Calhoun County public meetings in 2022

Commissioners Court

The Calhoun County Commissioners Court will meet to discuss several administrative actions, including a county wellness incentive plan and an interlocal agreement. The body will also consider the disposal of surplus radio equipment and the acceptance of a damage payment.

• Approval of a County Wellness Incentive Plan from January 1, 2023, to September 30, 2023
• Second Extension of Interlocal Agreement between Calhoun County and Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority
• Declaration of highlighted radio equipment as surplus for trade-in credit to Motorola
• Acceptance of a $500 payment from Ferrell Gas for damages to leased property on Railroad Street in Seadrift

The Commissioners Court approved several service contracts for 2023, including road materials and mosquito control. The court also accepted a $95,000 GLO grant for hazard mitigation and a $500 payment for property damages.

• Approved contract with Blades Group, LLC for Road Materials (Unanimous)
• Approved contract with ES OPCO USA, LLC dba Veseris for Insecticides for Mosquito Control (Unanimous)
• Accepted $95,000 GLO Contract No. 22-130-019-D846 for Local Hazard Mitigation Planning (Unanimous)
• Approved second extension of Interlocal Agreement with Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority (Unanimous)
• Approved declaring specific radio equipment as surplus for trade-in to Motorola (Unanimous)
• Accepted $500 payment from Ferrell Gas for damages to leased property on Railroad Street (Unanimous)
• Approved FY2023 Texas Indigent Defense Commission Formula Grant Request application (Unanimous)
• Approved bills and payroll (Unanimous)

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court will meet to decide on several contracts, including inmate food services and septic system inspections. The body will also hold a public hearing regarding the vacation of an alley in Magnolia Beach and consider the approval of a subdivision plat in Port O'Connor.

• Public hearing to vacate and abandon 0.009 acres of an alley near 600 Block of N Ocean Drive
• Approval of Final Plat for Jameson Subdivision No. 2 in Port O'Connor
• Annual Supply Contract Agreement for Inmate Food Services for the Adult Detention Facility
• 1-year contract with Geigle’s Utilities for Magnolia Beach Restroom septic system inspections
• Credit limit increases to $5,000 for AgriLife Extension agents

The Commissioners Court approved the vacation of a 0.009-acre alley in Magnolia Beach and awarded the 2023 inmate food services contract to Performance Food Group. The court also approved several credit limit increases for AgriLife agents and appointed two members to the Library Board.

• Approved vacation of 0.009-acre alley in Mallory’s First Addition (Unanimous)
• Approved General Land Office Coastal Lease renewal (Unanimous)
• Approved Final Plat of Jameson Subdivision No. 2 (Unanimous)
• Approved $5,000 credit card for AgriLife agent Hailey Hayes (Unanimous)
• Approved $5,000 credit limit increase for AgriLife agents Emilee Deforest, RJ Shelly, and Karen Lyssy (Unanimous)
• Appointed Noemi Cruz and Karen Lyssy to the Calhoun County Library Board (Unanimous)
• Awarded 2023 Inmate Food Services contract to Performance Food Group (Unanimous)
• Approved bills and payroll (Unanimous)

Public Hearing

The Calhoun County Commissioners’ Court will hold a public hearing regarding a petition to vacate and abandon a portion of an unconstructed alley. The request concerns a 0.009-acre area in Mallory’s First Addition to Magnolia Beach.

• Petition to vacate 0.009 acre alley abutting 9th street near 600 Block of N Ocean Drive
• Property owners identified as Nam Pham and My La

Commissioners Court

The Calhoun County Commissioners Court held a special workshop on December 19, 2022, to discuss replacing the current educational building at the Calhoun County Fair Grounds with a new structure. The agenda included a provision to consider and take necessary action on the items discussed, though no specific decisions or dollar amounts were listed in the notice.

• Discussion regarding replacing the current Educational Building at the Calhoun County Fair Grounds with a new building

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court will consider approving several vendor contracts for 2023 services including mosquito control and road materials. The body will also review payments and change orders for hurricane rehabilitation projects at Magnolia Beach and Indianola Fishing Piers.

• Contracts for insecticides (Bid 2023.01) with Adapco, LLC, Clarke Mosquito Control Products, Inc., Rentokil North America INC, and ES OPCO USA LLC
• Contracts for Asphalts, Oils and Emulsions (Bid 2023.02) with Cleveland Asphalt Products, Inc., Martin Asphalt Company, and P Squared Emulsion Plants, LLC
• Contracts for Road Materials (Bid 2023.03) with multiple vendors including Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC and Midtex Materials, LLC
• Pay estimate of $28,098.00 for Shirley & Sons Construction Co., Inc. for the Magnolia Beach and Indianola Fishing Piers Hurricane Nicholas Rehabilitation Project
• New 457(b) employee plan with VOYA

The Commissioners Court unanimously approved annual supply contracts for insecticides, asphalts, and road materials for 2023. The court also authorized payments and a change order for the Magnolia Beach and Indianola Fishing Piers rehabilitation project.

• Approved 2023 insecticide contracts for Adapco, LLC, Clarke Mosquito Control Products, Inc., Rentokil North America INC, and ES OPCO USA LLC (Unanimous)
• Approved 2023 asphalt, oils, and emulsions contracts for Cleveland Asphalt Products, Inc., Martin Asphalt Company, and P Squared Emulsion Plants, LLC (Unanimous)
• Approved 2023 road materials contracts for seven bidders including Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC and Midtex Materials, LLC (Unanimous)
• Approved $28,098.00 payment to Shirley & Sons Construction Co., Inc. for fishing piers rehabilitation (Unanimous)
• Approved Change Order No. 1 for the Magnolia Beach and Indianola Fishing Piers project (Unanimous)
• Approved new 457(b) employee plan with VOYA (Unanimous)
• Approved public right of way easement from Brian K. and Blan M. Willoughby (Unanimous)
• Approved contract extension with Janik Alligators LLC for Green Lake Project (Unanimous)

Commissioners Court

The Calhoun County Commissioners Court will meet to review several service contracts and interlocal agreements. The body will consider approvals for engineering, forensic, and medical services. One item involves a ceremonial declaration for a local resident.

• Contract with G&W Engineers for the ARP Combined Dispatch Building
• Interlocal Agreement with Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences for postmortem examinations
• Renewal of Health Services Agreement with Southern Health Partners, Inc. for inmate medical care
• Contract extension with Janik Alligators LLC for Green Lake Project Alligator Management and Nuisance Control
• Declaration of December 8, 2022 as Dan Heard Day

The Commissioners Court approved several service contracts, including engineering for a new dispatch building and medical care for inmates. The court also established the 2023 salary and policy order and declared December 8, 2022, as Dan Heard Day.

• Approved $300,000 contract with G&W Engineers for ARP Combined Dispatch Building (Unanimous)
• Approved Interlocal Agreement with Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences for postmortem examinations (Unanimous)
• Declared December 8, 2022, as Dan Heard Day (Unanimous)
• Approved Health Services Agreement renewal with Southern Health Partners, Inc. for inmate medical care (Unanimous)
• Approved contract extension with Janik Alligators LLC for Green Lake Project Alligator Management (Pass)
• Approved 2023 Order for maximum salaries, appropriations, and personnel policies (Unanimous)
• Authorized EMS Director to complete credit application for Austin Hardware & Supply (Unanimous)
• Approved budget adjustments, bills, and payroll (Unanimous)

Workshop

The Calhoun County Commissioners' Court is holding a special workshop to hear a proposed project overview from Union Carbide Corporation (Dow). The discussion will cover the project's location, zoning requirements, and a tax abatement application, including anticipated capital investment, full-time employee count, and project timing. No decisions are listed on the agenda; this is a discussion item only.

• Union Carbide Corporation (Dow) proposed project overview
• Zoning requirements discussion
• Tax abatement application
• Anticipated capital investment
• Anticipated full-time employee count

Commissioners Court

The Calhoun County Commissioners' Court is holding a special workshop. The body will discuss state projects in Calhoun County with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT).

• Discussion with TxDOT regarding state projects in Calhoun County

Workshop

The Commissioners’ Court is meeting to discuss a proposal from a researcher to develop an app. The app is intended to predict road flooding 6 to 12 hours before an event occurs.

• Discussion of app for predicting road flooding 6–12 hours in advance

Commissioners Court

The Calhoun County Commissioners Court will meet to review subdivision plats and construction plans. The body will also consider contract extensions for nuisance control and equipment leases.

• Contract extension with Janik Alligators LLC for Green Lake Project Alligator Management and Nuisance Control
• 5-year lease agreement with Dewitt Poth & Son for a Kyocera 3655idn printer/copier/fax/scanner
• Approval of Preliminary Plat and Construction Plans for Puesta De Sol Subdivision
• Installation of a stop sign at 2nd Street and Madison Avenue in Port O'Connor
• Report from Memorial Medical Center

The Commissioners Court approved construction plans and a preliminary plat for the Puesta De Sol Subdivision. The court also authorized a contract for the Boggy Bayou Nature Park Improvements and approved several stop sign installations in Port O'Connor.

• Approved Preliminary Plat of Puesta De Sol Subdivision (Unanimous)
• Approved Construction Plans of Puesta De Sol Subdivision (Unanimous)
• Approved contract with Shirley & Sons Construction Co., Inc. for Boggy Bayou Nature Park Improvements (Unanimous)
• Approved stop sign installation at 2nd Street and Madison Avenue in Port O'Connor (Unanimous)
• Approved stop sign installation at Monroe Avenue and Washington Boulevard in Port O'Connor (Unanimous)
• Approved 5-year printer/copier lease with Dewitt Poth & Son (Unanimous)
• Approved October 2022 reports from Extension Office and Tax Assessor-Collector (Unanimous)
• Approved budget adjustments, bills, and payroll (Unanimous)

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court will hold a public hearing and consider amendments to the 2022 and 2023 county budgets. The body will also review several contracts for inmate services and shoreline restoration projects.

