Calhoun County public meetings in 2021

Commissioners Court

The Calhoun County Commissioners Court unanimously approved using RHC COVID-19 Testing and Mitigation Program funds for job retention payments to Memorial Medical Center employees, with guidelines to be provided. The court also approved the annual inmate food services contract with Ben E. Keith, renewed a coastal lease, and handled several equipment and inventory actions. All decisions were unanimous.

• Approved COVID-19 job retention payments for Memorial Medical Center employees (unanimous)
• Approved Ben E. Keith annual inmate food services contract for 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved GLO renewal of Coastal Lease CL960002 Keller Bay (unanimous)
• Declared equipment surplus/salvage for trade-in and removed from Waste Management inventory (unanimous)
• Authorized trade-in of 1993 HYPAC C530-AH for 2014 Bomag BW27RH (unanimous)
• Removed stolen/returned equipment from Constable Precinct 4 inventory (unanimous)
• Transferred Copysync computer/laptop to IT and removed from Constable Precinct 4 inventory (unanimous)
• Declared Motorola XTS 1500 radio as waste and removed from inventory (unanimous)

Commissioners Court

The Calhoun County Commissioners Court met on December 22, 2021, and approved all agenda items unanimously. Actions included adopting changes to the Sick Leave Pool policy, authorizing a lease/purchase for a new truck, renewing an alligator management contract, approving a final plat, and several equipment transfers and declarations. The court also accepted monthly reports and approved budget adjustments and bills.

• Approved Sick Leave Pool policy changes and appointed HR Administrator as administrator (unanimous)
• Authorized Commissioner Hall to sign lease/purchase with Welch State Bank for 2022 Freightliner M2-106 with asphalt distributor (unanimous)
• Approved renewal of contract with Janik Alligators LLC for Green Lake Project alligator management (unanimous)
• Approved final plat of Espiritu Santo Bay Resort (unanimous)
• Approved Business Service Agreement with Infinium Broadband for County Extension Office (unanimous)
• Approved APPRISS (TX VINE) agreement for FY 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved rebidding Lane Road Drainage Improvements Project due to single bid; unopened bid returned (unanimous)
• Declared equipment from Veteran Services as waste; transferred equipment from JP1 to IT, District Clerk to Jail; declared District Clerk equipment as surplus/salvage and waste (unanimous)

Commissioners Court

The Calhoun County Commissioners Court unanimously approved all agenda items, including renewing the jail medical services agreement with Southern Health Partners for 2022, approving a new 60-month postage machine contract with Pitney Bowes, and approving an amended plat for Saltwater Haven No. 2 Subdivision. They also approved several administrative actions, such as rescinding and re-declaring a printer as surplus, vacating a portion of a public alley in Port O'Connor, and accepting various reports and budget adjustments.

• Approved renewal of jail medical services agreement with Southern Health Partners for Jan 1-Dec 31, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved 60-month postage machine contract with Pitney Bowes (unanimous)
• Approved amended plat of Saltwater Haven No. 2 Subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved vacating two tracts of a 20' alley in Block 86, Port O'Connor (unanimous)
• Rescinded surplus declaration of Kyocera printer and approved new maintenance contract (unanimous)
• Approved moving $125 from Petty Cash to Change Fund (unanimous)
• Approved utility easement with Victoria Electric Cooperative (unanimous)
• Approved budget adjustments and bills/payroll (unanimous)

Commissioners Court

The Calhoun County Commissioners Court unanimously approved awarding the Chocolate Bayou Boat Ramp construction bid to Derrick Construction Company, Inc. and authorized using $58,575.00 from GOMESA funds to enhance the project. The court also approved several other items, including a land use lease application, a subdivision plat, a surety bond increase, and various policies. The amended plat for Saltwater Haven No. 2 was tabled until next week.

• Approved authorization for Commissioner Hall to sign GLO land use lease application for Blind Bayou mitigation project (unanimous)
• Awarded Chocolate Bayou Boat Ramp bid to Derrick Construction Company, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved $58,575.00 from GOMESA funds for Chocolate Bayou Boat Ramp project enhancement (unanimous)
• Approved final plat of Jameson Subdivision, Port O'Connor (unanimous)
• Tabled amended plat of Saltwater Haven No. 2 Subdivision until next week
• Approved cancellation of Boggy Bayou Nature Park Improvements bid due to unavailable federal funds (unanimous)
• Approved increase in County Clerk surety bond from $7,000 to $75,000 (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 order setting salaries, appropriations, and policies (unanimous)

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners' Court unanimously approved all agenda items. This included amending the County Vacation Policy so temporary and part-time employees do not earn vacation leave, approving District Clerk Deputy bonds of $39,000 each, and approving a $2,500 credit card for Transport Officer Sarina Bernhart. The Court also authorized Commissioner Behrens to sign a lease for a 2016 Kobelco SK 260 LR excavator from Anderson Machinery, and accepted reports from the County Treasurer and Tax Assessor-Collector.

• Approved amendment to County Vacation Policy section 9.03.04, stating temporary and part-time employees do not earn vacation leave and vacation does not accrue during unpaid leave or on-the-job injury/illness.
• Approved District Clerk Deputy bonds in the amount of $39,000 each per Local Government Code 82.002.
• Approved a credit card for Transport Officer Sarina Bernhart with a $2,500.00 limit.
• Authorized Commissioner Behrens to sign a lease and rental agreement with Anderson Machinery for a 2016 Kobelco SK 260 LR excavator.
• Approved reports from the County Treasurer (September 2021, investment report, quarterly statement of balances) and Tax Assessor-Collector (October 2021).
• Approved necessary budget adjustments.
• Approved bills and payroll for Memorial Medical Center and the County.

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners' Court unanimously approved amendments to the 2021 and 2022 county budgets and entered the order appointing Cynthia L. Mueller as County Auditor for a two-year term. The court also approved multiple annual supply contracts, including for inmate food, fuel, insecticides, and road materials, as well as a $4,000 donation for a K9 vehicle. A resolution establishing a Sexual Assault Response Team was approved, and the court accepted a $33,681 settlement from the Janssen opioid litigation.

• Approved amendments to the 2021 and 2022 county budgets.
• Entered order appointing Cynthia L. Mueller as County Auditor for a two-year term.
• Approved County Deputy bonds of $75,000 each.
• Accepted $4,000 donation for a K9 vehicle for the Sheriff's Office.
• Approved resolution establishing a Sexual Assault Response Team per SB476.
• Awarded annual supply contracts for inmate food, fuel, insecticides, and road materials.
• Approved $230,000 bid for drainage and sewage improvements in Alamo Beach.
• Approved final plats for Port O'Connor subdivisions and library board appointments.

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court unanimously approved a 63-month copier lease, a 2,000-gallon distributor truck purchase, and plans for Boggy Bayou Nature Park Phase 1 improvements, authorizing Urban Engineering to advertise for bids. It also rescinded and replaced a helipad lease with First National Bank in Seadrift, approved budget adjustments, bills, payroll, and reports, and passed on an emergency key holder installation at the library.

