Limestone County public meetings in 2024

Limestone County Commissioners Court

The Limestone County Commissioners Court will discuss and possibly authorize the County Judge to sign settlement participation and release forms for offers from Kroger related to the Texas opioid multi‑district litigation. The Court will also approve the 2024 tax roll and consider several local projects, including a replat of Longhorn Ridge Reserve and an easement agreement with East Lake Limestone VFD. Additional items include advertising for bids on a bridge pilings contract on LCR 214.

• Authorize settlement participation and release forms for Kroger opioid litigation offer
• Approve the 2024 Limestone County tax roll
• Replat of Longhorn Ridge Reserve
• Easement agreement with East Lake Limestone Volunteer Fire Department
• Advertise bids for contractor to drive pilings for bridge on LCR 214

The Commissioners Court approved the 2024 tax roll, authorized the County Judge to execute Kroger opioid settlement forms, and approved numerous routine items including the consent agenda, monthly reports, and various appointments and agreements. No action was taken on the county burn ban or advertising for bids for a bridge piling contractor on LCR 214.

• Approved consent agenda including $4,750,000 recall from TexPool (unanimous)
• Approved 2024 tax roll (unanimous)
• Authorized County Judge to execute Kroger opioid settlement forms (unanimous)
• Approved replat of Longhorn Ridge Reserve (unanimous)
• Approved LCG-09 vacation time policy (unanimous)
• Approved easement agreement with East Lake Limestone VFD (unanimous)
• Reappointed Doug Potts and John Beall to ESD 2 (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Paul Loeffler from ESD 2 and appointed Chuck Radney (unanimous)

Limestone County Commissioners Court

The Limestone County Commissioners Court will canvass the 2024 General Election results and consider approving service agreements with local fire departments, ambulance services, and HEB for pharmacy billing. The court will also discuss a county burn ban and budget transfers.

• Canvass of 2024 General Election precinct returns
• Approve service agreements with Mexia Fire Department and Groesbeck Volunteer Fire Department
• Approve Online Pharmacy Billing Services Agreement with HEB
• Discuss and/or take action on County Burn Ban
• Discuss budget transfer #687 for Communications Center

The Limestone County Commissioners Court approved the canvass of the 2024 General Election precinct returns, accepted a TxDOT grant for airport maintenance, and approved service agreements with local fire departments and an ambulance service. The court also approved cybersecurity training enrollment, an interlocal purchasing agreement, an easement for an antenna tower, an online pharmacy billing agreement with HEB, and two budget transfers. No action was taken on the county burn ban, and the court canceled its November 26 and December 24 meetings.

• Approved canvass of 2024 General Election precinct returns (all aye)
• Accepted TxDOT Grant for Routine Airport Maintenance Program (all aye)
• Approved service agreements with Interlocal Ambulance Service, Mexia Fire Department, and Groesbeck VFD (all aye)
• Approved Cybersecurity Course Enrollment for county employees (all aye)
• Approved Interlocal Agreement with Region 8 Education Service Center for TIPS Program (all aye)
• Approved Easement Agreement with David Hamilton for Antenna Tower (all aye)
• Approved Online Pharmacy Billing Services Agreement with HEB (all aye)
• Approved budget transfers #687 (Communications Center) and #688 (Commissioner's Court) (all aye)

Limestone County Commissioners Court

The Limestone County Commissioners Court will meet to discuss a burn ban and the sale of trust properties on November 5, 2024. The body will also review service agreements for volunteer fire departments and a uniform contract for Road and Bridge.

• Resolution for public sale of properties acquired from delinquent taxes
• Contract with Cintas for Road and Bridge uniforms
• Service agreements with Coolidge and East Lake Limestone Volunteer Fire Departments
• 2025 Indigent Defense Grant Program resolution
• Addition of Janice Bilbrey to the Senior Citizen Budget

The Commissioners Court approved a resolution authorizing a delinquent tax firm to sell Limestone County Trust properties at a reduced price on November 5, 2024. They also approved adding a part-time person to the Senior Citizen Budget, a uniform contract for Road and Bridge, the 2025 Indigent Defense Grant Program, and service agreements with two volunteer fire departments. No action was taken on the county burn ban.

