Chambers County public meetings in 2021

Commissioners Court

The Chambers County Commissioners Court will hold a regular meeting on December 28, 2021, to discuss and decide on administrative, financial, and infrastructure items. Key actions include appointments to an emergency services district, election contracts, redistricting for voting precincts, a tax abatement agreement, and a splash pad purchase. The consent agenda includes numerous routine approvals and purchases.

• Public hearing and consideration of Yaraghi Realty, LLC tax abatement agreement
• Establishing Chambers Parkway Transportation Reinvestment Zone
• BuyBoard purchase of splash pad at Fort Anahuac Park for $315,224.73
• Redistricting revision for voting Precincts 8 and 16
• Consent agenda includes $57,500 for stationary compactors, $311,536.32 donation for CCSO equipment, and $17,850.03 for Tasers

The Chambers County Commissioners Court approved a $315,224.73 BuyBoard purchase for a splash pad at Fort Anahuac Park, along with contracts for the March 1, 2022 Joint Primary Election, redistricting revisions for Precincts 8 and 16, and tax abatement agreements for TopSail Energy Baytown and Yaraghi Realty. The court also initiated the establishment of the Chambers Parkway Transportation Reinvestment Zone and approved several routine items, including reappointments and a grant audit report. No action was taken after executive session.

• Approved $315,224.73 splash pad purchase at Fort Anahuac Park (passed)
• Approved March 1, 2022 Joint Primary Election contracts (passed)
• Approved redistricting revision for Precincts 8 and 16 (passed)
• Approved TopSail Energy Baytown tax abatement name change (passed)
• Initiated Chambers Parkway Transportation Reinvestment Zone (passed)
• Approved Yaraghi Realty tax abatement agreement (passed)
• Reappointed Brad Crone and Kenneth Thibodeaux to ESD No. 1 (passed)
• Approved BVCAP Grant 2020 Audit Report (passed)

Commissioners Court

The Chambers County Commissioners Court is holding a special called meeting to discuss and consider a presentation from Ralph Wilson, the TCDRS Employer Representative, regarding the 2022 Texas County & District Retirement System plan assessment. The agenda also includes a possible executive session for personnel, legal consultation, and real property deliberation. Public participation is available via a form submitted by the prior day.

• Presentation on 2022 TCDRS plan assessment
• Executive session authorized for personnel, attorney consultation, and real property

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court will consider several interlocal agreements regarding school district tax abatements and a countywide drainage plan study. The agenda includes discussions on ARPA fund allocations for the Hankamer Wastewater Treatment Plant and various economic development agreements.

• Interlocal Agreement with City of Dayton for Countywide Drainage Plan Study
• Resolution allocating ARPA funds to the Hankamer Wastewater Treatment Plant
• Purchase of a 2020 Ford Transit Wagon for $38,781.45
• Payment to CDW Government for network security appliances totaling $19,215.00
• Payment to Peregrine Corporation for tax statement postage of $4,530.09

The Commissioners Court approved resolutions allocating ARPA funds to complete the Hankamer Wastewater Treatment Plant and updating its project completion, along with amendments to tax abatement agreements and an economic development agreement with Niagara Bottling. It also approved vehicle purchases for the Public Health Department, an interlocal agreement with school districts on tax abatement adjustments, and several other items. The court tabled a presentation on American Flag Retirement boxes and took no action on personnel or real property items after executive session.

• Approved ARPA fund allocation for Hankamer Wastewater Treatment Plant completion
• Approved resolution updating Hankamer Wastewater Treatment Plant project completion
• Approved amendment to Hunt Southwest-Cedar Port I, LLC Tax Abatement Agreement
• Approved Niagara Bottling, LLC Economic Development Agreement
• Approved purchase and lease of vehicles for Public Health Department
• Approved interlocal agreement with school districts on tax abatement adjustments
• Approved order conforming election precincts to revised commissioners court precincts
• Approved interlocal agreement with City of Dayton for countywide drainage plan study

Commissioners Court

The Chambers County Commissioners Court is holding a special called meeting to discuss and consider a temporary park use agreement with 'iRule Dance' for a performance at Winnie-Stowell Park on December 4, 2021. The agenda contains only this one substantive item, along with a possible executive session.

• Temporary Park Use Agreement with 'iRule Dance' for a performance at Winnie-Stowell Park on December 4, 2021

The Chambers County Commissioners Court held a special called meeting on November 29, 2021, with three members present. The court approved a motion to authorize a Temporary Park Use Agreement between Chambers County and "iRule Dance" for a performance at Winnie-Stowell Park on December 4, 2021. The meeting adjourned shortly after opening.

• Approved the Temporary Park Use Agreement between Chambers County and "iRule Dance" for a performance at Winnie-Stowell Park on December 4, 2021.

Commissioners Court

The Chambers County Commissioners Court will hold public hearings and consider resolutions on tax abatement agreements for several properties, including Yaraghi Realty and TGSCP entities. They will also vote on road and bridge change orders, award bids for road materials and fuel, and approve the 2022-2023 collective bargaining agreement with the county officers association. The agenda includes numerous routine consent items and executive session discussions.

• Change Order No. 1 for $49,910.00 for Bayer Road repairs with Carter Construction
• Protest creation of Chambers County Municipal Utility District 4
• Award 2022 Road Materials and Fuel Bids to lowest qualified bidder
• Public hearings and resolutions on Chapter 312 Tax Abatement Agreements for Yaraghi Realty, TGSCP 7575 Sutton Road, and TGSCP 6363
• Approve 2022-2023 Collective Bargaining Agreement with Chambers County Officers Association

The Chambers County Commissioners' Court approved a resolution declaring the acquisition of property for the new Judicial and Jail Center in Anahuac a public necessity and authorizing payment. The court also approved payments to four school districts for equalization and tax abatement adjustments, reverted 1.8 acres of Goss Library land to Barbers Hill ISD, and adopted the county's Sexual Assault Response Team Plan. Several items were pulled or tabled, including a proposal to move the historic Chambers Home and Schilling Office, which was withdrawn after public opposition.

• Adopted resolution recognizing Charles L. Saunders for service and sacrifice to the United States
• Approved payments to Anahuac, Barbers Hill, East Chambers, and Goose Creek ISDs for School Equalization Fund and tax abatement adjustments
• Approved reverting 1.8 acres of Goss Library land to Barbers Hill ISD for new school construction
• Adopted the Chambers County Sexual Assault Response Team Plan
• Adopted the Redistricting Plan for Commissioners Court Precincts
• Adopted resolution requesting successful status for countywide polling place program from Texas Secretary of State
• Approved additional architectural and engineering costs from PBK Architects: $54,000 for Winnie Baseball field parking and $249,250 for Chambers Parkway Complex parking lot and community building
• Approved 2022-2023 Chambers County Officers Association Collective Bargaining Agreement

Commissioners Court

The Chambers County Commissioners Court will hold a public hearing to discuss continuing the Countywide Polling Place Program and applying for 'Successful' status with the Texas Secretary of State. The hearing is scheduled for November 23, 2021, at 10:00 am at the Commissioners Courtroom in Anahuac.

