, IF AWARDED WOULD THE GRANT APPLICATION AMOUNT OR THE GRANT AMOUNT BE ENOUGH TO COVER THE ENTIRE COUNTY?

>> YES. >> OKAY.

>> THAT WOULD BE FOR THE COMPANY TO APPLY FOR THE GRANT AND IT WON'T BE US RECEIVING THE GRANT.

IT WOULD BE THEM RECEIVING IT FROM ST. DAVID'S

FOUNDATION. >> INITIAL ANALYSIS THAT WE GOT FROM THEM AND IT MAY BE INCLUDED IN THE BACKUP WAS THE OVERALL COST FOR COUNTY WIDE WOULD BE ABOUT $90,000.

THAT'S WHAT THE GRANT APPLICATION WILL BE.

>> OKAY. I THOUGHT AT ONE TIME, IT WAS MENTIONED IT MAY BE JUST THE WEST SIDE AND SO I WANTED TO ENSURE THAT IT WAS THE ENTIRE COUNT.

>> IT'S A COUNTY WIDE -- YES.

>> DISCUSSIONS OF THE WESTERN COUNTY PERSPECTIVE, WE HAVE A LARGE AREAS OF LAND WITH, THERE IS NO WAY BROADBAND COMPANIES ARE GOING TO TAKE INFRASTRUCTURE DOWN TO SERVE 5, 6 HOMES SO THE IDEA WAS LOOKING AT FROM THAT PERSPECTIVE AND IN OUR DISCUSSIONS WITH CONNECTED NATION, WE REALIZED THERE MAYBE AREAS THAT HAVE ACCESS ISSUES OF BROADBAND DIFFERENT THAN BEING IN THE WIDE OPEN SPACE, THEY MAY HAVE POOR QUALITY CONNECTIONS. PRICING MAY BE SET TO HINDER THEIR ABILITY TO GET THAT. THE SURVEY TAKE THAT IS INFORMATION INTO ACCOUNT TO FIND OUT IF YOU HAVE ACCESS, WHO PROVIDES IT, WHAT TYPES OF SPEEDS, DO YOU CHOOSE TO TAKE IT. ARE THERE REASONS YOU DO NOT HAVE BROADBAND AND ALL THE THINGS WE LEARNED IN THE LAST YEAR AND A HALF OF EVERYTHING FROM VIRTUAL LEARNING TO VIRTUAL WORKING SO WE BELIEVED IT WOULD BE A GOOD IDEA TO SEE WHAT IS OUT THERE AND MAYBE THERE ARE SOME WE CAN SOLVE. SOME WE CAN'T BUT WE NEED TO

KNOW WHAT'S OUT THERE. >> I THINK THE BEST PART ABOUT THIS ENTIRE PLAN OR THIS ENTIRE PROPOSAL IS THE FACT WE DON'T REALLY KNOW WHERE THE PROBLEMS ARE.

AND AS A WHOLE, MY FIRST QUESTION WAS HOW DO YOU DO, I MEAN LITERALLY HOW DO YOU DO AN OVERALL ANALYSIS OF THE COUNTY? AND IN WE'RE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS PROPOSAL, THEY WOULD LITERALLY DRIVE EVERY ROAD THAT WE HAVE AND

[01:05:01]

NOT JUST INTERNET COVERAGE BUT BROADBAND.

HIGH-SPEED BROADBAND. IT'S SOMETHING WE'VE NEVER DONE ANY TYPE OF ANALYSIS LIKE THAT.

SO I THINK IT'S WELL PASSED TIME WE NEED IT HERE IN HAYS COUNTY AND I THINK IT WOULD BE GREAT.

>> I AGREE. >> I WANT TO THANK SIMONE AND LINDSAY IN THE GRANT DEPARTMENT FOR FINDING THIS

OPPORTUNITY. >> SIMONE IS HERE IF SHE HAS

ANYTHING SHE WANTS TO ADD. >> OKAY.

BUT THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR ALL THAT YOU'VE DONE ON

THIS. >> JUDGE BECERRA: PERFECT.

PLEASE CALL THE ROLL.

>> JUDGE BECERRA: THANK YOU SIMONE.

KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK. >> THANK YOU.

[36. Discussion and possible action to accept Proposals from Water & Earth Technologies (WET) related to Low Water Crossing Early Warning System repairs for three sites; authorize a discretionary exemption pursuant to Local Government Code, Ch. 262.024(a)(7)(D) and amend the budget accordingly.]

>> JUDGE BECERRA: PLEASE OPEN AGENDA ITEM NUMBER 36.

>> 36, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO ACCEPT PROPOSALS FROM WATER AND EARTH TECHNOLOGIES, RELATED TO LOW WATER CROSSING EARLY WARNING SYSTEM REPAIRS FOR THREE SITES, AUTHORIZE A DECISIONARY EXEMPTION PURSUANT TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE CHAPTER 262.024 (A.) (7 () D., AND AMEND THE BUT THE ACCORDINGLY.

>> JUDGE BECERRA: PLEASE CALL THE ROLL.

TO THESE ALERTS. I KNOW THE IMPORTANCE OF THEM AND I'M GRATEFUL THAT WE HAVE THIS SYSTEM AND I THANK EVERYONE INVOLVED FOR BRINGING THIS UP PUSHING THIS FORWARD. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU. YES.

>> JUDGE BECERRA: BEFORE YOU MOVE ON FROM THAT, ONE OF

THE THINGS -- >> BEFORE YOU MOVE ON, ONE OF THE THINGS WE WANTED TO TALK ABOUT LAST WEEK, I KNOW MR. BORSCH HERD IS INTERESTED IN THIS ALONG WITH MR. JONES, AS WE LOOK AT THE REDEVELOPMENT OF EACH ONE OF THE LOW-WATER CROSSINGS AND EVERY ONE OF THE BRIDGES THAT WE'RE LOOKING AT, WE HAVE NEVER LOOKED AT HOW WE COULD DO THE RELOCATIONS OF THOSE LOW WATER SYSTEMS OR THOSE ALERT SYSTEMS AS PART OF THE UTILITY RELOCATION. WE TALKED ABOUT THAT A COUPLE OF WEEKS AGO, AND THAT IS TRULY A UTILITY RELOCATION WHEN WE DO THE PROJECTS.

