Chambers County public meetings in 2022

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court will discuss a regional grant application for the Texas General Land Office and hold a public hearing on the Coneflower Storage Project Reinvestment Zone. The body is also considering tax abatements for IAH Transload I, LLC and FreezPak Logistics.

• CDBG-MIT Regional MOD Application to Texas General Land Office for $14,923,200.00
• White's Park re-roof project award to CR Systems, Inc. for $298,626.00
• School equalization payments to Anahuac, Barbers Hill, East Chambers, and Goose Creek ISDs totaling $1,900,000
• Payment to Hart InterCivic for election equipment retrofitting in the amount of $457,495.00
• Contract with Arnold Construction for JP, Pct. 5 office repairs for $93,066.00

The Commissioners Court approved a $14.9 million CDBG-MIT grant application and authorized a contract for a women's dormitory and temporary jail. The Court also approved several tax abatements and a $298,626 roofing project for White's Park. A motion to terminate the Justice Center architectural contract failed.

• Approved $14,923,200.00 CDBG-MIT Regional MOD Application to Texas General Land Office
• Authorized Judge Sylvia to sign contract with Satterfield & Pontikes Construction, Inc. for women's dormitory and temporary jail
• Awarded White's Park re-roof project to CR Systems, Inc. for $298,626.00
• Approved Order designating Coneflower Storage Project, LLC 2022 Reinvestment Zone
• Approved IAH Transload I, LLC Tax Abatement application contingent on quality-of-life contribution
• Accepted FreezPak Logistrics tax abatement application contingent on Good Neighbor Policy and quality-of-life project contribution
• Approved Clay Partners Chapter 381 Agreement and its assignment to M S International, Inc.
• Denied motion to terminate HO+K contract for the Justice Center

Commissioners Court

The Chambers County Commissioners Court will meet to discuss awarding a bid for a temporary Women’s Dormitory project. The meeting includes an executive session to discuss personnel and the sale or purchase of real property.

• Awarding bid for temporary Women’s Dormitory project
• Executive session regarding personnel issues
• Executive session regarding sale/purchase of real property

The Commissioners Court met in a special session to select a contractor for the temporary women's dormitory project. The Court awarded the bid to Satterfield & Pontikes Construction, Inc.

• Awarded temporary women's dormitory project bid to Satterfield & Pontikes Construction, Inc. (Passed; Hammond voted nay)

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court will discuss several economic development proposals and tax abatements. The body is also deciding on various equipment purchases for law enforcement and emergency services, as well as county appointments.

• Payment of $730,406.00 to Dodge City/Chrysler Jeep Dodge City of McKinney for 14 Sheriff's Office fleet cars
• Payment of $198,400.00 to Greenscapes Six for maintenance on 12 baseball fields
• Payment of $99,606.08 to Stryker for four Power Load XT Stretchers
• Economic development proposals from Sumika Semiconductor Materials Texas, Inc., Fulcrum BioEnergy, Inc., and Chambers County Logistics Terminal, LP
• Service Provider Contract with CASA in the amount of $10,000.00

The Commissioners Court approved multiple Chapter 381 economic development proposals and tax abatement applications. The court also authorized spending for baseball field maintenance, medical stretchers, and constable body cameras. Several land and vehicle donations were accepted.

• Approved $198,400 contract with Greenscapes Six for 12 baseball fields
• Approved $99,606.08 purchase of four Power Load XT Stretchers from Stryker
• Approved $18,040 for Motorola Solutions body cameras for Constables
• Approved $15,000 Service Provider Contract with CASA
• Approved Chapter 381 proposals for Sumika Semiconductor Materials Texas, Inc. and Fulcrum BioEnergy, Inc.
• Accepted tax abatement application from IAH Transload I, LLC
• Accepted donation of 12 acres of land for Chambers Parkway right of way
• Tabled Black Mountain Energy Storage transmission line easement request

Commissioners Court

The Chambers County Commissioners Court will hold a special called meeting to discuss and consider the purchase of an articulated dump truck.

• Purchase of articulated dump truck

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court will discuss infrastructure projects, including a new communications tower and road improvements. The body is also considering several tax abatement applications and the canvassing of the November 8, 2022, election results.

• Bid of $1,067,112.90 from Quality Tower Services, Inc. for an ARPA-funded communications tower at the landfill
• Tax abatement applications for TGSCP 6363, LLC, TGSCP 4407 Grand Parkway, LLC, and Coneflower Storage Project, LLC
• Proposed 'no truck zone' on FM 2354 from FM 1405 to FM 3180 and on FM 3180 from FM 2354 to Interstate 10
• Payment of $502,566.00 to Chambers County Appraisal District for valuation expenses
• Release of $30,000 in contingency money for Kilgore Parkway detour and Needlepoint intersection improvements

The Commissioners Court approved a $1,067,112.90 bid for an ARPA-funded communications tower and several corporate tax abatements. Other actions included approving a new Justice Center design contract and a land swap for the Beach City community.

• Approved $1,067,112.90 bid from Quality Tower Services, Inc. for landfill communications tower
• Approved TGSCP 6363, LLC Tax Abatement Amendment and Chapter 381 agreement
• Approved Coneflower Storage Project, LLC Tax Abatement
• Approved $150,000 contract with Griffith, Moseley, Johnson & Associates for Justice Center design
• Approved land swap of 4.934 acres on Fisher Road for 7.97 acres near Beach City Community Building plus $238,623
• Approved lease with Barbers Hill ISD for 10 acres on Eagle Drive
• Accepted official canvass election results from November 8, 2022
• Rescinded November 8, 2022 order to sign SH 99 Market Value Waiver Agreement

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court will discuss economic development proposals and tax abatements for several companies. The body will also hold public hearings for two winter event mass gathering permits and review various infrastructure contracts.

