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Buda names interim city manager, searches for new city manager STAFF REPORT

BUDA – Deputy City Manager Micah Grau was named the interim city manager for Buda, which will become effective April 1. The city also engaged the international firm, Baker Tily, to conduct its search for a new city manager after Kenneth Williams tendered his

resignation to the city council on Jan. 4. The Baker Tilly firm, which has offices in the United States, GRAU Australia, Canada, the Cayman Islands, Columbia, Germany, Singapore, the

United Arab Emirates and United Kingdom, is a top 10 advisory, tax and assurance firm. Baker Tilly has worked with council members to develop a position description and selection process. Buda is fortunate to have landed a leader like Williams during a time of significant growth and economic development, according to Mayor Lee

Urbanovsky. “Given the continued growth the city is experiencing and the challenges that accompany such growth, as well as the citizens’ recent passage of a nearly $90 million bond package," Urbanovsky added, "the council and I felt it appropriate to undertake a search process that would cast a wide and inclusive net of prospec-

Residents invited to roast outgoing Buda city manager

BY MEGAN WEHRING HAYS COUNTY — After an elementary school teacher was arrested for Indecency with a Child, Hays CISD will move forward with the termination PALMORE process. The Kyle Police Department arrested Andrew Palmore, a Blanco Vista Elementary second grade teacher, on Tuesday, March 1 following an investigation that led to Palmore being charged with two counts of Indecency with a Child (third degree felony) and two counts of Improper Relationship between an Educator and Student (second degree felony). HCISD immediately placed Palmore on administrative leave and removed his access to campuses and students after being notified by the police in February. At a special meeting on March 8, the HCISD Board of Trustees approved the termination of Palmore’s term contract “for good cause as reviewed in closed session” and directed Superintendent Dr. Eric Wright to provide notice to the employee. “This vote should send a strong message that our Board appreciates the seriousness of this matter,” said Vanessa Petrea, Board President, in a statement on behalf of the trustees. “Our Board puts protecting the children of our district at the very top of our priority list.”

tive candidates. We feel that we can get such an applicant pool working with Baker Tilly." The position description and application for the new city manager can be found on both the Baker Tilly and City of Buda websites. Applicants are encouraged to submit employment credentials and letters of interest by Wednesday, April 6.

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PHOTO BY DAVID WHITE After an “exhaustive and fruitless search” for a new location in Kyle, Greg and Kimi Devonshire expanded their search area and found one in Live Oak, 45 miles southwest of Kyle in northeast San Antonio.

Milt’s Pit BBQ of Kyle relocating to Live Oak STAFF REPORT

Milt’s Pit BBQ, a downtown staple and local favorite for many years, will be closing its doors in Kyle at the end of April and relocating further south down I-35. According to owners Greg and Kimi Devonshire, they have “known for a while” that their current space is small and that they would need a bigger building to grow the business. De-

spite there being “tons of exciting growth” in Kyle and meeting with several developers and working with a commercial real estate agent, they could not find a building in Kyle or along the local I-35 corridor that worked for their needs and timeline. After the “exhaustive and fruitless search” for a new location in Kyle, they expanded their search area and found one in Live Oak, 45 miles

southwest of Kyle in northeast San Antonio, where they say exciting plans are taking shape. “We’ll be an easy and delicious stop after you test your marriage strength at IKEA or to pick up some brisket on your way to the beach,” they wrote on their Facebook page announcing the closure. The Devonshire’s took over Milt’s in 2014 from previous owners Milt Thurkill and Bunnie

Walling. In the years since, Milt’s has racked up awards like Best BBQ in 2016, 2017 and 2018, Best Overall Restaurant in Kyle in 2018 and was voted a Top 5 BBQ restaurant by KVUE ABC. “We’ve had amazing support from this community and love being a part of it,” they wrote. “We’re hoping the stars line up and pave a way for us to be able to return to Kyle in the future.”

More roundabouts possible for Kyle BY BRITTANY ANDERSON A few more roundabouts might be in the cards for Kyle, but studies must be conducted first in order to determine if they are the most effective option. During the March 1 Kyle

City Council meeting, the city council unanimously approved a task order for a Preliminary Engineering Report (PER) regarding the installation of roundabouts or traffic signals at the intersection of Kohler’s Crossing and Marketplace Avenue, Kohler’s Crossing

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and Kyle Crossing, and on Dacy Lane connecting Downing Way and Fountain Grove Drive. Additionally, the Dacy Lane project is slated to include the installation of a 12-foot wide illuminated sidewalk along Dacy Lane from Kyle Parkway to

BUDA – The Buda Area Chamber of Commerce will be honoring City Manager Kenneth Williams with a Roast and Toast at its monthly luncheon on Wednesday, March 16, 2022, at WILLIAMS the Onion Creek Seniors Center, 420 Barton Crossing beginning at 11:30 A.M. Luncheons are open to members and non-members alike. Seating is limited so please register today. You can register online by clicking the link on the Buda Area Chamber of Commerce website at www. https//budachambertx. com/events/calendar. See sponsorship information on page 7.

Local March 1 primary results STAFF REPORT

Bebee Road. Leon Barba, city engineer, said that per city ordinance, a traffic report that looks at both the use of a roundabout or a traffic signal must be conducted. The intent, he said, is to

Finalized local election results following the March 1 primary are in, but some candidates are still in the running and will be on the November ballot. Pct. 4 County Commissioner Walt Smith remains seated after running unopposed. Other candidates running unopposed included Maggie Hernandez Moreno (D) who took the Justice of

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International Women’s Day/Women’s History Month We are celebrating Women's History Month by asking women in our local governments the following questions: 1 What is your career outside of local government? When you started your career, did you ever imagine that you would have a leadership role in the city? 2 Can you talk about your role in local government as a woman? This has historically been a male-dominated space. 3 Have you faced any significant challenges in your current role? 4 What accomplishments are you most proud of? 5 In your experience, how have you witnessed your role inspire more women to step up? 6 What do you think still needs to be done in terms of women serving in leadership roles, whether that be local/city government or elsewhere? 7 Do you have any specific female figures that have shaped you into the person you are today? 8 What would you tell younger women who are just starting to work and are eventually wanting to serve in a leadership role?

Dripping Springs APRIL HARRIS ALLISON 1. I am currently a stay at home mom who occasionally substitutes at DS Middle School. I have always been an advocate for giving back to one's community; DS City Council is one way I've been able to achieve that goal, although prior to two years ago, I didn't imagine myself in this leadership role. 2. I received a warm welcome from day one and have received great support from constituents and members of staff. Working with Mayor Foulds and Mayor Pro-tem Manassian is one of the true highlights of this role. They have been mentors and so kind with their time and guidance. 3. It has been challenging missing some of my children's activities but I know that my three sons are proud that I am spending that time supporting our amazing town. 4. I am most proud that I have been able to work alongside such hardworking city staff. Dripping Springs is lucky to have such a thoughtful and bright staff working at city hall, many of whom are women. We all care so much about our community and I'm proud to have given my time to help make important decisions for our town. 8. I would tell younger women to find an area of

their community that they are passionate about and jump right in. There is so much to learn and so many ways to help on boards and commissions. Getting involved helps build connections and a truer sense of community.

lenge has been and continues to be effectively communicating with our residents. Whether we are talking about developments, roads, or our wastewater system, we try hard to actively communicate what we are doing and why. I have tried to make it known that I will gladly talk TALINE MANASSIAN to anyone who has questions, 1. I work as a lawyer. I had but actually getting face-tono idea at all that I would ever face with residents has been a serve in local challenge. government. If 4. When I first ran for city it even crossed council, the big issue was our my mind, wastewater discharge permit. I am pretty I came in wanting to really sure I would understand what the city have thought, was doing and to be a voice “I would of change if the city’s plan never…” In proved to be environmentally fact, the first time someone harmful or even questionsuggested I run for office, I able. It took months of meetlaughed. ings, asking questions, talking 2. This has historically to experts, and gathering been a male-dominated information, but I eventuspace, especially in smaller ally understood the plan, towns like Dripping Springs. the reasons for it, and the Interestingly, while our benefits to the community city council historically has at large. Since coming to that been largely male, our city understanding, I have tried administrators have been to be an advocate for the city women. We have two women and to make myself available (Michelle Fischer and Ginger to anyone who has questions Faught) who have done the on this issue. It remains an work of leading this city for important issue. I am proud about twenty years. They of the city for continuing to have grown with this city, do the right thing each step demonstrated that abilities, of the way, and I am proud and been recognized as valu- of the work that I continue to able employees by multiple do to help bring unity to the different councils over the community on this issue. last two decades. Because of 5. One of my favorite their work and willingness to things about my role is that teach me, I did not feel like I get to talk to young people, I was entering a male-domsometimes in schools and inated space when I was sometimes in community elected in 2017. I should add organizations. It is the most that our mayor and council fun part of my job, and I find at the time I was elected also myself feeling deeply inspired did not make an issue of me by their questions and their being a woman. It was a fact ideas. I hope that the young but not an issue for anyone. people in our community 3. I think my greatest chal- continue to recognize the

diversity on our council, on our boards, and within our staff, and are able to see themselves in our places and in places where we might never go. 6. I hope that women and a greater diversity of people will continue to run for local, state and national offices. We need to make sure that we are supporting those candidates who represent our community and our values. Support can mean a lot of things, including money, time and encouragement. I ran for office because someone suggested I should. That suggestion changed everything for me. We all need to look for qualified, good-hearted candidates from a widerange of backgrounds and do what we can to help them become engaged in all levels of government. 7. I think about the people who encouraged me to try things and many of those are women. My mom never said no when I asked for a book. Mrs. Bonnie Boone taught middle school English, and she was constantly putting new and different books in front of me. Professor Christine Robinson at my boarding school encouraged me to write and to think about the more marginal voices in the stories we read. My roommates from boarding school, who are now amazing women and moms, continue to challenge me every day. One of my best childhood friends lives in Dripping Springs, and she constantly makes me both laugh and think. We are raised in community, and I have some pretty amazing women in mine. 8. I would tell them to try whatever speaks to them,

especially those things that make them a little afraid or even a lot afraid.

