Montgomery County public meetings in 2021
40 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Commissioners Court-Regular Meeting
The Commissioners Court will discuss funding for precinct security projects and approve various land acquisitions for flood mitigation and road projects. The body is also reviewing budget amendments for Fiscal Years 2021 and 2022 and planning for the May 2022 joint election.
- Proposed security projects for Precinct 1 ($146,830.77), Precinct 2 ($116,830.05), and Precinct 4 ($196,716.54)
- Contract for material testing and inspection services for Sorters Road - Segment 1 in the amount of $207,905
- Acceptance of a 391.054 acre tract of land donation from Woodforest Partners, LP
- Request for Justice of the Peace Precinct 1 to use $23,000 from the Justice Courts Assistance and Technology Fund
- Approval of early voting locations and times for the May 7, 2022 Joint Election
Notice of a Montgomery County Toll Road Authority Session
The Montgomery County Toll Road Authority will meet to approve previous session minutes and administrative resolutions. The body will also consider appointments for toll violation hearings and authorize bidding for a paving project.
- Advertising for bids: MCTRA 249 Concrete Slope Paving at Patridge Circle Intersection with SH249 Frontage Road
- Appointment of Steve Crews and Jake Kelly as Administrative Hearings officers for toll violation hearings
- Amended and Restated Resolution and Order regarding administrative operations and collections
Commissioners Court-Regular Meeting
The Montgomery County Commissioners Court will consider a $2.5 million HUD grant for community development, approve various road construction change orders, and appoint members to several Emergency Service Districts. The agenda also includes public hearings on replats and stop sign installations, as well as executive sessions regarding legal claims and personnel matters.
- Accept HOME-ARP Grant from HUD for $2,548,899
- Approve $37,800 change order for Calvary Road Culvert Crossings
- Approve $97,104 discretionary exemption for Clearwater Cove pipe replacement
- Accept agreements for Ford Road Project parcel acquisitions (Parcels 93-95)
- Public hearing on all-way stop sign control at McCleskey Road and Penny Lane
Commissioners Court-Regular Meeting
The Montgomery County Commissioners Court will meet to discuss budget adjustments, grant renewals, and various infrastructure projects. The body is considering several high-value contracts and the deobligation of over $7 million in rental assistance funding.
- Proposed $2,101,520.00 contract with Axon Enterprise, Inc. for public safety video surveillance
- Deobligation of $7,106,368.27 in Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) funding to the Department of Treasury
- Change order authorization up to $250,000 for the Forensics Facility roofing system
- Public hearing for the partial replat of Wood Lake Village Section 1 (Harper's Preserve, Section 17 Replat)
- Proposed carry-over of up to $400,000 in unused benefits to activate a TCDRS retirement option
Commissioners Court-Regular Meeting
The Commissioners Court will hold a public hearing and consider adopting a final plan for the redistricting of county commissioner precincts. The body will also discuss establishing a Sexual Assault Response Team and canvassing results for the November 2 constitutional amendment election.
- Public hearing and potential adoption of a final plan for redistricting Commissioners precincts
- Proposed resolution to establish a Montgomery County Sexual Assault Response Team (SART)
- Change order for Hagerty Consulting, Inc. for HUD CDBG-DR infrastructure projects not to exceed $634,208
- Quotes from Nash Industries for District Attorney's office renovations in the amount of $142,127.97
- Approval of the FY2022 Budget Policy
CC Special Session
The Commissioners Court will evaluate whether redistricting of commissioner precincts is required following the 2020 census. The session includes a presentation of a draft illustrative plan and a public hearing for community proposals.
- Discussion of redistricting criteria and public participation guidelines
- Presentation of a draft illustrative redistricting plan
- Public hearing for comments and proposals regarding precinct redistricting
- Executive session for legal consultation on redistricting obligations
Notice of a Montgomery County Toll Road Authority Session
The Montgomery County Toll Road Authority is meeting to discuss and potentially authorize a budget amendment. This action would allocate end-of-year revenue and expenses for the FY2021 period.
