Chambers County public meetings in 2022
38 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Commissioners Court
The Commissioners Court will discuss a regional grant application for the Texas General Land Office and hold a public hearing on the Coneflower Storage Project Reinvestment Zone. The body is also considering tax abatements for IAH Transload I, LLC and FreezPak Logistics.
- CDBG-MIT Regional MOD Application to Texas General Land Office for $14,923,200.00
- White's Park re-roof project award to CR Systems, Inc. for $298,626.00
- School equalization payments to Anahuac, Barbers Hill, East Chambers, and Goose Creek ISDs totaling $1,900,000
- Payment to Hart InterCivic for election equipment retrofitting in the amount of $457,495.00
- Contract with Arnold Construction for JP, Pct. 5 office repairs for $93,066.00
The Commissioners Court approved a $14.9 million CDBG-MIT grant application and authorized a contract for a women's dormitory and temporary jail. The Court also approved several tax abatements and a $298,626 roofing project for White's Park. A motion to terminate the Justice Center architectural contract failed.
- Approved $14,923,200.00 CDBG-MIT Regional MOD Application to Texas General Land Office
- Authorized Judge Sylvia to sign contract with Satterfield & Pontikes Construction, Inc. for women's dormitory and temporary jail
- Awarded White's Park re-roof project to CR Systems, Inc. for $298,626.00
- Approved Order designating Coneflower Storage Project, LLC 2022 Reinvestment Zone
- Approved IAH Transload I, LLC Tax Abatement application contingent on quality-of-life contribution
- Accepted FreezPak Logistrics tax abatement application contingent on Good Neighbor Policy and quality-of-life project contribution
- Approved Clay Partners Chapter 381 Agreement and its assignment to M S International, Inc.
- Denied motion to terminate HO+K contract for the Justice Center
Commissioners Court
The Chambers County Commissioners Court will meet to discuss awarding a bid for a temporary Women’s Dormitory project. The meeting includes an executive session to discuss personnel and the sale or purchase of real property.
- Awarding bid for temporary Women’s Dormitory project
- Executive session regarding personnel issues
- Executive session regarding sale/purchase of real property
The Commissioners Court met in a special session to select a contractor for the temporary women's dormitory project. The Court awarded the bid to Satterfield & Pontikes Construction, Inc.
- Awarded temporary women's dormitory project bid to Satterfield & Pontikes Construction, Inc. (Passed; Hammond voted nay)
Commissioners Court
The Commissioners Court will discuss several economic development proposals and tax abatements. The body is also deciding on various equipment purchases for law enforcement and emergency services, as well as county appointments.
- Payment of $730,406.00 to Dodge City/Chrysler Jeep Dodge City of McKinney for 14 Sheriff's Office fleet cars
- Payment of $198,400.00 to Greenscapes Six for maintenance on 12 baseball fields
- Payment of $99,606.08 to Stryker for four Power Load XT Stretchers
- Economic development proposals from Sumika Semiconductor Materials Texas, Inc., Fulcrum BioEnergy, Inc., and Chambers County Logistics Terminal, LP
- Service Provider Contract with CASA in the amount of $10,000.00
The Commissioners Court approved multiple Chapter 381 economic development proposals and tax abatement applications. The court also authorized spending for baseball field maintenance, medical stretchers, and constable body cameras. Several land and vehicle donations were accepted.
- Approved $198,400 contract with Greenscapes Six for 12 baseball fields
- Approved $99,606.08 purchase of four Power Load XT Stretchers from Stryker
- Approved $18,040 for Motorola Solutions body cameras for Constables
- Approved $15,000 Service Provider Contract with CASA
- Approved Chapter 381 proposals for Sumika Semiconductor Materials Texas, Inc. and Fulcrum BioEnergy, Inc.
- Accepted tax abatement application from IAH Transload I, LLC
- Accepted donation of 12 acres of land for Chambers Parkway right of way
- Tabled Black Mountain Energy Storage transmission line easement request
Commissioners Court
The Chambers County Commissioners Court will hold a special called meeting to discuss and consider the purchase of an articulated dump truck.
- Purchase of articulated dump truck
Commissioners Court
The Commissioners Court will discuss infrastructure projects, including a new communications tower and road improvements. The body is also considering several tax abatement applications and the canvassing of the November 8, 2022, election results.
