James Brown

The meeting addressed several agenda items, beginning with the consent agenda approvals. Key actions included tabling the discussion regarding an order prohibiting or restricting outdoor burning in Llano County. The Court approved an Order to Create Emergency Services District #6 (ESD#6) following a successful vote by citizens in the affected precincts and appointed the initial Board of Commissioners for ESD#6. Further actions involved reappointments to the Emergency Service District #3 Board and the Llano County Hospital Authority Board. The Court approved the 2025 Biennial Regional Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) report and a Memorandum of Understanding with the Texas Division of Emergency Management. Approvals were also granted for extending vacation hour carry-over limits for Sheriff's Office employees, a contract with Kofile to digitize historical deed record index books, the purchase of Body Worn Cameras and Video systems for Constables, increasing the IT department credit card limit, issuing an RFP for the construction of a foundation for the Llano County Document Storage Building, and reissuing a modified RFP for Tourism Marketing Services. The Auditor was authorized to pay routine monthly invoices. An Executive Session was held to receive legal advice on various matters, and upon returning to open session, the Court approved widening 6 EMS bay doors. The session concluded with a Hotel Occupancy Tax (H.O.T. Grant) Workshop.

The Llano County Commissioners Court convened to discuss several agenda items. These included announcements for public participation sign-ups, a consent agenda covering minutes, accounts payable, budget transfers, interlocal agreements, and monthly reports. The court also discussed an order prohibiting outdoor burning in Llano County, and held a discussion regarding legal advice on pending litigation and other legal matters. The meeting adjourned at 9:39 a.m.

The Llano County Commissioners Court meeting included discussions and actions on various topics, such as prohibiting or restricting outdoor burning in Llano County, setting a maximum time limit for returning contracts and agreements, and approving a resolution opposing the Bell County East-Big Hill 765kV Transmission Line Project. Additionally, they approved a proclamation supporting Operation Green Light in Llano County, re-appointed commissioners to the Emergency Service District #1 board, and approved Western Surety Company Bonds for deputies. The agenda also covered public hearings, plats, replats, and an executive session to receive legal advice on pending litigation and other legal matters.

The meeting included discussions and actions on various topics such as prohibiting outdoor burning, a proclamation regarding National 4-H Week, and an art contest for Llano County students. The court also approved a resolution for Pensar LED Support, the 2025 Llano County Resolution for Indigent Defense Grant Program, and an amended joint resolution for a 2025 Joint Election contract. Additionally, the court approved surety bonds for deputy sheriffs, the appointment of the Local Health Authority, and accepted a donation for constable equipment. The court approved a HAVA grant for security upgrades and the purchase and installation of Verkada access controls and cameras for the County Election Office, as well as a quote for a metal storage building. The court discussed Texas America 250. The court also discussed variance requests and replats of various lots. Commissioner Jerry Don Moss was appointed as Interim Road Commissioner.

The Llano County Commissioners Court meeting included discussions and actions on various topics. The court addressed an order prohibiting or restricting outdoor burning in Llano County, a July 4, 2025 Flood Timeline Report and After-Action Review Plan, and the acceptance of Delta Drive into the County Road list. They also discussed an interjurisdictional Emergency Management Program, Commissioner Court Agenda Item Submission Dates for the FY2026 year, and authorized the County Attorney's Office to use the county credit card for a conference deposit. Additionally, they amended the grazing lease contract on the Llano County School Land, approved Opioid Settlement Agreements, and reappointed the County Judge to represent Llano County on the Capital Area of Governments General Assembly. The court also approved a Foundation Design Proposal for a file storage building and accepted a proposal for the Llano Law Enforcement Center. They ratified replats of properties in Blue Lake Estates and Oak Ridge Estates, and convened in an executive session to receive legal advice on various matters, including Llano Regional Hospital and pending litigation.