• Public hearing on Countywide Polling Place Program and 'Successful' status application
• Hearing at Chambers County Courthouse, 404 Washington Avenue, Anahuac, Texas

Commissioners Court

The Chambers County Commissioners Court will hold a special session public hearing on November 23, 2021, to receive comments on redistricting county election, justice of the peace, and commissioners court precincts. After the hearing, the Court may consider and take action on one or more alternative redistricting plans, including adopting new boundaries, modifying them, or tabling the proposals.

• Public hearing on redistricting of county election, justice of the peace, and commissioner's court precincts
• Possible action on alternative redistricting plans for Commissioners Court precincts
• Court reserves right to accept, modify, or table boundary proposals
• Public comments will be transcribed and retained in the permanent record

Commissioners Court

The Chambers County Commissioners Court is holding a special called meeting to canvass the results of the November 3, 2020 Joint General Election. The agenda also includes a possible executive session for personnel, legal consultation, and real property deliberation. Public participation is limited to submitted forms due to COVID-19 restrictions.

• Canvass election results from November 3, 2020 Joint General Election
• Possible executive session under Texas Government Code for personnel, attorney consultation, and real property

The Commissioners Court held a special called meeting and public hearing to discuss the Redistricting Plan for Commissioners' Court Precincts. No action was taken on the plan. A citizen thanked the commissioners for their work, and Commissioner Combs noted the maps would be revised to show precincts in the water.

• Redistricting Plan discussed in public hearing, no action taken

Commissioners Court

The Chambers County Commissioners Court held a special called public hearing on November 16, 2021, to receive public comment on redistricting of county election, justice of the peace, and commissioners court precincts. One citizen commented, and commissioners discussed map revisions to show precincts in the water. No action was taken at this hearing; the court planned to consider and possibly act on redistricting plans at a regular meeting on November 23, 2021.

• Public hearing on redistricting plan for Commissioners Court precincts
• Citizen comment by Rachael Hisler thanking commissioners
• Commissioner Combs noted maps would be revised to show precincts in the water
• No action taken at hearing; possible action scheduled for November 23, 2021 regular meeting

Commissioners Court

The Chambers County Commissioners Court will hold a special called meeting to discuss and consider canvassing the official results of the November 2, 2021 Joint Constitutional Amendment Election. The agenda includes only this single item, followed by a possible executive session. Public participation is available via online form submission.

• Canvass of 2021 Joint Constitutional Amendment Election results
• Total ballots cast: 1,996 of 31,611 registered voters (6.31% turnout)
• State Proposition 1: 1,555 for, 429 against
• State Proposition 2: 882 for, 1,092 against
• City of Baytown Propositions A-D results included

The Chambers County Commissioners Court held a special called meeting and unanimously approved a motion to accept the canvassing of the 2021 Joint Constitutional Amendment Election results from November 2, 2021. The motion was made by Commissioner Gore, seconded by Commissioner Tice, and passed with all present members voting in favor. No other substantive business was conducted, and the court adjourned shortly after.

• Accepted canvassing of 2021 Joint Constitutional Amendment Election results (unanimous)

Commissioners Court

The Chambers County Commissioners Court will discuss and potentially approve a $262,450 right-of-way acquisition for the Justice Center Project, consider redistricting based on new demographics, and review the Sheriff's Office Inmate Trust Fund 2020 audit. The agenda also includes numerous road, bridge, and building projects, several consent items with specific dollar amounts, and executive session items on personnel, real property, and school equalization tax.

• Approve $262,450 proposal from TNP for Justice Center right-of-way acquisition
• Consider redistricting of County political boundaries
• Award Hankamer Wastewater Treatment Plant Project to MK Constructors
• Approve $7,000,000 addition for new Community Building and 400 parking spaces
• Approve $900,000 addition for 120 parking spaces at Anahuac Baseball Complex

The Court approved the TNP proposal for right-of-way acquisition for the Justice Center Project at $262,450, and also approved the Sheriff's Office Inmate Trust Fund 2020 Auditor Report. Several road and bridge items were passed, including requiring Atlas 14 for all development, reducing thoroughfare setbacks along FM 565, and a $129,082 change order for Needlepoint Road overlay. The Court awarded the Hankamer Wastewater Treatment Plant Project to MK Constructors, denied a HOT Fund grant extension for Marsh Fest, and approved multiple interlocal agreements and hiring of firms for the TDHCA Community Resilience Program. Several items were tabled, including the 2022 PTO policy, Shady Glen Drive right-of-way sale, and green space buffer zone revisions.

• Approved TNP right-of-way acquisition for Justice Center Project ($262,450)
• Approved Sheriff's Office Inmate Trust Fund 2020 Auditor Report
• Approved Southwinds Bridge Easement Agreement
• Required Atlas 14 for all development in Chambers County
• Approved reduction of thoroughfare setbacks along FM 565 to 50 feet
• Approved Change Order for Needlepoint Road overlay ($129,082)
• Awarded Hankamer Wastewater Treatment Plant Project to MK Constructors
• Denied HOT Fund Grant extension for Marsh Fest

Commissioners Court

The Chambers County Commissioners Court is holding a special called meeting to discuss and consider several items: purchasing real property at 101 Donna in Anahuac and another unspecified property, a tax abatement application from Yaraghi Realty, LLC for Project Futon, and a redistricting plan. The meeting also includes an executive session for personnel, legal consultation, and real property deliberation.

• Purchase of real property at 101 Donna, Anahuac, TX 77514
• Purchase of additional real property (location unspecified)
• Yaraghi Realty, LLC - Project Futon tax abatement application
• Redistricting plan discussion
• Executive session for personnel, attorney consultation, and real property

Commissioners Court

The Chambers County Commissioners Court will hold a regular meeting on October 26, 2021, to discuss and potentially act on a range of administrative, financial, and infrastructure items. Key topics include redistricting of county political boundaries and a possible reduction of Justice of the Peace and Constable precincts from the current number to either 4 or 5. The agenda also includes a large consent agenda with numerous equipment purchases, contracts, and routine approvals.

• Discuss and consider redistricting JP and Constable precincts to either 4 or 5 total
• Discuss and consider reverting 1.6 acres of Goss Library land to Barbers Hill ISD for a new school
• Discuss and consider a $100,000 donation request from Enterprise Products for road repair
• Discuss and consider Project ABC Chemical incentive request and Yaraghi Realty tax abatement
• Consent agenda includes $62,785 EMS vehicle, $1,119,127 COVID-19 contract amendment, and multiple road equipment purchases totaling over $900,000

The Chambers County Commissioners Court voted to reduce the number of Justice of the Peace and Constable precincts from six to five, combining Precincts 2 and 3, with funds saved directed to full-time law enforcement. The court also approved an order for redistricting political boundaries, a chemical incentive request, a tax abatement application, and a contract for Justice Center design. Several agenda items were tabled, including reverting Goss Library land to Barbers Hill ISD and a $100,000 road repair donation request.