• Tax abatement applications for Avera Companies-P9/Kilgore Grand Parkway PropCo, LP and Clay Partners-Cedar Port Phase III
• Public hearings for Go Live Winter Carnival and Magical Winter Lights mass gathering permits
• Change order of $176,504.77 to Texas Sterling Construction for FM 1409 pavement repair
• Purchase of a 2023 Kenworth T280 Water Truck for $121,754.93
• New $100.00 annual permit fee for Farmers Markets

The Court approved several infrastructure projects, including a $176,504.77 change order for FM 1409 and improvements to the Winnie Pilot lounge. It also granted mass gathering permits for two winter events and authorized the purchase of real property Parcel O. Economic development actions included tax abatement and Chapter 381 agreements.

• Approved $176,504.77 change order for FM 1409 pavement repairs
• Approved mass gathering permits for Go Live Winter Carnival and Magical Winter Lights Event
• Approved purchase of real property Parcel O
• Authorized $4,333 payment to HVS for hotel feasibility study
• Approved tax abatement application for Avera Companies —P9/Kilgore Grand Parkway PropCo, LP
• Approved $2,950 for a shower addition to Winnie Pilots lounge (Combs voted nay)
• Approved awning and fencing for Winnie Pilot lounge via bidder HKR
• Entered into Chapter 381 Agreement with Clay Partners-Cedar Port Phase III #1 and #2 LP

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court will discuss and decide on several construction projects, utility installations, and equipment purchases. The body is also reviewing multiple plat approvals and bidding processes for 2023 road materials and pavement rehabilitation.

• Proposed $39,910.89 for HKR Ranches, LLC to construct an RV space for Spindletop Center’s Mobile Clinic
• Proposed $36,722.00 for an aluminum replica cannon at Fort Anahuac Park from Steen Cannon Ordnance Works
• Approval of $53,800.00 for two 3-yard Stationary Compactors from Joe Guerra Mechanical Services
• Proposed $49,350.00 to Lopez Construction for 1,175 ft. of cart path at the golf course
• Approval of fiber optic line installations by Comcast Cable, LLC and Ridgeline Telecom on multiple roads

The Commissioners Court approved several economic development tax abatements and infrastructure expenditures. Key actions included funding for a replica cannon at Fort Anahuac Park and a school fund withdrawal for Barbers Hill ISD. The Court also extended Meals on Wheels services for indigent seniors through the end of the year.

• Approved $460,365.77 Permanent School Fund withdrawal for Barbers Hill ISD
• Approved $36,722.00 purchase of aluminum replica cannon for Fort Anahuac Park
• Approved $39,910.89 for HKR Ranches, LLC to construct RV space for Spindletop Center's Mobile Clinic
• Approved up to $5,000.00 for Dick Olin as Ring Sponsor for 2023 Bayou Bowl
• Authorized Meals on Wheels for indigent senior citizens for the rest of the year
• Appointed Claudia Sandoval to H-GAC Natural Resources Board for a two-year term
• Approved tax abatement applications for Coneflower Storage Project, LLC and Targa Downstream, LLC
• Extended tax abatement period by three years for Clay Partners-Cedar Port Phase III #1 and #2

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court will consider funding and design for widening Kilgore Parkway and address safety permits for the Freaky Deaky Music Festival. The body will also review several infrastructure contracts and a grant for affordable housing.

• Proposed $2 million funding for widening Kilgore Parkway from Hwy 99 east to FM 3180
• Public hearing for the closure of Needlepoint Road and a mass gathering permit for the Freaky Deaky Music Festival (Oct 29-31)
• Acceptance of a $50,000 grant from Southeast Texas Housing Finance Corporation for affordable housing
• Change Order No. 14 for FM 1409 asphalt crack repair with Texas Sterling Construction for $109,387.41
• Proposed $2.00 increase for all golf course green fees starting January 1, 2023

The court approved widening Kilgore Parkway from two to four lanes and funding 50% of the cost ($2,000,000) in lieu of tax abatements in CCID #3. It also approved several contracts, grants, and permits, including a $50,000 affordable housing grant and a mass gathering permit for Freaky Deaky Music Festival. A motion to hire a part-time bus driver and give a pay increase was defeated on a tie-breaking vote by the judge. Several items were tabled, including body cameras for constables and a request to be Ring Sponsor for the 2023 Bayou Bowl.

• Approved widening Kilgore Parkway from Hwy 99 to FM 3180 to four lanes, funding 50% ($2,000,000) in lieu of tax abatements
• Approved $109,387.41 change order for FM 1409 asphalt crack repair, pending TxDot approval
• Approved $50,000 grant from Southeast Texas Housing Finance Corp. for affordable housing
• Approved mass gathering permit for Freaky Deaky Music Festival at Houston Raceway Park
• Approved naming new baseball fields 'Yale Devillier Sports Complex' and individual fields
• Approved $4.00 increase in golf green fees starting Jan. 1, 2023
• Approved purchase of Parcel S for Justice Center
• Denied hiring part-time bus driver and pay increase for Lana Yawn (tie-breaking vote by judge)

Commissioners Court

The Chambers County Commissioners Court will hold a special called meeting to discuss and consider a tax abatement amendment for TGSCP 6363, LLC.

• Discussion and consideration of TGSCP 6363, LLC Tax Abatement amendment

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court will hold public hearings on the proposed 2023 annual budget and the 2022 tax rate. The body will also discuss road closures and parking ordinances related to an upcoming music festival.

• Proposed 2022 Tax Rate of 0.491551/$100
• Approval of $130,000 for LED illumination along Kilgore Parkway
• Approval of $141,196.56 for a Parks Department Storage Building
• Approval of $32,995.85 for traffic control on FM 1409
• Proposed closure of Needlepoint Road for a music festival October 29-31, 2022

The Chambers County Commissioners Court adopted the 2023 annual budget and set the 2022 tax rate at 0.491551 per $100 valuation. They also approved up to $2 million to widen Kilgore Parkway, contingent on developer matching funds, and accepted a Chapter 381 economic development proposal for Chambers County Logistics Terminal. Several items were tabled, including an Anahuac Transport variance request and an LED illumination project, while a road abandonment was approved.

