Karnes County, Texas
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Tue Jul 28, 2026 · 09:00
Commissioners Court
Karnes County Historic Courtroom
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David Wiatrek Bernard Lyssy
Commissioner, Precinct 1 Commissioner, Precinct 2
James Rosales Wade J. Hedtke Wesley Gisler
Commissioner, Precinct 3 Karnes County Judge Commissioner, Precinct 4
NOTICE OF MEETING
COMMISSIONERS COURT OF KARNES COUNTY TEXAS
Notice is hereby given that the governing body of Karnes County Commissioners Court will
hold a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 9:00 AM in the Karnes County Historic
Courtroom, located at 101 North Panna Maria Avenue, Suite 200, Kames City, Texas 78118 to
discuss the following items of Karnes County business in accordance with Local Government
Code 551*:
1 Welcome.
2. Quorum Present. Yes No Absent:
3. Opening Prayer.
4, Pledge of Allegiance.
§. Citizens to be heard,
Names:
6. Acknowledge: DSHS Region 8 Activities for the 2025 Calendar Year. Acknowledging
Staff and Services available in Karnes County. Author: Amanda Segura-Txs, Dept. Of
State Health Services Region 8/Sponsored by Judge Wade J, Hedtke
7 Discuss/take possible action: To declare the Sheriffs Office 2019 Chevy Tahoe, VIN#
LGNLCDEC7KR 236908, as Surplus, and authorize its sale at public auction.
Author: David Wiatrek-Comm. Pret.#1
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Discuss/Take possible action: To add the County Pool Vehicle, Emergency
Management Coordinator vehicle, and three (3) Maintenance Department vehicles to the
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County’s Fleet Management system. Author: David Wiatrek-Comm. Pret.#1
Discuss/Approve/Disapprove: Opening and accepting bids receiv
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Tue Aug 11, 2026 · 09:00
Commissioners Court
101 North Panna Maria Avenue, Karnes City
Tue Aug 25, 2026 · 09:00
Commissioners Court
Karnes County Historic Courtroom
Tue Sep 8, 2026 · 09:00
Commissioners Court
101 North Panna Maria Avenue, Karnes City
Tue Sep 22, 2026 · 09:00
Commissioners Court
Karnes County Historic Courtroom
Tue Oct 13, 2026 · 09:00
Commissioners Court
101 North Panna Maria Avenue, Karnes City
Tue Oct 27, 2026 · 09:00
Commissioners Court
Karnes County Historic Courtroom
Tue Nov 10, 2026 · 09:00
Commissioners Court
101 North Panna Maria Avenue, Karnes City
Tue Nov 24, 2026 · 09:00
Commissioners Court
Karnes County Historic Courtroom
Tue Dec 8, 2026 · 09:00
Commissioners Court
101 North Panna Maria Avenue, Karnes City
Recent meetings
Tue Jul 14, 2026 · 09:00
Commissioners Court
Court to consider new sheriff and constable fee structure for 2027
The Karnes County Commissioners Court will discuss several budget transfers, appointments, and interlocal agreements, and will vote on a proposed increase to sheriff and constable civil process fees. Items include a $75,000 allocation for jail equipment repairs, a $140,000 amendment for heavy equipment repairs, and the appointment of Raymond Dziuk to the Emergency Services District #1 board. The court will also consider an interlocal agreement with Bee County for jail services and acknowledge recent library donations.
- Approve $75,000 transfer to GL 100-561-5729 for jail equipment repairs and maintenance
- Approve $140,000 budget amendment moving funds to GL 200-680-4510 for heavy equipment repairs
- Consider 2027 fee changes: maintain $200 civil process fee and add $50 per hour per deputy plus $0.72 per mile
- Approve appointment of Raymond Dziuk to Karnes County Emergency Services District #1 board
- Approve interlocal agreement with Bee County for jail services (incarceration capacity)
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101 North Panna Maria Avenue, Karnes City
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David Wiatrek Bernard Lyssy
Commissioner, Precinct 1 Commissioner, Precinct 2
James Rosales Wade J. Hedtke Wesley Gisler
Commissioner, Precinct 3 Karnes County Judge Commissioner, Precinct 4
NOTICE OF MEETING
COMMISSIONERS COURT OF KARNES COUNTY TEXAS
Notice is hereby given that the governing body of Karnes County Commissioners Court will
hold a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 9:00 AM in the Kames County Historic
Courtroom, located at 101 North Panna Maria Avenue, Suite 200, Karnes City, Texas 78118 to
discuss the following items of Karnes County business in accordance with Local Government
Code 551*:
1 Welcome.
2. Quorum Present. Yes No Absent:
3. Opening Prayer.
4, Pledge of Allegiance.
5. Citizens to be heard.
Names:
6. Acknowledge: Constables office allowing Texas Game Warden assigned to Karnes
County to also utilize secured office space. Author: Roel "Eddie" Salas-Const.Pret.#1
7. Acknowledge: Kenedy Public Library acknowledges receipt of donation from Wal-Mart
in the amount of a $80 gift card to be used towards Summer Reading Program prizes &
supplies. Author: Donna Ermis-Library Director/Sylvia Pena-Kenedy Library
Director
8. Acknowledge: Kenedy Public Library acknowledges receipt of donation from HEB in
the amount of a $500 gift card to be used towards Summer Reading Program prizes &
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supplies. Author: Donna Ermis-County Library Director/Sylvia Pena-Kenedy
Library Director
Acknowledge: Kenedy Public Libr
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Tue Jun 23, 2026 · 09:00
Commissioners Court
Karnes County to consider jail repairs and new Precinct 4 construction projects
The Commissioners Court will discuss approving contracts for grant administration and engineering services. The body is also deciding on FY 2027 employee health insurance and construction documents for a new EMS satellite building and service center in Precinct 4.
- Emergency plumbing repairs at the County Jail for $55,736.00
- Construction documents for Precinct 4 EMS Satellite Building and Service Center/JP Office
- FY 2027 employee health insurance benefits renewal with TAC HEBP
- Transfer of $20,000.00 for fuel within Lonestar Grant #5371101
- Appointment of Tax Assessor-Collector to calculate 2026 benchmark tax rates
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Karnes County Historic Courtroom
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David Wiatrek Bernard Lyssy
Commissioner, Precinct 1 Commissioner, Precinct 2
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James Rosales
Commissioner, Precinct 3 Karnes County Judge Commissioner, Precinct 4
NOTICE OF MEETING
COMMISSIONERS COURT OF KARNES COUNTY TEXAS
Notice is hereby given that the governing body of Karnes County Commissioners Court will
hold a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 9:00 AM in the Kames County Historic
Courtroom, located at 101 North Panna Maria Avenue, Suite 200, Kames City, Texas 78118 to
discuss the following items of Karnes County business in accordance with Local Government
Code 551*:
L Welcome.
2 Quorum Present. = s-Yes No Absent:
3. Opening Prayer.
4, Pledge of Allegiance.
