G.8. Authorize the Veteran's Services Office to accept a $5,000.00 donation from Heldenfels Enterprises for financial assistance for Hays County Veteran's and amend the budget accordingly. INGALSBE/PRATHER

[G.8. Authorize the Veteran's Services Office to accept a $5,000.00 donation from Heldenfels Enterprises for financial assistance for Hays County Veteran's and amend the budget accordingly. INGALSBE/PRATHER]

WAS NECESSARY. >> THANK YOU, WE HAVE NOTED CORRECTIONS NOW CAN YOU GO AHEAD AND READ G 8 PLEASE?

>> AUTHORIZE THE VETERAN SERVICES OFFICE TO ACCEPT $5000 DONATION FROM ENTERPRISES FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR HAYS COUNTY VETERANS AND AMEND THE BUDGET ACCORDINGLY.

>> SO MOVED. >> SECOND.

>> GOOD MORNING JUDGE AND COMMISSIONERS. I WOULD LIKE TO INTRODUCE THE FOLKS TO COME JOIN US. THEY WILL BE DONATING A $5000 DONATION TO THE HOPE FOR HAYS PROGRAM, THE FUNDS ARE USED TO KEEP THE LIGHTS ON FOR VETERANS AND FAMILIES FOR UTILITY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, I WANT TO THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY DURING THIS TIME OF CHRISTMAS AND THE HOLIDAYS AND DONATIONS LIKE THIS 100% WILL GO TO HELP FOLKS IN THE COMMUNITY WHO ARE STRUGGLING AND I CANNOT THANK YOU ENOUGH FOR YOUR

GENEROSITY WE APPRECIATE IT. >> THANK YOU SO MUCH.

>> IT IS OUR PLEASURE WE ARE ABLE TO MAKE THIS CONTRIBUTION ON BEHALF OF THE VETERANS JUST TO BRIEFLY INTRODUCE MY TEAM, SUSAN ONE OF OUR VICE PRESIDENTS TRYING TO HIDE OVER THERE AND BE THE PHOTOGRAPHER, CONTROLLER AND U.S. ARMY VETERAN AND PRESIDENT AND CEO JOINING ME TODAY WE ARE HONORED TO SERVE THE LOCAL

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COMMUNITY AND COUNTY AND BEING A PART OF HAYS COUNTY SINCE 1982 WHAT IS THAT? 43 YEARS THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU HAVE DONE TO HELP US GROW THE BUSINESS AND HONOR OUR VETERANS.

>> THANK YOU SO MUCH WE JUST APPRECIATE THE CONTRIBUTION.

>> THANK YOU FOR BEING A WONDERFUL CORPORATE PARTNER AND NEIGHBOR TO HAYS COUNTY WE APPRECIATE ALL THAT YOU DO FOR THE COMMUNITY , SO THANK YOU VERY MUCH.

>> ALSO I WANT TO INTRODUCE OUR HOPE FOR HAYS PROGRAM AIR FORCE VETERANS WHO SERVED IN IRAQ AND WITH THE PROGRAM FROM TEXAS

STATE NOW RUNS THE PROGRAM . >> GOOD MORNING JUDGE AND COMMISSIONERS PROGRAM MANAGER HOPE FOR HAYS TBC GRANT WORKING TO KEY VETERANS AND FAMILIES STABLE ENTERING ACCESS TO UTILITIES, TRANSPORTATION AND GROCERIES WE ARE SAFEGUARDING ESSENTIAL NEEDS AND I WOULD LIKE TO THANK FOR THE CONTRIBUTION, IT IS MUCH NEEDED AND APPRECIATED AND THANK YOU FOR

YOUR SUPPORT. >> THANK YOU SO MUCH.

>> I JUST WANT TO SAY A FINAL THANK YOU TO VICKI, THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR EVERYTHING YOU HAVE DONE WITH THE COUNTY. YOU HAVE BEEN SUCH A GREAT HELP FOR ME, FOR SO MANY OTHER PEOPLE IN THE COUNTY YOU WILL BE MISSED, JUST WANT TO SAY ONE MORE TIME AND SCOTT I CANNOT THANK YOU AND CARMEN ENOUGH FROM THE AUDITOR OFFICE. WHAT YOU SEE IS THE TIP OF THE ICEBERG, THEY HELP MAKE PROGRAMS POSSIBLE SO, FROM THE AUDITOR'S OFFICE AND AT THE GRANTS DEPARTMENT SO MANY COUNTIES DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS BECAUSE THEY ARE INTIMIDATED TO THE WHOLE PROCESS. THANKFULLY WE HAVE A GRANT DEPARTMENT, TO HELP PUT IN OUR GRANT FOR THE UPCOMING YEAR SO I WENT TO THANK THE HAYS COUNTY TEAM FOR MAKING THIS POSSIBLE. SUSAN HAS BEEN A DEAR FRIEND AND A MENTOR, THANK YOU , SHE'S THE ONE THAT ARRANGED ALL OF THIS AND I CANNOT THANK YOU ENOUGH. A LOT OF ASPECTS OF THIS YOU HAVE ALWAYS BEEN A DEAR FRIEND AND MENTOR SO THANK YOU.

>> THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR SERVICE AND ALL YOU DO FOR HAYS COUNTY WE APPRECIATE YOU. WE WILL COME UP FOR A PICTURE I THINK THIS IS WORTHY OF A PICTURE. COMMISSIONER SMITH.

>> THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH, I KNOW YOU ALL KNOW VETERANS ARE VERY SPECIAL IN MY HEART AND I AM ALSO PLEASED , THE ANNOUNCEMENT CAME OUT THIS WEEK THAT HAS BEEN NAMED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SO, REALLY EXCITED TO HAVE YOU AS PART OF THAT AND WE HAVE COME

A LONG WAY. >> THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU DO THE VETERANS POPULATION IS ONE OF THE MOST UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS THAT WE HAVE SO I APPRECIATE YOU ALL STEPPING FORWARD AND PUTTING IN WORK AND EFFORT INTO SERVING THEM BECAUSE IT'S MOST DEFINITELY NEEDED, SO THANK YOU, YOUR DONATION WILL GO A LONG

WAY. APPRECIATE IT. >> THANK YOU FOR THE DONATION AND YOUR SUPPORT OF VETERANS AND THANK YOU FOR THE WORK YOU DO.

>> COME ON UP AND TAKE A PICTURE.

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>>> WE DID OPEN CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS ONE THROUGH 17 AS A BLOCK AND IF THERE ARE NO MORE QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS WE CAN

CALL THE ROLL PLEASE. >> COMMISSIONER HAMMER YES, COMMISSIONER COHEN YES, COMMISSIONER INGALSBE YES, COMMISSIONER SMITH YES AND JUDGE BECERRA

>> YES. >> NEXT WE WILL GO INTO ACTION ITEMS AS A NOTE ITEMS TWO THROUGH FIVE WERE DISCUSSED IN DETAIL LAST COURT AND AFTER REVIEWING NEGOTIATIONS, THEY ARE NOW READY TO CONSIDER EXECUTION OF THOSE ITEMS IF YOU WOULD OPEN

[I.1. Hold a public hearing to establish a "No Parking" zone along both sides of Rocky Ridge Trail. SMITH/A.JONES]

ITEM I 1. >> ESTABLISH A PUBLIC HEARING TO ESTABLISH A NO PARKING ZONE ALONG BOTH SIDES OF ROCKY RIDGE

TRAIL. >> WE ARE GOING TO OPEN UP THE PUBLIC HEARING. ANYONE HERE TO SPEAK FOR OR AGAINST THIS ITEM? IF NOT WE WILL CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. COMMISSIONER.

>> THANK YOU, MA'AM. THIS IS A NO PARKING ZONE AT THE REQUEST OF THE WATER, THE WATER BOARD THERE THEY HAD A RETENTION POND NEXT TO THE ROADWAY AND THERE HAS BEEN SOME PARKING IN THE ROADWAY OVER THE LAST FEW WEEKS. THERE HAS BEEN SOME LOSS OF FLUID AND THOSE KINDS OF THINGS FROM VEHICLES, NOT ENOUGH TO TRIGGER WHAT THE STATE WOULD HAVE ENFORCEMENT ON AND IT IS A DANGEROUS ROADWAY BECAUSE IT'S ON A CURVE, ON A HILL GETTING BEHIND A COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT SO THAT IS AT THE REQUEST OF THE WATER BOARD AND I FULLY SUPPORTED. WITH THAT I WILL MOVE FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE NO PARKING ZONE ALONG THE SIDES OF

ROCKY RIDGE TRAIL. >> MOTION AND SECOND?