• Approved 63-month Kyocera copier lease with Great American Financial Service (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 2,000-gallon distributor truck for Precincts 1 and 2 (unanimous)
• Approved Boggy Bayou Nature Park Phase 1 plans and authorized Urban Engineering to advertise for bids (unanimous)
• Authorized Urban Engineering to release addenda to Boggy Bayou bidding documents (unanimous)
• Rescinded EMS helipad lease with First National Bank in Seadrift (unanimous)
• Approved new EMS helipad lease with First National Bank and authorized Judge Meyer to sign (unanimous)
• Passed on installing emergency key holder at Calhoun County Library
• Approved budget adjustments, bills, payroll, and county office reports (unanimous)

Commissioners Court

The Calhoun County Commissioners Court unanimously approved all agenda items, including issuing a $10,000 credit card to the interim CEO of Memorial Medical Center, upgrading the NetMotion software to a subscription, and submitting applications for hazard mitigation funding. They also approved the official results of the 2021 Constitutional Amendment Election, accepted several donations and payments, and established a Sexual Assault Response Team. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved $10,000 credit card for Memorial Medical Center interim CEO (unanimous)
• Approved NetMotion software upgrade to subscription (unanimous)
• Approved hazard mitigation plan funding applications (unanimous)
• Approved 2021 Constitutional Amendment Election canvass (unanimous)
• Approved Sheriff's Forfeited Property Fund increase of $12,678 (unanimous)
• Accepted anonymous donation for K-9 vehicle (unanimous)
• Accepted $100 restitution from City of Seadrift for Road & Bridge (unanimous)
• Established Sexual Assault Response Team (unanimous)

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court unanimously approved all agenda items, including final plats for the Graham, Bures, Pershall, and Redding subdivisions, a preliminary plat for the Desilos RV Park, a petition to vacate a portion of Polk Avenue, a $3,832.55 settlement for appliance losses, acceptance of $10,900 in insurance proceeds, a mutual aid agreement with Allegiance Mobile Health, an AEP easement and construction agreement for the EMS Center, and election precinct and polling location consolidations. All votes were unanimous with no opposition recorded.

• Approved final plat of Graham Subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat for Desilos RV Park (unanimous)
• Approved final plat of Bures Subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved petition to vacate 0.413-acre portion of Polk Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved $3,832.55 settlement for Port O'Connor Community Center appliance loss (unanimous)
• Approved final plats of Pershall and Redding Subdivisions (unanimous)
• Approved $10,900 in TAC insurance proceeds for power outage damages (unanimous)
• Approved EMS mutual aid agreement with Allegiance Mobile Health (unanimous)

Commissioners Court

The Calhoun County Commissioners Court unanimously approved all agenda items, including nominating Formosa Plastics for Texas Enterprise Project status, authorizing a $102,024 backhoe purchase, reallocating $110,668.49 in American Rescue Funds for EMS equipment, awarding an inmate services contract, and approving the FY 2022 E9-1-1 budget. The preliminary plat for Desilos RV Park was passed without a formal vote.

• Approved Formosa Plastics Enterprise Zone nomination (unanimous)
• Approved $102,024 John Deere backhoe purchase (unanimous)
• Approved $110,668.49 EMS equipment reallocation (unanimous)
• Awarded inmate services bid to Inmate Calling Solutions LLC (unanimous)
• Approved $45,600 insurance proceeds for MMC business interruption (unanimous)
• Approved FY 22/23 Interlocal Agreement with Public Defender's Office (unanimous)
• Approved Lane Road drainage specs and bid advertisement (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2022 E9-1-1 budget (unanimous)

Commissioners Court

The Calhoun County Commissioners Court approved several items, including vacating two lots in Magnolia Beach, approving preliminary and final plats for subdivisions, accepting donations, and approving various contracts and transfers. The Desilos RV Park preliminary plat was tabled for next week. All votes were unanimous with Judge Meyer and Commissioners Hall, Lyssy, and Behrens present.

• Approved minutes of October 6, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Granted bereavement leave to Ron Langford for November (unanimous)
• Approved petition to vacate Lots 4 and 5, Block 3, Tilke and Crocker First Addition, Magnolia Beach (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat of Graham Subdivision (replat of vacated lots) (unanimous)
• Approved final plat of McPeters Subdivision, Alamo Beach (unanimous)
• Tabled preliminary plat for Desilos RV Park to next week
• Approved preliminary plat of Saltwater Haven No. 2, Port O'Connor (unanimous)
• Approved $11,325.40 insurance proceeds check from TAC for Hurricane Nicholas damages (unanimous)

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court unanimously approved several items, including nominating directors for the appraisal district, approving specifications and advertising for the Chocolate Bayou Boat Ramp project, and approving preliminary and final plats for the Janak and Bures subdivisions. The court also approved a grant application for Hog Bayou Improvements, accepted a $20,282.40 check from the City of Seadrift for street work, and authorized the EMS Director to apply for federal funding. All votes were unanimous with all members present except Commissioner Vern Lyssy, who was absent.

• Approved nomination of directors for Calhoun County Appraisal District Board (unanimous)
• Approved specs and contract documents for Chocolate Bayou Boat Ramp project, authorized advertising for bids (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary and final plats for Janak Subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved petition to vacate lots 258-261 of Sunilandings Phase I (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat of Bures Subdivision (replat of vacated lots) (unanimous)
• Authorized grant application to Matagorda Bay Mitigation Trust for Hog Bayou Improvements (unanimous)
• Approved petition to vacate part of Outlots 1 & 4 in Port O'Connor Townsite (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat of Redding Subdivision (replat of vacated outlots) (unanimous)

Commissioners Court

The Calhoun County Commissioners Court unanimously approved specifications and bid packets for four annual supply contracts (fuel, mosquito control insecticides, road materials, and inmate food services) for 2022, authorizing the County Auditor to advertise for bids due November 9, 2021. The court also approved First Responder Affiliation Agreements with the Point Comfort and Six Mile Volunteer Fire Departments, a resolution to apply for the FY2022 Texas Indigent Defense Commission Formula Grant, and resolutions declaring National 4-H Week and Texas Extension Education Association Week. All actions were approved unanimously.

• Approved 2022 fuel supply contract bid packet (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 mosquito control insecticide bid packet (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 road materials and asphalts bid packet (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 inmate food services bid packet (unanimous)
• Approved First Responder Affiliation Agreement with Point Comfort VFD (unanimous)
• Approved First Responder Affiliation Agreement with Six Mile VFD (unanimous)
• Approved FY2022 Texas Indigent Defense Commission grant application resolution (unanimous)
• Approved resolutions declaring National 4-H Week and Texas Extension Education Association Week (unanimous)

Commissioners Court

The Calhoun County Commissioners Court unanimously approved the transition of Judge Hope Kurtz as Judge Pro Tem for Precinct 2, the final plats for the J.M. Turner and Casarez subdivisions, and a contract with Gonzales Contracting for the Six Mile Pier Project using GOMESA funds. The court also approved minutes, reports, budget adjustments, and bills/payroll. Items 10 and 11 (Casarez plat and Green Lake study) were marked as PASS, indicating no action taken.

• Approved minutes of Sept 15 and Sept 22 meetings (unanimous)
• Approved Judge Hope Kurtz as Judge Pro Tem for Precinct 2 JP unexpired term (unanimous)
• Approved final plat of J.M. Turner Subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved proposal #21-054 from Gonzales Contracting for Six Mile Pier Project (unanimous)
• Approved county auditor and extension office reports for August 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved budget adjustments (unanimous)
• Approved bills and payroll (unanimous)

Commissioners Court

The court appointed Judge Hope Kurtz as Judge Pro Tem for the unexpired term of retiring Precinct 2 JP Calvin Anderle, effective October 1, 2021. They approved a contract with Kraftsman LP for playground improvements at Little Chocolate Bayou County Park, renewed a spill prevention contract with AARC Environmental, and authorized a property purchase proposal. They also accepted payments from the General Land Office and City of Seadrift for road work, and approved an insurance proceeds disbursement for winter storm damages.