• Approved resolution for delinquent tax property sale on Nov. 5 (all aye)
• Approved adding Janice Bilbrey part-time to Senior Citizen Budget (all aye)
• Approved uniform contract for Road and Bridge (all aye)
• Approved 2025 Indigent Defense Grant Program resolution (all aye)
• Approved service agreements with Coolidge and East Lake Limestone VFDs (all aye)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, payroll, bills, bonds (all aye)
• Received monthly operation reports from county officials (all aye)
• No action taken on county burn ban

Limestone County Commissioners Court

The Limestone County Commissioners Court will discuss and possibly act on a county-wide burn ban. It will also review a Memorandum of Understanding between the Axtell ISD Police Department and the Limestone County Sheriff's Office, and consider several contract and service agreements with local fire departments, libraries, and the South Limestone Hospital District. Additional items include a permit process for mass gatherings and an easement agreement for an antenna tower.

• County Burn Ban
• Memorandum of Understanding with Axtell ISD Police Department
• Contracts with South Limestone Hospital District and multiple volunteer fire departments
• Permit Process for Mass Gatherings
• Easement Agreement with Denise Thompson for Antenna Tower

The Limestone County Commissioners Court approved a $2,500 invoice for debris removal pictures on a 3-2 vote after two earlier motions died for lack of a second. The court also approved multiple service agreements, a mass gathering permit process, and several contracts and agreements, all by unanimous votes. No action was taken on the county burn ban or on matters discussed in executive session.

• Approved $2,500 invoice for debris removal pictures (3-2)
• Approved service agreements with volunteer fire departments, hospital district, and libraries (unanimous)
• Approved permit process for mass gatherings (unanimous)
• Approved MOU between Axtell ISD Police and Sheriff's Office (unanimous)
• Approved SAVNS Maintenance Grant Contract (unanimous)
• Approved Victim Coordinator and Liaison Grant Contract (unanimous)
• Approved Addendum #1 to Cherokee Nation agreement (unanimous)
• Approved increasing vacation accrual cap to 300 hours (unanimous)

Limestone County Commissioners Court

The Limestone County Commissioners Court will discuss and potentially approve designating early voting sites for the November 5, 2024 General Election, including the courthouse room and the Mexia Civic Center. The court will also consider a county burn ban, receive a monthly safety report, and review three budget transfer requests. All items will be addressed during the regular meeting on September 24, 2024.

• Discuss and/or approve designating Limestone County Courthouse Room G-1 as the main early voting polling place for the November 5, 2024 General Election.
• Discuss and/or approve designating the Mexia Civic Center as the temporary branch early voting polling place for the November 5, 2024 General Election.
• Discuss and/or take action on budget transfer #684 – District Clerk.
• Discuss and/or take action on budget transfer #685 – Elections.
• Discuss and/or take action on budget transfer #686 – Road & Bridge.

The Limestone County Commissioners Court approved all election-related items for the November 5, 2024 General Election, including designating the Courthouse Room G-1 as the main early voting site and the Mexia Civic Center as the temporary branch site. They also approved early voting dates/times, serving all registered voters, voting methods, appointment of judges, use of public buildings, election worker compensation, a port-a-potty at Precinct 303, and the notice of election. Additionally, the court approved three budget transfers and received monthly reports. No action was taken on the burn ban or safety report.

