MINUTES OF COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING I. Attached hereto is/are public notice(s) posted for the meeting of April 10, 2025. II. The minutes of the Regular Meeting of] Fayette County, Texas, Commissioners Court held in the Commissioners Courtroom (3rd floor - Room 303 ) at the Fayette County Courthouse located at 151 North Washington Street, La Grange, Texas. III. Attendance: County Judge Dan Mueller Present County Commissioner - Precinct No. 1, Jason McBroom Present County Commissioner = Precinct No. 2, Luke Sternadel Present County Commissioner - Precinct No. 3, Harvey Berckenhoff Present County Commissioner - Precinct No. 4, Drew Brossmann Present IV. County Officials/County Personnel present during all or any part of the meeting: Brenda Fietsam, County Clerk; Josh Vandever, EMS Director; Roger Wunderlich, Constable Precinct 2; Cindy Noyak, Assistant County Auditor; Clint Sternadel, County Inspector & Office of Development & Permitting; Angela Hahn, Emergency Management Coordinator; Amber Hielscher, Floodplain Manager; Blake Watson, Assistant County Attorney; Debra Maddox, Airport Manager; Kevin Wunderlich, IT Coordinator V. Persons in attendance during all of any part oft the meeting: See Attached Exhibit A % % VI. INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE AMERICAN FLAG PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE TEXAS FLAG "Honor the Texas Flag; Ij pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible. 29 VII. Meeting opened at 9:02 a.m. on motion by Commissioner Brossmann, seconded by Commissioner Sternadel, votes for 5, votes against 0. Commissioners Court April 10, 2025 AGENDA ACTION: 1. SUBJECT: Consider and take appropriate action in approving the following minutes from previous meetings: i. March 27, 2025 = Regular Meeting ACTION: Approved Minutes from the March 27, 2025 Regular Meeting. PERSONS APPEARING BEFORE THE COURT: Brenda Fietsam, County Clerk 8s MOVED BY COMMR. McBroom, SECONDED BY COMMR, Sternadel Commr. McBroom, vote for X, vote against Commr. Sternadel, vote for X, vote against Commr. Berckenhoff, vote for X, vote against Commr. Brossmann, vote for X, vote against Judge Mueller, vote for X, vote against & & - S & S 8 - Commissioners Court April 10, 2025 2. SUBJECT: Open public comments - petitions, requests or statements by the public. Close. ACTION: Opened Public Comments. PERSONS APPEARING BEFORE THE COURT: None MOVED BY COMMR. Berckenhoff, SECONDED BY COMMR. Brossmann Commr. McBroom, vote for X, vote against Commr. Sternadel, vote for X, vote against Commr. Berckenhoff, vote for X, vote against Commr. Brossmann, vote for X, vote against Judge Mueller, vote for X, vote against ACTION: Closed Public Comments. PERSONS APPEARING BEFORE THE COURT: None MOVED BY COMMR. Berckenhoff, SECONDED BY COMMR. Brossmann Commr. McBroom, vote for X, vote against Commr. Sternadel, vote for X, vote against Commr. Berckenhoff, vote for X, vote against Commr. Brossmann, vote for X, vote against Judge Mueller, vote for X, vote against % Commissioners Court April 10, 2025 3. SUBJECT: Sign proclamation proclaiming April 27 to May 4, 2025 as Soil & Water Stewardship Week in Fayette County. ACTION: Signed Proclamation proclaiming April 27 to May 4, 2025 as Soil & Water Stewardship Week in Fayette County. See attached hereto marked "Agenda Action 3 Exhibit" PERSONS APPEARING BEFORE THE COURT: Lee Fritsch; Howard Frick; Bob Devine; Carissa Karisch - MOVED BY COMMR. McBroom, SECONDED BY COMMR, Sternadel Commr. McBroom, vote for X, vote against Commr. Sternadel, vote for X, vote against Commr. Berckenhoff, vote for X, vote against Commr. Brossmann, vote for X, vote against Judge Mueller, vote for X, vote against 4. SUBJECT: Sign proclamation proclaiming the month of April, 2025 as Child Abuse Prevention Month in Fayette County and approving the request to display signs around