- FY2021 budget amendment to allocate end of year revenue and expenses
Commissioners Court-Regular Meeting
The Commissioners Court will consider a consent agenda covering budget transfers, purchasing approvals, and the acceptance of numerous subdivision roads into county maintenance. Key actions include accepting state and federal grants for law enforcement and victim services, approving land acquisitions for road projects, and authorizing public hearings for replats.
- Accept $134,316.82 grant for Sheriff's Office First Responder Mental Health Coordinator
- Accept $114,259.24 grant for Accident Reconstruction and Traffic Investigation Unit
- Approve acquisition of 721 Chateau Woods Parkway for Flood Mitigation Assistance Grant
- Approve acceptance of roads in Woodforest, Artavia, and Chambers Creek subdivisions
- Approve $9,420 equipment rental and $19,372 overtime for Constable Precinct 4 OCDETF agreement
Commissioners Court-Regular Meeting
The Commissioners Court will vote to extend the local disaster declaration for a public health emergency for 30 days. The agenda also includes a consent agenda with numerous land plat approvals, road project change orders, and flood mitigation property acquisitions. Additionally, the court will discuss the Capital Improvement Plan and engage legal counsel for redistricting services.
- Extend Public Health Emergency declaration to Nov 11, 2021
- Approve $49,575.82 change order for Walden Road Widening
- Approve $1,826.82 change order for Gene Campbell Boulevard Widening
- Acquire properties at 1502 N. Plum Creek and 25334 Oakhurst Drive for flood mitigation
- Engage Bickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta LLP for redistricting services
Notice of a Montgomery County Toll Road Authority Session
The Montgomery County Toll Road Authority will meet to review previous session minutes. The body will also consider a resolution and order regarding a legal services agreement supplement.
- Supplement to Legal Services Agreement between MCTRA and Muller Law Group for State Highway 249 Corridor
- Approval of August 24, 2021, Special Session minutes
- Approval of September 14, 2021, Special Session minutes
Commissioners Court-Regular Meeting
The Commissioners Court will consider various land acquisitions for road projects and the renewal of multiple public service contracts for the 2021-2022 fiscal year. The body will also review several final plats and road maintenance acceptances across four precincts.
- Contract for Emergency Rental Assistance compliance from MPACT Strategic Consulting, LLC not to exceed $85,000
- Agreement with Access Builds Children not to exceed $55,850
- Payment for acquisitions of five parcels for the Ford Road Project
- Approval of 2022 Commissioners Court Meeting Schedule and County Holidays
- Road closures and courthouse square use for the Catfish Festival starting October 7, 2021
Notice of a Montgomery County Toll Road Authority Session
The Montgomery County Toll Road Authority is meeting to consider approving a renewal for on-call engineering services and a specific contract for an annual bond assessment project. The agenda also includes standard procedural items like a call to order and roll call.
- Renewal option for On-Call Engineering Services with Halff Associates Inc.
- Contract with HDR Engineering Inc. for MCTRA 249 Annual Bond Assessment project FY21-FY25
- Contract amount for HDR Engineering Inc. is $206,300
Commissioners Court-Regular Meeting
The Montgomery County Commissioners Court will consider various final plats and the acceptance of multiple roads into the county maintenance system. The body is also reviewing budget adjustments for Fiscal Year 2021 and updating intergovernmental agreements for the Joe Corley Detention Facility.
- Acceptance of roads in Artavia (Sections 1-6 and 10) and Forest Trace (Sections 2, 3, 5, 6) into the county road maintenance system
- Modification of agreement for Joe Corley Detention Facility to increase per diem rates to $65.76 and guard hourly rates to $38.04
- Acceptance of $15,000 and $2,000 donations to the Montgomery County Memorial Library
- Authorization of eminent domain proceedings for Parcel 2 of the Ford Road Expansion Project
- Approval of $145,993.26 in proceeds from the August 10, 2021 online auction of seized and surplus items
Notice of a Montgomery County Toll Road Authority Session
The Montgomery County Toll Road Authority will meet to consider the FY 2022 budget and review financial reports. The body will also consider awarding a contract for external auditor services.