FROM THIS POINT FORWARD, I WANT TO, SOME CLARIFICATION FROM OUR COLLEAGUES HERE ON THE COURT THAT THAT IS SOMETHING THAT SHOULD BE INCLUDED AS PART OF THE UTILITY RELOCATION. I THINK THAT'S SOMETHING ALL OF US ARE SUPPORTIVE OF AND AS WE LOOK AT BIDDING OUT THE UTILITY RELOCATION ON EACH ONE OF THOSE LOW-WATER PROJECTS, THAT SHOULD BE INCLUDED THE RELOCATION OF THESE INDIVIDUAL LOW-WATER MONITORING SYSTEMS SHOULD BE INCLUDED IN THE BIDDING PROCESS.

>> I LIKE THAT. >> SURE, I MEAN IT'S OUR UTILITY. EITHER WAY THE COUNTY IS GOING TO FUND ITS RELOCATION BUT IT WOULD BE BETTER TO BE COORDINATED WITHIN THE PROJECT SCOPE WITH ALL THE OTHER UTILITIES SO IT HAPPENS MORE SEAMLESSLY.

I ALSO POINTED OUT AS REPRESENTATIVE ON THE REGIONAL FLOOD PLAINING GROUP, WE'VE HAD SEVERAL PRESENTATIONS FROM DIFFERENT HILL COUNTIES THAT ARE LOOKING TO DO SOMETHING VERY SIMILAR TO WHAT HAYS COUNTY AS DONE. THIS WAS VERY FORWARD THING I BELIEVE AS A COUNTY TO DEVELOP THE PROGRAM AND IT HAS BECOME VERY ROBUST. WHEN YOU LOOK OUT TO THE NEIGHBORS, SEPARATE FROM -- THEY'RE WAY BEHIND WHEN IT COMES TO THESE TYPES OF INFRASTRUCTURES SO I WANT TO COMMEND THE COUNTY, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT FOR ALL THE WORK THEY DID TO GET IT GOING AND KEEP UP WITH T.

IT'S BEING USED MORE AND MORE EACH DAY.

I WANT TO COMMEND THE COUNTY ON BEING FORWARD THINKING ON SOMETHING THAT OTHERS ARE GETTING AROUND TO DOING.

>> FOR CLARIFICATION PROCESSES I WOULD LIKE TO SEE THAT IN THE FUTURE. ANY TYPE OF UTILITY RELOCATION, BIDS OR PROPOSALS, WORKED INTO THAT AS THE UTILITY RELOCATION, MOVEMENT OF THOSE FACILITIES THAT WE HAVE FOR FLOOD MONITORING, HOWEVER I DO UNDERSTAND THAT AS WE LOOK AT THESE, THE OVERALL REPAIR AND THOSE KIND OF THINGS WILL STILL BE OUT OF YOUR BUDGET. BUT THOSE RELOCATIONS WILL BE PART OF ANY PROJECT COSTS WE HAVE OR SHOULD BE

INCLUDED IN THAT. >> JUDGE BECERRA: I WOULD LIKE TO ADD ONE MORE PIECE TO THE GREAT IDEA WHICH IS TO CHECK THE AGE, LIFE EXPECTANCY, THE LIFE SPAN OF THOSE ITEMS SO IF IT'S AN APPROPRIATE TIME TO, WHEN RELOCATING, RENEWING THE EQUIPMENT, PLACING NEWER EQUIPMENT IN PLACE ON THE PROJECTS, THAT WOULD BE THE RIGHT TIME TO DO IT. IF THE PROJECT IS IN MOTION AND PIECE OF EQUIPMENT TO BE MOVED IS AT THE END OF ITS LIFE, LET'S INCORPORATE THE REPLACEMENT OF THE PIECE OF EQUIPMENT AS A FINAL LITTLE BOW ON THE PROJECT.

THANK YOU VERY MUCH. COMMISSIONERS.

[37. Discussion and possible action regarding the use of funds from the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (H.R. 1319) allocation.]

>> 37. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE USE OF FUNDS FROM THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT OF 2021. ALLOCATION.

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>> SO MOVED FOR DISCUSSION. >> SECOND.

>> ONE THING, I KNOW WHAT AN A.R.P.A.STANDS FOR, AMERICAN

RESCUE PLAN ACT. >>

>> JUDGE BECERRA: WRITE IT DOWN.

>> GLAD WE, MY AGENDA ITEM WAS ABLE TO CLARIFY THAT FOR YOU. WE HAVE DISCUSSED SEVERAL TIMES THE SPENDING OF THE MONEY THAT HAS BEEN ALLOCATED TO THE COUNTY. ONE OF THE THINGS THAT CONCERNS ME IS THE FACT WILE WE HAVE DEDICATED FUNDS TOWARDS IT, WE HAVE HEARD FROM OUR VERY SUCCINCTLY FROM OUR AUDITORS OFFICE THEY DON'T HAVE THE PERSONNEL, THE WHEREWITHAL TO ADMINISTER THIS BY THEMSELVES. I HAVE ATRIED TO WORK WITH THEM WITH AN R. F. P. IN ORDER TO GO OUT TO TRY TO ASSIST THEM IN AWARDING THIS.

OF THE FUNDS 3% OF THE FUNDS THAT HAVE BEEN DEDICATED TO COUNTY CAN BE USED FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE FUNDS STARTING TO STATUTE AND AGAIN THIS WOULD BE AN OPEN CALL FOR ANY PROPOSALS OUT THERE TO HEN WITH THE MANAGEMENT OF THE FUNDING. I THINK THE THING THAT CONCERNS ME THE MOST IS EVERY, EVERYONE'S IS VERY EXCITED ABOUT THE MONEY COMING INTO OUR COUNTY.

I THINK IT'S SAFE TO SAY THIS IS THE LARGEST WINDFALL OUR COUNTY HAS EVER RECEIVED.

BUT KNOWING THAT I'M VERY, VERY SUSPECT IN THE FACT THAT IN 2 TO 3 YEARS I DON'T WANT TO GET A BILL FROM THE TREASURY. I DON'T WANT TO GET A BILL FROM THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT SAYING, YOU MISSPEND THIS OR DID IT IN THE INCORRECT WAY. I WANT TO PROVIDE THE AUDITORS OFFICE EVERY TOOL THEY CAN, THAT THEY NEED IN ORDER TO HELP ADMINISTER THIS.

