Gillespie County public meetings in 2025

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court adopted the Consent Agenda for routine business items. It approved converting Stephanie Durst’s full‑time County Engineer position to part‑time, keeping her hourly rate, paying out her remaining PTO, and moving $16,000 between budget lines. The Court also approved entering a grant agreement with the Texas Water Development Board to install outdoor warning sirens, subject to the Judge’s contract review.

• Approved Consent Agenda (routine business items) – motion carried
• Approved conversion of Stephanie Durst’s full‑time County Engineer position to part‑time, same hourly rate, payout of remaining PTO, and $16,000 line‑item transfer – motion carried
• Approved engaging in grant agreement with Texas Water Development Board for outdoor warning sirens, contingent on Judge’s review – motion carried

Commissioners Court

The Court approved the Consent Agenda for routine business items. They hired Callie Eckhardt for the Indigent Health & Court Collections Department at $18 per hour and Stephanie Kneese as a Library Clerk at $18 per hour starting Jan 5 2026. The Court also approved renewing the LexisNexis legal research subscription for the County Court and Law Library. All motions were carried.

• Approved Consent Agenda (routine items) – motion carried
• Approved hiring of Callie Eckhardt, Indigent Health & Court Collections Dept., $18/hr – motion carried
• Approved hiring of Stephanie Kneese as Library Clerk, $18/hr effective Jan 5 2026 – motion carried
• Approved renewal of LexisNexis legal research subscription for County Court and Law Library – motion carried

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court will meet to address county administration, including personnel changes and facility repairs. A key item includes an executive session to discuss litigation and legal strategy regarding two energy projects in Harper and on State Highway 16 N.

• Variance request for Tobiano Hills Subdivision in Precinct 4 regarding TCEQ permit timing
• Approval of bid documents for Aggregate and Flexible Base and Cold Mix Lay Asphalt
• Repairs to windows at Historic Jail on 117 West San Antonio Street
• Agreement for on-call engineering services with Gessner Engineering
• Legal consultation on Rogers Draw Battery Energy Storage and Marshall Springs Solar Complex

The Commissioners Court approved its Consent Agenda and then approved a job description for the Engineer’s Office. It confirmed promotions in the IT Department, hired a veteran services staff member, and appointed two members to the Child Services Board. The Court approved a $7,200 Fixed Asset Inventory update and transferred $13,282 from other M&E to electronic equipment for the County Jail. It also approved a subdivision variance for Tobiano Hills, library closure for lighting work, and a $1,562 purchase of an alternative light fixture.

• Consent Agenda approved (motion carried)
• Job description for Engineer’s Office approved (motion carried)
• IT promotions and payroll changes approved (Jordan Weikel $28.89, Lohith Yaram $23.73) (motion carried)
• Veteran’s Service Office hire approved (James Quiram $20.94) (motion carried)
• Fixed Asset Inventory Update approved for $7,200 (motion carried)
• Budget line-item transfer of $13,282 to County Jail electronic equipment approved (motion carried)
• Variance for Tobiano Hills Subdivision approved (motion carried)
• Rescinded previous light fixture purchase and approved alternative $1,562 fixture for Pioneer Memorial Library (motion carried)

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court will address various county maintenance projects, personnel changes, and a subdivision variance. The meeting includes an executive session to discuss legal strategy regarding the Rogers Draw Battery Energy Storage facility and the Marshall Springs Solar Complex.

• Variance request for Tobiano Hills Subdivision in Precinct 4 regarding water system permits
• Proposed Fixed Asset Inventory Update for 2025 by Records Consultants, Inc. (RCI)
• Repairs to the historic jail at 117 West San Antonio Street and the courthouse square bandstand
• Bid approval for culvert repair on Grona Schandua Rd
• Agreement for on-call engineering services with Gessner Engineering

Commissioners Court

The Gillespie County Commissioners Court will review the status of two proposed energy projects: the Rogers Draw Battery Energy Storage facility in Harper and the Marshall Springs Solar Complex with Battery Energy Storage on State Highway 16 N. The Court will also consider a range of routine items, including approvals of invoices, contracts, job postings, and a website‑hosting quote. Several items will be addressed in executive session, such as legal strategy for the energy projects and personnel matters for the County IT Director.

• Discuss status of the proposed Rogers Draw Battery Energy Storage facility in Harper, Texas
• Discuss status of the proposed Marshall Springs Solar Complex and Battery Energy Storage facility on State Highway 16 N
• Approve CivicPlus quote for renewal of annual hosting services for Gillespie County’s website
• Approve quotes for tasers, body‑worn cameras, and in‑car dash cameras for the County Sheriff’s Office
• Approve purchase of a Conex storage box and cancellation of a rented storage unit for the Sheriff’s Office

The court approved its consent agenda, authorizing four invoice payments. It issued a stop‑work order for the Rogers Draw Battery Energy Storage facility. It also approved several job descriptions, hiring and promotion actions, and appointments including the Airport Advisory Board and a website‑hosting contract.

• Approved Consent Agenda with four invoice payments (Kofile $136,994.46, LCRA $8,994, LCRA $7,380, Bliss Lighting $39,312.14) – motion carried
• Issued stop‑work order for Rogers Draw Battery Energy Storage facility – motion carried
• No action taken on Marshall Springs Solar Complex and Battery Energy Storage proposal
• Approved job description and posting for Assistant County Attorney – motion carried
• Approved job description and posting for Facilities Technician – motion carried
• Approved hiring of Billy Schmidt (Sheriff’s Office) at $28.37/hr – motion carried
• Approved promotion of Lee Haines to Pct 3 Foreman with corrected pay rate $34.76 – motion carried
• Approved appointment of David Gasmire and Tim Lehmberg to Airport Advisory Board – motion carried

Commissioners Court

The Gillespie County Commissioners Court will first consider a consent agenda covering routine approvals such as electronic fund transfers, payroll claims, and departmental reports. It will then discuss the status of the proposed Rogers Draw Battery Energy Storage facility in Harper and the Marshall Springs Solar Complex and Battery Energy Storage facility on State Highway 16 North. Additional items include approvals for job descriptions, promotions, contracts for website hosting, and invoices for technology services.