- FY 2022 Montgomery County Toll Authority Budget
- Project #21-33, RFQ External Auditor Services for MCTRA
- Quarterly unaudited financial reports for the Authority
- Minutes from Special Sessions dated February 9, 2021, and March 30, 2021
Commissioners Court-Regular Meeting
The Montgomery County Commissioners Court will consider approving $15 million from the Fund Balance for the Capital Improvement Program. The agenda includes a public hearing on several partial replats for residential subdivisions and a discussion on changing polling locations and consolidating election precincts for the November 2021 election. Additionally, the court will review emergency management actions related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Approve $15 million funding to Capital Improvement Program from FY 2021 Fund Balance
- Public hearing on partial replats for Republic Grand Ranch, Bluejack National, and The Lakes at Clover Creek
- Order to change polling locations for County Election Precincts 11, 45, 52, 63, 75, and 88
- Change orders for Gene Campbell Boulevard Widening ($48,765.70) and Walden Road Widening ($217,704)
- Demolition of unsafe properties in Splendora and New Caney funded by CDBG and Precinct 4
CC Special Session
The Commissioners Court will hold a public hearing and vote on the county budget for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022. The body will also consider adopting 2021 ad valorem tax rates for maintenance, operation, and debt service.
- Proposed budget for fiscal year ending September 30, 2022
- 2021 Ad Valorem Tax Rates for Maintenance & Operation and Debt Service
- Creation of 13 positions for mental health and COVID-19 support using ARPA funds
- Allocation of $150,000 for Mental Health Ad-Litem Attorneys
- Authorization of up to $250,000 for COVID-19 medical and operational supplies
Commissioners Court-Regular Meeting
The Montgomery County Commissioners Court will consider various road maintenance acceptances, land acquisitions for the Ford Road and FM 1097 projects, and staffing appointments for the Mental Health Treatment Facility.
- Contract for Construction Materials Testing Services for Old Houston Road in the amount of $106,494
- Acceptance of two HSDG 2019 UASI Grants totaling $145,864 for public safety and first responders
- Change order for Old Houston Road extension utility relocation increasing cost by $14,500
- Approval of multiple land acquisitions for the Ford Road Project
- Appointment of several medical staff members to the Montgomery County Mental Health Treatment Facility
CC Special Session
The Commissioners Court will meet to discuss and vote on tax rates required to fund the Fiscal Year 2022 budget for Maintenance and Operations and Debt Service. The body will also determine if a public hearing is necessary based on No-New-Revenue or Voter-Approval Tax Rates.
- Proposed tax rate for 2021
- Tax rates for Fiscal Year 2022 Maintenance and Operations and Debt Service
- Scheduling of a public hearing for tax rates
Commissioners Court-Regular Meeting
The Montgomery County Commissioners Court will discuss the FY 2022 operating budget for the Montgomery Central Appraisal District and the budget for the Emergency Communication District. The body will also consider a resolution to allow online auctions for tax foreclosure sales and resales.
- Preliminary engineering for widening FM 1484 from FM 2432 to North of Rose Road: $90,142.50
- Utility services from CenterPoint Energy for Gene Campbell Blvd. Widening: $54,521.71
- Demolition of abandoned/unsafe properties at 22976 Cox St ($4,500), 6090 Skylane Dr ($5,500), 17513 Woods Dr ($6,000), and 31019 Sweetbriar Ln ($6,000)
- Change order for Spring Branch Road project: $64,278.12
- Request for Justice of the Peace Precinct 3 to use up to $9,200 from the Technology Fund
Budget Workshop Notice
The Montgomery County Commissioners Court will hold a budget workshop to hear proposed budget requests from county departments and eligible entities for Fiscal Year 2022. The meeting also includes a discussion of the 2021 tax rate. This is a public hearing scheduled for July 27-29, 2021, in Conroe.
- Hearing proposed budget requests for Fiscal Year 2022
- Discussion of the 2021 tax rate
- Workshop held July 27-29, 2021, at the Alan B. Sadler/Commissioners Court Building in Conroe
Public Hearing Notice
The Commissioners Court will meet to discuss citizen comments regarding the Fiscal Year 2022 budget. This is a public workshop scheduled for July 26, 2021.