5. Citizens to be heard.
Names:
6. Discuss/Approve/Disapprove: Authorizing the County Judge to execute a contract with
Traylor & Associates, Inc., as previously awarded on November 26, 2024, for grant
administration and environmental services related to Texas Department of Agriculture
Grant Contract No. CDV25-0352. Author: Judge Wade J. Hedtke/Traylor &
Associates, Inc.
7. Discuss/Approve/Disapprove: Authorizing the County Judge to execute a contract with
Cope Engineering, as previously awarded on February 24, 2026 for engineering services
related to Texas Department of Agriculture Grant Contract NO. CDV25-0352.
Author: Judge Wade J. Hedtke/Traylor & Associates Inc.
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Tue Jun 9, 2026 · 09:00
Commissioners Court
Karnes County considers funding for KCHO and $350,000 ambulance grant
The Commissioners Court will discuss funding for two employees at KCHO to prevent the organization from closing. The body is also considering several construction projects in Precinct 4 and employee health benefit renewals for FY 2027.
- Request for county funds to pay two employees at KCHO
- Receipt of $350,000.00 grant from the Texas Comptroller for the Texas Rural Ambulance Grant Fund
- Approval of final construction documents for Precinct 4 Service Center and J.P. Office Building
- Approval of final construction documents for Precinct 4 EMS Satellite Building
- Renewal of FY 2027 employee health insurance benefits with TAC HEBP
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David Wiatrek Bernard Lyssy
Commissioner, Precinct 1 Commissioner, Precinct 2
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Commissioner, Precinct 3 Karnes County Judge Commissioner, Precinet 4
NOTICE OF MEETING
COMMISSIONERS COURT OF KARNES COUNTY TEXAS
Notice is hereby given that the governing body of Karnes County Commissioners Court will
hold a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 9:00 AM in the Kames County Multi-
Purpose room, located at 210 W. Calvert, Suite 150, Karnes City, Texas 78118 to discuss the
following items of Kames County business in accordance with Local Government Code 551*:
L Welcome,
2. Quorum Present. =-sYes — ss No. Absent:
3. Opening Prayer.
4, Pledge of Allegiance.
5. Citizens to be heard.
Names:
6. Discuss/Take possible action: Asking consideration from County to assist in funds for
KCHO. Por the past 12 years have paid for salaries from own personal account and have
done a lot by answering calls and accepting dogs that have been dumped in our
County. Ifno assistance the KCHO will have no other option but to close its doors,
(Need funding for 2 employees currently at KCHO) Author: Rhonda
Sheeran/Sponsored by Judge Wade J. Hedtke & David Wiatrek-Comun. Pret.#1
7. Discuss/A pprove/Disapprove: Adopt a resolution identifying signatories for Karnes
County's TxCDBG grants with the Texas Department of Agriculture.
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I, Jamie Leal, County Clerk of Karnes County, Texas, do hereby certify that the following
Commissioners Court Minutes are a true and correct record of the proceedings from the Commissioners
Court Meeting on June 9, 2026.
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KARNES COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
REGULAR SESSION - JUNE 9, 2026
Commissioners Court met in regular session on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 9:00 AM in the Karnes
County Offices on the Square located at 210 West Calvert, Suite 150, Karnes City, Texas, with the
following members present:
County Judge Wade Hedtke
Commissioner Pct. #1 David Wiatrek
Commissioner Pret./#3 James Rosales
Commissioner Pret.#4 Wes Gisler
Agenda
1. Welcome.
Judge Hedtke opened the meeting and welcomed all present.
2. Quorum Present. Yes No Absent:
X Yes No Absent: Commissioner Pret.#2 Lyssy
3. Opening Prayer.
Judge Hedtke gave the opening prayer.
Pledge of Allegiance.
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Citizens to be heard.
Names:
None.
6. Discuss/Take possible action: Asking consideration from County to assist in funds for KCHO
For the past 12 years have paid for salaries from own personal account and have done a lot by
answering calls and accepting dogs that have been dumped in our County. If no assistance the
KCHO will have no other option but to close its doors. (Need funding for 2 employees currently
at KCHO)
Agenda item was discussed. No action was taken.
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Tue May 26, 2026 · 09:00
Commissioners Court
Commissioners to discuss jail concept plan, financing, and construction approach
The Karnes County Commissioners Court will consider several items including cancelling a previous RFP for steel framing removal at the Archive Building and approving a revised RFP, authorizing negotiations with Pugh Construction for courthouse restoration, and accepting a traffic signing plan for Hobson. The court will also discuss the jail concept plan, construction method, budget, and schedule, as well as fund transfers for jail maintenance and patrol vehicle repairs.
- Revised RFP for removal of steel framing at Karnes County Archive Building after cancelling previous solicitation
- Authorize negotiations with Pugh Construction for CMAR services on courthouse restoration
- Transfer $50,000 from vehicle purchases to jail equipment repairs and maintenance
- Transfer $27,500 each for patrol vehicle maintenance and fuel from vehicle purchase savings
- Discuss jail concept plan, construction method (CMAR), budget/financing, and schedule
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Karnes County Historic Courtroom
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David Wiatrek Bernard Lyssy
Commissioner, Precinct 1 Commissioner, Precinct 2
James Rosales Wade J. Hedtke Wesley Gisler
Commissioner, Precinct 3 Karnes County Judge Commissioner, Precinct 4
NOTICE OF MEETING
COMMISSIONERS COURT OF KARNES COUNTY TEXAS
Notice is hereby given that the governing body of Karnes County Commissioners Court will
hold a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 9:00 AM in the Karnes County Jail
Courtroom, located at 500 E. Wall Street, Karnes City, Texas 78118 to discuss the following
items of Kames County business in accordance with Local Government Code 551”:
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Welcome.
Quorum Present, Yes No Absent:
Opening Prayer,
Pledge of Allegiance.
Citizens to be heard.
Names:
Discuss: Alamo Regional Transit ridership from January 2026 through April 2026.
Author: Ella Nash-ART Mobility Coordinator/Sponsored by Judge Wade J.
Hedtke
Discuss/Approve/Disapprove: Cancellation of the current RFP solicitation and
declaration that all received proposals are voided without prejudice due to discrepancy
between posted RFP on 03/24/2026 agenda and County Website. Approve revised RFP
for removal of steel framing Karnes County Archive Building. Author: Jennifer Tapia-
Co. Attorney
Discuss: Pursuant to Tex. Gov't Code 551.071 consultation with Attomey regarding
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litigation in the matter of Centurion Industries Inc./A-Lert Roofing. Author: Jennifer
Tapia-Co. Attorney
Discuss/Approve/Disapprove: Recommendation by Courthou
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I, Jamie Leal, County Clerk of Kames County, Texas, do hereby certify that the following
Commissioners Court Minutes are a true and correct record of the proceedings from the Commissioners
Court Meeting on May 26, 2026.