>> MOTION AND SECOND ANY OTHER DISCUSSION? IF NOT CALL THE

ROLL. >> COMMISSIONER SMITH YES, COMMISSIONER HAMMER YES, COMMISSIONER INGALSBE YES, COMMISSIONER COHEN YES AND JUDGE BECERRA YES.

>> COMMISSIONER INGALSBE SORRY TO INTERRUPT, DO K-1? OKAY WE

[K.1. Discussion and possible action to appoint Aaron Jones as the Hays County Director of Transportation at grade 138, step 4 effective December 1, 2025. BECERRA/GRANJENO/DORSETT]

CAN OPEN K-1 PLEASE. >> DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO APPOINT AARON JONES AS HAYS COUNTY DIRECTOR OF TRANSPORTATION AT GRADE 138, STEP FOUR DECEMBER 1 GRADE 138,

STEP FOUR DECEMBER 1, 2025. >> SO MOVED.

>> SECOND. >> MOTION AND SECOND. ANY

COMMENTS? >> JUST CONGRATULATIONS.

>> FIRST OF ALL ONE OF THE HARDEST WORKING EMPLOYEES THAT WE HAVE GOES ABOVE AND BEYOND SOMETIMES AT 3:00 ARE YOU CRAZY GOES AND STOPS TO MAKE SURE EVERYTHING IS TAKEN CARE OF FOR THE ROADS SO I AM APPRECIATIVE OF AARON JONES AND I'M EXCITED FOR THIS ROLE AND EXCITED TO SEE WHAT YOU DO AT THE

TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT. >> CONGRATULATIONS AND I KNOW OUR EMPLOYEES ARE EXCITED AND I KNOW THE MORALE IN THE DEPARTMENT IS ON THE UPTAKE BECAUSE OF THE EMPLOYS WE HAVE

AN LEADERSHIP YOU PROVIDE. >> I AGREE, THANK YOU SO MUCH.

YOU ALWAYS ANSWER OUR CALLS AND WE REALLY APPRECIATE ALL THE WORK YOU DO AND REALLY LOOK FORWARD TO THE EXCITING THINGS COMING SO THANK YOU FOR YOUR LEADERSHIP ALL OF THESE YEARS AND WE APPRECIATE YOUR. ANY OTHER COMMENTS? CALL THE ROLL

PLEASE. >> COMMISSIONER SMITH YES, COMMISSIONER HAMMER YES, COMMISSIONER COHEN YES, COMMISSIONER INGALSBE YES, JUDGE BECERRA

>> YES. >> THANK YOU. OKAY IF WE CAN

[I.2. Discussion and possible action to authorize the execution of a Professional Services Agreement (2026-PSA-25) between Hays County and Binkley & Barfield, lnc.(DCCM) to provide design services for the Dairy Road Project in Precinct 1. INGALSBE/A.JONES ]

OPEN I-2. >> DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO AUTHORIZE EXECUTION OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT 2026-PSA-25 BETWEEN HAYS COUNTY AND HINCKLEY AND BARFIELD TO PROVIDE DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE DERRY ROAD

PROJECT PRECINCT 1. >> SO MOVED.

>> SECOND. >> THESE HAVE BEEN DISCUSSED IN DETAIL LAST COURT AND UP FOR POSSIBLE CONSIDERATION FOR EXECUTION AND IF THERE ARE NO FURTHER QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS.

CALL THE ROLL. >> COMMISSIONER INGALSBE YES, COMMISSIONER SMITH YES, COMMISSIONER COHEN YES,

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COMMISSIONER HAMMER YES AND JUDGE BECERRA YES.

[I.3. Discussion and possible action to authorize the execution of a Professional Services Agreement (2026-PSA-26) between Hays County and American Structurepoint, Inc. to provide Design services for the Bunton Lane/Heidenreich Lane/Grist Mill Road project in Precinct 1 and Precinct 2. INGALSBE/COHEN/A.JONES]

>> OKAY, I-3. >> I3 DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTION OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT (2026-PSA-26) BETWEEN HAYS COUNTY AND AMERICAN STRUCTUREPOINT, INC. TO PROVIDE DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE BUNTON LANE/HEIDENREICH LANE/GRIST MILL ROAD PROJECT IN PRECINCT 1 AND PRECINCT 2.

>> SO MOVED >> SECOND.

>> QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS IF NOT CALL THE ROLL.

>> COMMISSIONER HAMMER YES, COMMISSIONER INGALSBE YES,

[I.4. Discussion and possible action to authorize the execution of a Professional Services Agreement (2026-PSA-33) between Hays County and Doucet and Associates, Inc. to provide design services for the Darden Hill/CR 162 Phase 2 Project in Precinct 4. SMITH/A.JONES ]

COMMISSIONER SMITH YES, COMMISSIONER COHEN YES, JUDGE

BECERRA YES . >> OKAY I-4.

>> I4. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTION OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT (2026-PSA-33) BETWEEN HAYS COUNTY AND DOUCET AND ASSOCIATES, INC. TO PROVIDE DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE DARDEN HILL/CR 162 PHASE 2 PROJECT IN

PRECINCT 4. >> SO MOVED.

>> SECOND. >> QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS?

>> ONE CLARIFICATION, THIS IS CONTINUATION OF THE 2016 PROJECT THEY WERE INITIALLY SELECTED IN 2016 FOR THE PROJECT AND AGAIN THIS IS PHASE 2 OF A CONTINUING PROJECT.

>> THANK YOU. NO OTHER COMMENTS CALL THE ROLL.

>> COMMISSIONER SMITH YES, COMMISSIONER COHEN YES, COMMISSIONER HAMMER YES, COMMISSIONER INGALSBE YES, JUDGE

[I.5. Discussion and possible action to authorize the execution of a Professional Services Agreement (2026-PSA-30) between Hays County and Cobb, Fendley and Associates, Inc.to provide utility coordination services for the Centerpoint Road Overpass project in Precinct 3. HAMMER/A.JONES]

BECERRA YES. >> OKAY I-5.

>> I5. ÷DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTION OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT (2026-PSA-30) BETWEEN HAYS COUNTY AND COBB, FENDLEY AND ASSOCIATES, INC.TO PROVIDE UTILITY COORDINATION SERVICES FOR THE CENTERPOINT ROAD OVERPASS PROJECT IN PRECINCT 3.

>> SO MOVED >> SECOND.

>> COMMENTS OR QUESTIONS IF NOT CALL THE ROLL.

>> COMMISSIONER HAMMER YES, COMMISSIONER INGALSBE YES, COMMISSIONER SMITH YES, COMMISSIONER COHEN YES, JUDGE

BECERRA YES. >> OKAY. I-6.

[I.6. Discussion and possible action to accept the Performance Bond No. 0873578 for street and drainage improvements in the amount of $123,931.92 for 6 Creeks Phase 1 Section 15 Subdivision. HAMMER]

>> I-6. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO ACCEPT THE PERFORMANCE BOND NO. 0873578 FOR STREET AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS IN THE ÚA CREEKS PHASE 1 SECTION 15 SUBDIVISION.

>> SO MOVED. >> SECOND.

>> COMMISSIONER HAMMER. >> THIS HAS BEEN APPROVED WE JUST NEED FORMAL ACCEPTANCE OF A FISCAL A SURETY REQUIRED SO THIS IS IN AGREEMENT TO OUR ILA WITH THE CITY OF KYLE.

>> CALL THE ROLL PLEASE. >> COMMISSIONER COHEN YES, COMMISSIONER HAMMER YES, COMMISSIONER SMITH YES,

[G. CONSENT ITEMS (Part 2 of 2)]

COMMISSIONER INGALSBE YES, JUDGE BECERRA YES.

>> AND I'M LOOKING AT MY NOTE I THINK I FAILED TO ALLOW THE PUBLIC COMMENT TO BE READ AND THIS WAS REQUESTED FOR G 13.

PLEASE READ THAT. >> FROM HILLARY BURRIS, GOOD MORNING THANK YOU FOR CONTINUED WORK TO ADDRESS THE STRAY ANIMAL POPULATION IN EASTERN HAYS COUNTY, YOUR EFFORTS TO CARE FOR ANIMALS IN NEED AND SPEND TAXPAYER DOLLARS IS APPRECIATED MOVING FORWARD I URGE THE COURT TO ASSURE ANY PLAN INCLUDES A CENTRALIZED PET RESOURCE CENTER WITH THE PUBLIC VETERINARY CLINIC AND STRONG SHELTER DIVERSION PROGRAMS .