• Approve Bills & Claims and payments via electronic fund transfers (Consent Agenda)
• Discuss status of the proposed Rogers Draw Battery Energy Storage facility in Harper
• Discuss status of the proposed Marshall Springs Solar Complex and Battery Energy Storage facility on State Highway 16 N
• Approve CivicPlus quote for renewal of annual hosting services for Gillespie County’s website
• Approve invoices from Kofile Technologies for the Probate Records Project and Civil Case files

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court will consider funding for volunteer fire departments and a 2026 health division fee schedule. The body will also hold an executive session regarding legal strategies for two energy projects in Harper and on State Highway 16 N.

• Legal consultation on Rogers Draw Battery Energy Storage and Marshall Springs Solar Farm
• Annual funding contracts for Volunteer Fire Departments
• 2026 fee schedule for Health Division permitting and inspections
• Radio System Maintenance Services Agreement with Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA)
• Appointment of Vickie Bonewitz to the Gillespie County Health Board

The Commissioners Court approved the consent agenda (4‑1) and funded volunteer fire departments with $45,000 for Doss and $65,000 for Stonewall. It also approved a $7,380 radio system maintenance agreement with LCRA, an $11,966.50 ADA software quote, and a $13,012.32 server purchase. Additional approvals included library donations, the 2026 county holidays/payday schedule, and a Christmas music event.

• Approved consent agenda (routine items) – vote 4‑1
• Approved $45,000 contract for Doss Volunteer Fire Dept and $65,000 for Stonewall – motion carried
• Approved $7,380 Radio System Maintenance Services Agreement with LCRA (50/50 split) – motion carried
• Approved $11,966.50 Civic Plus ADA software quote – motion carried
• Approved $13,012.32 Weaver Technologies quote for two Dell server appliances – motion carried
• Approved $2,250.05 repair/replacement of A1P Board and EEV motor for HVAC – motion carried
• Approved payment of $2,534.46 to Escamilla’s Body for patrol vehicle repairs – motion carried
• Approved appointment of Vickie Bonewitz to Health Board (3‑year term) – motion carried

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court is considering a maintenance agreement with the Lower Colorado River Authority for radio equipment and a software statement of work from CivicPlus. Both items are presented as working drafts contingent upon court approval.

• Radio System Maintenance Services Agreement with Lower Colorado River Authority for $7,164.00 annually
• CivicPlus Statement of Work for CommonLook PDF and Web remediation tools with annual recurring services of $11,966.59

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court will hold a special meeting to discuss and consider the approval of the vote canvass from the November 4, 2025, Constitutional Amendment Election.

• Canvass votes from November 4, 2025 Constitutional Amendment Election

Airport Advisory Board

The Gillespie County Airport Advisory Board will discuss new business items including a Letter of Intent from Ladybird Jet, a T‑hangar discussion, and a South Development discussion. They will also consider reappointments of board members and the renewal of a lease for Joe Fritz. Old business items such as Minimum Standards updates, CIP projects, and private development updates will be reviewed.

• Ladybird Jet LOI
• T‑hangar discussion
• South Development discussion
• Reappointment of Lehmberg and Gasmire
• Joe Fritz lease renewal

The board approved the October 21 minutes (with one dissenting vote), kept the current chair and vice‑chair, and unanimously recommended that the court re‑appoint Tim Lehmberg and David Gasmire to the Airport Advisory Board. It also cancelled the December regular meeting, scheduled the annual planning meeting for Jan 14 at 9 a.m., and tabled the Ladybird Jet hangar proposal for a Dec 2 executive session.

• Approved Oct 21, 2025 minutes (Kory Keller voted against approval)
• Kept current Chair and Vice Chair leadership
• Unanimously recommended court re‑appoint Tim Lehmberg and David Gasmire
• Cancelled the regular board meeting for December
• Scheduled annual executive planning meeting for Jan 14 at 9 a.m.
• Tabling Ladybird Jet hangar proposal for Dec 2 executive session

Commissioners Court

The Gillespie County Commissioners Court will meet to canvass the votes from the November 4, 2025 Constitutional Amendment Election and consider approval of the results. The meeting is scheduled for 3:00 p.m. on November 17, 2025, at the Gillespie County Courthouse in Fredericksburg.

• Canvass votes from November 4, 2025 Constitutional Amendment Election
• Consider approval of canvass

The Gillespie County Commissioners Court special meeting scheduled for November 17, 2025 was cancelled due to untimely notice. The meeting has been rescheduled for Friday, November 21, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. No agenda items were discussed, considered, or decided at this time.

Commissioners Court

The Gillespie County Commissioners Court will address routine consent agenda items, budget and payroll approvals, and several contract and personnel matters. Commissioners will consider public comments and adopt an amended resolution for the proposed Rogers Draw Energy Storage Project. Additional items include approvals for technology services, fire department funding, and security enhancements.

• Adopt amended resolution related to development and construction of the Rogers Draw Energy Storage Project
• Approve Tyler Technologies invoice for FY25-26 Jury Summons services
• Approve amendment to Tyler Technologies Enterprise Justice services contract to add product modules per FY25-26 budget
• Approve Dell Technologies quote for desktop and laptop computers to replace obsolete units in county departments
• Approve annual funding contract with Tierra Linda Volunteer Fire Department for rural fire services

The Commissioners Court approved the consent agenda covering routine items. It adopted the first amended resolution requiring documentation for the Harper Battery Energy Storage System at the Rogers Draw project. Several personnel actions were approved, including a promotion in the Sheriff’s Office and a hiring in the Elections Office. The Court also approved contracts and purchases for technology, fire services, and communications equipment.