every effort to keep siblings in the foster care system together when looking for a permanent adoptive home for them and while workSHERRIE PARKS ing at the Dripping Springs 1. I am the administrator Chamber of Commerce, I for our family business, P2 trademarked and had DripPrograms – a ping Springs recognized by software the Texas Legislature as the company that Wedding Capital of Texas®. specializes 5. Not that I know of but if in barcoding I have, I am humbled. While structural steel running for this elected poand inventory sition, I was blessed to have management. support from countless womAs the adminen in Dripping Springs who istrator I handle customer showed a passion for local service as well as account politics and seeing women in management for our busipositions of representation. ness. My original career was Being in such a visible role is working for elected represen- a challenge for me as I am an tatives. I never imagined that introvert and I don’t like conI would become one myself. frontation. I remind myself 2. I think it is important often that my faith, experithat everyone step up to serve ence and knowledge will give their community in some me what I need while serving way. Everyone has somein this role. thing to bring to the table. 6. Inclusively, I think Dripping Springs has always everyone in this community been a community of people regardless of gender or age, who help and watch out for needs to know that they are each other, and it brings a needed because they have nice balance when all types gifts that need to be shared. of people step up to serve The term “leadership” can be on boards, committees, and intimidating but if you step commissions in our town. up and share whatever gifts 3. The greatest challenge you have been given to help for me right now is finding your neighbor, that is being a where I can be of the most leader. help to people. Voting on 7. The women of the Bible agenda items is important, and my mom! The women in but my passion is to be of the Bible all displayed a willdirect help to the community ingness to step up, even when and nonprofits of Dripping it was hard, and the odds Springs. were against them. Such faith 4. Personally, my four kids is so inspiring! And my mom and my marriage of 37 years is my earthly example every to my husband Paul. day. When I was growing up, In my career – while she was always giving of her working for the state legislatime to others and balancing ture, I was able to help pass both home and work. Today legislation that directed the she is still serving on her local Department of Family and Protective Services to make WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP, 4

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"Your career is like a lattice not a ladder. A ladder only allows you go up or down. A lattice allows for greater flexibility." –Paraphrased quote from former boss of Lavonia Horne-Williams, from page 2

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Don’t throw away your mask

ive years ago a sports injury forced me to wear a light brace on my knee. Within a few months the joint was fine, yet to this day I continue to wear a brace on both knees when on the field. I feel there is prophylactic value, but also a sense of comfort and security. Perhaps that helps explain why, as mask mandates are being relaxed, I find myself in a minority that welcomes being masked — at least in certain situations. In other countries, principally in Asia, masks were worn routinely in public before COVID came along. Often it was to avoid the effects of severe air pollution, but also to be respectful about transmitting disease. There’s no reason why Americans, having become comfortable with masking during the pandemic, couldn’t be more conscientious going forward. A survey last fall by USC Annenberg found that 46% of respondents favored wearing masks in stores and other indoor locations outside the home, even after the pandemic passes. Personally, I might stick with masking in crowded subways, concerts — any indoor space where strangers are packed together. One benefit of voluntary masking would be to reduce the impact of seasonal flu. Before the pandemic, in the 2017-2018 flu season, there were an estimated 41 million cases in the U.S. resulting in 710,000 hospitalizations and 52,000 deaths. Where else might the lessons of COVID improve our health awareness going forward? Consider the protocol for food preparation at, say, a Subway shop. It wasn’t long ago that wearing disposable gloves became the norm — a simple way to keep employees from accidentally transmitting germs. Doesn’t it also make sense for foodhandlers to wear masks, as they have been during the pandemic? How about hospital visitors? It seems logical that everyone entering a hospital should don a

Guest Column by Peter Funt

mask, not just because of COVID but because hospitals are filled with sick people who could infect others, or who are at risk of serious consequences if they become infected by germs brought in from outside. Should pharmacists wear masks? I think so. Masking should also be urged for customers picking up prescriptions. The pandemic has provided other lessons about behavior modification. Logically, we should pretty much eliminate all hand shakes. It really makes no sense to walk into a meeting room, for example, and immediately shake the hands of a dozen strangers. Or, when my friends and I play amateur baseball, the notion that after the game 15 or more players from each team shake hands now seems crazy. An elbow bump would be fine. Politicians learned long ago to discreetly use sanitizer during and after hand-shaking sessions. Indeed the State Department’s Protocol Reference document recommends that hot towels or hand sanitizer be available on receiving lines. How about sneezing into your elbow? Shouldn’t that become the norm? Sneezing into your hand — the one you’ll use later to shake — is ridiculous. But the focus going forward should be on voluntary masking when it makes sense. Hightraffic locations such airports, supermarkets and movie theaters ought to have permanent signs advising: “If you’re feeling sick today or have active cold or flu symptoms, please wear a mask.” Once freed of social and political stigmas, it would be nice if common sense took over. Peter Funt’s new memoir, “Self-Amused,” is now available at CandidCamera.com.

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Ukraine’s Hero in Chief T

heir bravery inspires. As I sit safely in the cozy office in my home writing this column, the people of Ukraine are greeting Putin’s massive military invasion with incredible defiance and courage. Their president, Volodymyr Zelensky, reportedly rejected an offer to evacuate to safety in the U.S. — despite reports that Putin hired mercenaries to assassinate him. His response: “I need ammo, not a ride.” Zelensky’s story reads like a Hollywood screenplay. He was born to Jewish parents in the Russianspeaking industrial city of Kryvyi Rih. He earned a law degree but never worked in the legal world, because, at 17, he and his friends created a comedy troupe that became very successful in Ukraine. Zelensky played a zany and silly character in many sketches. He acted in movies before creating a TV show, “Servant of the People,” in 2015 in which he plays a history teacher who rails against government corruption.

Kyiv, while it’s under Russian attack — and his Guest family’s decision to stay in Ukraine — has moved Column many, particularly in by Tom Purcell contrast to the Afghan president, Ashraf Ghani, who fled Kabul as soon as Without his knowledge, the Taliban were on the one of his students records outskirts, demoralizing one of his rants and releases what was left of the Afghan it on social media. The army,” reports the Times. recording goes viral and the At 44, his heroic teacher is elected president leadership is inspiring of Ukraine by a people his people to fight for the hungry for freedom and a freedom, independence functioning democracy. and democracy they clearly Zelensky’s real-life story hunger for. followed a similar vein. Acts of courage and In 2018 his television defiance are happening company established a throughout Ukraine. political party also named According to BuzzFeed “Servant of the People.” News: In 2019, running as an – A group of border anti-corruption and antiguards who defied a establishment candidate, Russian warship order were he won the presidential captured or killed. election in a landslide. – A military unit took Much like the humble, on 34 Russian attack everyman character helicopters and dozens of he played on TV, he paratroopers during a battle stumbled some early in his for a key airport. presidency. – A Ukrainian soldier The New York Times says rigged a bridge to blow up he “was often derided as in order to stop a Russian a comic turned unlikely advance on Kyiv and politician” but has emerged sacrificed his life to ensure as the “leader Ukraine did the blast was successful. not know it needed.” – Civilians laid down “Mr. Zelensky’s decision in front of rolling Russian to remain in the capital, tanks and berated

occupying troops to their faces. – Tens of thousands of civilian volunteers have taken up arms and are rushing to the frontlines. The world marvels at the countless acts of courage that are taking place in Ukraine because the Ukraine people want to be free. It makes you wonder: if your country was being invaded by a massive military force, would you put your life at risk to fight the aggressor? I’d like to think I would have the incredible courage to stay and fight as Zelensky has. Lucky for me, I live in a country in which such brave decisions were made by people long ago, so that I and millions of others can live in freedom — a freedom we must cherish and protect. Zelensky reminds us all that the price of freedom is steep. I am praying for him and his country. Tom Purcell is an author and humor columnist for the Pittsburgh TribuneReview. Email him at Tom@ TomPurcell.com.