• Reduced JP and Constable precincts to five by combining Precincts 2 and 3 (3-1)
• Approved Order for Redistricting Political boundaries
• Approved Project ABC Chemical Incentive request contingent on Greenbelt Agreement with Cedar Port
• Approved Yaraghi Realty, LLC-Project Futon Tax Abatement application contingent on greenbelt requirements
• Approved contract with HO+K for Justice Center design up to 8.13% pending legal counsel approval
• Approved 2022 Fire and EMS general funding agreement as one-time payment
• Approved Consent Agenda with exceptions, including minutes from October 12, 2021, pending correction
• Tabled Goss Library land revert, Atlas 14 requirement, $100,000 Enterprise Products donation, parks rules, dress code, inspection fee increase, and URW America additional amount

Commissioners Court

The Chambers County Commissioners Court will hold a regular meeting on October 12, 2021, to discuss and consider a range of administrative, financial, road, and economic development items. Key actions include creating a District Attorney's Criminal Investigation Division, approving a reimbursement agreement with Meritage Homes for Chambers Parkway, and designating a reinvestment zone for TGSCP 7575 Sutton Road, LLC. The agenda also includes a public hearing on the reinvestment zone and numerous consent agenda items such as contracts, payments, and plats.

• Creation of District Attorney's Criminal Investigation Division and swearing in of Tommy L. Henry
• Reimbursement agreement with Meritage Homes of Texas, LLC for Chambers Parkway design and construction
• Public hearing and order designating TGSCP 7575 Sutton Road, LLC-2021 Reinvestment Zone
• Resolution to authorize civil suit against Bouse RV Park for fire code violations at 2508 SH 124, Winnie
• Consent agenda includes payment to HART Intercivic for ballots ($5,133.42) and Tyler Technologies for jury manager service ($32,767.50)

The Chambers County Commissioners Court approved a professional service agreement with HO+K for design of a temporary minimum security female dormitory, and agreed to bring the Justice Center design back at the next court meeting. The court also approved appointments to the Appraisal District Board, renewed a copier contract, approved a reimbursement agreement for Chambers Parkway, designated a reinvestment zone, and authorized several grants and programs. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved HO+K professional service agreement for female dormitory design (passed)
• Appointed Alecia Turner and Joey Presnall to Appraisal District Board (passed)
• Renewed 2022 DIR contract with Function4, LLC for copiers (passed)
• Approved reimbursement agreement with Meritage Homes for Chambers Parkway (passed)
• Designated TGSCP 7575 Sutton Road reinvestment zone (passed)
• Approved Safety Jackpot safety incentive program (passed)
• Authorized civil suit against Bouse RV Park for fire code violations (passed)
• Approved creation of DA's Criminal Investigation Division and swearing in of Tommy L. Henry (passed)

Commissioners Court

The Chambers County Commissioners Court will hold a public hearing and consider adopting a 2021 tax rate of $0.53949 per $100 valuation, as well as adopting the 2022 county budget. The court will also discuss several road and drainage projects, including a $500,000 ditch cleaning contract and impact fees for a new development. A consent agenda includes numerous routine items such as contracts, grants, and purchases.

• Public hearing and adoption of 2021 tax rate of $0.53949/100
• Adoption of 2022 Chambers County Budget
• Vehicle tracking implementation for county vehicles, estimated cost $30,000
• Contract for ditch cleaning to Texas Drainage, Inc. for $500,000
• HOT Fund application for $5,000 for Nerd Con event

The Chambers County Commissioners Court approved the 2022 county budget and adopted the 2021 tax rate of $0.53949 per $100 valuation, with no increase from the previous year. The court also approved vehicle tracking for county vehicles, a $500,000 ditch cleaning contract, and several tax abatement incentives. All motions passed unanimously.

• Adopted 2022 Chambers County Budget
• Adopted 2021 tax rate of $0.53949/100 (no increase)
• Approved vehicle tracking implementation for county vehicles (est. $30,000)
• Approved $500,000 ditch cleaning contract with Texas Drainage, Inc.
• Approved 10-year tax abatement for TGSCP 7575 Sutton Road, LLC
• Approved Project Futon incentives (10-year tax abatement)
• Approved $5,000 HOT Fund grant for Friends of the Chambers County Library System
• Approved KTN agreement for Kilgore Parkway turn lane

Commissioners Court

The Chambers County Commissioners Court is holding a special called meeting to discuss and consider rejecting the Texas Materials Group, Inc. bid for the Bayer Road full depth concrete repair project and to approve going out for re-bid. The court will also receive an update on the Frontier easement dispute involving Chambers County School Lands in executive session.

• Discuss and consider rejecting Texas Materials Group, Inc. bid for Bayer Road full depth concrete repair
• Discuss and consider approval to go out for re-bid of Bayer Road Full Depth Concrete repair
• Discuss and consider update on Frontier easement dispute on Chambers County School Lands (executive session)

The Chambers County Commissioners Court held a special called meeting on September 23, 2021. They voted to reject the Texas Materials Group, Inc. bid for the Bayer Road full depth concrete repair and then voted to re-bid the project. No action was taken on the Frontier easement dispute update, and the court adjourned after an executive session.

• Rejected Texas Materials Group, Inc. bid for Bayer Road full depth concrete repair (passed)
• Re-bid Bayer Road Full Depth Concrete repair (passed)
• No action taken on Frontier easement dispute update

Commissioners Court

The Chambers County Commissioners Court will discuss and consider a range of items including Hurricane Ike project closeout, road and bridge matters, airport grants, and economic development agreements. Key items include adopting the American Rescue Plan Act recovery plan and related resolutions, approving airport grant contracts, and considering a jail consulting agreement. The agenda also includes a large consent agenda with routine items.

• Discuss and consider Resolution adopting Civil Rights & Fair Housing Policies for ARPA-CLFRF funded projects
• Discuss and consider Resolution authorizing acceptance of ARPA-CLFRF funds and designating County Judge as authorized representative
• Discuss and consider Chambers County Recovery Plan associated with ARPA-CLFRF
• Discuss and consider approving FY22 TxDot RAMP Grant contracts for Anahuac and Winnie Airports ($100,000 each, 50/50 match)
• Discuss and consider Needlepoint Road overlay change order in the amount of $7,600.00 under Cowboy Asphalt contract

The Chambers County Commissioners Court set the proposed 2021 tax rate at $0.539490 per $100 valuation and scheduled a public hearing for September 28, 2021. The court approved numerous items including delinquent tax resale offers, mass gathering permits for Houston Raceway Park events, a payment agreement with Old River Winfree Volunteer Fire Department, a cooperative agreement with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, naming of new county facilities, and various economic development agreements. Several agenda items were tabled, pulled, or had no action taken, including a $3,000 HOT fund request for a mural project and two ARPA-related resolutions that were placed on the agenda in error.

