WASHINGTON CO. COMMISSIONERS PROPOSE INCREASED TAX RATE

Josh Blaschke August 17, 2021

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Washington County Commissioners formally proposed an increased property tax rate for the new fiscal year at their meeting today (Tuesday).

Meyersville Volunteer Fire Chief Alan Winkelmann (front, right) is presented a check commemorating Washington County's contribution to the Meyersville Volunteer Fire Department to purchase a new tanker truck. In June, the court contributed $30,000 toward the purchase of the truck, which was valued at $276,000.

The proposed rate is $0.5032 per $100 valuation, above 2020’s tax rate of $0.4950 per $100. The rate is also above the no-new-revenue tax rate of $0.4534 per $100, but below the voter-approval tax rate of $0.5034 per $100.

A public hearing on the proposed rate will be held at the court’s meeting on Tuesday, September 14^th.

Also at today’s meeting, the court passed a resolution approving the road improvement agreement for the Pecan Glen Road District and other related matters. It also adopted a resolution approving a preliminary official statement and engaging a financial advisor related to the road district.

Commissioner Joy Fuchs explained that these items are steps in going out for the bonds approved by Pecan Glen voters in May to improve road conditions in the Pecan Glen subdivision. All of the taxes that will be paid for the improvements will be assessed only to residents of the road district. She said once the county sets its tax rate, it will also set a tax rate for the road district.

Commissioners also:

Approved funding the purchase of access control equipment and installation for 14 doors at the Washington County Expo. Information Technology Director TJ Harris said he is requesting $30,000 for the purchase, but believes the final cost will come in below that amount.
Approved the purchase of a Kubota RTV X 1140 utility vehicle for the Washington County Expo for $16,588.
Approved the position description for Assistant Emergency Management.
Approved the underground placement of hand holes and fiber ducts from Industry Telephone Company on Mayer Cemetery Road and Jaeger Road in Precinct 4. It also approved a road bore and underground placement of hand holes from Industry Telephone Company on Muske Ulrich Road in Precinct 4.
Heard monthly reports from the Sheriff’s Office, EMS, Information Technology and veterans service officer.

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