Don’t you just love laundry day?

despise airing my dirty laundry in public, but I’ll make an exception for kvetching about my clean laundry. I have primary responsibility for my family’s laundry. Fair enough. I realize I should be grateful that I am spared the drudgery of the old wringer washer or beating garments against river rocks; but because of various aggravations, my thoughts tend to be less “ring around the collar” than “hands around somebody’s throat.” It’s not just the cliché of vanishing sock mates or the unergonomic design of washers and dryers or the notion that in 2022 we still have dyes that run fast enough to win Olympic gold. It’s not just the confusing settings (I stick with two favorites: “like it” or “lump it”) or even “never needs ironing” malarkey. (That’s like the maternity ward sending a baby home emblazoned with a “Never Needs Changing” stamp.) Surely, I’m not the only person who suspects

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in the dryer. Like a parent shielding his child from a crazed Tyrades gunman, the soggy queenby Danny size sheet has wrapped Tyree five pairs of socks, two towels and a Hard Rock Café T-shirt in its loving that clothes washers are embrace. (Hey, queen – we sentient beings who know are not amused!) exactly when to make C’mon, dryer, you’ve got mischief. If you’re shaving, basically two jobs: tumble relaxing on the throne the laundry and dry it. or battling a grease fire, But I’ll bet the show-off odds are that the house could work a Rubik’s Cube will suddenly reverberate without breaking a sweat. with the “WOMP WOMP I really don’t need the WOMP” of the dreaded sleeves of multiple shirts Unbalanced Load. (“Thanks eternally melded like family for moving the mitten a silly members at Pompeii. little millimeter to the left, And I’m not awarding buddy. Fourth time’s the a Cub Scout knot-tying charm. We cool?”) merit badge just because If you manage to get most ol’ Kenmore can convert of the water spun out of the frayed towel threads into a load, then the eccentricities sheepshank around blouse of the clothes dryer come buttons. into play. No matter how expertly You’ll convince yourself you position the clothes that you have time to empty basket, you’ll have E.D. the dryer and put in a new problems. And by E.D. I load of wet wash before mean “escaping drawers.” scooting out the door for (Grow up!) Open the work, but you’ll come up dryer door and nice, against the harsh reality clean underwear will turn that a playful sheet has somersaults in a death-dive made the Ultimate Sacrifice for the floor.

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It’s weird that we used to call underwear “unmentionables.” I mention them quite often. (“Dirty razzin frazzin…”) My mother does not own a clothes dryer, preferring to go “old school” with an outdoor clothesline. (Ironic that the people who hated school are the ones who wind up clinging to “old school” behavior. But I digress.) Yeah, she saves some electricity, but having seen tomcats marking their territory on perky percales, I would be willing to fly a kite in a thunderstorm to keep the clothes dryer going. Don’t get me started on opportunistic birds scouting your neighborhood. (“Whoa! Victoria’s Secret is the Mercedes Benz of lingerie! Anybody need a pit stop?”) Forgive the rant. But nothing gets your panties in a wad like getting your panties in a wad. Danny Tyree welcomes email responses at tyreetyrades@aol.com and visits to his Facebook fan page “Tyree’s Tyrades.”

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Women in Leadership Continued from pg. 2

Texas Retired Teachers Association board. Still giving and serving. She is amazing! 8. I would tell all young people that you are each unique and special. You are needed because you have gifts to share. You are good at something, even if it seems small to you – it can make all the difference to someone who needs that “something”. And I would tell them that while the idea of “leadership” can be intimidating, if you rise up and share whatever gifts you have been given to help your neighbor, that is being a leader – because you stepped up!

set in motion my dream to treatments. This was an attend college and knowing accidental business of sorts I was good enough to be and I did not ever think I successful. She cultivated, would run for council while nurtured, and poured love building this company up. and confidence into me I was approached a few which allowed me to be the times from local commubest me I could be. nity members to serve on I had the honor of meeting committees and boards Maya Angelou during my and I was hesitant because undergraduate time in colof the time commitment. lege at a symposium. One of My children are 4th genermy favorite books by her was ation Buda and I eventually “I Know Why the Caged Bird felt that urge and desire to Sings.” give back to my community This book was written and have a deciding what after the 1968 assassination to say in the future of my of Martin Luther King, Jr. She town. I get to do this now as was inspired to write this a small business owner and book as a way of dealing with a council member. the death of her friend and 2. I have had a very to draw attention to her own refreshing experience in my personal struggles with racrole with local city govism. This story is a celebraernment as a woman even LAVONIA HORNE-WILLIAMS tion of black womanhood; a though this is generally a critique of racism; the impor- male-dominated arena. I 1. I serve as the Construc- tance of family; and the quest have always worked in roles tion Contract and Procurefor independence, personal with men in leadership and ment Services dignity, and self-definition. my ability to work well with Manager for 8. First, I would share others and confidence in Austin ISD. some amazing advice I my abilities helps me hold My career received from Jackie Sargent, my own. I have not personbeginnings General Manager of Austin ally experienced any negwere humEnergy. Your career is like a ativity or disrespect from ble and very lattice not a ladder. A ladder anyone I work alongside. family driven. only allows you go up or In fact, I am welcomed at When I down. A lattice allows for the table. I understand this began my career in state and greater flexibility. You can isn’t every woman’s expelocal government, I did not go up, down, or side-to-side. rience and I hope that the imagine that I would have Sometimes you have to take male leaders I work with a leadership role in local a lateral move in order to can be examples to others government. I am humbled get to that next higher level 3. The most significant and honored to serve my but the important point is to challenge I have faced in community. keep progressing. my leadership role has 2. I see my role in local Lastly, I would share that been around being able to government as creating a in order to build a better provide ALL the informaspace for diverse perspecunderstanding about what tion I have to my commutives and decision making good leadership is, read nity. My goal in running for related to policies in housing, Stephen Covey’s 7 Habits of council was to be transparpolicing, transportation, and Effective Leadership. Accord- ent and share knowledge the economy. I also see my ing to Covey, personal and on how city government role as creating and fostering professional success is going really operated. Because space for women’s equal par- to be achieved by adopting we cannot always divulge ticipation and representation these seven habits. information that is deemed in local government. confidential, it can appear 3. I wouldn’t classify my to our community that we MONICA DAVIDSON current challenges as signifi1. Outside of my town on are not being transparent. cant but challenges noneI always want our conBuda City Council, I am a theless. As a newly elected stituents to be aware of local busiofficial, learning as much as the on-goings of the local ness owner. possible as quickly as possigovernment and to ask I own Glow ble while still being accessiquestions rather than go to Laser and ble and engaging citizens in social media for answers. It Beauty, a the community. is an ongoing education for medical spa 4. I am most proud myself and our community that offers of being a mother, wife, many beauty grandmother, and a Court WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP, 5 and wellness Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Volunteer. Professionally, I am most proud of earning a Master’s Degree in Legal Studies from Texas State University and becoming a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated. 5. In my role as a newly elected Councilmember, I hope to inspire many other women to get involved and step up. 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in how we can all work together to achieve the same goals of making Buda the best possible. 4. Being on council in of itself is a major accomplishment for me. However, I am also very proud of being able to represent other women, especially minority women, and my Hispanic community in this role. I hope it encourages other young ladies to get involved and not stay silent to their abilities to stand out and represent themselves. This is a high distinction for me to be voted in by my peers and I do not take that lightly. 5. I have many female friends who I know are proud of me and my role. They support me and reach out to me when they have questions about city agendas. This tells me they are listening and want to be involved. I have also had other women reach out and ask how to get involved with commissions and boards for the community. 6. My belief is that it is incumbent on current women in leadership to encourage other women to step up in roles of leadership. We are the example of how they can also be recognized and contribute to shaping the future of our local government or at higher levels even. When they see it can be done, then my prayer is they will feel compelled to try also. 7. My mother has been the biggest influencer in my life. She has always made me feel like I could do anything I ever wanted in life. I watched her strength and courage growing up and while she did not get to fulfill all of her dreams, she empowered me to do so. I have also had the benefit of some amazing boss ladies who have always supported me and been examples of how to be a female leader in business. Women like Rebecca Ojeda, owner of Salon One12 in Buda, Nelda Montemayor, owner of Buda’s Red Door Boutique; Susan Ramirez, CEO- Austin Angels nonprofit just to name a small few. 8. For any young lady considering a leadership role whether in community or in any other role, I would encourage surrounding themselves with other leaders that are in their circle of influence. Listen, learn and observe what women in their field of interest are doing and ask if they can shadow them or interview them to learn more about what they do and how they have risen up. My door is always open too!