the Courthouse grounds for the month of April. ACTION: Signed Proclamation proclaiming the month of April, 2025 as Child Abuse Prevention Month in Fayette County; and Approved the Request to display signs around the Courthouse grounds for the month of April. / See attached hereto marked "Agenda Action 4 Exhibit" PERSONS APPEARING BEFORE THE COURT: Kathy Weishuhn; Jacelyn Perez; Kristi Bauer; Cindy Chester MOVED BY COMMR. Brossmann, SECONDED BY COMMR. Sternadel Commr. McBroom, vote for X, vote against Commr. Sternadel, vote for X, vote against Commr. Berckenhoff, vote for X, vote against Commr. Brossmann, vote for X, vote against Judge Mueller, vote for X, vote against Commissioners Court April 10, 2025 5. SUBJECT: Open and hold public hearing to consider and accept comments, both written and oral, from members of the public concerning an appropriate speed limit for the following County Road: Nikel Mica Road (Precinct 3). ACTION: Opened and Held Public Hearing to consider and accept comments, both written and oral, from members of the public concerning an appropriate speed limit for the following County Road: Nikel Mica Road (Precinct 3). PERSONS APPEARING BEFORE THE COURT: Commissioner Harvey Berckenhoff MOVED BY COMMR. Berckenhoff, SECONDED BY COMMR. Brossmann Commr. McBroom, vote for X, vote against Commr. Sternadel, vote for X, vote against Commr. Berckenhoff, vote for X, vote against Commr. Brossmann, vote for X, vote against Judge Mueller, vote for X, vote against 5A. SUBJECT: Accept comments and close public hearing. ACTION: Accepted All Comments. Closed Public Hearing. PERSONS APPEARING BEFORE THE COURT: None MOVED BY COMMR. Brossmann, SECONDED BY COMMR. McBroom Commr. McBroom, vote. forX, vote against Commr. Sternadel, vote for X, vote against Commr. Berckenhoff, vote for X, vote against Commr. Brossmann, vote for X, vote against Judge Mueller, vote for X, vote against Commissioners Court April 10, 2025 6. SUBJECT: Consider and take appropriate action in making a finding and determination that the prima facie speed limit concerning the following named road is unreasonable or unsafe, and in making and in signing an order concerning an appropriate speed limit for the following County Road: Nikel Mica Road (Precinct 3). ACTION: Found and Determined that the prima facie speed limit concerning the Nikel Mica Road (Precinct 3) is unreasonable or unsafe, and Signed an Order to set the speed limit at 40 mph. See attached hereto marked Agenda Action 6 Exhibit" PERSONS APPEARING BEFORE THE COURT: Commissioner Harvey Berckenhoff : MOVED BY COMMR. Berckenhoff, SECONDED BY COMMR. Brossmann Commr. McBroom, vote for X, vote against Commr. Sternadel, vote for X, vote against Commr. Berckenhoff, vote for X, votè-against Commr. Brossmann, vote for X, vote against Judge Mueller, vote for X, vote against d / - Commissioners Court April 10, 2025 7. SUBJECT: Sign Resolution of Support for City ofFayetteville pursuing a cultural district designation. ACTION: Signed Resolution ofSupport for City ofFayetteville pursuing a cultural district designation. See attached hereto marked "Agenda Action 7 Exhibit" PERSONS APPEARING BEFORE THE COURT: Sandra Borne, Executive Director of ARTS; Mike Stroup, Mayor of Fayetteville See attached hereto marked "Exhibit B" MOVED BY COMMR. McBroom, SECONDED BY COMMR: Sternadel Commr. McBroom, vote for X, vote against Commr. Sternadel, vote for X, vote against Commr. Berckenhoff, vote for X, vote against Commr. Brossmann, vote for X, vote against Judge Mueller, vote for X, vote against 8. SUBJECT: Consider and take appropriate action concerning the following applications requesting the division of real property: Sodium Bulb Creative, LLC located in Precinct 2. ACTION: Approved the Application requesting the division of real property for Sodium Bulb. Creative, LLCI located in Precinct 2. / See attached hereto. marked "Agenda