Remarks by Shane Stolarczyk
392 remarks on the record, newest first · Page 7 of 16
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“And last but not least, Dennis Rusk with Roden Bridge, 35 years.”
Commissioners Court · Aug 25, 2026
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“Thank you for coming. I do have a request. Can you get a picture with his family too?”
Commissioners Court · Aug 25, 2026
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“All right. Now we're going to get back on order here. We're going to start with comments from the bench. Commissioner McCall, would you like to say anything today?”
Commissioners Court · Aug 25, 2026
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“Great. Thank you, Commissioner Regent. Commissioner Chapman, anything for me?”
Commissioners Court · Aug 25, 2026
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“Commissioner Carpenter, you're up. Okay, so a couple things just to make an announcement. Coming up Friday, October 9th, 2026 at 630 at Singing Waters Vineyard in Comfort, Texas. There's going to be the Kendall County Friends of the Night Skies hosting a star party. And so that's going to be an opportunity to get educated about stars and see the stars through telescopes. It's going to be a fun night for kids and families. And then there's a group of local youngsters that have put together a pamphlet to help protect the night. It's furtherance of protecting against light pollution. And so they…”
Commissioners Court · Aug 25, 2026
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“I think we have one of their team members here today. Would you stand up? So thank you for your family support of this initiative. All right. Not to put you on the spot. All right. So next up, accounts payable claims. Consideration and possible action and approval of accounts payable claims for purchased services and vendors. So what's the total on today's 22 pages of the”
Commissioners Court · Aug 25, 2026
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“Does anyone have any issues with any of the claims? If not, I'll entertain a motion at this time.”
Commissioners Court · Aug 25, 2026
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“Do I have a second? Second. Seconded by Commissioner McCall. Any further discussion? If not, Teresa, please call the vote.”
Commissioners Court · Aug 25, 2026
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“Okay, next up, a request for Commissioner's Court to recognize Pete Macias, paramedic RN, and Jennifer Harris, paramedic, for their efforts in the care and exceptional EMS services to our community. Brian?”
Commissioners Court · Aug 25, 2026
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“And I can concur to this because it was my court proceeding where this happened, and what I observed was outstanding because this was a individual in high distress and with extreme mental needs. And they just stepped up. And so I'd like to read the recognition for everyone. First of all, can Peter and Jennifer come up? You can stand right in front here. Peter and Jennifer, it's with great appreciation and pride that I recognize you both for the outstanding care, compassion, and professionalism you recently demonstrated while caring for an autistic patient who experienced a seizure and…”
Commissioners Court · Aug 25, 2026
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“And it wasn't just EMS, our dedicated law enforcement officers in this building, Mark Diamond, Ovi, Gabe, and others stepped up at this moment of crisis as well and showed exceptional, exceptional service to this community. So let's give them a round of applause. All right. Next up, our burn ban. Is Brady here? Warren? Consideration of possible action regarding order number 0-20260825-1 regarding the burn ban. So let's see. So I know that conditions have worsened. Correct. What can you tell us today, Warren?”
Commissioners Court · Aug 25, 2026
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“Perfect. And so it looks like the KBDI range is near the minimum 537. It's towards the high end. So this is a more serious condition that we're in right now. All right. So I move to reinstate the burn ban for a period of up to 90 days in the unincorporated areas of the county due to the existence of conditions that have created public safety hazards that would be exacerbated by outdoor burning pursuant to order O-2026-0825-1. Do I have a second? Second. Motion by the judge, second by Commissioner Chapman. Any further discussion? If not, Teresa, please call the vote.”
Commissioners Court · Aug 25, 2026
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“Aye. Motion carries. Thank you, Juan. Thank you, Juan. Next up, consideration possible action regarding Resolution R-20260825-1, a resolution expressing support for TxDOT's transportation proposed improvements to State Highway 46, River Road at Hearth Road, Esser Road, endorsing a design alternative one as county's preferred alternative and urging acceleration of the project. Commissioner Regent?”
Commissioners Court · Aug 25, 2026
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“Okay. I'll change the motion at this time.”
Commissioners Court · Aug 25, 2026
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“Motion made by Commissioner Regents, seconded by the judge. Any further discussion?”
Commissioners Court · Aug 25, 2026
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“Anything else? No. Please call the vote.”
Commissioners Court · Aug 25, 2026
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“Okay. Next up. Consideration and possible action regarding Resolution R-20260825-2, a resolution accepting a grant from the U.S. Department of Justice in the amount of $915,961 through the Office of Justice. programs, OJP FY 2026 special attorney's program, round three grants to fund a position for a special U.S. attorney with the U.S. attorney's office. This is coming back because last court it was approved, but we didn't have a resolution. And so this is just to approve the resolution that was submitted. So at this time, I'll entertain a motion as to approval of the resolution.”
Commissioners Court · Aug 25, 2026
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“Motion made by Commissioner Chapman. Is there a second? Second. Second by Commissioner Carpenter. Any further discussion?”
Commissioners Court · Aug 25, 2026
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“Thank you. Any other discussion? If not, Teresa, please call the vote.”
Commissioners Court · Aug 25, 2026
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“I abstain because of my last abstentions on the last two rounds. So with that, a motion passes 3-1. with one abstention. So commissioners from precincts two, three, and four in favor. Commissioner one opposed, and the judge abstained. Next up, agenda item 12. Is this one still on the agenda, General Counsel?”
Commissioners Court · Aug 25, 2026
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“Okay, so we'll be taking no action on agenda item 12 because it's pulled. Okay. Now, the next three are flock items. I just want to clarify that The vote on number 13 has no impact on agenda items 14 or 15 because agenda item 13 relates to a prior year's contract. So it's an obligation that the county already incurred. So don't take our vote as an indication on anything about 14 and 15. So I just want to make that clear before we begin this one. So agenda item 13. Consideration and possible action on an agreement with Flock Safety Group to participate in the Flock Safety Platform and for…”
Commissioners Court · Aug 25, 2026
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“I'll open it up for any conversation or discussion.”
Commissioners Court · Aug 25, 2026
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“I tend to agree with Commissioner Chapman on this, but in the grand scheme of things, I don't think it's worth getting into substantial compliance and all the nitpicking. So this one, the true is part of the issue is the next two issues. And that's going to be decide the fate of this contract. So I think we just, my recommendation is to support general counsel in this and approve this and get to the real, real debate. So I moved to, I moved to approve, uh, uh, I guess the participation in a flock safety platform for the necessary flock safety professional services and installation fees with…”
Commissioners Court · Aug 25, 2026
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“Aye. Motion carries four to one with commissioners from precinct two, three, four, and the judge in favor. And precinct one opposed. All right. So I'm going to read the agenda item and then I'm going to call up constituents to come sit at either. You can sit at either table. I'll call two at a time so we can kind of speed this along. One sits on one side, one sits on the other. Once someone finishes or once the two finish, I'll call up two more and we'll just go through that and you'll have two minutes. You'll see on the screen to your right, there will be a little timer that shows up and…”
Commissioners Court · Aug 25, 2026
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“I'm sorry. That's OK. Thank you. Thank you. Next up, Crystal Reeser and Nicole Bishop. And if Emily Hamburg, I can't read your writing. If you want to come to this next table and get queued up, you're good.”
Commissioners Court · Aug 25, 2026