• Appointed Judge Hope Kurtz as Judge Pro Tem for Precinct 2 JP unexpired term
• Approved Kraftsman LP contract for playground improvements at Little Chocolate Bayou County Park
• Renewed AARC Environmental contract for SPCC planning at Calhoun County Airport
• Authorized Precinct 3 Commissioner to propose purchase of Property ID# 24170 for $51,600
• Accepted $1,000 from General Land Office for Bilge Reclamation Facilities in Seadrift
• Accepted $46,433.55 and $58,255.56 from City of Seadrift for street work
• Approved disbursement of $39,676.70 from TAC insurance proceeds for winter storm damages
• Approved minutes of August 18, 25, September 1, 8 meetings

Commissioners Court

The Calhoun County Commissioners Court approved the bid package for drainage and sewer improvements in Alamo Beach, authorizing G & W Engineers and the County Auditor to advertise for bids, with a pre-bid meeting set for October 7 and bids due October 21, 2021. The court also approved the preliminary plat of the Pershall Subdivision, a TABC permit request for the Calhoun County Fair, the EMS Charity Care Policy, the job description for the County Court-At-Law Administrative Assistant/Court Coordinator, the final plat for the Chocolate Bayou Subdivision, and the deposit of $10,110 in auction proceeds into the Sheriff's Office Vehicle Maintenance account. Additionally, the court declared a printer as surplus, transferred a shredder to the Sheriff's Office, accepted library donations, and declared library items as surplus or waste. The meeting was adjourned at 10:29 a.m.

• Approved bid package for Alamo Beach drainage and sewer improvements (item 9)
• Approved preliminary plat of Pershall Subdivision (item 7)
• Approved TABC permit request for Calhoun County Fair, pending proof of liability insurance (item 8)
• Approved EMS Charity Care Policy and authorized County Judge to sign (item 10)
• Approved job description for County Court-At-Law Administrative Assistant/Court Coordinator (item 11)
• Approved final plat for Chocolate Bayou Subdivision (item 13)
• Approved deposit of $10,110 auction proceeds into Sheriff's Office Vehicle Maintenance account (item 14)
• Declared printer surplus, transferred shredder to Sheriff's Office, accepted library donations, and declared library items surplus/waste (items 15-18)

Commissioners Court

The Calhoun County Commissioners Court unanimously approved amendments to the 2021 county budget, including creating funds for an agreement with Memorial Medical Center and for a Clorox 360 disinfecting machine. The court also approved preliminary plats for the Casarez and Jameson subdivisions in Port O'Connor, and tabled the Infrastructure Development Plan for the Highway 172 RV Park pending further investigation. All other agenda items, including the auditor's salary order, a $300 donation to the Sheriff's Office, and the FY 2022 SAVNS grant contract, were approved unanimously.

• Approved 2021 budget amendments (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat of Casarez Subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat of Jameson Subdivision (unanimous)
• Tabled Infrastructure Development Plan for Highway 172 RV Park
• Approved auditor's FY 2022 salary order (unanimous)
• Approved $300 anonymous donation to Sheriff's Office (unanimous)
• Approved $3,672 Clorox 360 disinfecting machine purchase (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2022 SAVNS grant contract (unanimous)

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court unanimously adopted the 2022 county budget and set the 2021 tax rate at $0.6101 per $100 valuation, combining $0.321 for debt service and $0.5780 for maintenance and operations. The court also approved several other items, including a $36,000 loan to the King Fisher Beach Park fund, an engineering agreement for Memorial Medical Center, and a TxDOT airport maintenance grant.

• Adopted 2022 county budget (unanimous)
• Set 2021 tax rate at $0.6101 per $100 (unanimous)
• Approved $36,000 loan to King Fisher Beach Park Capital Project Fund (unanimous)
• Approved G & W Engineers agreement for Memorial Medical Center roof/HVAC design (unanimous)
• Approved TxDOT airport maintenance grant (unanimous)
• Approved Highway 172 RV Park infrastructure plan (unanimous)
• Accepted $27,043.25 insurance proceeds for totaled vehicle (unanimous)
• Approved surplus/salvage and waste declarations for County Clerk and Memorial Medical Center (unanimous)

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court unanimously approved amendments to the 2021 county budget, set the County Auditor's FY 2022 salary and assistant count, and approved several other items including a $300 donation to the Sheriff's Office, a $3,672 disinfecting machine purchase, and a grant contract. The Infrastructure Development Plan for Highway 172 RV Park was tabled pending further investigation.

• Approved 2021 budget amendments (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2022 County Auditor salary and assistants (unanimous)
• Approved $300 anonymous donation to Sheriff's Office (unanimous)
• Approved $3,672 Clorox 360 disinfecting machine purchase (unanimous)
• Approved Addendum No. 1 to inmate services bid packet (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2022 SAVNS Grant Contract (unanimous)
• Tabled Highway 172 RV Park Infrastructure Development Plan
• Approved Preliminary Plat of Casarez Subdivision (unanimous)

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court unanimously approved a 2021 tax rate of .6101 for the 2022 budget and set public hearings for September 8, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. to adopt the tax rate and the 2022 budget. The court also approved several administrative items, including a county credit card for the County Judge at Law, an audit report, a grant contract, and various equipment and surplus declarations.

• Approved 2021 tax rate of .6101 for 2022 budget (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for 2021 tax rate adoption on 09-08-2021 at 10:00 a.m. (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for 2022 budget adoption on 09-08-2021 at 10:00 a.m. (unanimous)
• Approved county credit card for County Judge at Law Alex Hernandez with $5,000 limit (unanimous)
• Approved amendments to 2021 Salary Order for County Treasurer and EMS stipend (unanimous)
• Approved Independent Audit Report for year ended Dec 31, 2020 (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2022 SAVNS Grant Contract and authorized County Judge to sign (unanimous)
• Approved refund of FEMA DR-4332 overpayment of $342.44 to Texas Division of Emergency Management (unanimous)

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court approved the order for the November 2021 Constitutional Amendment Election, a 1-year maintenance agreement for the Adult Detention Center chiller, and several routine items including minutes, reports, budget adjustments, and bills/payroll. An agreement with G&W Engineers for design of the Memorial Medical Center roof and HVAC was passed without a recorded vote. Two commissioners were absent.

• Approved minutes of August 4, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved order for November 2021 Constitutional Amendment Election (unanimous)
• Approved 1-year maintenance agreement with CFI Mechanical for Adult Detention Center chiller (unanimous)
• Approved county office reports (unanimous)
• Approved budget adjustments (unanimous)
• Approved bills and payroll (unanimous)
• Passed agreement with G&W Engineers for Memorial Medical Center roof/HVAC design (no vote recorded)

Commissioners Court

The Calhoun County Commissioners Court approved the preliminary plat of the JMTurner subdivision, vacated specific outlots in Port O'Connor, approved the final plat of American Townsite Subdivision Tract 1720 Resubdivision No. 1, and declared two ceiling fans as waste. All votes were unanimous. The court also accepted auction proceeds for Memorial Medical Center, approved cash counts, accepted reports, approved budget adjustments, and approved bills and payroll.

• Approved preliminary plat of JMTurner subdivision (unanimous)
• Vacated Outlot 1, Outblock 35 and portion of Outlot 12, Outblock 36, Port O'Connor Townsite Outlots (unanimous)
• Approved Final Plat of American Townsite Subdivision Tract 1720 Resubdivision No. 1 (unanimous)
• Declared two ceiling fans from Port O'Connor Community Center as waste (unanimous)
• Accepted auction proceeds of $958.50 for Memorial Medical Center and issued check (unanimous)
• Approved cash counts from multiple county offices (unanimous)
• Accepted reports from County Auditor, District Clerk, Floodplain Administration, Justice of the Peace Precincts 1 & 2, and Sheriff (unanimous)
• Approved budget adjustments and bills/payroll (unanimous)

Commissioners Court

The Calhoun County Commissioners Court unanimously approved all agenda items, including authorizing up to $1,781,580 for Motorola radios, $196,657 for health insurance, and other expenses paid with American Rescue Plan funds. The court also approved an interlocal agreement with Jackson County for DPS services, directed the chief appraiser not to use the special disaster rate for the voter approval tax rate, and accepted a $75,000 grant for a bariatric ambulance. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved ARPA-funded expenditures: $1,781,580 radios, $196,657 health insurance, $32,503 ambulance remount, $21,849 power load, $36,000 IT backup (unanimous)
• Approved interlocal agreement with Jackson County for DPS services (unanimous)
• Directed chief appraiser not to use special disaster rate for voter approval tax rate (unanimous)
• Accepted $75,000 Johnson Grant for bariatric ambulance (unanimous)
• Authorized EMS director to sign MOU with LifeGift for organ donation referral (unanimous)
• Approved septic service contract with Silverback Septic Solutions for Precinct 2 (unanimous)
• Approved Bio-West consulting agreement for wetland delineation, $3,950 (unanimous)
• Declared Whirlpool refrigerator in Sheriff's office as waste (unanimous)

Commissioners Court

The Calhoun County Commissioners Court unanimously approved a bid packet for inmate telephone, banking, and commissary services for a two-year term starting February 15, 2022, with optional yearly renewals. The court also approved several other items, including accepting auction proceeds, removing sheriff's fleet vehicles, and authorizing a grant application for park improvements. All decisions were unanimous.