- Public comments regarding the Fiscal Year 2022 budget
Commissioners Court-Regular Meeting
The Commissioners Court will discuss the Fiscal Year 2022 preliminary budget and funding factors. The agenda includes numerous land development items, such as final plats for subdivisions like Vintage Oaks and Artavia, and public hearings on replats for Republic Grand Ranch and Bluejack National. Additionally, the court will consider road maintenance acceptances, school zone speed limit changes, and various contract renewals and change orders.
- Presentation of FY 2022 Preliminary Budget and approval of funding factors
- Public hearings on August 10, 2021, for speed limit reductions on Gene Campbell Boulevard and no-parking zones near Suchma Elementary
- Approval of change orders: $25,977 for County Clerk Records Repository and $20,504 for Sheriff's Substation excavation
- Final plats approved for Vintage Oaks Subdivision Section 4, Escondido Sections 1 & 2, and Artavia Sections 9 & 10
- Reimbursement of up to $40,000 to MCHD for COVID-19 testing expenses
CC Special Session
The Montgomery County Commissioners Court will meet to discuss and potentially approve a local disaster declaration regarding border security and public health. The body will also consider actions related to the immigration crisis and threats to public health and safety.
- Ratification of local disaster declaration regarding border security expiring July 29, 2021
- Action related to the immigration crisis and threats to public health and safety
Commissioners Court-Regular Meeting
The Commissioners Court will consider a $2.5 million design contract for the SH 242 North-East Direct Connector and approve land acquisitions for the Ford Road Project. The agenda also includes numerous subdivision plat approvals, grant applications for law enforcement and housing, and a restructuring plan for the Community Development Department.
- Contract with LJA Engineering, Inc. for SH 242 North-East Direct Connector design services: $2,547,665.07
- Acquisition of Parcels 44, 73, 90, 117, 193, and 203 for the Ford Road Project
- Grant application for Auto Theft Task Force: $534,117 (with local match)
- Restructuring of Community Development Department positions, including new Assistant Director role at $82,000
- Demolition of unsafe properties in Precinct 4 funded by CDBG: $6,500 and $3,500
Commissioners Court-Regular Meeting
The Commissioners Court will consider various infrastructure projects, including road acceptances and final plats. The body will also discuss vaccine distribution updates and hold public hearings on land replats and parking zones.
- Proposed demolition of 510 Brandon Rd., Conroe, estimated at $8,500
- Request for Justice of the Peace Precinct 2 to use up to $1,700 from the Technology Fund
- Mental Health Juvenile Contract with Houston-Galveston Area Council for $25,500
- Proposed no parking zone on Branch Crossing Drive from Longbourne Drive to Knights Crossing Drive
- Change order for Project #20-33 at Wood Creek Estates for an increase of $3,887
Commissioners Court-Regular Meeting
The Commissioners Court will consider a large consent agenda covering budget adjustments, contract awards, and land acquisitions. Key items include road widening projects, property purchases for the Ford Road Project, and the deobligation of nearly $768,000 in rental assistance grant funds. The meeting also includes presentations on groundwater and a resolution regarding the U.S. Southern Border.
- Deobligation of $768,495.92 in Texas Emergency Rental Assistance grant funds
- Land acquisitions for Parcels 64, 76, 80, 81, and 142 for the Ford Road Project
- Change order for FM 1097 utility coordination services up to $180,263
- Change order for Big Buck Dam Reconstruction engineering services for $19,200
- Approval of Sheriff's Office overtime support for Joint Terrorism Task Force totaling $19,180.25
CC Special Session
The Commissioners Court will meet to consider funding for law enforcement vehicles. The body will also enter an executive session to discuss Risk Management personnel.
- Funding for the purchase of law enforcement vehicles
- Executive session regarding appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of Risk Management personnel
Commissioners Court-Regular Meeting
The Commissioners Court will discuss renewing the local disaster declaration for a public health emergency. The body is also reviewing vaccine distribution funding and various infrastructure projects and plats.