- Bid of $1,067,112.90 from Quality Tower Services, Inc. for an ARPA-funded communications tower at the landfill
- Tax abatement applications for TGSCP 6363, LLC, TGSCP 4407 Grand Parkway, LLC, and Coneflower Storage Project, LLC
- Proposed 'no truck zone' on FM 2354 from FM 1405 to FM 3180 and on FM 3180 from FM 2354 to Interstate 10
- Payment of $502,566.00 to Chambers County Appraisal District for valuation expenses
- Release of $30,000 in contingency money for Kilgore Parkway detour and Needlepoint intersection improvements
The Commissioners Court approved a $1,067,112.90 bid for an ARPA-funded communications tower and several corporate tax abatements. Other actions included approving a new Justice Center design contract and a land swap for the Beach City community.
- Approved $1,067,112.90 bid from Quality Tower Services, Inc. for landfill communications tower
- Approved TGSCP 6363, LLC Tax Abatement Amendment and Chapter 381 agreement
- Approved Coneflower Storage Project, LLC Tax Abatement
- Approved $150,000 contract with Griffith, Moseley, Johnson & Associates for Justice Center design
- Approved land swap of 4.934 acres on Fisher Road for 7.97 acres near Beach City Community Building plus $238,623
- Approved lease with Barbers Hill ISD for 10 acres on Eagle Drive
- Accepted official canvass election results from November 8, 2022
- Rescinded November 8, 2022 order to sign SH 99 Market Value Waiver Agreement
Commissioners Court
The Commissioners Court will discuss economic development proposals and tax abatements for several companies. The body will also hold public hearings for two winter event mass gathering permits and review various infrastructure contracts.
- Tax abatement applications for Avera Companies-P9/Kilgore Grand Parkway PropCo, LP and Clay Partners-Cedar Port Phase III
- Public hearings for Go Live Winter Carnival and Magical Winter Lights mass gathering permits
- Change order of $176,504.77 to Texas Sterling Construction for FM 1409 pavement repair
- Purchase of a 2023 Kenworth T280 Water Truck for $121,754.93
- New $100.00 annual permit fee for Farmers Markets
The Court approved several infrastructure projects, including a $176,504.77 change order for FM 1409 and improvements to the Winnie Pilot lounge. It also granted mass gathering permits for two winter events and authorized the purchase of real property Parcel O. Economic development actions included tax abatement and Chapter 381 agreements.
- Approved $176,504.77 change order for FM 1409 pavement repairs
- Approved mass gathering permits for Go Live Winter Carnival and Magical Winter Lights Event
- Approved purchase of real property Parcel O
- Authorized $4,333 payment to HVS for hotel feasibility study
- Approved tax abatement application for Avera Companies —P9/Kilgore Grand Parkway PropCo, LP
- Approved $2,950 for a shower addition to Winnie Pilots lounge (Combs voted nay)
- Approved awning and fencing for Winnie Pilot lounge via bidder HKR
- Entered into Chapter 381 Agreement with Clay Partners-Cedar Port Phase III #1 and #2 LP
Commissioners Court
The Commissioners Court will discuss and decide on several construction projects, utility installations, and equipment purchases. The body is also reviewing multiple plat approvals and bidding processes for 2023 road materials and pavement rehabilitation.
- Proposed $39,910.89 for HKR Ranches, LLC to construct an RV space for Spindletop Center’s Mobile Clinic
- Proposed $36,722.00 for an aluminum replica cannon at Fort Anahuac Park from Steen Cannon Ordnance Works
- Approval of $53,800.00 for two 3-yard Stationary Compactors from Joe Guerra Mechanical Services
- Proposed $49,350.00 to Lopez Construction for 1,175 ft. of cart path at the golf course
- Approval of fiber optic line installations by Comcast Cable, LLC and Ridgeline Telecom on multiple roads
The Commissioners Court approved several economic development tax abatements and infrastructure expenditures. Key actions included funding for a replica cannon at Fort Anahuac Park and a school fund withdrawal for Barbers Hill ISD. The Court also extended Meals on Wheels services for indigent seniors through the end of the year.
