Limestone County public meetings in 2024
17 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
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
🗳️ How they voted (15 roll-call votes)
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
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
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
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)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
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
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
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
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
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)
🗳️ How they voted (12 roll-call votes)
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
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
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.)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
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
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
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
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
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
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
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