• Approved bid packet for inmate phone, banking, and commissary services (unanimous)
• Approved no change to TxDMV optional fees for CY 2022 (unanimous)
• Accepted $20,560 in auction proceeds for Sheriff Vehicle Maintenance (unanimous)
• Acknowledged $9,274 increase in Sheriff's Forfeited Property Fund (unanimous)
• Approved removal of 4 sheriff's fleet vehicles and 1 abandoned vehicle for auction (unanimous)
• Authorized grant application for Olivia Haterius Park improvement project (unanimous)
• Approved $500 contract with Kathy Smartt Grants for park grant application (unanimous)
• Approved final plat for Saltwater Haven Subdivision replat (unanimous)

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court unanimously approved lowering speed limits to 30 and 35 mph in certain Six Mile areas and allowing golf carts per state statute, following a public hearing. The court also approved a 10-year USDA/NRCS lease for office space at $450/month, vacated Tract 1720 in American Townsite, and approved its preliminary plat resubdivision. All other agenda items, including election judge appointments, a FEMA grant application contract, and budget adjustments, were approved unanimously.

• Approved lowering speed limits to 30 and 35 mph in Six Mile areas and allowing golf carts per state statute.
• Approved 10-year lease with USDA/NRCS for office space in County Agriculture Building at $450/month.
• Approved vacating Tract 1720 in American Townsite Subdivision.
• Approved preliminary plat of American Townsite Subdivision Tract 1720 Resubdivision No. 1.
• Approved preliminary plat of Rohe Central, with notation required for shared water well/septic on final plat.
• Approved contract with Smartt Grants to complete FEMA application for excess PAAP.DAC funds.
• Approved accepting $40,767.50 in TAC insurance proceeds for sheriff vehicle damage.
• Approved designating Chief Appraiser to calculate 2021 no-new-revenue and voter-approval tax rates.

Commissioners Court

The Calhoun County Commissioners Court unanimously approved several items, including awarding a contract to Kraftsman LP for playground improvements at Little Chocolate Bayou County Park, closing streets in Port O'Connor for the Lone Star Shoot Out Tournament, and vacating part of a tract in Port O'Connor. They also approved the Kuyrkendall Subdivision final plat, authorized the EMS Director to sign a sewer maintenance contract, and acknowledged receipt of proposed GCRPC bylaw amendments. No action was taken on a request from Black Mountain Energy Storage to lease or purchase land for an energy storage project.

• Approved minutes of June 23 and June 28 meetings unanimously.
• Acknowledged receipt of proposed GCRPC bylaw amendments and authorized County Judge to assent or dissent.
• Approved vacating part of Tract 7 in Port O'Connor unanimously.
• Approved final plat of Kuyrkendall Subdivision in Port O'Connor unanimously.
• Approved road closures for Lone Star Shoot Out Tournament on July 23-24, 2021.
• Authorized EMS Director to sign contract with Hurt's Wastewater Management for sewer maintenance.
• Awarded contract to Kraftsman LP for playground improvements at Little Chocolate Bayou County Park.
• Approved transfer of office chair from Emergency Management to CCEMS.

Commissioners Court

The Calhoun County Commissioners Court unanimously approved vacating Lots 17, 18 & 19 of Saltwater Haven Subdivision in Port O'Connor and approved the preliminary plat for their replat. The court also approved several other items, including new county credit cards, a shoreline protection amendment with matching funds, and a donated metal building for the Port O'Connor Community Center.

• Approved minutes of June 16 and June 23, 2021 meetings
• Changed October 13, 2021 meeting to October 11, 2021
• Raised Jenny McGrew's credit card limit to $3,000 and issued four new $500 cards to Sergeants
• Issued a county credit card to Probation Officer Taquana Houston with a $2,000 limit
• Approved vacating Lots 17, 18 & 19 of Saltwater Haven Subdivision
• Approved preliminary plat of the Replat of Lots 17, 18 & 19 of Saltwater Haven Subdivision
• Approved Amendment 1 for Boggy Nature Park Shoreline Protection and authorized $19,844.80 in matching funds
• Approved final plat of Caracol Lot 43R and preliminary plat of Espiritu Santo Bay Resort

Commissioners Court

The Calhoun County Commissioners Court approved an interlocal agreement with Fort Bend County for postmortem examinations (autopsies), as requested by the Justices of the Peace. The court also accepted the Magnolia Beach Boat ramp project as complete, releasing retainage and approving payment. Additionally, the court accepted Oran Moses' resignation from the Parks Board and appointed Teri Elliot, reappointed Jack Campbell Jr. to the Port of West Calhoun Board, and approved the County Treasurer's report, budget adjustments, and bills and payroll.

• Approved interlocal agreement with Fort Bend County for autopsies
• Accepted Magnolia Beach Boat ramp project as complete and released retainage
• Accepted Oran Moses' resignation from Parks Board and appointed Teri Elliot
• Reappointed Jack Campbell Jr. to Port of West Calhoun Board of Directors
• Approved County Treasurer's report for April 2021
• Approved budget adjustments
• Approved bills and payroll

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court unanimously approved all agenda items, including authorizing the County Judge to sign American Rescue Plan Act documents, extending the Prosperity Bank depository contract for two years, and cancelling all Wal-Mart credit cards. They also approved a road closure for a July 4 fireworks display, a phone system upgrade for Precinct 3, the purchase of a seized vehicle, and declaring a totaled vehicle and surplus items as waste.

• Approved minutes of June 2 and June 9, 2021 meetings.
• Authorized County Judge to sign all American Rescue Plan Act documents.
• Approved two-year extension of Depository Services Contract with Prosperity Bank (Aug 1, 2021 – Jul 31, 2023).
• Approved cancellation of all Wal-Mart credit cards held by departments.
• Approved road closure of lower Haterius Park Lane and one-way traffic on upper part on July 4, 2021 for fireworks display.
• Authorized Commissioner Behrens to sign two-year agreement with LaWard Telephone for Precinct 3 phone system upgrade.
• Authorized Sheriff to purchase 2008 Ford F250 (VIN 1FTSX21588EE36183) for $6,774.89 from Narcotic Forfeiture Account.
• Declared 2020 Chevrolet Tahoe (VIN 1GNLCDED6LR282621) as waste and approved surplus/salvage list from Memorial Medical Center.

Workshop

At a special workshop on June 23, 2021, the Commissioners Court heard a presentation from Texas Association of Counties (TAC) consultants on medical, dental, life, and AD&D plan options for 2021-2022. The court unanimously approved a motion to continue with the original plan and have the county pay the increase in rates. The County Judge was authorized to sign the 2021-2022 Renewal Notice and Benefit Confirmation with TAC.

• Approved continuing with the original insurance plan for 2021-2022, with the county paying the rate increase.
• Authorized the County Judge to sign the 2021-2022 Renewal Notice and Benefit Confirmation with the Texas Association of Counties.