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KARNES COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
REGULAR SESSION - MAY 26, 2026
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Commissioners Court met in regular session on Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 9:00 AM in the Karnes
County Jail Courtroom, located at 500 E. Wall Street, Karnes City, Texas 78118, in the city of Karnes
City, Texas, with the following members present:
County Judge Wade Hedtke
Commissioner Pet. #1 David Wiatrek
Commissioner Pret#2 Benny Lyssy
Commissioner Pret.#3 James Rosales
Commissioner Pret.#4 Wes Gisler
Agenda
1. Welcome.
Judge Hedtke opened the meeting and welcomed all present.
2. Quorum Present, _Yes ___No Absent:
X Yes No Absent:
3. Opening Prayer.
Judge Hedtke gave the opening prayer.
4. Pledge of Allegiance.
5. Citizens to be heard.
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Craig Brubaker and Thomas Polasek
6. Discuss: Alamo Regional Transit ridership from January 2026 through April 2026.
Discussion only.
7. Discuss/Approve/Disapprove: Cancellation of the current RFP solicitation and declaration that
all received proposals are voided without prejudice due to discrepancy between posted RFP on
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Tue May 12, 2026 · 09:00
Commissioners Court
Karnes County considers traffic signal funding and library budget increase
The Commissioners Court will decide on several interlocal agreements, including a traffic signal installation in Kenedy and a grant application with El Oso Water Supply Corporation. The body will also review a budget amendment for the Falls City Public Library and updated rules of procedure.
- Budget amendment of $6,000.00 for Falls City Public Library for books and programming
- Interlocal Agreement with City of Kenedy for a traffic signal on US 181 near Freeny Drive
- MOU with El Oso Water Supply Corporation for a 2025/2026 Texas Community Block Grant application
- MOU with Falls City ISD for one full-time and one part-time School Resource Officer
- Disposal of surplus equipment including 16 desktop computers, 13 monitors, 6 printers, and 2 copiers
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✓ Decided: Court approves $6,000 library budget amendment and multiple other items
The Commissioners Court approved a $6,000 budget amendment for the Falls City Public Library, allocating $3,000 each to books and programming. It also approved a memorandum of understanding with El Oso Water Supply Corporation, a health‑benefits board election, surplus equipment disposal, and a school resource officer agreement. Two items—updated rules of procedure and an interlocal traffic‑signal agreement with the City of Kenedy—were tabled for the next meeting.
- Approved $6,000 budget amendment for Falls City Public Library (Yes 4, No 1)
- Approved MOU with El Oso Water Supply Corp for Texas Community Block Grant (Yes 5, No 0)
- Approved TAC Board health/benefits ballot selecting John Gothia (Yes 5, No 0)
- Approved disposal of surplus computers, monitors, printers, and copiers (Yes 5, No 0)
- Approved Falls City ISD MOU for one full‑time and one part‑time school resource officer (Yes 5, No 0)
- Approved consent agenda as presented (Yes 5, No 0)
- Approved Treasurer's Report as presented (Yes 5, No 0)
- Approved payment of bills as presented (Yes 5, No 0)
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David Wiatrek Bernard Lyssy
Commissioner, Precinct 1 Commissioner, Precinct 2
James Rosales Wade J. Hedtke Wesley Gisler
Commissioner, Precinct 3 Karnes County Judge Commissioner, Precinct 4
NOTICE OF MEETING
COMMISSIONERS COURT OF KARNES COUNTY TEXAS
Notice is hereby given that the governing body of Karnes County Commissioners Court will
hold a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 9:00 AM in the Karnes County Historic
Courtroom, located at 101 North Panna Maria Avenue, Suite 200, Karnes City, Texas 78118 to
discuss the following items of Karmes County business in accordance with Local Government
Code 551*;
1. Welcome.
2. Quorum Present. Yes No Absent:
3. Opening Prayer.
4, Pledge of Allegiance.
5. Citizens to be heard.
Names:
6. Acknowledge: Mental Health Awareness month in May presented by Camino Real.
Author: Doris Morales-Camino Real/Sponsored by Judge Wade J. Hedtke
7. Acknowledge: Community Council of South Central Texas Proclamation for May 2026.
Author: Corrie Martin-CCSCT Exe.Adm.Asst/Sponsored by Judge Wade J.
Hedtke
8. Discuss/Approve/Disapprove: Budget Amendment to Falls City Public Library in the
amount of $6,000.00 from Unreserved Fund Balance 250-271-2751 with $3,000.00
going to Books 250-651-5900 and $3,000.00 going to Programming 250-651-4222. The
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purpose of this amendment is to provide more programming for our Summer Reading
Program and continue to provide new books for our patrons. Author: Donna
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1, Jamie Leal, County Clerk of Kames County, Texas, do hereby certify that the following
Commissioners Court Minutes are a true and correct record of the proceedings from the Commissioners
Court Meeting on May 12, 2026.
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Jamie Leal, C Clerk
And Ex-Officio Clerk of the
Commissioners Court of
Karnes County, Texas
KARNES COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
REGULAR SESSION - MAY 12, 2026
Commissioners Court met in regular session on Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 9:00 AM in the Karnes
County Historic Courtroom located at 101 North Panna Maria Avenue, in the city of Karnes City,
Texas, with the following members present:
County Judge Wade Hedtke
Commissioner Pet. #1 David Wiatrek
Commissioner Pret.#2 Benny Lyssy
Commissioner Pret.#3 James Rosales
Commissioner Pret.#i4 Wes Gisler
Agenda
1. Welcome.
Judge Hedtke opened the meeting and welcomed alll present.
2. Quorum Present. __-Yes__ No. Absent:
X Yes No Absent:
3. Opening Prayer.
Judge Hedtke gave the opening prayer.
4. Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Citizens to be heard.
Names:
Vi Swierc, Brenda Jalufka
6. Acknowledge: Mental Health Awareness month in May presented by Camino Real
The agenda item is acknowledged.
7. Acknowledge: Community Council of South Central Texas Proclamation for May 2026.
The agenda item is acknowledged.
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Discuss/Approve/Disapprove: Budget Amendment to Falls City Public Library in the amount of
$6,000.00 from Unreserved Fund Balance 250-271-2751 with $3,000.00 going
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Fri May 8, 2026 · 09:00
Commissioners Court
County to consider resolution supporting historic courthouse grant
The Karnes County Commissioners Court will hold a special meeting to discuss and vote on a resolution supporting an application for a grant through the Texas Historic Courthouse Preservation Program. The agenda also includes procedural items such as a welcome, quorum determination, opening prayer, pledge of allegiance, and a public comment period. The court will acknowledge its next regular meeting scheduled for May 12, 2026.
- Discuss/Approve/Disapprove resolution supporting grant application for Texas Historic Courthouse Preservation Program
- Citizens to be heard (public comment period)
- Acknowledgement of next regular meeting on May 12, 2026
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✓ Decided: Commissioners Court approved historic courthouse grant resolution
The court approved a resolution supporting the application for a grant through the Texas Historic Courthouse Preservation Program. The motion was made by Commissioner Wiatrek, seconded by Commissioner Rosales, and passed unanimously (3-0-0). The court also acknowledged that its next meeting will be on May 12, 2026.
