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Calhoun County public meetings in 2022

52 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Wed Dec 28, 2022 · 10:00

Commissioners Court

Commissioners Court to consider wellness plan and river authority agreement

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.

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✓ Decided: Calhoun County approves road and mosquito control contracts

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.

Wed Dec 21, 2022 · 10:00

Commissioners Court

Commissioners Court to consider inmate food services contract and subdivision plat

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.

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✓ Decided: Commissioners Court approves alley closure and inmate food contract

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.

Wed Dec 21, 2022 · 10:00

Public Hearing

Public hearing on petition to vacate alley in Magnolia Beach

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.

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Wed Dec 14, 2022 · 10:00

Commissioners Court

Calhoun County considers contracts for road materials, insecticides, and asphalt

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.

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✓ Decided: Calhoun County approves multiple 2023 supply contracts and infrastructure payments

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.

Wed Dec 7, 2022 · 10:00

Commissioners Court

Commissioners Court to consider ARP Combined Dispatch Building contract

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.

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✓ Decided: Calhoun County approves $300,000 contract for Combined Dispatch Building

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.

Mon Dec 5, 2022 · 10:00

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Commissioners' Court to discuss TxDOT state projects

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).

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Wed Nov 30, 2022 · 10:30

Workshop

Calhoun County discusses road flooding prediction app

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.

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Wed Nov 30, 2022 · 10:00

Commissioners Court

Commissioners Court to consider Puesta De Sol Subdivision plans and alligator management

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.

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✓ Decided: Commissioners approve Puesta De Sol subdivision and nature park improvements

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.

Wed Nov 23, 2022 · 10:00

Commissioners Court

Calhoun County to consider budget amendments and $3 million credit draw

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.

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✓ Decided: Calhoun County approves 2022 and 2023 budget amendments

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.

Wed Nov 16, 2022 · 10:00

Commissioners Court

Calhoun County considers bids for road materials and mosquito control insecticides

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.

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✓ Decided: Calhoun County Commissioners Court approves various bids and grants

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.

Wed Nov 9, 2022 · 10:00

Commissioners Court

Commissioners Court to consider subdivision plats and Boggy Bayou park bid

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.

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✓ Decided: Commissioners Court approves Boggy Bayou Nature Park bid and several subdivision plats

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.

Wed Nov 2, 2022 · 10:00

Commissioners Court

✓ Decided: Calhoun County approves $255K excavator purchase and pier rehabilitation

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.

Wed Oct 26, 2022 · 10:00

Commissioners Court

Commissioners Court to consider E9-1-1 Emergency Communication District FY 2023 budget

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.

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✓ Decided: Commissioners approve E9-1-1 budget and utility easement for water district

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.

Wed Oct 19, 2022 · 10:00

Commissioners Court

Commissioners Court to consider traffic study and plat approvals

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.

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Wed Oct 12, 2022 · 10:00

Commissioners Court

Commissioners consider $215,000 Brighton Road bridge replacement

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.

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Mon Oct 3, 2022 · 10:00

Commissioners Court

Commissioners Court to consider land vacations and new subdivision plat

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.

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Wed Sep 28, 2022 · 10:00

Commissioners Court

Commissioners Court to consider drainage district legal services and plat approvals

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.

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Wed Sep 21, 2022 · 10:00

Commissioners Court

Court considers Combined Dispatch Building RFQ and pier rehabilitation bid

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.

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Wed Sep 14, 2022 · 10:00

Commissioners Court

Commissioners to consider property exchanges and airport maintenance grant

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.

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Wed Sep 14, 2022 · 10:00

Public Hearing

Calhoun County to hold public hearings on land vacancy and property exchange

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.

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Wed Sep 14, 2022 · 10:30

Workshop

Calhoun County to discuss establishing county-wide drainage district

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.

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Wed Sep 7, 2022 · 10:00

Commissioners Court

Calhoun County to hold hearings on 2023 budget and 2022 tax rates

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.