- Approved $460,365.77 Permanent School Fund withdrawal for Barbers Hill ISD
- Approved $36,722.00 purchase of aluminum replica cannon for Fort Anahuac Park
- Approved $39,910.89 for HKR Ranches, LLC to construct RV space for Spindletop Center's Mobile Clinic
- Approved up to $5,000.00 for Dick Olin as Ring Sponsor for 2023 Bayou Bowl
- Authorized Meals on Wheels for indigent senior citizens for the rest of the year
- Appointed Claudia Sandoval to H-GAC Natural Resources Board for a two-year term
- Approved tax abatement applications for Coneflower Storage Project, LLC and Targa Downstream, LLC
- Extended tax abatement period by three years for Clay Partners-Cedar Port Phase III #1 and #2
Commissioners Court
The Commissioners Court will consider funding and design for widening Kilgore Parkway and address safety permits for the Freaky Deaky Music Festival. The body will also review several infrastructure contracts and a grant for affordable housing.
- Proposed $2 million funding for widening Kilgore Parkway from Hwy 99 east to FM 3180
- Public hearing for the closure of Needlepoint Road and a mass gathering permit for the Freaky Deaky Music Festival (Oct 29-31)
- Acceptance of a $50,000 grant from Southeast Texas Housing Finance Corporation for affordable housing
- Change Order No. 14 for FM 1409 asphalt crack repair with Texas Sterling Construction for $109,387.41
- Proposed $2.00 increase for all golf course green fees starting January 1, 2023
Commissioners Court
The Chambers County Commissioners Court will hold a special called meeting to discuss and consider a tax abatement amendment for TGSCP 6363, LLC.
- Discussion and consideration of TGSCP 6363, LLC Tax Abatement amendment
Commissioners Court
The Commissioners Court will hold public hearings on the proposed 2023 annual budget and the 2022 tax rate. The body will also discuss road closures and parking ordinances related to an upcoming music festival.
- Proposed 2022 Tax Rate of 0.491551/$100
- Approval of $130,000 for LED illumination along Kilgore Parkway
- Approval of $141,196.56 for a Parks Department Storage Building
- Approval of $32,995.85 for traffic control on FM 1409
- Proposed closure of Needlepoint Road for a music festival October 29-31, 2022
Commissioners Court
The Commissioners Court will meet to receive a status update from HO+K regarding two projects. The body will also hold an executive session to discuss personnel and real property transactions.
- Status update from HO+K on Women's Detention Center (Project 1)
- Status update from HO+K on Justice Center (Project 2)
- Executive session regarding personnel issues
- Executive session regarding the sale/purchase of real property
Commissioners Court
The Commissioners Court will hold a public hearing regarding the NRG Cedar Bayou 5, LLC Project Moonshot-Tax Abatement Agreement. The body is also scheduling public hearings for the 2022 tax rate and the 2023 budget. Additional discussions include road maintenance, airport grants, and various facility construction bids.
- Public hearing for NRG Cedar Bayou 5, LLC Project Moonshot-Tax Abatement Agreement
- Proposed 2022 tax rate and 2023 budget public hearings set for September 27th
- FM 1409 Change Order No.2 to Texas Material Group, Inc. for $176,865.00
- Public Health building renovation bid from Arnold Construction for $194,649.00
- Parks Department storage building bid from HKR Ranches, LLC for $141,196.56
Commissioners Court
The Commissioners Court is holding a special called meeting to discuss and consider the 2023 Budget.
- Discussion and consideration of the 2023 Budget
Commissioners Court
The Commissioners Court is holding a special called budget workshop meeting. The body will discuss and consider the 2023 Budget.
- Discussion and consideration of the 2023 Budget
Commissioners Court
The Commissioners Court will discuss several American Rescue Plan Act projects and the renaming of Chambers Parkway. The body is also considering various infrastructure payments, road closures for Texas Gatorfest, and the approval of minor plats for Guillory, Cooper, and Henderson Estates.