• Adopted 2023 Chambers County Annual Budget
• Set 2022 Tax Rate at 0.491551/$100
• Approved up to $2,000,000 for Kilgore Parkway widening (contingent on developer match)
• Accepted Chambers County Logistics Terminal Chapter 381 proposal (60-day negotiation)
• Approved abandonment of 0.1057-acre road south of FM 1942
• Approved FM 1409 Change Order No. 4 ($32,995.85)
• Approved $46,196.56 ARPA allocation for Equipment Storage Building
• Approved policy prohibiting county vehicles driven home more than 5 miles outside county

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court will meet to receive a status update from HO+K regarding two projects. The body will also hold an executive session to discuss personnel and real property transactions.

• Status update from HO+K on Women's Detention Center (Project 1)
• Status update from HO+K on Justice Center (Project 2)
• Executive session regarding personnel issues
• Executive session regarding the sale/purchase of real property

The Chambers County Commissioners Court held a special called meeting on September 20, 2022, but took no substantive actions. The court heard an update on the Women's Detention Center and Justice Center projects, then entered executive session for legal, real property, personnel, and security discussions. No action was taken after returning from executive session, and the meeting adjourned.

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court will hold a public hearing regarding the NRG Cedar Bayou 5, LLC Project Moonshot-Tax Abatement Agreement. The body is also scheduling public hearings for the 2022 tax rate and the 2023 budget. Additional discussions include road maintenance, airport grants, and various facility construction bids.

• Public hearing for NRG Cedar Bayou 5, LLC Project Moonshot-Tax Abatement Agreement
• Proposed 2022 tax rate and 2023 budget public hearings set for September 27th
• FM 1409 Change Order No.2 to Texas Material Group, Inc. for $176,865.00
• Public Health building renovation bid from Arnold Construction for $194,649.00
• Parks Department storage building bid from HKR Ranches, LLC for $141,196.56

The Chambers County Commissioners Court approved a $100,000 funding increase for each volunteer fire department for 2023, approved a tax abatement agreement with NRG Cedar Bayou 5 LLC, and set public hearings for the tax rate and budget. The court also approved a $2,500 salary increase for elected officials, authorized removal of signs on Lawrence Road, and rejected bids for a temporary women's dormitory to rebid.

• Approved $100,000 funding for each volunteer fire department for 2023 (22-09-319)
• Approved NRG Cedar Bayou 5 LLC tax abatement agreement (22-09-317)
• Increased elected officials' salaries by $2,500 and fuel allowances (22-09-322)
• Authorized removal of two signs on Lawrence Road and Lakeview Drive (22-09-326)
• Approved $176,865 change order for FM 1409 embankment (22-09-327)
• Approved $194,649 renovation of Public Health building (22-09-346)
• Rejected all bids for Temporary Women's Dormitory, to rebid (22-09-357)
• Approved no wake zones on multiple bayous (22-09-344)

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court is holding a special called meeting to discuss and consider the 2023 Budget.

• Discussion and consideration of the 2023 Budget

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court is holding a special called budget workshop meeting. The body will discuss and consider the 2023 Budget.

• Discussion and consideration of the 2023 Budget

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court will discuss several American Rescue Plan Act projects and the renaming of Chambers Parkway. The body is also considering various infrastructure payments, road closures for Texas Gatorfest, and the approval of minor plats for Guillory, Cooper, and Henderson Estates.

• Proposed $650,000 construction of new Extension Office/Parks Storage Building/CCYLSRR Office space
• Public hearing and consideration to rename Chambers Parkway to 'Gordon Speer-Chambers Parkway'
• Purchase of a Doosan DX140 Excavator for $165,973.00
• Payment of $21,761.00 to Direct Services for roof repairs at White's Park
• Proposed road closures of Knearem, Frost, Oliver, and Oak Road for Texas Gatorfest

The Chambers County Commissioners Court approved a series of items including ARPA-funded projects (aerial survey, architect procurement, new Extension Office building), a resolution on border security, and road closures for Texas Gatorfest. The court also renamed Chambers Parkway to 'Gordon Speer-Chambers Parkway' and tabled two items: removal of signs on Lawrence Road and an interlocal agreement with the City of Anahuac regarding splash-pad water and landfill fees.

• Renamed Chambers Parkway to 'Gordon Speer-Chambers Parkway' (passed)
• Approved $9,515 additional funds to Texas Material Group for Kilgore Parkway utility issues (passed)
• Approved resolution calling for additional border security measures (passed)
• Authorized ARPA-funded aerial survey of Airport Road watershed (passed)
• Amended ARPA Recovery Plan to add $650,000 Extension Office/Parks Storage building (passed)
• Authorized Texas Gatorfest road closures and overflow parking (passed)
• Tabled removal of two signs on Lawrence Road and Lakeview Drive
• Tabled interlocal agreement with City of Anahuac on splash-pad water and landfill fees

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court is holding a special called budget workshop meeting. The body will discuss and consider the 2023 Budget.

• Discussion and consideration of the 2023 Budget

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court is holding a special called budget workshop meeting. The body will discuss and consider the 2023 Budget.

• Discussion and consideration of the 2023 Budget

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court is holding a special called budget workshop meeting. The body will discuss and consider the 2023 Budget.

• Discussion and consideration of the 2023 Budget

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court is holding a special called budget workshop meeting. The body will discuss and consider the 2023 Budget.

• Discussion and consideration of the 2023 Budget

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court is holding a special called budget workshop meeting. The body will discuss and consider the 2023 Budget.

