Walt Smith
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 20
- Total speaking time
- 10:21:21
- Avg per meeting
- 31:04
- Segments
- 9290
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Top issues during term (3)(Transportation)
public transit expansion
While funding specifics weren't detailed, expanded services typically require increased operational budgets that could impact local transit allocations.
sidewalk infrastructure
The city is currently weighing budget allocations to cover the costs of these repairs and new construction projects.
e-scooter and e-bike ordinance
Local riders might see new parking fees or fines if rules aren't followed, while the city invests time in enforcement.
Moved or seconded (40)
Motions Smith personally put forward or seconded. Attribution comes from the minutes; where the minutes name somebody we cannot match to the roster we leave it out rather than guess, so this is a floor, not a total.
- secondedpassed 5-02026-04-14
Accept the delivery of the Auditor's Office Quarterly Internal Examination Reports.
- secondedpassed 5-02026-04-14
Approve Commissioners Court Minutes for March 24, 2026.
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02026-04-14
Authorize the submission of a grant application to the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance FY 2025 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice As…
- secondedpassed 5-02026-04-14
Approve the payment of Texas Association of Counties healthcare claims and authorize an additional disbursement in an amount not to exceed $750,000.00 for healthcare claims .
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02026-04-14
Authorize the execution of a service agreement renewal with CML Security for the card access system, in the amount of $1,540.00, to provide manufacturer support at the Hays County …
- secondedpassed 5-02026-04-14
Approve Utility Permits.
- secondedpassed 5-02026-04-14
Authorize payment in the amount of $3,800.00 to the CTX Fieldhouse (Sunfield Station) for an early voting location, where no purchase order was obtained per the Purchasing Policy.
- secondedpassed 5-02026-04-14
Authorize the execution of a resolution of support for the Great Springs Project's grant application to the Federal Highway Association (FHWA) Federal Land Access Program (FLAP).
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02026-04-14
Authorize the execution of a Termite Service Agreement between Hays County, Texas and The Bug Master in the amount of $900.00 for termite pest control services related to the Preci…
- secondedpassed 5-02026-04-14
Grant Variance for Old Settlers Music Festival Portable Toilets
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-02026-04-14
Approve renewal of RFP 2023-P09 Delinquent Tax Collection Service for one (1) additional year, effective March 1, 2026
- movedpassed2026-03-24
adjourn court at 1:07 p.m.
- movedpassed 5-02026-03-24
approve the selection of Cobb, Fendley, & Associates, Inc.to provide engineering services for the Fitzhugh Road project in Precinct 4; and authorize staff and counsel to negotiate …
- secondedpassed 5-02026-03-24
authorize the execution of a First Amendment to the Statement of Work with Securus Technologies, LLC related to new FCC rate change requirements and the addition of Text Connect.
- secondedpassed 5-02026-03-24
approve out-of-state travel, utilizing the CECC Continuing Education funds, for CECC Director Stephanie Robinson to attend the Navigator Conference on April 19 - 24, 2026 in Las Ve…
- secondedpassed 5-02026-03-24
authorize payment to OCV, LLC for $7,995.00 for recurring fees, where no purchase order was in place as per the County’s Purchasing Policy.
- secondedpassed 5-02026-03-24
authorize the execution of a proposal between Hays County and ICF for golden-cheeked warbler habitat occupancy surveys and reporting services not to exceed $76,697.00 on Hays Count…
- secondedpassed 5-02026-03-24
authorize the Sheriff’s Office to accept a drone, valued at $9,997.49, from the Hays County Citizens’ Academy Alumni Association and amend the budget accordingly.
- secondedpassed 5-02026-03-24
approve payment in the amount of $500.00 to Card Service Center for registration fees for the Advance Crime Prevention Strategies – Problem Oriented Policing (TCOLE #2102) training…
- secondedpassed 5-02026-03-24
authorize the acceptance of a budget amendment to the Office of the Governor, Specialty Courts Program, Mental Health Court Training.
Decisions during term (20)
Recorded while Smith was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approve the Transportation Department to purchase a remote fuel dispenser $2,845.27, and an electric drum pump $1,140.41 from Grainger, and amend the budget accordingly. HAMMER/A.JONES/HUNT
Discussion and possible action to approve Amendment No.1 terminating the existing Advance Funding Agreement (AFA), by and between the State of Texas, acting by and through the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and Hays County for…
Work Authorization #12 with HNTB Corporation for Transportation Projects
Discussion and possible action to authorize the acceptance of a grant award from the Department of Transportation, FY25 Safe Streets and Roads for All - Planning and Demonstration grant program in the amount of $200,000.00.…
Discussion and possible action to execute Work Authorization #12 for Fiscal Year 2027 between Hays County and HNTB Corporation in the amount of $795,611.00 related to identified Transportation funded projects, and authorize a discretionary…
Authorize the Transportation Department to purchase a Dynamic Curve Warning System from Traffic and Parking Control Co., Inc (TAPCO) in the amount of $32,978.30. HAMMER/SMITH/A.JONES/HUNT
Authorize the purchase of two pole saws for the Transportation Department in the amount of $559.99 each from PowerHaus Equipment. BECERRA/HUNT/A.JONES
Purchase of New Fence for Transportation Yard
Discussion and possible action to authorize the Transportation Department to upgrade their OpenGov Enterprise Asset Management system through SHI Government Solutions, totaling $26,900.04 and amend the budget accordingly. SMITH/A.JONES/HUNT
Discussion and possible action to authorize a Transportation Engineering Technician, Colten Ruff, to take home a county-issued vehicle to his residence outside the County. HAMMER/A.JONES
Discussion and possible action to award and execute a contract for IFB 2026-B05 Concrete Contractor between Hays County and 3-P Concrete, LLC to perform hourly concrete services on an as-needed basis related to transportation projects.…
Discussion and possible action to authorize the execution of the County Corridor Agreement with the Texas Department Transportation (TxDOT) in accordance with HB 3697 from the 88th Texas Legislative Session. SMITH/A.JONES
Authorize Take-Home Vehicle for Transportation Supervisor Mario Garcia
Discussion and possible action to authorize the Transportation Department to accept insurance proceeds from the Texas Association of Counties totaling $1,395.64 and amend the budget accordingly.
Transportation Supervisor Take-Home Vehicle
Discussion and possible action to authorize the County Judge to execute and submit of a letter of local support to the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Public Transportation Division on behalf of the Capital Area Rural…
Authorize the execution of contract amendment one (1) to RFP 2025-P02 Countywide Janitorial Services between Hays County and American Facility Services to add additional cleaning days to the Transportation Foreman Building, increasing the…
Discussion and possible action regarding requesting the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to prepare an agreement in accordance with HB 3697 from the 88th Texas Legislative Session. SMITH/A.JONES
Discussion and possible action to regrade the Transportation Civil Engineer slot 1032-001 grade 127 to grade 130 in order to maintain equity within the salary structure. INGALSBE/A.JONES/GRANJENO
Regrading of Transportation Civil Engineer Position
Voting record (3)(Transportation)
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