• Approved Courthouse Room G-1 as main early voting site (all aye)
• Approved Mexia Civic Center as temporary branch early voting site (all aye)
• Approved early voting dates/times for Nov. 5 election (all aye)
• Approved serving all registered voters at early voting sites (all aye)
• Approved voting methods for mail, personal appearance, and election day (all aye)
• Approved budget transfers #684, #685, #686 (all aye)
• Approved monthly operation reports from county officials (all aye)
• No action taken on burn ban or safety report

Limestone County Commissioners Court

The Limestone County Commissioners Court will consider several financial items. Items include a public hearing to adopt the FY 2024‑25 budget, a vote to adopt the FY 2024 tax rate, and discussion of budget transfers for the fairgrounds, road and bridge projects, and IT. The court will also review a DBT Transportation invoice for the county airport and a contract with Trio Community Meals, LLC for senior services. The meeting is scheduled for September 17, 2024 at 9:00 AM in the county courtroom.

• Public hearing to adopt FY 2024‑25 budget
• Adopt FY 2024 tax rate
• Budget transfer #681 – Limestone County Fairgrounds
• Budget transfer #682 – Road and Bridge
• Contract with Trio Community Meals, LLC for senior services

The Commissioners Court approved the FY 2024-25 annual budget and adopted a property tax rate of 0.565, a 3.10% increase, with no public comments. The court also approved a DBT Transportation invoice for the airport, a contract with Trio Community Meals for senior services, and three budget transfers. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved FY 2024-25 annual budget (unanimous)
• Adopted tax rate of 0.565, a 3.10% increase (4-0)
• Approved DBT Transportation invoice for Limestone County Airport (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Trio Community Meals, LLC for senior services (unanimous)
• Approved budget transfer #681 for Limestone County Fairgrounds (unanimous)
• Approved budget transfer #682 for Road and Bridge (unanimous)
• Approved budget transfer #683 for IT (unanimous)

Limestone County Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court will conduct a budget workshop and consider several budget transfers. The body will also discuss a potential abatement for SWARCO and the Limestone County Senior Services Project.

• Possible abatement for SWARCO
• Limestone County Senior Services Project discussion
• DBT Transportation invoice for Limestone County Airport
• Budget transfers for Dispatch, Constable 2/Ray Forrester, Sheriff's Office, and IT Department
• Action on County Burn Ban

The Limestone County Commissioners Court approved the Limestone County Senior Services project and added it to the budget, approved a tax abatement for SWARCO-Reflex, and approved four budget transfers for Dispatch, Constable Pct. 2, Sheriff's Office, and IT Department. The court also tabled a DBT Transportation invoice for the airport and took no action on a county burn ban. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Limestone County Senior Services project and added to budget (unanimous)
• Approved abatement for SWARCO-Reflex (unanimous)
• Approved budget transfer #677-Dispatch (unanimous)
• Approved budget transfer #678-Constable Pct. 2 Ray Forrester (unanimous)
• Approved budget transfer #679-Sheriff's Office (unanimous)
• Approved budget transfer #680-IT Department (unanimous)
• Tabled DBT Transportation invoice for Limestone County Airport (unanimous)
• No action taken on county burn ban

Limestone County Commissioners Court

The Limestone County Commissioners Court will discuss the 2024 tax rate and determine if a public hearing is required. The meeting includes a budget workshop and the announcement of the FY 2024-25 budget adoption date.

• Discussion and proposal of 2024 tax rate
• Budget workshop
• Announcement of FY 2024-25 budget adoption date

The court held a special meeting to discuss the 2024 tax rate and budget. A motion to set the proposed tax rate at $0.565 initially failed 2-3, but a second identical motion carried unanimously. The court also scheduled the FY 2024-25 budget adoption for September 17, 2024, at 9:00 AM.

• Set proposed 2024 tax rate at $0.565 (unanimous)
• Scheduled FY 2024-25 budget adoption for Sept 17, 2024, 9:00 AM (unanimous)

Limestone County Commissioners Court

The Limestone County Commissioners Court will hold a public hearing and consider establishing the Limestone County PACE Program. The body will also discuss a professional services agreement with the Texas PACE Authority and a grant program for Texans Feeding Texans Year 2025.