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Wed Sep 7, 2022 · 10:00

Public Hearing

Public hearing on petition to vacate 3.90 acres in Manuel Lopez Survey

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.

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Wed Sep 7, 2022 · 10:00

Public Hearing

Calhoun County to hold hearing on petition to vacate land

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.

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Wed Aug 31, 2022 · 10:00

Commissioners Court

Commissioners to consider burn ban status and November election notice

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.

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Wed Aug 24, 2022 · 10:00

Commissioners Court

Commissioners Court to propose 2022 tax rate and discuss budget hearings

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.

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Wed Aug 17, 2022 · 10:00

Commissioners Court

Commissioners Court to review road closures and subdivision plats

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.

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Wed Aug 10, 2022 · 10:00

Commissioners Court

County considers $2.07 million for emergency communications facility

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.

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Mon Aug 8, 2022 · 10:00

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Commissioners Court to discuss newly adopted tuition policy

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

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Wed Aug 3, 2022 · 10:00

Commissioners Court

Commissioners Court to consider infrastructure contract for Little Chocolate Bayou County Park

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.

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Wed Jul 27, 2022 · 10:00

Commissioners Court

Commissioners Court to consider HyFuels Holdings LLC Reinvestment Zone

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.

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Wed Jul 20, 2022 · 10:00

Commissioners Court

Calhoun County considers park expansions and subdivision plats

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.

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Wed Jul 20, 2022 · 10:00

Public Hearing

Public hearing on petition to vacate lots at Bay Club at Falcon Point Ranch

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.

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Wed Jul 13, 2022 · 10:00

Commissioners Court

Commissioners Court to consider plat approval and service agreements

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.

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Wed Jul 6, 2022 · 10:00

Commissioners Court

Commissioners Court to consider county burn ban and purchasing policy updates

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.

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Wed Jun 29, 2022 · 10:00

Commissioners Court

Commissioners Court to hold public hearing on Port O’Connor townsite outlots

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.

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Wed Jun 29, 2022 · 10:00

Public Hearing

Calhoun County holds public hearings on vacating public roads and outlots

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.

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Wed Jun 29, 2022 · 10:30

Workshop

Calhoun County to discuss subdivision regulations

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

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Thu Jun 23, 2022 · 10:00

Commissioners Court

Commissioners Court to discuss county subdivision regulations

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

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Wed Jun 22, 2022 · 10:00

Commissioners Court

Calhoun County Court to consider burn ban and subdivision plats

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.

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Tue Jun 21, 2022 · 10:00

Commissioners Court

Commissioners to consider software upgrade for County Clerk’s Office

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.

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Mon Jun 20, 2022 · 10:00

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Commissioners Court to discuss county subdivision regulations

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

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Mon Jun 13, 2022 · 10:00

Commissioners Court

Commissioners Court to consider burn ban and hazard mitigation plan

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.

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Wed Jun 8, 2022 · 10:00

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Calhoun County Commissioners to consider 2022 budget amendments

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.

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Wed Jun 8, 2022 · 10:00

Public Hearing

Calhoun County to hold public hearing on 2022 budget amendment

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.

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Wed Jun 8, 2022 · 10:00

Public Hearing

Public hearing on abandoning a portion of a public road in Olivia Townsite

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.

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Tue Jun 7, 2022 · 10:00

Commissioners Court

Commissioners Court to discuss 2023 county insurance plan

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.

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Wed May 25, 2022 · 10:00

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Calhoun County considers educational assistance policy and boat ramp electrical service

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.

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Wed May 4, 2022 · 10:00

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Commissioners Court to consider pier repairs and boat ramp enhancements

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.

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Wed Mar 9, 2022 · 10:00

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Calhoun County considers tax abatement guidelines and land vacation in Magnolia Beach

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.

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Wed Mar 2, 2022 · 13:30

Executive Session

Calhoun County Commissioners to discuss real property in 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.

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Wed Jan 19, 2022 · 10:00

Special Meeting

Commissioners' Court to discuss policy and procedure goals

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

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