• Discussion and consideration of the 2023 Budget

Commissioners Court

The Chambers County Commissioners Court will hold a special called meeting to conduct a public hearing. The session focuses on a tax abatement agreement for SBR Cedar Port 2 Owner, L.P.

• Public hearing regarding SBR Cedar Port 2 Owner, L.P. Tax Abatement Agreement

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court will discuss various infrastructure projects, including road repairs and airport improvements. The body is also considering tax abatement agreements and several equipment purchases for county parks and the golf course.

• Kilgore Parkway change order from Texas Material Group, Inc. for $709,438.07
• Public hearing and consideration of SBR Cedar Port 2 Owner, L.P. Tax Abatement Agreement
• Playground equipment purchases for Old River Community Building ($73,696.04) and M.Q. Bradford Park ($76,303.40)
• Budget amendment of $23,438 for archaeological investigation at Fort Anahuac Park
• Purchase of a 45 horsepower tractor for $29,602.89 and a greens mower for $37,566.50

The Chambers County Commissioners Court approved the SBR Cedar Port 2 Owner, L.P. Tax Abatement Agreement and accepted a Chapter 381 economic development proposal from Fulcrum Trinity Fuels for review. They also denied a $709,438.07 change order for Kilgore Parkway, approved multiple purchases and contracts, and tabled several items including the Cognatas' ditch issue and FM 1409 pavement repair options.

• Approved SBR Cedar Port 2 Owner, L.P. Tax Abatement Agreement
• Accepted Fulcrum Trinity Fuels, LLC Chapter 381 Economic Development Proposal for review
• Denied Kilgore Parkway Change Order No. 1 from Texas Material Group ($709,438.07)
• Approved FM 1409 force account Change Order No. 4 ($38,341.77)
• Approved $11,527 contract management software proposal through Outlaw
• Approved use of speed humps countywide, placement at commissioner discretion
• Approved purchase of playground equipment for Old River Community Building ($73,696.04) and M.Q. Bradford Park ($76,303.40)
• Approved $250,000 transfer from Maintenance Capital Budget to essential projects

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court is holding a special called budget workshop meeting. The body will discuss and consider the 2023 Budget.

• Discussion and consideration of the 2023 Budget

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court is holding a special called budget workshop meeting. The body will discuss and consider the 2023 Budget.

• Discussion and consideration of the 2023 Budget

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court is holding a special called budget workshop meeting. The body will discuss and consider the 2023 Budget.

• Discussion and consideration of the 2023 Budget

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court will meet for a special called budget workshop. The body will discuss and consider the 2023 Budget.

• Discussion and consideration of the 2023 Budget

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court will discuss applying for a CDBG-DR grant for Tropical Storm Imelda recovery drainage improvements. The body will also consider scheduling a public hearing to rename Chambers Parkway. Executive sessions are scheduled for personnel and real property matters.

• Proposed CDBG-DR application to Texas General Land Office for Mayhaw Bayou drainage improvements
• Proposed public hearing on August 23 to rename Chambers Parkway to 'Gordon Speer - Chambers Parkway'
• Executive session regarding personnel issues
• Executive session regarding the sale or purchase of real property

The Chambers County Commissioners Court held a special called meeting and passed three items. They set a public hearing for August 23, 2022, to consider renaming Chambers Parkway to 'Gordon Speer-Chambers Parkway.' They authorized submitting a CDBG-DR grant application to the Texas General Land Office for drainage improvements along Mayhaw Bayou related to Tropical Storm Imelda recovery. They also approved beginning the process to purchase land in Winnie, Texas, to replace the Cook Road Road & Bridge yard, starting with an appraisal and offer, with the County Judge authorized to sign documents.

• Set public hearing for Aug 23, 2022, on renaming Chambers Parkway to 'Gordon Speer-Chambers Parkway' (passed)
• Authorized CDBG-DR grant application to Texas GLO for Mayhaw Bayou drainage improvements (passed)
• Approved starting land purchase process in Winnie to replace Cook Road Road & Bridge yard (passed)

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court will discuss starting the process to buy land in Winnie, Texas. This land would replace the Cook Road Road & Bridge yard that was converted into baseball fields.

• Discussion of purchasing land in Winnie, Texas for a replacement Road & Bridge yard
• Executive session regarding personnel issues
• Executive session regarding the sale or purchase of real property

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court will hold public hearings regarding the NRG Cedar Bayou 5, LLC Project Moonshot 2022 Reinvestment Zone, the Houston Transloading Partners I, LLC Tax Abatement Agreement, and updates to county infrastructure and drainage manuals.

• Terracon Proposal for Kilgore Parkway widening and extension: $57,340.00
• Purchase of three license plate recognition cameras from Flock Group, Inc.: $8,550.00
• Purchase of a John Deere 4052M Compact tractor: $30,989.21
• Purchase of a greens mower from Kansas Golf & Turf: $37,566.50
• Carrier 10 ton HVAC unit replacement at the West Annex: $19,084.00

The Chambers County Commissioners Court approved a stipend increase for correctional nurses from $8,000 to $12,000, adopted the county financial policy, and approved several infrastructure and development items. They also approved tax abatement agreements for two companies and adopted uniform rental rates for county buildings. Several items were tabled or pulled, and no action was taken on road updates.

• Increased correctional nurse stipend from $8,000 to $12,000 (22-07-248)
• Approved Chambers County Financial Policy (22-07-249)
• Approved Terracon material services proposal for Kilgore Parkway at $57,340 (22-07-251)
• Accepted right-of-way donation from Kevin Speer (22-07-252)
• Adopted changes to Subdivision, Infrastructure, and Drainage Criteria Manuals (22-07-253)
• Approved NRG Cedar Bayou 5 reinvestment zone and scheduled tax abatement hearing (22-07-255, 22-07-256)
• Approved Houston Transloading Partners I tax abatement agreement (22-07-257)
• Adopted uniform rental rates for county-owned buildings (22-07-258)

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court is holding a special called budget workshop meeting. The body will discuss and consider the 2023 Budget.