• Public hearing and resolution to establish the Limestone County PACE Program
• Professional services agreement with Texas PACE Authority
• Resolution for the Texans Feeding Texans Grant Program Year 2025
• Authorization for the Auditor's Office to publish FY 24-25 Elected Official's Salaries
• Discussion on 2025 Sheriffs' and Constables' Fees

The Commissioners Court approved a resolution establishing the Limestone County PACE Program and a professional services agreement with Texas PACE Authority to administer it. They also approved several other items including a burn ban discussion with no action, a safety report, monthly reports, a Texans Feeding Texans grant resolution, an Alamo plaque, publishing elected officials' salaries, an interlocal agreement with Madison County, 2025 fees, salaries for court reporters, budget transfers, and a public hearing date for the FY 2024-25 budget. No action was taken on the burn ban or items from executive session.

• Approved resolution establishing Limestone County PACE Program (all aye)
• Approved professional services agreement with Texas PACE Authority (all aye)
• Approved resolution for Texans Feeding Texans Grant Program Year 2025 (all aye)
• Approved Alamo Letter Project 'Victory or Death' plaque at courthouse (all aye)
• Approved authorizing Auditor's Office to publish elected officials' salaries (all aye)
• Approved interlocal agreement with Madison County (all aye)
• Approved 2025 Sheriffs' and Constables' Fees (all aye)
• Approved budget transfers #668, #674, #675, #676 (all aye)

Limestone County Commissioners Court

The Limestone County Commissioners Court will approve routine consent‑agenda items such as minutes, bonds, payroll reports and bill payments. It will also discuss a county burn ban, a safety report, a $700 advance for a hazardous‑mitigation consultant, a new dump‑truck purchase, and a resolution to create a Limestone County PACE (Property Assessed Clean Energy) program. Additional topics include a contract with the Texas DPS for a Drivers License Office, surplus equipment auction, appraisal and tax‑rate presentations, and multiple budget transfers for departments like Dispatch, Road & Bridge, Emergency Management, Facility Management, the County Jail and the Sheriff’s Office.

• $700 advance payment for Hazardous Mitigation Consultant registration (item 11)
• Interlocal cooperation contract with Texas DPS for a Drivers License Office (item 14)
• Consideration of purchase of a new dump truck (item 16)
• Resolution of intent to establish the Limestone County PACE program (item 10)
• Budget transfers for Dispatch, Road & Bridge, Emergency Management, Facility Management, County Jail, and Sheriff’s Office (items 23a‑g)

The Limestone County Commissioners Court approved a resolution of intent to establish a PACE program, scheduled a public hearing for August 27, 2024, and approved an interlocal cooperation agreement with the Texas Department of Public Safety for a Drivers License Office. The court also approved a burn ban, holiday schedule, budget transfers, and a dump truck purchase, but took no action on a $700 hazardous mitigation consultant registration fee.

• Approved resolution of intent to establish Limestone County PACE Program and scheduled public hearing for Aug 27, 2024 (all aye)
• Approved interlocal cooperation agreement with Texas DPS for Drivers License Office (all aye)
• Approved burn ban (all aye)
• Approved 2024-25 holiday schedule (all aye)
• Approved moving $40,000 from Road & Bridge Material and $150,000 from Unanticipated Revenue to Equipment line for dump truck purchase (all aye)
• Approved sale of surplus equipment through Jerry Kenndy Auction (all aye)
• Approved 2024 Certified Appraisal Values (all aye)
• Approved seven budget transfers (all aye)

Limestone County Commissioners Court

The Limestone County Commissioners Court will meet on July 29, 2024. The agenda includes reviewing a DBT Transportation Services invoice for the airport's AWOS system, a budget workshop with proposed budget worksheets, and an executive session to discuss a personnel matter. Items will be discussed or acted upon as indicated, followed by adjournment.