- Proposed $650,000 construction of new Extension Office/Parks Storage Building/CCYLSRR Office space
- Public hearing and consideration to rename Chambers Parkway to 'Gordon Speer-Chambers Parkway'
- Purchase of a Doosan DX140 Excavator for $165,973.00
- Payment of $21,761.00 to Direct Services for roof repairs at White's Park
- Proposed road closures of Knearem, Frost, Oliver, and Oak Road for Texas Gatorfest
Commissioners Court
The Commissioners Court is holding a special called budget workshop meeting. The body will discuss and consider the 2023 Budget.
- Discussion and consideration of the 2023 Budget
Commissioners Court
The Commissioners Court is holding a special called budget workshop meeting. The body will discuss and consider the 2023 Budget.
- Discussion and consideration of the 2023 Budget
Commissioners Court
The Commissioners Court is holding a special called budget workshop meeting. The body will discuss and consider the 2023 Budget.
- Discussion and consideration of the 2023 Budget
Commissioners Court
The Commissioners Court is holding a special called budget workshop meeting. The body will discuss and consider the 2023 Budget.
- Discussion and consideration of the 2023 Budget
Commissioners Court
The Commissioners Court is holding a special called budget workshop meeting. The body will discuss and consider the 2023 Budget.
- Discussion and consideration of the 2023 Budget
Commissioners Court
The Chambers County Commissioners Court will hold a special called meeting to conduct a public hearing. The session focuses on a tax abatement agreement for SBR Cedar Port 2 Owner, L.P.
- Public hearing regarding SBR Cedar Port 2 Owner, L.P. Tax Abatement Agreement
Commissioners Court
The Commissioners Court will discuss various infrastructure projects, including road repairs and airport improvements. The body is also considering tax abatement agreements and several equipment purchases for county parks and the golf course.
- Kilgore Parkway change order from Texas Material Group, Inc. for $709,438.07
- Public hearing and consideration of SBR Cedar Port 2 Owner, L.P. Tax Abatement Agreement
- Playground equipment purchases for Old River Community Building ($73,696.04) and M.Q. Bradford Park ($76,303.40)
- Budget amendment of $23,438 for archaeological investigation at Fort Anahuac Park
- Purchase of a 45 horsepower tractor for $29,602.89 and a greens mower for $37,566.50
Commissioners Court
The Commissioners Court is holding a special called budget workshop meeting. The body will discuss and consider the 2023 Budget.
- Discussion and consideration of the 2023 Budget
Commissioners Court
The Commissioners Court is holding a special called budget workshop meeting. The body will discuss and consider the 2023 Budget.
- Discussion and consideration of the 2023 Budget
Commissioners Court
The Commissioners Court is holding a special called budget workshop meeting. The body will discuss and consider the 2023 Budget.
- Discussion and consideration of the 2023 Budget
Commissioners Court
The Commissioners Court will meet for a special called budget workshop. The body will discuss and consider the 2023 Budget.
- Discussion and consideration of the 2023 Budget
Commissioners Court
The Commissioners Court will discuss applying for a CDBG-DR grant for Tropical Storm Imelda recovery drainage improvements. The body will also consider scheduling a public hearing to rename Chambers Parkway. Executive sessions are scheduled for personnel and real property matters.
- Proposed CDBG-DR application to Texas General Land Office for Mayhaw Bayou drainage improvements
- Proposed public hearing on August 23 to rename Chambers Parkway to 'Gordon Speer - Chambers Parkway'
- Executive session regarding personnel issues
- Executive session regarding the sale or purchase of real property
Commissioners Court
The Commissioners Court will discuss starting the process to buy land in Winnie, Texas. This land would replace the Cook Road Road & Bridge yard that was converted into baseball fields.
- Discussion of purchasing land in Winnie, Texas for a replacement Road & Bridge yard
- Executive session regarding personnel issues
- Executive session regarding the sale or purchase of real property
Commissioners Court
The Commissioners Court will hold public hearings regarding the NRG Cedar Bayou 5, LLC Project Moonshot 2022 Reinvestment Zone, the Houston Transloading Partners I, LLC Tax Abatement Agreement, and updates to county infrastructure and drainage manuals.
