Remarks by Shane Stolarczyk
392 remarks on the record, newest first · Page 13 of 16
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“Aye. Motion carries four to zero. Cheryl, I'll get you that document after.”
Commissioners Court · Aug 11, 2026
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“Thanks. While we're signing signatures, we'll move into public comments. You know, multiple people are here for agenda item 22. I've put your requests to speak during that agenda item. I'm going to address just strictly public comments who want to speak during this general item. So first up, first up, we got Jake Watson.”
Commissioners Court · Aug 11, 2026
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“So this is your first time here. So if you look to your right, there's a three minute timer. Once you begin speaking, it'll count down and give you a little ding at the end. So kind of wrap up succinctly. Got it. Start by introducing who you are, where you live, and then roll your test.”
Commissioners Court · Aug 11, 2026
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“Is Jessica on Zoom? All right. Next up, Christy Wiley and Doug Mechel.”
Commissioners Court · Aug 11, 2026
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Commissioners Court · Aug 11, 2026
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“Is it your recommendation that we make no change to impose any additional fees on our citizens?”
Commissioners Court · Aug 11, 2026
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“Yes, sir. All right. So I move to adopt the up to 2027 optional fees with no change. Do I have a second? Second. Motion by the judge. Second by Commissioner McCall. Any further discussion? There being none, Paula, could you please call the vote?”
Commissioners Court · Aug 11, 2026
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“Aye. Motion carries 4-0. And I filled it out. There was no signature page, so. Right. I'll take care of it.”
Commissioners Court · Aug 11, 2026
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Commissioners Court · Aug 11, 2026
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“Yeah. So let me ask you. So if I make a motion, is it sufficient if I say Pursuant to the proposed order, I move to adopt order the Commissioner's Court of McKendel County to approve the 2026 certified appraisal roll ARB approved totals of $12,801,524,761 net taxable value and $9,290,910,958 of freeze-adjusted taxable value. Will that suffice? I believe so. Jen's an expert here. All right. That's my motion. Do I have a second? I'll second. All right. Motion by the judge. Let me make note here. Motion by the judge. Second by Commissioner Carpenter. Any further discussion?”
Commissioners Court · Aug 11, 2026
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“Yeah, we can open it up for questions while I fill this out here. Does anyone have any questions for James?”
Commissioners Court · Aug 11, 2026
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“Aye. Aye. Motion carries four to zero. I have that document for you. I'll give it to you after, James. Next up. Present, discuss, and approve the 2026 calculated tax rates for Kendall County, no new revenue tax rate, and voter approval tax rate.”
Commissioners Court · Aug 11, 2026
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“But for the public's awareness, nothing else of your figures have changed. So if they receive the backup documents electronically.”
Commissioners Court · Aug 11, 2026
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“Do you think you could jump to page 10 and 11 and just kind of give a quick synopsis of the adopted rate and what's significant of what we're trying to do this year for the citizens?”
Commissioners Court · Aug 11, 2026
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“Well, I move to approve the 2026 calculated tax rates for Kendall County. No new revenue tax rate and voter approval tax rate as proposed by James Hudson. Do I have a second? Second. Motion by the judge. Second by Commissioner McCall. Any further discussion? There being none. Paula, you're up.”
Commissioners Court · Aug 11, 2026
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“Aye. Motion carries four to zero. Next up, take a record vote to place a proposal to adopt the rate of 0.373 cents or $100 taxable valuation on the agenda of a future meeting. Since the proposed rate of 0.373 is not higher than the no new revenue tax rate, no language about a tax increase except a slight increase in maintenance and operation taxes will be needed in the motion to adopt. Adoption of the tax rate is planned for the meeting of Commissioner's Court on August 25th, 2026 at 10 a.m. after the budget is adopted.”
Commissioners Court · Aug 11, 2026
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Commissioners Court · Aug 11, 2026
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“Anyone else? No, I'm just happy that, thank you for working with us over the years. I know it's been a key priority of this court to be fiscally responsible. And in doing so, it's allowed us to reduce county taxes multiple years during the past four years. And I think a lot of people are struggling and every little bit helps. And so it's just, just remember we're doing everything we can. There's a lot of needs and wants in the county and that pie only goes so far. So we do our best to manage it while still providing the most quality of service to you, the citizen, because you are the customer…”
Commissioners Court · Aug 11, 2026
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Commissioners Court · Aug 11, 2026
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“Motion made by Commissioner Weijian. Do I have a second? Second.”
Commissioners Court · Aug 11, 2026
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“Motion be by Commissioner Weijin, seconded by Commissioner McCall. Yes. I just have one observation. I'm not sure. Can we just verify that that font is ADA compliant on this job description?”
Commissioners Court · Aug 11, 2026
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“That's the only observation. Good point. Okay. Any further discussion? Paula?”
Commissioners Court · Aug 11, 2026
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“Motion carries four to zero. Thank you, Sheriff. Thank you. Next up, consideration of possible action on the request of the county auditor to conduct an audit on the CDA Chapter 59 Asset Forfeiture Report as required by Article 59.06 of the Code of Criminal Procedure. Good morning. Good morning.”
Commissioners Court · Aug 11, 2026
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“Okay. I'll entertain a motion as agenda item 18.”
Commissioners Court · Aug 11, 2026
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“Could you amend your motion to authorize them to conduct it as well? I amend it as stated, yes. Okay. Motion made by Commissioner McCall. Do I have a second? Second. Second by Commissioner Carpenter. Any further discussion? There being none, Paula, would you please call the vote?”
Commissioners Court · Aug 11, 2026