I ASK THAT MARRY SOL OR VICKY IF THEY'VE COMMENTS TO MAKE ON IT. AGAIN THIS, THE PROPOSAL THAT I HAVE IS JUST AN R.Q.THEY LOOKED AT.

THEY'VE BLED OVER FOR A WEEK AND I'M BLED OVER FOR A LITTLE LONGER THAN THAT TO TRY TO ADDRESS HOW WE COULD ADMINISTER THE FUNDS AND THE INTERIM.

WHAT I'VE PUT TOGETHER FOR THEM AND THAT THEY HAVE, THEY HAVE, MARISOL DO YOU HAVE COPIES OF THAT BY THE

WAY? >> NOT WITH ME.

>> OKAY. IT WOULD BE AN R.F.Q.AND FORGIVE ME IF I MISSTATE THIS IN ANY WAY.

PLEASE CLARIFY. IT WOULD ALLOW FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF THOSE FUNDS.

IT WOULD ALLOW FOR PUBLIC OUTREACH OF A HALF OF THE COURT TO GO OUT AND FIND THOSE PROJECTS.

IT WOULD CREATE A MEANS BY WHICH PEOPLE COULD APPLY WITHIN THE COUNTY TO THE COUNTY ITSELF.

WE WOULD BE ABLE TO REVIEW THAT, SEE IF THE PROJECTS OR THE REQUESTS ACTUALLY QUALIFY FOR FUNDING.

WHICH AGAIN IS MY BIGGEST CONCERN BECAUSE WE ALL, WE ALL HAVE THINGS WE WOULD LOVE TO SEE THE MONEY SPEND ON, HOWEVER WHETHER WE LIKE TO BELIEVE IT OR NOT THERE ARE STRINGENT PARAMETERS ON THE MONEY.

THAT WAS' SOME OF THE CONVERSATION THAT WE HAD DURING THE BUDGET NEGOTIATIONS OVER THE LAST 3 WEEKS. I'M VERY ADAMANT ABOUT WANTING TO ENSURE WE SPEND THE MONEY IN THE RIGHT WAY.

SO THIS WOULD GIVE US SOME CLARIFICATION AND GIVE SOME ASSISTANCE TO, TO OUR AUDITORS OFFICE THAT HAS VERY PUBLICLY STATED THEY DON'T HAVE THE MANPOWER TO DO IT RIGHT NOW. IS THAT FAIR AND VICKY, MARISOL, WOULD YOU LIKE TO ADD ANYTHING?

>> YES, THIS IS TRUE. WE ARE ASKING THE COURT TO MANAGE THE FUNDING. AS OF AUGUST 31ST THAT WAS THE FIRST PERIOD WE WOULD START REPORTING BUT BECAUSE HAYS COUNTY HADN'T RECEIVED FUNDING YESTERDAY WE DIDN'T HAVE TO PROVIDE THE REPORTING FOR FINANCIAL DATA FOR THE PERIOD, FIRST PERIOD OF RECORDING WHICH IS AUGUST 31 BUT IF I UNDERSTAND WILL BE COMING IN QUICKLY.

WE DID GET NOTICE THEY'LL BE COMING IN.

SO WE'RE WORKING WITH COMMISSIONER SMITH TO WORK ON A REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATION FOR PROGRAM MANAGEMENT. THE AUDITORS OFFICE DOES NOT HAVE THOSE STAFF TO MANAGE THE PROGRAM COUNTYWIDE GIVEN THE AMOUNT OF DOLLARS AS WELL.

WE THINK THAT IT'S BENEFICIAL FOR THE COUNTY TO HAVE A COMMISSIONERS TO DECIDE WHO WILL BE MANAGING THE PROGRAMS ASSOCIATED WITH THE FUNDS.

>> THE OTHER THING I WOULD SAY, THIS IS JUST THE FIRST.

IF WE LOOK AT WHAT CAME THROUGH THE AMERICAN RECOVERY PLAN ACT, AGAIN THAT IS A LARGE RAUNCH OF FUNDING COMING TO THE COUNTY.

I'M VERY CONCERNED GIVEN THE COVID MONEY WE GOTTEN OVER THE LAST YEAR AND THE STRESS IT PUT ON THE STAFF.

IN OUR BUDGET WE CHOOSE TO ESTABLISH A BUDGET OFFICE.

EVEN WITH THE EXPANSION OF THE STAFF OUR AUDITOR'S

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THE JUDGES HAS AN INTEREST IN A HOSPITAL OR, YOU KNOW, A CIVIC CENTER. THAT INFRASTRUCTURE MONEY IN THE BILL IS NOT AS HARD TIED AS THE A.R.P.A.MONEY IS.

SO THERE COULD BE A CHANCE FOR ALL OF US TO LOOK AT THAT ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR OTHER PROJECTS THAT ARE OUT THERE. BUT AGAIN, I'M PROBABLY, THIS IS SPECIFIC TO A.R.P.A.MONEY WHAT I'M PROPOSING TO HELP THE MONEY WITH TODAY BUT IF AND WHEN THE BILL PASSES IN THE NEAR FUTURE, WE'RE GOING TO HAVE TO DO SOMETHING SIMILAR TO WHAT I'M TALKING ABOUT TODAY FOR THE INFRASTRUCTURE BILL BECAUSE IT CAN VERY WELL BE WE DON'T KNOW THE FINAL NUMBERS OR WHAT THE COUNTY ALLOCATIONS COULD BE. BUT IT CAN BE 2 TO 3TIMES WHEN WE'RE TALKING ABOUT IN A.R.P.A.MONEY AND THESE FOLKSED ARE OVERWORK AND OVERSTAFFED.

THEY'VE WORKED STAFF TO A POINT WHERE THEY'RE LOSING STAFF. AND IT'S NOT FAIR TO US WHENEVER WE CALL OVER THERE AT 2:00 OR 3:00 IN THE MORNING AND THEY'RE WORKING. IT'S NOT FAIR TO THEM.

WE NEED TO SECURE HELP FOR THEM.

>> JUDGE BECERRA: THANK YOU, COMMISSIONER.