Action 8 Exhibit" & PERSONS APPEARING BEFORE THE COURT: Clint Sternadel, County Inspector & Office of Development & Permitting MOVED BY COMMR. Sternadel, SECONDED BY COMMR. Berckenhoff Commr. McBroom, vote for X, vote against Commr. Sternadel, vote for X, vote against Commr. Berckenhoff, vote for X, vote against Commr. Brossmann, vote for X, vote against Judge Mueller, vote for X, vote against Commissioners Court April 10, 2025 9. SUBJECT: Accept comments and review the application from DGV Investments for a preliminary plat located in Precinct 1. ACTION: Rejected the Application from DGV Investments for a preliminary plat located in Precinct 1 on Egypt Road. See attached hereto marked "Agenda Action 9 Exhibit" PERSONS APPEARING BEFORE THE COURT: Clint Sternadél, County Inspector & Office of] Development & Permitting; Blake Watson, Assistant County Attorney; Josh Vandever, EMS Director MOVED BY COMMR. McBroom, SECONDED BY COMMR. Sternadel Commr. McBroom, vote for X, vote against Commr. Sternadel, vote for X, vote against Commr. Berckenhoff, vote for X, vote against Commr. Brossmann, vote for X, vote against Judge Mueller, vote for X, vote against & - % M Sy - - Commissioners Court April 10, 2025 10. SUBJECT: Consider and take appropriate action concerning the final approval stage for Terry Ward regarding a platted subdivision Townsend Reserves at Round Top Subdivision; FSC Inc., having issued a letter of substantial completion dated April 1, 2025; Terry Ward being responsible for the maintenance of Drake Lane and Wendy Lane for two years until April 1, 2027, at which time the road may be accepted for county maintenance into the county road system. ACTION: Approved the Final Stage for Terry Ward regarding a platted subdivision Townsend Reserves at Round Top Subdivision; FSC Inc., having issued a letter of substantial completion dated April 1, 2025; Terry Ward being responsible for the maintenance of Drake Lane and Wendy Lane for two years until April 1, 2027, at which time the road may be accepted for county maintenance into the county road system. See attached hereto marked "Agenda Action 10 Exhibit" PERSONS APPEARING BEFORE THE COURT: Clint Sternadel, County Inspector & Office of Development & Permitting MOVED BY COMMR. Sternadel, SECONDED BY COMMR. McBroom Commr. McBroom, vote for X, vote against Commr. Sternadel, vote for X, vote against Commr. Berckenhoff, vote for X, vote against Commr. Brossmann, vote for X, vote against Judge Mueller, vote for X, vote against / & Commissioners Court April 10, 2025 11. SUBJECT: Consider and take appropriate action by signing an Order to include the following road, located in the Country Reserve Subdivision: Country View Lane (Precinct 4), as a County owned and maintained road. ACTION: Approved and Signed an Order to include the following road, located in the Country Reserve Subdivision: Country View Lane (Precinct 4), as a County owned and maintained road. See attached hereto marked Agenda Action 11 Exhibit" PERSONS APPEARING BEFORE THE COURT: Clint Sternadel, County Inspector & Office of Development & Permitting - MOVED BY COMMR. Brossmann, SECONDEDBV COMMR. Berckenhoff Commr. McBroom, vote for X, vote against Commr. Sternadel, vote for X, vote against Commr. Berckenhoff, vote for X, vote against Commr. Brossmann, vote for X, vote against Judge Mueller, vote for X, vote against 12. SUBJECT: Consider and take appropriate action by signing an Order to include the following road, located in the Hilltop Meadow Subdivision: Harvell Lane (Precinct 4), as a County owned and maintained road. ACTION: Approved and Signed.an Order to include the following road, located in the Hilltop Meadow Subdivision: Harvell Lane (Precinct 4), as a County owned and maintained road. Seeattached hereto marked "Agenda Action 12 Exhibit" PERSONS APPEARING BEFORE THE COURT: Clint Sternadel, County Inspector & Office of