• Public hearing and action to amend 2022 and 2023 Calhoun County budgets
• Request by Memorial Medical Center to draw $3,000,000 from a Line of Credit for QIPP IGT payment
• Authorization of up to $130,000 in GOMESA funds for playground equipment at Bill Sanders Memorial Park
• Approval of the Final Plat of the Crisp Subdivision
• Renewal of Health Services Agreement with Southern Health Partners, Inc. for inmate medical care

The Commissioners Court approved most proposed amendments to the 2022 and 2023 budgets. Other key actions included approving a subdivision plat, authorizing park equipment purchases, and renewing inmate medical services.

• Approved 2022 budget amendments except numbers 6163 and 6164 (Unanimous)
• Approved 2023 budget amendments except numbers 6180, 6181, 6182, 6183, and 6188 (Unanimous)
• Approved Final Plat of the Crisp Subdivision (Unanimous)
• Authorized up to $130,000 in GOMESA funds for Bill Sanders Memorial Park playground equipment (Unanimous)
• Approved renewal of Health Services Agreement with Southern Health Partners, Inc. for inmate medical care (Pass)
• Approved $3,000,000 line of credit draw for Memorial Medical Center QIPP IGT payment (Unanimous)
• Approved refund of $24,529.49 overpayment to Texas Division of Emergency Management (Unanimous)
• Approved increasing Calhoun County Library credit card limit to $10,000 (Unanimous)

Public Hearing

The Calhoun County Commissioners' Court will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2023 budget. The meeting is scheduled for November 23, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. in the Commissioners' Courtroom in Port Lavaca. No specific budget figures or details are included in the agenda text.

• Public hearing on proposed 2023 budget
• Meeting at Commissioners' Courtroom, Port Lavaca
• Notice posted at Calhoun County Courthouse, 211 South Ann Street

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court will consider awarding bids for road materials, asphalts, oils, emulsions, and insecticides for 2023. The body is also reviewing a health services agreement for inmate medical care and FEMA project certifications.

• Bids for Insecticides for Mosquito Control (Bid 2023.01)
• Bids for Asphalts, Oils and Emulsions (Bid 2023.02) and Road Materials (Bid 2023.03)
• Renewal of Health Services Agreement with Southern Health Partners, Inc. for inmate medical care
• Acceptance of $1,566.40 donation from Law Enforcement Partners to the Sheriff's Office
• Invoice payment of $500.00 to Kathy Smartt for FEMA fund request preparation

The Commissioners Court unanimously approved several vendor bids for road materials and mosquito control, accepted multiple grants, and nominated Mike Johnson to the Appraisal District Board. The court also authorized vehicle transfers and approved the 2022 General Election results.

• Approved nomination of Mike Johnson to the Calhoun County Appraisal District Board (Unanimous)
• Approved FY 2023 SAVNS Grant Contract (Unanimous)
• Accepted $8,162.00 grant from Golden Crescent Regional Advisory Council (Unanimous)
• Awarded mosquito control bids to Target Specialty Products and Veseris (Unanimous)
• Awarded all low bids for Asphalts, Oils, Emulsions, and Road Materials (Unanimous)
• Approved transfer of 2020 Toyota Tacoma to District Attorney's Office (Unanimous)
• Approved transfer of 2010 Lincoln to Port Lavaca Police Department (Unanimous)
• Approved 2022 General Election Canvass Report (Unanimous)

Commissioners Court

The Calhoun County Commissioners Court will decide on several final subdivision plats and a bid for the Boggy Bayou Nature Park Improvements. The body will also consider fee updates for on-site sewage facilities and an interlocal agreement for postmortem examinations.

• Final Plats for Crisp Subdivision and Coyote Trails Subdivision
• Bid award for Boggy Bayou Nature Park Improvements, Phase 1
• Proposed fee increase for 2009 On-Site Sewage Facility (OSSF) order from $34.00 to $80.00
• Interlocal Agreement with Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences for postmortem examinations
• Public hearing on Petition to Vacate Lots 41 and 42, Caracol Subdivision

The Commissioners Court awarded a bid to Shirley and Sons, Inc. for Boggy Bayou Nature Park Improvements. The court also approved multiple subdivision plats and updated fees for On-Site Sewage Facility orders. Several financial deposits and interlocal agreements were approved unanimously.

• Awarded Boggy Bayou Nature Park Improvements Phase 1 bid to Shirley and Sons, Inc. (Unanimous)
• Approved Final Plat of Coyote Trails Subdivision (Unanimous)
• Approved Petition to Vacate Lots 41 and 42, Caracol Subdivision (Unanimous)
• Approved Final Plat of Caracol Lot 41R (Unanimous)
• Updated 2009 On-Site Sewage Facility (OSSF) fees from $34.00 to $80.00 (Unanimous)
• Approved Interlocal Agreement with Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences (Unanimous)
• Approved MF6 Field Agreement with Texas Agrilife Extension Service (Unanimous)
• Authorized deposit of $99.50 from online auction to Precinct 3 Road & Bridge account (Unanimous)

Commissioners Court

The Calhoun County Commissioners Court will consider several actions, including a new order regulating political and advertising signs on county property, a $255,279 excavator purchase, a construction contract for hurricane rehabilitation, and use of GOMESA funds for a water well. They will also vote on removing the county COVID policy, amending the tuition assistance policy, and other routine matters.

• Order regulating placement of political and advertising signs on county-owned property
• Authorize purchase of Volvo EWR130 Wheeled Excavator from ROMCO Equipment Co. for $255,279, financed through Welch State Bank
• Contract with Shirley and Sons Construction for Magnolia Beach and Indianola Fishing Piers Hurricane Nicholas Rehabilitation Project
• Use GOMESA funds to pay approximately $16,000 to Critendon Well Service for new water well at Little Chocolate Bayou Park
• Remove and nullify Calhoun County COVID Policy, but quarantine leave remains for peace officers, detention officers, and emergency technicians

The Commissioners Court unanimously approved the purchase of a Volvo wheeled excavator and a contract for fishing pier rehabilitation. The court also passed an order regulating political and advertising signs on county property and nullified the county COVID policy.

• Approved purchase of Volvo EWR130 Wheeled Excavator from ROMCO Equipment Co. for $255,279.00 (Unanimous)
• Approved $80,000 contract with Shirley and Sons Construction Company for Magnolia Beach and Indianola Fishing Piers rehabilitation (Unanimous)
• Approved order regulating political and advertising signs on county-owned property (Unanimous)
• Approved use of GOMESA funds to pay Critendon Well Service for water well at Little Chocolate Bayou Park (Unanimous)
• Approved placement of 'Development Permits Required' street signs in populated areas (Unanimous)
• Approved cost estimate for jail roof to apply for FEMA excess funds (Unanimous)
• Approved amended Tuition Assistance Policy and Payment for Enrollment form (Unanimous)
• Approved removal and nullification of Calhoun County COVID Policy (Unanimous)

Commissioners Court

The Calhoun County Commissioners Court will meet to review the proposed FY 2023 budget for the E9-1-1 Emergency Communication District. The body will also consider a utility easement and the sale of surplus items from R & B Precinct 3.

• Proposed FY 2023 budget for Calhoun County E9-1-1 Emergency Communication District
• Sale, Bill of Sale, and Utility Easement with South Central Calhoun County Water Control Improvement District #1
• Declaration of R & B Precinct 3 items as Surplus/Salvage for auction
• Revised Kofile proposal for preservation and archival imaging of historical records

The Commissioners Court unanimously approved the FY 2023 budget for the E9-1-1 Emergency Communication District and a utility easement for the South Central Calhoun County Water Control Improvement District #1. Other actions included approving a historical records imaging proposal and a fuel contract extension.

• Approved South Central Calhoun County Water Control Improvement District #1 sale and utility easement (Unanimous)
• Approved FY 2023 budget for Calhoun County E9-1-1 Emergency Communication District (Unanimous)
• Approved $25,071.45 Kofile proposal for historical records preservation and imaging (Unanimous)
• Approved fuel contract extension with New Distributing Company, Inc. for Jan 1, 2023 - Dec 31, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved RFQ 2022.08 for Combined Dispatch Building engineering, architectural and surveying services (Unanimous)
• Declared R&B Precinct 3 RCP culverts as surplus/salvage for auction (Unanimous)
• Declared County Clerk's Office items as waste (Unanimous)
• Approved September 2022 Tax Assessor-Collector report, budget adjustments, and payroll (Unanimous)

Commissioners Court

The Calhoun County Commissioners Court will meet to discuss infrastructure and land development approvals. The body will consider a traffic study for Port O’Connor and a rental agreement for machinery.

• Proposal with G & W Engineers, Inc. for a traffic study in Port O’Connor, Texas
• Infrastructure Development Plat for D & T River Properties IDP
• Preliminary Plat of Caracol Lot 41R
• Lease & Rental Agreement with Anderson Machinery for a Bomag BW 151AD-5 Roller
• Proclamation declaring November 2022 as National Hospice and Palliative Care Month

The Calhoun County Commissioners Court approved a $500,000 loan from the General Fund to the CDBG-DR infrastructure Capital Project Fund and another $500,000 loan to the CDBG-MIT infrastructure Capital Project Fund. They also approved a $10,000 traffic study in Port O'Connor, an infrastructure development plat for D&T River Properties, and a preliminary plat for Caracol Lot 41R. All votes were unanimous with four commissioners present; the County Judge was absent.

