Shanna Wall

The meeting agenda includes a report from the Fire Chief regarding current issues, a workshop for the 2027 budget, progress updates on the acquisition of a new truck, and updates to the TESERS member roster.

The meeting agenda includes receiving operational reports from emergency services and fire departments, with updates on mutual aid system deployments and fire prevention codes. Financial agenda items involve reviewing monthly reports and approving pending disbursements. Additionally, the board will receive updates from the Budget & Finance and Strategic Planning committees, including discussions on sales tax monitoring, the purchase of extrication equipment, cell tower ownership transfer, and the establishment of an ESD committee.

The meeting agenda includes discussions and potential action concerning the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS) plan, the 2027 proposed budget, and the 2027-2028 reappraisal plan. Additionally, the Chief Appraiser will provide reports covering collections, appraisal activities, the Appraisal Review Board, and the status of the renovation project.

The meeting agenda includes receiving fiscal year 2024-2025 audit reports for the District and the Marble Falls Area Volunteer Fire Department. Key discussion items cover the Treasurer's report and financial approvals, reports from the Marble Falls Area VFD regarding activity, financials, staffing, and departmental operations. The board will review a contract renewal with the fire department, a Memorandum of Understanding with TDEM/TMAT, an on-the-ground survey of service area boundaries including annexations, property improvements at the Phillips Station, and authorization for Highland Lakes ARES to use the Phillips Station address. Additionally, the meeting covers development activities within the service area and sales tax collections.

The Board convened to address official business, which included the opening of the meeting, establishment of a quorum, the Pledge of Allegiance, and an invocation. During the public comment session, an individual addressed the Board regarding the status of a previously discussed position. The agenda included a scheduled item for interviewing and potentially approving a candidate for the Cassie Volunteer Fire Department Chief; however, no action was taken on this matter.