• Approved consent agenda (routine items) – motion carried
• Adopted amended resolution for Rogers Draw Energy Storage Project – motion carried
• Promoted Brad McNair to Patrol Sergeant at $46.02 pay – motion carried
• Hired Elizabeth McDonald in Elections Office at $18.00 pay – motion carried
• Approved Tyler Technologies invoice $5,396.95 for Jury Summons services – motion carried
• Approved Dell Technologies quote $14,723.94 for computers – motion carried
• Approved $49,000 annual funding contract with Tierra Linda Volunteer Fire Department – motion carried
• Approved purchase of radio and subscription from LCRA for County Attorney – motion carried

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court will receive public comment and consider a resolution regarding the Rogers Draw and Marshall Springs energy projects. The body will also vote on various equipment purchases, personnel changes, and software contract amendments.

• Amended resolution for the Rogers Draw Energy Storage Project
• Tyler Technologies contract amendment increasing annual fees by $36,640
• Tyler Technologies invoice for FY25-26 Jury Summons services totaling $5,396.95
• Annual funding contract for Tierra Linda Volunteer Fire Department
• Purchase of patrol vehicles for the Sheriff's Office and a vehicle for Constable Precinct 2

Commissioners Court

The Gillespie County Commissioners Court will act on a consent agenda covering routine financial items such as bills, claims, journal entries, payroll claims, departmental reports, and fees. It will also approve job descriptions for library positions. A resolution will be considered for the proposed Marshall Springs Solar and Battery Energy Storage System project. The Court will review a request for qualifications for outside legal services to examine the County's Subdivision Ordinance.

• Approve bills & claims and payments via electronic fund transfers (consent agenda)
• Approve journal entries and budget line‑item transfers (consent agenda)
• Approve payroll claims and related expenses (consent agenda)
• Consider resolution for the Marshall Springs Solar and Battery Energy Storage System project
• Approve RFQ for outside legal services to review the County's Subdivision Ordinance

The court approved the routine consent agenda and the job description for the Library Director. It adopted a resolution establishing documentation requirements for the Marshall Springs Solar Farm and Battery Energy Storage System, including a wording change and added entities. No action was taken on the request for qualifications for outside legal services. The meeting was adjourned at 9:20 a.m.

• Approved Consent Agenda (motion carried)
• Approved Library Director job description (motion carried)
• Adopted resolution for Marshall Springs solar farm and battery storage documentation requirements (motion carried)
• No action taken on RFQ for outside legal services
• Meeting adjourned at 9:20 a.m.

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court will hold a special meeting to consult with legal counsel. The discussion focuses on pending or contemplated litigation involving two energy projects.

• Legal strategy regarding the proposed Rogers Draw Battery Energy Storage facility in Harper, Texas
• Legal strategy regarding the proposed Marshall Springs Solar Farm and Battery Energy Storage facility on State Highway 16 N

The Commissioners Court approved retaining the firm Taylor, Olsen, Adkins, Sralla, Elam (TOASE) to represent the county in litigation concerning the proposed Rogers Draw Battery Energy Storage facility and the Marshall Springs Solar Farm and Battery Energy Storage project. The approval is contingent on executing a retainer agreement with the firm. No other substantive actions were taken before the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved retention of TOASE law firm as outside counsel (motion carried)

Commissioners Court

The Gillespie County Commissioners Court will consider routine approvals on its consent agenda, including bills, claims, payroll and departmental reports. It will discuss and vote on plans and contracts for interior and exterior Christmas lighting at the County Courthouse square. The court will also approve the FY 25‑26 budget for the Fredericksburg Convention and Visitors Bureau and the related hotel occupancy tax funding agreement.

• Consent agenda: approval of bills & claims, journal entries & budget amendments, payroll claims, departmental reports, and office fees
• Consider approval of interior and exterior Christmas lighting and decoration plans for the County Courthouse square
• Consider award of bid for installation of Christmas lights and decorations for the County Courthouse square
• Consider approval of purchase of interior and exterior Christmas lights and decorations for the County Courthouse square
• Consider approval of FY 25‑26 budget for the Fredericksburg Convention and Visitors Bureau

The Commissioners Court approved the FY 25‑26 budget for the Fredericksburg Convention and Visitors Bureau. It also approved a $1,000,000 hotel occupancy tax funding agreement for the CVB, amending the dates for the next fiscal year. The Court awarded the bid to Royal Pane Window Cleaning for courthouse Christmas lighting and approved multiple purchases of lighting and decorations using HOT funds. No action was taken on the consent agenda or the lighting plan discussion.

• Awarded bid to Royal Pane Window Cleaning for courthouse Christmas lights – motion carried
• Approved use of HOT funds (line‑item 36.695.5690) for lighting contract – motion carried
• Approved purchase of wreath light strands ($375) and bows ($2,070) – motion carried
• Approved purchase of Christmas tree, sidewalk lights, ornaments, and wreaths for Pioneer Memorial Library ($1,466.71) – motion carried
• Approved purchase of ornaments and wreaths for the Courthouse ($6,028.70) – motion carried
• Approved purchase of Christmas tree and ornaments for the Bandstand ($458.59) – motion carried
• Approved FY 25‑26 budget for the Fredericksburg Convention and Visitors Bureau – motion carried
• Approved FY 25‑26 CVB hotel occupancy tax funding agreement for $1,000,000 – motion carried

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court will discuss energy storage projects and consider a resolution for the Marshall Springs Solar and Battery Energy Storage System. The body will also review subdivision plats and various county equipment purchases.

