Polk County public meetings in 2023
9 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Commissioner's Court
The Polk County Commissioners Court will hold a regular meeting to consider routine approvals, budget amendments, and several construction contracts, including a roof replacement and water project bids. The most consequential item is awarding a construction contract for an elevated storage tank for the Onalaska Water Supply Corporation, with the county's share funded by American Rescue Plan Act funds.
- Bid #2024-12 roof replacement at 321 N. Beatty Avenue
- Bid #2024-13 Polk County College-Commerce Center improvements
- Bids for FY2021 TDA Community Development Block Grant water project (TDA Contract No. CDV21-0368)
- Award construction contract for Onalaska Water Supply Corporation elevated storage tank (ARPA-funded)
- Update to 9-1-1 addressing policy
Commissioner's Court
The Polk County Commissioners Court will hold its regular meeting to discuss and decide on several items, including a proposed amendment to the Lone Spur Solar tax abatement agreement, a bid for the Corrigan Community Center, and a replat for Ridge Lake Estates. The agenda also includes routine consent items, personnel matters, budget revisions, and a possible fireworks order.
- Amend Lone Spur Solar tax abatement agreement and extend reinvestment zone for 5 years
- Bid of $152,500 for Corrigan Community Center at 103 Hospital Street
- Replat of Ridge Lake Estates, Phase 1, Replat No. 1
- Personnel matters: $18,238 salary supplement for pre-trial services officer; reclassify $14,455 in DA salaries
- Purchase two vehicles for Road & Bridge Precinct 4 using ARPA funds and fund balance
Commissioner's Court
The Polk County Commissioners Court will discuss and possibly act on several items, including changes to citizen collection station hours, budget revisions, and tax-foreclosed property sales. A key item is advancing $58,205.28 for relocation assistance under the CDBG-DR voluntary buyout program and accepting qualifications for demolition services. The agenda also includes routine consent items and reports.
- Request from Republic Services to modify hours at citizen collection stations
- Advance payment of $58,205.28 for relocation entitlement under GLO contract 20-066-018-C125
- Accept qualifications from R&L, JWTC, SITEK OMNI, ALBO, DSW for home demolition services
- Approve renewal of tax abatement criteria for two-year period starting Dec 11, 2023
- Consider purchase of 1.44 acres in Henry Hare Survey, Abstract 325, Tract 8 (Cause #T15-035)
Commissioner's Court
The Commissioners Court will consider several software agreements for the County Clerk, County Court at Law, and Emergency Management. The body will also discuss bridge replacements, roof work at 321 N. Beatty Avenue, and the canvassing of November 7, 2023 election results.
- Tyler Technologies software for Land & Vital Records: $37,500 annually plus $65,000 one-time fee
- Tyler Technologies Enterprise Justice Module: $4,100 annually plus $15,200 one-time fee
- Right of way purchases along Kennedy Road and Carmona Road for bridge replacements
- Payment of $5,394 to Texas Department of Criminal Justice for toilet fixtures at IAH Secure Adult Detention Facility
- Asset forfeiture expenditure of $1,266.97 for Constable Precinct 1 transportation
Commissioner's Court
The Polk County Commissioners Court will hold a special session to discuss the procurement/purchasing position. The court will also enter an executive session regarding public officer or employee matters.
- Discussion of purchasing/procurement position
- Executive session regarding employment or duties of a public officer or employee
Commissioner's Court
The Court will discuss various administrative and financial items, including budget revisions, personnel matters, and equipment leases. The agenda includes requests for grant applications, property purchases, and potential changes to the safety committee standards.
- Landfill gate rate increase effective December 1, 2023
- Lease agreement for washer/dryer equipment at the jail
- Interlocal agreements for election equipment and services for the March 5, 2024 primary election
- Application for a USDA wildfire defense grant
- Purchase of a vehicle for Road & Bridge Precinct 2 using American Rescue Plan Act funds
Commissioner's Court
The Polk County Commissioners Court held an emergency session on October 10, 2023. The court met to receive a recommendation from a court-appointed scoring committee regarding the selection of an administrator for the USDA Wildfire Defense Grant.
- Selection of administrator for USDA Wildfire Defense Grant
Commissioner's Court
The Court will consider various consent agenda items, budget revisions, and personnel matters. The agenda includes discussions on service agreements, property purchases, and a museum accessibility project.
- Amendment to agreement with City of Livingston for LVFD firefighting services
- Interlocal agreement with Big Sandy ISD for election equipment and services for the November 7, 2023 election
- Request for asset forfeiture expenditure not to exceed $2,809.32 for K9 school training and lodging
- Bid #2023-16 for replacement of driveway and creation of new handicap parking and ramp at the Polk County Memorial Museum
- 5-year service agreement with Motorola Solutions in the amount of $15,103.66 annually
Commissioner's Court
The Polk County Commissioners Court held an emergency session on October 6, 2023. The court met to review the drought index in Polk County and consider necessary actions regarding a county-wide burn ban.
- Review of Polk County drought index
- Consideration of county-wide burn ban