• Discussion and consideration of the 2023 Budget

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court is holding a special called budget workshop meeting. The body will discuss and consider the 2023 Budget.

• Discussion and consideration of the 2023 Budget

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court is holding a special called budget workshop meeting. The body will discuss and consider the 2023 Budget.

• Discussion and consideration of the 2023 Budget

Commissioners Court

The Chambers County Commissioners Court will discuss various administrative updates, financial requests, and infrastructure projects. Key items include tax abatement applications for NRG Cedar Bayou 5 LLC and grants for local festivals.

• Proposal for $329,508 for body-worn and in-car cameras for the Sheriff's Office using ARPA funds
• Tax Abatement and Reinvestment Zone applications for NRG Cedar Bayou 5 LLC-Project Moonshot
• Permanent School Fund withdrawal request for East Chambers ISD in the amount of $103,907.85
• Payment of $43,704.73 to Texan Tough Services for covered equipment parking at Anahuac Golf Course
• Public hearing scheduled for July 26, 2022, to revise Subdivision, Infrastructure and Drainage Criteria Manuals

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court has scheduled a series of special called budget workshop meetings. The sole purpose of these meetings is to discuss and consider the 2023 budget.

• Discussion and consideration of the 2023 Budget

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court will consider several agreements and authorizations regarding the sale of the Arboretum of Winnie Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. The body will also hold public hearings on subdivision criteria and a reinvestment zone.

• Sale and lease termination agreements for the Arboretum of Winnie Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
• Public hearing and adoption of changes to the Chambers County Subdivision and Infrastructure Criteria Manual
• Public hearing regarding the SBR Cedar Port 2 Owner, L.P. 2022 Reinvestment Zone
• Request from Goose Creek CISD for Permanent School Fund withdrawal of $119,831.39
• Approval of $750,000 in 2022 funding for Mont Belvieu EMS

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court will discuss material testing contracts for county projects and the appointment of an Assistant County Engineer. The body is also considering bids for concrete driveway repairs and the expansion of a solid waste site.

• Contracts for material testing with Terracon Consultants L.L.C., HTS Inc. Consultants, and Science Engineering LTD
• Appointment of Robert L. Hall, Jr. PE, RPLS to Assistant County Engineer
• Bids for concrete driveway and full depth concrete repair in various county locations
• Expansion of the Smith Point box site to the west for residential brush deposits
• Fiber optic cable installation by Comcast Cable, LLC in the east right-of-way of Lanai Drive

Commissioners Court

The Chambers County Commissioners Court will discuss economic development projects, including reinvestment zones and tax abatement assignments. The body is also considering updates to the solid waste ordinance and various infrastructure and emergency service contracts.

• Public hearing and designation of the Houston Transloading Partners I, LLC Reinvestment Zone
• Proposed $360,000.00 loan for payouts to YLS exhibitors
• Adoption of the Revised Solid Waste Ordinance
• Contract award to N&T construction to build Cook Baseball Complex in Winnie, Texas
• Down payment of $13,893.12 to The Sunset Room for Chambers County Day at the Capitol 2023

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court will discuss funding for medical equipment and review several tax abatement and reinvestment zone applications. The body will also hold public hearings on road and bridge criteria manuals and the Chambers Parkway Transportation Reinvestment Zone.

• Request for $500,000 disbursement for a CT Machine at Anahuac Hospital
• Public hearing on proposed Chambers Parkway Transportation Reinvestment Zone (CPTRZ)
• Change Order No. 13 for $25,982.00 to Texas Sterling Construction
• Purchase of a Cat Trackhoe 310-07 RB for $157,252.25 for Solid Waste
• Nuisance abatement discussion for 416 Bertrand Street, Winnie, Texas

The Chambers County Commissioners Court tabled a revised Solid Waste Ordinance that would have reduced Smith Point dump hours from six to three days a week, after residents spoke against it. The court approved several other items, including variances, change orders, tax abatements, and resolutions. A $500,000 request for a CT machine at Anahuac Hospital was also tabled until the second court in June.

• Tabled revised Solid Waste Ordinance (22-05-160)
• Approved Southwinds Section 4&5 variance request (22-05-161)
• Approved Change Order No. 13 for $25,982 to Texas Sterling Construction (22-05-162)
• Approved nuisance abatement for 416 Bertrand Street, Winnie (22-05-163)
• Approved Change Order No. 1 for $22,160 to Cowboy Asphalt Services (22-05-164)
• Authorized going out for Construction Inspection RFQs (22-05-165)
• Tabled Road & Bridge Criteria Manual changes until June 28, 2022 (22-05-166)
• Approved tax abatement applications for Houston Transloading Partners and SBR Cedar Port 2 (22-05-171, 22-05-172)

Commissioners Court

The Chambers County Commissioners Court is holding a special called meeting to discuss and consider canvassing the results of the May 7, 2022 Joint Constitutional Amendment Special Election. The agenda also includes executive session items on personnel and the sale or purchase of real property. Public participation is available via online forms submitted by 3:00 p.m. on May 16, 2022.

• Canvass 2022 Joint Constitutional Amendment Special Election results from May 7, 2022
• Executive session on personnel issues (Texas Gov't Code 551.074)
• Executive session on real property sale/purchase (Texas Gov't Code 551.072)
• Public comment via online form due by 3:00 p.m. May 16, 2022

Commissioners Court

The Chambers County Commissioners Court will hold a regular meeting to discuss and potentially approve several items, including an election equipment upgrade funded by a state grant, tax abatement applications from two companies, and various contracts and agreements. The agenda also includes numerous consent agenda items covering routine financial approvals, purchases, and service agreements.