• Set proposed 2021 tax rate at $0.539490/100 (passed)
• Set public hearing for 2021 tax rate on Sept 28, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. (passed)
• Approved mass gathering permits for 7 events at Houston Raceway Park (passed)
• Approved naming new Westside Complex and baseball fields in honor of D.W. 'Don' McLeod, Gordon Speer, Andrew Lannie, A.N. 'Boots' Nelson Jr., and Paul Williams (passed)
• Approved naming new Westside Community Building in honor of late Commissioner H.H. 'Mac' McCollum (passed)
• Approved naming new Fort Anahuac Park Sports Complex and baseball fields in honor of Jim Silva, David 'Bubba' Abernathy, Ben Nelson, Sarah Cerrone, and Eric Humphrey (passed)
• Approved Ravago Americas, LLC-Project Redfish Chapter 381 Economic Development Program Agreement (passed)
• Approved agreement for consulting services with Griffith, Moseley, Johnson & Associates for jail temporary solution (passed)

Commissioners Court

The Chambers County Commissioners Court is holding a special called budget workshop meeting to discuss and consider the 2022 county budget. The meeting is open to the public and will be held in the County Courtroom in Anahuac, Texas.

• Discuss and consider 2022 Budget

Commissioners Court

The Chambers County Commissioners Court is holding an emergency meeting to discuss and consider consulting with an attorney about legal issues related to the closure of all Chambers County Tax Office locations. The meeting is virtual, with limited courthouse access.

• Discuss and consider attorney consultation on legal issues regarding closure of all Chambers County Tax Office locations
• Executive session items may include personnel, attorney consultation, and real property deliberation

The Chambers County Commissioners Court held an emergency virtual meeting on August 26, 2021. After an executive session to consult with the attorney about legal issues regarding the closure of all county tax office locations, the court voted to table the agenda item, taking no further action. The meeting adjourned immediately after.

• Tabled agenda subject (1) regarding tax office closure legal issues (motion by Tice, second by Hammond)

Commissioners Court

The Chambers County Commissioners Court is holding a special called meeting with a single agenda item: discussing and considering approval of the 2021-2022 TAC/Blue Cross Blue Shield medical and dental benefits. This is a supplemental agenda to the notice posted on August 20, 2021. Public participation is available via a form submitted by 3:00 p.m. on August 23, 2021.

• Approve 2021-2022 TAC/Blue Cross Blue Shield medical and dental benefits

Commissioners Court

The Chambers County Commissioners Court is holding a special called budget workshop meeting to discuss and consider the 2022 budget. The meeting is open to the public and will be viewable online.

• Discuss and consider 2022 Budget

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court will consider the proposed 2022 County Budget and elected officials' salaries. The agenda includes discussions on road setbacks, economic development tax abatements, and various county maintenance contracts.

• Public hearing for the proposed 2022 County Budget
• Proposed building setbacks along FM 565, Needlepoint, and Chambers Parkway
• Increase to FY21 TxDot RAMP Grant from $50,000 to $100,000
• Tax Abatement Agreement regarding TX Baytown Grand Parkway, LLC
• Reimbursement to Winnie-Stowell Volunteer EMS for 2020 Ambulance in the amount of $252,000

The Chambers County Commissioners Court approved the proposed 2022 County Budget, which includes a 3.5% raise for county employees despite lower certified property values. The court also approved several tax abatement agreements, a reinvestment zone, and an opioid settlement, among other actions.

• Approved 2022 County Budget with 3.5% employee raise
• Approved TX Baytown Grand Parkway, LLC Tax Abatement Agreement (21-08-217)
• Approved TGSCP 6363, LLC 2021 Reinvestment Zone (21-08-218)
• Set public hearing for Oct. 12, 2021 on TGSCP 6363, LLC Tax Abatement Agreement (21-08-219)
• Approved agreement for payment in lieu of taxes for Foreign Trade Zones qualified inventory (21-08-220)
• Approved 2021-2022 TAC/Blue Cross Blue Shield medical and dental benefits (21-08-221)
• Approved joining proposed Opioid Settlement (21-08-222)
• Approved 2022 Elected Officials' salaries (21-08-223)

Commissioners Court

The Chambers County Commissioners Court is holding a special called budget workshop meeting to discuss and consider the 2022 budget. The meeting is open to the public and will be held in the County Courtroom in Anahuac, Texas.

• Discuss and consider 2022 Budget

Commissioners Court

The Chambers County Commissioners Court will discuss and potentially approve several significant items, including a $10.87 million construction contract for the West Side Complex, ARPA-related resolutions and a recovery plan, and multiple tax abatement agreements. The agenda also includes budget amendments for COVID-19 response, including hiring paramedics and purchasing ambulances, as well as various consent agenda items. Public comments are accepted via form submission.

• Award Brookstone Construction Phase 2 of West Side Complex for $10,870,000
• Adopt ARPA-CLFRF resolutions and recovery plan
• Tax abatement agreements for Avera-P8/CPL 1 Propco, Hunt Southwest-Cedar Port I, and TGSCP 6363
• Budget amendment $40,395 to hire 3 paramedics; $720,000 for 2 ambulances
• Set public hearing for 2022 County Budget on Aug 24

The Chambers County Commissioners Court approved a $10,870,000 contract with Brookstone Construction for Phase 2 of the Westside Complex project. The court also approved multiple tax abatement agreements, budget amendments for COVID-19 response, and a resolution accepting federal ARPA funds. Several items were tabled, including the Chambers County Recovery Plan and a mural application.

• Awarded $10,870,000 Brookstone Construction contract for Westside Complex Phase 2
• Approved resolution accepting ARPA-CLFRF funds and authorizing County Judge as representative
• Approved $50,000,000 inventory covenant amendment to Hunt Southwest-Cedar Port I tax abatement
• Approved TGSCP 6363, LLC tax abatement application
• Approved $720,000 budget amendment for two new Horton F-550 ambulances
• Approved $40,395 budget amendment to hire three full-time paramedics for COVID-19 response
• Approved $6,000 independent auditor for Old River Volunteer Fire Department
• Tabled Chambers County Recovery Plan and mural application in Gregory Memorial Park

Commissioners Court

The Chambers County Commissioners Court is holding a special called budget workshop meeting to discuss and consider the 2022 budget. The agenda contains only this single item, so the meeting is focused entirely on budget deliberations.

• Discuss and consider 2022 Budget

Commissioners Court

The Chambers County Commissioners Court is holding a special called budget workshop meeting to discuss and consider the 2022 county budget. The meeting is open to the public and can be viewed online. No specific budget details or other agenda items are listed.