- Proposed $50,000 for law enforcement overtime and $15,000 for meals related to vaccine distribution
- Discretionary exemption of $125,771.46 for Mid-South Electric COOP Association (Keenan Cutoff Road)
- Change order of $127,900 for KDM Acquisition Services, Inc. (US 59 Right-of-Way Acquisition)
- Public hearing on naming access roads at Keenan Cutoff Road overpass at FM 2854
- Public hearing on lowering the speed limit from 35 to 25 MPH on Panther Bend Court
Commissioners Court-Regular Meeting
The Commissioners Court is meeting to discuss various county administrative matters, including the cancellation of a jail food services contract with Aramark Correctional Services, LLC. The body will also consider several road maintenance acceptances and appointments to the Towing Advisory Board.
- Award for Project 21-04 RFP Jail Food Service and cancellation of contract with Aramark Correctional Services, LLC
- Change orders for Montgomery County Sheriff's Substation totaling $49,614.66
- Demolition requests for properties at 26460 Carol Ln. ($3,600) and 14380 Leafy Ln. ($4,500)
- Acceptance of Arapaho Circle into the County Road Maintenance System
- Appointment of representatives for the Towing Advisory Board from the County Judge and all four precincts
Commissioners Court-Regular Meeting
The Montgomery County Commissioners Court will consider various final plats for residential and commercial developments across all precincts. The body is also reviewing several engineering contracts, budget adjustments for Fiscal Year 2021, and land acquisition settlements.
- Professional Surveying and Engineering Services for Donwick Drive: $144,054
- Conceptual Engineering for FM 149 Extension: $200,000
- Change Order #2 for Sheriff's Substation excavation: $51,676
- Closing of Sgt. Constable 4-5 position and opening of Captain Constable 4-2 position: $22,375
- Public hearing date of May 11, 2021, to name access roads at Keenan Cutoff Road overpass at FM 2854
Notice of a Montgomery County Toll Road Authority Session
The Montgomery County Toll Road Authority will meet to consider and accept the Annual Financial Report for the fiscal year that ended September 30, 2020.
- Annual Financial Report for fiscal year ending September 30, 2020
CC Special Session
The Montgomery County Commissioners Court will discuss Lake Conroe Park fees and review the 2020 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report. The body will also consider grant funding and a public hearing regarding tax abatement criteria.
- Public hearing on Proposed Guidelines & Criteria for Tax Abatement per Texas Tax Code Chapter 312
- Acceptance of a $398,630 Fiscal Year 2021 Formula Grant from Texas Indigent Defense Commission
- Proposed $150.00 increase to cash drawer funds at Lake Conroe Park
- Discussion of use fees at Lake Conroe Park
- Approval of updated CDBG Covid-19 Housing Assistance Program fund guidelines
Commissioners Court-Regular Meeting
The Commissioners Court will vote on a consent agenda covering financial reports, contract awards, and land plat approvals. Key items include approving CDBG-CV3 and ESG-CV2 grant agreements for community development and authorizing eminent domain proceedings for the Ford Road Expansion Project. The agenda also lists numerous final plat approvals for subdivisions in The Woodlands and other precincts.
- Approve CDBG-CV3 and ESG-CV2 grant agreements for community development
- Authorize eminent domain proceedings for the Ford Road Expansion Project
- Approve architectural design services contract with Lancaster + Wyatt Architects for $116,300
- Approve professional services agreement with Gauntt, Koen, Binney & Kidd, LLP not to exceed $142,000
- Approve change order for Rayford Road improvements increasing cost by $16,174.70
Commissioners Court-Regular Meeting
The Commissioners Court will consider funding for CARES Act reimbursements and vaccine distribution security. The body is also reviewing numerous final plats, road maintenance acceptances, and budget amendments for Fiscal Years 2020 and 2021.
- Change order for Walden Road Widening increasing the contract by $388,291.97
- Proposed $50,000 for law enforcement overtime related to vaccine distribution
- HIDTA grant application for the Sheriff’s Office in the amount of $83,400
- Donation of batting cages and improvements for Bull Sallas Park valued at $21,547
- Public hearing date of April 13, 2021, to change speed limits in the Oakhurst development
Commissioners Court-Regular Meeting
The Commissioners Court will discuss disaster declarations and overtime payments related to a winter storm emergency. The body is also considering a COVID-19 financial assistance plan and the hiring of five temporary employees to manage pandemic grants.
