Remarks by Kristen Hoyt
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“Good morning again. The regular session of Comel County Commissioner's Court will be called to order at 8.30. Let the record reflect that all members of the court are present this morning and there is a quorum. We will begin with action agenda item number one, which is to approve the claims.”
Commissioners Court · Aug 20, 2026
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“We have a motion to approve claims by Commissioner Hogg, with a second by Commissioner Leacock. Any discussion or questions? All those in favor, please raise your right hand. Motion carries. Item two, discuss and consider acceptance of check donations from the following for the Junior Deputy Academy to be deposited into line item 010-000-2348, Junior Deputy Academy donations. Number one, Gail Gray, New Braunfels, in the amount of $650. And number two, strategic heating and air, Trevor Spencer, LLC, Sprint Branch, in the amount of $200.”
Commissioners Court · Aug 20, 2026
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“There's a motion to accept both check donations as presented by action item number two by Commissioner Hogg with a second by Commissioner Leacock. Any discussion or questions?”
Commissioners Court · Aug 20, 2026
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“All those in favor, please raise your right hand. Motion carries. Thank you. Thank you. We will move into our workshop agenda. If there's no objection, I would like to begin with item number two, which is reports by county staff and elected officials on items of community interest.”
Commissioners Court · Aug 20, 2026
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Commissioners Court · Aug 20, 2026
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Commissioners Court · Aug 20, 2026
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“We have a motion to approve action agenda item number three by Commissioner Hogg, with a second by Commissioner Leacock. Any discussion or questions?”
Commissioners Court · Aug 20, 2026
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“Only five short months. That's all I got. But I am here, we all know, under somewhat tragic circumstances. Out of that has been one of the greatest blessings for me in my time in the county in public service. I've told this story, but when I became tax assessor, I walked in and I wanted to meet everybody. I was eager. And I looked at Tom like Commissioner Crownover described him as this, you know, example, his role model is, oh, he has so much knowledge. I want to get to know him. And I walked up to him and I said, hi, I'm Kristen Hoyt. I'm the new tax assessor. And he was like, oh, OK, well,…”
Commissioners Court · Aug 20, 2026
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“Good morning again. I am here to read a letter from the former County Judge Carter Castile, who was unable to be here today. I would love to impersonate her with her accent, but I don't think I can get it. We can all hear it, though. Dear Tom, in my long lifetime, I've had a few opportunities to meet really great people, and when I did, the world in which I lived became a much better place. I had the privilege of interviewing, along with the rest of the Comel County Commissioner's Court in 1992, a young man for the position of Comel County Engineer, Tom Hornseth. The court had very…”
Commissioners Court · Aug 20, 2026
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“So at this time, we would like to invite folks up if you want to be part of the photo. Anyone from the Jennifer, anyone that wanted to come up and take a photo with Tom? And the family. And the family, of course. Oh, yes. I'm sorry. Yes. We're not done yet.”
Commissioners Court · Aug 20, 2026
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Commissioners Court · Aug 20, 2026
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“We are going to take a 10-minute recess, so everyone can come grab photos and speak with Tom. We will be going into recess at 927, and we'll return, let's say we'll return at 940. We'll turn to 940. Thank you. Thank you.”
Commissioners Court · Aug 20, 2026
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“We are returning from recess at 9.41 AM. We are in our action agenda. Next up on the agenda, you'll notice, is the taxpayer impact statement. This is a statement that is required by statute, Texas government code 551.043. I will not be reading it, but we've done our duty and had this posted on the agenda and noticed. So we'll move to item number four, discuss and consider setting proposed salaries and allowances for elected county and precinct officials for fiscal year 2027. Oh, I'm sorry. So just as a recap, on August 6th, this was the proposal from the county judge's budget for the elected…”
Commissioners Court · Aug 20, 2026
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“We have a motion to approve action agenda item number four by Commissioner Hogg with a second by Commissioner Leacock. Any discussion or questions? All those in favor, please raise your right hand. Motion carries. Item five, public hearing on proposed 2027 Comal County budget. Okay, so before we begin, I would like to briefly recap the proposed budget from August 6th and the principles that guided its development. As many of you have seen, my focus throughout the budget process this year has been on the basics. That, along with added communication and increased transparency. And when I speak…”
Commissioners Court · Aug 20, 2026
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“Is there anyone else here that would like to address the fiscal year 2027 budget? Yes.”
Commissioners Court · Aug 20, 2026
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“Thank you, sir. Is there anyone else? Good morning.”
Commissioners Court · Aug 20, 2026
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“We have a motion to approve action agenda item number nine by Commissioner Leacock with a second by Commissioner Hogg. Any discussion or questions? All those in favor, please raise your right hand. Motion carries. Item 10, discuss and consider accepting amendment number two to irrevocable standby letter of credit number FTFC-24740 as a one-year extension of the surety for construction of roads and stormwater drainage improvements within Canyon Ranch Unit 3. Approve the associated surety agreement between the developer and Comal County and authorize the county judge to sign.”
Commissioners Court · Aug 20, 2026
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“There's a motion to approve action agenda item number 10 by Commissioner Crownover with a second by Commissioner Webb. Any discussion?”
Commissioners Court · Aug 20, 2026
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“We have a motion and a second. Any other discussion? All those in favor, please raise your right hand. Motion carries.”
Commissioners Court · Aug 20, 2026
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“Thank you. If there is no objection from the court, we do need to table or move this item to a later date, item 11. Any objection? OK. Item 12, discuss and consider approval to retroactively apply principal ARPA funds in place of interest-earned funds to previously approved project expenditures on the Comal County Mental Health Extended Observation Unit Crisis Residential Unit Facility Project, including change orders, contract amendments, and miscellaneous project-related costs as appropriate.”
Commissioners Court · Aug 20, 2026
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Commissioners Court · Aug 20, 2026
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Commissioners Court · Aug 20, 2026
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“There's a motion to approve action agenda item number 14 by Commissioner Leacock with a second by Commissioner Hogg. Any discussion or questions? All those in favor, please raise your right hand. Motion carries.”
Commissioners Court · Aug 20, 2026
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“Item 15, discuss and consider approval of a grant application under the Texas Local Emergency Planning Committee, LEPC, grant program through the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, TCEQ, and authorized electronic submission. Good morning.”
Commissioners Court · Aug 20, 2026
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Commissioners Court · Aug 20, 2026