Polk County public meetings in 2024

Commissioner's Court

The Polk County Commissioners Court will consider a range of items, including approval of personnel actions, budget revisions, and several contracts and resolutions. Notable actions include accepting a $251,003.70 sub‑grant for the Dallardsville SEGNO WSC generator project and approving an addendum to a license agreement with Indigent Healthcare Solutions for $4,188 per year. The Court will also discuss capital purchases, policy updates, and resolutions related to state legislation and local fireworks regulations.

• Accept sub‑grant award for the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, DR‑4485, $251,003.70 for the Dallardsville SEGNO WSC generator project
• Approve addendum to non‑exclusive license agreement with Indigent Healthcare Solutions for one image station, $4,188 per year
• Consider capital purchase of a cattle trailer from Longhorn Trailer Sales, not to exceed $35,000
• Discuss and consider adoption of an order regulating certain fireworks in unincorporated areas during the December holiday period
• Discuss and consider approval of change order for the Courthouse Restoration Project plumbing modifications

The Commissioners Court approved the consent agenda including $790,855.96 in bills, accepted a $251,003.70 hazard mitigation grant, and approved multiple ARPA-related water and broadband agreements. They also approved personnel actions, including FLSA overtime pay for jail and telecom staff, and several resolutions for the upcoming legislative session. No action was taken on a fireworks regulation order.

• Approved consent agenda including $790,855.96 in bills (5-0)
• Accepted $251,003.70 HMGP grant for Dallardsville Segno WSC generator (5-0)
• Approved ARPA water MOU amendments with Providence, Tempe, Onalaska WSCs (5-0)
• Approved FLSA overtime pay for jail and telecom staff through Sept 2025 (5-0)
• Approved $33,802 animal control facility renovation with True Line Construction (5-0)
• Awarded $11,912 jail AC unit replacement to Best Air (5-0)
• Approved $34,900 cattle trailer purchase, $14,900 from contingency (5-0)
• Rejected all bids for RFP #2025-13 psychological testing, will rebid (5-0)

Commissioner's Court

The Polk County Commissioners Court will discuss a range of matters, including a settlement related to the Texas statewide opioid litigation and a payment to the City of Livingston for a sewer extension. The Court will also consider approvals for subdivision projects, an interlocal road‑maintenance agreement, and a grant application for community development. Additional items include budget revisions, personnel actions, and various routine consent agenda approvals.

• Consider settlement terms with Kroger for the Texas statewide opioid MDL (MDL No. 1:17‑MD‑022804)
• Approve payment of $8,887.50 to the City of Livingston for sewer extension with manhole
• Approve interlocal agreement with the City of Onalaska for road maintenance services
• Consider approval, approval upon conditions met, or rejection of High Ridge Ranch Subdivision in Precinct 3
• Consider approval, approval upon conditions met, or rejection of Midway Acres Phase 5 Subdivision in Precinct 4

Commissioner's Court

The Commissioners Court will hold a special meeting to officially record the results of the November 5, 2024 election. The body will also discuss filling the Human Resources Director position, including an executive session for personnel deliberations.

• Canvass of November 5, 2024 election results
• Discussion on filling the Human Resources Director position

Commissioner's Court

The Polk County Commissioners Court will consider a series of routine approvals and several substantive items. They will vote on purchasing right‑of‑way along Nine Bridges Road for an off‑system bridge replacement at Piney Creek Branch. The Court will also discuss budget revisions, a prohibited technologies policy, and a property tax exemption amendment for child‑care facilities. Additional informational reports include an increase in gate rate fees at the county landfill effective Dec. 1, 2024.

• Increase in gate rate fees at Polk County Landfill, effective Dec 1 2024 (informational)
• Approve purchase of right‑of‑way along Nine Bridges Road for off‑system bridge replacement at Piney Creek Branch
• Approve 1‑year maintenance agreement with Chester Moore and Sons for the Animal Control Center septic system
• Renew agreement with Integrated Data Services for County Clerk’s imaging software maintenance for FY2025
• Discuss and consider approval of prohibited technologies policy

Commissioner's Court

The Polk County Commissioners Court is holding an emergency meeting to review the drought index. The body will consider whether any action is necessary regarding a county-wide burn ban.

• Review of Polk County drought index
• Consideration of county-wide burn ban

Commissioner's Court

The Polk County Commissioners Court will hold a public comment period, limited to three minutes per speaker. Afterward, the Court will discuss and consider filling the vacant Social Services Director position in an executive session. No other agenda items are listed for action.

• Public comment – speakers limited to 3 minutes each
• Discussion and consideration of filling the Social Services Director position (executive session)

Commissioner's Court

The Polk County Commissioners Court will hold public hearings and consider orders to discontinue county road maintenance within the city limits of Corrigan and Seven Oaks, updating the Master Street Address Guide accordingly. The Court will also ratify two sheriff's grant awards totaling $84,181.33, approve a $53,605 courtroom technology upgrade contract, and approve a $20,685 generator maintenance agreement. Additional items include personnel actions, budget revisions, and other routine consent agenda approvals.