• Public comments and resolution regarding Marshall Springs Solar and Battery Energy Storage System and Rogers Draw Energy Storage Project
• Final plat application for Boot Ranch Subdivision, Phase 2, Sections 13, 14, 15, and 16
• Purchase of a Dump Truck for Precinct #4
• Request for qualifications (RFQ) for legal services to review the County's Subdivision Ordinance
• Replat application for Lot 524 in Tierra Linda Estates No. 5

The Commissioners Court approved job descriptions and postings for Library and Road & Bridge positions. It hired an Assistant Inspector for the Sanitation Office and appointed interim leaders for the Library and Road & Bridge precinct with pay increases. The Court also approved closing the County Library on Nov. 14 for staff training and authorized purchase of upfitting equipment for a Constable patrol vehicle. The annual renewal of Library Corporation hosting services was approved as well.

• Approved job description and posting for a Library Clerk (motion carried)
• Approved job description and posting for Road & Bridge Precinct 3 positions (motion carried)
• Approved hiring Joshua Moore as Assistant Inspector, County Sanitation Office at $23.75/hr (motion carried)
• Approved appointment of Linda Heimann as interim Library Director with 20% pay increase to $25.06/hr (motion carried)
• Approved appointment of Lee Haines as interim Road & Bridge Precinct 3 Foreman with 20% pay increase to $28.25/hr (motion carried)
• Approved closing the County Library on Friday, Nov. 14 for staff training (motion carried)
• Approved purchase and installation of upfitting equipment for Constable Precinct 1 patrol vehicle, $22,295.15 (motion carried)
• Approved annual renewal and payment for Library Corporation hosting services, $4,189.50 (amended to $11,917.65) (motion carried)

Commissioners Court

The Gillespie County Commissioners Court will review a proclamation designating November 9‑15, 2025 as Gillespie County 4‑H Week. The Court will also consider a set of variances for the Boot Ranch Subdivision, including reduced lot frontages, narrower roadways, and a 50‑ft private street right‑of‑way. All agenda items are marked as working drafts and will become effective only if approved by the Court.

• Proclamation designating Nov 9‑15, 2025 as Gillespie County 4‑H Week
• Variance to allow lot frontage less than 200 ft along roadway and less than 100 ft along cul‑de‑sac for lots 854, 870‑887
• Variance to permit a 20‑ft wide roadway with 2‑ft shoulders for residential lots
• Variance to allow a 50‑ft private street right‑of‑way
• Dedication of a 10‑ft public utility easement to Central Texas Electric Cooperative

Commissioners Court

The Gillespie County Commissioners Court will meet on October 28, 2025. An addendum to the agenda adds item 7, which proposes to consider approvals for promotions, transfers, payroll adjustments, and hiring within the custodial department. The court will discuss and decide on these personnel actions during the regular meeting.

• Consider approval of promotions, transfers, payroll changes, and hiring for custodial department positions

Commissioners Court

The Gillespie County Commissioners Court will first address routine consent‑agenda items, including approval of bills and claims, journal entries and budget line‑item transfers, payroll claims, departmental reports, and office fees. The Court will then consider interior and exterior Christmas lighting and decoration plans for the County Courthouse square. It will also award a bid for installing the lights and approve the purchase of the lighting and decorations, identifying funding sources for each.

• Approve Bills & Claims, Journal Entries & Budget Amendments, payroll claims, departmental reports, and Fees of Office (Consent Agenda).
• Approve interior and exterior Christmas lighting and decoration plans for the County Courthouse square.
• Award bid for installation of Christmas lights and decorations for the County Courthouse square.
• Approve purchase of interior and exterior Christmas lights and decorations for the County Courthouse square.

The Commissioners Court approved the interior and exterior Christmas lighting and decoration plans for the County Courthouse square. The consent‑agenda items were approved in a single motion. No action was taken on awarding the bid or purchasing the lights; the Court will revisit those items on October 29, 2025. The meeting adjourned at 12:11 a.m.

• Approved consent‑agenda items (motion carried)
• Approved interior and exterior Christmas lighting plans for the courthouse square (motion carried)
• No action on award of bid for installation of lights (to be revisited Oct 29, 2025)
• No action on purchase of lights and decorations (to be revisited Oct 29, 2025)
• Adjourned at 12:11 a.m.

Airport Advisory Board

The Airport Advisory Board will approve minutes, review the manager's report on maintenance and occupancy, and discuss updates for Tac Aero and the RAMP project.

• Approval of September 16, 2025 minutes
• Airport Manager's Report on maintenance and occupancy
• Tac Aero Update
• Joe Fritz Lease Renewal
• RAMP Project Priorities

The Airport Advisory Board approved the minutes from the September 16, 2025 meeting, with Kory Keller voting against the approval. The board unanimously recommended a new 30‑year lease with a 10‑year option for Joe Fritz, though the lease details remain to be determined. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved Sept 16, 2025 minutes (Kory Keller voted against)
• Unanimously recommended a new 30‑year lease with a 10‑year option for Joe Fritz (details TBD)

Commissioners Court

The Gillespie County Commissioners Court will meet on Oct 17, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. to consider a consent agenda of routine items. Items include approvals of bills, claims, payroll, journal entries, departmental reports, and fees, as well as specific expenditures such as the cyber liability insurance renewal, a dump truck purchase for Precinct 2, and plans and funding for Christmas lighting and the Alamo letter monument. Items on the consent agenda will be acted on together unless a commissioner requests removal for separate consideration. The court may hold any discussion in executive or closed session as required.