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court unanimously approved guidelines and criteria for granting tax abatements as a business incentive in reinvestment zones for June 25, 2021 through June 24, 2023. It also approved vacating two lots in Caracol Subdivision and the final plat for a re-platted lot, and authorized four commissioners to apply for credit with Con-Metal Concrete Company. The court approved sending seven Sheriff's Office vehicles to auction, with proceeds to be handled at a future meeting, and accepted a land donation and insurance proceeds for fairgrounds damage.

• Approved tax abatement guidelines and criteria for reinvestment zones, June 25, 2021–June 24, 2023
• Approved vacating Lots 43 and 44, Caracol Subdivision
• Approved the Final Plat of Caracol Lot 43R
• Authorized Commissioners Hall, Lyssy, Behrens, and Reese to apply for credit with Con-Metal Concrete Company
• Approved removing seven Sheriff's Office vehicles from fleet and sending them to auction, with proceeds to be addressed later
• Accepted donation of Lots 31 and 32, Block 557, Bayside Beach Highlands from Francis and Ellen Walter
• Accepted insurance proceeds of $2,188.00 and $403.40 for fairgrounds damage and stolen property
• Approved budget adjustments, bills, and payroll

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court unanimously approved moving the effective date of the Formosa Plastics tax abatement agreement to January 1, 2022. They also approved the final plat for Drifters RV Park, CCEMS Rural CE Program charges, an anonymous $100 donation to the Sheriff's office, and routine reports, budget adjustments, bills, and payroll.

• Approved First Amendment to Formosa Plastics tax abatement, moving effective date to Jan 1, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved final plat for Drifters RV Park (unanimous)
• Approved CCEMS Rural CE Program charges (unanimous)
• Accepted $100 anonymous donation to Sheriff's office Motivation account (unanimous)
• Approved May 2021 reports from County Clerk, Floodplain, JPs, Sheriff (unanimous)
• Approved budget adjustments (unanimous)
• Approved bills and payroll (unanimous)

Commissioners Court

The Calhoun County Commissioners Court met on June 2, 2021, and approved all items on the agenda unanimously. This included the County Clerk's Records Archive Plan, preliminary and final plats for Cumpean RV Park and Kellers Landing, a letter of support for La Salle Water Control and Improvement District No. 1A, and several actions related to the Boggy Bayou Nature Park Shoreline Protection Project. The court also acknowledged an increase in the Sheriff's Forfeited Property Fund, declared County Clerk's Office equipment as surplus, accepted reports from county offices, approved budget adjustments, and approved bills and payroll.

• Approved Calhoun County Clerk's Records Archive Plan for 2021-2022 (unanimous)
• Approved Preliminary Plat and Drainage Plan for Cumpean RV Park (unanimous)
• Approved Final Plat of Kellers Landing (unanimous)
• Authorized Judge to sign letter of support for La Salle WCID No. 1A conversion to MUD (unanimous)
• Authorized Commissioner Reese to submit CEPRA grant application for Boggy Bayou Nature Park Phase 2 (unanimous)
• Authorized contract with Kathy Smartt Grants for $500 for grant application (unanimous)
• Authorized commitment letter for $154,000 GOMESA match for Boggy Bayou Phase 2 (unanimous)
• Acknowledged increase in Sheriff's Forfeited Property Fund (unanimous)

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court unanimously approved an amendment to the 2021 Calhoun County budget, with the exclusion of line item #5711. The court also approved preliminary plats for the McPeters, Chocolate Creek, and Caracol Lot 43R subdivisions, as well as the final plat for West Bank Subdivision. A petition to vacate a 3.86-acre portion of Port O'Connor Townsite Outlots was approved. All decisions were unanimous, with Commissioner Joel Behrens absent.

• Approved 2021 budget amendment, excluding line item #5711 (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat of McPeters Subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat and drainage plan of Chocolate Creek Subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat and drainage plan of Caracol Lot 43R (unanimous)
• Approved petition to vacate 3.86-acre portion of Port O'Connor Townsite Outlots (unanimous)
• Approved final plat of West Bank Subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved TAC property insurance renewal for 7/1/2021-7/1/2022 (unanimous)
• Approved donation from Con-Metal Contractors for EMS curb installation (unanimous)

Commissioners Court

The Calhoun County Commissioners Court approved all agenda items unanimously, including FEMA-4586 DR-TX grant terms, preliminary and final plats for the Hurta Subdivision, a petition to vacate lots in Bayview Estates, and the preliminary plat for the Kuyrkendall Subdivision. The court also appointed Liz Zarate to the Parks Board, authorized a GOMESA match for a CEPRA project, and approved insurance proceeds and a vehicle transfer. All votes were 4-0 with Commissioner Joel Behrens absent.

• Approved FEMA-4586 DR-TX grant terms and authorized County Judge to sign (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat of Hurta Subdivision, 5-acre tract in Port Alto (unanimous)
• Approved final plat of Hurta Subdivision, 5-acre tract in Port Alto (unanimous)
• Appointed Liz Zarate to Calhoun County Parks Board (unanimous)
• Authorized County Judge to submit GOMESA match commitment letter for CEPRA project at Swan Point (unanimous)
• Approved petition to vacate Lots 1 and 2, Block 2, Bayview Estates Section II, Port O'Connor (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat of Kuyrkendall Subdivision, replat of vacated lots (unanimous)
• Approved $1,948.22 VFIS insurance proceeds for Port O'Connor VFD brush truck repairs (unanimous)

Commissioners Court

The Calhoun County Commissioners Court unanimously approved bid packages for infrastructure and playground improvements at Little Chocolate Bayou County Park, authorizing G&W Engineers and the County Auditor to advertise for bids. They also approved a development plan for Green Lake Park, authorized a professional services agreement for Boggy Bayou Nature Park Phase I, and approved a grant application for the Swan Point Shoreline Resiliency and Restoration Project. All actions were approved unanimously.

• Approved bid package for infrastructure improvements at Little Chocolate Bayou County Park (unanimous)
• Approved bid package for playground improvements at Little Chocolate Bayou County Park (unanimous)
• Approved development plan steps for Green Lake Park (unanimous)
• Authorized County Judge to sign professional services agreement with Urban Engineering for Boggy Bayou Nature Park Phase I (unanimous)
• Authorized submission of CEPRA grant application for Swan Point Shoreline Resiliency and Restoration Project (unanimous)
• Authorized contract with Kathy Smartt for $750 to prepare CEPRA grant application (unanimous)
• Accepted $1,027.04 check from City of Seadrift for Precinct 4 R&B account (unanimous)
• Declared surplus/salvage equipment from Road & Bridge Precinct 3 and Memorial Medical Center (unanimous)

Commissioners Court

The court unanimously approved canceling all bids for the Magnolia Beach Fire Station Project due to updated Texas General Land Office guidance, returning unopened bids and planning a new bid opportunity. It also approved a final replat in Bayview Estates, accepted an anonymous Sheriff's Office donation, and accepted insurance proceeds for elevator repair and winter storm damages.

• Approved canceling Magnolia Beach Fire Station bids, returning unopened bids (unanimous)
• Approved Final Replat of Lot 10 and Lot 23, Block 4, Bayview Estates, Port O'Connor (unanimous)
• Approved accepting anonymous donation to Sheriff's Office Motivation account (unanimous)
• Approved $27,382 TAC insurance check for Sheriff's Office elevator repair (unanimous)
• Approved $100,000 TAC insurance check for winter storm damages (unanimous)
• Approved declaring Building Maintenance items surplus/salvage (unanimous)
• Approved cash count reports for 16 county offices (unanimous)
• Approved audit reports, County Auditor report, budget adjustments, and bills/payroll (unanimous)

Commissioners Court

The Calhoun County Commissioners Court unanimously approved a $102,000 CMP Cycle 26 grant for the Magnolia and Indianola Beach Pavilions, along with several other items. The court also approved a $240,000 loan from the General Fund to the Grants Fund for the 2020 Operation Stone Garden Grant, and a contract with C.M. Company Auctions to sell county surplus assets online. All votes were unanimous with four commissioners present; County Judge Richard H. Meyer was absent.

