ORDER NO.30485
APPOINTMENT OF NEW JUSTICE OF THE PEACE hOR PRECINCT 1
Came to be heard this the 27th day of August, 2007, with a motion made by
Commissioner Baldwin, seconded by Commissioner Letz. The Court unanimously
approved by vote of 4-0-0 to:
Appoint David J. Billeiter to fill the unexpired term of Justice of the Peace,
Precinct 1, until the next General Election.
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COMMISSIONERS' COURT AGENDA REQUEST
PLEASE FURNISH ONE ORIGINAL AND TEN (10) COPIES OF THIS
REQUEST AND DOCUMENTS TO BE REVIEWED BY THE COURT
MADE BY: Comm. Baldwin Pct. 1 OFFICE: Count Commissioner
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MEETING DATE: August 27, 2007
TIME PREFERRED:
SUBJECT: Consider, discuss and take appropriate action to appoint a new
Justice of the Peace for Precinct 1.
EXECUTIVE SESSION REQUESTED: (PLEASE STATE REASON)
NAME OF PERSON ADDRESSING THE COURT: Comm. Baldwin
ESTIMATED LENGTH OF PRESENTATION:
IF PERSONNEL MATTER -NAME OF EMPLOYEE:
Time for submitting this request for Court to assure that the matter is posted in
accordance with Title 5, Chapter 551 and 552, Government Code, is as follows:
Meeting scheduled for Mondays:
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addressed at the earliest opportunity. See Agenda Request Rules Adopted by Commissioners'
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David J. Billeiter
719 Mountain Drive
Kerrville, Texas
July 12, 2007
Commissioner H.A. "Buster" Baldwin
Dear Commissioner Baldwin
I understand that Judge Elliott will be resigning as Justice of The Peace Pct. 1, effective
September 1, 2007. I hereby submit my name for consideration in filling the vacancy. I believe I
have the ability and experience to perform the job in a professional manner. I have been
employed by Kerr County for more than thirteen years. I have carried out my duties in a manner
that brings honor and respect to the County.
If appointed, I will do my best to make the Office one the County can be proud of.
Res tfully submitted:
avid J. illerter
DAVID J. BILLEITER
719 MOUNTAIN DRIVE
KERRVILLE, TEXAS
PERSONAL
1, KERRVILLE NATIVE.
2. MARRIED TO THE FORMER NANCY STEVENS IN 1964. WE HAVE THREE SONS
AND FOUR GRANDCHILDREN.
3. MEMBER OF THE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH AND KERRVILLE MASONIC LODGE.
EDUCATION
1. GRADUATED FROM TIVY HIGH SCHOOL IN 1963.
2. ATTENDED HOWARD PAYNE UNNERSITY FOR TWO YEARS.
3. RECEIVED BACHELORS DEGREE FROM INTERNATIONAL BIBLE INSTITUTE AND
SEMINARY (1981)
4. GRADUATED FROM MIDDLE RIO GRANDE LAW ENFORCEMENT IN 1992.
CERTIFICATIONS
1. ADVANCED PEACE OFFICER' S LICENSE.
2. RADAR INSTRUCTOR
3. FIELD TRAINING OFFICER
4. MOBILE VIDEO INSTRUCTOR
5. LAW ENFORCEMENT INSTRUCTOR
AWARDS
1. ACHIEVEMENT AWARD (KERB COUNTY)
2. 2001 LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER OF THE YEAR (CHILD WATCH OF NORTH
AMERICA)
3. EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE MEDAL (SLIDELL LOUISIANA POLICE DEPARTMENT)
4. CITATION FOR BRAVERY IN LINE OF DUTY (UNITED STATED DEPUTY
SHERIFF'S ASSOCIATION)
5. LAW ENFORCEMENT COMMENDATION MEDAL (SONS OF THE AMERICAN
REVOLUTION)
6.OUTSTANDING LAW ENFORCEMENT AWARD (VICTIMS AND CITIZENS AGAINST
CRIME)
7. COMMENDATION FROM STATE OF LOUISIANA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
8. POLICE HALL OF FAME (2002)
10. SHERIFF'S AWARD OF COMMENDATION (KERR COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE)
EXPERIENCE
1. SERVED SEVEN YEARS WITH THE TEXAS STATE GUARD ATTAINING THE RANK
OF CAPTAIN. (801 MILITARY POLICE)
2. SERVED EIGHTEEN MONTHS AS A DEPUTY SHERIFF FOR UVALDE COUNTY.
3. SERVED A LITTLE MORE THAN TEN YEARS WITH KERB COUNTY SHERIFF'S
OFFICE.