I BELIEVE THE NEXT COURT WE COULD BRING A REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS ON THIS AGENDA ITEM.

AND ALSO, YES, THANK YOU FOR REMINDING THE VIEWING PUBLIC THAT THERE IS A BUDGET OFFICE ON OUR HORIZON WHICH WILL ALSO HELP IN SIMILAR WAYS.

SO I'M GRATEFUL WE ARE AS A COURT UNITED BLIND THIS IDEA -- BLIND THIS -- BEHIND THIS IDEA.

>> I'M NOT ASKING FOR ACTION TODAY.

WE'RE GOING TO R.F.Q.AND IF YOU HAVE ANY INPUT ON THAT PLEASE REACH OUT TO THE AUDITORS OFFICE.

THE ONE THING THAT I'M REALLY ADAMANT ABOUT IS -- I KNOW I'VE SAID THIS DURING THE BUDGET DISCUSSIONS, MULTIPLE WEEKS IN A ROW, I SAID IT TODAY, THE LAST THING I WANT IS FOR US TO LOOK AT THIS, WHAT IS, LET'S BE HON THEFT WIND FALL OF FEDERAL MONEY AS A WAY TO PAY FOR THINGS WE NEED TO PAY FOR, BUT THEN US GETTING A BILL IN 2 TO 4 YEARS WHERE WE DIDN'T DO IT CORRECTLY.

AS GOOD AS OUR AUDITOR STAFF, AS AMAZING AS THEY ARE THEY ONLY HAVE SO MANY HOURS IN THE DAY TO WORK AND SO MUCH DEDICATION THEY REQUEST PUT TO THIS.

I DON'T WANT TO PUT THE COMPLETE LIABILITY ON THEM.

SO I THINK THIS IS A WAY TO ALLEVIATE THAT.

>> I GOT ONE QUESTION. WOULD WE WRITE THE R.F.Q.FOR

BOTH OF THE -- >> THEY WOULD BE SEPARATE BECAUSE THEY ARE -- WE DON'T KNOW WHAT TYPES OF PROJECTS, WE MA'AM -- (ALL TALKING AT ONCE.)

>> JUDGE BECERRA: SEPARATE MAKES SENSE.

>> INITIALLY AND VICKY AND MARISOL --

>> I WANTED TO BRING SOMETHING THIS WEEK THAT WOULD ACTUALLY DO BOTH SO WE COULD KNOCK IT OUT AT ONCE BUT THE FACT IS THEY'RE STILL IN NEGOTIATION ONS THE INFRASTRUCTURE BILL. SO I BELIEVE THAT BILL WILL PROBABLY PASS AND BE SIGNED IN LAW WITHIN THE NEXT 2 WEEKS. THAT IS THE REASON I ASK TO PULL AGENDA ITEM AND HAVE IT OPEN FOR DISCUSSION TODAY.

BECAUSE AT THE END OF THE DAY, IT COULD BE ALL FEDERAL FUNDING THAT ARE, THAT WE GET WITHIN THE NEXT, SAY, YEAR TO 24 MONTHS. OR 36 MONTHS.

THERE SHOULD BE I BELIEVE THAT IS WHY I WANT TO TALK THIS OUT IN COURT BECAUSE I CAN'T TALK TO Y'ALL INDIVIDUALLY. I THINK I'M BEING VERY ADAMANT ABOUT INSURING WE TALK ABOUT THIS PUBLICLY BECAUSE I WANT TO HEAR YOUR INPUT.

I TRIED TO WORK WITH THESE GUYS, BUT I COULDN'T REACH OUT TO Y'ALL INDIVIDUALLY BECAUSE I DIDN'T WANT TO VIOLATE THE OPEN MEETINGS ACT.

IF YOU DON'T MIND I WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM THE REST OF THE COURT ABOUT WHAT THEY WOULD LIKE TO SEE IN THE R.F.Q.'S AND WHAT THEY WOULD LIKE TO SEE AS A PART OF THIS. AGAIN THE REASON I DIDN'T BRING ONE FORWARD THIS WEEK IS BECAUSE IF THE BILL PASSES IN THE NEXT WEEK, IT HAS BEEN INTRODUCE AND DEBATED IN CONGRESS UNDER 4 OR 5 DIFFERENT NAMES.

SO WE COULDN'T RIGHTFULLY SAY A.R.P.A.FUNDS AND REBUILD AMERICA ACT. REBUILD AMERICA ACT MAY NOT

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IF THERE IS SOMETHING YOU WANT TO SEE IN IT PLEASE REACH OUT TO OUR AUDITOR STAFF.

PLEASE TALK TO THEM ABOUT WHAT YOU WANT TO SEE IN IT BECAUSE I WANT A VERY OPEN DISCUSSION AMONGST US AS FAR AS WHAT YOU WANT TO SEE IN AN R. F. C.

BECAUSE I WANT THE BEST -- R. F. Q.

I TRULY DO WANT THE BEST FOR THE COUNTY ON THIS.

I THINK ALL OF US HAVE IDEAS AS FAR AS WHAT WE WANT TO SEE, BUT AGAIN THIS IS NOT ABOUT WHAT PROJECTS WE WANT TO SEE. THIS IS ABOUT HOW WE WANT TO ENSURE THAT THE MONEY IS SPEND IN A WAY THAT IS DIRECTLY PURSUIT TO -- PURSUANT TO WHAT ARE LAW IS PASSED. IS THAT A FAIR WAY TO PUT

IT? >> IT IS.

>> IS THERE ANYTHING THAT YOU WANT TO SEE IT?

>> JUDGE BECERRA: SO WE KNOW THE AUDITOR HAS ASKED FOR IT TO BE INDEPENDENT. JUST THIS BUDGET ITEM.

WHAT ELSE? IS THERE SOMETHING SPECIFIC?

>> I DON'T KNOW. I'LL REACH OUT TO THE AUDITOR'S OFFICE BUT I FULLY SUPPORT THAT BECAUSE, YOU KNOW, I THINK WE ALL KNOW HOW OVERWORKED THEY ARE AND BUT IT'S GOING TO BE VERY INTERESTING AS WE CONTINUE TO HAVE DISCUSSIONS BECAUSE AT THE CONFERENCE THERE WAS A THE, THERE WERE MULTIPLE PRESENTATIONS AND THEY WOULD GO, GAVE ONE, THEY GAVE A FEW TIMES THROUGHOUT THE CONFERENCE AND THEY REMINDED US, I'M STILL, LIKE, OH, MY GOODNESS IS THIS REALLY TRUE BUT THEY KEPT SAYING IF IT'S NEW CONSTRUCTION MOST LIKELY, IT IS NOT COVERED.