TERRY CUMMINGS 1. I have worked in healthcare for more than 40 years. Currently I work as a Registered Nurse Case Manager on the Trauma/ Ortho floor at Ascension Seton Hays. But I’ve had ICU nurse, administrator, quality management, and department director roles in many areas of healthcare. At one point I did take graduate-level courses in Public Administration, when I was evaluating master-level management programs but veered back to healthcare management. It seems I gravitate to “service” roles in the work I do. My father was a judge and an elected official, and my mother was a nurse. Until I moved to Buda, I didn’t have the opportunity to work in nursing and serve on a city council. Here, I found a way to combine the elected leadership that I saw in my father with the healthcare service I learned from my mother. I view my position on city council as that of a community servant in a leadership role. 2. Voices on city council, voices in city management, voices on any city board or commission, and so many more, need the diversity of vision, experience, and priorities that reflect the community. Having women in positions of leadership bring that to the table. My start in Buda was as a member of the Historic Preservation Commission for Buda. One of the reasons I ran for city council was to expand the number of women on council. I am hopeful that seeing more women on council will encourage others to seek servant leadership roles in our community. 3. The only challenge I have is balancing my commitment to my work on council with my schedule at the hospital, which does not afford me much flexibility, and my volunteer work. I’m very much like so many women who have many irons in the fire! 4. I am honored to work to ensure my neighbors and community have the best of Buda so that our lives are happy, safe, and with a bright

future. I hope the citizens of Buda know that I will stand up for us. That I have asked tough questions of developers and voted against developments when I thought we were not getting the best possible outcome. I’m also proud that I was outspoken about and supportive of our Resolution in Support of Equality and Justice because that is how I was raised, and everyone deserves that commitment to fairness. 5. I’ve only been on city council a little over 2 years so I can’t really say that I am aware of specific instances of being an inspiration to other women. What I can say is that I have had women reach out to me with questions about public service. I am hopeful that those seeds grow and bloom in a manner that those women find avenues to not only serve the community but enrich their own lives by community involvement. 6. As a woman and a nurse, working in healthcare, it still amazes me how many male nurses are the nurse executive at hospitals. Or the nurse managers of departments. I can’t help but wonder. Is there not a process to develop managers with the goal of having the executive and management team look more like the workforce as a whole? Yes, I believe there is work to be done to have leadership roles that not only reflect the workforce but provide that image and example to employees who can then develop the leadership skills needed for advancement. 7. My mom was involved in many community organizations and ran for public office so, yes, she was absolutely a role model. But it was the women who I saw ahead of me in community leadership/volunteer work, at my healthcare jobs, who taught management, teams, and relationship skills just by being the great people they were who inspired me the most. Seeing women in those roles is inspirational in a very subtle and deep way. 8. I tell young women to not be afraid getting involved in community work. Don’t be afraid to chair a committee at work. Asked to join the Junior Service League? Do it.

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women are uniquely qualified for roles in local government as most women I work with are naturally community minded. Working in municipal government is hard work and multi-faceted so it doesn't surprise me to see more women taking on leadership roles and succeeding. 3. As the saying goes, it is not the strongest that survive but the ones most adaptable to change and adapting to change has been necessary. I began my role as Director of Communications weeks SAMANTHA ARMBRUSTER, before COVID changed the DIRECTOR OF world. Navigating through COMMUNICATIONS unknown has been challeng1. I worked in IT, nonprofit ing but also very rewarding. and social media marketing. I feel stronger and more confident as a woman and I never saw Director. In many ways, the local govchallenges have brought me ernment as a closer to my colleagues. career option 4. Being a part of events before voland initiatives that bring unteering as community together. From a committee staff celebrating Internationmember. al Women's Day to ribbon 2. I think

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OBITUARIES LUNA David Luna, age 74, passed away painlessly in his sleep February 2, 2022. He was surrounded by his family and loved ones. He was born in San Antonio, Texas on September 8, 1948, and lived with his parents Manuel and Susana Luna and his 4 siblings, Manuel Jr., Lola, Cecilia, and Michael. David joined the Air Force in 1969, and then was sent to Vietnam. He worked with the Component Repair Squadron

(CRS), where he worked on electronics and camera gear. He always said CRS stood for "Can't Remember Stuff", even though his memory was always sharp. He was proud that he was able to be one of the first people to work on the SR-71 Blackbird. He served for 22 years and received multiple awards for valor and good conduct, as well as service medals for his time in Vietnam. While he was in Vietnam, his good friend Mark suggested that he pen pal with his relative. That pen pal would later become his wife. He married his wife, Myrna E. Luna, in 1971 and had two children, David Benjamin, "Benjy", and Joey

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Luna. He always pursued his education, but he was often interrupted by TDYs, or Temporary Duties. After his years in the service, he finally earned his bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and then retired from the Air Force. He was able to use his knowledge from the Air Force and his knowledge from his degree in his computer support roles for Texas Parks and Wildlife, where he worked for 17 years. David was known for sense of humor, as well as his love of the Dallas Cowboys and UT Football. He was well-loved by all those who knew him. Those he met in the Air Force remember him

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fondly, and even the nurses who helped him in his last few days said he was always kind and always remembered their names. He liked watching spaghetti westerns and detective movies, as well as watching Jeopardy, Wheel of Fortune, and Family Feud. His ability to correctly guess the answers on those game shows was always unmatched. He loved to visit and talk about his childhood home on Hazel Street in San Antonio. He enjoyed handing out candy to the neighborhood children on Halloween and complimented each child';s costume. He loved to take his family out to eat at Kreuz Market in Lockhart for barbecue and spoil everyone with good food. He enjoyed relaxing and eating pistachios and frozen grapes which he let his grandchildren steal from him. As a retiree, his main focus in life was spoiling his grandchildren, nephews, nieces, and friends. He is survived by his wife Myrna, his son David, his daughter-in-law Minerva, his 4 grandchildren, his brother and sisters, and countless nieces and nephews. A public viewing was held on February 28, 2022, at Harrell Funeral Home in Kyle, Texas. The funeral followed at Santa Cruz Catholic Church on Tuesday, March 1. Following the funeral, the burial was conducted at Live Oak Cemetery in Manchaca, Texas.

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Supreme Court okays theft of Texas county T he United States Supreme Court ruled on Mar. 15, 1896 that Greer County belonged not to Texas but the recently organized Oklahoma Territory. The questionable decision raised doubts about the justices’ impartiality and stole from the Lone Star State a million acres held since the Revolution. In the Compromise of 1850, crafted by Henry Clay and Daniel Webster to postpone the Civil War, Texas ceded to the federal government a giant western realm. Vast portions of the future states of New Mexico, Colorado, Oklahoma and Kansas were relinquished for a mere $10 million. Land lasts forever but money had a way of disappearing even in the nineteenth century. In time Texans decided they had been taken and determined never to give up another square foot of their sacred soil. As a result, the fight to keep Greer County escalated into an affair of honor.

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The complicated issue first cropped up during the days of Lone Star sovereignty. A chance encounter caused an international incident between the United States and its pugnacious frontier neighbor. While inspecting the upper reaches of the Red River in 1843, a party of Texas explorers was apprehended by an eager beaver U.S. Army captain. Accused of trespassing on American land, the Texans were disarmed and left practically defenseless in the wilderness. A strong protest lodged by Republic representatives produced an apology from Secretary of State John C. Calhoun. He publicly chastised the captain for his excessive zeal and ac-

knowledged the conflicting claims of the two countries. The boundary separating the Lone Star Republic and the United States was set by the terms of the Adams-Odonis Treaty of 1819. This U.S.-Spain accord designated the 100th meridian and the Red River as the lines of demarcation, and the same limits were adopted for the Texas perimeter at the time of annexation. However, a pair of perplexing problems soon arose. First, the original location of the 100th meridian erred by nearly 100 miles to Texas’ disadvantage, and the correction would drastically shrink the Panhandle. Second, the Red River was found to have two northern tributaries. With typical arrogance Washington declared the true 100th meridian plus the south fork of the Red River had to be accepted as the legitimate confines of the State of Texas. In response Lone Star spokesmen emphatically

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insisted upon the status quo. After all, Texans asked, why should the feds benefit from the revision of an old map and the discovery of a river’s twin forks? Compromise was clearly not in the cards, and in spite of lengthy deliberations a joint commission made no progress. Anticipating years of negotiations, the Texas legislature took the farsighted step of creating Greer County to encompass the disputed region. As the debate heated up, congress granted de facto recognition of the Texas claim. In 1879 Greer was lumped together with other Lone Star counties to form the northern judicial district. Had the Potomac powers backed off? No such luck. In the summer of 1884, the Army abruptly warned Greer County settlers they faced immediate eviction as illegal squatters. President Chester A. Arthur followed with a stern statement de-

claring the Indian Territory off-limits to white pioneers. As another commission tried to deal with the dilemma, Greer citizens took matters into their own hands. A full-fledged county government along with a state-supported public school system were organized. By 1890 over 2,000 students attended classes in Greer County, Texas. The next year, the U.S. filed suit to take possession of Greer County. The positions argued before the Supreme Court in October 1894 had not changed in 40 years, and Texas attorneys believed they had a strong case. But the opinion handed down the following March supported the U.S. attorney-general on every point. Congress decreed on May 4, 1896 that all property held by Greer County reverted to the Territory of Oklahoma. To their relief anxious residents were not compelled to move. The State of Texas was compen-

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sated to the disappointing tune of $50,000, hardly enough to cover legal expenses, and 11 years later Greer rejoined the Union as part of the 46th state. Yet another revision of the wandering 100th meridian revealed in the 1920’s that Texas was entitled to a partial rebate of the confiscated land. In 1941, nearly a century after the Calhoun apology, Oklahoma restored 40 square miles to the Texas Panhandle. Greer County still exists but in a Sooner sea. Adding insult to injury is the galling fact the kidnapped county, lying six miles inside Oklahoma, does not even touch the state of its birth. Texans do, however, retain visiting rights. “Texas Entertainers: Lone Stars in Profile” is full of talented Texans who deserve a curtain call. Order your copy by mailing a check for $24.00 to Bartee Haile, P.O. Box 130011, Spring, TX 77393.

