Wednesday, October 23, 2024 Regular Meeting 10-23-24 - Regular Meeting 10-23-24
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1. CALL TO ORDER
Discussion:
Tim Arledge called the meeting to order at 3:00pm.
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1.a. INVOCATION
Discussion:
Travis Yoakum delivered the invocation.
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1.b. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - US FLAG & TEXAS FLAG
"Honor the Texas flag; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible." |
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2. CITIZEN'S COMMUNICATION
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3. WORKSHOP ON BOARDBOOK SOFTWARE
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4. CONSIDER AND TAKE ACTION ON CONSENT AGENDA
Discussion:
Mike Vance made a motion to correct the consent agenda item 4c title from Public Hearing to Regular Meeting. David Kostroun seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
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4.a. APPROVE MINUTES OF THE MAY 9, 2024 - SPECIAL MEETING
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4.b. APPROVE MINUTES OF THE MAY 22, 2024 - SPECIAL MEETING
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4.c. APPROVE MINUTES OF THE SEPTEMBER 25, 2024 - PUBLIC HEARING
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4.d. APPROVE 3RD QTR ARB CHANGE REPORT - SENT BY EMAIL ON 10/9/2024
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5. CONSIDER NEW BUSINESS
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5.a. CONSIDERATION TO ACCEPT 3RD QTR INVESTMENT REPORT
Discussion:
Mr Nichols gave the 3rd quarter investment report and explained in detail why so much more interest was earned in 3rd QTR 2024 versus 3rd QTR 2023.
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5.b. CONSIDERATION TO ACCEPT SEPTEMBER FINANCIAL REPORTS
Discussion:
Mr. Nichols went over the September balance sheet explaining the current bank account balance, receivables, investment accounts and the current assets.
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5.c. CONSIDERATION TO ACCEPT 3RD QTR TLO (TAXPAYER LIAISON OFFICER) REPORT PRESENTED BY CHARLA SOWDERS
Discussion:
Charla Sowders gave the 3rd QTR TLO report which stated there had been no complaints since her last report in July.
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5.d. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON APPOINTING TWO BOARD MEMBERS FOR 2026 MILAM AD BUDGET COMMITTEE
Discussion:
Mr. Nichols discussed that he would like to have 2 of the Board members help work with the Budget for 2026. Mr. Nichols stated that he feels that this would help him and the staff to have these 2 members to bounce ideas before presenting at a formal board meeting.
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5.e. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON SELECTING DATE FOR 2024 CHIEF APPRAISER EVALUATION
Discussion:
Mr. Nichols stated, per tax code, that the Chief Appraiser must have a board evaluation, and he had spoken with Gary from Guardian that he could be here on December 18 to review evaluations too.
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6. THE BOARD MAY, IN ITS DISCRETION, ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DELIBERATE ANY MATTER AUTHORIZED BY TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE SEC. et seq (THE TEXAS OPEN MEETINGS ACT) INCLUDING:
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6.a. SEC 551.071; CONSULTATION WITH LEGAL COUNSEL
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6.b. SEC 551.074; PERSONNEL MATTERS
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7. CHIEF APPRAISER REPORT
Discussion:
Mr. Nichols stated that The Appraisal District had a good turn out hosting classes. He talked about the 2 appraisers that are currently taking classes and that they both passed the first test. Mr. Nichols informed the Board that these 2 staff members would be in classes for three more weeks, then they would be ready for the level 3 appraiser test. He also stated he wants all his appraisers at level 4 by ARB next year. Mr. Nichols showed the belt he had made for Devin and Terry as an appreciation and congratulations on passing the Level III appraiser test. Mr. Nichols let the Board know that his office had collected $1500.00 for Brown Santa, and he would be giving the Sheriff a check at the next meeting. He further discussed next year's plan for raising money to give to different charitable organizations. Mr. Nichols asked the board members if they would like to attend some classes in College Station and why he feels it is important.
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8. ADJOURNMENT
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