Development & Permitting M MOVED BY COMMR. Brossmann, SECONDED BY COMMR. Berckenhoff Commr. McBroom, vote for X, vote against Commr. Sternadel, vote for X, vote against Commr. Berckenhoff, vote for X, vote against Commr. Brossmann, vote for X, vote against Judge Mueller, vote for X, vote against Commissioners Court April 10, 2025 13. SUBJECT: Hear monthly report from Clint Sternadel, County Inspector & Office of Development & Permitting. ACTION: Accepted Monthly Report from Clint Sternadel, County Inspector & Office of Development & Permitting. See attached hereto marked "Agenda Action 13 Exhibit" PERSONS APPEARING BEFORE THE COURT: Clint Sternadel, County Inspector & Office of Development & Permitting - MOVED BY COMMR. Brossmann, SECONDED BY COMMR. McBroom Commr. McBroom, vote for X, vote against Commr. Sternadel, vote for X, vote against Commr. Berckenhoff, vote for X, vote against a Commr. Brossmann, vote for X, vote against Judge Mueller, vote for X, vote against 14. SUBJECT: Hear report from Josh Vandever, EMS Director. ACTION: Accepted Report from Josh Vandever, EMS Director. See attached hereto.marked "Agenda Action 14 Exhibit" PERSONS APPEARING BEFORE THE COURT: Josh Vandever, EMS Director MOVED BY COMMR, Brossmann, SECONDED BY COMMR. Sternadel Commr. McBroom, vote for X, vote against Commr. Sternadel, vote for X, vote against Commr. Berckenhoff, vote for X, vote against Commr. Brossmann, vote for X, vote against Judge Mueller, vote for X, vote against Commissioners Court April 10, 2025 15. SUBJECT: Hear report from Fayette County Sheriff's Office. ACTION: Deferred Report to next regular scheduled meeting. PERSONS APPEARING BEFORE THE COURT: None MOVED BY COMMR. Berckenhoff, SECONDED BY COMMR. Brossmann Commr. McBroom, vote for X, vote against Commr. Sternadel, vote for X, vote against Commr. Berckenhoff, vote for X, vote against Commr. Brossmann, vote for X, vote against Judge Mueller, vote for X, vote against 16. SUBJECT: Consider and take appropriate action on a Lease Agreement between Fayette County, Lessor, owner of the Fayette Regional Air Center Airport, and Ed Kusy, Lessee, for lease of airport hangar #4. ACTION: Approved a Lease Agreement between Fayette County, Lessor, owner of the Fayette Regional Air Center Airport, and Ed Kusy, Lessee, for Lease of Airport Hangar #4. See attached hereto marked 5 Agenda Action 16 Exhibit" PERSONS APPEARING BEFORE THE COURT: Debra Maddox, Airport Manager MOVED BY COMMR. McBroom, SECONDED BY COMMR. Sternadel Commr. McBroom, vote for X, vote against Commr. Sternadel, vote for X, vote against Commr. Berckenhoff, vote for X, vote against Commr. Brossmann, vote for X, vote against Judge Mueller, vote for X, vote against Commissioners Court April 10, 2025 17. SUBJECT: Consider and take appropriate action in approving Interlocal Agreement for Road Maintenance and Repair between the City of Ellinger and Fayette County, T'exas. ACTION: Deferred approving Interlocal Agreement for Road Maintenance and Repair between the City of Ellinger and Fayette County, Texas until the May 8, 2025 scheduled meeting. PERSONS APPEARING BEFORE THE COURT: Blake Watson, Assistant County Attorney; Matt Mikulenka - MOVED BY COMMR. Berckenhoff, SECONDED BY COMMR. McBroom Commr. McBroom, vote for X, vote against Commr. Sternadel, vote for X, vote against Commr. Berckenhoff, vote for X, vote against Commr. Brossmann, vote for X, vote against - Judge Mueller, vote for X, vote against 18. SUBJECT: Consider, discuss, and take appropriate action in potentially adopting a Mass Gathering Permit, process, and Application in accordance with Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 751 (the Texas Mass Gathering Act). ACTION: Deferred adopting a Mass Gathering Permit, Process, and Application in accordance with Texas Health. and Safety Code Chapter 751 (the Texas Mass Gathering Act) until next regular scheduled