IT'S NOT, YOU KNOW SOMETHING THAT WON'T QUALIFY, YES, FOR A. R. P. A. FUNDING. WE'VE HAD A LOT OF REQUESTS FOR INSTANCE FROM E.S.D.WANTING TO BUILD NEW FACILITIES ON THE EAST SIDE WHICH, YOU KNOW, THERE IS A LONGER RESPONSE TIME IT, WOULD BE EXTREMELY BENEFICIAL TO HAVE THOSE. AS FAR AS I HEARD, AND WE CANNOT USE FUNDING FOR THOSE NEW FACILITIES AND SO BUT THEY HAD A REALLY GREAT PRESENTATION.

A SLIDE SHOW. THEY SAID THEY WOULD SLAYER IT WITH THE COUNTIES -- SHARE IT WITH COUNTIES SO WE'LL HAVE THAT. I TOOK PICTURES OF SEVERAL SLIDES, BUT I THINK WE LEARNED A LOT REGARDING THOSE FUNDS AND WHAT IS CAN'T BE USED FOR.

BUT AS FAR AS THE R.F.P.AND THE MANAGEMENT OF THOSE, I'LL REACH OUTS TO THE AUDITOR OFFICE --

>> I MADE THIS AGENDA ITEM VERY, VERY GENERALMENT.

I CAN TELL YOU THAT FOR ME, I'VE HAD SOME OF THOSE VERY INDIVIDUAL CONVERSATIONS ABOUT, HEY, I'VE GOT A WATER SYSTEM AND WE NEED GENERATORS.

THAT QUALIFIES UNDER A.R.P.A.

I THINK FROM THE FREEZE IN FEBRUARY WE KNOW HOW IMPORTANT THOSE GENERATORS ARE.

ONE OF THE THINGS, AGAIN WE'RE JUST TALKING ABOUT GENERAL ABOUT HOW WE WANT TO SPEND THE MONIES NOT ONLY IN THE ALLOCATION THAT WE TALKED ABOUT FOR THE INDIVIDUAL PREDICTS BUT COUNTY WIDE.

ONE THING THAT I THINK AND I'M GOING TO THROW THIS OUT THERE THAT I'M, I WAS VERY EXCITED TO GET CLARIFICATION FROM TREASURY ON IS THAT -- AGAIN I HAVEN'T BEEN ABLE TO TALK TO Y'ALL ABOUT THIS, SO I'M EXCITED ABOUT THIS CONVERSATION. ONE OF THE THINGS THAT WE HAVE IN EVERY PRECINCT, I'VE LOOKED COUNTY WIDE, IS THE NEED FOR CONNECTIVITY. THE ONE BIT OF INFRASTRUCTURE THAT ACTUALLY CAN BE PAID FOR OUT OF THOSE A.R.P.A.FUNDS IS WATER, WAISTWATER AND BROADBAND.

SO THE GRANT WE TALKED ABOUT TODAY ON BROADBAND, IF WE ARE ABLE TO RECEIVE THAT GRANT, WE CAN LOOK AT HOW ONCE WE GET THE OVERALL ANALYSIS OF BROADBAND IN COUNTY HOW WE MIGHT BE ABLE TO USE THE A.R.P.A.FUNDS WHERE WE PAIR FUNDS FROM EVERY COMMISSIONER'S PRECINCT OR LOOK AT THE COUNTY WIDE FUNDS HOW TO ADDRESS BROADBAND NEEDS THROUGHOUT THE COUNTY.

THE OTHER THING THAT IS REALLY IN I THINK, IMPORTANT TODAY I MEAN TODAY IS CONNECTIVITY TO WATER AND WASTEWATER N. PRECINCT 4 THERE ARE WATER LINES GOING IN THE GROUND TODAY RUNNING PAST HOMES THAT HAVE BEEN HAULING WATER WATER FOR THE LAST 5-7 YEARS THERE, IS A WATER LINE GOING IN FRONT OF THE HOUSE BUT THE CONNECTION FEE, THE METER FEE TO HOOK INTO THE WATER LINE MAY BE $14,000. THERE IS NOT THE ABILITY FROM THOSE INDIVIDUAL HOME OWNERS TO PAY FOR THAT.

AND IN PRECINCT 1, AND IN PRECINCT 2, THERE ARE SEWAGE LINES GOING IN TODAY BUT THE CONNECTION FEES AND SAN MARCOS AND KYLE FOR THOSE SEWAGE FACILITIES IS ABOUT, IT'S OVER $10,000 TO CONNECT THAT HOME AND GET THEM

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ONE OF THE THINGS I WOULD LIKE TO DO, AND AGAIN THIS IS WHY I STRUCTURED THIS AGENDA ITEM SO WE COULD TALK ABOUT THIS VERY OPENLY. I WOULD LOVE TO SET UP A REVOLVING LOAN FUND THAT REVOLVING LOAN FUND AND TREASURY CLARIFIED IT DOES ACTUALLY QUALIFY UNDER ARPA, WE COULD PUT A MILLION OR A MILLION AND A HALF DOLLARS OF OUR ARPA FUNDS INTO A REVOLVING LINE FUND AND WE COULD ACTUALLY LOAN MONEY TO THOSE INDIVIDUALS WHO CAN'T HOOK UP TO WATER SERVICE AND WASTEWATER AND OVER A CERTAIN PERIOD, 3, 5 YEARS, WHATEVER WE CHOOSE, THEY CAN PAY THE COUNTY BACK FOR THAT AT 0 INTEREST.

WHENEVER THAT MONEY COMES BACK INTO THE COUNTY AS FAR AS THE DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY IS CONCERNED, THAT MONEY IS SPENT THE DAY IT GOES OUT THE DAR.