>> I HATE TO INTERRUPT BUT I THINK THAT WAS ALREADY RED.

>> SHE SENT ANOTHER. >> G 13.

>> ROAD MATERIALS? OKAY I'M SORRY. I APOLOGIZE.

>> THESE COMPONENTS ARE ESSENTIAL FOR SUSTAINABLE EFFECTIVE COUNTYWIDE SYSTEM. PRIMARY CONCERN IS THE CURRENT FUNDING STRUCTURE IF PART OF THE INVESTMENT IS USED TO BUILD A SHELTER WHERE WILL FUNDING COME FROM FOR THE PROGRAMS TO ASSURE LONG-STANDING POSITIVE OUTCOMES A FACILITY WITHOUT COVER HENCE A PROGRAMMING CAN UNINTENTIONALLY LEAD TO POOR OUTCOMES FOR ANIMALS AND A WASTE OF STAKEHOLDER FUNDS, I BELIEVE IT IS FISCALLY IRRESPONSIBLE TO MOVE FORWARD WITHOUT A FULL COUNTYWIDE PLAN HOW CAN WE COMMIT TO THE PLAN WITHOUT INSURING EQUITABLE FUNDING FOR THE WESTERN REGION. WHAT EXACTLY IS PLAN FOR WESTERN HAYS COUNTY AND HOW WILL THE NEEDS BE MET WHILE BEING UNIFIED WITH THE REST OF THE COUNTY, THANK YOU FOR CONSIDERING THESE QUESTIONS AS YOU SHAPE THE FUTURE OF

ANIMAL WELFARE. >> IT IS MY UNDERSTANDING WE'RE SUPPOSED TO GET AN UPDATE TO THE COURT ON DECEMBER 16 REGARDING THIS MATTER IS THAT CORRECT? THANK YOU. BEFORE WE MOVE ON I WANT TO GO AHEAD AND PULL ITEM KAY FOR. ALSO WE ARE PULLING L 2

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AND THREE. IN THE EVENT SOMEBODY IS HERE FOR THOSE ITEMS. AND THEN WE WILL NOW GO ON SUBDIVISIONS IF YOU WOULD OPEN J

[J.1. Hold a Public Hearing for the Urbina Addition Part of lot 2 Replat. INGALSBE/PACHECO]

1 PLEASE. >> PUBLIC HEARING -- J-1. HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE URBINA ADDITION PART OF LOT

2 REPLAT. >> I WILL OPEN UP THE PUBLIC HEARING. AND HE WENT SPEAK FOR OR AGAINST THE ITEM? IF NOT I

WILL CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. >> THANK YOU COMMISSIONER. THE LOT 2 REPLIED IS A SUBDIVISION ACROSS 4.081 ACRES FOR WATER FOR THE SUBDIVISION GO FORTH WATER SUPPLY WITH WASTEWATER TREATED BY INDIVIDUAL ON-SITE SEWAGE FACILITIES. AS OF NOW THERE IS NO FURTHER ACTION AND THE SUBDIVISION WILL BE BROUGHT BACK IN A FUTURE COURT TODAY FOR CONSIDERATION.

>> NO ACTION ON THIS ITEM. IF YOU WILL OPEN J 2.

[J.2. PLN-2534-NP; Ratify Approval of the Waterstone, Unit 1-B, Final Plat. INGALSBE/PACHECO]

>> J-2. PLN-2534-NP; RATIFY APPROVAL OF THE WATERSTONE, UNIT

1-B, FINAL PLAT. >> SO MOVED .

>> SECOND. >> WATERSTONE UNIT ONE B FINAL PLAT IS ACROSS APPROXIMATELY 44.57 ACRES ALONG WATERSTONE BOULEVARD IN KYLE PRECINCT 1 SUBDIVISION WASTEWATER WILL BE ACCOMPLISHED AND THE ACTION REQUESTED BY THE BOARD TODAY IS TO RATIFY THE ADMINISTERED OF APPROVAL OF WATER UNIT ONE B.

>> STAFF RECOMMENDATION ANY QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS? IF NOT

CALL THE ROLL. >> COMMISSIONER SMITH YES , COMMISSIONER HAMMER YES, COMMISSIONER COHEN YES, COMMISSIONER INGALSBE YES, JUDGE BECERRA YES.

[J.3. PLN-2712-NP; Ratify Approval for the Waterstone, Unit D-2, Final Plat. INGALSBE/PACHECO ]

>> J 3 PLEASE. >> J3. PLN-2712-NP; RATIFY APPROVAL FOR THE WATERSTONE, UNIT D-2,

FINAL PLAT. >> THANK YOU, THE WATERSTONE UNIT FINAL PLAT 45 LOT SUBDIVISION ACROSS THE PARK 15.97 ACRES THIS IS IN KYLE PRECINCT 1 SIMILAR TO THE SUBDIVISION ABOVE WATER AND WASTEWATER IS ACCOMPLISHED BY THE CITY OF KYLE UTILITIES THE ONLY ACTION IS TO RATIFY THE ADMINISTRATIVE APPROVAL OF WATERSTONE UNIT D 2 PUBLIC PLAT.

>> COMMENTS OR QUESTIONS ON THIS ITEM? CALL THE ROLL PLEASE.

>> COMMISSIONER INGALSBE YES, COMMISSIONER SMITH YES, COMMISSIONER SMITH YES, COMMISSIONER COHEN YES.

>> JUDGE BECERRA YES. >> K 2.

[K.2. Discussion and possible action on an Order authorizing the issuance of the "Hays County, Texas Special Assessment Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2025 (La Cima Public Improvement District Major Improvement Project)"; approving and authorizing an Indenture of Trust, a Bond Purchase Agreement, a Limited Offering Memorandum, a Continuing Disclosure Agreement, an updated Service and Assessment Plan, and other documents in connection therewith. The Bonds are payable from special assessments levied on the property within the La Cima Public Improvement District and not from ad valorem taxes or other revenues of the County. HAMMER ]

[K.3. Discuss and take possible action on an Order authorizing the issuance of the "Hays County, Texas Special Assessment Revenue Bonds, Series 2025 (La Cima Public Improvement District Neighborhood Improvement Area #3 Project)"; approving and authorizing an Amended and Restated Indenture of Trust, a Bond Purchase Agreement, a Limited Offering Memorandum, a Continuing Disclosure Agreement, an updated Service and Assessment Plan, and other documents in connection therewith. The Bonds are payable from special assessments levied on the property within Neighborhood Improvement Area #3 of the La Cima Public Improvement District and not from ad valorem taxes or other revenues of the County. HAMMER]

>> DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ORDER AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF THE HAYS COUNTY TEXAS SPECIAL ASSESSMENT REVENUE REFUNDING BOND SERIES 2025 PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT MAJOR IMPROVEMENT PROJECT APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING TRUST OF ON PURCHASE AGREEMENT LIMITED OFFERING MEMORANDUM CONTINUING DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT UPDATED SERVICE AND ASSESSMENT PLAN AND OTHER DOCUMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH. BONDS ARE PAYABLE FROM SPECIAL ASSISTANCE ON THE PROPERTY WITHIN THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NOT FROM AD VALOREM TAXES OR OTHER REVENUES

OF THE COUNTY. >> SO MOVED.

>> SECOND. >> GOOD MORNING. SPECIALIZED PUBLIC FINANCE. IF IT IS ALL RIGHT WITH YOU MY COMMENTS WILL TOUCH ON THE PRICING OF BOTH K 2 AND 3 AND I WILL TURN IT OVER TO JULIA YOUR BOND COUNCIL TO WALK YOUTHROUGH OFFICIAL STEPS.

>> WOULD YOU LIKE US TO OPEN K 3 ALSO PLEASE?

>> K 3.