4. SERVED APPROXIMATELY TWO YEARS AND SIX MONTHS AS CONSTABLE.
Harley David Belew
1465 Upper Turtle Creek
Kerrville, Texas 78028
739-6882
Personal
My wife, Rebecca (Miss Becky) and I have six children. We've been married twenty eight years.
She grew up in Bowie County. I grew up in Tarrant County. Because of my profession we have
traveled the good old USA. After a few very cold winters up north we headed back to Texas. We
decided to move to Kerrville because we thought it would be a great place to raise our children.
We were right.
Professional
Broadcaster 1975 to Present at KXOL, WBAP, KSBJ, KLDE, KILT, WCNT and others.
I've worked in radio from Corsicana to New York City.
Locally since 1995 at KRVL and currently at KWSP -The Rose
Civic, school, and politics
Speech writing for Diana Denman- Republican Party Harris County and others- 1986
Promoted "Straight Slate" candidates for City Council Houston- 1986
Delegate to Republican National Convention- Houston 1988
Precinct Chairman Montgomery County- 1988
Organized the "Clean Sweep Rally" for congressional term limits Charlotte, NC- 1989
Participated in numerous political debates on college campus, radio, and television
Hosted and co-hosted political talk shows on the CBN and SRN radio networks
Comedy writer/producer for Brian Chase, Randal Terry and Oliver North radio shows
Organized, promoted, and took part in many political rallies and marches in Texas, North
Carolina, Washington DC, California, and New York.
Served as deacon at Believer's Fellowship- Humble, TX
Served as elder at New Hope Presbyterian Church- Binghamton, NY
Member of Grace Bible Chapel for the last twelve years- Kerrville
Assistant Scout Master Troop 1 for the last clever. years- Kerrville
Active as a 4-H parent for the last six years- Kerr County
Endorsed several Kerr County candidates (on radio)- all of whom were elected or re-elected
Promoted local Center Point, Ingram, and Kerrville ISD events in person and on air
Master of Ceremonies at local NRA banquet, concerts, auctions, church events, etc...
Write a weekly column ("Here Goes Harley") for the Hill Country Community Journal
Final Note
I am often called on by friends and others for advice and counseling. I have a good relationship
with everyone I know in county and city government. I attend as many functions as possible in
Kerr County- from pancake suppers to chamber events. I have met a lot of people from all walks
of life here in our county. My kids think I know everybody in the phone book. I don't but, I'rn
working on it.
I love this community and would be proud to serve the people of Kerr County as Justice of
the Peace.
E. Lamar Hodges
Residence-284 Stoney Brook Rd. N., Kerrville, TX 78028 (Precinct 1)
Mailing Address-P.O. Box 291521, Kerrville, TX 78029-1521
Telephone-830-329-5190
Born February 1, 1944 in Comfort, TX. Lifetime resident of Kerr County, Texas
Education:
Elementary and Jr. High School-Center Point ISD
High School-Tivy High School-Graduated in 1961
College-Texas Tech University majoring in Architecture and Accounting
Employment:
Sept., 1966 to May, 1973-beryl E. Beach, C.P.A.
May, 1973-Present-Controller, Grimes Funeral Chapels
May, 1973--Present-Income Tax Preparation & Bookkeeping Service
July, 1996-Present-Trustee, William Pitkin Trust
July, 1997-Present-Executor, Estate of Fae Marie Featherston
:Licenses:
Texas Real Estate Broker
Organizations & Activities:
40 Year member of Rising Star Masonic Lodge at Center Point
40 Year member of Order of the Eastern Star
Member Kerrville Sunrise Lions Club
h'ormer member of Board of Directors of Texas Arts & Crafts Foundation, serving 4 years as
vice president.
Member First United Methodist Church in Center which Great Great Grandmother founded.
Family has been in Kerr County since around 1846. Great Great Grandmother moved to this area
with her 4 children circa 1846. Great Grandfather, Sidney Benner Rees was the first district/county
clerk of Kerr County. Maternal grandfather was pioneer resident of Edwards County.
Married to Jewell Jones Hodges from June 22, 1978 until her death on December 23, 2002.