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10locations locations in in Central 10 Central Texas Texas,including: including: 1911 Manchaca • 512-440-8788 3932Ben RR White 620 S.and in Bee Caves Rd • 512-263-4630 316 Round Rock Ave. Round Rock 512-244-9124 12119 W Hwy 290 and Nutty Brown Rd • 512-827-3398 1911 W. Ben White Blvd. in Austin • 512-440-8788 306WSouth Park 6781 HwyBell 290 in Hill- •512-219-8387 512-288-6386 3300 Bee Caves Rd.Cedar in Oak Westlake • 512-329-8104

SEPTIC PUMPING • CLEANING 8211 Burnet Rd. Austin - 512-453-1961 REPAIRS • COMMERCIAL SEPTIC PUMPING • CLEANING & RESIDENTIAL REPAIRS • COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL SELLMAN ENTERPRISES, INC. Serving the Hays Metro area, including Travis, Blanco, SELLMAN ENTERPRISES, INC.

SELLMAN ENTERPRISES, INC.

MARCUS LEES (512) 858-4018 leestreestexas@gmail.com

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GRANT ADMINISTRATION & ENGINEERING SERVICES PUBLIC NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICES PUBLIC NOTICE

By order of the Hays County Commissioners Court, notice is hereby given that on March 22nd, 2022 at 9 a.m. in the Hays County Courthouse, 111 E. San Antonio Street, the Hays County Commissioners Court will hold a public hearing to consider: Deer Run Estates, Lots 18 and 21, Replat

NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO SUBDIVIDE

An application has been submitted with HAYS COUNTY to subdivide 3.55 acres of property located along Francis Harris Ln in San Marcos TX 78666. Information regarding the application may be obtained from Hays County Development Services (512)393-2150. Tracking number: PLN-1870-NP.

NOTICE TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS AGAINST THE ESTATE OF PAMELA RUTH REED

Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Pamela Ruth Reed, Deceased, were issued on March 7, 2022, in Cause No. 22-0041-P, pending in the County Court At Law No. 2, of Hays County, Texas, to: Jesse W. Curlee, Independent Executor. The mailing address of Jesse W. Curlee is: Jesse W. Curlee c/o: TERRELL S. MULLINS Attorney at Law 1423 Andover Court College Station, Texas 77845 All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered, are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. DATED the 9th day of March, 2022. TERRELL S. MULLINS Attorney and Registered Agent for Jesse W. Curlee State Bar No. 14658000 1423 Andover Court College Station, Texas 77845 Telephone: (361) 798-6116 TMullins45@att.net

NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO SUBDIVIDE

An application has been filed with HAYS COUNTY to subdivide 272 acres of property located along Fitzhugh Road, Dripping Springs, TX 78620. Information regarding the application may be obtained from Hays County Development Services at (512) 393-2150. Tracking number: PLN-1893-NP.

NOTICE OF SALE

Chapter 59 of the Texas Property Code hereby gives notice of public sale under said act to wit: This sale will be held March 25, 2022 at 2:30 PM on StorageAuction.com. The property in the storage unit(s) listed under tenant’s name is being sold to satisfy

a landlord’s lien. The property contents of all storage unit(s) sold at this sale are purchased “as is” “where is” for CASH/ CREDIT. Safe-n-Sound Self Storage reserves the right to refuse any bid or to cancel any public sale advertised. Announcement made the day of the sale takes precedence over any printed materials. STEPHAN NASH 7.5X10 CC – Suitcase, Pictures, Cedar Chest, File Cabinet, Air Fryer, Room Divider, Bike, Computer, Misc. Household Items.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Notice is hereby given that original Letters of Independent Administration for the Estate of JOHN ARREDONDO DIAZ, JR., Deceased, were issued on March 3, 2022, in Docket No. 21-0337-P, pending in the County Court at Law of Hays County, Texas, to: YOLANDA MARIE MUZQUIZ. The residence of the Independent Administrator is in Austin, Travis County, Texas. Address claims in care of the representative, YOLANDA MARIE MUZQUIZ, Independent Administrator. The post office address to which claims may be presented, is: c/o YOLANDA MARIE MUZQUIZ, Independent Administrator 4305 Companeros Way Austin, Texas 78749 All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. Address claims in care of YOLANDA MARIE MUZQUIZ, Independent Administrator. DATED the 9th day of March, 2022. Respectfully submitted, SCANIO & SCANIO A Professional Corporation BY: FRANCESCA SCANIO STACEY State Bar No. 24077299 144 E. San Antonio Street San Marcos, Texas 78666 Tel: (512) 396-2016 Fax: (512) 353-2984 E-Mail: scanios@scaniolaw. com Attorneys for YOLANDA MARIE MUZQUIZ

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE

Of property to satisfy a landlord’s lien. Sale to be held Online at Storagetreasures.com by competitive bid. Anytime Storage, LLC 2401 Windy Hill Rd. Kyle, TX 78640 Will be ending on or after March 23, 2022 at 11 AM Cleanup deposit is required. Seller reserves the right to withdraw the property at any time before the sale. The property contents of all storage unit(s) sold at this sale are purchased “as is” “where is” for CASH/CREDIT. Unit items sold for cash to the highest bidder. All Units have miscellaneous household items, boxes, furniture. Property includes the contents of spaces of the following tenant (s). Crystal Montano: tool chest,

appliances, bikes, cargo box, tools. Lupe Escobar: Restaurant supplies, chairs, ice machine. Lupe Escobar: totes, blg supplies. Martina Lopez: miscellaneous.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE

Of property to satisfy a landlord’s lien. Sale to be held Online at Storagetreasures.com by competitive bid. Anytime Storage, LLC 880 Windy Hill Rd. Kyle, TX 78640 Will be ending on or after March 23, 2022 at 11 AM Cleanup deposit is required. Seller reserves the right to withdraw the property at any time before the sale. The property contents of all storage unit(s) sold at this sale are purchased “as is” “where is” for CASH/CREDIT. Unit items sold for cash to the highest bidder. All Units have miscellaneous household items, boxes, furniture. Property includes the contents of spaces of the following tenant (s). Ariana Brown: file, mattress, lamp.

NOTICE OF SALE

In accordance with the provisions of State of Texas law, there being due and unpaid charges for which the undersigned is entitled to safety an owner and/or manager's lien of the goods hereinafter described and stored at the Storage King USA location(s) listed below, and, due notice having been given to the owner of said property and all parties known to claim an interest therein, and the time specified in such notice for payment of such having expired goods will be sold to the highest bidder or otherwise disposed of at a public Auction to be held online atwww.StorageTreasures. com, which will end on March 24th, 2022 at 9:00AM. At store 072, 19580 S IH 35, Kyle TX 78640, ph# 737.404.5020. Joseph Williamson, TV/furniture/boxes. Lance Brite, air hockey table/tools/smoker. Alice Dominguez, boxes,clothes. Elvia Amaro, washer/ dryer,boxes/mattresses. Mark Deltoro, tools. Scott Keuer, bdrm furn. Amy Larreynaga, Bthrm fixtures, appliances. Alex Thoompson, sofa. Bianca Rivera, tools chest, misc. Kye Thorton, piano. Stephen Owen, tools, lounge chairs, furniture.Mayra Suhey Guzman, dining tbl/chrs. Laurentna Garcia, boxes. Jessica Kelsey, bdrm furn, mattress. Carlos Romero, totes, mattresses,sofa,furn. Henry Cardenas, bdrm furn.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE INTENTION TO ISSUE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT REVENUE BONDS (PLUM CREEK NORTH PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT)