- Approved resolution supporting Texas Historic Courthouse Preservation Program grant (3-0-0)
- Acknowledged next meeting on May 12, 2026
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David Wiatrek Bemard Lyssy
Commissloner, Precinct 1 Commissioner, Precinct 2
James Rosales Wade J. Hedtke Wesley Gisler
Commissioner, Precinet 3 Karnes County Judge Commissioner, Precinct 4
NOTICE OF MEETING
COMMISSIONERS COURT OF KARNES COUNTY TEXAS
Notice is hereby given that the governing body of Karnes County Commissioners Court will
hold a Special Meeting on Friday, May 8, 2026 at 9:00 AM in the Karnes County Historic
Courtroom, located at 101 North Panna Maria Avenue, Suite 200, Karnes City, Texas 78118 to
discuss the following items of Karnes County business in accordance with Local Government
Code 551*:
1 Welcome.
2. Quorum Present. Yes No Absent:
3. Opening Prayer.
4, Pledge of Allegiance.
5. Citizens to be heard.
Names:
6. Discuss/Approve/Disapprove: A Resolution of the Karnes County Commissioners Court
supporting the application of a grant through the Texas Historic Courthouse Preservation
Program. Author: David Wiatrek-Comm. Pret.#1
Acknowledge the Commissioners Court will meet on May 12, 2026 at 9:00 AM, in the
Karnes County Historic Courtroom, located at 101 North Panna Maria Avenue, Suite
200, Karnes City, Texas 78118.
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*Karnes County Commissioners Court reserves the right to adjourn into Executive Session
at any time during a regular or special called meeting to discuss any matters listed on the
agenda, as authorized by Texas Government Code 551.
CERTIFICATE: T hereby certify that the foregoing not
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I, Jamie Leal, County Clerk of Karnes County, Texas, do hereby certify that the following
Commissioners Court Minutes are a true and correct record of the proceedings from the Commissioners
Court Meeting on May 8, 2026. oy tia,
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Jamie Leal, Coty Clerk
And Ex-Officio Clerk of the
Commissioners Court of
Karnes County, Texas
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KARNES COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
REGULAR SESSION - MAY 8, 2026
Commissioners Court met in regular session on Friday, May 8, 2026 at 9:00 AM in the Karnes
County Historic Courtroom located at 101 North Panna Maria Avenue, in the city of Karnes City,
Texas, with the following members present:
Commissioner Pet. #1 David Wiatrek
Commissioner Pret.#2 Benny Lyssy
Commissioner Pret.#3 James Rosales
Agenda
1. Welcome.
Commissioner Lyssy opened the meeting and welcomed all present.
2. Quorum Present. __-Yes __No_ Absent:
X Yes No Absent: County Judge Hedtke, Commissioner Pret.#4 Gisler
3. Opening Prayer.
Randy Witte gave the opening prayer.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Citizens to be heard.
Names:
None.
6 Discuss/Approve/Disapprove: A Resolution of the Karnes County Commissioners Court
supporting the application of a grant through the Texas Historic Courthouse Preservation
Program.
A motion by Commissioner Pet. #1 Wiatrek and seconded by Commissioner Pret.#3 Rosales
to approve the agenda item as presented.
All voted aye. Motion carried Yes 3, No 0, Abstained 0.
Acknowledge the Commissioners Court will meet on May 12, 2026 at 9:00 AM, in the Kames
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Tue Apr 28, 2026 · 09:00
Commissioners Court
Karnes County to consider ConocoPhillips oil and gas lease offer
The Karnes County Commissioners Court will vote on a proposed oil and gas lease from Burlington Resources (ConocoPhillips), consider filing for a historic courthouse preservation grant, and discuss opening bids for courthouse restoration. The court will also clarify pay rates for dispatch and jail administrator positions, certify a $6,500 NRA grant for sheriff's shotguns, and decide on lifting the burn ban. Numerous routine items including consent agenda, reports, and donations are also on the agenda.
- Review proposed lease offer from Burlington Resources Oil & Gas Company L.P. (Conoco Phillips) for oil and gas development
- Discuss filing for Texas Historic Courthouse Preservation Program grant for courthouse repairs
- Discuss opening statements of qualifications for construction manager at risk services for courthouse restoration
- Clarify starting pay rates: Dispatch Administrator $60,000, Jail Administrator $65,000, Medical Administrator $65,000
- Certify receipt and acceptance of $6,500 NRA Foundation grant for purchase of duty weapons (shotguns) for KCSO
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✓ Decided: Court approved multiple contracts and lifted county burn ban
The Commissioners Court voted unanimously to approve the building contractor award for the HOME program, lift the county’s burn ban, and accept a lease offer from Burlington Resources Oil & Gas. It also approved an encroachment consent with the City of Karnes City, authorized a Texas Historic Courthouse Preservation Program grant application, and allowed the Child Welfare Board to use office space at 115 N. Market St. All motions passed 5‑0.
- Approved building contractor award for HOME program (5-0)
- Approved lifting of the current burn ban (5-0)
- Approved review and acceptance of lease offer from Burlington Resources Oil & Gas (5-0)
- Approved Encroachment Consent Agreement with the City of Karnes City (5-0)
- Approved filing for Texas Historic Courthouse Preservation Program grant (5-0)
- Approved use of office/storage space at 115 N. Market St for Child Welfare Board (5-0)
- Approved opening and accepting statements of qualifications for CMAR services for historic courthouse restoration (5-0)
- Approved transfer of Kenwood NX5700 VHF transceiver to EMS inventory (5-0)
Karnes County Historic Courtroom
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David Wiatrek Bernard Lyssy
Commissioner, Precinct 1 Commissioner, Precinct 2
James Rosales Wade J. Hedtke Wesley Gisler
Commissioner, Precinct 3 Karnes County Judge Commissioner, Precinct 4
NOTICE OF MEETING
COMMISSIONERS COURT OF KARNES COUNTY TEXAS
Notice is hereby given that the governing body of Karnes County Commissioners Court will
hold a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 9:00 AM in the Karnes County Historic
Courtroom, located at 101 North Panna Maria Avenue, Suite 200, Karnes City, Texas 78118 to
discuss the following items of Karnes County business in accordance with Local Government
Code 551*:
1 Welcome.
2. Quorum Present. Yes No Absent:
3 Opening Prayer.
4. Pledge of Allegiance.
5. Citizens to be heard.
Names:
6. Acknowledge: April as National Child Abuse Prevention month in Karnes County; on
behalf of the Karnes County Child Welfare Board, Author: Bonnie Ramirez-Karnes
Co.Child Welfare Board Chair President/Sponsored by Judge Wade J. Hedtke
7. Discuss/Approve/Disapprove: Resolution authorizing the approval of the building
contractor award for the HOME program through Texas Department of Housing and
Community Affairs. Author: Judge Wade J. Hedtke
8. Discuss/Approve/Disapprove: Lifting current Burn Ban in effect for Karmes County.
' Author: Judge Wade J. Hedtke
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14,
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17.
18.
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20.