• Payment of invoice for annual renewal of County cyber liability insurance policy.
• Payment of invoice from Rush Truck Center for a dump truck in Precinct 2.
• Approval of revised final plans for the Alamo letter monument on the Courthouse lawn.
• Approval and funding source identification for interior and exterior Christmas lighting and decorations for the County Courthouse square.
• Award of bid for installation of Christmas lights and decorations for the County Courthouse square.

The Court approved its consent agenda. It also approved payment of the $29,860.09 cyber liability insurance renewal and the $208,766.28 invoice for a dump truck in Precinct 2. No action was taken on the Alamo letter monument plans or any Christmas‑lighting proposals.

• Approved consent agenda (motion carried)
• Approved payment of invoice #5712951 for cyber liability insurance, $29,860.09 (motion carried)
• Approved payment to Rush Truck Center for dump truck, $208,766.28 (motion carried)
• No action on revised final plans for Alamo letter monument
• No action on interior and exterior Christmas lighting plans for the Courthouse square
• No action on award of bid for Christmas lights installation
• No action on purchase of Christmas lights and decorations

Commissioners Court

The Gillespie County Commissioners Court will discuss and vote on a range of items, including a public hearing on on‑site sewage facility rules and a proposed burn ban. They will consider joining an opioid litigation settlement with the Texas Attorney General. Routine consent‑agenda business, lease revisions for the County Airport, and several service contracts will also be addressed.

• Public hearing and adoption of Order Adopting Rules of Gillespie County On‑Site Sewage Facilities with fee adjustments
• Consideration of participation in opioid litigation settlement agreements with the Texas Attorney General
• Invoice of $2,400 from Kofile Technologies for Quicklinks maintenance in the County Clerk’s office
• Revised T‑hangar lease template for the County Airport and execution of leases with current tenants
• Granting an easement to Central Texas Electric Cooperative (CTEC) at the County Airport

The Commissioners Court approved a countywide burn ban to take effect at 5 p.m. on October 14. It also adopted several interlocal agreements, job description postings, hiring actions, and a resolution for a TxDOT runway pavement evaluation grant at the County Airport. Additional actions included setting the election order for the 2025 Constitutional Amendment vote and granting subdivision variances for the Klaerner‑Fahl project.

• Approved consent agenda, including $5,000 USPS payment
• Implemented countywide burn ban, effective 5 p.m.
• Approved Hill Country Energy Sub‑Regional Planning Commission interlocal agreement and bylaws
• Approved job descriptions and postings for County Attorney, IT, Elections, and Sheriff’s offices
• Approved hiring of District Clerk staff and County Jail personnel with specified pay rates
• Adopted resolution for TxDOT runway pavement evaluation grant at County Airport
• Adopted local order and newspaper notice for 2025 Constitutional Amendment election on Nov 4
• Approved variances to Subdivision Ordinance for Klaerner‑Fahl Subdivision (groundwater study and fire suppression exemptions)

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court will discuss implementing a burn ban and hold a public hearing on rules and permitting fees for on-site sewage facilities. The body is also considering several interlocal agreements and airport-related projects.

• Public hearing on rules and permitting fees for On-Site Sewage Facilities
• Proposed burn ban for unincorporated areas with fines up to $500
• Invoice of $2,400 to Kofile Technologies for Quicklinks maintenance
• Plat application and subdivision ordinance variances for Klaerner-Fahl Subdivision
• TxDOT sponsored runway pavement evaluation project at the County Airport

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court will act on a consent agenda that includes routine approvals for bills and claims, electronic fund transfers, journal entries and line‑item budget transfers, payroll expenses, departmental reports, and office fees. The Court will also consider approving interior and exterior Christmas decoration plans for the Gillespie County Courthouse square. Items requiring executive or closed session will be handled in accordance with the Open Meetings Act.

• Approve Bills & Claims and payments via electronic fund transfers
• Approve Journal Entries & Budget Amendments (Line‑Item Transfers)
• Approve payroll claims and related expenses
• Approve Fees of Office
• Approve interior and exterior Christmas decoration plans for the County Courthouse square

The court approved the consent agenda covering bills and claims, journal entries and budget amendments, payroll claims, departmental reports, and office fees. No action was taken on the interior and exterior Christmas decoration plans for the County Courthouse Square. The meeting was adjourned at 11:54 a.m.

• Approved Consent Agenda covering routine business items – motion carried
• No action taken on interior and exterior Christmas decoration plans for County Courthouse Square
• Motion to adjourn adopted – meeting adjourned at 11:54 a.m.

Commissioners Court

The Gillespie County Commissioners Court will consider routine consent‑agenda items such as bills, claims, payroll expenses, and fee approvals. It will also approve job descriptions for the Custodial Department and Sheriff's Office, and consider promotions, transfers, and payroll changes for the Communications Center and Sheriff's Office. Finally, the Court will vote on paying an invoice from Rapid Financial Solutions for the Court Funds Jury Card Program.

• Consent agenda items: approval of bills, claims, payroll expenses, journal entries, and fees
• Approve job descriptions/postings for Custodial Department and Sheriff's Office positions
• Consider promotions, transfers, payroll changes, and hiring for Communications Center and Sheriff's Office
• Approve payment of invoice from Rapid Financial Solutions for the Court Funds Jury Card Program

The Commissioners Court approved the consent agenda items as a group. It adopted the Custodial Department job description and posting, and approved hiring Joshua Hardin for the Communications Center at $24.01 per hour effective Oct. 1, 2025. The Court also approved payment of a $17,500 invoice to Rapid Financial Solutions for the Court Funds Jury Card Program. No action was taken on the Sheriff’s Office items.