• Discuss and consider 2022 Budget

Commissioners Court

The Chambers County Commissioners Court is meeting to discuss and decide on a range of routine and operational items, including a library pergola purchase, airport building repairs, and a road overlay project. The agenda also includes a consent agenda with numerous routine approvals, plus executive session discussions on personnel and the Kilgore Regional Drainage Project.

• Purchase of outdoor pergola at Juanita Hargraves Memorial Branch Library, Winnie, TX, $13,775.00
• Replace exterior metal panels and insulation at Airport building, Tippett Construction, $23,649.00
• Award Needlepoint Road Overlay project to lowest best qualified bidder (bid opened 7/26)
• Award Science-Engineering, LTD material testing for box site, Road & Bridge Building, Westside Complex, $16,500.00
• Approve yearly SwiftReach Networks payment, $13,395 (Health Dept.)

The Chambers County Commissioners Court approved a resolution opposing a concrete batch plant in Old River, awarded the Needlepoint Road Overlay project to Cowboy Asphalt, and extended the local disaster declaration for the Texas/Mexico border crisis. It also authorized participation in several grant programs, approved a tax abatement amendment, and set new dog registration fees. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved resolution opposing Montana Nelson Ready Mix concrete batch plant in Old River
• Awarded Needlepoint Road Overlay project to Cowboy Asphalt
• Extended Declaration of Local State of Disaster for Texas/Mexico Border Crisis
• Authorized participation in Texas Parks and Wildlife Boating Access Grant Program
• Approved Avera-P8/CPL 1 Propco tax abatement amendment extending period for Webstaurant Store
• Authorized submission of US Army Corps of Engineers Outgrant Application for Old River Boat Ramp
• Approved $25,000 payment to Senior Citizens Project for handicap accessible vehicle
• Approved dog registration fees: $5-$24 per year/3-year options, $10/day boarding, $60 quarantine

Commissioners Court

The Chambers County Commissioners Court is holding a special called meeting with two agenda items: setting dog registration fees and discussing the Old River Volunteer Fire Department. The meeting is supplemental to a notice posted July 23, 2021, and public participation is available via an online form.

• Discuss and consider dog registration fees for Chambers County
• Discuss and consider Old River Volunteer Fire Department

Commissioners Court

The Chambers County Commissioners Court will discuss and consider setting dog registration fees for the county. The agenda includes a comparison of pet license and impound/quarantine fees from other Texas jurisdictions, but no specific fee amounts or ordinance language are proposed in the agenda text itself.

• Discussion of dog registration fees for Chambers County
• Comparison of pet license fees from Universal City, Harris County, Fort Bend County, and Fort Worth, TX
• Comparison of impound and quarantine fees from the same jurisdictions

Commissioners Court

The Chambers County Commissioners Court is holding a special called budget workshop meeting to discuss and consider the 2022 county budget. The meeting is open to the public via the county website, with in-person attendance limited to authorized personnel.

• Discuss and consider 2022 Budget

Commissioners Court

The Chambers County Commissioners Court is holding a special called budget workshop meeting to discuss and consider the 2022 county budget. The agenda contains only this single budget item, with no other decisions or discussions listed. Public viewing is available online due to courtroom restrictions.

• Discuss and consider 2022 Budget

Commissioners Court

The Chambers County Commissioners Court is meeting to discuss and decide on a range of items including tax abatement agreements for Tosaf, Inc. and TX Baytown Grand Parkway, contracts related to the Texas Water Development Board Flood Infrastructure Fund, and various road and bridge projects. The agenda also includes public hearings, appointments, and numerous consent agenda items covering routine approvals and expenditures.

• Public hearings and consideration of tax abatement agreements for Tosaf, Inc. and TX Baytown Grand Parkway, LLC
• Authorization to execute Flood Infrastructure Fund contracts with Texas Water Development Board and City of Liberty
• HOT funds requests: $5,000 for Old River-Winfree Founders Day and $25,000 for Texas Rice Festival
• Awarding Phase 2 of Chambers County Westside Complex Project to Brookstone Construction
• Consent agenda includes $390,280.20 for West Bay Road overlay and $18,946.00 for AED service agreement

The Chambers County Commissioners Court approved a 50% seven-year tax abatement for Tosaf, Inc., and designated a reinvestment zone for TX Baytown Grand Parkway, LLC. It also approved $30,000 in hotel occupancy tax funds for local festivals, a new employee vacation plan effective Jan. 1, 2022, and a resolution allowing golf carts on certain county roads. The court tabled a proposal to use an independent auditor for volunteer fire departments and took no action on the Road Administrator position or Kilgore drainage project.

• Approved Resolution recognizing Barbers Hill High School baseball and softball teams for state championships.
• Accepted the 2020 Distinguished Service Award for the Chambers County Historical Commission.
• Approved the 2020 Annual Comprehensive Report and Single Audit Report.
• Approved $5,000 in HOT funds for Old River-Winfree Founders Day and $25,000 for Texas Rice Festival.
• Authorized contracts with Texas Water Development Board for Flood Infrastructure Fund.
• Approved Tosaf, Inc. tax abatement at 50% for seven years.
• Approved new vacation plan for county employees effective Jan. 1, 2022.
• Approved $10,000 for personal grievance representation of a county employee.

Commissioners Court

The Chambers County Commissioners Court is holding a special called budget workshop meeting to discuss and consider the 2022 budget. The agenda contains only this single budget item, with no other business listed.

• Discuss and consider 2022 Budget

Commissioners Court

The Chambers County Commissioners Court is holding a special called budget workshop meeting to discuss and consider the 2022 county budget. The meeting is open to the public via the county website, with in-person attendance limited to authorized personnel. No specific budget figures or allocations are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion and consideration of the 2022 Budget

Commissioners Court

The Chambers County Commissioners Court will hold a regular meeting to discuss and decide on financial, economic development, and administrative items. Key actions include authorizing the issuance of Series 2021 Certificates of Obligation, a public hearing on the Niagara Bottling reinvestment zone, and approval of numerous consent agenda items such as contracts, purchases, and routine reports.

• Order authorizing issuance of Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2021
• Public hearing and order designating Niagara Bottling, LLC-2021 Reinvestment Zone
• Approve 3rd Quarter payment to Chambers County Appraisal District: $117,890.75
• Award bid for Fort Anahuac Park baseball fields pending CO approval
• Approve purchase of two 3-yard stationary compactors for $39,000

The Commissioners Court approved the issuance of Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2021, to fund the Fort Anahuac Park ballfields project, despite a citizen petition with 488 signatures requesting an election. The Court also awarded the construction bid for the baseball fields to NNT Construction of Beaumont and approved several administrative items, including Norton LifeLock benefits, COVID-19 paid leave extension, and a reinvestment zone designation for Niagara Bottling. The District Clerk's preservation project was tabled to seek grant funds.