• Approved $500,000 loan from General Fund to CDBG-DR infrastructure Capital Project Fund (unanimous)
• Approved $500,000 loan from General Fund to CDBG-MIT infrastructure Capital Project Fund (unanimous)
• Approved $10,000 traffic study proposal with G&W Engineers in Port O'Connor (unanimous)
• Approved Infrastructure Development Plat for D&T River Properties IDP (unanimous)
• Approved Preliminary Plat of Caracol Lot 41R (unanimous)
• Authorized Commissioner Reese to sign lease/rental agreement with Anderson Machinery for a Bomag roller (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment No. 1 for Green Lake Breach Repair contract, extending period with no funding change (unanimous)
• Approved application for Opioid Abatement Trust Funds (unanimous)

Commissioners Court

The Calhoun County Commissioners Court will consider a proposal for engineering and construction of a bridge replacement on Brighton Road. The body will also review fund acceptance for Precinct 4 and EMS service agreements.

• Proposed $47,200 engineering fee and $215,000 construction cost for the first wooden bridge on Brighton Road
• Acceptance of $31,778.10 from C. M. Company Auctions for Precinct 4 R & B Machinery & Equipment account
• Agreement Amendment with PHI for Calhoun County EMS
• Credit application for Quadmed to purchase EMS supplies
• Access and Utility Easement Agreement with Black Mountain Energy

The Commissioners Court unanimously approved a $47,200 engineering contract with CivilCorp to replace the first wooden bridge on Brighton Road, with an estimated construction cost of $215,000 using GOMESA funds. The court also accepted $31,778.10 in auction proceeds for Precinct 4 equipment, authorized the EMS director to extend an air medical transport agreement with PHI through May 2025, and approved a credit application with Quadmed for supplies. An access and utility easement with Black Mountain Energy Storage II, LLC was approved, and the court accepted monthly reports from county offices, approved budget adjustments, and approved bills and payroll.

• Approved $47,200 engineering contract with CivilCorp for Brighton Road bridge replacement (unanimous)
• Accepted $31,778.10 from C.M. Company Auctions into Precinct 4 equipment account (unanimous)
• Authorized EMS director to sign PHI agreement amendment extending air medical transport through May 2025 (unanimous)
• Authorized EMS director to complete Quadmed credit application for supplies (unanimous)
• Approved access and utility easement with Black Mountain Energy Storage II, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved $500 grant services contract with Kathy Smartt for FEMA excess funds application (unanimous)
• Accepted monthly reports from Floodplain Administration, five JP offices, and Sheriff's Office (unanimous)
• Approved budget adjustments and bills/payroll (unanimous)

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court will hold a public hearing and vote on vacating specific lots and portions of Alamo Beach Boulevard. The body will also consider approving a preliminary plat for the Crisp Subdivision and an easement agreement with Black Mountain Energy.

• Public hearing and action on Petition to Vacate Lots 10 and 11 in Block 41 and portions of Alamo Beach Boulevard
• Approval of Preliminary Plat for the CRISP SUBDIVISION
• Access and Utility Easement Agreement with Black Mountain Energy
• Bid packets for 2023 annual supply contracts for insecticides, asphalts/oils/emulsions, and road materials
• Acceptance of a $500 donation from Robert E. and Margaret R Clegg for The Port Lavaca Shrimp Fishery Historical marker

The court approved a petition to vacate Lots 10 and 11 in Block 41 and a portion of Alamo Beach Boulevard, then approved the preliminary plat for the Crisp Subdivision replat of that same property. Both actions were unanimous. The court also approved bid packets for mosquito control insecticides, asphalt/oils/emulsions, and road materials for 2023, and authorized the county auditor to advertise for bids. An access and utility easement agreement with Black Mountain Energy was passed without action.

• Approved petition to vacate Lots 10 & 11, Block 41 and part of Alamo Beach Blvd (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat of Crisp Subdivision replat (unanimous)
• Approved bid packet for insecticides for mosquito control, Bid 2023.01 (unanimous)
• Approved bid packet for asphalts, oils and emulsions, Bid 2023.02 (unanimous)
• Approved bid packet for road materials, Bid 2023.03 (unanimous)
• Accepted $500 donation for Port Lavaca Shrimp Fishery historical marker (unanimous)
• Authorized auction sale of 7 vehicles from Sheriff's fleet and abandoned/seized vehicles (unanimous)
• Approved monthly reports from County Treasurer, Extension Service, and Tax Assessor-Collector (unanimous)

Commissioners Court

The Calhoun County Commissioners Court will discuss the formation of a county-wide drainage district and the cancellation of a bid for the Magnolia Beach Fire Station. The body will also consider several land plat approvals and infrastructure improvements for local parks.

• Authorization of legal services with Roberts, Odefey, Witte & Wall, LLP for a county-wide drainage district
• Cancellation of the Magnolia Beach Fire Station bid due to costs exceeding Texas General Land Office funds
• Approval of $40,000 in GOMESA funds for Olivia Haterius Park infrastructure
• Public hearing and action on a petition to vacate 44.73 acres in the Valentine Garcia Survey
• Approval of Final Plats for the Garza Subdivision and Garcia Subdivision

The Commissioners Court unanimously approved a resolution calling for additional measures to secure the border and protect communities. They also cancelled the Invitation to Bid for the Magnolia Beach Fire Station because all bids exceeded available GLO funds. Other actions included approving a resolution on CDBG-MIT distribution, authorizing legal services for a drainage district, and approving plats for several subdivisions.

• Approved resolution calling for additional border security measures (unanimous)
• Cancelled Invitation to Bid for Magnolia Beach Fire Station due to bids exceeding available funds (unanimous)
• Approved resolution on CDBG-MIT distribution method by GCRPC (unanimous)
• Authorized County Judge to sign engagement letter for legal services on county-wide drainage district (unanimous)
• Approved petition to vacate 44.73 acres in Valentine Garcia Survey (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat of Coyote Trails Subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved $40,000 in GOMESA funds as match for CMP grant at Olivia Haterius Park (unanimous)
• Approved installation of stop sign at 6th & Monroe Street in Port O'Connor (unanimous)

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The Commissioners Court will review a service proposal from Frontier Communications and a bid for the Magnolia Beach and Indianola Fishing Piers Hurricane Nicholas Rehabilitation Project. The body will also consider specifications for engineering and architectural services for a Combined Dispatch Building using American Rescue Plan funds.

• Proposal for services from Frontier Communications
• RFQ 2022.08 for Engineering, Architectural and Surveying Services for the Combined Dispatch Building
• Bid award for Magnolia Beach (21* Street) and Indianola Fishing Piers Hurricane Nicholas Rehabilitation Project
• Payment to Clarke Mosquito Control Products Inc. for Altosid XR Briquets
• Deposit of $61,140.40 from 7/28/2022 Auction to Road & Bridge, Precinct 2

The Calhoun County Commissioners Court approved a proposal for communications services from Frontier Communications, awarded a bid for hurricane rehabilitation of two fishing piers to Shirley and Son's, and authorized the RFQ process for engineering services for a new Combined Dispatch Building. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Frontier Communications services proposal (unanimous)
• Approved RFQ packet for Combined Dispatch Building engineering services (unanimous)
• Awarded Magnolia Beach and Indianola Fishing Piers Hurricane Nicholas Rehabilitation bid to Shirley and Son's (unanimous)
• Approved payment to Clarke Mosquito Control for Altosid XR Briquets (unanimous)
• Approved deposit of $61,140.40 from July 2022 auction to Road & Bridge Precinct 2 account (unanimous)
• Approved installation of a stop sign at 5th Street and Main Street in Port O'Connor (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of items from District Attorney's Office inventory to Sheriff's Office inventory (unanimous)
• Approved monthly reports, budget adjustments, and bills/payroll (unanimous)

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court will hold public hearings on vacating a parcel of Elizabeth Street and exchanging real property with Cecil and Pamela Valka. The body will also review a TxDOT airport maintenance grant and a subdivision plat.

• Public hearing to vacate a 0.069-acre parcel on Elizabeth Street in Bayside Beach Subdivision
• Property exchange with Cecil U. Valka and Pamela R. Valka for lots in Bayside Beach
• TxDOT Grant for Routine Airport Maintenance Program (Project No. M2313PTLA)
• Preliminary Plat of the Garcia Subdivision (3.9 acres)
• Grant application for Swan Point bulkhead improvements with a $500.00 fee

The court approved a property exchange with Cecil and Pamela Valka for lots in Bayside Beach, finding equal value, and vacated a 0.069-acre portion of Elizabeth Street in Bayside Beach Subdivision. They also moved the October 5 meeting to October 3 for a conference, accepted a TxDOT airport maintenance grant, and approved the Garcia Subdivision preliminary plat. All decisions were unanimous.

• Approved moving the October 5, 2022 Commissioners' Court meeting to October 3, 2022 to allow attendance at the County Judges and Commissioners Association conference.
• Approved vacating a 0.069-acre parcel of Elizabeth Street between Blocks 111 and 112 of Bayside Beach Subdivision, Unit 2.
• Approved exchanging real property with Cecil U. and Pamela R. Valka for lots in Bayside Beach, finding equal value, and authorized the County Judge to sign the Deed of Exchange.
• Approved a Texas Department of Transportation Grant for Routine Airport Maintenance Program (TxDOT Project No. M2313PTLA) and authorized all appropriate signatures.
• Approved the Preliminary Plat of the Garcia Subdivision (a replat of 3.9 acres out of 159.66 acres in the Manuel Lopez Survey).
• Approved authorizing Kathy Smartt with Smartt Grants to submit a grant application to Matagorda Bay Mitigation Trust for bulkhead improvements at Swan Point for a $500 fee.
• Approved authorizing Commissioner Reese to sign a grant application to Matagorda Bay Mitigation Trust for bulkhead improvements at Swan Point.
• Approved an order from District Judges setting salaries of the County Auditor and Assistants for fiscal year 2023 and approving the number of assistants.

Public Hearing

The Commissioners’ Court will hold public hearings regarding a petition to vacate a small parcel of land and a real property exchange with Cecil U. Valka and Pamela R. Valka. The court will determine if the exchanged tracts are of equal value.

