Chambers County public meetings in 2024
13 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Commissioners Court
The Chambers County Commissioners Court will meet to discuss road maintenance, approve construction contracts including an ARPA-funded landfill road project, and authorize the purchase of vehicles and software.
- Approve $415,019.59 Tri-County Construction bid for landfill roadway
- Approve purchase of 2025 Ford Explorer for $73,193.76
- Approve purchase of 2024 Ford F-150 for $49,121.89
- Approve Tyler ERP Pro 2025 Annual Maintenance payment of $124,094.53
- Approve payment of $6,295,054.47 to AH Chambers County Development for Justice Center
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Commissioners Court
The Commissioners Court will discuss 2025 funding agreements for volunteer fire and EMS departments and the adoption of the 2024 Hazard Mitigation Plan Update. The body will also consider several contracts for engineering, technology, and facility maintenance.
- Task Order 7 from JMT for General Engineering Consulting in the amount of $240,000.00
- 2025 Funding Agreements for volunteer fire and EMS departments
- Insurance policy for Mosquito Control plane in the amount of $45,624.00
- Lighting system for three county radio towers from Lumenserve, Inc. for $23,446.00
- Refund of $9,600.00 for exterior waterproofing at Mark Huddleston Building, Winnie TX
Commissioners Court
The Commissioners Court will discuss several infrastructure projects, including drainage repairs and road reconstruction. The body is also reviewing economic development proposals and various equipment acquisitions for road and bridge maintenance.
- Emergency drainage culvert repair by Tri-County Construction for $121,721.99
- Purchase of Gradall from ASCO for $573,785.88
- Purchase of two Diamond mowers from Shoppa's for $203,610.00
- Change Order No. 6 to Texas Materials Gulf Coast for $191,441.90
- Energy Transfer GC NGL Fractionators LLC Ch. 381 Economic Development Program Proposal
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Commissioners Court
The Commissioners Court will meet to discuss and consider the official results of the November 5, 2024 Joint General Election. The agenda also includes an executive session for personnel, real property, and FMLA matters.
- Canvassing of official results for the November 5, 2024 Joint General Election
- Executive session regarding personnel issues
- Executive session regarding the sale or purchase of real property
- Executive session regarding an FMLA extension request
Commissioners Court
The Commissioners Court will discuss several infrastructure projects, including roadway extensions and park improvements. The body is also considering a large payment for the Chambers County Justice Center and various grant applications.
- Payment of $4,877,436.51 for the Chambers County Justice Center
- Purchase of 5 tracts for Gordon Speer Chambers Parkway extension for $665,809.71
- Master Services Agreement with Johnson, Mirmiran, & Thompson, Inc. for $254,690.56
- Funding of $91,927.00 for Courthouse exterior moisture intrusion treatments
- Change of occupancy permit from residential to commercial for 15524 Old Irish Farm Road
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Commissioners Court
The Commissioners Court will discuss several infrastructure projects, including the Gordon Speer Chambers Parkway expansion and I-10 ramp reversals. The body will also hold a public hearing on amending the county subdivision regulation manual.
- Payment of $4,007,710.40 to AH Chambers County Development, LLC for the Chambers County Justice Center
- Purchase of five tracts for Gordon Speer Chambers Parkway roadway expansion for $600,733.95
- Guaranteed maximum price of $1,468,165.00 for a new Road & Bridge Building
- Reallocation of $400,000 from Bayer Road to the I-10 ramp reversal project
- Change of occupancy from residential to commercial for 15524 Old Irish Farm Road
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Commissioners Court
The Commissioners Court will discuss several infrastructure projects, including road awards and facility designs. The body is also considering funding for a senior citizen van and renovations for the Historic Commission.
- Awarding Needlepoint Road North Segments A&B and Chambers Parkway Canal Crossing to Carter Construction, LLC for $4,245,683.85
- Architectural and engineering design for a new West Chambers County Community Center for $360,000.00
- Funding up to $415,000.00 for Bradley House renovations for the Chambers County Historic Commission
- Using up to $100,000 of Health Service Tax Revenue for a new Senior Citizen van
- Renovating the Chambers County Golf Course putting green with Greenscapes Six for $162,230.00
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Commissioners Court
The Commissioners Court will consider adopting the 2025 county budget and a tax rate of $0.44035/100. The agenda includes authorizing the issuance of $4.65 million in Certificates of Obligation for the Chambers County Justice Center and approving various construction and maintenance contracts.
- Adopt 2025 county budget and tax rate ($0.44035/100)
- Authorize $4.65M for Chambers County Justice Center
- Authorize $53,777 for Woodland Acres drainage easements
- Authorize $214,522 to clear Barrow Gully ditch
- Approve $15,000 HOT funding for Marsh Fest
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Commissioners Court
The Commissioners Court will discuss a proposed tax rate and a mass gathering permit for the Texas Rice Festival. The body is also considering several park equipment purchases and infrastructure project approvals.
- Proposed tax rate of .440035 for adoption on September 24, 2024
- Public hearing and permit approval for Texas Rice Festival (October 2-5, 2024)
- Purchase of $66,811.00 for fans at White's Park arena
- Allocation of $17,485.00 from ARPA funds for Oak Street Bridge project
- Acceptance of $129,744.00 donation from AMDD for Ft. Anahuac Park
Commissioners Court
The Commissioners Court will discuss various infrastructure projects, including land acquisition for the Gordon Speer Parkway and carbon dioxide storage agreements. The body is also considering several park repairs, nuisance abatements, and FY2025 salaries for elected officials.
- Purchase of three 100kW portable standby generators for $345,000.00
- Purchase of 1.297 acre tract for Chambers Gordon Speer Parkway ROW for $200,000
- Agreement with OLCV Land Holdings, LLC for carbon dioxide storage under Winnie Airport and County Landfill
- Rebuild of Oak Island Fishing Pier by Shoreline Contractors LLC for $33,900.00
- Nuisance abatement at 17114 Choctaw St., Baytown and 106 Oyster St., Oak Island
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Commissioners Court
The Commissioners Court will hold public hearings regarding the 2025 budget, the renewal of the Logistics Terminal Reinvestment Zone #1, and a mass gathering permit for Gatorfest 2024. The body will also consider various infrastructure payments, road closures, and subdivision regulations.
- Public hearing for the 2025 budget
- Proposed $50,000 donation to Trinity Valley Exposition
- Payment of $43,201.30 to Texas Materials Gulf Coast for Kilgore Parkway signal arm
- Authorization of road closures for Texas Gatorfest from September 5-15, 2024
- Proposed $9,592.00 for Chambers Surveying & Mapping to survey Daisy Lane right of way
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Commissioners Court
The Commissioners Court will discuss budget settings, land acquisitions for road projects, and several construction contracts. The body is also considering a $350,000 federal grant application for a countywide safety plan.
- Proposed $400,000 supplemental invoice for McCall, Parkhurst & Horton, L.L.P. regarding Justice Center & County Jail financing
- Proposed $202,675 payment to PBK Architects for Anahuac Library design work
- Application for $350,000 from U.S. DOT Safe Streets and Roads for All program
- Proposed land acquisition of 5 acres for parking at Yale Devillier Sports Complex in Winnie
- Proposed $42,858.56 change order for West Annex No. 2 from Formative Structures
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Commissioners Court
The Chambers County Commissioners Court will discuss and consider the renewal of the Declaration of Disaster for Hurricane Beryl. This declaration was originally issued on July 7, 2024.
- Renewal of Declaration of Disaster for Hurricane Beryl