• Approved issuance of Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2021 (passed)
• Awarded Fort Anahuac Park baseball fields bid to NNT Construction (passed)
• Approved Norton LifeLock for employees and families at $5.49/$10.98 per month (passed)
• Extended paid leave to employees testing positive for COVID-19 (passed)
• Designated Niagara Bottling, LLC-2021 Reinvestment Zone (passed)
• Set public hearing for July 13, 2021 on TX Baytown Grand Parkway Reinvestment Zone (passed)
• Approved H-GAC advisory committee nominees (passed)
• Tabled District Clerk's historic records preservation project

Commissioners Court

The Chambers County Commissioners Court is holding a special called meeting to consider and likely approve a resolution supporting the county's application to the Texas Department of Transportation's 2021 Transportation Alternatives Infrastructure Call for Projects. The application is for the Anahuac Sidewalk and Pedestrian Bridge project, which would use federal funds with a 20% local match provided through Transportation Development Credits. The resolution authorizes staff to submit the application and commits the county to the project's development and financing if selected.

• Approve resolution for TxDOT 2021 Transportation Alternatives Infrastructure Call for Projects
• Project: Anahuac Sidewalk and Pedestrian Bridge
• Requires 20% local match via Transportation Development Credits
• County responsible for non-reimbursable costs and 100% of overruns
• Executive session may cover personnel, attorney consultation, real property, and security

The Chambers County Commissioners Court met in a special called meeting on June 10, 2021, and approved a resolution to apply for Texas Department of Transportation's 2021 Transportation Alternatives (TA) Infrastructure Call for Projects. The motion was made by Commissioner Gore, seconded by Commissioner Tice, and passed. No other substantive decisions were made, and the meeting adjourned shortly after.

• Approved application resolution for TxDOT 2021 Transportation Alternatives (TA) Infrastructure Call for Projects (motion by Gore, second by Tice)

Commissioners Court

The Chambers County Commissioners Court will discuss and consider several financial and administrative items, including tax abatement applications, a $691,209.02 livestock sale payout, and multiple construction and maintenance contracts. The agenda also includes a consent agenda with routine items and an executive session for personnel matters.

• Discuss Project Hydrate Reinvestment Zone application
• Discuss TX Baytown Grand Parkway, LLC tax abatement application
• Approve livestock sale proceeds to 2021 CCYLSRR exhibitors for $691,209.02
• Approve PBK Architects survey for Winnie-Cook Road and Chambers Parkway not to exceed $40,000
• Approve Science-Engineering geotechnical investigation for Winnie-Cook Road and Chambers Parkway ballfields site not to exceed $50,000

The Chambers County Commissioners Court approved a $690,000 change order for the FM 1409 bridge project, authorized negotiations for a new county engineer services contract, and approved several tax abatement agreements including Blackline Cold Storage, Talke USA, and Project Hydrate. The court also approved $691,209.02 in livestock sale proceeds for the youth livestock show and various building maintenance contracts. Consideration of an order authorizing the sale of Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation was postponed.

• Approved FM 1409 bridge change order #18 for $690,000 (21-06-136)
• Authorized negotiation of engineering services contract with Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson (21-06-137)
• Approved Blackline Cold Storage, LLC tax abatement agreement (21-06-139)
• Approved Talke USA, Inc. tax abatement agreement (21-06-140)
• Approved Project Hydrate tax abatement application (21-06-141)
• Approved Project Hydrate reinvestment zone application, set public hearing for June 22 (21-06-142)
• Approved $691,209.02 livestock sale proceeds to CCYLSRR exhibitors (21-06-146)
• Postponed consideration of order authorizing sale of Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation (21-06-135)

Commissioners Court

The Chambers County Commissioners Court will discuss and consider a range of items including a $603,665 property insurance payment, multiple FM 1409 project updates and change orders, a new solid waste ordinance with fees, and several economic development incentives. The agenda also includes routine consent items and an executive session for personnel and legal matters.

• Pay $603,665 to Texas Association of Counties for property insurance (July 2021-July 2022)
• Change order request of $991,860 from Dannenbaum Engineering for FM 1409 bridge management
• Chambers County portion of FM 565 utility cost: $711,475.65
• Ordinance creating Solid Waste Program with fees and criminal penalties
• KORE Power incentives recommendation and Ravago Americas Project Redfish Chapter 381 proposal

Commissioners Court

The court approved PBK Architects for architectural and engineering services for a new baseball/softball complex in Winnie, replacing Cook Park fields, at a cost up to $200,000, and also approved surveying services for the site. The court tabled a mural request in Gregory Memorial Park pending policy review, and terminated the Human Resources Director while placing another employee on unpaid leave. Several routine items were approved, including resolutions, a public hearing date, and a food order amendment.

• Approved PBK Architects contract for new baseball/softball complex in Winnie, up to $200,000
• Approved Chambers Surveying for surveying services at Cook Park
• Tabled mural request in Gregory Memorial Park pending policy review
• Terminated employment of Human Resources Director Toccara Greene
• Placed Beau Greene on unpaid leave
• Set public hearing on Tosaf, Inc. Reinvestment Zone for May 25, 2021
• Approved consent agenda with exceptions, then approved job descriptions and payroll changes
• Approved Diesels & Dames Truck Show at Fort Anahuac Park, pending Park Use Agreement

Commissioners Court

The Chambers County Commissioners Court will hold a regular meeting with public hearings on renaming Old Needlepoint Road to Chambers Parkway and establishing the Blackline 2021 Reinvestment Zone. They will also consider a $7.5 million contract for the Westside Complex, rejecting and re-bidding the Hankamer Wastewater Treatment Plant project, and a tax abatement application from Tosaf, Inc.

• Public hearing and approval to rename Old Needlepoint Road to Chambers Parkway from Hwy 146 east to the end
• Contract with Brookstone for Westside Complex Phase 1, valued at $7.5 million
• Reject all bids and re-bid for Hankamer Wastewater Treatment Plant project (Contract No. 20-065-007-CO10)
• Public hearing and order establishing Blackline 2021 Reinvestment Zone; Tosaf, Inc. tax abatement application
• Increase Winnie/Anahuac Airport fuel system project by $31,417.97 with Bassco Services for FAA compliance

The Chambers County Commissioners Court accepted a $4,925,250 COVID-19 Vaccination Capacity Grant, approved the renaming of Old Needlepoint Road to Chambers Parkway, established the Blackline 2021 Reinvestment Zone, and approved several contracts and project changes, including a $7.5 million Westside Complex contract and a $300,000 ditch cleaning contract. They also rejected and authorized re-bidding for the Hankamer Wastewater Treatment Plant project.

• Accepted $4,925,250 COVID-19 Vaccination Capacity Grant (passed)
• Approved renaming Old Needlepoint Road to Chambers Parkway (passed)
• Established Blackline 2021 Reinvestment Zone (passed)
• Approved Tosaf, Inc. tax abatement application (passed)
• Rejected all bids for Hankamer Wastewater Treatment Plant project (passed)
• Authorized re-bidding for Hankamer Wastewater Treatment Plant project (passed)
• Approved $7.5 million Westside Complex contract with Brookstone (passed)
• Approved $300,000 ditch cleaning contract with Texas Drainage (passed)

Commissioners Court

The Chambers County Commissioners Court is holding a special called meeting to consider two main items: approving a resolution to publish notice of intent to issue combination tax and revenue certificates of obligation, and discussing and possibly awarding a bid for the west side complex project. The meeting also includes an executive session for personnel, legal, real property, and security matters. Public access to the courthouse is limited, but the meeting can be viewed online.

