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Williamson County delays new rules for public use of Jester Annex after broad concerns about fees, access and upkeep
Summary
Commissioner Cook introduced a proposed policy to standardize fees and operations for public use of county meeting rooms at the Jester Annex, prompting lengthy public comment and discussion about inconsistent past practice, custodial responsibilities, lock and HVAC scheduling, and whether some outside agencies have been allowed free access.
Commissioner Cook brought forward a revised policy on use of meeting spaces in county facilities, including the Jester Annex, proposing fees, deposits and operational rules intended to standardize access and reduce staff burden. The issue prompted substantial public comment and a lengthy discussion among commissioners and facilities staff.
The heart of the dispute was whether the county had been applying fees consistently. Public commenter Bill Kerberloff and resident Rhonda McCauley said long-standing community users have sometimes been charged and sometimes not, and asked why some outside groups had apparently used the room for free. ‘‘There does seem to be some inconsistency in how people are selected to be able to use it and not use it,’’ Kerberloff said during public comment, describing the annex as a…
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