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council

NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ISSUE CITY OF BUDA, TEXAS COMBINATION TAX AND LIMITED REVENUE CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION, SERIES 2022 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that it is the intention of the City Council of the City of Buda, Texas, to issue interest bearing Certificates of Obligation of the City (the “Certificates”) for the purpose of paying contractual obligations incurred or to be incurred by the City for: (1) constructing, improving and/or extending the City’s waterworks and sewer system, including Old Black Colony elevated water storage tank, RM 967 West water and wastewater utilities relocation, and re-use water Stagecoach Pond pumps and piping, including the acquisition of any necessary easements or land; and (2) professional services including fiscal, engineering, architectural and legal fees and other such costs incurred in connection therewith including the costs of issuing the Certificates. The City Council tentatively proposes to consider for first and final reading at a meeting to commence at 6:00 p.m., on May 3, 2022 at Council Chambers located at 405 Loop Street, Building 100, Buda, Texas, 78610, the passage of an ordinance authorizing the Certificates. The maximum amount of the Certificates that may be authorized for such purpose is $8,250,000. The City Council presently proposes to provide for the payment of the Certificates from the levy of ad valorem taxes and from a limited pledge of the surplus revenues derived from the operation of the City’s combined waterworks and sewer system, after payment of all operation and maintenance expenses and all debt service, reserve and other requirements in connection with all of the City’s revenue bonds or other obligations (now or hereafter outstanding) which are payable from all or any part of the revenues of the City’s combined waterworks and sewer system, which amount shall not exceed $1,000. Due to the ongoing public health concerns regarding the COVID 19 virus, and as may be authorized by Executive Order of the Governor of Texas, such meeting regarding the Certificates to be held on May 3, 2022 may be conducted via a free public video conference or other lawful electronic means. In such event, information regarding how to access the meeting and public participation in the meeting will be available on the City’s website and in the agenda posted no less than 72 hours before the meeting at the following internet address: https://ci.buda.tx.us/ The following information is required pursuant to Texas Local Government Code, Section 271.049: As of March 1, 2022, the aggregate principal amount of all outstanding debt obligations of the City secured by and payable from ad valorem taxes is $101,170,000. As of March 1, 2022, the combined principal and interest required to pay all outstanding debt obligations of the City secured by and payable from ad valorem taxes on time and in full is $137,342,777.26. Such amounts also include debt service on debt that the City currently intends to pay from sources other than ad valorem taxes but that could be paid from ad valorem taxes if such other sources are not available at the time required for payment. The estimated combined principal and interest required to pay the Certificates on time and in full is $11,154,862.50. The estimated interest rate for the Certificates is 3.0%. Such estimates take into account a number of factors, including the issuance schedule, maturity schedule and the expected ratings of the proposed Certificates. Such estimated interest rate is provided as a matter of information but is not a limitation on the interest rate at which the Certificates may be sold. The maximum maturity date of the Certificates is August 15, 2042. CITY OF BUDA, TEXAS

of the City of Kyle, Texas, will convene at the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 100 W. Center Street, Kyle, Texas 78640 at 7:00 p.m. on March 22, 2022, or by videoconference, if necessary, and, during such meeting, the City Council will conduct a hearing on whether to issue special assessment revenue bonds to provide public improvements in connection with the Plum Creek North Public Improvement District Major Improvement Area Project in an approximate amount of $2,730,000 and the Plum Creek North Public Improvement District Improvement Area #1 Project in an approximate amount of $6,385,000. The City is authorized to issue special assessment revenue bonds without an election pursuant to Section 372.024, Texas Local Government Code, as amended. No provision is made for a petition or an election in connection with such special assessment revenue bonds. The special assessment revenue bonds, if issued, will be payable from the special assessments on the property in the Major Improvement Area and Improvement Area #1 of the Plum Creek North Public Improvement District. Travis Mitchell Mayor, City of Kyle, Texas

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE INTENTION TO ISSUE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT REVENUE BONDS (PLUM CREEK NORTH PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT)

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Kyle, Texas, will convene at the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 100 W. Center Street, Kyle, Texas 78640 at 7:00 p.m. on March 22, 2022, or by videoconference, if necessary, and, during such meeting, the City Council will conduct a hearing on whether to issue special assessment revenue bonds to provide public improvements in connection with the Plum Creek North Public Improvement District Major Improvement Area Project in an approximate amount of $2,730,000 and the Plum Creek North Public Improvement District Improvement Area #1 Project in an approximate amount of $6,385,000. The City is authorized to issue special assessment revenue bonds without an election pursuant to Section 372.024, Texas Local Government Code, as amended. No provision is made for a petition or an election in connection with such special assessment revenue bonds. The special assessment revenue bonds, if issued, will be payable from the special assessments on the property in the Major Improvement Area and Improvement Area #1 of the Plum Creek North Public Improvement District. Travis Mitchell Mayor, City of Kyle, Texas

The City of Kyle plans to apply for the upcoming Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) from the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM). These services are being solicited to assist the City in its Texas COVID-19 DR-4485 HMGP contract, if awarded, to support water improvements, sewer improvements, and/or other eligible activities. Accordingly, the City is separately soliciting (A) proposals from qualified management service providers to assist the City in pre-award and post-award management services and (B) qualifications from qualified engineering firms to assist the City in pre-award and post-award engineering services of its proposed HMGP project(s). Please submit three (3) hard copies or an electronic version of your proposal of services and statement of qualifications for the proposed services to: Julie Crookston, Assistant Director of Public Works 520 E RR 150 Kyle, TX 78640 rfp@cityofkyle.com Proposals shall be received by the City no later than 3:00 pm on Friday, March 18, 2022 to be considered. The same firm will not be awarded contracts to provide both services. The City reserves the right to negotiate with any and all individuals or firms that submit proposals, as per the Texas Professional Services Procurement Act and the Uniform Grant and Contract Management Standards. Minority Business Enterprises, Small Business Enterprises, Women Business Enterprises, and labor surplus area firms are encouraged to submit proposals. The City is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

INVITATION FOR BIDS CITY OF SAN MARCOS • COUNTY OF HAYS

Separate sealed Bids addressed to Holman-Farrar Holdings, LLC will be received at the office of Cuatro Consultants, Ltd., located at 3601 Kyle Crossing, Suite A, Kyle, Texas 78640 until 11:00 A.M. on the 7th of April 2022 at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud, for furnishing all labor, material, and equipment to perform all work required for the construction of “RANCH ROAD 12 SEWER MAIN”, located in the City of San Marcos, Texas consisting of the following: · 2,068 linear feet of 12 inch wastewater line; · 8 wastewater manholes with coating; · 1,383 square yards of pavement repair; · Temporary and permanent erosion and traffic control; and · Related incidental construction. Bids must be submitted on the Proposal and Bid Schedule forms provided, and must be accompanied by a Bid Security in a penal sum approximately equal to and not less than five percent (5%) of the total amount of the Bid. The security may be in the form of a Certified Check, Cashier’s Check, or Bid Bond furnished by a reliable surety company having authority under the laws of Texas to write surety bonds in the amount required, with such security made payable without recourse to Holman-Farrar Holdings, LLC. The envelope containing the Bid shall, indicated clearly on the front, that it is a Bid for “RANCH ROAD 12 SEWER MAIN”, City of San Marcos, Texas. The final Notice of Award of Contract shall be given to the successful Bidder by Holman-Farrar Holdings, LLC within sixty (60) days following the opening of Bids and no Bidder may withdraw his Bid within sixty (60) days after opening thereof. The successful Bidder must furnish a performance bond and payment bond on the forms provided, each in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the contract amount, from a surety company holding a permit from the State of Texas to act as surety. Attention is called to the requirement that not less than the prevailing wage rate for construction trades must be paid on this Project, and that the Contractor must ensure that employees and applicants for employment are not discriminated against because of their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Copies of the Specifications and Bid Documents are on file and may be examined at the following locations: – Cuatro Consultants, Ltd. located at 3601 Kyle Crossing, Suite A, Kyle, Texas 78640 Bid Documents, Plans and Specifications may be obtained at the office of Cuatro Consultants, Ltd. located at the address above (phone: 512-312-5040) upon payment of one hundred dollars ($100.00). No refunds will be made. The right is reserved, as the interest of Holman-Farrar Holdings, LLC may require, to reject any and all Bids and to waive any informalities in Bids received. Tom Holman Holman-Farrar Holdings, LLC

INVITATION FOR BIDS Continental Homes of Texas, LP (Owner) on behalf of East Hays County Municipal Utility District No. 1 invites the submission of sealed Bids from qualified bidders for: East Hays County Municipal Utility District No. 1, Prairie Lakes Phase 1 Section 2. The work shall consist of the following: RCP drainage piping, including approximately 18”- 30” pipe, manholes; inlets and appurtenances; Water piping, including 8” mains, valves and appurtenances; Wastewater piping consisting of 8” gravity wastewater, manholes and appurtenance; Paving, sidewalk, curb and gutter, signing and striping; Excavation and embankment; and Sedimentation and Erosion Control Improvements. Sealed Bids addressed to the Owner and marked "Bid for East Hays County Mud No. 1, Prairie Lakes Phase 1 Section 2" will be received until 11:00 AM on Wednesday, March 30, 2022 at the Design Engineer's office, BGE, Inc., 101 West Louis Henna Blvd, Ste. 400, Austin, TX 78728. Direct questions to (512) 879-0400. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, March 30, 2022 at the Design Engineer's office, BGE, Inc., 101 West Louis Henna Blvd, Ste. 400, Austin, TX 78728. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, March 17, 2022 at the Design Engineer's office, BGE, Inc., 101 West Louis Henna Blvd, Ste. 400, Austin, TX 78728. Plans, specifications, and bidding documents may be examined without charge at the offices of BGE, Inc., 101 West Louis Henna Blvd, Ste. 400, Austin, TX 78728. Plans, specifications and

bidding documents may be obtained without charge from www.civcastusa. com. Bidders must register on this website in order to view and/or download plans, specifications and bidding documents. A Cashier’s Check, Certified Check, or acceptable Bidder’s Bond in the amount of five percent (5%) of the Bid must accompany each bid. Performance and Payment Bonds will be required as stated in the Contract Documents. The prices and terms of the bid must be made on the forms included in the Contract Documents. The Owner may, on its own initiative, issue Addenda before the Bid opening and, if necessary, delay the Bid opening to ensure that bidders have had sufficient time to consider the Addenda. A Bid which, in the opinion of the Owner, deviates significantly from the Contract Documents, and which has not been clarified through a written Addendum prior to Bid submittal deadline, shall be considered an exception to the Contract Documents and grounds for the Bid to be rejected. Bidders should read and understand all terms and conditions contained in these Contract Documents. The Owner reserves the right to accept the lowest and best Bid as deemed by the Owner, or reject any and/or all Bids. The Owner may request qualification information including references, bonding, insurance and other information for use in determining the lowest and best Bid. Any bid may be withdrawn prior to the above scheduled time for the opening of the bids or authorized postponement thereof. Any bid received after the time and date specified will not be accepted.