• Resolution authorizing publication of notice of intention to issue combination tax and revenue certificates of obligation
• Discussion and possible award of bid on west side complex project
• Executive session for personnel, attorney consultation, real property, and security matters

The Chambers County Commissioners Court approved a resolution to publish notice of intent to issue combination tax and revenue certificates of obligation to fund the West Side Complex project, and awarded the bid for the project. Commissioner Gore voted against both motions, which carried. The court also discussed infrastructure projects and took no action on personnel issues.

• Approved resolution authorizing publication of notice of intention to issue combination tax and revenue certificates of obligation (motion carried, Gore voted against)
• Awarded bid on West Side Complex Project (motion carried, Gore voted against)
• Took no action on Agenda Item 20.1, discuss and consider personnel issues

Commissioners Court

The Chambers County Commissioners Court will hold a regular meeting on April 13, 2021, to discuss and act on a range of administrative, financial, road, and economic development items. Key actions include a public hearing on abandoning a portion of Fisher Road, several tax abatement agreements, and an outside audit of the HR Department. The agenda also includes numerous consent items covering routine expenditures, contracts, and appointments.

• Public hearing and action on abandonment of westerly portion of Fisher Road
• Plastic Express Tax Abatement Agreement
• Blackline Cold Storage reinvestment zone application
• Tosaf, Inc. Tax Abatement application
• JSW Steel (USA) Inc. Chapter 381 Agreement amendment request

The Chambers County Commissioners Court approved several economic development items, including tax abatement agreements with Plastic Express, Tosaf, Inc., and JSW Steele (USA) Inc., as well as contracts with the Baytown/West Chambers County Economic Development Foundation. The Court also appointed Celia Devillier as Justice of the Peace for Precinct 1, hired an outside auditor for the Human Resource Department, and tabled the West Side Infrastructure Projects Certificate of Obligation. No action was taken on legislative updates or the public health update.

• Approved hiring LJA Engineering for 20 hours not to exceed $5,000 for Gulf Coast Protection District advice
• Approved abandoning/vacating the westerly portion of Fisher Road right-of-way
• Enrolled in Quality Incentive Payment Program Year 5 with Arboretum Nursing Home
• Appointed Celia Devillier as Justice of the Peace, Pct. 1
• Hired Pattillo, Brown & Hill for outside audit of Human Resource Department
• Approved Plastic Express Tax Abatement Agreement
• Approved Tax Abatement application from Tosaf, Inc.
• Tabled Certificate of Obligation for West Side Infrastructure Projects

Commissioners Court

The Chambers County Commissioners Court is holding a special called meeting to discuss and consider personnel issues in executive session. The agenda also allows for public participation through submitted forms, with the courthouse access limited to authorized personnel.

• Discuss and consider personnel issues in executive session
• Public participation via online form due by April 2, 2021
• Courthouse access limited to authorized personnel

The Chambers County Commissioners Court met in a special called virtual meeting on April 5, 2021. After entering executive session to consult with the county attorney and discuss personnel and real property matters, the court reconvened in open session and took no action on the sole agenda item regarding personnel issues. The county judge stated that a statement from the county attorney would be forthcoming. The court adjourned at 11:10 a.m.

• No action was taken on agenda item 1, discuss and consider personnel issues.

Commissioners Court

The Chambers County Commissioners Court will hold a regular meeting on March 23, 2021, to discuss and decide on a range of administrative, financial, road, and economic development items. Key actions include setting public hearings for road renaming and abandonment, considering a hotel occupancy tax grant, and reviewing tax abatement and economic development proposals. The consent agenda includes numerous routine approvals, such as contracts, payments, and plats.

• Resolution supporting HB946 and SB441 to protect young people
• Purchase of a 2013 Champion Mobile Home for security housing at the Golf Course
• Setting public hearing for renaming Old Needlepoint Road to 'Chambers Parkway'
• Hotel Occupancy Tax grant of $15,000 for 2021 Marsh Fest Roping event
• Consent agenda includes $107,297 auto liability renewal and $117,890.75 appraisal district payment

Commissioners Court

The Chambers County Commissioners Court is meeting to consider a consent agenda of routine items, including budget amendments, payroll changes, and various equipment and service purchases. Notable items include a $397,080.45 purchase of replacement vehicles for the Sheriff's Office and a $143,544.36 change order for FM 1409. The court will also hold an executive session to discuss personnel matters and a vacation carryover request.

• Approve purchase of replacement vehicles for Sheriff's Office from Silsbee Ford for $397,080.45
• Approve change order for FM 1409 to Texas Sterling for concrete in lieu of asphalt for $143,544.36
• Approve purchase of network switch for Financial Complex from CDW, LLC for $5,120.68
• Approve fiber connectivity extension to Criminal Investigations Division from HMI Utilities for $6,750.00
• Approve swap out of three pieces of equipment from Bobcat of Houston for $56,250

The Chambers County Commissioners Court approved several routine items, including the yearly purchasing review, the 2021 Salary Grievance Committee, the Juvenile Probation Audit, and the consent agenda (minus one pulled item). They also approved an interlocal agreement with Lee College for EMR/EMT classes, pending attorney review. Two EMS-related items—a $5,000 credit card for the EMS director and a separate fuel account—were tabled, and a public hearing on the Countywide Polling Place Program resulted in no action.

• Approved yearly review of Local Government Code Chapter 262 (21-03-42)
• Approved 2021 Salary Grievance Committee members (21-03-43)
• Approved Juvenile Probation Audit report ending Aug. 31, 2021 (21-03-44)
• Approved consent agenda except item 7 (ACH Origination Agreement addendum) (21-03-45)
• Approved Interlocal Agreement with Lee College for EMR/EMT classes, pending attorney review (21-03-46)
• Tabled $5,000 credit card for EMS Director Ronald Nichols
• Tabled separate fuel account for County EMS
• Approved 40 hours vacation carryover for Camerino Rivas (21-03-47)

Commissioners Court

The Chambers County Commissioners Court will hold a regular meeting on February 23, 2021, at 9:30 a.m. in the County Courtroom, Anahuac, Texas. The agenda includes public hearings and discussions on tax abatement agreements for Floor & Decor Outlets of America, Inc. and Plastic Express, as well as an order extending the County Judge's disaster proclamation for winter weather. The court will also consider a resolution opposing state efforts to silence county officials, a nuisance abatement lien waiver, and a consent agenda with routine items. Public participation is available via a form submitted by 3:00 p.m. on February 22, 2021.