Acknowledge: Resolution regarding the establishment of additional Data Centers in the
State of Texas. Author: Judge Wade J. Hedtke
D
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I, Jamie Leal, County Clerk of Kames County, Texas, do hereby certify that the following
Commissioners Court Minutes are a true and correct record of the proceedings from the Commissioners
Court Meeting on April 28, 2026.
ATTESTS -
Jamie Leal\ Pounty Clerk
‘And Ex-Officio Clerk of the
Commissioners Court of ip,
Kames County, Texas “Nes coun’
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KARNES COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
REGULAR SESSION - APRIL 28, 2026
Commissioners Court met in regular session on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 9:00 AM in the Karnes
County Historic Courtroom located at 101 North Panna Maria Avenue, in the city of Karnes City,
Texas, with the following members present:
County Judge Wade Hedtke
Commissioner Pet. #1 David Wiatrek
Commissioner Pret.#2 Benny Lyssy
Commissioner Pret.#3 James Rosales
Commissioner Pret.#4 Wes Gisler
Agenda
1. Welcome.
Judge Hedtke opened the meeting and welcomed all present.
2. Quorum Present. Yes ___No Absent:
XYes No Absent:
3. Opening Prayer.
Judge Hedtke gave the opening prayer.
4. Pledge of Allegiance.
5. Citizens to be heard.
Names:
Lisa Castaneda (Coastal Bend College Updates) and John Lujan (State Representative)
6. Acknowledge: April as National Child Abuse Prevention month in Kames County; on behalf of
the Kames County Child Welfare Board.
The agenda item is acknowledged.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
Discuss/Approve/Disapprove: Resolution authorizing the approval of the building contractor
award for the HOME program through Texas Department of Housing and
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Tue Apr 14, 2026 · 09:00
Commissioners Court
Karnes County to review jail repairs and courthouse restoration services
The Commissioners Court will discuss structural repairs for the county jail, sheriff's office, and courtroom. The body is also considering a lease offer from Burlington Resources Oil & Gas Company L.P. and the purchase of a 0.384-acre lot in Kenedy.
- Review of updated lease offer from Burlington Resources Oil & Gas Company L.P.
- Possible purchase of 0.384 acres (Lot 12 of Block 35) from Christopher Pena in Kenedy
- Request for geotechnical services for the Courthouse Restoration Project from Ford, Powell & Carson Architects & Planners, Inc.
- Decision on extending the current burn ban for an additional 90 days
- Authorization of mediation in litigation involving Centurion Industries, LLC and A-Lert Roofing Systems Divisions
infrastructurereal-estateoil-and-gaspublic-safetylegal
101 North Panna Maria Avenue, Karnes City
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David Wiatrek Bernard Lyssy
Commissioner, Precinct i Commissioner, Precinct 2
James Rosales Wade J. Hedtke Wesley Gisler
Commissioner, Precinct 3 Karnes County Judge Commissioner, Precinct 4
NOTICE OF MEETING
COMMISSIONERS COURT OF KARNES COUNTY TEXAS
Notice is hereby given that the governing body of Karnes County Commissioners Court will
hold a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 9:00 AM in the Karnes County Multi-
Purpose room, located at 210 W. Calvert, Suite 150, Karnes City, Texas 78118 to discuss the
following items of Karnes County business in accordance with Local Government Code 551*:
1. Welcome.
2. Quorum Present. Yes No Absent:
3. Opening Prayer.
4, Pledge of Allegiance.
5. Citizens to be heard.
Names:
6. Acknowledge: Receipt of GEO donation checks. Author: Judge Wade J. Hedtke
7 Discuss/Approve/Disapprove: Accept and Open bids submitted for TDHCA HOME
Grant Reconstruction/Assistance of (2) homes within Karnes County. Auther: Judge
Wade J. Hedtke
8. Discuss/Approve/Disapprove: Extending current Burn Ban an additional 90 days.
Author: Justin Garcia-EMC
9. Discuss/Approve/Disapprove: Review updated proposed Lease offer from Burlington
Resources Oil & Gas Company L.P. (i.e. Conoco Phillips Company). Lease offer has
10.
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12,
13.
14.
15.
16,
17.
been reviewed and approved by Co. Attorney Tapia to present before Court.
Author: Judge Wade J. Hedtke
Discuss/Approve/Disapprove: To approve Ms. Ashley Scribner for appointment as the
new Karne
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1, Jamie Leal, County Clerk of Kames County, Texas, do hereby certify that the following
Commissioners Court Minutes are a true and correct record gf the proceedings from the Commissioners
1,
Court Meeting on April 14, 2026. oS COUR?”
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Jamie Leal, Cobhty Clerk
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KARNES COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
REGULAR SESSION - APRIL 14, 2026
Commissioners Court met in regular session on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 9:00 AM in the Karnes
County Historic Courtroom located at 101 North Panna Maria Avenue, in the city of Karnes City,
Texas, with the following members present:
County Judge Wade Hedtke
Commissioner Pet. #1 David Wiatrek
Commissioner Pret.#2 Benny Lyssy
Commissioner Pret.#3 James Rosales
Commissioner Pret.#4 Wes Gisler
Agenda
1. Welcome.
Judge Hedtke opened the meeting and welcomed alll present.
2. Quorum Present. __Yes _No Absent: __
XYes No Absent:
3. Opening Prayer.
Judge Hedtke gave the opening prayer.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Citizens to be heard.
Names: _
none
6. Acknowledge: Receipt of GEO donation checks.
The agenda item is acknowledged.
7. Discuss/Approve/Disapprove: Accept and Open bids submitted for IDHCA HOME Grant
Reconstruction/Assistance of (2) homes within Kames County.
10.
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13.
14.
A motion by Commissioner Pret.#3 Rosales and seconded by Commissioner Pret.#2 Lyssy
to approve item #7 with the one bid from RM Construction for $138,000 per home.
All vot
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Tue Mar 24, 2026 · 09:00
Commissioners Court
Karnes County Historic Courtroom
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David Wiatrek Bernard Lyssy
Commissioner, Precinct 1 Commissioner, Precinct 2
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James Rosales Wade J. Hedike Wesley Gisler
Commissioner, Precinct 3 Karnes County Judge Commissioner, Precinct 4
NOTICE OF MEETING
COMMISSIONERS COURT OF KARNES COUNTY TEXAS
Notice is hereby given that the governing body of Karnes County Commissioners Court will
hold a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 9:00 AM in the Karnes County
Historic Courtroom, located at 101 North Panna Maria Avenue, Suite 200, Karnes City, Texas
78118 to discuss the following items of Karnes County business in accordance with Local
Government Code 551*:
1. Welcome.
2. Quorum Present. Yes No Absent:
3. Opening Prayer.
4. Pledge of Allegiance.
5. Citizens to be heard.
Names:
6. Acknowledge: Child Abuse Prevention Awareness Proclamation for the month of April
presented on behalf of Children's Alliance of South Texas. Author: Michelle King-
CAST Director/Sponsored by Judge Wade J. Hedtke
Acknowledge: Proclamation declaring April 2026 as Sexual Assault Awareness month.