• Approve HART Intercivic quote and resolution to upgrade election equipment via state grant
• Consider Houston Transloading Partners I, LLC (NFI) tax abatement application and incentives
• Consider SBR Cedar Port 2 Owner, LP tax abatement application
• Approve payment to Hydrex Environmental for groundwater monitoring ($11,334.18)
• Approve payment to Spok, Inc. for annual maintenance agreement

The Chambers County Commissioners Court approved multiple items including election equipment upgrades funded by a state grant, hiring Brandimarte Law Firm, tax abatements for Houston Transloading Partners and SBR Cedar Port 2, a park use agreement for a BBQ cook-off, and the purchase of Parcel G for the Justice Center. The Southwinds Section 4 & 5 variance request was tabled for further work. The court also approved the sale of Victoria Walker Park and accepted the 2021 Excellence in Safety Award.

• Approved HART Intercivic election equipment upgrade funded by state grant
• Hired Brandimarte Law Firm, PLLC for professional services
• Approved Houston Transloading Partners I, LLC (NFI) tax abatement
• Approved SBR Cedar Port 2 Owner, LP tax abatement
• Approved Lone Star Guardians 'No Fences' BBQ Cook-Off at White's Park
• Approved purchase of Parcel G for Justice Center
• Approved purchase offer to sell Victoria Walker Park
• Tabled Southwinds Section 4 & 5 variance request

Commissioners Court

The Chambers County Commissioners Court will discuss and potentially approve several items, including a renewal of a delinquent tax collection contract, a supplemental agreement with CCID#1 for road improvements, and a resolution adopting amended Chapter 312 tax abatement guidelines. They will also consider purchasing a park management system and various road and right-of-way requests. The agenda includes a public hearing on tax abatement guidelines and numerous consent agenda items.

• Renewal of contingent fee contract with Perdue Brandon Fielder Collins and Mott, LLP for delinquent tax collection
• Supplemental Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with CCID#1 for greenbelt buffer along FM 2354 and Fisher Road improvements
• Resolution adopting amended Ch. 312 Tax Abatement guidelines (public hearing at 10:00)
• Purchase of CivicRec Management System for $10,463.00 with $4,725.00 annual renewal
• Ordinance requiring trolling motors only on Turtle Bayou from I-10 bridge to county line

The Chambers County Commissioners Court approved several items, including a $3,800 traffic data collection contract, a supplemental interlocal agreement with CCID #1, requests for TxDOT to designate surplus right-of-way on FM 3180 and FM 565, and a resolution adopting amended Ch. 312 tax abatement guidelines. The court tabled the proposed 'trolling motors only' ordinance on Turtle Bayou after enforcement concerns, and also tabled a nuisance abatement at 416 Bertrand Street. A motion to purchase the CivicRec Management System was tabled.

• Approved $3,800 for traffic data collection at four intersections (22-04-125)
• Approved supplemental Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with CCID #1 for greenbelt buffer and Fisher Road improvements (22-04-126)
• Approved request to TxDOT to designate FM 3180 right-of-way as surplus (22-04-127)
• Approved request to TxDOT to designate FM 565 right-of-way as surplus (22-04-128)
• Approved going out for RFQs for Geotechnical Services and Construction Lab Testing (22-04-129)
• Approved renewal of contingent fee contract with Perdue, Brandon, Fielder, Collins and Mott, LLP (22-04-131)
• Approved $2,500 HOT Fund application for mural in Gregory Park (22-04-132, Hammond nay)
• Tabled 'trolling motors only' ordinance for Turtle Bayou; tabled CivicRec Management System purchase (22-04-135)

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The Chambers County Commissioners Court will discuss selling the old library property in Winnie, approving task orders for road inspections, and acting on a developer agreement for Cypress Point Subdivision. It will also hold public hearings on economic development bonds for a plastic recycling facility and on tax abatement guidelines. Several items involve funding applications for the Anahuac Airport and contracts for various services.

• Selling old Library property at Hwy. 124 and Chesnut in Winnie
• Task Order No. 3 with Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson for Kilgore Parkway construction inspection
• Developer agreement with Dutton Lake, LLC for Cypress Point Subdivision, Section 2
• Public hearing on Mission EDC Solid Waste Disposal Revenue Bonds for Fractal Polymers LLC project at 4950 Borusan Road
• Hotel Occupancy Fund Grant of $2,500 to Stowell Action Committee for mural in Gregory Park

The Chambers County Commissioners Court approved several economic development agreements, including with Borusan Mannesmann U.S. Pipe, Inc., and a resolution requiring companies to be good neighbors for tax abatement consideration. They also approved contracts for road inspection services, a developer agreement for Cypress Point Subdivision, and various grant applications. Several items were tabled, including the sale of the old Library property and a supplemental agreement with CCID #1.

• Approved Borusan Mannesmann U.S. Pipe, Inc. Economic Development Agreement proposal
• Approved Resolution requiring companies to be good neighbors for tax abatement consideration
• Approved 2022 contract with Baytown/West Chambers County Economic Development Foundation
• Approved Task Order No. 3 with Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson for Kilgore Parkway construction inspection
• Approved developer agreement with Dutton Lake, LLC for Cypress Point Subdivision, Section 2
• Approved RFQs for Public Private Partnership to build Justice Center, Library, and other projects
• Approved payroll change for Kaitlyn Gallaway (Commissioner Hammond voted nay)
• Tabled sale of old Library property and supplemental Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with CCID #1

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The Chambers County Commissioners Court will discuss and decide on several items, including variances for road and green belt requirements, awarding a road striping/resurfacing bid, and authorizing the construction of a new landfill cell funded by ARPA. They will also consider resolutions for proclamations, economic development applications, and various consent agenda items. The meeting includes an executive session for personnel, real property, and right-of-way sign issues.