- Acceptance of $768,495.92 in Texas Emergency Rental Assistance Program (TERAP) grant funds
- Proposed $29,213 for a replacement vehicle for Constable Precinct 3
- Contract for Project Management Support Services from AG/CM, Inc. for $114,505
- Public hearing to consider lowering speed limits from 30-mph to 20-mph in Forest Crossing subdivision
- Acceptance of $1,700 in donations to the Animal Shelter from The Homeless Animal Kindness Society
CC Special Session
The Montgomery County Commissioners Court will meet to discuss updates to towing ordinances. The body is considering actions regarding incident management towing rotation and storage services, as well as procedures for non-consent tows.
- Proposed updates to the Ordinance Regulating Incident Management Towing Rotation and Storage Services
- Proposed approval of procedures and processes for non-consent tows
Notice of a Montgomery County Toll Road Authority Session
The Montgomery County Toll Road Authority will meet to appoint its Secretary, Treasurer, Chairperson, and Vice Chairperson. The agenda includes approving an agreement for safety officer services and authorizing a budget amendment for the SH242 Flyover project. The body will also ratify appointments made by the Commissioners Court and approve minutes from previous special sessions.
- Appointment of Secretary and Treasurer for the Toll Road Authority
- Approval of agreement for safety officer services
- Budget amendment for SH242 Flyover with cooperative funding
- Ratification of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson appointments
- Approval of minutes from November 17 and December 8, 2020 sessions
Commissioners Court-Regular Meeting
The Commissioners Court will approve numerous consent agenda items including contract change orders for road and utility projects, several subdivision replat hearings, and the acceptance of new roads into county maintenance. The court will also consider a grant application for Sheriff's Office mental health services and authorize the creation of new Municipal Utility Districts.
- Change order for David Memorial Extension engineering services: $287,250
- Change order for Montgomery County Clerk's Office Records Repository: $76,764.85
- Grant application for First Responder Mental Health: $139,067.27
- Public hearing set for March 9, 2021, regarding no parking zones on Old Riley Fuzzel Road
- Approval of Municipal Utility District #206 creation request
Commissioners Court-Regular Meeting
The Commissioners Court will consider various budget adjustments for Fiscal Years 2020 and 2021 and approve several road acceptances and final plats. The body will also review contracts for professional services and sports field use agreements.
- Requests for Justice of the Peace Technology Funds: Precinct 1 (up to $89,500) and Precincts 3, 4, and 5 (up to $47,000 each)
- Change order for Project #19-24 Keenan Cutoff Road increase of $33,623.15
- Proposed full-time Special Victims Assistant position with an annualized salary of $54,953.60
- Acceptance of roads in Fosters Ridge Section 18, Pine Market at Woodforest Section 1, and Woodforest at Pine Market Tract 3B-1
- MOU between OCDETF and Constable Precinct 4 including $6,030 for equipment rental and $19,180.25 for overtime
Commissioners Court-Regular Meeting
The Commissioners Court held a regular meeting to approve a large consent agenda covering budget adjustments, contract renewals, and subdivision plats. Key actions included approving change orders for road improvements in Precincts 1 and 3, accepting final plats for numerous subdivisions, and authorizing public hearings for replats in several precincts. The court also approved settlements for property damage claims and appointments to various county boards.
- Approved change orders for Rogers Road re-alignment ($24,000) and surveying ($10,195) in Precinct 1.
- Approved change orders for Rayford Road intersection improvements ($142 deduction) and Grogan's Mill intersection ($7,089.32) in Precinct 3.
- Approved settlements for property damage claims in Precinct 3 totaling $60,087.50.
- Approved final plats for subdivisions including Dobbin 105 DTP Addition, Cimarron Creek Section 8, and Harper's Preserve Section 27.
- Authorized public hearings for replats of Gemstone Estates, Bluejack National, and Granite Ridge Estates.