Author: Bobbie Jo Roberson-Thriving Hearts Crisis Center/Sponsered by Judge
Wade J. Hedike
Acknowledge: 2026 Soil & Water Stewardship Week Proclamation declaring April 25 to
May 6, 2026 as "Texas Soil & Water Stewardship Week. Author: Donna Natho-
10.
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12.
13.
16.
17.
18.
Karnes County SWCD/Sponsored by Judge Wade J. Hedtke
Discuss/Approve/Disapprove: Approve and Appoint "Matthew Oliver" to the Karnes
County Emergenc
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I, Jamie Leal, County Clerk of Kames County, Texas, do hereby certify that the following
Commissioners Court Minutes are a true and correct record of the proceedings from the Commissioners
Court Meeting on March 24, 2026.
And Ex-OfficioClerk of the
Commissioners Court of
Karnes County, Texas
REGULAR SESSION - MARCH 24, 2026
Commissioners Court met in regular session on Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 9:00 AM in the Karnes
County Historic Courtroom located at 101 North Panna Maria Avenue, in the city of Karnes City,
‘Texas, with the following members present:
County Judge Wade Hedtke
Commissioner Pet. #1 David Wiatrek
Commissioner Pret.#2 Benny Lyssy
Commissioner Prct:#3 James Rosales
Commissioner Pret.#4 Wes Gisler
Agenda
1. Welcome,
Judge Hedtke opened the meeting and welcomed all present.
2. Quorum Present. __-Yes __No__ Absent:
XYes No Absent:
3. Opening Prayer.
Judge Hedtke gave the opening prayer.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Citizens to be heard.
Names: __
None.
6. Acknowledge: Child Abuse Prevention Awareness Proclamation for the month of April
presented on behalf of Children’s Alliance of South Texas.
‘The agenda item is acknowledged.
Te Acknowledge: Proclamation declaring April 2026 as Sexual Assault Awareness month.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
The agenda item is acknowledged. The agenda item is acknowledged.
Acknowledge: 2026 Soil & Water Stewardship Week Proclamation declaring April 25 to May 6,
2026 as "Texas Soil & Water Stewardship Week.
The agenda item
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Tue Mar 10, 2026 · 09:00
Commissioners Court
101 North Panna Maria Avenue, Karnes City
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David Wiatrek Bernard Lyssy
Commissioner, Precinct 1 Commissioner, Precinct 2
James Rosales Wade J. Hedtke Wesley Gisler
Comunissioner, Precinct 3 Karnes County Judge Conumnissioner, Precinct 4
NOTICE OF MEETING
COMMISSIONERS COURT OF KARNES COUNTY TEXAS
Notice is hereby given that the governing body of Karnes County Commissioners Court will
hold a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 9:00 AM in the Karnes
County Multi-Purpose Room, located at 210 W. Calvert, Suite 150, Karnes City, Texas 78118 to
discuss the following items of Karnes County business in accordance with Local Government
Code 551*:
1. Welcome.
2. Quorum Present. Yes No Absent:
3. Opening Prayer.
4, Pledge of Allegiance.
5. Citizens to be heard.
Names:
6. Acknowledge: Proclamation declaring March as “Red Cross" Month in Karnes County.
Author: Judge Wade J. Hedtke
7 Discuss/Approve/Disapprove: 2026-2027 Grant Resolution for the Truancy Prevention
Program through the Karnes/Wilson Juvenile Probation Department. Author: Melissa
Padron-KWJP Chief
8. Discuss/Approve/Disapprove: 2026-2027 Grant Resolution for the Victims Assistance
Grant Application. Author: Jennifer Tapia-Attorney
10.
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12,
13.
14.
18.
16,
17.
Discuss/Approve/Disapprove: Entering an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Kenedy
for financial assistance, to install a traffic signal on US 181, near Freeny Drive in
Kenedy, Txs, Author: David Wiatrek-Comm. Pret.#1/Wes Gisler-Comm. Pret.#4
Discuss/A pprove/Disapprove: Utiliz
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1, Jamie Leal, County Clerk of Kames County, Texas, do hereby certify that the following
Commissioners Court Minutes are a true and correct record of the proceedings from the Commissioners
Court Meeting on March 10, 2026. WEEN dag
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KARNES COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
REGULAR SESSION - MARCH 10, 2026
Commissioners Court met in regular session on Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 9:00 AM in the Karnes
County Historic Courtroom located at 101 North Panna Maria Avenue, in the city of Karnes City,
Texas, with the following members present:
County Judge Wade Hedtke
Commissioner Pet. #1 David Wiatrek
Commissioner Pret.#2 Benny Lyssy
Commissioner Pret.#3 James Rosales
Commissioner Pret.#4 Wes Gisler
Agenda
1. Welcome.
Judge Hedtke opened the meeting and welcomed all present.
2. Quorum Present. __Yes __No_ Absent: _
XYes No Absent:
3. Opening Prayer.
Judge Hedtke gave the opening prayer.
4. Pledge of Allegiance.
5. Citizens to be heard.
‘Names:
Vi Swierc
6. Acknowledge: Proclamation declaring March as "Red Cross" Month in Kames County.
The agenda item is acknowledged,
10.
11.
12,
13,
Discuss/Approve/Disapprove: 2026-2027 Grant Resolution for the Truancy Prevention Program
through the Kames/Wilson Juvenile Probation Department.
A motion by Commissioner Pret.#3 Rosales and seconded by Commissioner Pret.#2 Lyssy
to approve the agenda item as pr
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Tue Feb 24, 2026 · 09:00
Commissioners Court
Karnes County considers funding for US 181 traffic signal and courthouse restoration
The Commissioners Court will discuss financial assistance for a traffic signal at US 181 and Freeny Drive and procurement for the Historical Courthouse Restoration. The body will also review a grant for engineering services and a resolution for Operation Lone Star FY 2027.
- Financial assistance request for traffic signal at US 181 and Freeny Drive in Kenedy
- Deed of 2.85 acres to Kelly Roberts-Cooper for former Falls City to Riddleville road
- Contract for engineering services for TxCDBG-CD grant #CDV25-0352
- Procurement of Construction Manager at Risk and geotechnical services for Courthouse Restoration
- Receipt of $500.00 donation to Karnes County EMS from Panna Maria Mens Club
roadsinfrastructuregrantspublic-safetycourthouse
Karnes County Historic Courtroom
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David Wiatrek Bernard Lyssy
Commissioner, Precinct 1 Commissioner, Precinct 2
James Rosales Wade J. Hedtke Wesley Gisler
Commissioner, Precinct 3 Karnes County Judge Commissioner, Precinct 4
NOTICE OF MEETING
COMMISSIONERS COURT OF KARNES COUNTY TEXAS
Notice is hereby given that the governing body of Karnes County Commissioners Court will
hold a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 9:00 AM in the Kames County Jail
Courtroom, located at 500 E. Wall, Karnes City, Texas 78118 to discuss the following items of
Karnes County business in accordance with Local Government Code 551*;
1. Welcome.
2. Quorum Present. Yes No Absent:
3. Opening Prayer.
4, Pledge of Allegiance.