Extensive experience in financial management as well as working with the public and government
agencies. Experience in preparing budgets and maintaining detailed documentation of transactions
end details. Have dealt with families in a time of bereavement and stress through employment with
runeral home.
Letter of Interest
128 Sun View
Kerrville, Texas 78028
May 21, 2006
Kerr County Commissioners Court
Attn: Buster Baldwin, Commissioner, Pct 1
700 Main Street
Kerrville, Texas 78028
Dear Sir:
Please consider me for the Unexpired term of Justice of the Peace for Pct 1, Kerr
County, Texas position.
You will see listed on the enclosed resume, my background in Law Enforcement is
extensive.
1 am knowledgeable in software, hardware applications and networking.
I have 25 years of police experience, 8 years of which were in command positions
in emergency communications, budget and personnel issues. I will bring
dedication and perseverance to the position. As a resident of Kerr County, I know
the highest level of professionalism is expected.
Please call me at (830) 896-1254 to arrange an interview at your convenience.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely
i e J Paladino
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Michael J. Paladino
128 Sun View
Kerrville, Texas 78028 (830) 896-1254
STATUS:
Date of Birth: June 4, 1943 Age 63
Married 2 Children
I-EDUCATION:
High School - St. Joseph's High School, West New York,
New Jersey 1957-1961
Technical -Teterboro School of Aeronautics, Teterboro:
New Jersey
2 years -Aeronautical Engineering.
Certificate for repair and design of
Airframes and Aircraft Engines. 1962-1964
II-EMPLOYMENT:
01/18/70; Appointed to Palisades Park Police Department,
Bergen County, New Jersey. Uniform Patrol
02/24/83; Promoted to Sergeant of Police. Patrol
Supervisor
05/01/85; Appointed Department Training Officer
06/27/85; Promoted to Lieutenant of Police. Tour
Commander
04/01/87; Appointed CJIS/TAC Communications Officer
Oversee Federal, State, County and Local
Criminal Justice Computer Systems and
Criminal Identification Section, develop
in-house computer systems
09/01/89; Appointed Computer Administrator
01/01!90; Appointed E911 Coordinator, Assistant Emergency
Management Coordinator
Oversee E911 equipment purchasing, (ANI, ALI;
taping devices, PSAP communications and
telephone interface equipment. Initiate city
mapping with New Jersey Bell/Bell Atlantic for
name and number coordination. Training
dispatchers on PSAP operations
12/17/91; Promoted to Captain of Police
03/01/94; Retired from the Palisades Park Police
Department, 24 years 1 month service, 5 years
service credit from State of New Jersey.
Total service 29 years 1 month.
CONTACT: Michael Vietri -Chief of Police
Palisades Park Police Department
Palisades Park, N.J.
Office: 1-201-585-4120
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III-EXPERIENCE:
Working knowledge of IBM PC Networking, IBM RISC 6000
Networking, UNYSIS Networking, TELEX Networking and
APPLE Computers, IBM Printers, TELEX Printers,
Panasonic Printers, HP Printers, Rockwell ANI/ALI equipment,
Lanier and TEAC Recording devices, Motorola Dispatch and
Communications equipment, Motorola mobile terminals,
Centrex phone systems, Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD)
and E911 Interface on S13, DM Data and ALEC in-house
program systems and networking.
Knowledge of NCIC/SCIC (TCIC), NLETS, NJLETS, TLETS,
III, CCH, MARS and REIN Communications. Federal Statues
TITLE 28.
Responsibilities as Terminal Access Controller (TAC)
Officer and E911 Coordinator -purchase all
communications equipment through financial and
budgetary procedures to the communications section,
maintain effective relationships with City, County,
State and Federal Officials (elected and appointed),
same relationships with telecommunication venders and
the private sector. Ability to present written and/or
oral reports to above noted Officials.
Represent the Police Department when making
presentations with respect to E911 and Emergency
Management to various organizations, and agencies.
Responsible for developing education programs for
business, the private sector and the Boards
of Education.
Liaison with the media for the Police Department's
Communication Section.
Develop and reviews budget for the Communication
Section and make recommendations to the Chief of Police
and the City Council
Training of all communications personnel and having all
equipment in working order.
As Captain of Police, had responsibilities to keep
records of Department Overtime, sick leave, vacation
and paid holidays.
Knowledge of Word Perfect, First Choice, WordStar and
Word for windows word processors.
Knowledge of Windows 95, 98, 2000, XP.
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IV-RELATED TRAINING;
03/85; Computer Operations.