meeting. PERSONS APPEARING BEFORE THE COURT: Blake Watson, Assistant County Attorney; Angela Hahn, Emergency Management Coordinator; Josh Vandever, EMS Director; Clint.Sternadel, County Inspector & Oftice of Development & Permitting MOVED BY COMMR. McBroom, SECONDED BY COMMR. Berckenhoff Commr. McBroom, vote for X, vote against Commr. Sternadel, vote for X, vote against Commr. Berckenhoff, vote for X, vote against Commr. Brossmann, vote for X, vote against Judge Mueller, vote for X, vote against Commissioners Court April 10, 2025 19. SUBJECT: Accept and approve the written plan of Industry Telephone Company, to install a new buried communications line upon and along the right- of-way of Carmine Cemetery Rd (Precinct 2) with Industry Telephone Company being required to be responsible for repairs, and/or being required to make repairs, of direct or collateral damage, if any, caused by Industry Telephone Company, and/or its contractors, to the preceding road, and to other utilities utilizing the public right-of-ways. ACTION: Accepted and Approved the Written Plan of Industry Telephone Company, to install a new buried communications line upon and along the right- of-way of Carmine Cemetery Rd (Precinct 2) with Industry Telephone Company being required to be responsible for repairs, and/or being required to make repairs, of direct or collateral damage, if any, caused by Industry Telephone Company, and/or its contractors, to the preceding road, and to vother utilities utilizing the public right-of-ways. See attached hereto marked "Agenda Action 19 Exhibit" PERSONS APPEARING BEFORE THE COURT: Commissioner Luke Sternadel MOVED BY COMMR. Sternadel, SECONDED BY COMMR. Berckenhoff Commr. McBroom, vote for X, vote against Commr. Sternadel, vote for X, vote against Commr. Berckenhoff, vote for X, vote against Commr. Brossmann;vote for X, vote against Judge Mueller, vote for X, vote against / & - / & % Commissioners Court April 10, 2025 20. SUBJECT: Accept and approve the written plan of Fayette Water Supply Corporation to bore under Bohuslay Road to install a new meter at 9601 Bohuslav Road (Precinct 4), and requiring Fayette Water Supply Corporation to make repairs of any resultant damage done to the roadway, sides, ditches, and right-of- way of Bohuslav Road, and to do paving work, compacting, and restoring the roadway, sides, ditches, and right-of-way, all back to a finished natural grade. ACTION: Accepted and Approved the Written Plan of Fayette Water Supply Corporation to bore under Bohuslav Road to install a new meter at 9601 Bohuslav Road (Precinct 4); and Required Fayette Water Supply Corporation to make repairs of any resultant damage done to the roadway, sides, ditches, and right-of-way of Bohuslav Road, and to do paving work, compacting, and restoring the roadway, sides, ditches, and right-of-way, all back to a finished natural grade. See attached hereto marked "Agenda Action 20 Exhibit" PERSONS APPEARING BEFORE THE COURT: Commissioner Drew Brossmann MOVED BY COMMR. Brossmann, SECONDED BY COMMR. Sternadel Commr. McBroom, vote for X, vote against Commr. Sternadel, vote for X, vote against Commr. Berckenhoff, vote for X, vote against Commr. Brossmann, vote for X, vote against Judge Mueller, vote for X, vote against & N Commissioners Court April 10, 2025 21. SUBJECT: Consider and take appropriate action in approving agreement with Colorado Valley for internet service for Fayette County Courthouse located at 151 N. Washington Street, La Grange and JP4 office located at 312 Paulus Street, Schulenburg. ACTION: Approved Agreement with Colorado Valley for internet service for Fayette County Courthouse located at 151 N. Washington Street, La Grange and JP4 office located at 312 Paulus Street, Schulenburg. See attached hereto marked "Agenda Action 21 Exhibit" PERSONS APPEARING BEFORE THE COURT: Kevin Wunderlich, IT Coordinator - MOVED BY