Caldwell County Commissioners discussed the burn ban, emergency notifications, a planned improvement district and matters related to subdivisions and residential construction.
(Pictured l-r: Pct. 1 Commissioner B.J. Westmoreland, Pct. 2 Commissioner Rusty Horne, County Judge Hoppy Haden, Pct. 3 Commissioner Ed Theriot, Pct. 4 Commissioner Dyral Thomas)
Commissioners vote to lift burn ban
Caldwell County Commissioners voted to lift the countywide burn ban. Hector Rangel, Chief EMC of the Caldwell County Office of Emergency Management, recommended lifting the burn ban, citing conditions that were improving due to recent rainfall. The public is reminded that it is only legal to burn natural brush. If you plan to burn, please do not leave fires unattended and keep a water source nearby.
CAPCOG Homeland Security Director stresses importance of WarnCentralTexas
CAPCOG Director of Homeland Security Martin Richey, formerly the Caldwell County Office of Emergency Managment Chief EMC, spoke during citizen’s comments. Among the topics he covered was WarnCentralTexas.org, an emergency notification system for residents of 10 Central Texas counties available through CAPCOG. Residents can receive texts through phone call, e-mail or text during emergency situations such as wildfires and severe weather. To receive these notifications, you have to sign up at WarnCentralTexas.org.
- Approved a resolution creating Prairie Lea Public Improvement District, which includes approximately 346 acres of land in the Prairie Lea area. State statute grants counties the authority to levy assessments against properties in Public Improvement Districts in order to fund specific improvements benefitting those properties. Public Improvement District taxes pay for community enhancements like road construction, water distribution systems, wastewater collection, landscaping, city parks, recreational opportunities, and more. Read the full resolution here.
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Tabled a request to build model homes at Juniper Springs Subdivision, a 472-acre municipal utility district located in Lockhart's extraterritorial jurisdiction, during infrastructure construction.
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Approved the development agreement for Southern Meadows consisting of approximately 121 acres on FM 1984.
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Approved the final plat for Tumbleweed Ranch on Witter Road and Tumbleweed Trail. The plat includes 11 residential lots on approximately 24 acres.
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Approved the final plat for Sunset Oaks, Section V, Phase 1B that includes 226 lots on approximately 33.5 acres.
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Rescheduled the December 24 Commissioners Court meeting for Monday, December 23.
- Approved the preliminary plat for Schulle Farms subdivision. It includes 845 lots on about 226 acres on SH-21 and Misty Lane.
- Discussed but took no action on plans for a subdivision on FM 672 near Lockhart. Proposed plans for the 32 Serna Subdivision could include building 14 units for purchase along a cul de sac and filling out the rest of the subdivision with build-to-rent detached units.
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