DISCUSS AND TAKE POSSIBLE ACTION ON AN ORDER AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF THE ÊHAYS COUNTY, TEXAS SPECIAL ASSESSMENT REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2025 (LA CIMA PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT AREA #3 PROJECT)Î; APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING AN AMENDED AND RESTATED INDENTURE OF TRUST, A BOND PURCHASE AGREEMENT, A LIMITED OFFERING MEMORANDUM, A CONTINUING DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT, AN UPDATED SERVICE AND ASSESSMENT PLAN, AND OTHER DOCUMENTS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH. THE BONDS ARE PAYABLE FROM SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS LEVIED ON THE PROPERTY WITHIN NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT AREA #3 OF THE LA CIMA PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT AND NOT FROM AD VALOREM TAXES OR OTHER REVENUES OF

>> GREAT, THANK YOU. AS MENTIONED BOTH OF THESE BONDS WERE SOLD YESTERDAY THE PRICING TOOK PLACE YESTERDAY AFTERNOON BY FMS BOND, PRESENT TODAY AS WELL THE PRICE WENT SMOOTHLY WITH ORDERS SIMILAR BETWEEN 1.1 AND 1.6 TIMES THE AMOUNT OF

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BONDS THAT THE COUNTY WAS OFFERING SO IT WAS A STRONG SHOWING. THE MASTER PERMIT AREA WAS 12,251,000 WITH A TRUE INTEREST COST OF 5.79% ON THE NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT AREA BONDS OF NUMBER THREE , THE AMOUNT WAS 4,495,000 AT A TRUE INTEREST COST OF 5.5% AND THAT IS PRODUCING THE ORIGINAL BONDS THAT WERE SOLD JUST OVER 7.1% SO THAT IS PRODUCING $686,000 IN SAVINGS FOR THOSE ASSESSMENTS OVER THAT PERIOD OF TIME. AS WAS NOTED IMPORTANT TO NOTE THESE ARE NOT SECURED BY AD VALOREM PROPERTY TAX OF THE COUNTY IT IS 100% ASSESSMENT OF THE AREA.

WITH THAT I WILL BE GLAD TO ANSWER QUESTIONS ON THE PRICING

AND TURN IT OVER . >> IN QUESTION SO FAR?

>> NO. >> GOOD MORNING JULIA HOUSTON YOUR BOND COUNCIL. WE ARE COMING BACK TO YOU TODAY ON THE PRICING WE TOUCHED BRIEFLY WHEN WE APPROVED THE LIMITED OFFERING MEMORANDUM FROM NOVEMBER 18 FINAL DOCUMENTS WERE SENT TO THE COUNTY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE LATE YESTERDAY AFTERNOON PRICING ALL OF THOSE DOCUMENTS HAVE BEEN COMPLETED I DO HAVE A COMPLETE SET IF ANYONE WOULD LIKE TO LOOK AT THEM, ONE ISSUE THAT HAS COME UP IS THE JUDGE IS NOT HERE TODAY SO PROCEDURALLY, WE WILL NEED SOME MOTION WHEN, IF YOU CHOOSE TO PROVE THIS THAT ALLOWS COMMISSIONER INGALSBE AS THE PRESIDING OFFICER TO ASSIGN CERTAIN DOCUMENTS THAT NEED TO BE EXECUTED TODAY LIKE THE BOND PURCHASE AGREEMENT, THE ORDER AND INSTRUCTIONS TO THE TRUSTEE ON CALLING MAJOR IMPROVEMENT 2015 BONDS. WHAT YOU HAVE HERE IS THE ORDER AND THE ORDER APPROVES THE INDENTURE WITH YOUR TRUSTEE, THIS IS HOW ALL THE BONDS ARE SET UP, THE TRUSTEE IS YOUR PAY AGENT FOR THESE BONDS MONEY WILL FLOW TO THE ASSESSMENT WHEN COLLECTED BY THE TAX ASSESSOR AND COLLECTOR OFFICE FLOWING THROUGH TO THE WATERFALL OUTLINED WHERE DEBT SERVICE WILL GET PAID , FOR THE MAJOR IMPROVEMENT BONDS THE RESERVE AND WHAT WE CALL THE ADDITIONAL RESERVE ACCOUNT BECAUSE THERE ARE DELINQUENT PAYING FROM HOMEOWNERS WHERE THE FUNDS COULD SLIP IN TWO PAYMENTS UNTIL THOSE CAN BE COLLECTED WILL ALL BE FUNDED AT CLOSING ON YOUR IMPROVEMENT AREA THREE BONDS , THE RESERVE WILL BE FULLY FUNDED WITH TRADITIONAL RESERVES , BUT THE ADDITIONAL INTEREST ACCOUNT FOR DELINQUENT PAYMENTS FROM HOMEOWNERS WOULD GET PAID OVERTIME FROM THE COLLECTION OF WHAT WE CALL ADDITIONAL INTEREST, THE STATUTE ALLOWS 50 BASIS POINTS ABOVE AND BEYOND THE INTEREST RATE ON THE BONDS TO BE COLLECTED ANNUALLY ON OUTSTANDING ASSESSMENTS AND THAT IS GOING TO RUN THE ADDITIONAL INTEREST ACCOUNT FOR THE DELINQUENT PAYMENTS. YOU ARE ALSO APPROVING AN UPDATE TO SERVICE AND ASSESSMENT PLANS BASED ON PRICING BECAUSE THEY WERE ESTIMATES BASED ON YOUR REIMBURSEMENT AMOUNTS IN THE OFFERING DOCUMENT AND ALSO A SEPARATE CONTINUING DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT TO MEET REQUIREMENTS UNDER SEC RULES.

>> OKAY WONDERFUL. QUESTIONS ? >> DO YOU HAVE A COPY OF THE MOTION? WOULD YOU WANT ME TO WING IT?

>> I THINK I'M SORRY, I KNOW YOU ARE TAKING HER PLACE DID SHE

PROVIDE ANY FORMAL MOTION? >> VERBAL AUTHORIZATION.

>> MOVE TO A POINT COMMISSIONER INGLESBY AS THE PRESIDING BODY

FOR APPROVAL. FOR SIGNATURE. >> OKAY. SO, THAT IS ON K 2 AND

3. OKAY MOTION AND A SECOND? >> I SECOND AND TO AUTHORIZE HER TO RESIDE ALL RELEVANT DOCUMENTS.

>> OKAY IS THAT SUFFICIENT? I KNOW WE TOOK THEM SEPARATELY SO IS THAT MOTION SUFFICIENT FOR BOTH ITEMS TO APPROVE? OKAY. SO

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IF THERE ARE NO FURTHER COMMENTS OR QUESTIONS CALL THE ROLL

PLEASE ON K 2 AND 3. >> COMMISSIONER HAMMER YES, COMMISSIONER INGALSBE YES, COMMISSIONER SMITH YES, COMMISSIONER COHEN YES, JUDGE BECERRA YES.

>> I HAVE THE PACKET. >>

>> I WOULD MOVE TO AUTHORIZE COMMISSIONER INGALSBE AS THE ACTING OFFICER TO SIGN ALL DOCUMENTS.

>> MOTION AND SECOND ON THAT MOTION CALL THE ROLL PLEASE.

>> COMMISSIONER COHEN YES, COMMISSIONER SMITH YES, COMMISSIONER INGALSBE YES, COMMISSIONER HAMMER YES, JUDGE

BECERRA YES. >> OKAY, THANK YOU. WE ARE GOING TO MOVE SOME ITEMS UP IF YOU OPEN K 9 PLEASE.

[K.9. Discussion and possible action to re-appoint Dr. John Turner, MD as the Local Health Authority for Hays County and Medical Director of the Hays County Health Department for two (2) years, and authorize the execution of a Professional Services Agreement (2026-PSA-40) for services related therewith. BECERRA/GONZALES]

>> CANINE DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO RE-APPOINT DR. JOHN TURNER, MD AS THE LOCAL HEALTH AUTHORITY FOR HAYS COUNTY AND MEDICAL DIRECTOR OF THE HAYS COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT FOR TWO (2) YEARS, AND AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTION OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT (2026-PSA-40) FOR SERVICES RELATED THEREWITH

>> SO MOVED. >> SECOND.

>> MR. GONZALEZ. >> HAYS COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR. THIS IS AN APPOINTMENT THE HEALTH DIRECTOR MAKES EVERY TWO YEARS WITH THE APPROVAL OF COMMISSIONERS COURT DR. TURNER HAS SERVED US WELL AS THE HEALTH AUTHORITY AND MEDICAL DIRECTOR SERVING OVER PUBLIC HEALTH INCIDENTS AND PROVIDING REALLY GREAT SUPPORT TO ARE -- OUR PUBLIC HEALTHY CLINICS SO HE IS REAPPOINTED AS THE HEALTH AUTHORITY AND MEDICAL DIRECTOR.

>> QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS ON THE ITEM IF NOT CALL THE ROLL.

>> COMMISSIONER HAMMER YES, COMMISSIONER INGALSBE YES, COMMISSIONER SMITH YES, COMMISSIONER COHEN YES, JUDGE

BECERRA YES. >> OKAY K THAN -- 10.

