County Commissioners Court got right to business on Monday August 12th, after reciting the US and Texas Pledges and a quick prayer by Judge Ron Cunninghamm, with a long list of agenda items on the docket.
The first vote was to unanimously reinstate the county burn ban, with Llano County Emergency Management Coordinator Gilbert Bennett citing moderate danger and an increase into the 300-400 KBDI range. KBDI values range from 0 to 800 and represent cumulative soil moisture deficiency measured in hundredths of an inch. Commissioner Peter Jones commented that with 100 degree temperatures projected through the week, it made sense to reinstate the ban.
Judge Cunningham gave a quick update that the construction of new EMS Stations would begin soon but could not provide a timeline. This and other new construction projects are awaiting grant approval.