COMMR. Brossmann, SECONDED BY COMMR. McBroom Commr. McBroom, vote for X, vote against Commr. Sternadel, vote for X, vote against Commr. Berckenhoff, vote for X, vote against Commr. Brossmann, vote for X, vote against Judge Mueller, vote for X, vote against 22. SUBJECT: Consider and take appropriate action in approving proposal from Beyond Trust for privileged 3rd party vendor network remote access. ACTION: Approved Proposal from Beyond Trust for privileged 3rd party vendor network remote access. See attached hereto marked "Agenda Action 22 Exhibit" PERSONS APPEARING BEFORE THE COURT: Kevin Wunderlich, IT Coordinator MOVED BY JUDGE Mueller, SECONDED BY COMMR. McBroom Commr. McBroom, vote for X, vote against Commr. Sternadel, vote for X, vote against Commr. Berckenhoff, vote for X, vote against Commr. Brossmann, vote for X, vote against Judge Mueller, vote for X, vote against Commissioners Court April 10, 2025 23. SUBJECT: Authorize the following class requests: Elizabeth Faldyn, Clerk J.P. 2, to attend Rural Court Personnel Workshop June 10-12, 2025 in Fredericksburg; Sandra Mendel, Probate Clerk to attend the 2025 Texas Association of Counties Probate Academy scheduled for May 6-9, 2025 in Lubbock; Angela Hahn, EMS and Grant Specialist, to attend the Texas Emergency Management Conference May 37-30, 2025 in Fort Worth. ACTION: Authorized the following Class Requests: Elizabeth Faldyn, Clerk J.P. 2, to attend Rural Court Personnel Workshop June 10-12, 2025 in Fredericksburg; Sandra Mendel, Probate Clerk, to attend the 2025 Texas Association of Counties Probate Academy scheduled. for May 6-9, 2025 in Lubbock; Angela Hahn, EMS and Grant Specialist, to attend the Texas Emergency Management Conference May 27-30, 2025 in Fort Worth. PERSONS APPEARING BEFORE THE COURT: None MOVED BY JUDGE Mueller, SECONDED: BY COMMR. Sternadel Commr. McBroom, vote for X, vote against Commr. Sternadel, vote for X, vote against Commr. Berckenhoff, vote for X, vote against Commr. Brossmann, vote for X, vote against Judge Mueller, vote for X, vote.against 24. SUBJECT: Consider and take appropriate action in approving contract with Pitney Bowes for leasing postage machine for the Tax Assessor-Collector. ACTION: Approved Contract with Pitney Bowes for leasing postage machine for the Tax Assessor-Collector. See attached hereto marked "Agenda Action 24 Exhibit" PERSONS APPEARING BEFORE THE COURT: Cindy Novak, Assistant County Auditor MOVED BY COMMR. McBroom, SECONDED BY COMMR. Sternadel Commr. McBroom, vote for X, vote against Commr. Sternadel, vote for X, vote against Commr. Berckenhoff, vote for X, vote against Commr. Brossmann, vote for X, vote against Judge Mueller, vote for X, vote against Commissioners Court April 10, 2025 25. SUBJECT: Consider and take appropriate action concerning approving the payment of currently due Fayette County bills and expenses. ACTION: Approved the Payment of currently due Fayette County bills and expenses. See attached hereto marked "Agenda Action 25 Exhibit" PERSONS APPEARING BEFORE THE COURT: Cindy Novak, Assistant County Auditor MOVED BY COMMR. Berckenhoff, SECONDED BY COMMR. Sternadel Commr. McBroom, vote for X, vote against Commr. Sternadel, vote for X, vote against Commr. Berckenhoff, vote for X, vote against Commr. Brossmann, vote for X, vote against Judge Mueller, vote for X, vote against & - - &M / Commissioners Court April 10, 2025 VIII. Meeting adjourned at 10:41 a.m., April 10, 2025, on motion by Commissioner Brossmann, seconded by Commissioner Sternadel, votes for 5, votes against 0. APPROVED this 24th day of April, 2025. Qy muell Dan Mueller Fayette County Judge Jason McBroom Commissioner, Precinct y Luke Sternadel Commissioner, Precinct 2 w Bak Harvey Berckènhoff Commissioner, Precinct 3 Drew Brossmann Commissioner, Precinct 4 ATTEST: 0 Baowda Gitanu C 0 Brenda Fietsam County Clerk $ COUIL Commissioners Court April 10, 2025