THIS COULD BE SOMETHING THAT WE SET UP ON BEHALF OF THE COUNTY WHERE WE CAN ACTUALLY IMPACT FOLKS ON THEIR LIVELIHOOD TODAY. GET THEM ACTUAL SEWAGE, GET THEM ACTUAL WATER AND GET THEM OFF WELLS AND THEN WHENEVER THE MONEY COMES BACK INTO THE COUNTY, AS FAR AS THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT IS CONCERNED, THAT MONEY HAS BEEN SPEND. IT HAS BEEN USED FOR THE PURPOSE THAT IT WAS INTENDED FOR AND WHEN IT COMES BACK INTO COUNTY IT STAYS IN THE REVOLVING LOAN FUND.

IN PERPETUITY WE'RE ABLE TO HELP RESIDENTS AND I WANT TO LOOK AT, AT WAYS TO USE THIS MONEY SUCH AS THAT WHICH I WOULD CONSIDER VERY OUTSIDE THE BOX AND INVENTIVE TO HELP CITIZENS NOT JUST TODAY BUT FOR THE NEXT 50 YEARS.

I THINK THAT AGAIN THIS IS A WINDFALL WE HAVE NEVER HAD IN COUNTY. WE MAY NEVER HAVE AGAIN.

SO IF WE LOOK AT WAYS TO SPEND THAT MONEY SIMILAR TO THAT, WHERE IT HAS A, A TURNOVER EFFECT.

WHERE IT WILL CONTINUE TO HELP OUR RESIDENTS, NOT JUST TODAY BUT TOM AND 50 YEARS FROM NOW.

I THINK WE'RE GOING TO BE IN BETTER STEAD FOR THAT.

THAT'S JUST ONE EXAMPLE OF WHAT I'VE BEEN APPROACHED WITH OR WHAT I TRIED TO GET CLARIFICATION FROM TREASURY ON. ARE THERE OTHER PROJECTS SIMILAR TO THAT? I WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM EACH MEMBER OF THE COURT. ARE THERE OTHER THINGS LIKE THAT WE SHOULD BE CONSIDERING AS WE MOVE FORWARD? AGAIN I, I MADE THIS AGENDA ITEM SO WE COULD HAVE A VERY OPEN AND HONEST CUSHION ABOUT IT BECAUSE I WANT TO HEAR FROM Y'ALL AND I WANT TO BE SUPPORTIVE ON THOSE THINGS THAT I THINK QUALIFY.

>> JUDGE BECERRA: COMMISSIONER INGALSBE IS GOING TO REACH OUT. WHEN SHE HAS AN OPPORTUNITY

TO THINK ABOUT IT FURTHER. >> I LIKE THIS, I THINK Y'ALL HAVE GOT TOO MUCH ON THE PLATE.

WHOEVER WE HIRE TO DO THIS IF WE SAFE US ONE TREASURY BILL COMING BACK LATER IT'LL MORE THAN PAY FOR WHAT WE

HAVE TO SPEND. >> JUDGE BECERRA:

COMMISSIONER SHELL. >> A FEW IDEAS IT'S VERY FLEXIBLE USING THE PARK BONDS MANAGEMENT PROPOSAL AS AN EXAMPLE WHENEVER WE WERE NEGOTIATING THAT CONTRACT.

THERE ARE SOME PROJECTS THAT DON'T REQUIRE NEAR AS MUCH WORK FROM A MANAGEMENT STANDPOINT.

I WOULD WANT TO MAKE SURE WE GET TO PICK AND CHOOSE.

IF ANY RESPONSE PLANS ON SPENDING THE 3%, I WOULD BE NO MORE SUPPORTIVE OF SPENDING THAT KIND OF MONEY, I WILL DO IT MYSELF. PEOPLE NEED TO KNOW WE'RE LOOKING FOR NOT JUST THEIR QUALIFICATIONS BUT THEIR WAYS OF SOLVING THIS PROBLEM.

THE FORM MANAGEMENT AND ALL OF THAT SHOULD BE SOMETHING THEY SAY FOR YOUR $44 MILLION, WE WOULD MAKE SURE THAT ALL OF THESE FORMS ARE SUBMITTED ON TIME AND EVERYTHING ELSE. I WOULD HAVE THEM DO THAT FOR EVERY PROJECT. THEY COULD ASK HOW MANY PROJECTS DOES COUNTY PLAN ON HAVING? IF IT WAS ONE PROJECT FOR $44 MILLION OR -- YOU KNOW, THOUSANDS OF JUST A FEW DOLLARS THAT COULD CHANGE THEIR TYPE OF WORK BUT TO MAKE IT FLEXIBLE TO GIVE US INFORMATION TO BEST DECIDE HOW WE COULD PROARE CURE THAT SERVICE AND UNDERSTANDING THAT, THERE WILL BE A LOT OF THE PROJECTS THAT ARE VERY SIMPLE ONE FORM GETS SENT.

PROBABLY GOING TO BE A COOKIE CUTTER FORM, GOING TO TAKE 15 MINUTES. I'M NOT GOING TO PAY SOMEBODY A MILLION DOLLAR TO DO THAT.

JUST WHEN WE'RE CRAFTING THAT MAKE SURE THE

FLEXIBILITY IS BUILT IN. >> ONE THING OF THE THINGS THAT I WANT TO SEE WHOM EVER REPLAY ARE -- REPLIES FOR THIS. I LIKE TO SPEAK IN ANALOGIES BUT WHEN I WAS A KID ONE OF MY FAVORITE THINGS ON EARTH WAS THE CHOOSE YOUR -- I WAS A READER.

I LOVED TO READ THE OLD CHOOSE YEAR OWN ADVENTURE BOOKS. I JOKINGLY SAY YOU TURN TO PAGE 5 AND IF YOU WANT TO, IF YOU WANT TO GO HERE, THEN

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I WANT THEM OR ON-LINE OR THROUGH SOME PROCESS WHERE HERE ARE THE FIVE MAJOR CATEGORIES OF ARPA MONEY.

OKAY. I THINK THAT I QUALIFY UNDER THIS ONE. THEN HERE ARE THE NEXT FIVE QUESTIONS TO TELL ME WHETHER OR NOT I QUALIFY UNDER THAT.

AT THE END OF IT, IT'S GOING TO SEND ME TO THE NEXT QUESTION TO ASK FOR CLARIFICATION.