• Variance to reduce green belt from 50 ft to 20 ft at AmeriPort Business Park (FM 565 and FM 2354)
• Variance to waive 29 ft street width to 28 ft and 100 ft cul-de-sac to 85 ft for Heights of Baytown, Section 1
• Award striping/resurfacing bid for parking lots and Hisler Road
• Authorize competitive bid for new landfill cell funded by ARPA-CLFRF
• Approve Tyler Enterprise Justice software renewal for $189,936.24

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The Chambers County Commissioners Court is holding a special called meeting to consider awarding a construction bid for the Kilgore Parkway road project and to authorize soliciting RFPs for professional environmental services for solid waste. The agenda also includes executive session items on personnel and real property, which are not open to the public.

• Award bid for Chambers County Kilgore Parkway from ~2,400 ft east of SH 146 to SH 99 and ~3,500 ft east of SH 99 to FM 3180
• Allow Purchasing to solicit RFPs for Professional Environmental Services - Solid Waste
• Executive session: personnel issues (Texas Gov't Code 551.074)
• Executive session: sale/purchase of real property (Texas Gov't Code 551.072)

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The Chambers County Commissioners Court is holding a special called meeting to discuss and consider approving Professional Engineering Services Task Order #2 with Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, Inc. for 2022. The agenda also includes executive session items on personnel issues and the sale or purchase of real property. Public participation is available via submitted forms.

• Professional Engineering Services Task Order #2 with Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, Inc. for 2022
• Executive session on personnel issues
• Executive session on sale/purchase of real property

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The Chambers County Commissioners Court will hold a regular meeting to discuss and decide on a range of items, including the sale of county property, several change orders and agreements, tax abatements, and a large consent agenda. Public hearings are scheduled for the renewal of a reinvestment zone and the creation of a transportation reinvestment zone. The agenda also includes numerous routine consent items such as reports, payments, and plats.

• Sale of 0.3053-acre tract on Shady Glen Drive, Oak Island, via sealed bid
• Change Order No. 12 for FM 1409 project, $19,462.17
• MOU with Montgomery Estates, LLC for creation of Chambers County MUD 4
• Public hearings and orders on Borusan Mannesmann Pipe U.S., Inc. Reinvestment Zone and Chambers Parkway Transportation Reinvestment Zone
• Consent items include $34,075.28 canopy, $49,875.00 building repairs, $57,500.00 compactors, and multiple final plats

The Chambers County Commissioners Court tabled a memorandum of understanding with Montgomery Estates, LLC for creating Chambers County MUD 4 after multiple citizens spoke against it. The court approved several tax abatement items, including renewing the Borusan Mannesmann reinvestment zone and approving the Houston Transloading Partners tax abatement, while Oleon Americas withdrew its application. It also approved change orders for road and wastewater projects, a park use agreement, and the county cybersecurity plan.

• Tabled MUD 4 MOU with Montgomery Estates, LLC
• Approved Park Use Agreement for First Baptist Church of Anahuac Easter event
• Approved Change Order No. 12 for FM 1409 project ($19,462.17)
• Renewed Borusan Mannesmann Pipe U.S., Inc. 2013 Reinvestment Zone
• Set public hearing for May 8, 2022 on Chambers Parkway Transportation Reinvestment Zone
• Approved P8/CPL 1 Propco, LLC tax abatement assignment to NNN OPP IV OWNER II, LLC
• Approved Houston Transloading Partners I, LLC (NFI) tax abatement application
• Approved Change Order No. 1 for Hankamer Wastewater Treatment Plant ($19,834.00)

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The Chambers County Commissioners Court will consider raising the homestead exemption for residents over 65 or disabled from $60,000 to $200,000, along with several road, drainage, and grant-related items. The agenda includes multiple public hearings, contract approvals, and a consent agenda with routine expenditures. This is a regular meeting with both significant policy decisions and routine administrative matters.

• Homestead exemption increase for over-65/disabled from $60,000 to $200,000
• Change Order No. 1 for FM 1409 Bridge for $55,299.18
• HOT Fund Grant application by Nerd Con for $7,000,000
• Tax abatement for Oleon Americas, Inc. and Borusan Mannesmann reinvestment zone renewal
• Video surveillance and access control at West Side Complex for $50,540.87

The Commissioners Court approved increasing the homestead exemption for persons over 65 or disabled from $60,000 to $200,000. The court also approved a $7,000 hotel occupancy tax grant for Nerd Con, a $55,299.18 bridge change order, and participation in a FEMA hazard mitigation grant program. Two agenda items were tabled: the Oleon Americas tax abatement application and a revision to arena membership rules.

• Approved homestead exemption increase for over-65/disabled from $60,000 to $200,000
• Approved $55,299.18 change order for FM 1409 Bridge (Texas Material Group)
• Approved $7,000 HOT Fund Grant for Nerd Con
• Approved participation in TDEM/FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program DR-2885
• Approved $72,071.90 change order for Westside Complex lime stabilization
• Approved $50,540.87 video surveillance/access control at Westside Complex
• Approved Mass Gathering Permit for Marsh Fest (March 4, 2022)
• Tabled Oleon Americas tax abatement application and arena membership rule revision

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The Chambers County Commissioners Court will consider several administrative and financial items, including a contract for election services with Barbers Hill ISD and a possible increase to the county's over-65 homestead tax exemption. They will also discuss road and bridge agreements, emergency management purchases, and a proposed monument to lost crabbers and shrimpers. The agenda includes a large consent agenda with routine items such as budget amendments, purchases, and utility permits.

