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Pursuant to prior notice given to the public through the news media, the Commissioners' I
Court held a public hearing in the County Courtroom at 1:30 p. m. on Monday, June 29, 1981, II
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for the purpose of presentation and discussion of proposals for the realignment of the four '-
County Commissioner precincts of Kerr County in accordance with the 1980 census data and the ~'
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"one man one vote" guidelines so as to provide equality for all of its citizens in a manner
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which would be in the best interest of the public and of the areas of minority population
concentration. The hearing was attended by 29 citizens. Following brief remarks concerning
the historical background of precinct boundaries and the necessity for realignment at this
time, Judge Neunhoffer presented Plan A, discussing changes proposed to alleviate the present
imbalance of population. Commissioner Holland then presented Plan B along with a discussion
of similar points. A period of approximately 55 minutes was then devoted to questions and !'
public input, during which time approximately 11 visitors either made inquiries or comments
concerning the two plans, however no additional plans or proposals were presented. !'
Among those present were four members of the news media, 2 County officials, the directo~',
and one member of Community Action Group, representative of Texas Rural Legal Aid and 2 ~'
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ministers.
The hearing was concluded at 2:55 p. m.
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COURT CONVENED IN SPECIAL SESSION JUNE 29th, 1981 at 3:20 o'clock P. M., with the
following officers present:
JULIUS R. NEUNHOFFER	County Judge			
FRED HOLLAND	Commissioner	Precinct	No.	1
FRANK L. SPEAKMON	Commissioner	Precinct	No.	2
VICTOR LICH	Commissioner	Precinct	No.	3
BILLY JOE GUTHRIE, JR.	Con~issioner	Precinct	No.	4
and the Court having duly opened, the following proceedings were had:
N0. 14386 MOTION TO ACCEPT PLAN B AS PRESENTED IN PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING PROPOSALS FOR
REALIGNMENT OF KERB COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' PRECINCTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH 1980
CENSUS DATA
On this the 29th day of June 1981, a motion was made by Commissioner Holland to accept
PLAN B as presented in a public hearing, regarding proposals for realignment of Kerr County
Commissioners' Precincts, in accordance with the 1980 Census Data.
Commissioner Guthrie seconded the motion.
Members of the Court voting "AYE" - Commissioner Holland.
Members of the Court voting "NO" - Commissioners Speakmon, Lich and Guthrie and County
Judge Neunhoffer.
Motion failed.
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N0. 14387 MOTION TO ACCEPT PLAN A AS PRESENTED IN PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING PROPOSALS FOR
REALIGNMENT OF KERR COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' PRECINCTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH 1980
CENSUS DATA
On this the 29th day of June 1981, a motion was made by Commissioner Lich to accept
PLAN A, as presented in the public hearing,
Commissioners' Precincts, in accordance with
the Justice Department for approval.
The motion was seconded by Commissioner
and County Judge Neunhoffer voting "AYE" and
said motion carrying by a majority vote.
(Plan A on file but not recorded).
regarding proposals for realignment of Kerr Coun
the 1980 Census Data and to submit said plan to
Speakmon, with Commissioners Speakmon, Lich
Commissioners Holland and Guthrie voting "NO",