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Kerr County delays decision on part‑time fire marshal after public debate over battery storage and costs
Summary
Commissioners deferred a vote on hiring a part‑time fire marshal and adopting a permit/fee schedule after legal review; public commenters sharply disagreed over battery energy storage systems, potential regulatory reach and budget impacts.
The Kerr County Commissioners Court on Feb. 9 deferred action on contracting a part‑time county fire marshal and adopting a permit and fee schedule while it seeks further legal guidance.
The court had no motion or second after initial discussion and instead said it would return to the issue at a later meeting, asking for additional legal review and a consultant’s follow‑up. County leaders said they had received counsel and will continue deliberations before bringing a formal resolution back to the court.
Why it matters: Commissioners framed the proposal as a tool to enforce safety and to respond to…
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