• Approved consent agenda (motion carried)
• Approved Custodial Department job description and posting (motion carried)
• Approved hiring of Joshua Hardin, Communications Center, $24.01/hr (motion carried)
• Approved $17,500 invoice to Rapid Financial Solutions for Jury Card Program (motion carried)
• No action taken on Sheriff’s Office job description
• No action taken on Sheriff’s Office hiring

Commissioners Court

The Gillespie County Commissioners Court will meet on September 22, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. in the county courthouse. The Court will act on a consent agenda and consider several individual items, including variances for the Boot Ranch Subdivision Phase 2, airport lease agreements, and technology service quotes. Additional items include approvals of insurance renewals, personnel policy revisions, and a public‑hearing notice for on‑site sewage facility rules.

• Consider approval of variances from the County’s Subdivision and MHRC Ordinance for Boot Ranch Subdivision Phase 2
• Consider approval of the Routine Airport Maintenance Program (RAMP) agreement with TXDOT
• Consider approval of lease for T‑Hangar space at the County Airport (B‑10) and related lease amendments
• Consider approval of Centre Technologies quote for additional Microsoft 365 cloud licensing
• Consider approval of Blue Iron Sentinel quote for renewal of Eagle Eye cloud recording services

The Commissioners Court approved the routine consent agenda, a job posting for a Sergeant Investigator, and a promotion for Deb Phillips to Chief Deputy of the District Clerk’s Office. It also adopted an order setting meetings for the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at 9:00 a.m., approved County Clerk minutes, and authorized several airport agreements, including the RAMP agreement, a T‑Hangar lease, and variances for the Boot Ranch Subdivision Phase 2.

• Approved consent agenda items, including Toshiba Financial Services $119.78 (motion carried)
• Approved job description and posting for Sergeant Investigator in County Attorney’s office (motion carried)
• Approved promotion of Deb Phillips to Chief Deputy, District Clerk’s Office at $23/hr (motion carried)
• Approved order designating 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at 9:00 a.m. for regular meetings (motion carried)
• Approved County Clerk minutes for September 10 and 12, 2025 (motion carried)
• Approved Routine Airport Maintenance Program (RAMP) agreement with TXDOT (motion carried)
• Approved lease for T‑Hangar space at the County Airport (motion carried)
• Approved variances for Boot Ranch Subdivision Phase 2, items A‑G (motion carried)

Airport Advisory Board

The Gillespie County Airport Advisory Board will discuss a CPI adjustment, lease amendment for Ladd Gardner, and hangar color approval. It will also consider updates to the T‑Hangar usage policy, minimum standards, CIP projects, and private development. The meeting includes reports on airport events, maintenance, and development, followed by an open floor for stakeholders.

• CPI Adjustment Review/Discussion
• Ladd Gardner’s lease amendment
• Hangar Color Approval for Gardner/Lonestar AV8
• County T‑Hangar Usage Policy lease addendum/template update
• Minimum Standards update

The Airport Advisory Board voted unanimously to approve the CPI adjustments to the fair‑market‑value and rental rates and to remove the aircraft storage fee. It also unanimously approved Ladd Gardner’s lease amendment adding 13,496 sq ft and raising rent to $812.36 per month. The board approved a hangar‑color palette for Gardner and Lonestar AV8 and agreed to table further discussion of the County T‑Hangar usage policy.

• Approved CPI adjustments to FMV and rental rates and removal of aircraft storage fee (unanimous)
• Approved Ladd Gardner lease amendment: +13,496 sq ft, rent $812.36/mo (unanimous)
• Approved hangar color palette for Gardner (ash gray, steel gray, tan) and Lonestar AV8 (ash gray) (unanimous)
• Tabled further discussion of County T‑Hangar usage policy update (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of Aug 19 2025 meeting (Kory Keller voted against approval)
• Approved annual RAMP agreement (TXDOT to pay up to $100,000) – noted as ongoing
• Noted upcoming events and court actions (informational, no decision)
• Scheduled next meeting for Oct 21 2025 at 1 pm

Commissioners Court

The Gillespie County Commissioners Court will consider any amendments to the proposed Fiscal Year 2025‑26 budget, then hold a record vote to approve that budget. The court will also ratify any property‑tax increase contained in the budget and vote on the county tax rates for Maintenance & Operations and Interest & Sinking for Tax Year 2025. A copy of the proposed budget is available at the County Clerk’s office and online at www.gillespiecounty.org.

• Consider and discuss amendments to the proposed Fiscal Year 2025‑26 budget
• Record vote to approve the Fiscal Year 2025‑26 budget
• Ratify any property‑tax increase reflected in the Fiscal Year 2025‑26 budget
• Record vote to approve County tax rates for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) for Tax Year 2025
• Tax impact on median‑valued homestead: $1,137.90 current year, $1,261.84 if proposed rate adopted, $1,175.06 if adopted rate is adopted

The Commissioners Court unanimously approved the FY 2025‑26 budget. It also ratified the property‑tax increase contained in that budget and adopted a new tax rate of $0.2685 per $100 valuation for Tax Year 2025. No action was taken on budget amendment discussions.

• Approved FY 2025‑26 budget (5-0)
• Ratified property‑tax increase reflected in FY 2025‑26 budget (unanimous)
• Adopted 2025 tax rate of $0.2685 per $100 valuation (0.2590 M&O, 0.0095 I&S) (5-0)
• No action taken on amendments to the proposed FY 2025‑26 budget (discussion only)
• Motion to adjourn carried

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court will hold a special meeting to consider and discuss amendments to the proposed Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget. This budget discussion may impact the taxes paid on median valued homesteads.

• Proposed Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget amendments

The Commissioners Court discussed possible amendments to the proposed Fiscal Year 2025‑2026 budget but took no action on the item. Budget discussions were held across various departments. The court then moved to adjourn, and the motion to adjourn was adopted.