• Public hearing at 10:00 a.m. on Floor & Decor Outlets of America, Inc. Tax Abatement Agreement
• Public hearing at 10:00 a.m. on Plastic Express 2021 Reinvestment Zone
• Discuss and consider order extending County Judge's disaster proclamation for winter weather (2/12/21-2/20/21)
• Discuss and consider resolution in opposition of SB234/HB749 efforts to silence County Officials
• Discuss and consider request to waive interest and fees on Nuisance Abatement Lien for property at 34, 35 Welton J. Williams SID (Parcel #17315)

The Chambers County Commissioners Court extended the County Judge's disaster proclamation for the February winter weather, approved a resolution opposing state bills to silence county officials, and approved tax abatement agreements for Floor & Decor and Fromus LLC. The court also established the Plastic Express 2021 Reinvestment Zone, set a public hearing on its tax abatement for April 13, 2021, and approved a waiver of interest and fees on a nuisance abatement lien. All decisions were made in a regular virtual meeting.

• Extended the County Judge's disaster proclamation for Winter Weather and Below Freezing Temperatures from Feb. 12-20, 2021.
• Approved the Resolution in Opposition of SB234/HB749 efforts to silence County Officials (Gore opposed).
• Approved the Floor and Decor Outlets of America, Inc. tax abatement agreement.
• Accepted the Order establishing the Plastic Express 2021 Reinvestment Zone.
• Set a public hearing regarding the Plastic Express Tax Abatement Agreement for April 13, 2021.
• Approved the amendment to the Fromus LLC Tax Abatement Agreement (Combs abstained).
• Approved the request to waive interest and fees owed to County on a Nuisance Abatement Lien for property at 34, 35 Welton J. Williams S/D (Parcel #17315).
• Approved 40 hours of vacation carryover for Camerino Rivas.

Commissioners Court

The Chambers County Commissioners Court will hold a regular meeting to discuss and consider several items, including taking ownership of surplus FM 3180 right-of-way from TxDOT, a tax abatement request from Fromus, LLC, and a reinvestment zone application from Plastic Express. The agenda also includes a large consent agenda with routine approvals such as purchases, contracts, and plats. Public participation is limited to submitted forms due to COVID-19 restrictions.

• Resolution to TxDOT and City of Mont Belvieu to take ownership of surplus FM 3180 right-of-way south of I-10
• Plastic Express Reinvestment Zone application and Fromus, LLC tax abatement request
• Consent agenda includes $7,575 for OpManager Plus software, $9,200 for data cabling, $21,786 for tractor, and $55,803.19 for radio maintenance
• Approval of Ameriport Business Park Section 1 plat and green space variances
• Interlocal agreement with Chambers County ESD No. 1 for concrete replacement at Winnie EMS station

The Commissioners Court approved a resolution to pursue ownership of surplus FM 3180 right-of-way south of IH-10 from TxDOT and the City of Mont Belvieu. They also approved the consent agenda except for three items, set a public hearing for the Plastic Express Reinvestment Zone, accepted a tax abatement application from Fromus LLC, approved job descriptions, withdrew one payroll change, and abandoned a county right-of-way known as Co-Op Road.

• Approved resolution to take ownership of FM 3180 surplus right-of-way south of IH-10 (passed)
• Approved consent agenda except items 5, 6, and 34 (passed)
• Set public hearing for Feb. 23, 2021 on Plastic Express Reinvestment Zone (passed)
• Accepted Fromus LLC tax abatement application, move forward with contract and amendment later (passed, Combs abstained)
• Approved job descriptions (passed)
• Withdrew Ryan Erickson's payroll change form, approved other payroll changes (passed)
• Abandoned county right-of-way 'Co-Op Road' east of St. Martin Street, Winnie (passed)

Commissioners Court

The Chambers County Commissioners Court is holding a special called meeting with a public hearing and decision on whether to abandon/vacate the County right-of-way known as Co-op Road, east of St. Martin Street in Winnie, Texas. The agenda contains only this single substantive item.

• Public hearing at 10:00 a.m. on petition to abandon/vacate Co-op Road right-of-way
• Consideration of abandoning/vacating Co-op Road, east of St. Martin Street, Winnie, Texas

Commissioners Court

The Chambers County Commissioners Court will hold a public hearing and consider a regulation on speed limits for dead end roads, and will discuss a tax abatement application and incentive recommendation for Plastic Express (Project Navy). The agenda also includes several contract approvals, park facility naming decisions, and a consent agenda with routine items.

• Public hearing and proposed regulation on speed limits on dead end roads
• Plastic Express (Project Navy) tax abatement application and incentive recommendation
• Change proposal for landscaping at Juanita Hargraves Memorial Library for $20,440.00
• Agreement with LJA Engineering for mosquito control permit maintenance for $8,800.00
• Electronic payroll transition contracts with Tyler Technologies ($29,707.00) and NeoGov ($30,747.00)

The Chambers County Commissioners Court approved a tax abatement for Plastic Express (Project Navy), a new regulation on speed limits for dead-end roads, and several contracts including a county-wide drainage study. They also approved naming park facilities in honor of Cedric Green and Charles 'Pep' Childress. A discussion on funding a TxDOT airport master plan survey was tabled, and no action was taken on a proposed FFCRA extension.

• Approved speed limit regulation for dead end roads
• Approved Plastic Express - Project Navy tax abatement application and incentive recommendation
• Approved naming Speights Loop park facility in honor of Cedric Green
• Approved naming basketball court in Hankamer to honor Charles 'Pep' Childress
• Approved $20,440 landscaping change proposal for Juanita Hargraves Memorial Library
• Approved $8,800 agreement with LJA Engineering for mosquito control permit maintenance
• Approved final contract with Freese and Nichols for county-wide drainage study
• Approved contract additions with Tyler Technologies ($29,707) and NeoGov ($30,747)

Commissioners Court

The Chambers County Commissioners Court will hold a public hearing and consider establishing a reinvestment zone and tax abatement for Floor and Decor Outlets of America, as well as a tax abatement application from Plastic Express. The court will also discuss a road right-of-way abandonment, a park renaming, and several equipment purchases, along with routine consent agenda items.

• Public hearing and order establishing Floor and Decor Outlets of America, Inc. Reinvestment Zone
• Consider tax abatement agreement for Floor and Decor and application from Plastic Express (Project Navy)
• Set public hearing for Feb 9, 2021 on abandonment of Co-op Road right-of-way, east of St. Martin Street, Winnie
• Renaming Double Bayou Park in honor of late Constable Chester Humphrey
• Reconditioning compactor/tractor #653 via Mustang Cat for $351,740.01

Commissioners Court

The Chambers County Commissioners Court is holding a special called meeting to discuss and consider approving the bond of the Chambers County Tax Assessor-Collector. Public participation is available via online form submission, and the meeting is viewable on the county website.

• Discuss and consider approving Bond of Chambers County Tax Assessor-Collector