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PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON AMENDMENTS OF WATER LAND USE ASSUMPTIONS, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN AND IMPACT FEES

Notice is hereby given pursuant to Texas Local Government Code, Chapter 395, that the Board of Directors of the County Line Special Utility District will hold a public hearing at its regular meeting, open to the public, on Monday, April 18, 2022, at 6:30 p.m., located at the County Line Special Utility District Office, 8870 Camino Real, Uhland, Texas 78640. The purpose of the hearing is to consider the amendment of the land use assumptions and capital improvements plan and the imposition of water impact fees. Any member of the public has the right to appear at the hearing and present evidence for or against the plan and proposed fee.

CITATION BY PUBLICATION

To all persons interested in the Estate of Darlene Rae O'Bryant, Deceased, Cause No. 22-0015-P, in the County Court at Law, Hays County, Texas. The alleged heir(s) at law in the above-numbered and entitled estate filed an APPLICATION FOR FOR DETERMINATION OF HEIRSHIP AND LETTERS OF INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATION in this estate on the 11th day of January, 2022, requesting that the Court determine who are the heirs and only heirs of Darlene Rae O'Bryant, Deceased, and their respective shares and interests in such estate. The Court may act on this Application at any call of the docket on or after l0:00 A.M., on the first Monday next after the expiration of ten (10) days, exclusive of the day of Publication, from the date this citation is published, at the Hays County Government Center in San Marcos, Texas. All persons interested in this case are cited to appear before this Honorable Court by filing a written contest or answer to this Application should they desire to do so. To ensure its consideration, you or your attorney must file any objection, intervention, or response in writing with the County Clerk of Hays County, Texas on or before the abovenoted date and time. Applicant's Attorney: M. Elizabeth Raxter P.O. Box 281 Lockhart, TX 78644 (512) 398-6996 Given under my hand and the seal of said Court at the office of the Hays County Clerk in San Marcos, Texas on this the 28th day of January, 2022. Elaine H. Cardenas County Clerk, Hays County, Texas 712 S. Stagecoach Trail, Suite 2008 San Marcos, Texas 78666 BY Diana Wall, Deputy

NOTICE TO BIDDERS INVITATION FOR BIDS IFB #22-036 TERM CONTRACT FOR HOT MIX ASPHALTIC CONCRETE PAVEMENT

Sealed bids will be received by the Purchasing Manager of the City of Buda for the above referenced solicitation. The City of Buda is seeking to enter a contract with a qualified vendor to enter into a term contract to supply hot mix asphaltic concrete pavement material. Complete specifications are in the solicitation package which may be obtained online at BidNet www.bidnetdirect.com or www.publicpurchase.com Bids are to be delivered in a sealed envelope to City of Buda, City Hall Purchasing Bid

Box, 405 E. Loop St., Bldg. 100, Buda, Texas 78610. Write “SEALED BIDS” with the Bid Number, Name, and Due Date on the outside of the shipping package. Bidss will be accepted until 2:00 p.m., March 24, 2022. Questions may be directed to the City of Buda Purchasing Office via email at purchasing@ ci.buda.tx.us

INVITATION TO BID

Separate sealed bids addressed to the City of Kyle, ATTENTION: CITY ENGINEER, will be received until 11:00 a.m. on March 21, 2022 at the City of Kyle Public Works Building located at 520 E. RR 150 in Kyle, Texas, 78640 at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud, for furnishing all labor, material, tools and equipment and performing all work required for the RELOCATION OF OVERHEAD POWER LINES around the perimeter of Old City Hall in Downtown Kyle, including trenching and boring of conduits, providing five electrical service connections to commercial and residential buildings, and traffic signal at the intersection of N. Burleson and Center Street. Copies of the Specifications and Bid Documents will be on file by March 9, 2022 and made available to: - CivCast USA Complete Contract Documents have also been provided to CivCast USA for immediate download. Please go to http:// www.civcastusa.com/. The Project ID is “Relocation of Overhead Power Lines in Downtown Kyle”. Prospective Bidders shall address written inquiries through the project’s CivCast website. Hard copies of contract documents are not available. Bidders should carefully examine the plans, specifications, and other documents, visit the site of work, and fully inform themselves as to all conditions and matters which can in any way affect the work or the cost thereof. Should a bidder find discrepancies in, or omissions from, the plans, specifications or other documents, or should be in doubt as to their meaning, bidder should notify the Project Engineer, Chris Harper via www. civcastusa.com and obtain clarification prior to submitting any bid, but no later than March 11, 2022. A non-mandatory pre-bid virtual meeting will be held on March 10, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. Details for the meeting will be posted on CivCast. A summary of questions asked at the non-mandatory meeting will be posted on www.civcastusa. com.

NOTICE OF SALE

Chapter 59 of the Texas Property Code hereby gives notice of public sale under said act to wit: This sale will be held March 11, 2022 at 2:30 PM on StorageAuction.com. The property in the storage unit(s) listed under tenant’s name is being sold to satisfy a landlord’s lien. The property contents of all storage unit(s) sold at this sale are purchased “as is” “where is” for CASH/CREDIT. Safe-nSound Self Storage reserves the right to refuse any bid or to cancel any public sale advertised. Announcement made the day of the sale takes precedence over any printed materials. ANGEL TODD 7.5X10 CC – Calvin Klein Suitcase, Coffee Table, Nice Sofa, Picture, Step Stool. GERALD BOYCE 10X10 NC – Chairs, Sofa, Pictures, Dresser, Decorations, Wheelchair, 4 Tires, Boxes, Totes and Misc. Household Items. MELINDA RODRIGUEZ

10X10 NC – 2 Pictures, Tree, Decorations, Comforter, Mattress, Box Spring, Bags of Clothing, Kids Toys, Books, Plastic Tubs, Misc. Items

NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS RFP NO. 2022-02 WATER & WASTEWATER IMPACT FEE UPDATE

The City of Kyle will accept sealed Proposals for Water and Wastewater Impact Fee Update until 2:00 P.M., March 17, 2022, in the City’s Engineering Department. Proposals received after this time will not be considered. Three (3) complete bound copies and one (1) electronic copy (flash drive) of the qualifications are required. Proposals are to be delivered by 2:00 p.m., March 17, 2022 to: Leon Barba, P.E. City Engineer City of Kyle City Hall 100 W. Center Street Kyle, TX 78640 The complete submittals shall be enclosed in an envelope and plainly marked on the outside of the envelope or on any carrier’s envelope: RFP No. 2022-02 Impact Fee Update Proposal specifications may be secured from the City of Kyle (City) website at the following link: https://www.cityofkyle.com/ rfps The City reserves the right to negotiate with any and all persons or firms. The City also reserves the right to reject any or all submittals, or to accept any submittal deemed most advantageous, or to waive any irregularities or informalities in the submittal received, and to revise the process schedule as circumstances arise. Leon Barba, P.E. City Engineer

NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO FILE A PLAT FOR DRIFTWOOD SUBDIVISION, PHASE THREE PRELIMINARY PLAT

An application for Driftwood Subdivision, Phase 3 Preliminary Plat is being filed with Hays County. Driftwood Subdivision, Phase 3 Preliminary Plat proposes 11 estate lots, 1 open space lot, 1 commercial lot and 1 private street lot on 43.74 acres. The subdivision is located north of the intersection of FM 1826 and FM 967 and accessed from FM 1826. Water and wastewater service will be provided by the City of Dripping Springs. North Hays County Fire Rescue will provide fire services. ESD #1 will provide EMS services. Pedernales Electric Cooperative Inc. will provide electric service. Charter Spectrum Communications will provide telephone service. A copy of the location map and plat are available for review at Murfee Engineering Company, Inc., 1101 S Capital of TX Hwy., Bldg. D-110, Austin, TX 78746.

