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Kerr County commissioners approve conditional settlement with Dark Skies LLC over night-sky project
Summary
After an executive-session discussion, Kerr County's commission approved a conditional mediation settlement with Dark Skies LLC on a 3–1 vote; commissioners expressed reluctance and concern about the developer's conduct during remarks following the vote.
The Kerr County Commissioner's Court approved a conditional mediation settlement agreement with Dark Skies LLC on a 3–1 vote following executive-session deliberations Monday.
The settlement was presented for court approval after an executive session. Judge (unnamed in the public portion) called for a vote; Commissioner [name withheld in transcript] moved to approve the judge’s execution of the conditional mediation settlement agreement and the motion passed with three votes in favor and one opposed.
The item was discussed in executive session; when the court returned to open session several commissioners described frustration with the way negotiations and prior dealings with the developer had proceeded. Commissioner Harris said he felt the developer “taken gross advantage” of county and city processes; another commissioner said the court had been “railroaded.” The court nonetheless authorized execution of the agreement with a majority vote.
No further details of the settlement were provided in open session. County staff confirmed a late bill related to surveying for the project was approved later in the meeting; the court approved that late invoice of $9,295 by unanimous vote.
Because the agreement was negotiated in executive session, specific settlement terms were not read into the public record during open session. The county judge signed the required court order authorizing execution of the agreement.
The court did not identify a release of further information at this meeting. Any additional public filings, court documents or future court agenda items related to the conditional mediation settlement were not announced on the record.
The commission adjourned after completing the day’s business.