IF YOU WANT TO QUALIFY UNDER DIRECT MEDICAL ASSISTANCE, THAT IS ONE OF THE CATEGORIES THEN YOU GO TO ANOTHER -- YOU GET, ASK ANOTHER QUESTION.

THE REASON I ASKED FOR THAT AND THE REASON I WANT THEM TO GO THROUGH THE PROCESS IS AT THE END OF THE DAY, IT MAY BE ONE OF THE PROJECTS THAT WE ARE APPROACHED WITH IS A GREAT PROJECT. BUT IF WE CAN GLEAN THAT INFORMATION AND AT THE END OF THE PROCESS, IT SAYS YOU DON'T QUALIFY. I'M SORRY.

BUT WHAT YOU ARE TRYING TO DO, FOR EXAMPLE, THE FOOD BANK. MAYBE THEY WANT TO BUILD A FACILITY. THE FOOD BANK FILLS OUT ALL THE INFORMATION THEY K. THEY GO DOWN THIS PATH.

AT THE END OF IT, YOU DON'T QUALIFY.

BUT IF WE GLEAN ALL THE INFORMATION, I WANT SOMEBODY, IT WOULD BE WHOEVER IS SELECTED FOR THIS TO LOOK AT THAT AND WORK WITH US AS A COURT TO SAY, LOOK, THEY DON'T QUALIFY UNDER THIS.

BUT KNOWING THE ANSWERS THAT THEY HAVE GIVEN TO THOSE INDIVIDUAL QUESTIONS, WE CAN'T BUILD A FACILITY FOR THEM. BUT WHAT WE CAN DO IS PROVIDE MONEY FOR ADDITIONAL FOOD ASSISTANCE.

SO THEN BECAUSE WE HAVE ALL THE INFORMATION THAT THEY PROVIDED, WE'RE ABLE TO LOOK AT THAT AND SAY, YOU WALKED DOWN THIS PATH. YOU WALK DOWN THIS SET OF QUESTIONS AND YOU DON'T QUALIFY HERE.

BUT BECAUSE YOU PROVIDED ALL THE INFORMATION THAT YOU DID, YOU MAY ACTUALLY IF WE CONVERT WHAT YOU ARE TRYING TO DO, WE CAN'T BUILD YOU A FACILITY, BUT IF YOU CHANGE WHAT YOU ARE ASKING FOR, THEN THIS WOULD QUALIFY UNDER THE RULES THAT TREASURY SET FORTH.

IT WOULD GIVE US A PATH TO TRY TO ADDRESS SOME OF THE CONCERNS, EVEN IF IT'S NOT SPECIFICALLY WHAT THEY WANT OR SPECIFICALLY WHAT THEY'RE LOOKING FOR.

THEY MAY HAVE OTHER NEEDS OUT THERE THAT THEY REALLY HAVEN'T IDENTIFIED THEMSELVES.

THEY'RE SO BUSY LOOKING AT THE FOREST THAT AN INDIVIDUAL TREE WE MAYBE ABLE TO TAKE CARE OF.

THAT IS WHAT I WANT TO DO. SO OUR STAFF DOESN'T HAVE THE TIME AND THE WHERE WITH ALL TO DO THAT.

HOPEFULLY WE CAN ENGAGE SOMEONE IN THE PROCESS TO HELP US DO THAT. I THINK WE CAN GET MORE DIRECT ASSISTANCE OUT THERE TO A MULTITUDE OF INDIVIDUALS IN OUR COUNTY, SPECIFIC ORGANIZATIONS IN THE COUNTY BY DOING THIS. AGAIN, THANK YOU FOR THE CONVERSATION. I REALLY APPRECIATE IT.

IF YOU HAVE INDIVIDUAL REQUESTS THAT I ASK REQUEST ON SPECIFIC THINGS, OR THAT THE AUDITORS OFFICE CAN ANSWER ON SPECIFIC THINGS PLEASE LET US KNOW BECAUSE I BLED OVER THE PROPOSED R.F.Q.FOR QUITE A WHILE BUT I COULDN'T TALKS TO YOUALL INDIVIDUALLY.

THAT IS THE REASON I WANT TO HAVE THE CONVERSATION.

PLEASE LET ME HOE TO YOU TO BE HELPFUL AND LET THE OFFICE KNOW HOW WE CAN BE HELPFUL IN THAT.

BECAUSE THERE ARE ORGANIZATIONS OUT THERE THAT I HAVEN'T HEART FROM THAT YOU HAVE AND -- HEARD FROM AND YOU HAVE AND KNOWING HOW WE COULD HELP THEM ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS WOULD BE VERY HELPFUL.

>> JUDGE BECERRA: THANK YOU, VERY COMPLETE THOUGHT PROCESS. I LIKE COMMISSIONER INGALSBE ROAD MAP ABOUT REACHING OUT TO THE OUGHTED ITER'S OFFICE INDIVIDUALLY. I LIKES THAT ONE A LOT BETTER. PLEASE REACH OUT TO THE AUDITORS OFFICE IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, THANK YOU

[45. Discussion related to the Hays County inmate population, to include current population counts and costs.]

AGAIN. >> THANK YOU FOR THE

CONVERSATION TODAY. >> JUDGE BECERRA: PLEASE

OPEN ITEM NUMBER 45. >> 45.

DISCUSSION RELATED TO THE HAYS COUNTY INMATE POPULATION TO INCLUDE CURRENT POPULATION COUNTS

AND COSTS. >> JUDGE BECERRA: I CONTINUE TO THANK THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE TO THANK ME FOR SENDING THE REPORT ON CAPACITY.

CAPACITY REMAINS AT 368. PEAK WAS 620 FOR THE WEEK OF AUGUST 31 TO AUGUST 29. 2021.

THE ESTIMATED COST FOR OUTSOURCING INMATES THIS WEEK IS $73,470. THE ORIGINAL NUMBER OF OUTSOURCED MEMBERS IS 178 AND FEMALES ARE 0.

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ARRESTS BY AGENCY. BECAUSE PEOPLE WOULD LIKE TO TRY TO BLAME THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE FOR THIS REPORT, AND THE OUTSOURCING BUT IT IS NOT THEIR FAULT.

BEAUTY P.D., 4, HUNT SCHIFFER'S OFFICE 60.

CONSTABLE PRECINCT 1. 1.

