Beth Smith

The Hays County Emergency Services District No. 5 meetings included discussions on the budget for the fiscal year October 1, 2019, to September 30, 2020, and a public hearing on the proposal to increase the ad-valorem property tax rate. They also covered administrative and bookkeeping agreements, monthly reports from the Treasurer and the Kyle Fire Department, updates from the Long-Term Structural and Operational Committee, and discussions on the organization and structure of district operations. Additional topics included employee training, workshops, Kinder Morgan pipeline, and setting the tax rate.

The agenda includes consideration of an Interlocal Agreement with Hays County ESD No. 9 for the use of Station 24 premises. Financial items for review consist of monthly bills, financial reports, budget amendments for the fiscal year, and a quarterly investment report. Additionally, the Board will discuss updates to Procurement and Travel standard operating procedures, potential increases to spending approval authority for department chiefs, and reports from the fire department regarding operations and response times. Further topics involve long-term planning, organizational structure, debt reorganization, real estate acquisition, employee training and compensation, and dispatch co-location updates.

The meetings involved discussions and actions on various topics, including the budget for FY 2014-2015, ad-valorem tax rates, and the Apparatus Replacement Plan. The board also discussed the use of Station 4 property, potential contracts, and a sales and use tax election. Other key items included updates from the Kyle Fire Department, a review of the Five-Year Strategic Plan, and discussions on the organization and structure of district operations.