[K.10. Discussion and possible action to appoint Kaitlyn Ledesma, Animal Welfare Services Coordinator, to the City of San Marcos Animal Shelter Advisory Committee for a 3-year term. INGALSBE/COHEN/GONZALES ]

>> DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO APPOINT KAITLYN LEDESMA, NIMAL WELFARE SERVICES COORDINATOR, TO THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS ANIMAL SHELTER ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR A 3-YEAR TERM.

>> SO MOVED. >> SECOND.

>> MR. GONZALEZ. >> MATTHEW GONZALEZ HAYS COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR. APPOINTING ANIMAL WELFARE SERVICES COORDINATOR TO THE ANIMAL SHELTER ADVISORY COMMITTEE I WOULD LIKE TO GIVE A THANK YOU TO THOSE WHO PREVIOUSLY SERVED IN THIS CAPACITY FOR US IN THE COUNTY REALLY SERVING AS A BRIDGE BETWEEN THE CITY AND US AND ANIMAL EFFORTS, WE ARE HAPPY TO OFFER THE APPOINTMENT DUE TO HER RELATIONSHIP WITH THE CITY AND DIFFERENT ANIMAL ORGANIZATIONS WITHIN THE COUNTY AND WE BELIEVE SHE WOULD BE BEST SUITED TO REPRESENT THE COUNTY MOVING ITEMS FORWARD.

>> THANK YOU, QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS ON THIS ITEM? WE APPRECIATE SERVICES THAT , THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST TO SERVE ON THIS COMMITTEE. IF THERE ARE NO FURTHER QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS

PLEASE CALL THE ROLL. >> COMMISSIONER INGALSBE YES, COMMISSIONER HAMMER YES, COMMISSIONER COHEN YES, COMMISSIONER SMITH YES, JUDGE BECERRA YES.

[K.11. Discussion and possible action to appoint the Health Department Director, Matthew Gonzales, MHA, or his designated proxy to the Core Four Partnership Policy Group. SMITH/GONZALES ]

>> OKAY, K 11. >> K 11.

DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO APPOINT THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR, MATTHEW GONZALES, MHA, OR HIS DESIGNATED PROXY TO THE CORE FOUR PARTNERSHIP POLICY GROUP.

>> SO MOVED. >> SECOND.

>> MATTHEW GONZALEZ HAYS COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR. THE PARTNERSHIP IS BETWEEN SAN MARCUS, HAYS COUNTY, TEXAS STATE AND THE CITY OF SAN MARCUS, THE POLICY GROUP IS MADE OF EXECUTIVE MEMBERS OF EACH OF THOSE ENTITIES ELECTED AND/OR EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS AND PREVIOUSLY WE HAD THE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH COORDINATOR APPOINTED AND THE RECENT MEETING THEY INFORMED US WE COULD HAVE PEOPLE ATTEND BY PROXY SO COMMISSIONER SMITH PREVIOUSLY FILL THE ROLE AND I ASKED IF HE COULD SPONSOR IT BUT I WILL HAVE THE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH COORDINATOR AS MY PROXY

TO ATTEND THE MEETINGS. >> GOOD EXPLANATION. I ENJOYED

[K.21. Discussion and possible action to appoint the Hays County Behavioral Health Coordinator to the Hill Country MHDD Board of Trustees. SMITH ]

SERVING IN THE PAST. >> CALL THE ROLL PLEASE.

>> COMMISSIONER COHEN YES, COMMISSIONER SMITH YES, COMMISSIONER INGALSBE YES, COMMISSIONER HAMMER YES, JUDGE

BECERRA YES. >> K 21 PLEASE.

>> K 21.

DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO APPOINT THE HAYS COUNTY BEHAVIORAL ACTION TO APPOINT THE HAYS COUNTY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH COORDINATOR TO THE HILL COUNTRY MHDD BOARD OF TRUSTEES.

>> SO MOVED. >> SECOND.

>> OKAY COMMISSIONER. >> THANK YOU, THIS IS OPPORTUNITY AS YOU KNOW WE SIT ON THE BEHAVIORAL ANALYSIS TEAM

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AND THE DIRECT COORDINATION BETWEEN COUNTY EMPLOYEE WITH MH DD AND THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OR PARDON ME HILL COUNTRY MH DD AND THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES IS PERTINENT TO THE ONGOING CONVERSATION ON NOT ONLY A POSSIBLE FUTURE FACILITY , BUT THE COORDINATION OF ALL EFFORTS. I DON'T KNOW IF THERE'S ANYTHING ELSE MATTHEW WOULD LIKE TO ADD.

>> I CAN TALK ABOUT THE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH COORDINATOR QUALIFICATIONS. IT IS NOT IN THE BACKUP. DR. V HILL JOINED US IN AUGUST AND SHE RECENTLY RECEIVED HER DOCTORATE IN COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND LEADERSHIP FOCUSING ON COMMUNITY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SO YOU KNOW SHE IS REALLY GROWING IN THE COUNTY, HAS BECOME FAMILIAR WITH DIFFERENT MENTAL HEALTH AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PARTNERS AND WE BELIEVE THROUGH THAT SHE WILL BE A GOOD REPRESENTATIVE FOR THIS TO GIVE A LITTLE BACKGROUND ON THE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH COORDINATOR AS YOU ARE CONSIDERING THOSE.

>> THANK YOU FOR THE SERVICE OF SERVING IN THE PAST IN THIS

ROLL. >> THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES WHO CURRENTLY SERVE ON THAT BOARD .

>> THE BOARD IS COMPRISED OF EITHER COUNTY JUDGES OR COUNTY

COMMISSIONERS. >> USUALLY ELECTED'S?

>> CORRECT. WITHIN THE PAST FIVE YEARS WE HAVE NOT HAD AN

ELECTED. >> SO WE MOVING TO HAVE ELECTED

SIT ON THE BOARD? >> AT THE MOMENT IT IS A STAFF POSITION CREATED BY THE COURT IN 23 TO FILL THE CAPACITY AS

MENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH. >> AS A COUNTY IT WOULD HELP IF

WE HAD AN ELECTIVE TO SERVE. >> I DON'T HAVE AN OBJECTION TO THAT. I HAVE THE CONVERSATION WITH THE FORMER COMMISSIONER WHEN HE WAS HERE. AT THAT POINT HE ASKED IF I WOULD BE WILLING TO SERVE ON IT AND I DID NOT HAVE THE TIME. IF IT MAKES THE REST OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT, IF YOU WANT TO HAVE AN ELECTED I WOULD BE MORE THAN HAPPY TO SERVE IN THAT ROLE THROUGH THE END OF MY TERM BUT I DON'T KNOW IF ANYONE ELSE WOULD HAVE INTEREST. I THINK WE HAVE TO HAVE A MORE ACTIVE ROLE IN THAT.

>> I THINK IT WOULD HELP HAYS COUNTY AS A WHOLE IF WE DID.

>> CAN I INTERJECT? JORDAN HAS BEEN COMMUNICATING WITH ME ABOUT THIS. APPARENTLY WHO WAS CURRENTLY THERE WAS LAST TO SERVE A TERM WHICH WOULD'VE ENDED AUGUST 2022. IT IS A FOUR-YEAR TERM AND BY GENERAL ACQUIESCENCE HE HAS CONTINUED TO SERVE BEYOND EXPIRATION OF THE TERM HE WAS APPOINTED TO. JORDAN IS SUGGESTING SOMEONE SHOULD BE APPOINTED TO SERVE THE REMAINDER OF THE CURRENT TERM WHICH WOULD END IN AUGUST IN AUGUST 2026 AND AT THAT POINT A NEW PERSON WOULD BE APPOINTED FOR THE FULL

FOUR-YEAR TERM. >> OKAY BECAUSE THE AGENDA ITEM IS , YOU KNOW WE HAVE TO APPOINT THE HAYS COUNTY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH COORDINATOR CAN WE GO AHEAD AND APPOINT SOMEONE ELSE BECAUSE IT IS NAMED IN THE AGENDA ITEM WOULD BE TO BRING IT

BACK? >> TO BE SAFE WE WOULD HAVE TO BRING IT SEPARATE AGENDA ITEM NAMING THE PERSON THE COURT

INTENDS TO APPOINT. >> HAPPY TO PULL THE ITEM AND

BRING IT BACK. >> WE WILL PULL K 21 AND COME BACK ON THE 16TH. ALL RIGHT. ANY OTHER ITEMS WE NEED TO PULL UP FOR CONSIDERATION PRIOR TO GOING DOWN THE LIST?

>> THE JUDGE IS HERE ON K 19. >> IF YOU WOULD OPEN K 19.