KILE POLICE DEPARTMENT, 25. SAN MARCOS POLICE DEPARTMENT, 38. TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY, 38.

WHAT IS LEFT ON THE AGENDA NOW IS EXECUTIVE SESSION

ITEMS. >> I GOT A TEXT FROM THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE ON THE ONE QUESTION WE HAD.

THEY CALCULATE THE AVERAGE COST PER DAY IS $80-$100 IN

OUR JAIL. >> JUDGE BECERRA: THAT HAS BEEN SAID IN THE BEST COMMISSIONER SHELL IS ONE OF THE ONES THAT POINTED IT OUT.

IT'S HARD WITHIN OUR OWN ORGANIZATION TO PINPOINT EXACTLY WHAT THE TRUE DOLLAR AMOUNT IS SPECIFICALLY BECAUSE SO MANY DEPARTMENTS AND PEOPLE TOUCH ALL THE DIFFERENT AREAS. IT'S HARD TO EXTRAPOLATE A FINITE DOLLAR AMOUNT. I UNDER WHY OTHER COUNTIES PUT A PIN AND SAY HERE IS WHAT WE CHARGE YOU BECAUSE IT'S DEPENDING ON THE CIRCUMSTANCE AND THE TRANSPORTATION AND EVERYTHING ELSE.

IT'S A MOVING TARGET. I GET THE COMPLEXITY OF THE QUESTION AND THE BALLPARK OF THE ANSWER.

THANK YOU. WHAT IS LEFT, BEFORE US ARE EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS 38, 39, 40, 4041, 42, AND 43.

>> BEFORE WE GO ON, I ONE POINT OF PERSONAL PRIVILEGE.

I WOULD LIKE TO FOR THE VIEWING PUBLIC, OUR OFFICE IN PRECINCT 4 WILL BE OPERATING WITH VIRTUALLY THIS WEEK. WE'VE HAD A COVID INFECTION THERE SO WE'RE STILL OPEN TAKING E-MAILS AND TAKING PHONE CALLS AND WE'LL BE MORE THAN HAPPY TO ADDRESS ANYTHING THAT YOU NEED. MY PERSONAL CELL PHONE AND E-MAIL IS OUT THERE BUT OUR OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED BECAUSE OF THE COVID EXPOSURE.

LET US KNOW IF YOU NEED ANYTHING.

>> JUDGE BECERRA: I'VE HAD CLAIRE CLASSROOMS CLOSING

[EXECUTIVE SESSIONS]

COVID IS NO JOKE. PLEASE OPEN EXECUTIVE SKEGGS

ITEMS 38-43. >> ITEM 38.

CONSUMIVE SESSION PURITY STUDENT SEXES 51.071 AND 551.072 OF THE TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE CONSULTATION WITH COUNCIL AND DELIBERATION REGARDING THE PURCHASE, EXCHANGE AND LEASE AND OR VOLUME OF RIGHT OF WAY LOCATED AT OR NEAR C.R.266 IN PRECINCT ONE.

POSSIBLE DISCUSSION AND OR ACTION MAY FOLLOW IN OPEN COURT. 39.

EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUIT TO SECTIONS 551.071 AND 551.087 OF THE TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE, CONSULTATION WITH COUNSEL AND DELIBERATION REGARDING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT NEGOTIATIONS ASSOCIATED WITH PROJECT DEEP GOLDEN, PROJECT SUFC, PROJECT VINCE SEAR AND PROJECT ENF POSSIBLE DISCUSSION AND OR ACTION MAY FOLLOW IN OPEN COURT. 40, EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUIT O TO SECTION 551.071 AND 551.072 OF THE TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE. CONSUBSTITUTEATION WITH COUNSEL AND DELIBERATION REGARDING THE PURCHASE, EXCHANGE, LEASE AND OR VALUE OF REAL PROPERTY ASSOCIATED WITH THE POSAC RECOMMENDED 2020 PARKS AND OPEN SPACE BOND PROJECTS, POSSIBLE DISCUSSION AND OR ■ACTIONMAY FOLLOW IN OPEN COURT. 41, EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO SECTION 51.071 OF THE TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE, CONSULTATION WITH COUNSEL REGARDING PENDING AND OR CONTEMPLATED LITIGATION INVOLVING HAYS COUNTY. POSSIBLE ACTION MAY FOLLOW IN OPEN COURT. 42, EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 51.071 AND 551.072 OF THE TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE. CONSULTATION WITH COUNSEL AND DELIBERATION REGARDING THE PURCHASE, EXCHANGE, LEASE AND OR VALUE OF REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY HAYS COUNTY LOCATED ALONG YARRINGTON ROAD, SAN MARCOS IN PRECINCT 1. POSSIBLE DISCUSSION AND OR ACTION MAY FOLLOW IN OPEN CORD.

43, EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 551.071 AND 51.072 OF THE TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE.

CONSULTATION WITH COUNSEL AND DELIBERATION REGARDING THE PURCHASE, EXCHANGE, OR VALUE OF RIGHT OF WAY ALONG PRESENTED F.M. 110 IN PRECINCT 1.

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COURT. >> JUDGE BECERRA: THANK YOU

SO MUCH. >> BEFORE WE HEAD ON, ON 44, I KNOW WE HAVEN'T OPENED IT BUT WE WOULD LIKE TO SAY THAT WE'RE LOOKING -- IT HAS BEEN VERY DRY OVER THE LAST TWO WEEKS EVEN THOUGH WE HAD RAIN YESTERDAY AND OUR, NATHAN, OUR FIRE MARSHALL HAS BEEN ADAMANT KEEPING UP UP DATED BUT WE'RE GETTING CLOSE I BELIEVE TO WHERE WE MAY NEED A BURN BAN. SO I WOULD SAY WE'RE GOING TO WATCH THAT OVER THE NEXT WEEK BUT FOR THOSE WHO ARE WATCHING, I'M CONCERNED WE'RE PROBABLY VERY CLOSE IN

THE NEXT TWO WEEKS. >> JUDGE BECERRA: THANK YOU.

IF YOU ARE NOT DIRECTLY TIED TO AGENDA ITUM NUMBER 39 WE'LL BEGIN WITH ITEM NUMBER 39.

PLEASE CLEAR THE COURTROOM.

* This transcript was compiled from uncorrected Closed Captioning.