• Review DBT Transportation Services invoice for the airport AWOS system
• Budget workshop with proposed budget worksheets
• Executive session to discuss a personnel matter
• Citizen comments period
• Call to Order and proof of posting of notice

The Limestone County Commissioners Court approved the DBT Transportation invoice for the Automated Weather Observing System (AWOS) at the airport. A budget workshop was held to discuss priorities, including a proposed 3% cost-of-living increase for county employees, additional Sheriff's Department vehicles, and IT hardware/software updates. No action was taken following the executive session.

• Approved DBT Transportation invoice for AWOS system (all aye)
• Tabled discussion of AWOS invoice, then approved it (all aye)
• Held budget workshop; no formal decisions recorded
• No action taken on executive session matters

Limestone County Commissioners Court

The Limestone County Commissioners Court will meet on July 23, 2024, to discuss and vote on several key items, including a county burn ban, safety reports, and a presentation on the Limestone County Broadband Project. The court will also consider purchasing a dump trailer for road maintenance, approving health insurance renewals, and reviewing annual bids for various county services.

• County Burn Ban discussion and potential action
• Purchase of dump trailer for Road and Bridge (quotes attached)
• Approval of $6,000 for backup repeaters for law enforcement
• Presentation on Limestone County Broadband Project by Steve Dabney
• Approval of annual bids for FY 2024-2025 (janitorial, pest control, fuel, etc.)

The Limestone County Commissioners Court approved the purchase of a dump trailer for Road and Bridge, approved annual bids for various supplies and services, and approved the county's audit reports. Several items were tabled, including a DBT Transportation invoice and a Drivers License Office discussion. No action was taken on the county burn ban or the executive session item.

• Approved purchase of dump trailer from Texas Pride for $19,030.25 (all aye)
• Approved health insurance renewal (all aye)
• Approved annual bids for janitorial, pest control, road oil, crushed limestone, steel culverts, diesel, unleaded gasoline, contract hauling, and steel products (all aye)
• Approved Single Audit Report and Yearly Audit Report (all aye)
• Approved Budget Transfer #662-Jail (all aye)
• Approved storm debris removal bid from J & H Excavation, Inc. for $82,110 (all aye)
• Approved $6,000 for backup repeaters for law enforcement (all aye)
• Tabled DBT Transportation invoice for AWOS system and Drivers License Office item (all aye)

Limestone County Commissioners Court

The Limestone County Commissioners Court will meet on July 9, 2024. The agenda includes discussions regarding the county burn ban and the purchase of a dump trailer for Road and Bridge. The court will also review monthly reports from various county officials.

• Discussion of County Burn Ban
• Purchase of a dump trailer for Road and Bridge
• Acceptance of Haycutting Rights Bids for LCDC and County Owned Parks
• Budget Transfer #660 - Facility Management
• Extension of vacation accrual limits for two Road and Bridge employees

The Commissioners Court approved haycutting rights for Mostly Carter Ranch and authorized several budget and payroll actions. The court also approved a revenue certificate for a TCOLE Coordinator and extended vacation accrual limits for two employees.

• Approved Consent Agenda including bills, payroll, and minutes (All Aye)
• Accepted monthly safety report with no accidents reported (All Aye)
• Approved monthly operation reports from county officials (All Aye)
• Tabled purchase of a dump trailer for Road and Bridge (All Aye)
• Approved moving $1,000 from ARPA line to Showbarn repair line (2-1)
• Approved extending vacation accrual limits for 2 Road and Bridge employees (All Aye)
• Approved revenue certificate from LaSalle to pay Admin TCOLE Coordinator (All Aye)
• Approved Mostly Carter Ranch bids for haycutting rights for LCDC and County owned parks (All Aye)

Limestone County Commissioners Court

The Limestone County Commissioners Court will hold a special meeting on July 1, 2024. The court will discuss or take action on authorizing the Auditor's Office to advertise for bids regarding debris removal.