• No action taken on FY 2025‑2026 budget amendment discussion
• Motion to adjourn adopted

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court held public hearings on the proposed FY2025‑2026 budget and the proposed 2025 tax rate. The Court then voted to set the date, time, and location for a meeting to consider adopting the FY2025‑2026 budget. A separate vote set the date, time, and location for a meeting to consider adopting the 2025 tax rates. The meeting was adjourned at 6:34 p.m.

• Set date, time, location for FY2025‑2026 budget adoption meeting (motion carried)
• Set date, time, location for 2025 tax rates adoption meeting (motion carried)

Commissioners Court

The court approved its consent agenda, several personnel hires, and a series of contracts and grants, including a $5,000 grant for the Committee on Aging and an interlocal agreement with HCDE. It also ratified a letter supporting a fire department staffing variance. No action was taken on the Rogers Draw Energy Storage public comment, personnel policy revisions, or the security audit.

• Approved Consent Agenda with $9,086.84 Enterprise bill and $80 line-item transfer (motion carried)
• Approved job description and posting for a Veterans Service Office position (motion carried)
• Approved hiring of Pamela Terry in the Communications Center at $24.16/hr, contingent on background check (motion carried)
• Approved hiring of Alexander Grandy in the County Jail at $20.66/hr effective Sep 8, 2025 (motion carried)
• Approved agreement with Hopdox for electronic recording services in the County Clerk’s Office (motion carried)
• Approved letter supporting Harper Volunteer Fire Department variance request (motion carried)
• Approved interlocal agreement with Harris County Department of Education for cooperative purchasing (motion carried)
• Approved $5,000 grant to the Gillespie County Committee on Aging Home-Delivery Meal Program (motion carried)

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court approved its consent agenda, adopted job descriptions for the Sanitation Department, hired a staff member for the Tax Assessor‑Collector Office, appointed election judges and reserve deputies, set 2026 sheriff and constable fees unchanged, and approved airport agreements including allowing Ladybird Jet commercial operations. No action was taken on the suicide‑prevention proclamation, public comments on the Rogers Draw Energy Storage Project, or the proposed T‑hangar rules. The court also renewed the dispute‑resolution contract and approved other routine items.

• Approved Consent Agenda with Tyler Technologies $17,500 and Toshiba $119.78 (motion carried)
• Approved job description and posting for Sanitation Department position (motion carried)
• Approved hiring of Natasha Giral in Tax Assessor‑Collector Office at $17.19/hr (motion carried)
• Approved appointment of Election Judges and Alternates for Nov 2025 and Mar 2026 elections (motion carried)
• Approved appointment of Cliff Hirl and Terry Brooks as reserve deputies (motion carried)
• Approved setting 2026 fees for Sheriff and Constable services with no changes (motion carried)
• Approved Letter of Agreement with 12th Operations Group for T‑6 flights at Gillespie County Airport (motion carried)
• Approved Ladybird Jet to conduct commercial operations at County Airport per airport rules (motion carried)

Airport Advisory Board

The board unanimously approved the proposed Ladybird Jet operations using a PC‑12 aircraft with flights on Thursdays and Sundays. It also unanimously approved the Letter of Agreement with the 12th Operations Group for T‑6 flight activities at the airport. Additionally, the board unanimously approved the county T‑hangar waiting‑list and usage policies while tabling the private‑hangar policy portion. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved Ladybird Jet operations (unanimous)
• Approved Letter of Agreement with 12th Operations Group (unanimous)
• Approved county T‑hangar waiting‑list policy (unanimous)
• Approved county T‑hangar usage policy (unanimous)
• Tabled private‑hangar policy discussion (unanimous)

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court approved a $105,767.16 renewal of Centre Technologies' Microsoft 365 cloud licensing and a $18,480 renewal of CrowdStrike Falcon security software. They terminated the agreement with Fire Protection Consulting Group and selected Hazard Dynamics for on‑call engineering services. An order was adopted allowing the County Fire Marshal to charge fees for plan reviews and inspections. No action was taken on the retiree health insurance policy revision.

• Approved Centre Technologies Microsoft 365 license renewal ($105,767.16), motion carried
• Approved Center for Internet Security CrowdStrike Falcon renewal ($18,480.00), motion carried
• Terminated Fire Protection Consulting Group agreement and selected Hazard Dynamics for on‑call engineering services, motion carried
• Adopted order authorizing County Fire Marshal to charge fees for plan reviews/inspections, motion carried
• No action taken on retiree health insurance policy revision (discussion only)

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court will hold a special meeting to conduct a Budget Workshop. The body will also consider routine financial approvals and departmental reports.

• Budget Workshop
• Approval of Bills & Claims and electronic fund transfers
• Approval of Journal Entries & Budget Amendments (Line-Item Transfers)
• Approval of payroll claims and related expenses
• Approval of Fees of Office

The Gillespie County Commissioners Court met on August 13, 2025. The Court approved the consent agenda, which bundled routine items such as bills & claims, journal entries, payroll claims, departmental reports, and office fees. No action was taken on the budget workshop agenda item. An executive session was held to discuss fire‑code legal matters.

• Approved consent agenda (routine financial items) – motion carried
• No action taken on budget workshop item

Commissioners Court

The Gillespie County Commissioners Court will meet to consult with an attorney regarding fire code enforcement and pending litigation. The meeting is an addendum to the previously posted agenda.

• Consultation with attorney on fire code regulation and enforcement
• Discussion of pending or contemplated litigation related to fire code

Commissioners Court

The Gillespie County Commissioners Court met on August 12, 2025. The Court approved the renewal of the Maintenance and Support Agreement with IDEMIA Identity and Security USA LLC for the Sheriff’s Office LiveScan station. No other agenda items resulted in action and the meeting adjourned at 11:23 a.m.