• Petition to vacate a 0.069-acre parcel on Elizabeth Street in the Bayside Beach Subdivision
• Property exchange between Calhoun County and Cecil U. Valka and Pamela R. Valka involving lots in Block 20, Bayside Beach

Workshop

The Commissioners’ Court will hold a special workshop to discuss all aspects of establishing a county-wide drainage district. The body will consider and take necessary action on the items discussed during the session.

• Discussion and potential action on establishing a county-wide drainage district

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court will hold public hearings to consider adopting the 2023 county budget and the 2022 tax rates. The body will also review land vacations, a subdivision plat, and several infrastructure contracts.

• Public hearings on the 2023 Calhoun County budget and 2022 tax rates
• Agreement with Urban Engineering for Hog Bayou Public Boat Ramp Bulkhead for $34,275
• Closing of Magnolia Beach, Cabanas 4-8 and basketball court September 9-11, 2022
• Preliminary Plat of the Garza Subdivision (3 acres in Manuel Lopez Survey)
• Interlocal contract with Department of State Health Services for abstract birth certificates

The Commissioners Court unanimously approved the 2023 Calhoun County budget and adopted the 2022 tax rate of $0.5970 per $100 valuation, which includes a debt service rate of $0.0146 and a maintenance and operations rate of $0.5824. The court also approved several other items, including closing a portion of Magnolia Beach for a Juneteenth fundraiser, accepting a gift deed, and approving a professional services agreement for a boat ramp bulkhead.

• Adopted 2023 Calhoun County budget (unanimous)
• Adopted 2022 tax rate of $0.5970 per $100 valuation (unanimous)
• Retained county burn ban (passed)
• Approved closing Magnolia Beach Cabanas 4-8 for Juneteenth fundraiser Sept 9-11 (unanimous)
• Approved Kathy Smartt to submit final GLO CMP Grant application for Olivia Haterius Park improvements (unanimous)
• Approved petition to vacate part of 3 acres in Manuel Lopez Survey (unanimous)
• Approved petition to vacate part of 159.66 acres (3.90 acres) in Manuel Lopez Survey (unanimous)
• Approved $34,275 agreement with Urban Engineering for Hog Bayou Public Boat Ramp Bulkhead (unanimous)

Public Hearing

The Calhoun County Commissioners’ Court will hold a public hearing to consider a petition to vacate 3.90 acres of land. The property is part of 159.66 acres located in the Manuel Lopez Survey, Abstract No. 25.

• Petition to vacate 3.90 acres in the Manuel Lopez Survey, Abstract No. 25

Public Hearing

The Calhoun County Commissioners’ Court will hold a public hearing to discuss a petition to vacate part of 3 acres. The land is located in the Manuel Lopez Survey, Abstract No. 25.

• Petition to vacate part of 3 acres in the Manuel Lopez Survey, Abstract No. 25 (File No. 103492)

Commissioners Court

The Calhoun County Commissioners Court will meet to discuss the county burn ban and the November 8, 2022 General Election. The body will also review land additions to the Port O’Connor Improvement District and a retiree insurance policy renewal.

• Decision to lift or retain the county burn ban
• Authorization for the County Judge to sign the Notice of Election for November 8, 2022
• Approval of the Second Amended Petition for Addition of Certain Land to the Port O’Connor Improvement District
• Approval of the annual renewal of the silver choice supplemental policy for retirees via Transamerica Life Insurance Co & Retiree RX Care Plan

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court will consider proposing a new tax rate for 2022 and setting hearing dates for the 2023 budget and 2022 tax rate. The body will also review land purchases in Port Lavaca and inmate daily rate adjustments.

• Proposal of a new tax rate for 2022
• Purchase of Lots 9, 10, 11, and 12 of Block 26, Port Lavaca Original Townsite for $130,800
• Purchase of Lots 11 and 12 of Block 40, Port Lavaca Original Townsite for $29,000
• Increase of daily inmate rate from $50 to $55 per day for cooperating agencies
• Review of a Letter of Protest from K-Air Corporation regarding the Magnolia Beach Fire Station Project

The Commissioners Court unanimously approved a proposed 2022 tax rate of $0.5970 per $100 taxable value, comprising $0.146 for debt service and $0.5824 for maintenance and operations. The court also set public hearing dates for the 2023 budget and the proposed tax rate, retained the county burn ban, and approved numerous other items including land purchases, contract awards, and interlocal agreements.

• Proposed 2022 tax rate of $0.5970 per $100 valuation (unanimous)
• Retained county burn ban per Judge Meyer
• Set public hearing for 2023 budget adoption (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for 2022 proposed tax rate (unanimous)
• Approved discretionary exemption from purchasing act for Port Lavaca townsite lots (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of Port Lavaca townsite lots for $130,800 and $29,000 (unanimous)
• Approved protest from K-Air Corporation regarding Magnolia Beach Fire Station bid (unanimous)
• Approved amended MOUs raising inmate daily rate from $50 to $55 with eight agencies (unanimous)

Commissioners Court

The Calhoun County Commissioners Court will consider several petitions to vacate land and public roads in Port O'Connor. The body will also review development plans for an RV park and a new subdivision.

• Public hearings on petitions to vacate land in Port O'Connor Townsite and the Jameson Subdivision
• Approval of the Final Plat for Willow Cay Subdivision and Preliminary Plat for Jameson Subdivision No. 2
• Development Plan for the Hawes RV Park in Port O'Connor
• Final payment for the Chocolate Bayou Boat Ramp project to Derreck Construction Co.
• Acceptance of $1,000 from the General Land Office for Bilge Reclamation Facilities in Seadrift

Commissioners Court

The Calhoun County Commissioners Court will meet to discuss funding for a dispatch facility and the imposition of optional fees for 2023. The body will also consider a sea grass and oyster planting agreement and a county burn ban.

• Approval of up to $2,067,666.50 in American Rescue Plan funds for a combined dispatch Emergency Communications Facility
• Imposition of Optional Fees for CY 2023
• Coastal Surface Lease No. SL20210034 to plant 2.4 acres of sea grass and oysters
• Appointment of Hailey Hayes as Agricultural and Natural Resources Agent for Texas A & M AgriLife Extension Service
• Rental agreement with United Rentals for a double drum smooth roller

The Commissioners Court approved the use of $2,067,666.50 in American Rescue Plan funds for a combined dispatch Emergency Communications Facility. The court also approved a 20-year coastal surface lease for a seagrass and oyster mitigation project, a contract for Lane Road drainage improvements, and several other routine items. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved $2,067,666.50 in ARPA funds for combined dispatch Emergency Communications Facility (unanimous)
• Approved Coastal Surface Lease No. SL20210034 with Texas GLO for 2.4-acre seagrass and oyster mitigation (unanimous)
• Approved contract with JRB Services, LLC for Lane Road Drainage Improvements (unanimous)
• Approved Hailey Hayes as Agricultural and Natural Resources Agent for Texas A&M AgriLife Extension (unanimous)
• Retained county burn ban per Judge Meyer
• Approved Imposition of Optional Fees for CY 2023 (unanimous)
• Authorized Commissioner Behrens to sign United Rentals agreement for double drum smooth roller (unanimous)
• Approved Independent Audit Report for year ended December 31, 2021 (unanimous)

Commissioners Court

The Calhoun County Commissioners Court is holding a special workshop to discuss and clarify a newly adopted tuition policy.

• Discussion and clarification of newly adopted tuition policy

Commissioners Court

The Calhoun County Commissioners Court will discuss various county contracts, budget adjustments, and land use agreements. Key items include infrastructure work at a county park and a coastal lease for sea grass and oyster planting.

• Contract with Clyde Kazmir Construction, Inc. for infrastructure at Little Chocolate Bayou County Park
• Coastal Surface Lease No. SL20210034 to plant 2.4 acres of sea grass and oysters
• Use of $18,384 in GOMESA funds for an Archeological Survey under GLO CEPRA Project 1716 Swan Point
• Budget increase for Sheriff’s Forfeited Property Fund 2022 totaling $23,000
• Petition for addition of land to the Port O’Connor Improvement District

The Calhoun County Commissioners Court approved a contract with Clyde Kazmir Construction, Inc. for infrastructure work at Little Chocolate Bayou County Park, funded through a Texas General Land Office contract and CDBG-DR funds. The court also approved several other items, including a coastal surface lease for sea grass and oyster mitigation, a maintenance contract for the EMS South Station, and a budget increase for the Sheriff's Forfeited Property Fund. The county burn ban was retained.

• Approved contract with Clyde Kazmir Construction, Inc. for Little Chocolate Bayou County Park infrastructure (unanimous)
• Approved Coastal Surface Lease No. SL20210034 with Texas General Land Office for sea grass and oyster mitigation (passed)
• Authorized EMS Director to sign maintenance contract with Hurt's Wastewater Management for EMS South Station (unanimous)
• Approved $18,384 in GOMESA funds for Archeological Survey under GLO CEPRA Project 1716 Swan Point (unanimous)
• Approved Amended Petition for Addition of Land to Port O'Connor Improvement District (unanimous)
• Acknowledged increase in Sheriff's Forfeited Property Fund 2022 budget totaling $23,000 (unanimous)
• Approved fund raising event for Domestic Violence Awareness in Port O'Connor (unanimous)
• Approved billing/collections recommendations from Emergicon (unanimous)

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court will hold a public hearing and vote on designating the HyFuels Holdings LLC Reinvestment Zone Number 1. The body will also consider a Letter of Intent to negotiate with the Victoria Economic Development Corporation.

• Public hearing and action to designate HyFuels Holdings LLC Reinvestment Zone Number 1
• Approval of contract documents for Magnolia Beach (21st Street) & Indianola Fishing Piers Hurricane Nicholas Rehabilitation Project
• Use of $1,492.50 in GOMESA funds for bulkhead repair at Haterius Park
• Contract between Calhoun County EMS and Office Systems for a Ricoh B & W Digital MFP copier
• Action to lift or retain the county burn ban

The court unanimously approved designating a 12,000-acre tract as the HyFuels Holdings LLC Reinvestment Zone Number 1, making it eligible for a future tax abatement agreement. It also authorized the county judge to sign a letter of intent to negotiate with the Victoria Economic Development Corporation. The court retained the county burn ban and approved several infrastructure and administrative items.