Bergen County Police Academy, Mahwah, NJ
02/87; Criminal Justice Computer Operations,
National and State. New Jersey State Police Academy, Sea Girt, NJ
04/88; Police Management (Budget, liability, media
liaison and personnel procedures).
Bergen Community College, Paramus, NJ
05/89; Terminal Control Operations, National and State.
New Jersey State Police Academy, West Trenton, NJ
03/90; E911 liability, procedures and training.
IBM Headquarters, Cherry Hill, NJ
06/90; E911 Operations and liability.
Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ
07/90; E911 purchasing, operating and mapping methods.
Bell Atlantic Headquarters, Paramus, NJ
04/91; Stress Management.
Ramapo, Mahwah, NJ
05/91; Lotus basic and advanced training.
Bergen County Police Academy, Mahwah, NJ
05/91; DOS basic and advanced.
Bergen County Police Academy, NJ
09/91; S13 Computer Systems (CAD and in-house
operations. Geo-Cord mapping procedures.
S13 Headquarters, Nutley, NJ
04/92; Emergency Management procedures.
New Jersey State Police Headquarters, West Trenton, NJ
05/92; DM Data (C-plims) Computer Systems (E911
interface to CAD and in-house operations.
Geo-Cord mapping arid updating procedures.
DM Data Headquarters, Cherry Hill, NJ
09/93; TAC Officer, E911 Coordinator procedures
New Jersey State Police Academy, Sea Girt, NJ
(Certificates available on request)
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V-CERTIFICATIONS:
Certified Police Instructor for Computer and
Communication Operations, NJ Police Training Commission.
Certified Police Firearms Instructor, NJ Police Training
Commission, #697. Recruit, In-service, Small Arms,
Automatic Weapons and Chemical Agent Instructor.
Certified Emergency Management and Hazardous Waste,
Instructor.
Lecturer in Criminal Justice. Certificate awarded by the
United States Department of the Treasury.
Certified Police Radar Instructor.
Certified Motorola Mobile Terminal Instructor
VI-APPOINTMENTS:
Appointed Assistant Range Master -Bergen County Police
Academy - 08/79
Appointed 1st Assistant Range Master -Bergen County
Police - 04/85
Appointed the State and County Firearms Advisory
Board - 05/87
Appointed to the Bergen County E911 and Emergency
Management and Communications Advisory Board - 09/89
Candidate for the FBI National Police Academy,
Quantico, Va.
Appointed E911 and Assistant Emergency Coordinator,
Palisades Park, NJ 01/90
Appointed Domestic Violence and Hazard Waste
Coordinator, Palisades Park, NJ 05/92
VII-MEMBERSHIPS:
New Jersey State PBA Local 45, Silver Card Life Member.
The Honor Legion of the State of New Jersey Police
Departments.
The Honor Legion of the New York City Transit Police
Department.
Bergen County Police Firearm Instructors Association.
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VII-MEMBERSHIPS Cont.
East Bergen Emergency Response Team (ERT/SWAT).
Bergen County DWI Task Force
Regional Law Enforcement Network Instructors Group.
Bergen County Mars Communications Instructor Group.
Associated Public-safety Communications Officers, Inc
(APCO).
International Police Association
VIII-GOALS AND OBJECTIVES:
To fill the Unexpired Term of Justice of the Peace in Precinct 1, Kerr County,
Texas and to bring confidence and respect to the citizens of
Kerr County with regards to Office of the Justice of the Peace.
Respectfully u miffed,
b
Mich el J. P ladino
May 2 006
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IX-REFERENCES:
New Jersey:
Chief Michael P Vietri
Palisades Park Police Department
Office 201-585-4121
Captain Paul Romano (TAC OFFICER)
Palisades Park Police Department
201-670-0020
Theodore Pruesch, Chief of Police
Upper Saddle River Police Department
Headquarters 201-327-2700
Thomas Ripoli, Chief
Fort Lee Police Department
201-592-3500
Leo McGuire, Sheriff
Bergen County Justice Center
(201) 646-2200
TEXAS:
Vance Elliot, JP Pct
Kerr County, Texas
896-4100
Tommy Ryno, Texas Department of Public Safety (Retired)
Kerrville, Texas
792-3385
Ron Vick, Broker -New York Life
Kerrville, Texas
792-4111
Paul Herbert, owner
Power-Tronics Corp.
Kerrville
895-4700