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BRAZOS COUNTY
BRYAN, TEXAS
PUBLIC HEARING
BRAZOS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
BRAZOS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT WILL CONDUCT A
PUBLIC HEARING ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2024AT 9:15A.M.
IN THE COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM OF THE COUNTY
ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, 200 SOUTH TEXAS AVENUE, SUITE
106, BRYAN, TEXAS 77803
The Court will hear comments on the Proposed Tax Increase for 2024.
Interested parties are invited to attend said hearing and present their cause, if any,for or
against the tax increase for 2024.
The Brazos County Administration Building,200 S.Texas Avenue, Suite 106, Bryan,TX 77803 is wheelchair
accessible. Handicap parking spaces are available.Any request for sign interpretive services must be made two
working days before the meeting.To make arrangements,please call(979)361-4102.
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The foregoing minutes of the Commissioners Court Public Hearing held September 10,2024,have
been examined and are approved in open Court this the 1st day of October 2024,in Bryan,Brazos
County, Texas.
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Duane Peters Steve Aldrich
County Judge Commissioner, Precinct 1
Chuck Konderla Nancy Berry
Commissioner, Precinct 2 Commissioner,Precinct 3
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W. daJ. Wags°
Commissioner, "recinct 4
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Karen McQueen
County Clerk
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MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
BRAZOS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
PUBLIC HEARING
Call to Order
A public hearing of the Commissioners' Court of Brazos County, Texas was held in
the Brazos County Commissioners Courtroom in the Administration Building, 200
South Texas Avenue, in Bryan, Brazos County, Texas, beginning at 9:15 a.m. on
Tuesday, September 10, 2024 with the following members of the Court present:
Duane Peters, County Judge, Presiding;
Steve Aldrich, Commissioner of Precinct 1;
Chuck Konderla, Commissioner of Precinct 2;
Nancy Berry, Commissioner of Precinct 3;
Wanda J. Watson, Commissioner of Precinct 4;
Karen McQueen, County Clerk,Absent.
The attached sheets contain the names of the citizens and officials that were in
attendance.
The Court will hear comments on the Proposed Tax Increase for 2024.
Interested parties are invited to attend said hearing and present their cause, if any,for or
against the tax increase for 2024.
Judge Peters called the meeting to order and invited members of the public to comment
on the Fiscal Year 2025 Proposed Tax Increase.
Cathie Viens began by explaining the tax rate adoption process and then recommended
that the Court adopt the no new revenue rate. Ms. Viens noted that McLennan County
has adopted a no new revenue rate for the last six years.
Paul Viens objected to the proposed tax increase and stated that he believes citizens
are being taxed to death.
Fred Brown provided statistics showcasing the impacts of inflation. He asked that the
Court reconsider increasing the tax rate because citizens are hurting financially.
Diane Breeding asked that the Court reconsider the tax increase and look at the
economic challenges that the community is facing.
Dorothy Sake suggested that the Court adopt the no new revenue rate given that
property appraisals increase annually.
Keith King commented that it is time to "axe the tax".
Susan Fontaine urged the Court to consider adopting the no new revenue rate and
asked that they delay unnecessary projects at this time.
Russ Ford asked that the Court take a hard look at adopting the no new revenue rate. He
reiterated Ms. Viens' comments regarding McLennan County.
Jerome Rektorik stated that while he agrees, inflation is creating financial hardships for
the community, he understands the need and supports the increased tax rate.
Julie Schultz stated that even though she is not a fan of tax increases, she does want
County services to continue and is supportive of the increase to the tax rate.
Clayton Watson began by sharing his qualifications to review and understand the County
Budget and setting of the tax rate. Mr. Watson thanked Judge Peters for his fiscal
conservatism and stated that he believes the need for a tax increase is directly related to
the County being forced to revert to the no new revenue rate in 2022. He then made
recommendations to preserve the integrity of the budget and increase tax payer
support.
Judge Peters announced that there were no other members of the public that wished to
speak and adjourned the meeting at 9:47 a.m.
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