5. Citizens to be heard.
Names:
6. Acknowledge: Receipt of donation to Karnes County EMS by Panna Maria Mens Club
in the amount of $500.00. Funds are to be used at the discretion of the EMS Chief(s).
Author: Casey Ebrom-E-MS Chief
7 Acknowledge: The 2025 Racial Profile report for the Precinct Four Constable
Office. (This report was turned into state) Author: John Brynelsen-Constable Pret.#4
8. Discuss: Presentation from the City of Kenedy to discuss a financial assistance request
for the installation of a traffic signal on US 181 and Freeny Drive in Kenedy.
Author: David Wiatrek-Comm. Pret.#1/Wes Gisler-Comm. Pret.74
10.
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12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
Discuss/Approve/Disapprove: Authorizing County Attorney to draft memorandum of
understanding (MOU) with The City of Kenedy to assist fi
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1, Jamie Leal, County Clerk of Kames County, Texas, do hereby certify that the following
Commissioners Court Minutes are a true and correct record of the proceedings from the Commissioners
Court Meeting on February 24, 2026.
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And Ex-Officio Clerk of the
Commissioners Court of
Kames County, Texas
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KARNES COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
REGULAR SESSION - FEBRUARY 24, 2026
Commissioners Court met in regular session on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 9:00 AM in the
Karnes County Historic Courtroom located at 101 North Panna Maria Avenue, in the city of Karnes
City, Texas, with the following members present:
County Judge Wade Hedtke
Commissioner Pet. #1 David Wiatrek
Commissioner Pret:#2 Benny Lyssy
Commissioner Pret.#3 James Rosales
Commissioner Pret.#4 Wes Gisler
Agenda
1. Welcome.
Judge Hedtke opened the meeting and welcomed all present.
2. Quorum Present. ___Yes __No Absent:
XYes No Absent:
3. Opening Prayer.
Judge Hedtke gave the opening prayer.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Citizens to be heard.
Names:
Kathy Patton
6. Acknowledge: Receipt of donation to Karnes County EMS by Panna Maria Mens Club in the
amount of $500.00. Funds are to be used at the discretion of the EMS Chief(s).
The agenda item is acknowledged.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
Acknowledge: The 2025 Racial Profile report for the Precinct Four Constable Office. (This
report was turned into state)
The agenda item is acknowledged.
Discuss: Presentation from the City of Kenedy to discuss a financial assistance
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Tue Feb 10, 2026 · 09:00
Commissioners Court
Commissioners Court to consider Sheriff's Office architectural contract
The Karnes County Commissioners Court will meet to discuss county business, including law enforcement grants and facility contracts. The body will consider a deed for 1.08 acres and budget amendments for public libraries and fire extinguisher inspections.
- Awarding the Sheriff's Office & Jail addition architectural contract to Burns Architecture, LLC
- Deed from Karnes County to Kelly Roberts-Cooper for 1.08 acres (former Falls City to Riddleville Road)
- Resolution supporting the Rifle Resistant Body Armor Grant FY 2027
- Budget amendment of $3,500 for County Fire Extinguishers & Elevator Inspections
- Anonymous $15,000 donation to Runge Public Library and $1,000 donation to Karnes County EMS
law-enforcementbudgetreal-estatepublic-safetylibraries
Karnes County Historic Courtroom
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David Wiatrek Bernard Lyssy
Commissioner, Precinct 1 Commissioner, Precinct 2
James Rosales Wade J. Hedtke Wesley Gisler
Commissioner, Precinct 3 Karnes County Judge Commissioner, Precinct 4
NOTICE OF MEETING
COMMISSIONERS COURT OF KARNES COUNTY TEXAS
Notice is hereby given that the governing body of Karnes County Commissioners Court will
hold a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 9:00 AM in the Karnes County
Historie Courtroom, located at 101 North Panna Maria Avenue, Suite 200, Karnes City, Texas
78118 to discuss the following items of Karnes County business in accordance with Local
Government Code 551*:
1, Welcome.
2. Quorum Present. Yes No Absent:
3. Opening Prayer.
4, Pledge of Allegiance.
5. Citizens to be heard.
Names:
6. Acknowledge: A $15,000.00 donation was gifted to the Runge Public Library. The
donor wishes to remain anonymous. Author: Alesha Craz-Runge Librarian
7. Acknowledge: Receipt of donation to Karmes County EMS by Jane Brimble Tennant in
the amount of $1,000.00. Funds are to be used at the discretion of the EMS Chief(s).
Author: Casey Ebrom-EMS Chief
8. Discuss/Take possible action: On Karnes County's management of private road signs.
Author: David Wiatrek-Comm, Pret.41
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14,
16.
17,
Diseuss/Approve/Disapprove: REP for removal of steel framing Karnes County Archive
Building. Author: Jennifer Tapia-Co. Attorney
Discuss/A pprove/Disapprove: Deed from Karnes County to Kelly Roberts-Cooper for
1.08 acres associat
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I, Jamie Leal, County Clerk of Kames County, Texas, do hereby certify that the following
Commissioners Court Minutes are a true and correct record of the proceedings from the Commissioners
Court Meeting on February 10, 2026.
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Lovie Leal, County weal s OU,
And Ex-Officio Clerk of the 3
Commissioners Court of
Kames County, Texas
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REGULAR SESSION - FEBRUARY 10, 2026 Hw”
Commissioners Court met in regular session on Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 9:00 AM in the
Karnes County Historic Courtroom located at 101 North Panna Maria Avenue, in the city of Karnes
City, Texas, with the following members present:
County Judge Wade Hedtke
Commissioner Pet. #1 David Wiatrek
Commissioner Pret:#2 Benny Lyssy
Commissioner Pret.#3 James Rosales
Commissioner Pret.#4 Wes Gisler
Agenda
1. Welcome.
Judge Hedtke opened the meeting and welcomed all present.
2. Quorum Present. _Yes __ No. Absent:
X Yes No Absent:
3. Opening Prayer.
Judge Hedtke gave the opening prayer.
4. Pledge of Allegiance.
5. Citizens to be heard.
Names:
James Wood, Jr.(Jim), Travis Culpepper, Vi Swierc, Ben Reed and Melissa Gonzalez
6. Acknowledge: A $15,000.00 donation was gifted to the Runge Public Library. The donor wishes
to remain anonymous.
The agenda item is acknowledged.
10.
11.
12.
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14.
Acknowledge: Receipt of donation to Kames County EMS by Jane Brimble Tennant in the
amount of $1,000.00. Funds are to be used at the discretion of the EMS Chiefs).
The agenda item is acknowledged.