- Terracon Proposal for Kilgore Parkway widening and extension: $57,340.00
- Purchase of three license plate recognition cameras from Flock Group, Inc.: $8,550.00
- Purchase of a John Deere 4052M Compact tractor: $30,989.21
- Purchase of a greens mower from Kansas Golf & Turf: $37,566.50
- Carrier 10 ton HVAC unit replacement at the West Annex: $19,084.00
Commissioners Court
The Commissioners Court is holding a special called budget workshop meeting. The body will discuss and consider the 2023 Budget.
- Discussion and consideration of the 2023 Budget
Commissioners Court
The Commissioners Court is holding a special called budget workshop meeting. The body will discuss and consider the 2023 Budget.
- Discussion and consideration of the 2023 Budget
Commissioners Court
The Commissioners Court is holding a special called budget workshop meeting. The body will discuss and consider the 2023 Budget.
- Discussion and consideration of the 2023 Budget
Commissioners Court
The Chambers County Commissioners Court will discuss various administrative updates, financial requests, and infrastructure projects. Key items include tax abatement applications for NRG Cedar Bayou 5 LLC and grants for local festivals.
- Proposal for $329,508 for body-worn and in-car cameras for the Sheriff's Office using ARPA funds
- Tax Abatement and Reinvestment Zone applications for NRG Cedar Bayou 5 LLC-Project Moonshot
- Permanent School Fund withdrawal request for East Chambers ISD in the amount of $103,907.85
- Payment of $43,704.73 to Texan Tough Services for covered equipment parking at Anahuac Golf Course
- Public hearing scheduled for July 26, 2022, to revise Subdivision, Infrastructure and Drainage Criteria Manuals
Commissioners Court
The Commissioners Court has scheduled a series of special called budget workshop meetings. The sole purpose of these meetings is to discuss and consider the 2023 budget.
- Discussion and consideration of the 2023 Budget
Commissioners Court
The Commissioners Court will consider several agreements and authorizations regarding the sale of the Arboretum of Winnie Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. The body will also hold public hearings on subdivision criteria and a reinvestment zone.
- Sale and lease termination agreements for the Arboretum of Winnie Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
- Public hearing and adoption of changes to the Chambers County Subdivision and Infrastructure Criteria Manual
- Public hearing regarding the SBR Cedar Port 2 Owner, L.P. 2022 Reinvestment Zone
- Request from Goose Creek CISD for Permanent School Fund withdrawal of $119,831.39
- Approval of $750,000 in 2022 funding for Mont Belvieu EMS
Commissioners Court
The Commissioners Court will discuss material testing contracts for county projects and the appointment of an Assistant County Engineer. The body is also considering bids for concrete driveway repairs and the expansion of a solid waste site.
- Contracts for material testing with Terracon Consultants L.L.C., HTS Inc. Consultants, and Science Engineering LTD
- Appointment of Robert L. Hall, Jr. PE, RPLS to Assistant County Engineer
- Bids for concrete driveway and full depth concrete repair in various county locations
- Expansion of the Smith Point box site to the west for residential brush deposits
- Fiber optic cable installation by Comcast Cable, LLC in the east right-of-way of Lanai Drive
Commissioners Court
The Chambers County Commissioners Court will discuss economic development projects, including reinvestment zones and tax abatement assignments. The body is also considering updates to the solid waste ordinance and various infrastructure and emergency service contracts.
- Public hearing and designation of the Houston Transloading Partners I, LLC Reinvestment Zone
- Proposed $360,000.00 loan for payouts to YLS exhibitors
- Adoption of the Revised Solid Waste Ordinance
- Contract award to N&T construction to build Cook Baseball Complex in Winnie, Texas
- Down payment of $13,893.12 to The Sunset Room for Chambers County Day at the Capitol 2023
Commissioners Court
The Commissioners Court will discuss funding for medical equipment and review several tax abatement and reinvestment zone applications. The body will also hold public hearings on road and bridge criteria manuals and the Chambers Parkway Transportation Reinvestment Zone.
- Request for $500,000 disbursement for a CT Machine at Anahuac Hospital
- Public hearing on proposed Chambers Parkway Transportation Reinvestment Zone (CPTRZ)
- Change Order No. 13 for $25,982.00 to Texas Sterling Construction
- Purchase of a Cat Trackhoe 310-07 RB for $157,252.25 for Solid Waste
- Nuisance abatement discussion for 416 Bertrand Street, Winnie, Texas