[K.19. Discussion and possible action to establish one new Court Caseworker, grade 116 effective January 1, 2026; and authorize equipment purchases for the new DWI & Drug Specialty Courts within the District Court & County Courts at Law and amend the budget accordingly. BECERRA/INGALSBE/HALL]

>> DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO ESTABLISH ONE NEW COURT CASE WORK GRADE 116 EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2026 AUTHORIZE EQUIPMENT PURCHASES FOR THE NEW DWI AND DRUG SPECIALTY COURTS WITHIN THE DISTRICT COURT AND COUNTY COURT OF LAW AND AMEND THE BUDGET ACCORDINGLY.

>> SO MOVED. >> SECOND.

>> FOR DISCUSSION. >> GOOD MORNING THANK YOU DISTRICT JUDGE BACK ON APRIL 8 OF THIS YEAR COUNTY COURT AT LAW JUDGE AND I WERE HERE SEEKING RESOLUTION FOR THE COMMISSIONERS TO APPROVE THE CREATION OF THE DWI COURT AND DRUG COURT SPECIALTY PROGRAM TARGETED AT NONVIOLENT OFFENDERS WITH SUBSTANCE ABUSE DISORDERS PROPOSING A SPECIALTY COURT TO PROVIDE TREATMENT ALTERNATIVES TO TRY TO GET THESE FOLKS OFF,

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AWAY FROM THEIR HABIT AND ENHANCE PUBLIC SAFETY AND ALSO DEAL WITH THESE INDIVIDUALS THAT HAVE DRUG AND ALCOHOL RELATED OFFENSES, NONVIOLENT OFFENDERS TO STOP THE PATTERN OF BEHAVIOR THAT THEY ARE EMBROILED IN. SINCE THAT TIME WE HAVE BEEN WORKING ALONG WITH THE DAS OFFICE TO DEVELOP GUIDELINES AND POLICIES AND PROCEDURES AND SO FORTH . WE HAD TO SUBMIT THOSE TO THE STATE OFFICE OF COURT ADMINISTRATION FOR APPROVAL AND REGISTRATION BEFORE WE COULD GO ANY FURTHER AND IMPLEMENT THOSE , THAT APPROVAL WE RECEIVED NOVEMBER 20. NOW WE ARE READY TO ROLL IT OUT AND THE BUDGET ITEM THAT HAS BEEN SUBMITTED IS FOR THE CREATION OF A COURT DWI AND DRUG COURT CASE MANAGER AND ALSO FOR THE CERTAIN EQUIPMENT FOR THE PROGRAM TO SUPPORT THE OPERATION OF THE COURTS AND IDENTIFYING INDIVIDUALS , MANAGING THE RESOURCES , COORDINATING TREATMENT PROVIDERS AND SO FORTH.

>> OKAY. SO, WE ARE COMFORTABLE MOVING FORWARD WITH THIS?

>> I BELIEVE MR. COX FROM THE DAS OFFICE WANTED TO SPEAK.

>> GREG COX, FIRST ASSISTANT. OUR OFFICE HAS BEEN INVOLVED IN THE CREATION OF THIS BECAUSE BASICALLY THE WAY PEOPLE GET INTO THE PROGRAMS EITHER FELONY DRUG COURT OR DWI WILL BE THE RESULT OF A NEGOTIATED PROCESS WITH DEFENSE COUNCIL. WE ARE FULLY SUPPORTIVE OF THE PROGRAM , BUT WE HAD A MEETING YESTERDAY THE JUDGE WAS INVOLVED AND THERE ARE SOME CONCERNS THAT THIS POSITION MAY NOT BE THE RIGHT POSITION AND WE THINK THERE NEEDS TO BE A LITTLE MORE FLUSHING OUT EXACTLY WHAT THE NEEDS OF THE PROGRAM ARE TO BE SERVING BOTH COURTS, THE DRUG COURT AND DWI COURT. BASED ON THAT JUDGE KEY MAY BE IN AGREEMENT THAT WE SHOULD SLOW DOWN A LITTLE BIT HAVE MORE MEETINGS INCLUDING THE JUDGE TO TALK THROUGH THE OPTIONS BEFORE

AUTHORIZING THIS POSITION. >> IT IS TRUE WHEN WE CAME HERE TOGETHER IN APRIL WE ENVISIONED ONE QUART PROGRAM THAT IS STILL THE VISION, SINCE THEN WE HAVE DETERMINED I WOULD DO FELONY DRUG COURT AND THE JUDGE WOULD DO MISDEMEANOR DWI WITHOUT ANY EXCHANGE OF CASES. I DON'T HAVE A STRONG FEELING ABOUT MATTHEW HAMMONS IS HERE DWI AND DRUG COURT FACILITATOR I BELIEVE JUDGE HALL HAS A PROPOSAL THAT YOU WILL BE HEARING ABOUT TAKING HIM TO DRUG COURT ADMINISTRATOR. THE FACILITATOR WOULD ASSIST AND I DON'T HAVE ANY STRONG FEELING. THE REQUEST IS THAT THE POSITION BE FILLED AS OF JANUARY 1 IF WE NEED TO HAVE MORE DISCUSSIONS I AM HAPPY TO DO THAT OR GO FORWARD TODAY. I LEARNED YESTERDAY IN TALKING WITH THE DAS OFFICE THEY HAD A LITTLE CONCERN ABOUT THE ALLOCATION OF DUTIES AND WHO WOULD BE DOING WHAT AND IT IS NOT CRYSTAL CLEAR IN MY MIND.

IT'S UP TO YOU ALL. >> WAS THE FURTHER COMMENT? FROM

THE DAS OFFICE? >> HI COMMISSIONERS DIVISION CHIEF WITH THE HAYS COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY OFFICE SPECIFICALLY OVER SPECIALTY COURTS AND THE DIVERSION PROGRAMS I JOINED THE JUDGE I THINK THESE PROGRAMS ARE GREAT AND I CANNOT WAIT TO SEE THEM START AND I THINK WE PROBABLY NEED A LITTLE MORE DISCUSSION ABOUT THE ABSOLUTE BEST TO USE OF THIS PROPOSED ROLE. WANT TO BE GOOD STEWARDS WITH THE COUNTY FINANCE SORRY JUST RAN UP THE STAIRS. AND IT IS COLD SORRY. WE WANT TO BE GOOD STEWARDS OF THE COUNTY FINANCES BUT WE ALSO WANT TO MAKE SURE WE PUT THEM IN THE BEST USE SO THAT'S OUR

POSITION. >> DO YOU THINK A WEEK OR SO FOR DECEMBER 16 COURT IS ENOUGH TIME?

>> YES, DEFINITELY. NOT SOMETHING TO GO INTO THE NEW

YEAR. >> WE WILL GO AHEAD AND TABLE THE ITEM AND BRING IT BACK ON THE 16TH IF THAT'S OKAY. ALL RIGHT. THANK YOU.

[K.13. Discussion and possible action to execute a Professional Services Agreement (2026-PSA-40) between Hays County and HDR Architecture, Inc. for design services related to the Eastside Campus Building with a not to exceed amount of $4, 125,000.00 and amend the budget accordingly. COHEN/INGALSBE/HUNT ]

>> IF YOU WOULD OPEN K 13 PLEASE.

>> DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO EXECUTE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT (2026-PSA-40) BETWEEN HAYS COUNTY AND HDR ARCHITECTURE, INC. FOR DESIGN SERVICES RELATED TO THE EASTSIDE CAMPUS BUILDING WITH A NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $4,125,000.00 AND AMEND THE BUDGET ACCORDINGLY.

>> SO MOVED. >> SECOND.

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>> SO, THIS IS THE AGREEMENT FOR THE DESIGN WORK, THEY ARE HERE AS WELL AND WE WANT TO ADD ANYTHING? APPROVAL OF THE

CONTRACT. >> REALLY HAPPY TO GET THIS GOING, THE DESIGN FOR THE EASTSIDE CAMPUS SO, THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR ALL OF YOUR WORK AND WE LOOK FORWARD TO CONTINUED WORK AND A BEAUTIFUL BUILDING ARE THERE ANY COMMENTS OR QUESTIONS?

