Brewster County public meetings in 2024
21 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Commissioners Court
The Commissioners Court will discuss and potentially act on correcting the 2023 Alpine ISD tax roll. This action involves correcting mathematical errors and reflecting election results to issue refunds to affected property owners.
- Potential approval of tax refunds totaling no more than $264,896.37 for 2023 Alpine ISD taxes
- Correction of tax roll errors regarding residence homesteads for individuals 65+ or disabled
Commissioners Court
The Brewster County Commissioners Court will discuss and vote on a 2025 contract with Pinnacle Propane for equipment and propane purchases. The Court will also consider approving a payment for a Cat Loader and issuing tax refunds to Alpine ISD property owners totaling up to $245,557.57 due to a tax roll error.
- Approve 2025 contract with Pinnacle Propane
- Approve payment of $278,390.00 for Cat Loader
- Issue tax refunds of up to $245,557.57 to Alpine ISD property owners
- Review and approve minutes from December 10, 2024
- Schedule next meeting for January 14, 2025
Commissioners Court
The Brewster County Commissioners Court will meet to review financial reports, approve computer equipment leases, and discuss renewing the county burn ban for 45 days.
- Renewal of Brewster County Burn Ban for 45 days
- Approval of Dell Financial Services lease for county computers
- Review of Excess Tax Proceeds Report
- Discussion of abandoned vehicle auction
- Approval of previous meeting minutes
Commissioners Court
The Commissioners Court will discuss new jail housing contracts for fiscal year 2025 and applications for Texas Department of Agriculture grants. The body will also consider adding several new roadways to the 9-1-1 GIS system for local subdivisions and ranches.
- New jail contracts for Ector, Pecos, and Terrell housing for fiscal year 2025
- TxCDBG application for the 2025 Colonia Fund: Construction program with a $15,000 county match
- Addition of roadways for Lajitas Resort, Bee Mt Estates, and East Rim Ranch to 9-1-1 GIS
- Selection of engineering, architectural, and surveying providers for the 2025 Colonia Fund
- Two 1/2 page ads with PowerPlayMarketing for USA Today National Parks and Travel The Southwest editions
Commissioners Court
The Commissioners Court will discuss and take action on the November 5, 2024 General Election canvass and a motor fuel tax exemption resolution. The body will also consider a grant administrator for the 2025-2026 Colonia Grant and a security purchase for the county jail.
- Canvass of the November 5, 2024 General Election
- Purchase of a new camera system from Aprotex Corporation for the Brewster County jail for $8,887.00
- Resolution of Support for County Motor Fuel Tax Exemption
- Selection of grant administrator for the 2025-2026 Colonia Grant
Commissioners Court
The Commissioners Court will discuss budget amendments for tourism, including the creation of a $500,000 contingency reserve and funds for visitor centers. The body is also reviewing conceptual designs and funding for a dormitory in Terlingua and various equipment purchases for elections.
- Proposed $500,000 contingency reserve in the Tourism Fund and $250,000 each for visitor centers in Marathon and Terlingua
- Proposed $50,000 fund for a new dormitory facility at the South Brewster County Emergency Services Building in Terlingua
- Payment of $1,250, $11,500, and $10,500 to Level 5 Architecture for design services
- Purchase of two Express Vote Machines and battery replacements for voting machines
- Proposed increase of Indigent Defense budget from zero to $50,000
Commissioners Court
The Commissioners Court will discuss several capital expenditures for equipment and maintenance contracts. The body is also reviewing grant applications for indigent defense and community development, along with budget amendments for emergency management.
- Purchase of Caterpillar Loader Model 930 with grapple rake for $284,710
- Purchase of a new dump truck for $188,000 using ARPA funds
- Budget amendment to increase Emergency Preparedness line item to $29,000 for Terlingua Fire & EMS
- Line item transfer of $66,645.00 from ARPA Capital Outlay to Professional Fees for GrantWorks
- Maintenance contract with Cycletek, LLC for county standby generators
Commissioners Court
The Brewster County Commissioners Court will consider approving immediate funding for the Marathon Water Supply Corporation and the Alpine Emergency Services Board. The court will review the requests and take possible action to issue checks for the amounts.
- Approve $100,000 to Marathon Water Supply Corporation
- Approve $50,000 to Alpine Emergency Services Board
- Public comment period available by phone
Commissioners Court
The Commissioners Court will discuss the budgeting and implementation of new county subdivision regulations. The body is also reviewing several FY 2025 grants, employee benefit rates, and service contracts with local non-profit entities.
- Ratification of annual SAVNS grant for $3,200.16
- Approval of FY 2025 rates for optional Voluntary Health Benefits for employees
- General Services Agreement with Biggerstaff, Heath, Delgado & Acosta LLP
- FY 2025 Contracts for Service with local non-profits including Alpine and Marathon Public Libraries
- Authorization of RFPs for 2025 Colonia Fund - Construction administrative and engineering services
Commissioners Court
The Brewster County Commissioners Court will review contracts for election services with local school districts and the city, and consider agreements for school resource officers and tourism marketing. The meeting will also include financial reports and updates on road and bridge projects.
- Contract for Election Services with Marathon ISD
- Contract for Election Services with the City of Alpine
- Interlocal Agreement for School Resource Officers with Alpine ISD
- Contract between Tourism Board and Tour Texas
- Approval of 2025 Commissioners Court meeting dates and locations
Commissioners Court
The Commissioners Court will review several administrative updates, including new accounting software and an auditing firm for fiscal year 2022. The body is also considering fee changes for the Sheriff and Constable and agreements for county tourism.