• Authorization of bids for debris removal

The Limestone County Commissioners Court held a special meeting on July 1, 2024, with four of five commissioners present. The court approved advertising for bids to clean up debris in ditches between fences and roadways created by storms in April and May, with roads to be identified by the Road Administrator. The court also approved that bid specifications be discussed between the Judge and the Auditor. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved advertising for bids for debris removal in ditches between fences and roadways from April and May storms (all aye)
• Approved bid specifications to be discussed between the Judge and the Auditor (all aye)
• Adjourned the meeting at 8:47 AM (all aye)

Limestone County Commissioners Court

The Limestone County Commissioners Court will consider improvements to Lake Limestone parks and a potential county burn ban. The agenda also includes reviewing monthly reports and approving several department budget transfers.

• Restrooms at Lake Limestone parks 2 and 3
• Boat ramp at Lake Limestone park 3
• Texas Tree Trimmers debris removal quote
• Budget transfers for Fairgrounds, Road & Bridge, and Dispatch
• Replat of Pedro Varela Survey, A-30

The Limestone County Commissioners Court approved consent items, monthly reports, and contract labor for the JP3 office. The court also approved restroom container services and structure removal at Lake Limestone parks 2 and 3, a land replat, tree removal debris services, and multiple budget transfers.

• Approved Consent Agenda including minutes, payment of bills, renewal of bonds, and recall of $0 from TexPool (all aye)
• Received and approved monthly operation reports from County officials (all aye)
• Tabled letter from Alamo Letter Society regarding 'Victory or Death' Plaque (all aye)
• Approved paying contract labor for Lori Collins for JP3 office from Contingency line (all aye)
• Approved removing from table and accepting Murphy's bid for Lake Limestone parks 2 & 3 restrooms: $80/container weekly and $1,500 removal from Contingency line (all aye)
• Approved replat of Pedro Varela Survey, A-30 (all aye)
• Approved Texas Tree Trimmers quote for debris removal up to $42,000 from La Salle Administration Line (all aye)
• Approved budget transfers #655 (Fairgrounds), #656 (Co. Court Coordinator), #657 (Road & Bridge), and #658 (Dispatch) (all aye)

Limestone County Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court will consider a bid for a Road and Bridge backhoe and repairs to the bridge on LCR 368. The agenda also includes discussing restroom quotes for Lake Limestone parks 2 and 3 and the county burn ban. Officials will review monthly operation reports from various county departments.

• Backhoe bid for Road and Bridge
• Restroom quotes for Lake Limestone parks 2 & 3
• Action on bridge on LCR 368
• County burn ban discussion
• Bonds for Justice of the Peace Jeff Melasky

The Limestone County Commissioners Court approved the purchase of a John Deere backhoe for the Road and Bridge department and authorized the use of a temporary flat car bridge on LCR 368. Additionally, the court approved seeking bids for the 2025-2026 Community Development Fund and accepted various monthly operational reports. A decision regarding park restrooms was tabled.

• Approved purchase of John Deere backhoe (5-0)
• Approved temporary flat car bridge for LCR 368 (5-0)
• Approved seeking bids for 2025-2026 Community Development Fund (5-0)
• Tabled discussion on Lake Limestone park restrooms (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including bills and bond renewals (5-0)
• Accepted monthly operational reports from county officials (5-0)
• Accepted monthly safety report (5-0)

Limestone County Commissioners Court

The Limestone County Commissioners Court will vote on a potential disaster declaration due to storms and approve a road use agreement with Fewell Solar. The agenda includes actions on two Texas Department of Transportation grants for the airport and the acceptance of Justice of the Peace Sherry Lenoir's resignation. Routine items include budget transfers for the District Court and District Attorney, as well as payroll and overtime for Road and Bridge staff.

• Possible Disaster Declaration for Limestone County due to storms
• Road Use Agreement with Fewell Solar
• Texas Department of Transportation Cares Act Airport Grant
• Texas Department of Transportation Grant for Routine Airport Maintenance Program
• Acceptance of resignation of Sherry Lenoir, Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3