Discuss/Tak
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Tue Jan 27, 2026 · 09:00
Commissioners Court
Karnes County Historic Courtroom
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David Wiatrek Bernard Lyssy
Commissioner, Precinct 1 Commissioner, Precinct 2
James Rosales Wade J. Hedtke Wesley Gisler
Commissioner, Precinct 3 Karnes County Judge Commissioner, Precinct 4
NOTICE OF MEETING
COMMISSIONERS COURT OF KARNES COUNTY TEXAS
Notice is hereby given that the governing body of Karnes County Commissioners Court will
hold a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 9:00 AM in the Kames County
Historie Courtroom, located at 101 North Panna Maria Avenue, Suite 200, Karnes City, Texas
78118 to discuss the following items of Karnes County business in accordance with Local
Government Code 551*:
1 Welcome,
2. Quorum Present. Yes No Absent:
3. Opening Prayer.
4, Pledge of Allegiance.
5. Citizens to be heard.
Names:
6. Discuss/Approve/Disapprove: Presentation and approval of FY25 Annual Audit by
Armstrong, Vaughan & Associates, P.C. Author: Judge Wade J. Hedtke
I Discuss/Approve/Disapprove: Request to have Elections Clerk Rosalinda Gonzales
usage of her birthday day in June 2026 instead of May 2026. Author: Beth Montalvo-
Elections Admin.
8. Discuss/Take possible action: On Karnes County's management of private road signs.
Author: David Wiatrek-Comm. Pret.#1
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13,
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18.
16.
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Discuss/Approve/Disapprove: Request by Karnes County Tax Assessor to approve part-
time position to a permanent full time position, when next payroll period starts. HR
assisted/reviewed numbers and budget can accommodate for this request.
Author
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I, Jamie Leal, County Clerk of Karnes County, Texas, do hereby certify that the following
Commissioners Court Minutes are a true and correct record of the proceedings from the Commissioners
Court Meeting on January 27, 2026. ONES Goll,
Jamie Leal, Couhty Clerk
And Ex-Officio Clerk of the
Commissioners Court of
Kames County, Texas
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KARNES COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
REGULAR SESSION - JANUARY 27, 2026
Commissioners Court met in regular session on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 9:00 AM in the Karnes
County Historic Courtroom located at 101 North Panna Maria Avenue, in the city of Karnes City,
Texas, with the following members present:
County Judge Wade Hedtke
Commissioner Pet. #1 David Wiatrek
Commissioner Pret.#2 Benny Lyssy
Commissioner Pret.#3 James Rosales
Commissioner Pret.#4 Wes Gisler
Agenda
1. Welcome.
Judge Hedtke opened the meeting and welcomed all present.
2. Quorum Present. _Yes _ No Absent: _
X Yes No Absent:
3. Opening Prayer.
Judge Hedtke gave the opening prayer.
4. Pledge of Allegiance.
5. Citizens to be heard.
Names:
Roy Dobson, Kelly Roberts-Cooper, Vi Swierc, Tommy Shockome
6. Discuss/Approve/Disapprove: Presentation and approval of FY25 Annual Audit by Armstrong,
Vaughan & Associates, P.C.
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A motion by Commissioner Pret.#2 Lyssy and seconded by Commissioner Pret.#3 Rosales
to approve the agenda item as presented. .
All voted aye. Motion carried Yes 5, No 0, Abstained 0.
Discuss/Approve/Disapprove: Request to have Electio
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Tue Jan 13, 2026 · 09:00
Commissioners Court
Karnes County considers EMS facility design contract and budget amendments
The Commissioners Court will decide on a contract with DRG Architects for a Precinct 4 EMS Satellite Facility and a budget amendment for the County Judge's bond. The body will also discuss ARPA surplus funds and the adoption of a county credit card policy.
- Contract with DRG Architects for Precinct 4 EMS Satellite Facility design and construction services
- Budget amendment of $1,400.00 from Contingency Fund to County Judge's Bond expense
- Proposed budget for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) surplus funds
- Adoption of Karnes County Credit Card Policy and State of Texas Commercial Card Contract
- Grant Resolution for the Truancy Prevention Program through Karnes/Wilson Juvenile Probation Department
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Karnes County Historic Courtroom
📄 From the agenda
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David Wiatrek
Commissioner, Precinct 1
Bernard Lyssy
Commissioner, Precinct 2
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JAMIE LEAL, COUNTY CLERK
KARNES COUNTY, TEXAS
-__ Deputy
James Rosales Wade J. Hedtke Wesley Gisler
Commissioner, Precinct 3 Karnes County Judge Commissioner, Precinct 4
NOTICE OF MEETING
COMMISSIONERS COURT OF KARNES COUNTY TEXAS
Notice is hereby given that the governing body of Karnes County Commissioners Court will
hold a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 9:00 AM in the Karnes County
Multi-Purpose room, located at 210 W. Calvert, Suite 150, Kames City, Texas 78118 to discuss
the following items of Karnes County business in accordance with Local Government Code
S51*:
1. Welcome.
2. Quorum Present. Yes No Absent:
3. Opening Prayer.
4, Pledge of Allegiance.
5. Citizens to be heard.
Names:
6. Discuss/Approve/Disapprove: Request by the Karnes County HR Director to approve a
budget amendment moving $1,400.00 from the Contingency Fund, GL 100-409-4997, to
the County Judge's Bond expense, GL 100-400-4800. Senate Bill 387 went into effect on
September 1, 2025, requiring that the County Judge's bond increase from $100,000 to
$500,000. The cost of the Bond increase was not received until after the Budget was
approved for FY 2026. Author: Elaine Simmons-HR Director
7. Acknowledge: Official Bond and Oath Received for David Wiatrek, Commissioner Pct
1; James Rosales, Commissioner Pct 3; Wesley Gisler, Commissioner Pet 4;Steven
Bailey, Sheriff; Ro
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📄 From the minutes
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I, Jamie Leal, County Clerk of Kames County, Texas, do hereby certify that the following
Commissioners Court Minutes are a true and correct record of the proceedings from the Commissioners
Court Meeting on January 13, 2026.
Jamie Leal, County Clerk
‘And Ex-Officio Clerk of the
Commissioners Court of
Kames County, Texas
ATTEST:
KARNES COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
REGULAR SESSION - JANUARY 13, 2026
Commissioners Court met in regular session on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 9:00 AM in the Karnes
County Historic Courtroom located at 101 North Panna Maria Avenue, in the city of Karnes City,
Texas, with the following members present:
County Judge Wade Hedtke
Commissioner Pet. #1 David Wiatrek
Commissioner Pret.#2 Benny Lyssy
Commissioner Pret.#4 Wes Gisler
Agenda
i Welcome.
Judge Hedtke opened the meeting and welcomed all present.
2. Quorum Present. __-Yes__ No. Absent:
XYes No Absent: Commissioner Pret.#3 Rosales
3. Opening Prayer.
Judge Hedtke gave the opening prayer.
Pledge of Allegiance.
5S. Citizens to be heard.
Names: _
Vi Swiere and Caroline Korzekwa
6. Discuss/Approve/Disapprove: Request by the Kames County HR Director to approve a budget
amendment moving $1,400.00 from the Contingency Fund, GL 100-409-4997, to the County
Judge's Bond expense, GL 100-400-4800. Senate Bill 387 went into effect on September 1, 2025,
requiring that the County Judge's bond increase from $100,000 to $500,000. The cost of the
Bond increase was not received until after the Budget was app
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