• Approved renewal of Maintenance and Support Agreement with IDEMIA Identity and Security USA LLC (motion carried)

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court will discuss various county contracts, equipment purchases, and personnel changes. Key items include a review of the County Purchasing Policy to comply with SB-1173 and a budget workshop.

• Purchase of 2024 Chevrolet Z71 Patrol Pickup and Upfit package for Constable, Precinct 1
• Potential changes to the Gillespie County Purchasing Policy for SB-1173 implementation
• Setting 2026 fees for services performed by the Sheriff and Constables
• Amended contract for interior design services for Pioneer Memorial Library renovations
• Interlocal agreement with Alamo Area Council of Governments for E-9-1-1 PSAP services

The Commissioners Court approved the routine consent agenda items. It approved a posting for a Road and Bridge position, promoted Jacob Davies to Precinct 1 Foreman, and hired Humberto Luna as a Patrol Deputy at $65,008.94 annual salary. Major expenditures approved included a $72,453.53 purchase of a 2024 Chevrolet patrol pickup for Constable Precinct 1, a $3,503.50 lease for a Stalker Radar system, and a $116,085.67 payment to Kofile Technologies. The Court also created a committee to review purchasing policy changes required by SB‑1173.

• Approved routine consent agenda items (motion carried)
• Approved posting for Road and Bridge position (motion carried)
• Promoted Jacob Davies to Precinct 1 Foreman (motion carried)
• Hired Humberto Luna as Patrol Deputy at $65,008.94 annual salary (motion carried)
• Approved purchase of 2024 Chevrolet patrol pickup for Constable Precinct 1, $72,453.53 (motion carried)
• Approved lease of Stalker Radar System for Constable Precinct 1, $3,503.50 (motion carried)
• Approved payment to Kofile Technologies for archival indexing, $116,085.67 (motion carried)
• Approved creation of committee to study purchasing policy changes for SB‑1173 (motion carried)

Commissioners Court

The special joint meeting of Gillespie County Commissioners Court and Fredericksburg City Council was called to order at 9:02 a.m. All agenda items, including the FY 2025/2026 budget, economic development, health services, emergency management, fire services, EMS, and law‑enforcement, were discussed but no action was taken. The Texas Housing Foundation multi‑family development proposal was also discussed without a decision. The court adjourned at 12:07 p.m. after a motion to adjourn was made and seconded.

• Fiscal Year 2025/2026 budget – No action taken (discussion only)
• Economic Development Commission – No action taken (discussion only)
• Health Services – No action taken (discussion only)
• Emergency Management Services – No action taken (discussion only)
• City Fire Department – No action taken (discussion only)
• EMS Department – No action taken (discussion only)
• Law Enforcement Center – No action taken (discussion only)
• Adjourned – Motion passed

Commissioners Court

The court called the meeting to order at 10:34 a.m. and approved the Consent Agenda after a motion by Commissioner Keith Kramer and a second by Commissioner Charles Olfers. No action was taken on the Budget Workshop item, though discussion occurred. The court adjourned at 12:27 p.m. following a motion by Commissioner Charles Olfers and a second by County Judge Daniel Jones.

• Approved Consent Agenda (motion by Commissioner Keith Kramer, second by Commissioner Charles Olfers)
• No action taken on Budget Workshop
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Commissioner Charles Olfers, second by County Judge Daniel Jones)

Airport Advisory Board

The Airport Advisory Board unanimously approved the proposed hangar policies covering the county waiting list, county T‑hangar, and private hangar usage. The policies will be incorporated into the airport’s Rules and Regulations and posted on the website pending court approval. All other agenda items were informational updates with no decisions made. The meeting adjourned at 2:59 PM.

• Approved new airport hangar policies (unanimous)
• Approved incorporation of policies into Rules and Regulations
• Approved posting of policies on the airport website pending court approval

Airport Advisory Board

The board unanimously recommended approval of Gardner’s Phase II private hangar project, moving it to Phase III for lease development and court approval. The board also unanimously recommended approval of Lone Star Av8’s Phase II private hangar project, moving it to Phase III. The board unanimously recommended approval of the Tac Aero Banner Business LOI, which will require court approval. The board approved the minutes of the May 18, 2025 meeting; no vote was taken on the Hangar Policy update, which will be reviewed later.

• Approved minutes of May 18, 2025 meeting
• Unanimously recommended approval of Gardner Phase II private hangar project (moves to Phase III)
• Unanimously recommended approval of Lone Star Av8 Phase II private hangar project (moves to Phase III)
• Unanimously recommended approval of Tac Aero Banner Business LOI (court approval required)
• Hangar Policy update presented; no board decision, manager to email draft for review

Airport Advisory Board

The Airport Advisory Board voted unanimously to approve the proposed FY26 budget. The Tac Aero Banner Business LOI was tabled, and the Hangar Policy update was also tabled due to lack of time. No other actions were taken; remaining items were informational only.

• Approved FY26 airport budget (unanimous)
• Tac Aero Banner Business LOI – tabled
• Hangar Policy update – tabled

Airport Advisory Board

The Airport Advisory Board unanimously approved the Voluntary Noise Abatement Procedures. It also unanimously accepted the Mulholland private hangar Letter of Intent and recommended a development agreement. The board voted to table the Tac Aero banner‑towing business proposal until the next meeting. A workshop on Minimum Standards updates was scheduled for May 9.

• Approved Voluntary Noise Abatement Procedures (unanimous)
• Accepted Mulholland private hangar LOI and recommended development agreement (unanimous)
• Tabled Tac Aero banner‑towing business proposal
• Scheduled Minimum Standards workshop for May 9
• Approved minutes of the March 18, 2025 meeting