• Designated HyFuels Holdings LLC Reinvestment Zone Number 1 (unanimous)
• Authorized county judge to sign letter of intent with Victoria Economic Development Corp (unanimous)
• Retained county burn ban
• Approved specs and contract documents for Magnolia Beach & Indianola Fishing Piers rehabilitation (unanimous)
• Approved $1,492.50 GOMESA funds for Haterius Park bulkhead repairs (unanimous)
• Approved EMS copier contract with Office Systems (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of July 6 and July 13 meetings (unanimous)
• Approved budget adjustments and bills/payroll (unanimous)

Public Hearing

The Calhoun County Commissioners' Court is holding a public hearing on July 27, 2022, to consider designating the HyFuels Holdings LLC Reinvestment Zone Number 1. Residents have the right to attend and participate. The agenda contains only this single hearing item.

• Public hearing on designation of HyFuels Holdings LLC Reinvestment Zone Number 1

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court will discuss infrastructure awards for Little Chocolate Bayou County Park and the expansion of King Fisher Beach Park. The body will also consider several subdivision plats and a petition to vacate lots at Falcon Point Ranch.

• Award for infrastructure at Little Chocolate Bayou County Park (GLO Contract No. 20-065-064-C182)
• Contract with Brett E. Weatherbie for $7,500 for King Fisher Beach Park appraisal
• Public hearing and action on petition to vacate lots at Bay Club at Falcon Point Ranch — Phase III
• Approval of plats for Willow Cay Subdivision and Harbor Vista Subdivision, Phase 1
• Proposal from LaWard Telephone Exchange for fiber optic cable crossing County Road 306

The Calhoun County Commissioners Court approved all agenda items unanimously, including awarding RFP 2022.07 for hazard mitigation plan development and grant management services to KSBR, and awarding the Little Chocolate Bayou County Park infrastructure bid to Clyde Kazmir Construction Inc. The court also approved several subdivision plats, accepted a GLO contract for King Fisher Beach Park expansion, and retained the county burn ban.

• Awarded RFP 2022.07 for hazard mitigation plan and grant management to KSBR (unanimous)
• Awarded infrastructure bid for Little Chocolate Bayou County Park to Clyde Kazmir Construction Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved fiber optic cable crossing at County Road 306 and Enchanted Lane (unanimous)
• Approved petition to vacate lots at Bay Club at Falcon Point Ranch (unanimous)
• Approved Final Plat of Bay Club at Falcon Point Ranch Resubdivision No. 2 (unanimous)
• Approved Preliminary Plat of Willow Cay Subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved Final Plat of Harbor Vista Subdivision Phase 1 (unanimous)
• Accepted GLO Contract No. 22-045-014-D111 for King Fisher Beach Park expansion (unanimous)

Public Hearing

The Calhoun County Commissioners’ Court will hold a public hearing to consider a petition to vacate specific lots. This action concerns property within the Bay Club at Falcon Point Ranch – Phase III.

• Petition to vacate Lots 57 and 58, Block 1, Bay Club at Falcon Point Ranch – Phase III
• Petition to vacate Lots 59, 60, and 61, Block 1 Replat of Bay Club at Falcon Point Ranch – Phase III

Commissioners Court

The Calhoun County Commissioners Court will meet to discuss a health department presentation and vote on several service and rental agreements. The body will also consider a preliminary plat for a resubdivision and appointments to a navigation district.

• Service agreement with Frontier Communications for Private Switch/Automatic Location Identification Service
• Preliminary Plat of Bay Club at Falcon Point Ranch — Resubdivision No. 2
• Re-appointment of Teddy Hawes and William Schustereit to the West Side Calhoun County Navigation District
• Lease & Rental Agreement with Anderson Machinery for a Bomag BW 151AD-5 Roller
• Vendor use of Port O’Connor Community Center Pavilion on October 8, 2022

The Calhoun County Commissioners Court unanimously approved all agenda items, including a Frontier Communications 911 service agreement, a preliminary plat for Bay Club at Falcon Point Ranch, and re-appointments to the West Side Calhoun County Navigation District. The court also declared an emergency for purchasing road materials through December 31, 2022, due to volatile price increases, and approved monthly reports, budget adjustments, and bills. An executive session on a potential land purchase was held with no action taken afterward.

• Approved Frontier Communications PS/ALI 911 service agreement (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat of Bay Club at Falcon Point Ranch Resubdivision No. 2 (unanimous)
• Re-appointed Teddy Hawes and William Schustereit to West Side Calhoun County Navigation District (unanimous)
• Allowed vendors at Port O'Connor Community Center Pavilion for Oct. 8 clay shooting event (unanimous)
• Authorized Commissioner Reese to sign Anderson Machinery roller lease agreement (unanimous)
• Declared emergency for road materials purchasing through Dec. 31, 2022 (unanimous)
• Accepted monthly reports from county offices (unanimous)
• Approved budget adjustments and bills/payroll (unanimous)

Commissioners Court

The Calhoun County Commissioners Court will meet to decide whether to lift or retain the county burn ban. The body will also review updates to the Purchasing Policy regarding federal fund contracts and the disposal of salvage equipment.

• Decision to lift or retain the county burn ban
• Removal of Road & Bridge Precinct 2 equipment from inventory for auction
• Removal of Waste Management equipment from inventory for auction or trade-in
• Deposit of $1,058.86 from Texas Port Recycling to Road & Bridge Precinct 2
• Amended Purchasing Policy regarding Texas General Land Office recommendations for federal funds

The Calhoun County Commissioners Court reinstated the county burn ban, declared a state of local disaster due to drought, and banned all fireworks in unincorporated areas. The court also approved several administrative items, including declaring equipment as salvage for auction, depositing a recycling check, amending purchasing and budgetary policies, approving an engineering proposal, accepting a monthly report, making budget adjustments, and approving bills and payroll. Items to authorize the County Clerk to sign a DSHS agreement and approve a credit card terminal at the museum were passed without recorded votes.

• Reinstated burn ban, declared state of local disaster, banned all fireworks
• Approved declaring Road & Bridge Pct. 2 equipment as salvage for auction (unanimous)
• Approved declaring Waste Management equipment as salvage for auction/trade-in (unanimous)
• Approved depositing $1,058.86 recycling check to Road & Bridge Pct. 2 (unanimous)
• Approved amended Purchasing Policy with GLO cost/price analysis language (unanimous)
• Approved amended Budgetary and Financial Management Policies (unanimous)
• Approved G & W Engineers proposal for roof re-cover renovations (unanimous)
• Approved budget adjustments and bills/payroll (unanimous)

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court will discuss a petition to vacate several outlots in the Port O’Connor Townsite. The body will also consider contracts for Crime Stoppers and the County Clerk's office.

• Public hearing for Petition to Vacate Outlots 9, 10, and 11, Outblock 10 and Outlots 6 and 7, Outblock 27, Port O’Connor Townsite Outlots
• Interlocal Agreement extension with Calhoun County Crime Stoppers for $1,000.00
• Installation of a credit card terminal at the Calhoun County Museum
• Upgrade of the Tyler Recorder Suite to the Tyler Saas system for the County Clerk’s office
• Appointment of 2022 Election Judges

The Commissioners Court approved a Software as a Service Agreement with Tyler Technologies for the Eagle Recorder Suite, including upgrades to Self Service, Fraud Guard, Recording Access, and Vitals Access. The agreement includes an annual SaaS fee of $24,216, professional services of $22,200, and hardware of $450, totaling $46,866. The contract was signed by County Clerk Anna M. Goodman on June 29, 2022.

• Approved Software as a Service Agreement with Tyler Technologies for Eagle Recorder Suite
• Approved annual SaaS fee of $24,216
• Approved professional services totaling $22,200
• Approved hardware purchase of $450 for Topaz Signature Pad
• Approved contract total of $46,866

Public Hearing

The Commissioners’ Court will hold public hearings regarding the vacation and abandonment of specific land parcels. These include a portion of an unconstructed public road and several outlots in the Port O’Connor Townsite.

• Order to Vacate and Abandon 7.22 acres of unconstructed public road in Green Lake Farms Subdivision (Manuela Venitez Survey, Abstract No. 39)
• Petition to Vacate Outlots 9, 10, and 11 of Outblock 10 and Outlots 6 and 7 of Outblock 27 in Port O’Connor Townsite

Workshop

The Commissioners' Court will hold a special workshop to discuss and establish county regulations for subdivisions.

• Discussion and establishment of county regulations for subdivisions

Commissioners Court

The Calhoun County Commissioners Court is holding a special workshop to discuss and establish regulations for subdivisions.

• Discussion and establishment of county regulations for subdivisions

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court will decide whether to lift or retain the county burn ban. The body will also review plat approvals for two subdivisions and a grant application for a fire station generator.

• Decision to lift or retain the county burn ban
• Grant application to Texas Department of Emergency Management for a Magnolia Beach Fire Station generator
• Amended plat for the J. M. Turner Subdivision
• Final Plat of Pelicans Landing Resubdivision No. 1
• Matagorda Bay Mitigation Trust Contract No. 031 for Green Lake Park Development Phase 1 Engineering Services

The Calhoun County Commissioners Court unanimously approved all 16 action items on the June 22, 2022 agenda. Key approvals included a grant application for a generator at the Magnolia Beach Fire Station, two subdivision plats, a benefit clay shoot at the Port O'Connor Community Center, and a contract for Green Lake Park engineering services. The county burn ban was retained.