• Approved $102,000 CMP Cycle 26 grant for Magnolia and Indianola Beach Pavilions (unanimous)
• Approved $240,000 loan from General Fund to Grants Fund for Operation Stone Garden Grant (unanimous)
• Approved contract with C.M. Company Auctions to list and sell county surplus assets online (unanimous)
• Approved petition to vacate 8.12 acres in Narciso Cavassos Survey (unanimous)
• Approved petition to vacate 5.00-acre tract in Port Alto (unanimous)
• Approved final plat of Hull-Zimmermann Subdivision in Port O'Connor (unanimous)
• Approved closing a portion of Main Street in Port O'Connor on May 29, 2021, contingent on liability insurance (unanimous)
• Approved authorization to participate in 2021 RAC-Needs Assessment for a Stryker Power ProXT Stretcher (unanimous)

Workshop

The Commissioners' Court will hold a special workshop to discuss the revision of subdivision requirements.

• Discussion of subdivision requirement revisions

Commissioners Court

The Calhoun County Commissioners Court unanimously approved the final plat for the Melina Subdivision, authorized the Sheriff to sign an ATF reimbursement MOU, and approved a $26,000 interlocal agreement with Gulf Bend Center. They also prohibited political signs on county property, appointed Jeana Bethany to the Gulf Bend Board, and set a new bid opening date for the Magnolia Beach Fire Station project. All actions were approved unanimously.

• Approved final plat of Melina Subdivision (unanimous)
• Authorized Sheriff to sign ATF MOU for overtime reimbursements (unanimous)
• Appointed Jeana Bethany to Gulf Bend Board of Trustees (unanimous)
• Prohibited political signs on county property (unanimous)
• Approved $26,000 interlocal agreement with Gulf Bend Center (unanimous)
• Set new bid opening for Magnolia Beach Fire Station project for April 29, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved Master Software License Agreement with KnowINK/Hart InterCivic (unanimous)
• Declared old election equipment as waste for trade-in (unanimous)

Commissioners Court

The Calhoun County Commissioners Court unanimously approved a voting system upgrade with ES&S, adopted the EVS 6.1.1.0 voting system, and authorized the County Judge to sign related documents. They also approved resolutions prohibiting employment discrimination and excessive force by law enforcement, accepted an anonymous donation to the Sheriff's Office, and proclaimed Public Safety Telecommunications Week. All decisions were unanimous.

• Approved anonymous donation to Sheriff's Office Motivation Account (unanimous)
• Proclaimed April 11-17, 2021 as Public Safety Telecommunications Week (unanimous)
• Approved resolution prohibiting employment discrimination (unanimous)
• Approved resolution prohibiting excessive force by law enforcement (unanimous)
• Approved stop sign installation at 2nd Street and Polk Avenue, Port O'Connor (unanimous)
• Approved Voting System Upgrade with ES&S and authorized County Judge to sign (unanimous)
• Adopted EVS 6.1.1.0 Voting System and authorized County Judge to sign resolution (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2021 Interlocal Agreement with Gulf Bend Center for $26,000 (unanimous)

Commissioners Court

The Calhoun County Commissioners Court will meet to discuss infrastructure projects and professional service awards. The body will consider actions regarding a TxDOT bridge replacement and improvements to Boggy Bayou Nature Park.

• Temporary Construction Easement for TxDOT bridge replacement on Coloma Road
• Addendum No. 1 for Magnolia Beach Fire Station Project (GLO Contract No. 20-065-064-C182)
• RFQ 2021.04 for engineering, architectural, and surveying services for Boggy Bayou Nature Park Improvements, Phase 1
• Proclamations for Child Abuse Prevention Month and Sexual Assault Awareness Month
• Audit reports for Calhoun County Museum (2020) and County Clerk (2019)

The Calhoun County Commissioners Court approved a temporary construction easement for the TxDOT bridge replacement on Coloma Road, an addendum for the Magnolia Beach Fire Station project, and awarded an engineering contract for Boggy Bayou Nature Park improvements. All decisions were unanimous with four members present (Commissioner Precinct 4 absent).

• Approved temporary construction easement for TxDOT bridge replacement on Coloma Road (unanimous)
• Approved Addendum No. 1 to Magnolia Beach Fire Station project contract (unanimous)
• Awarded RFQ 2021.04 for engineering services to Urban Engineering for Boggy Bayou Nature Park Phase 1 (unanimous)
• Proclaimed April as Child Abuse Prevention and Sexual Assault Awareness Month (unanimous)
• Accepted audit reports for multiple county offices (unanimous)
• Declared 2004 Chevrolet Kodiak and 2013 trailer surplus, sold to City of Port Lavaca for $9,500 (unanimous)
• Approved budget adjustments (unanimous)
• Approved bills and payroll (unanimous)

Commissioners Court

The Calhoun County Commissioners Court will consider appointing a CPA firm for the 2020 financial audit and authorize the closure of Coloma Road. The court will also review appointments for the Memorial Medical Center Board of Managers and a new attorney fee schedule.

• Engagement of Armstrong, Vaughan and Associates, PC for 2020 financial audit at an estimated fee of $48,650
• Authorization to sign TxDOT notification for the closing of Coloma Road @ Draw beginning July 2021
• Reappointment of Rolando Reyes and Jack Wu to the Memorial Medical Center Board of Managers
• Entry of new Court Appointed Attorney Fee Schedule effective March 1, 2021

The Calhoun County Commissioners Court unanimously approved all agenda items at its March 31, 2021 regular meeting. Key actions included engaging Armstrong, Vaughan and Associates for the 2020 financial audit at an estimated fee of $48,650, authorizing a $601,758.06 charity care write-off for CCEMS to receive TASPP funds, and authorizing Commissioner David Hall to sign the GLO beach re-nourishment contract for Magnolia Beach. The court also approved the final plat for Green Lake RV Park and reappointed two members to the Memorial Medical Center Board of Managers.

• Approved $48,650 audit contract with Armstrong, Vaughan and Associates (unanimous)
• Approved $601,758.06 EMS charity care write-off to receive TASPP funds (unanimous)
• Authorized Commissioner Hall to sign GLO beach re-nourishment contract for Magnolia Beach (unanimous)
• Approved final plat of Green Lake RV Park (unanimous)
• Reappointed Rolando Reyes and Jack Wu to Memorial Medical Center Board of Managers (unanimous)
• Approved new Court Appointed Attorney Fee Schedule effective March 1, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved EMS grant application to M. G. & Lillie A. Johnson Foundation for $75,000 (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of 2005 Ford to Sheriff's Office fleet, then to AgriLife Extension (unanimous)

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court unanimously approved amendments to the 2020 and 2021 county budgets, authorized the Elections Administrator to sign a digital quotation for upgrades from Vista Solutions Group, and approved the preliminary plat of the Ramon R. Hernandez Subdivision in Magnolia Beach. The court also approved installing a stop sign at 15th Street and Monroe Avenue in Port O'Connor, accepted the Tax Assessor-Collector's February 2021 report, and approved budget adjustments, bills, and payroll. All actions were approved unanimously.

• Approved 2020 and 2021 budget amendments (unanimous)
• Authorized Elections Administrator to sign Vista Solutions Group digital quotation (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat of Ramon R. Hernandez Subdivision, Magnolia Beach (unanimous)
• Approved stop sign installation at 15th Street and Monroe Avenue, Port O'Connor (unanimous)
• Accepted Tax Assessor-Collector February 2021 report (unanimous)
• Approved 2020 and 2021 budget adjustments (unanimous)
• Approved bills and payroll for MMC, Indigent, and County (unanimous)

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners' Court unanimously approved a $12,000 grant from the Formosa Plastics Environmental Trust for a tire shredding machine shared by all four precincts. They also approved several plats, vacations, and contracts, including the Melina Subdivision preliminary plat and the Uncle Mike's Powderhorn RV Park infrastructure plat. The court accepted a $11,780.89 donation from the Friends of Port O'Connor Library and approved the county audit engagement with Armstrong, Vaughan and Associates at an estimated fee of $48,650.