• Contract for election services with Barbers Hill ISD for May 7, 2022 election
• Raise over 65 Homestead Tax Exemption
• Interlocal Agreement with TGS/Cedar Port/CCID#1 for Fisher Road Improvements and greenbelt along FM 2354
• Purchase of 8 Tempus Monitors from Phillips Healthcare for $355,973.83
• Change Order for Jim Silva Sports Complex parking lot from N&T Construction for $596,342.28

The Commissioners Court approved raising the over-65 homestead tax exemption from $60,000 to $200,000 for tax year 2022. It also approved a variance for Houston Raceway Park's Freaky Deaky music festival with a $10,000 fine per failed sound test, removing the previous $30,000 cap. Several other items were approved, including election services, law enforcement agreements, and various purchases and reimbursements. One item, the interlocal agreement for Fisher Road improvements, was tabled.

• Approved raising over-65 homestead tax exemption from $60,000 to $200,000 for tax year 2022
• Approved variance for Houston Raceway Park Freaky Deaky festival with $10,000 fine per failed sound test, removing $30,000 cap
• Approved contract for election services with Barbers Hill ISD for May 7, 2022 election
• Approved CCID #1 agreement for law enforcement services
• Approved purchase of Drone Sense Software for $4,764
• Approved reimbursement to Oak Island Double Bayou VFD for driveway repairs ($13,405.25)
• Approved budget amendment for FY 2022 (Commissioner Hammond voted nay)
• Tabled interlocal agreement with TGS/Cedar Port/CCID #1 for Fisher Road improvements

Commissioners Court

The Chambers County Commissioners Court will discuss and consider several administrative, financial, road, and economic development items. Key decisions include a possible increase to the over-65 homestead tax exemption, the sale of county property via sealed bid, and multiple road and drainage agreements. The agenda also includes a large consent agenda with routine purchases and approvals, plus executive session items on personnel and real property.

• Discuss and consider raising Chambers County's over 65 Homestead Tax Exemption
• Discuss and consider sale of 0.1764-acre vacant land at 4818 N. FM 565, Mont Belvieu, TX via sealed bid
• Discuss and consider agreement with TGS and/or CCID#1 for greenbelt along FM 3180 and improvements to Fisher Road
• Discuss and consider HOT Fund Grant applications: The Wall That Heals ($25,000) and Marsh Fest ($25,000)
• Consent agenda includes purchases: Doosan DX300 Excavator ($236,719), Bomag RS360 Reclaimer ($452,398), and Motorola radios ($49,018.07)

The Chambers County Commissioners Court approved $25,000 hotel occupancy tax grants for both Marsh Fest and The Wall That Heals, along with park use agreements and waived mass gathering permit fees for both events. They also accepted a tax abatement application from Oleon Americas, set a public hearing for a proposed reinvestment zone, and approved the sale of county property. Several drainage-related agenda items were tabled, and a discussion on raising the over-65 homestead exemption was pulled for further review.

• Approved $25,000 HOT grant for Marsh Fest
• Approved $25,000 HOT grant for The Wall That Heals
• Approved park use agreements for Marsh Fest and The Wall That Heals
• Waived mass gathering permit fees for Marsh Fest and The Wall That Heals
• Accepted Oleon Americas tax abatement application
• Set public hearing for Chambers Parkway reinvestment zone
• Approved sale of county property at 4818 N. FM 565 via sealed bid
• Approved payroll changes with exceptions

Commissioners Court

The Chambers County Commissioners Court will hold a regular meeting to discuss and decide on a range of administrative, financial, and project items. Key actions include a public hearing on a Community Resiliency Program application, approval of a splash pad purchase, and extension of COVID-19 paid leave. The agenda also includes numerous routine consent items.

• Authorize $20,900 payment to US Army Corps of Engineers for Old River Boat Ramp administrative fees
• Public hearing at 10:30 a.m. on Community Resiliency Program application to TDHCA
• Revised Buy Board purchase of Ft. Anahuac Park Splash Pad, adding $84,717.28 for total $399,941.28
• Extend COVID-19 paid leave for employees exposed or quarantined (Jan 1–Jun 30, 2022)
• Consent items include $131,638.72 Tyler Technologies renewal, $126,203.76 appraisal district payment, and $40,387.63 Hankamer Community Building pavilion bid

The Chambers County Commissioners Court approved several items, including a revised splash pad purchase, COVID-19 paid leave extension, and a resolution to apply for a state resiliency grant. They also authorized payments and purchases, and approved job descriptions and payroll changes. No action was taken on simplifying the drainage design process.

• Accepted American Flag Retirement Boxes from Eagle Scout Gabriel White
• Approved Fund Balance Policy and Fraud, Waste and Abuse Policy for 2022
• Approved revised splash pad purchase for Ft. Anahuac Park, total $399,941.28
• Authorized $20,900 payment to US Army Corps of Engineers for Old River Boat Ramp fees
• Approved COVID-19 paid leave extension for employees testing positive (Jan 1–Jun 30, 2022), with Combs voting nay
• Approved Consent Agenda, except items 19.5 and 19.6
• Approved purchase of 2021 Ford Explorer for DA Investigator for $29,968.25
• Adopted resolution to apply for TDHCA Community Resiliency Program grant

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The Chambers County Commissioners Court will hold a special called meeting to discuss and consider a single item: purchasing a 2021 Ford Explorer for the District Attorney Investigator using forfeiture funds. The meeting is open to the public, with participation available via online forms.

• Purchase of 2021 Ford Explorer from Silsbee Ford for $29,968.25 using forfeiture funds

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The Chambers County Commissioners Court will hold a special called meeting to discuss and consider a single item: the purchase of a 2021 Ford Explorer for the District Attorney Investigator, funded by forfeiture funds, from Silsbee Ford for $29,968.25. The agenda contains only this one substantive item; all other content is procedural notice and certification.

• Purchase of 2021 Ford Explorer for District Attorney Investigator from Silsbee Ford for $29,968.25 using forfeiture funds