- Proposed $50,000 increase for Audit Task Force from budget surplus
- Purchase of Tyler Technologies accounting software
- Engagement of Singleton, Clark and Company, PC as auditing firm for fiscal year 2022
- Approval of 2025 Sheriff and Constable fees for notices and services
- Video production agreement with 12 Rounds Media and sponsorship agreement with Texas Monthly Productions LLC
Commissioners Court
The Commissioners Court will hold public hearings on the proposed 2025 budget and the 2024 tax rate before adopting them. The agenda also includes approving a new outside auditing firm, updating the 9-1-1 road database, and reviewing department reports.
- Public hearing on proposed 2025 budget
- Public hearing on proposed 2024 tax rate (0.349422)
- Review and possible action to appoint new Alpine Emergency Services Board member
- Review and possible action to engage Singleton, Clark and Company, PC for auditing
- Review and possible action to add 'BUTCHERKNIFE ROAD' to 9-1-1 MSAG Database
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Commissioners Court
The Commissioners Court will review the 2024 Certified Tax Roll and proposed tax rate. The body is also considering the FY 2025 proposed budget and scheduling related public hearings. Other business includes election preparations and the solicitation of a new outside auditor.
- Proposed tax year 2024 Tax Rate and 2024 Certified Tax Roll
- FY 2025 Proposed Budget and scheduling of public hearing
- Proposed FY 25 salaries for Elected Officials
- Request for qualifications and proposals for a new outside auditor
- Possible action to lift the Brewster County burn ban
🗳️ How they voted (9 roll-call votes)
Commissioners Court
The Brewster County Commissioners Court will review three architectural proposals for visitor centers and emergency facilities, and discuss the proposed 2025 budget.
- Review architectural proposals for South Brewster County Visitor’s Center ($14,500)
- Review architectural proposals for Marathon Visitor’s Center ($10,500)
- Review architectural proposals for Bunk House at South Brewster County Emergency Center ($10,500)
- Review and discuss proposed 2025 Brewster County Budget
- Designate officer to calculate and certify FY 2025 tax rates
Commissioners Court
The Brewster County Commissioners Court will review minutes, discuss road easements and additions for the 9-1-1 database, and consider ratifying marketing contracts for tourism.
- Review minutes from July 9, 2024
- Review road easements for Horned Toad Hill
- Add four new roadways to 9-1-1 database in Cielo Vista Ranch
- Ratify Power Play Marketing 2024 USA TODAY contract
- Approve Cumulus Media Fall radio campaign
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Commissioners Court
The Commissioners Court will consider ratifying a $10,000 grant from The Yarborough Foundation for Sheriff's Department tires. The agenda also includes discussing a facility use agreement with the US Veterans Affairs and renaming "HUMATE ROAD" to "HORNED TOAD HILL."
- Ratifying a $10,000 grant from The Yarborough Foundation for Sheriff's Department tires
- Renaming "HUMATE ROAD" to "HORNED TOAD HILL"
- Agreement for US Veterans Affairs to use county office facilities
- Reviewing the gratuity policy for tourism activities
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Commissioners Court
The Brewster County Commissioners Court will review a land replat for the Anderson Addition in Marathon and an annual report from ESD #1. The court will also consider a resolution regarding a grant application for the FY2025 ALERRT training program. Other items include road permits, tourism contracts, and a potential fireworks ban order.
- Replat of West half of Block 26 Anderson Addition to Marathon
- Resolution for FY2025 ALERRT Training Program grant application
- ESD #1 Annual Report review
- Action on Fireworks Ban Order
- Budget amendments and line-item adjustments
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Commissioners Court
The Commissioners Court will consider participating in the Texas Broadband Development Office's Technical Assistance Program and establishing a broadband committee. The court will also review 2025 fiscal year healthcare rates for county employees. Additionally, the agenda includes equipment disposal and a property replat in Marathon.
- Participation in the Texas Broadband Development and Technical Assistance Program
- Establishment of a broadband committee to review grant opportunities
- Disposal of radio equipment from the Alpine Emergency Operations Center
- Replat of the West half of Block 26 Anderson Addition to Marathon
- Review of county employee healthcare rates for fiscal year 2025
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Commissioners Court
The agenda consists of procedural items and notice regarding potential closed executive sessions. No specific business items or public hearings are listed for open session.
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Commissioners Court
The Brewster County Commissioners Court will consider issuing requests for proposals and qualifications for grant services, approve an addendum for JP 1 software, discuss a mental health deputy contract with PermiaCare, and split library funding. They will also vote on adding three new roads to the 9-1-1 database and consider an advertising contract with Adventure Outdoors.
- Authorize RFP/RFQ for Texas Community Development Grant Program 2025/2026
- Approve addendum to JP 1 agreement with LGS for one additional user
- Contract with PermiaCare for Mental Health Deputy Services
- Split $27,000 Big Bend Library funding: $13,500 to Terlingua Common School District, $13,500 to Big Bend Citizens Alliance
- Add Desolate Road, Cell Tower Road, and Thunder Road to 9-1-1 MSAG Database
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Commissioners Court
The Commissioners Court will vote to establish a Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) program, including a public hearing and service agreement. The body will also approve a $24,000 purchase for a new electric jail stove and increase the autopsy budget by $50,000. Additionally, the court will ratify a one-year extension of the Emergent Air agreement and approve a $5,000 contract for PermiaCare.
- Establishment of a PACE (Property Assessed Clean Energy) program via resolution and service agreement
- Purchase of a new electric stove for the jail kitchen at an anticipated cost of $24,000
- Increase to the Autopsy budget by $50,000 from general surplus
- Ratification of a one-year extension for the Emergent Air agreement with the City of Alpine
- Approval of a $5,000 contract for PermiaCare funding