• Approved Hazard Mitigation Grant application for Magnolia Beach Fire Station generator (unanimous)
• Approved amended plat for J.M. Turner Subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved Final Plat of Pelicans Landing Resubdivision No. 1 (unanimous)
• Approved use of Port O'Connor Community Center for benefit clay shoot on Oct. 8, 2022 (unanimous)
• Accepted Matagorda Bay Mitigation Trust Contract No. 031 for Green Lake Park engineering (unanimous)
• Approved TAC property insurance renewal for 7/1/22–7/1/23 (unanimous)
• Approved FEMA project completion report for Six Mile Park (unanimous)
• Retained county burn ban

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court will hold a special workshop to discuss and take action on a software transition. The meeting focuses on upgrading the County Clerk’s Office from Tyler Recorder Suite to Tyler Saas.

• Upgrade from Tyler Recorder Suite to Tyler Saas for the County Clerk’s Office

Special Meeting

The Calhoun County Commissioners' Court is holding a special meeting to discuss and take action on aerial fireworks. The agenda contains a single item, so the meeting is focused solely on this topic.

• Discuss and take action on aerial fireworks

Commissioners Court

The Calhoun County Commissioners Court will hold a special workshop to discuss and establish regulations for subdivisions.

• Discussion and establishment of county regulations for subdivisions

Commissioners Court

The Calhoun County Commissioners Court will meet to decide on the status of the county burn ban. The body will also consider authorizing a request for proposals for hazard mitigation plan services and a dump truck rental.

• Action to lift or retain the county burn ban
• Approval of RFP 2022.07 for Hazard Mitigation Plan Development and Grand Management Services
• Rental agreement with United Rentals for a 2018 Freightliner Dump Truck
• Transfer of a 2004 Chevrolet Suburban from department 310 to Precinct 3
• Acceptance of 960 postcards donated by Philip Thomae for the museum gift shop

The Calhoun County Commissioners Court approved a request for proposals (RFP 2022.07) for updating the county's Hazard Mitigation Plan and grant management services, and authorized the County Auditor to advertise for these services. The court also retained the county burn ban, approved a rental agreement for a dump truck, and accepted various donations and surplus declarations. All actions were approved unanimously.

• Approved RFP 2022.07 for Hazard Mitigation Plan Development and Grant Management Services (unanimous)
• Retained county burn ban per Judge Richard Meyer
• Authorized Commissioner Behrens to sign rental agreement with United Rentals for a 2018 Freightliner Dump Truck (unanimous)
• Transferred 2004 Chevrolet Suburban (Asset #541-0167) from department 310 to Precinct 3 R&B 560 assets (unanimous)
• Accepted donation of 960 postcards from Philip Thomae to museum gift shop (unanimous)
• Accepted May 2022 donations to Calhoun County Library (unanimous)
• Declared library items as Surplus/Salvage and Waste for May 2022 (unanimous)
• Declared Memorial Medical Center items as Surplus/Salvage (unanimous)

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court will hold a public hearing and vote on amendments to the 2022 county budget. The body will also decide whether to lift or retain the county burn ban.

• Public hearing and vote on 2022 Calhoun County budget amendments
• Decision to lift or retain the county burn ban
• Renewal of aerobic septic system service contract for Six Mile Volunteer Fire Department with Victoria Precision Products
• Acceptance of $247.12 from Texas Port Recycling for scrap metal for Precinct 3 Road & Bridge account 72400
• Permission to submit a GLO pre-application for Haterius Park improvements

The Calhoun County Commissioners Court unanimously approved amendments to the 2022 county budget after a public hearing, and retained the county burn ban. The court also approved numerous contracts, including emergency repairs at Haterius Park, a mineral lease, and a fire station rebid, all by unanimous votes.

• Approved 2022 budget amendments (unanimous)
• Retained county burn ban per Judge Meyer
• Approved $247.12 scrap metal proceeds to Precinct 3 Road & Bridge (unanimous)
• Approved GLO pre-application for Haterius Park improvements (unanimous)
• Approved D & P Coastal Marine emergency bulkhead repairs at Haterius Park using GOMESA funds (unanimous)
• Approved vacating 0.08-acre portion of C Street in Olivia Townsite (unanimous)
• Approved Oil, Gas & Mineral Lease for Frank D Boyd tract with Initial Energy Services (unanimous)
• Approved rebid specs for Magnolia Beach Fire Station Project (unanimous)

Public Hearing

The Calhoun County Commissioners’ Court will hold a public hearing to discuss amending the 2022 Budget. The meeting is scheduled for June 8, 2022, at 10:00 a.m.

• Public hearing to amend the 2022 Budget

Public Hearing

The Calhoun County Commissioners’ Court will hold a public hearing to consider a petition to abandon a portion of an unconstructed public road. The request concerns a 0.08 acre tract located at C Street and 5th Street in the Olivia Townsite.

• Petition to abandon 0.08 acre tract of unconstructed public road at C Street and 5th Street in Olivia Townsite

Commissioners Court

The Calhoun County Commissioners Court is holding a special workshop to discuss and take action on changes to the county insurance plan for fiscal year 2023.

• Changes to the County insurance plan for fiscal year 2023

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court will meet to decide whether to lift or retain the county burn ban. The court will also consider infrastructure repairs at Haterius Park and various administrative approvals.

• Decision on lifting or retaining the county burn ban
• Approval of Haterius Park south portion closure and one-way street designation for July 3, 2022
• $600.00 service fee for CMP grant paperwork management at Olivia Haterius Park
• Proposal #1590A from D & P Coastal Marine Construction, L.L.C. for emergency bulkhead repairs using GOMESA funds
• Authorization to sell four Sheriff's Office vehicles at auction

The Calhoun County Commissioners Court approved a temporary road closure and one-way designation at Haterius Park for the July 3 fireworks display, and approved a $600 grant services agreement for park infrastructure paperwork. The court also approved the removal of four vehicles from Sheriff's Office inventory for auction, accepted the District Clerk's amended April 2022 report, approved budget adjustments, and approved bills and payroll. Items regarding emergency bulkhead repairs, an oil and gas lease, and an EMS internship agreement were passed without formal votes.

• Approved closure of south Haterius Park and one-way north portion on July 3, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved $600 grant services agreement with Kathy Smartt for CMP grant paperwork (unanimous)
• Approved removal of 4 vehicles from Sheriff's inventory for auction (unanimous)
• Accepted amended District Clerk report for April 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved budget adjustments (unanimous)
• Approved bills and payroll (unanimous)
• Retained county burn ban
• Passed (no vote recorded) on emergency bulkhead repair proposal, oil/gas lease, and EMS internship agreement

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court will meet to discuss a policy for Qualified Educational Assistance and a service agreement for the Chocolate Bayou Boat Ramp. The body will also hold a public hearing regarding a petition to vacate portions of Outlots 3 and 4 in the Port O'Connor Townsite.

• Adoption of a policy for Qualified Educational Assistance
• Electrical Service Agreement with Victoria Electric Cooperative, Inc. for Chocolate Bayou Boat Ramp
• Acceptance of a $500.00 donation to Calhoun County Precinct 1
• Public hearing on petition to vacate portions of Outlots 3 and 4, Outblock 3, Port O'Connor Townsite Outlots
• Reports from AgriLife Extension Office regarding Coastal and Marine, 4-H, and Family and Community Health

The Calhoun County Commissioners Court unanimously approved a Qualified Educational Assistance Plan providing up to $5,250 per year in tuition assistance for full-time employees, with a $10,500 lifetime cap. The court also approved several other items, including a $500 donation to Precinct 1, a petition to vacate Port O'Connor lots, the Serendipity Subdivision final plat, and an agreement with Valley View Consultants. All votes were unanimous.

• Adopted Qualified Educational Assistance Plan (unanimous)
• Authorized Commissioner Hall to sign Victoria Electric Cooperative service agreement (unanimous)
• Accepted $500 donation to Precinct 1 (unanimous)
• Approved petition to vacate Port O'Connor Outlots 3 and 4 (unanimous)
• Approved Final Plat of Serendipity Subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved placing $1,906.24 from City of Seadrift into Precinct 4 R&B account (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with Valley View Consultants, LLC (unanimous)
• Authorized indemnification of previous Museum Director for $171.77 loss (unanimous)

Commissioners Court

The Calhoun County Commissioners Court unanimously approved all agenda items. Key actions included vacating a portion of unconstructed public road in Alamo Beach, approving $30,000 in GOMESA funds for the Magnolia Beach Pavilions project, authorizing a rebid for infrastructure at Little Chocolate Bayou County Park, and approving plats for the J. Luz Port Alto RV Park and Harbor Vista Subdivision. The court also approved a $259,900 professional services agreement for Green Lake Park Improvements and accepted a $5,750 donation for palm trees in Port O'Connor.

• Approved petition to vacate and abandon unconstructed road in Alamo Beach (unanimous)
• Approved $30,000 GOMESA funds for Magnolia Beach Pavilions project (unanimous)
• Approved rebid specs for Little Chocolate Bayou County Park infrastructure (unanimous)
• Approved infrastructure plat for J. Luz Port Alto RV Park (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat of Harbor Vista Subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved $259,900 Urban Engineering contract for Green Lake Park Improvements (unanimous)
• Accepted $5,750 donation for palm trees on Washington Boulevard (unanimous)
• Approved canvass report for May 7, 2022 Constitutional Amendment Election (unanimous)

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court approved a $1,046,011.50 contract with Lester Contracting, Inc. for drainage and sewer improvements in Alamo Beach, funded through Texas General Land Office and CDBG-DR grants. The court also unanimously approved a 90-day outdoor burn ban for unincorporated areas. Several library-related items were approved, including a technology plan, a $2,500 credit card, and funding for 50 Chromebooks. An item to authorize Commissioner Behrens to sign an excavator lease was passed without action.