>> I HAD A COUPLE OF COMMENTS. THERE'S A LOT OF TALK AND SPECULATION REGARDING WHAT IS THE EASTSIDE CAMPUS GOING TO BE HOLDING, WHAT SERVICES ARE NOT OFFERED IN SAN MARCUS, ALL THE DIFFERENT THINGS SO I HAD A COUPLE CONSTITUENTS REACH OUT WHO WERE CONCERNED ABOUT THE SATELLITE OFFICE BEING MORE HEFTY THAN THE SAN MARCUS LOCATIONS AND I THINK CLARIFICATION SO I REACHED OUT AND TAMMY GAVE ME A LIST OF THINGS ON THE EASTSIDE CAMPUS SO JUST FOR THE PUBLIC IT WILL INCLUDE SATELLITE OFFICES MEANING COUNTY FUNCTIONS WILL STILL BE HERE IN SAN MARCUS WITH SATELLITE OFFICES FOR COMMISSIONERS PRECINCT IN SAN MARCUS WITH SATELLITE OFFICES FOR COMMISSIONERS PRECINCT 1 AND TWO ADULT PROBATION CONSTABLE PRECINCT 2 COUNTY CLERK DEVELOPMENT SERVICES POLLING LOCATIONS FACILITIES AND RESOURCE, HEALTH DEPARTMENT, JUSTICE OF THE PEACE PRECINCT 2, JUVENILE PROBATION, OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES, COUNTY MINNESOTA, SHERIFF OFFICE, TAX OFFICE AND VETERAN SERVICES AND THESE ARE ALL SATELLITE OFFICES

NOT RELOCATIONS. >> I WOULD CLARIFY JP PRECINCT 2

, PLACE 2. >> OKAY, YES. WE FELT AS WE HAD CONVERSATIONS IN THE PAST IT IS IMPORTANT TO BRING SERVICES EAST OF I-35 WHICH WE HAVE NONE CURRENTLY SO THAT IS CORRECT, THE MAJORITY OF THOSE MAJOR SERVICES WILL STAY IN THE COUNTY SEAT. IF THERE ARE NO FURTHER COMMENTS OR QUESTIONS IF YOU

CALL ROLL PLEASE. >> COMMISSIONER HAMMER YES, COMMISSIONER SMITH YES, COMMISSIONER INGALSBE YES, COMMISSIONER HAMMER , COMMISSIONER COHEN I BEG YOUR PARDON, YES, JUDGE BECERRA YES.

>> OKAY. SO WE WILL GO BACK IN ORDER CARY 5 PLEASE.

[K.5. Discussion and possible action to authorize the acceptance of a grant award from the Texas Bar Foundation in the amount of $10,000.00 and amend the budget accordingly. COHEN/BOUTTE/BROWN ]

>> K 5 DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO AUTHORIZE THE ACCEPTANCE OF A GRANT AWARD FROM THE TEXAS BAR FOUNDATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,000.00 AND AMEND THE BUDGET ACCORDINGLY. ACCEPTANCE OF AN

AWARD. >> OKAY PLEASE CALL THE ROLL.

>> COMMISSIONER HAMMER YES, COMMISSIONER INGALSBE YES, COMMISSIONER SMITH YES, COMMISSIONER COHEN YES, JUDGE

BECERRA YES >> OKAY K 6.

[K.6. Discussion and possible action to accept a Proposal from Water & Earth Technologies (WET) related to repairs to the Flasher Pole # 1 at Jacobs Well and Cypress Creek; authorize a discretionary exemption pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Ch. 262.024 (a)(7)(D). HAMMER/M.JONES ]

>> K 6.

DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO ACCEPT A PROPOSAL FROM WATER & EARTH TECHNOLOGIES (WET) RELATED TO REPAIRS TO THE FLASHER POLE # 1 AT JACOBS WELL AND CYPRESS CREEK; AUTHORIZE A DISCRETIONARY EXEMPTION PURSUANT TO TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE

CH. 262.024 (A)(7)(D). >> SO MOVE.

>> SECOND. >> THERE WAS A VEHICULAR ACCIDENT THAT DAMAGED ONE OF THE TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS SO THIS IS

REPLACEMENT FOR IT. >> CALL THE ROLL.

>> COMMISSIONER COHEN YES, COMMISSIONER SMITH YES, COMMISSIONER INGALSBE YES, COMMISSIONER HAMMER YES, JUDGE

BECERRA YES. >> OKAY, K 7.

[K.7. Discussion and possible action to authorize the execution of a proposal between Hays County and TR Drilling and Service for well pump replacement and inspection service totaling $27,920.75 at Sentinel Peak Preserve and amend the budget accordingly. HAMMER/FLOCKE ]

>> K 7.

DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTION OF A PROPOSAL BETWEEN HAYS COUNTY AND TR DRILLING AND SERVICE FOR WELL PUMP REPLACEMENT AND INSPECTION SERVICE TOTALING $27,920.75 AT SENTINEL PEAK PRESERVE AND AMEND THE BUDGET ACCORDINGLY.

>> SO MOVED. >> SECOND.

>> COMMISSIONER HAMMER. >> THIS HAS TO BE DONE PERMITTING TO BE ABLE TO APPLY FOR THE TCU PERMIT WE HAVE TO

HAVE THIS FIXED. >> PLEASE CALL THE ROLL.

>> COMMISSIONER INGALSBE YES, COMMISSIONER SMITH YES, COMMISSIONER HAMMER YES, COMMISSIONER HAMMER YES,

[K.8. Discussion and possible action to authorize the Hays County Tax Assessor-Collector to deputize local motor vehicle dealers to act as limited-service deputy dealers and approve Limited-Service Deputy Dealer Agreement Template. BECERRA/ESCOBAR ]

COMMISSIONER COHEN YES, JUDGE BECERRA YES.

>> K 8. >> K 8.

DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO AUTHORIZE THE HAYS COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR TO DEPUTIZE LOCAL MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS TO ACT AS LIMITED-SERVICE DEPUTY DEALERS AND APPROVE LIMITED-SERVICE DEPUTY DEALER AGREEMENT TEMPLATE.

>> SO MOVED. >> SECOND.

>> I HAVE A LOT OF QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS.

>> I DO, TOO. >> I DON'T SEE ANYONE HERE TODAY. THIS IS FOR THE ITEM THE TEMPLATE DID NOT MAKE IT TO THE BACKUP SO NOW WE MIGHT WANT TO PULL IT AND BRING IT BACK ON THE 16TH. THERE IS A STATUTORY AUTHORITY WITH MORE DETAIL IN

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THE TEXAS ADMINISTERED OF CODE PERMITS TAX ASSESSOR COLLECTOR TO DEPUTIZE LOCAL DEALERSHIPS, THEY PROVIDE BOND , STICKERS GO OUT, IT IS EFFICIENCY MEASURES SO CONSTITUENTS AND PEOPLE UYING VEHICLES DO NOT MAKE THE PURCHASE AND HAVE TO GO TO Select to skip to this part of the video">UYING VEHICLES DO NOT MAKE THE PURCHASE AND HAVE TO GO TO EITHER THE GOVERNMENT CENTER OR ONE OF OUR AUXILIARY FACILITIES

FOR THE 16TH. >> BEFORE WE MOVE ON , GIVEN THE ISSUES THAT HAVE HAPPENED IN TRAVIS COUNTY AND OUR COUNTY AND OTHER SURROUNDING COUNTIES OVER THE LAST SEVERAL YEARS WHENEVER THIS COMES BACK I WANT A REALLY GOOD EXPLANATION OF HOW WE CAN ENSURE EVEN IF DEALERS ARE BONDED, A GOOD EXPLANATION ON HOW THIS WORKS AND HOW WE CAN ENSURE WE WILL NOT GET IN TROUBLE OR THAT OUR OFFICE OF THE TAX ASSESSOR AND COLLECTOR WILL NOT GET IN TROUBLE BECAUSE WE HAVE HAD ISSUES IN THE PAST WITH CRIMINAL PROSECUTIONS RELATIVE TO THAT. I WANT TO KNOW SPECIFICALLY HOW WE'RE GOING TO AVOID THAT IF WE DEPUTIZE.

>> I AGREE. >> OKAY, K 12.

[K.12. Discussion and possible action to authorize a budget amendment related to a salary increase to be effective December 16, 2025 for the Behavioral Health Coordinator slot 0439-001 as approved per the salary exception policy. INGALSBE/SMITH/DORSETT]

>> K 12.

DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO AUTHORIZE A BUDGET AMENDMENT RELATED TO A SALARY INCREASE TO BE EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 16, 2025 FOR THE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH COORDINATOR SLOT 0439-001 AS APPROVED PER THE SALARY EXCEPTION POLICY.

>> SO MOVED. >> SECOND.

>> MOTION AND A SECOND. THIS DORSETT .