• Approved $12,000 grant from Formosa Plastics Environmental Trust for a shared tire shredding machine
• Approved resolution accepting the Operation Stone Garden Grant for 2020
• Approved HAVA Election Security Sub-Grant application to Texas Counties
• Approved preventive maintenance renewal contract with ProCare Services for EMS equipment
• Approved vacation of a 3.00-acre tract in Port Lavaca and the Melina Subdivision preliminary plat
• Approved vacation of lots in Turpen Addition and Bayview Estates, plus related replats
• Approved infrastructure development plats for Uncle Mike's Powderhorn RV Park and Sneed Indianola RV Park
• Approved appointment of Alaina Aguirre to the Calhoun County Library Board

Commissioners Court

The Calhoun County Commissioners Court is meeting to consider several agenda items, including a public hearing and potential action on vacating a 2.39-acre tract in Port O'Connor, and approval of a preliminary plat for the Hull-Zimmermann Subdivision. The court will also vote on accepting library donations and declaring surplus items, along with routine matters like approving minutes.

• Public hearing on petition to vacate 2.39-acre tract in Port O'Connor (Outlots 4 and 14, Outblock 27)
• Consider vacating the 2.39-acre tract in Port O'Connor
• Consider approving Preliminary Plat of Hull-Zimmermann Subdivision in Port O'Connor
• Accept list of donations to Calhoun County Library for January 2021
• Declare list of library items as Surplus/Salvage

The Commissioners' Court unanimously approved vacating a 2.39-acre tract in Port O'Connor and the preliminary plat for the Hull-Zimmermann Subdivision. It also approved a Section 3 resident hiring plan for federal grants, declared library items surplus and waste, accepted county office reports, and approved an addendum for engineering services for Boggy Bayou Nature Park improvements.

• Approved minutes of the February 10, 2021 meeting (unanimous).
• Approved vacating a 2.39-acre tract in Port O'Connor (unanimous).
• Approved the preliminary plat of the Hull-Zimmermann Subdivision in Port O'Connor (unanimous).
• Approved steps to promote use of Section 3 residents and businesses for federally-funded grants (unanimous).
• Declared library items as surplus/salvage (unanimous).
• Declared library items as waste (unanimous).
• Approved Addendum No. 1 to RFQ 2021.04 for engineering services for Boggy Bayou Nature Park Improvements (unanimous).
• Approved budget adjustments and bills/payroll (unanimous).

Commissioners Court

The Calhoun County Commissioners' Court unanimously approved keeping the current optional homestead exemption rate. The court also approved appointments of LaDonna Thigpen as Civil Rights Officer and Section 2 Coordinator, rescinded a prior mosquito control award and re-awarded it to Clark Mosquito Control, and approved vacating and replatting properties in Alamo Beach and Olivia. Additionally, the court authorized steps toward an EMS helipad in Seadrift, including a grant application, a $500 payment to Smartt Grants, and a lease agreement with First National Bank.

• Approved continuing the current optional homestead exemption rate.
• Appointed LaDonna Thigpen as Civil Rights Officer and Section 2 Coordinator.
• Rescinded the November 2020 award for Altosid briquets to ES OPCO USA LLC and awarded it to Clark Mosquito Control.
• Approved vacating Lots 1-5, Block 96 and a portion of Alamo Beach Boulevard, and the final plat of the resubdivision.
• Approved vacating a portion of Lots 7-12, Block 40 and all of Block B of the Olivia map, and the final plat of Keller's Landing.
• Authorized applying for a grant for an EMS helipad in Seadrift and approved a $500 payment to Smartt Grants for grant writing.
• Approved a $0/unlimited lease agreement with First National Bank for the EMS helipad site.
• Approved specifications for RFQ 2021.04 for Boggy Bayou Nature Park improvements and appointed a rating committee.

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners' Court approved necessary budget adjustments for the 2020/2021 budget and approved bills and payroll, including for MMC and Indigent funds. All votes were unanimous, with Judge Meyer and Commissioners Hall, Lyssy, Behrens, and Reese voting in favor.

• Approved necessary budget adjustments for the 2020/2021 budget (unanimous)
• Approved bills and payroll for MMC (unanimous)
• Approved bills and payroll for Indigent (unanimous)

Commissioners Court

The Calhoun County Commissioners Court will meet to consider several actions, including appointing members to the Historical Commission and reappointing a Parks Board member. The court will also discuss and potentially vote on requesting state legislators to oppose bills that would limit county officials' speech, and on a resolution against those bills.

• Approve minutes of Feb. 1, 2021 meeting
• Appoint individuals to Calhoun County Historical Commission
• Request Sen. Lois Kolkhorst to oppose SB234
• Request Rep. Geanie Morrison to oppose HB749
• Approve resolution opposing SB234 and HB749; reappoint Steve Dublin to Parks Board; continue TAC HEBP ARTS Program

Commissioners Court

The Calhoun County Commissioners Court will consider several financial actions, including loans to capital project funds, a budget increase for the District Attorney's forfeiture fund, and acceptance of grant and insurance proceeds. The agenda also includes appointments, a subdivision plat approval, and various routine administrative items such as surplus declarations and reports from county offices.

• Loan of $199,619 from General Fund to County Energy TRZ #1 Capital Project Fund
• Loan of $86,280 from General Fund to Boggy Bayou Nature Park Capital Project Fund
• Increase District Attorney's 2021 Forfeiture Fund budget by $1,000
• Appoint Shelby Stockton to Calhoun County Library Board
• Approve Preliminary Plat of Alamo Beach Subdivision, Block 96, Resubdivision No. 1

The Commissioners Court unanimously approved all agenda items, including a $240,000 OSG grant, a renewal agreement with Inmate Calling Solutions, and two internal loans for capital projects. They also approved a preliminary plat for Alamo Beach Subdivision, appointed a library board member, and made several budget and surplus declarations.

• Approved 2020 OSG grant of $240,000 (unanimous)
• Approved renewal of Inmate Calling Solutions contract for 2021-2022 (unanimous)
• Approved $199,619 loan from General Fund to County Energy TRZ #1 Capital Project Fund (unanimous)
• Approved $86,280 loan from General Fund to Boggy Bayou Nature Park Capital Project Fund (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat of Alamo Beach Subdivision, Block 96, Resubdivision No. 1 (unanimous)
• Appointed Shelby Stockton to Library Board (unanimous)
• Approved budget adjustments and bills/payroll (unanimous)
• Declared surplus/salvage items for Precinct 4 and Library (unanimous)

Workshop

The Calhoun County Commissioners' Court is holding a special workshop to discuss tax abatement guidelines with a prospective industrial plant. This is a discussion item only, with no formal action listed on the agenda. The meeting is scheduled for February 10, 2021, at 1 p.m. in the County Courthouse in Port Lavaca.

• Discussion of tax abatement guidelines with prospective industrial plant
• Special workshop of the Commissioners' Court
• Meeting at 211 S. Ann Street, Suite 104, Port Lavaca, Texas

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court unanimously approved all agenda items, including accepting a GLO Coastal Management Program grant for Boggy Bayou Nature Park Phase I and authorizing $28,690 in GOMESA funds for the match. Other approvals included a preliminary plat for Keller's Landing, vacating a 0.775-acre tract in Port O'Connor, and reappointing Charlene Terrell to the Parks Board.