• Approved $1,046,011.50 contract with Lester Contracting for Alamo Beach drainage/sewer work (unanimous)
• Approved 90-day outdoor burning prohibition in unincorporated areas (unanimous)
• Approved library technology plan for Port Lavaca, Port O'Connor, and Seadrift (unanimous)
• Approved $2,500 county credit card for Calhoun County Library (unanimous)
• Approved ECF program to fund 50 Chromebook computers (unanimous)
• Authorized Children's Librarian Kelley Ashley to apply for $25,000 Madden Foundation grant (unanimous)
• Accepted library donations, declared surplus/salvage items, and declared waste items (unanimous)
• Passed item authorizing Commissioner Behrens to sign excavator lease with Anderson Machinery

Commissioners Court

The Calhoun County Commissioners Court will meet to discuss infrastructure repairs and project approvals. The body is considering contracts for pier damage and the use of GOMESA funds for a boat ramp.

• Proposal from G & W Engineers for Magnolia Beach Pier and Indianola Pier damage repairs
• Use of GOMESA funds up to $30,000.00 for electric, lights, and picnic tables at Chocolate Bayou Boat Ramp
• Infrastructure development plat/plan for J. Luz Port Alto RV Park on Spur 159
• Termination of the Point Comfort Library lease contract between the City of Point Comfort and Calhoun County
• Amendment No. 1 to GLO Contract No. 21-060-013-C673 for Project Boggy Bayou Nature Park

The Calhoun County Commissioners Court approved a proposal from G&W Engineers for pier damage repairs at Magnolia Beach and Indianola Piers from Hurricane Nicholas, and approved using up to $30,000 in GOMESA funds to enhance the Chocolate Bayou Boat Ramp with electric, lights, and covered picnic tables. The court also approved several other items, including terminating the Point Comfort Library lease, extending a GLO contract for Boggy Bayou Nature Park, closing streets in Port O'Connor for an event, approving the revised Final Plat of Espiritu Santo Bay Resort, and authorizing a contract for delinquent court fines collection. An infrastructure development plat for J. Luz Port Alto RV Park was tabled, and a paramedic tuition invoice was passed.

• Approved G&W Engineers proposal for pier damage repairs at Magnolia Beach and Indianola Piers (unanimous)
• Approved up to $30,000 in GOMESA funds for Chocolate Bayou Boat Ramp enhancements (unanimous)
• Tabled infrastructure development plat for J. Luz Port Alto RV Park
• Authorized termination of Point Comfort Library lease contract (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment No. 1 to GLO Contract for Boggy Bayou Nature Park Improvements (unanimous)
• Approved street closures in Port O'Connor for July 22-23, 2022 event (unanimous)
• Approved revised Final Plat of Espiritu Santo Bay Resort (unanimous)
• Authorized contract with McCreary, Veselka, Bragg and Allen PC for delinquent court fines collection (unanimous)

Commissioners Court

The Calhoun County Commissioners Court approved a 90-day outdoor burning ban for unincorporated areas, authorized a $104,250 professional services work authorization for the GBRA Green Lake control structure permitting, and approved engineering change orders for the Magnolia Beach Fire Station and Little Chocolate Bayou County Park projects. The court also renamed Huleo Road to Whitaker Road, approved preliminary and final plats for subdivisions, accepted a $75 donation to the Sheriff's Office, declared surplus equipment, and approved budget adjustments and bills.

• Approved 90-day outdoor burning ban (unanimous)
• Authorized $104,250 GBRA Green Lake permitting work (unanimous)
• Approved $30,000 engineering change order for Magnolia Beach Fire Station rebid (unanimous)
• Approved $25,000 engineering change order for Little Chocolate Bayou County Park rebid (unanimous)
• Renamed Huleo Road to Whitaker Road in Precinct 4 (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat of Serendipity Subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved final plat of Lot 1R, Block 154 Resubdivision No. 1 (unanimous)
• Accepted $75 anonymous donation to Sheriff's Office (unanimous)

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court unanimously approved all agenda items, including rescinding the 2022 road materials contract with Cleveland Asphalt Products after rejecting a price increase, and invoking an emergency purchase for asphalts, oils, and emulsions. The court also reallocated $96,505.88 in ARPA funds for the remount of Medic 7, approved a 90-day outdoor burn ban, and moved the June 15 meeting to June 13.

• Rejected price increase from Cleveland Asphalt Products (unanimous)
• Rescinded road materials contract with Cleveland Asphalt Products (unanimous)
• Invoked emergency purchase for asphalts, oils, emulsions (unanimous)
• Reallocated $96,505.88 ARPA funds for Medic 7 remount (unanimous)
• Approved 90-day outdoor burn ban (unanimous)
• Approved proclamation for Public Safety Telecommunications Week (unanimous)
• Moved June 15 meeting to June 13 (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 County Investment Policy (unanimous)

Commissioners Court

The Calhoun County Commissioners Court approved all 19 agenda items unanimously, including allowing alcohol at the County Fair Grounds during the Go-Texan BBQ cook-off, renewing a scrap agreement, and making several board appointments. All votes were unanimous with Judge Meyer and Commissioners Hall, Behrens, and Reese present; Commissioner Lyssy was absent.

• Approved alcohol consumption at County Fair Grounds for Go-Texan BBQ cook-off (unanimous)
• Reappointed Melissa Lester to Gulf Bend Center Board of Trustees (unanimous)
• Renewed Scrap Acceptance Agreement with Texas Port Recycling (unanimous)
• Authorized Commissioner Lyssy to sign crane rental agreement with Maxim Crane Works (unanimous)
• Approved Preliminary Plat of Lot 1R, Block 154 Resubdivision No. 1 (unanimous)
• Appointed Dr. Joseph Jenkins to Memorial Medical Center Board of Managers (unanimous)
• Reappointed five members to Memorial Medical Center Board of Managers (unanimous)
• Appointed Dina Sanchez as Calhoun County Librarian (unanimous)

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The Commissioners Court approved a professional engineering services contract with G&W Engineers, Inc. for coastal resiliency projects funded by the CDBG-MIT program. The contract is capped at $1,358,844.75 and runs through April 30, 2025. The minutes record this as the sole substantive action; no other decisions were made.

• Approved engineering services contract with G&W Engineers, Inc. for $1,358,844.75
• Contract covers coastal resiliency projects under CDBG-MIT grant (GLO Contract No. 22-085-014-D245)
• Contract term set through April 30, 2025, with possible extensions

Commissioners Court

The Calhoun County Commissioners Court approved all agenda items unanimously, including two petitions to vacate lots for replatting, authorization for the Port O'Connor Community Center Association to seek upgrade funding, and acceptance of a $1,000 General Land Office payment for bilge reclamation facilities in Seadrift. The court also approved several EMS-related agreements, a digital mapping service contract, a courthouse annex air conditioner replacement bid, and routine reports and budget adjustments.

• Approved petition to vacate Lots 1, 2, 3, Pelicans Landing (unanimous)
• Approved petition to vacate Lots 3 & 4, Bayview Estates Section II and portions of Outlots 2 & 3, Port O'Connor Townsite (unanimous)
• Authorized Port O'Connor Community Center Association to seek funding for upgrades (unanimous)
• Accepted $1,000 payment from General Land Office for Bilge Reclamation Facilities in Seadrift (unanimous)
• Approved Digital Mapping Service Agreement with Sentry Mapping Services, LLC (unanimous)
• Awarded bid for Courthouse Annex Rooftop Air Conditioner Replacement, Bid 2022.05 (unanimous)
• Authorized EMS Director to sign Mutual Aid Agreement with Magnolia Beach Volunteer Fire Department (unanimous)
• Approved opening credit accounts with Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company for Road & Bridge Precincts 1-4 (unanimous)

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The Calhoun County Commissioners Court approved all agenda items unanimously, including a final plat for Magnolia Beach, a right-of-entry agreement with the Texas General Land Office for coastal surveying, a road closure in Alamo Beach, a preliminary plat for the Rafter J Subdivision, and permits for a floating dock at the N Jetty. The court also authorized the use of jail telephone funds to purchase a 2017 Ford F150 for $36,637.55 and accepted an insurance check for $13,550.00 for a damaged 2014 Ford Explorer.

• Approved final plat for Replat of Lots 4 & 5, Block 5, Tilke and Crocker First Addition to Magnolia Beach (unanimous)
• Authorized Commissioner Hall to sign Right of Entry agreement with Texas General Land Office for Powderhorn Lake/Matagorda Bay project (unanimous)
• Approved Correction Order closing a portion of a public road in Alamo Beach (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat for Rafter J Subdivision in Port O'Connor (unanimous)
• Authorized Commissioner Reese to submit Army permit and GLO consistency applications for floating dock at N Jetty (unanimous)
• Approved petition to add land to Port O'Connor Improvement District (unanimous)
• Approved $36,637.55 purchase of 2017 Ford F150 from jail telephone funds (unanimous)
• Accepted $13,550.00 insurance check for 2014 Ford Explorer (unanimous)

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court will hold public hearings on tax abatement guidelines for reinvestment zones and a petition to vacate lots in Magnolia Beach. The body will also consider several fund transfers, equipment purchases, and administrative appointments.

• Proposed tax abatement guidelines for reinvestment zones (March 9, 2022 – March 8, 2024)
• Public hearing to vacate Lots 4 & 5 in Block 5 of the Tilke and Crocker First Addition to Magnolia Beach
• Proposed $240,000 loan from the general fund to the grants fund for 2021 Operation Stone Garden
• Purchase and installation of a reverse osmosis unit for the Calhoun County Airport from Aqua Purification, Inc.
• Acceptance of $1,700.12 from GEICO Secure Insurance for damages to Precinct 3 Building #4

The Commissioners Court unanimously approved guidelines for granting tax abatements as a business incentive in reinvestment zones for 2022-2024, along with several other routine items. All actions were approved unanimously, including the indigent defense grant resolution, a lot vacation, and various equipment transfers and declarations.