>> GOOD MORNING, HAYS COUNTY BUDGET OFFICER. THE EMPLOYEE MET REQUIREMENTS FOR CURRENT SALARY EXCEPTION POLICY BUT TO MEET THE BUDGET POLICY, A BUDGET AMENDMENT IS NEEDED TO MOVE TO INCREASE THE ONE STEP. SHE IS FUNDED THROUGH SPECIAL REVENUE FUND AND THE SETTLEMENT FUND SO THERE IS NO SALARY ATTRITION IN THE FUND SO WE WILL BE MOVING FROM CONTRACT AND SERVICES IN ORDER TO MEET THIS SALARY INCREASE.

>> THANK YOU SO MUCH. OTHER COMMENTS OR QUESTIONS CALL THE

ROLL PLEASE. >> COMMISSIONER HAMMER YES, COMMISSIONER INGALSBE YES, COMMISSIONER COHEN YES,

[K.14. Discussion and possible action to execute a Professional Services Agreement (2026-PSA-36) between Hays County and Hill Country Forensics, LLC for autopsy services requested by the Justices of the Peace. BECERRA/HUNT/JPs ]

COMMISSIONER SMITH YES, JUDGE BECERRA YES.

>> K 14. >> K 14 DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO EXECUTE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT (2026-PSA-36) BETWEEN HAYS COUNTY AND HILL COUNTRY FORENSICS, LLC FOR AUTOPSY SERVICES REQUESTED BY

THE JUSTICES OF THE PEACE >> SO MOVED.

>> SECOND. >> COMMENTS OR QUESTIONS?

>> I KNOW THE JP ALL JPS BROUGHT UP AND ASKED FOR THIS TO MOVE FORWARD AND I KNOW WE HAVE THE NEXT ITEM AS WELL SO, THANK YOU

FOR YOUR PATIENCE. >> CALL THE ROLL PLEASE.

>> COMMISSIONER SMITH YES, COMMISSIONER HAMMER YES, COMMISSIONER COHEN YES, COMMISSIONER INGALSBE YES, JUDGE

[K.15. Discussion and possible action to execute a Professional Services Agreement (2026-PSA-37) between Hays County and Central Texas Autopsy PLLC for autopsy services requested by the Justices of the Peace. BECERRA/HUNT/JPS ]

[K.16. Discussion and possible action to execute a Professional Services Agreement (2026-PSA-38) between Hays County and M Forensic Services for postmortem toxicology services and analysis utilized by the Justices of the Peace Offices. BECERRA/HUNT/JPs ]

BECERRA YES. >> K 15.

>> DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO EXECUTE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT 2026-PSA-37 BETWEEN HAYS COUNTY CENTRAL TEXAS AUTOPSY FOR AUTOPSY SERVICES REQUESTED BY THE

JUSTICES OF THE PEACE. >> OPEN 16 ALSO.

>> DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO EXECUTE AGREEMENT BETWEEN HAYS COUNTY AND AA FOR AN SERVICES POSTMORTEM TOXICOLOGY AND ANALYSIS UTILIZED BY THE JUSTICES OF THE PEACE

OFFICES. >> SO MOVED AND SECOND.

>> CALL THE ROLL PLEASE. >> COMMISSIONER HAMMER YES,

[K.17. Discussion and possible action to award RFP 2025-P09 Workers Compensation Insurance & Administrative Services to La Vernia Insurance Agency, Inc. and authorize staff and the District Attorney's Civil Division to negotiate a contract. BECERRA/GRANJENO/HUNT]

COMMISSIONER SMITH YES, COMMISSIONER COHEN YES, COMMISSIONER INGALSBE YES, JUDGE BECERRA YES.

>> K 17.

DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO AWARD 2025-P 09 WORKERS COMPENSATION INSURANCE AND ADMINISTERED OF SERVICES TO INSURANCE AGENCY AND AUTHORIZED STAFF AND DISTRICT ATTORNEY CIVIL DIVISION TO NEGOTIATE CONTRACT .

>> SO MONTH. >> SECOND.

>> GOOD MORNING COMMISSIONERS AND JUDGE. THIS IS TO CONSIDER APPROVING A BOARDING THE RFP , IT IS ACTUALLY OUR CURRENT WORKERS COMP PROVIDER. THEY WERE SELECTED TO BE BROUGHT FORWARD FOR RECOMMENDATION. QUICK FACTS. IN 2021 OUR AGREEMENT WAS FOR 340,000 PREMIUMS BASED ON $46.5 MILLION PAYROLL . CURRENTLY WE

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ARE 737,000 . SO, WE ARE CAN I SAY WE EXPECT POTENTIALLY? I WILL SAY THAT WE DID HAVE MODIFICATION FACTOR GO DOWN BACK IN 2021 WAS 1.26 WHICH MEANS WE WERE GIVING 26% SURCHARGE BASED ON RISK LIABILITY AND THAT HAS GONE DOWN TO 1.0 SO WE DO SEE LOWER CLAIMS, LESS LIABILITY AND RISK DUE TO LESS COST ON CLAIMS RUNS SO THAT IS GOOD FOR THE COUNTY IN TERMS OF BEING ABLE TO SAVE MONEY. WE ALSO HAVE DISCUSSIONS WITH DEPARTMENT ON HOW TO IMPROVE SAFETY ACROSS THE COUNTY WHICH WILL HELP US GET THE EXPERIENCE MODIFICATION FACTOR DOWN.

>> WHAT WAS ONE OF THE RESULTS TO GETTING DOWN?

>> I WANT TO SAY THE RISK MANAGER HAS BEEN DOING A GREAT JOB IN LAMENTING THE SAFETY PROGRAM AND WE HAVE SET OUT GOALS FOR HER TO EXPAND THAT MORE ROBUSTLY AND WE CONTINUE TO BE MORE PROACTIVE AND HAVE DISCUSSIONS ON WHETHER SOME POTENTIAL RISK AREAS IN CERTAIN POSITIONS AND DEPARTMENTS SO WE

CAN VIEW THOSE SAFETY RISKS. >> OTHER QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS

IF NOT CALL THE ROLL. >> COMMISSIONER HAMMER YES, COMMISSIONER INGALSBE YES, COMMISSIONER COHEN YES, COMMISSIONER SMITH YES, JUDGE BECERRA YES. K 18.

[K.18. Discussion and possible action to re-grade the Road Operator II position (slot 1075-012) grade 114 to a GIS Specialist grade 123 effective December 16, 2025, and authorize computer equipment purchases and amend the budget accordingly. INGALSBE/A.JONES ]

>> K 18.

DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO RE-GRADE THE ROAD OPERATOR II POSITION (SLOT 1075-012) GRADE 114 TO A GIS SPECIALIST GRADE 123 EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 16, 2025, AND AUTHORIZE COMPUTER EQUIPMENT PURCHASES AND AMEND THE BUDGET ACCORDINGLY

>> SO MOVED AND SECOND. >> MOTION AND SECOND ANY

DISCUSSION ON THE ITEM? ANYONE? >> I WANT TO SAY I KNOW THIS IS A POSITION TRANSPORTATION REQUESTED THREE OR FOUR BUDGET CYCLES IN A ROW. IS THAT RIGHT? TWO SORRY I THOUGHT IT WAS THREE, TWO BUDGET CYCLES IN A ROW AND I APPRECIATE THE CURRENT

POSITION . >> IT WILL BE VERY BENEFICIAL

>> YES, AARON JONES DIRECTOR OF TRANSPORTATION. THIS TEAM MEMBER WAS ON A PAVING CREW AND HAS A DEGREE IN GIS, A DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH , A DIAMOND STRAIGHT UP. THIS POSITION WILL ACTUALLY GET US AT LEAST A FOUNDATION TO START WITH ASSET MANAGEMENT STARTING AND LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING WHAT HE IS GOING TO PROVIDE FOR THE COUNTY MOVING FORWARD.

>> OKAY. >> HAYS COUNTY BUDGET OFFICER.

THIS POSITION IS BEING REGRADED SO CONVERTING THE ROAD OPERATOR POSITION TO THE GIS SPECIALIST, THE SALARY INCREASE HOWEVER I DID SPEAK TO MR. JONES AND POTENTIALLY HE WILL BE REQUESTING THAT TO BE ADDED BACK TO THE BUDGET IN THE BUDGET CYCLE BUT AT THIS POINT THEY ARE ABLE TO ABSORB THOSE DUTIES.

>> THANK YOU SO MUCH PLEASE CALL THE ROLL.

>> COMMISSIONER HAMMER YES, COMMISSIONER SMITH YES, COMMISSIONER INGALSBE YES, COMMISSIONER COHEN YES, JUDGE

[K.20. Discussion and possible action to approve a Resolution of Support for Regional Expansion of State Highway 46. HAMMER]

BECERRA YES. >> K 20.