IT APPEARING TO THE COURT that from the verified matters set forth in the Complaint for Divorce filed in this cause that service by publication pursuant to T.C.A. 21-2-203 is appropriate, it is therefore: ORDERED that publication be made for four (4) consecutive weeks as required by law in the Hays Free Press, 113 W. Center Street, Kyle, TX, notifying the Respondent that she is required to answer and make defense to the Complaint filed in the office of the Fourth Circuit Court for Knox County, Tennessee, located at 400 Main Ave., City-County Building Room M-15, Knoxville, Tennessee, within thirty (30) days after the fourth weekly publication for this Order and that, upon her failure to do so, the Complaint will be taken as admitted by her and the case set for hearing without her presence. ENTERED this 20thday of December, 2021 JUDGE: Greg McMillan APPROVED BY: MichaelC. Inman, BPR #022858 Attorney for Plaintiff 9111 Cross Park Drive Building E, Suite 290 Knoxville, TN 37923(865) 470-4770

CITY OF KYLE, TEXAS REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE 2022 ROAD BOND PROJECTS “K 2022-01”

The City of Kyle (City) will accept sealed qualification statements for the 2022 Road Bond Projects Engineering Services until 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 23, 2022. Qualification specifications may be secured from the City’s website at: https://www.cityofkyle.com/rfps. Qualifications submissions will be received until 3:00 p.m.

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TO: Unknown Heirs of V. Patino, John Cisneros, Luciano Cisneros, and Antonio Barrera, AND TO ALL UNKNOWN OWNERS, HEIRS, OR CLAIMANTS IN THE LAND DESCRIBED HEREIN, Defendants(s) GREETINGS: YOU HAVE BEEN SUED. You may employ an attorney. If you or your attorney do not file a written answer with the clerk who issued this citation by 10:00 a.m. on the Monday next following the expiration of forty-two days after you were served this citation, the same being 28TH DAY OF MARCH, 2022 a default judgment may be taken against you. In addition to filing a written answer with the clerk, you may be required to make initial disclosures to the other parties of this suit. These disclosures generally must be made no later than 30 days after you file your answer with the clerk. Find out more at TexasLawHelp.org. YOU ARE HEREBY COMMANDED to appear and answer before the 428th District Court, Hays County, Texas, at San Marcos then and there to answer the SUIT TO QUIET TITLE filed in said Court on the 19TH DAY OF MAY, 2021. and said suit being numbered 21-1238 on the docket of said Court, wherein Philemon Mendez is the Plaintiff and Unknown Heirs of John Cisneros; Unknown Heirs of V. Patino; Unknown Heirs of Luciano Cisneros; Unknown Heirs of Antonio Barrera is the Defendant. The nature of said suit is

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as follows: THE PLAINTIFF REQUEST THAT THE DEFENDANT'S BE CITED TO APPEAR AND ANSWER JUDGMENT FOR TITLE TO AND POSSESSION OF REAL PROPERTY, KNOWN AS 22604 S. IH-35 KYLE, TEXAS, 78640, LOCATED IN HAYS COUNTY, TEXAS, BEING ALL LOTS 1 THROUGH 4 AND THE 1/2 LOT OF 5. All as more fully appears of record on file in this office, and which reference is here made for all intents and purposes. ISSUED AND GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND SEAL of said Court at office, on this the 10TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2022. REQUESTED BY: David H. Morris Morris & Wise 1921 Corporate Drive Suite 102 San Marcos TX 78666 512-396-7525 BEVERLY CRUMLEY Hays County District Clerk 712 Stagecoach Trail, Ste. 2211 San Marcos, Texas 78666 By Charlotte Ladd, Deputy

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Buda STEM charter school to open in August STAFF REPORT

ment of the Turner-Agassi Education Facilities Fund, a mission-driven social BUDA — An upcoming impact investment fund STEM-focused (science, managed technology, by Turner engineering Doral Academy Impact and mathCapital that ematics) will provide accelerates public chartuition-free the growth ter school of high-perin Buda education to forming celebrated students from charter its “Foundschools. ers Day” the Hays, Agassi is a alongside San Marcos, co-managcommunity ing partner. members Wimberley Doral and tennis and Lockhart Academy champiwill provide on Andre Independent tuition-free Agassi on School Districts. education March 4. to students The The two-story, from the school, 58,000 squareHays, San Doral Marcos, Academy foot facility will Wimberof Texas, is initially serve 590 ley and part of the Lockhart nationally students from indepenacclaimed pre-K4 through dent school Doral districts. Academy, sixth grade but The two-stoInc. network is expected to ry, 58,000 of charter square-foot schools, a expand through facility will system of to 12th grade at initially high-quality serve 590 K-12 public its maturity. students charter from pre-K schools. This through sixth grade but is is the network’s first Texas expected to expand through school. to 12th grade at its maturity. The school is an invest-

An aerial view of Doral Academy in Buda under construction. Photo via Sugerman Group.

The school will feature 50 classrooms, a STEM lab, state-of-the-art educational technology, and flexible classroom designs. On-campus sports enrichment will also be available for students at all grade levels. “Doral Academy aims to be a key strategic partner for our booming ‘Innovation Corridor,’ growing our region’s next generation of tech, engineering and

science professionals,” said Krista Piferrer, Chair of Doral Academy’s local Board of Directors. Participants and attendees capped off the Founders Day event by signing a large steel beam, which will become a permanent part of the campus and a time capsule-type marker of the students, families and community members who were part of the school’s beginnings.

“We are extremely excited to be opening the doors of this beautiful facility in just a few months to provide a rigorous and relevant STEM curriculum to the students of Buda and many nearby communities,” said Jennifer M. DeSousa, Superintendent and Principal of Doral Academy. “Today’s event helped generate positive momentum toward our opening and helped spread

the word to families that this exceptional academic option is available to local students.” Doral Academy is currently being developed at 1333 Firecracker Drive and is slated to open in August 2022. Open-enrollment applications are available now for entering students at www.doralacademytx.com. Application and enrollment are free, though subject to waitlist availability.

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the Peace Pct 1 seat, while Andrew Cable (R) and John Burns (R) took Justice of the Peace Pct. 3 and 4 seats, respectively. Incumbent JP Pct. 2 Beth Smith (D) beat out Amaya Cuellar (D) by around 750 votes. With nearly 6,000 votes, the Hays County Democratic Party Chair went to Briana “Bri” Castillo, replacing

incumbent Mark Trahan, who received around 4,100 votes. Hays County Republican Party Chair Bob Parks remains seated after beating Laura Nunn by around 1,700 votes. Facing off during the Nov. 8 general election will be Kelly Higgins (D) and David Puryear (R) for District Attorney, Ruben Becerra (D; incumbent) and Mark Jones

(R; current Pct. 2 County Commissioner) for County Judge and Sandra Bryant (D) and Karen Marshall (R) for JP Pct. 5. Michelle Gutierrez Cohen (D) and Linda Aguilar Hawkins (D) will enter into a runoff election on May 24 for Pct. 2 County Commissioner; the winner will then face Mike Gonzalez (R) in November.

“The issue is we have all that development coming up, so we need to do the study sooner rather than later,” Barba said. “We anticipate traffic patterns will change there significantly with Marketplace coming in and getting built and will create a lot of traffic through that intersection. This [report] will give us the direction we need to move forward.” Regarding the Dacy Lane roundabout, council member Michael Tobias said that he figured a roundabout would not have been considered due to the amount of traffic that comes down Dacy Lane and the speed at which cars go, and questioned if a traffic signal would be more beneficial. “Is a roundabout really suitable for this place?” Tobias said, adding that large trucks carrying manufactured homes often go through the area for the Lakeside Crossing neighborhood off of BeBee Road. Barba told council that traffic counts will be conducted in the area and that the roundabout, if proposed, would be at the intersection of Downing Way and Dacy. At the entrance of Fountain Grove, other alignments would be made to allow the homes to be easily transported through. Barba also assured council that he would make sure a traffic signal study would be conducted as well.

Flores-Cale, however, said her fear with a roundabout is that the area is a “high pedestrian way” for little kids walking to and from Science Hall Elementary School. Barba said that roundabouts can be designed to address pedestrian traffic and that recently adopted guidelines explain how to address these issues, but that the consultants would be made aware of the concerns. “The only thing you would be concerned about is trying to put two traffic signals that close on Fountain Grove and Downing Way; that would be a problem,” Barba added. The motion to approve the task order for the PER for this project carried 6-1 with Flores-Cale voting nay.

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have the consultant conduct the report and come back to council with a recommendation, whether it’s for a roundabout or traffic signal. If council approves the recommendation, the city will move forward with that option. “We’ve asked the consultant to look at both intersections and see if it's possible to put a roundabout there,” Barba said. “If it's determined because of the topography or type of traffic we have there [it’s not feasible], we’re going to switch over to a traffic signal. Then they’ll look at what it will take to put that in.” The PER for the Kohler’s Crossing roundabouts will cost around $54,100, while the PER for the Dacy Lane roundabout and sidewalk project will cost around $56,500. The costs include basic services and route and design fees, and funding is available in the approved capital improvements project (CIP) budget for Fiscal Year 2021-2022. “I’ve previously spoken to council member Tobias about creating an exclusionary list of areas that we would never put a roundabout,” Flores-Cale said, saying that one of her main concerns with a roundabout at the Kohler Crossing and Kyle Crossing intersection is the Amazon Warehouse is nearby, meaning large Amazon trucks drive through every day, as well as it being a high walking and biking area.

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