• Adopted tax abatement guidelines for reinvestment zones (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 Indigent Defense Grant Program resolution (unanimous)
• Vacated Lots 4 & 5, Block 5, Tilke and Crocker First Addition, Magnolia Beach (unanimous)
• Authorized change orders for GLO CDBG projects (unanimous)
• Approved purchase/installation of reverse osmosis unit at airport (unanimous)
• Accepted $1,700.12 GEICO check for Precinct 3 building damage (unanimous)
• Approved $240,000 loan from general fund to grants fund (unanimous)
• Approved grant management proposal with Kathy Smartt (unanimous)

Executive Session

The Commissioners’ Court will meet in an executive session to deliberate on the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property. The body will then convene in open session to consider and take action on those matters.

• Executive session regarding real property negotiations per Sec. 551.072

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The Calhoun County Commissioners Court unanimously approved all agenda items, including a grant management proposal for Magnolia Beach and Indianola Pavilions, a recycling partnership with the Texas General Land Office for the Vessel Turn In Program, a preliminary plat for a Magnolia Beach replat, removal of a totaled sheriff's vehicle, a postage meter lease, a new credit card processor contract, an addendum for courthouse AC replacement, continued participation in TAC HEBP ARTS, a blanket access easement with the school district, a road use permit for Tres Bahias Solar, and several other items. All votes were unanimous with Judge Meyer and Commissioners Hall, Behrens, and Reese present (Commissioner Lyssy absent).

• Approved grant management proposal with Kathy Smart for CMP grant paperwork (unanimous)
• Approved recycling partnership with TXGLO for Vessel Turn In Program (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat of Replat of Lots 4 & 5, Block 5, Tilke and Crocker First Addition (unanimous)
• Approved removal of totaled 2014 Ford Explorer from Sheriff's fleet (unanimous)
• Approved lease agreement with Quadient Leasing for iX-3 postage meter (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Certified Payments for credit card processing (unanimous)
• Approved Addendum No. 1 to Courthouse Annex Rooftop AC Replacement bid (unanimous)
• Approved blanket access easement with Calhoun County ISD (unanimous)

Commissioners Court

The Calhoun County Commissioners Court unanimously approved all agenda items, including a lease for Human Resources office space, engineering services for Seakist Lane drainage, the Pelicans Landing Resubdivision preliminary plat, and participation in a regional economic development study. They also approved specifications for road and courthouse projects, a rental agreement for equipment, a solid waste/recycle center concept, interlocal agreements, monthly reports, budget adjustments, and bills.

• Approved lease with 301 S. LLC for Human Resources office space (unanimous)
• Authorized Commissioner Lyssy to sign G&W Engineering proposal for Seakist Lane drainage (unanimous)
• Approved Preliminary Plat of Pelicans Landing Resubdivision No. 1 (unanimous)
• Approved specs for Lane Road Drainage Improvements rebid and authorized advertising (unanimous)
• Authorized rental of CAT 259D3 from Texas First Rentals (unanimous)
• Approved concept for Community Solid Waste/Brush/Recycle Center with Port Lavaca (unanimous)
• Approved joining Regional Economic Development Strategic Group with $5,000 cost split (unanimous)
• Approved interlocal agreements with Senior Citizen's Association, Harbor Children's Alliance, and Gulf Bend Center (unanimous)

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The Commissioners Court unanimously approved a two-year agreement with ICSolutions for inmate telephone, banking, and commissary services at the Calhoun County Adult Detention Center, with an option to renew yearly. The court also approved several other items, including the 2021 Racial Profiling report, a field internship agreement for CCEMS, and the Santos Mag Beach RV Park plat. A proposal to extend interlocal agreements with five agencies was tabled.

• Approved ICSolutions inmate phone/banking/commissary contract (unanimous)
• Approved 2021 Racial Profiling report (unanimous)
• Approved CCEMS field internship agreement with School of EMS (unanimous)
• Approved EMS credit application with Crossroads Tire Service (unanimous)
• Approved Santos Mag Beach RV Park infrastructure plat (unanimous)
• Declared MMC equipment as waste (unanimous)
• Tabled interlocal agreements with 5 agencies
• Approved monthly reports, budget adjustments, and bills (unanimous)

Commissioners Court

The Calhoun County Commissioners Court unanimously approved all agenda items at its Feb. 2, 2022 meeting. Actions included a $117,000 loan from the general fund to the Magnolia/Indianola Beach Pavilion capital project fund, a construction contract for the Chocolate Bayou Boat Ramp, and a contract with Matagorda Bay Mitigation Trust for Hog Bayou Park improvements. The court also approved a lease for a 2012 Bomag roller, a maintenance contract for Precinct 3 septic systems, and accepted a $21,430 Emergency Connectivity Fund letter for the library.

• Approved $117,000 loan from general fund to Magnolia/Indianola Beach Pavilion capital project fund (unanimous)
• Approved construction contract for Chocolate Bayou Boat Ramp — Texas Parks and Wildlife Project No. BA-2020 (unanimous)
• Approved Contract No. 024 with Matagorda Bay Mitigation Trust for Hog Bayou Park Improvements (unanimous)
• Approved lease agreement with Anderson Machinery Company for 2014 Bomag BW190ADO-5 roller (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 maintenance contract with Hurt's Wastewater Management for Precinct 3 septic system (unanimous)
• Accepted Resolution for Operation Stone Garden Grant for 2021 (unanimous)
• Accepted $21,430 Emergency Connectivity Fund Commitment Decision Letter for the Library (unanimous)
• Approved minutes, monthly reports, budget adjustments, and bills/payroll (unanimous)

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The Calhoun County Commissioners Court unanimously approved the abandonment and closure of a 0.884-acre portion of an undeveloped county road in Precinct 3 after a public hearing. The court also approved several other items, including accepting $531.40 in scrap metal proceeds, contracting for park oversight services, and approving a septic system inspection agreement. All decisions were made unanimously.

• Approved abandonment and closure of 0.884-acre undeveloped county road in Precinct 3 (unanimous)
• Approved accepting $531.40 from Texas Port Recycling for scrap metal into Precinct 3 Road & Bridge account (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Smartt Grant Services for Olivia Haterius Park Project oversight at $500/quarter (unanimous)
• Approved Geigle's Utilities inspection agreement for public restroom septic system at 865 N Ocean Drive (unanimous)
• Declared attached list of equipment from Memorial Medical Center as waste (unanimous)
• Declared attached list of equipment from Memorial Medical Center as surplus (unanimous)
• Approved budget adjustments for 2021 and 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved bills and payroll for MMC, 2021, and 2022 (unanimous)

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The Calhoun County Commissioners Court approved several interlocal agreements, including a $220,349.14 fire protection agreement and a $65,000 animal control agreement with the City of Port Lavaca. They also approved a $20,000 credit limit increase for the IT Coordinator, extended an interlocal agreement for Green Lake mitigation work, and proclaimed School Choice Week. A proposal to create a full-time clerk position for the Sheriff's Office was discussed but no action was taken.

• Approved FY 2022 fire protection interlocal agreement with Port Lavaca, $220,349.14 (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2022 animal control interlocal agreement with Port Lavaca, $65,000 (unanimous)
• Approved credit limit increase to $20,000 for IT Coordinator Ron Reger (unanimous)
• Approved extension of interlocal agreement with Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority for Green Lake mitigation work (unanimous)
• Proclaimed Jan 23-29, 2022 as School Choice Week (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of Jan 12, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Sheriff's Office December 2021 monthly report (unanimous)
• No action taken on creating full-time clerk position for Sheriff's Office

Special Meeting

The Calhoun County Commissioners' Court will meet to discuss policy and procedure goals. No other items are listed for decision or discussion.

• Discussion of policy and procedure goals for Commissioner’s Court

Commissioners Court

The Calhoun County Commissioners Court unanimously approved all agenda items, including the purchase of a trailer for Memorial Medical Center, a $30,000 budget allocation for a backhoe, acceptance of donations and grants, and several service agreements. They also rescinded a previous bid award and re-awarded it to a different vendor. No action was taken on a proposal for a second full-time clerk for the Sheriff's Office.

• Approved minutes of six prior meetings (unanimous)
• Reappointed Commissioner Gary Reese as Judge Pro-Tem and board representative (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 2021 Southwest Trailer with Air Handler for Memorial Medical Center (unanimous)
• Authorized $30,000 from 2021 budget for John Deere Backhoe balance (unanimous)
• Accepted $2,000 donation from RLB Contracting and $300 anonymous donation to Sheriff's Office (unanimous)
• Accepted $240,222 Operation Stone Garden Grant for 2020 (unanimous)
• Rescinded Altosid bid award to Clarke Mosquito Control and awarded to ES OPCO USA LLC dba Veseris (unanimous)
• Authorized Texas Water Safari to use Bill Sanders Memorial Park for finish line (unanimous)

Commissioners Court

The Calhoun County Commissioners Court unanimously approved several routine items, including the purchase of a 2022 New Holland skidsteer and a 2014 Bomag roller, a LexisNexis contract renewal, and permits for the Port O'Connor Chamber of Commerce's Crawfish Festival and Fireworks display. The court also approved an easement deed with Union Pacific Railroad, accepted cash count and audit reports, and approved budget adjustments and bills.

• Approved purchase of 2022 New Holland C332 skidsteer (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 2014 Bomag BW27RH roller (unanimous)
• Approved LexisNexis contract renewal for DA's office (unanimous)
• Approved Port O'Connor Crawfish Festival at King Fisher Beach on Apr 30, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved alcohol sales at Crawfish Festival with TABC letter (unanimous)
• Approved one-way designation on Park Avenue for Crawfish Festival and fireworks (unanimous)
• Approved July 2 fireworks display and vendor area at King Fisher Beach (unanimous)
• Approved Union Pacific Railroad easement deed on Jesse Rigby Road (unanimous)