• Approved minutes of January 6, 2021 (unanimous)
• Accepted 2020 Certificate of Completion for District Clerk continuing education (unanimous)
• Approved EMS Field Internship Affiliation Agreement with EMS Training & Education Services (unanimous)
• Acknowledged Sheriff's Forfeited Property Fund increase totaling $9,833 (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat of Keller's Landing in Olivia, Texas (unanimous)
• Declared Precinct #3 equipment as surplus/salvage (unanimous)
• Vacated 0.775-acre tract in Port O'Connor, File No. 2020-03937 (unanimous)
• Reappointed Charlene Terrell to Parks Board through Jan 31, 2023 (unanimous)

Public Hearing

The Calhoun County Commissioners' Court will hold a public hearing and regular meeting on February 1, 2021, to discuss public matters and take action on several items, including an EMS internship agreement, a preliminary plat for Keller's Landing, and declaring surplus equipment. The agenda also includes routine items like approving minutes and accepting a continuing education certificate.

• Approve Field Internship Affiliation Agreement between Calhoun County EMS and EMS Training & Education Services of Victoria, Texas
• Acknowledge increase in Sheriff's Forfeited Property Fund: $2,768.00 (intergovernmental), $6,500.00 (miscellaneous), $565.00 (capital outlay)
• Approve Preliminary Plat of Keller's Landing in Olivia, Texas
• Declare Precinct #3 equipment as surplus/salvage and remove from inventory
• Accept 2020 Certificate of Completion for Continuing Education Hours from District Clerk

Commissioners Court

The Calhoun County Commissioners Court will meet to consider extending administrative pay for employees with COVID-related absences and approving revised Return to Work Guidelines. They will also vote on an interlocal agreement with the Soil & Water Conservation District for $7,750, and authorize Commissioner Hall to apply for a FEMA firefighter grant with 5% matching funds and a $500 grant-preparation fee.

• Extend administrative pay for COVID-related absences
• Approve Revised Return to Work Guidelines for COVID
• FY 2021 Interlocal Agreement with Soil & Water Conservation District No. 345 ($7,750)
• Authorize FEMA FY20 Assistance to Firefighters Grant application with 5% match
• $500 fee to Kathy Smartt for grant preparation

The Calhoun County Commissioners Court unanimously approved extending administrative pay for employees affected by COVID-related absences and adopted revised Return to Work Guidelines for COVID-related absences. The court also approved several routine items, including an interlocal agreement with the Soil & Water Conservation District, a FEMA firefighter grant application, a septic system maintenance contract, a final plat for Texan Properties Subdivision, and various budget and bill approvals.

• Approved extension of administrative pay for COVID-related absences (unanimous)
• Approved revised Return to Work Guidelines for COVID-related absences (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2021 Interlocal Agreement with Calhoun County Soil & Water Conservation District No. 345 for $7,750 (unanimous)
• Authorized Commissioner Hall to apply for FEMA FY20 Assistance to Firefighters Grant with 5% match and $500 fee to Kathy Smartt (unanimous)
• Authorized Commissioner Behrens to sign 2021 maintenance contract with Hurt's Wastewater Management for Pct #3 septic system (unanimous)
• Approved final plat of Texan Properties Subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved 60-month postage rental agreement with Pitney Bowes at $372 quarterly (unanimous)
• Declared EMS telephone system as surplus/salvage and removed from inventory (unanimous)

Workshop

The Calhoun County Commissioners' Court is holding a special workshop to discuss extending administrative leave in 2021 for employees with COVID-related absences, with department heads. This is a discussion item only, not a final decision.

• Discussion of extending administrative leave for COVID-related absences in 2021

Commissioners Court

The Calhoun County Commissioners Court approved all agenda items unanimously, including vacating road portions and lots, approving several final plats, granting a property tax exemption, and authorizing various Port O'Connor events. Items 16, 17, and 26 were passed without recorded votes.

• Approved minutes of Dec 30, 2020 (unanimous)
• Vacated 0.04 acre of Alamo Boulevard, Alamo Beach (unanimous)
• Approved property tax exemption for Lorraine Fabrygel Building (unanimous)
• Approved School Choice Week resolution (unanimous)
• Approved Geigle's Utilities inspection contract (unanimous)
• Vacated Lots 14-15, Block 1, Koinonia Point (unanimous)
• Approved Final Plat of Koinonia Point Resubdivision No. 2 (unanimous)
• Approved Final Plat of Salt Water Haven (unanimous)

Public Hearing

The Calhoun County Commissioners' Court will hold a public hearing on January 20, 2021, to consider a petition to vacate and abandon a 0.04-acre portion of unconstructed public road on Alamo Boulevard in Alamo Beach Townsite. The public may attend and participate. No other business is listed on this agenda.

• Public hearing on petition to vacate and abandon 0.04-acre portion of Alamo Boulevard, Alamo Beach Townsite
• Meeting at 10:00 a.m. in Commissioners' Courtroom, 211 S. Ann Street, Suite 104, Port Lavaca

Commissioners Court

The Calhoun County Commissioners Court will consider several interlocal agreements, including a $200,664 fire protection contract with Port Lavaca, and take action on plat approvals, a road vacation, and a grant application. The meeting also includes routine items like minutes approval and a resolution honoring a former official.

• Interlocal agreement with City of Port Lavaca for fire protection, $200,664.01
• Interlocal agreement with City of Port Lavaca for animal control, $65,000.00
• Interlocal agreements with Senior Citizen's Association ($35,000), Harbor Children's Alliance ($28,500), Crime Stoppers ($1,000)
• Public hearings on vacating a 4.81-acre portion of Outlot 1, Outblock 30, Port O'Connor Townsite, and Lots 14-15, Block 1, Koinonia Point
• Resolution for Texas Parks & Wildlife Recreational Trails Grant for Boggy Bayou Nature Park, Phase II

The Calhoun County Commissioners Court unanimously approved multiple interlocal agreements with the City of Port Lavaca, including $200,664.01 for fire protection and $65,000 for animal control. The court also approved several subdivision plats, grant applications, and budget adjustments. Several items were passed without action, including an inspections agreement and a COVID-19 administrative leave extension.

• Approved FY 2021 interlocal agreement with City of Port Lavaca for fire protection, $200,664.01 (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2021 interlocal agreement with City of Port Lavaca for animal control, $65,000 (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat of Replat of Lots 31-34, Block 1, Swan Point Landing, Seadrift (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat of Texan Properties Subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat of Koinonia Point Resubdivision No. 2 (unanimous)
• Authorized grant application to Texas Parks & Wildlife for Boggy Bayou Nature Park Phase II (unanimous)
• Approved $14,618.96 amendment to 2021 Forfeiture Fund budget for salary supplements (unanimous)
• Approved insurance proceeds of $11,598.38 for Port Lavaca Volunteer Fire Truck repairs (unanimous)

Commissioners Court

The Calhoun County Commissioners Court will hold public hearings on petitions to vacate a 4.81-acre portion of an outlot in Port O'Connor and Lots 14 and 15 in Koinonia Point, then consider approving preliminary plats for The Texas Properties Subdivision and Koinonia Point Resubdivision No. 2. The court will also vote on authorizing the Texas Water Safari to use Bill Sanders Memorial Park for its 2021 finish line and camping.

• Public hearing to vacate 4.81 acres of Outlot 1, Outblock 30, Port O'Connor townsite
• Consider approval of Preliminary Plat of The Texas Properties Subdivision
• Public hearing to vacate Lots 14 and 15, Block 1, Koinonia Point
• Consider approval of Preliminary Plat of Koinonia Point Resubdivision No. 2
• Authorize Texas Water Safari use of Bill Sanders Memorial Park, June 11-17, 2021

Commissioners Court

The Calhoun County Commissioners Court held a special meeting on January 1, 2021, and unanimously approved the bonds for all newly elected and re-elected county officials. The court also administered the oath of office to those officials and held a general discussion of public matters. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved bonds for all newly elected and re-elected county officials (unanimous)