• Public hearing and order to discontinue county road maintenance in Corrigan, with MSAG update
• Public hearing and order to discontinue county road maintenance in Seven Oaks, with MSAG update
• Ratify Sheriff’s grant awards: $44,994.16 for a special victims liaison and $39,187.17 for an evidence procurement manager
• Approve SoundTechs contract for courtroom technology upgrades in County Court at Law, $53,605
• Approve annual generator maintenance agreement for Polk County generators, $20,685

Commissioner's Court

The Polk County Commissioners Court will convene in an emergency session to review the drought index and discuss the continuation of a countywide burn ban.

• Review drought index and consider action on disaster declaration
• Consider continuation of countywide burn ban

Commissioner's Court

The Polk County Commissioners Court will consider a consent agenda of routine items, approve minutes and orders, and accept grant funds. It will also review budget revisions, fire protection contracts, and a proposed sale of fireworks for the Diwali period. Additional discussion items include hazard mitigation planning, grant administration, and holiday scheduling.

• Approve $18,750 contract for annual generator maintenance at Polk County Jail
• Accept grant funds for the Sheriff’s Office tobacco enforcement program
• Approve fire protection contracts with volunteer fire departments
• Approve amended agreement with the City of Livingston for volunteer fire fighting services
• Consider order authorizing sale of fireworks from Oct. 30 to Nov. 3, 2024 for Diwali

Commissioner's Court

The Polk County Commissioners Court will hold an emergency session on October 1, 2024 at 1:00 PM in the Commissioners Courtroom at 410 E. Church St., Livingston. The court will discuss a recent information technology security incident and consider possible actions, including any related matters. Public comment will be accepted from individuals who submit a participation form in advance.

• Emergency discussion of an information technology security incident
• Consideration of possible actions related to the incident
• Potential executive session under Texas Government Code §§551.071 and 551.089

Commissioner's Court

The Polk County Commissioners Court will review and vote on budget revisions for FY2024 and FY2025, along with related financial resolutions. The meeting also includes routine consent‑agenda items, personnel actions, capital purchases, and several contract approvals. Public comments are limited to three minutes per speaker, and informational reports will be presented.

• Approve $25,488.07 purchase of a Tax Office server from Harris Govern (IT capital outlay).
• Approve warranty deed transferring ownership of the parking lot behind the Polk County Tax Office to the City of Livingston.
• Approve hotel/motel occupancy tax agreements with the Polk County Chamber of Commerce and with the Polk County Higher Education and Technology Foundation.
• Authorize Goodwin‑Lasiter‑Strong to advertise construction bids for the Onalaska WSC Plant 3 elevated storage tank tie‑in, funded by 2021 ARPA‑SLFRF.
• Consider FY2024 and FY2025 budget revisions and amendments presented by the County Auditor’s Office.

Commissioner's Court

The Polk County Commissioners Court will approve the award of a $55,250 SB224 catalytic converter grant to the sheriff's office and adopt a resolution authorizing its use. Commissioners will also approve FY2024 budget revisions and authorize capital purchases for body‑worn camera packages and IT servers. Additional agenda items include discussion of bids for demolition and restoration under the Hurricane Harvey buyout program and other infrastructure projects.

• Accept award of SB224 catalytic converter grant of $55,250 for the Polk County Sheriff's Office (Item 9)
• Approve FY2024 budget revisions presented by the County Auditor’s Office (Item 11)
• Authorize body‑worn camera package for the jail at $49,439.10 per year (Item 12A)
• Authorize body‑worn camera package for the sheriff's office at $53,844.79 per year (Item 12B)
• Approve sheriff’s office domain server purchase not to exceed $30,000 (Item 12C)

The Commissioner's Court approved the consent agenda with an addendum of $966,283.73 for future bills, and approved several capital purchases including body-worn cameras for the jail and sheriff's office, a sheriff's office domain server, and a tax office server (deleted). They also approved bids for demolition/restoration, erosion restoration, building leveling, and tunnel drain replacement, plus a resolution for unclaimed capital credits.

• Approved consent agenda with $966,283.73 addendum (5-0)
• Approved personnel action forms with one emergency hire (5-0)
• Approved FY2024 budget revisions 2024-20 (5-0)
• Approved Axon body-worn camera package for jail, $49,439.10/year (5-0)
• Approved Axon body-worn camera package for sheriff's office, $53,844.79/year (5-0)
• Approved sheriff's office domain server, not to exceed $30,000 (5-0)
• Deleted tax office server item (5-0)
• Approved bid for Kimball Creek erosion restoration, $56,000 (5-0)

Commissioner's Court

The Polk County Commissioners Court will hold public hearings on the proposed 2024 tax rate and the FY2025 budget, then vote to adopt the budget, ratify the property tax increase, and set elected officials' salaries, expenses, and allowances for FY2025. Additional items include approving a revised pay scale effective September 23, 2024 and discussing various contracts and agreements.

• Public hearing on proposed 2024 tax rate
• Public hearing on proposed FY2025 budget
• Vote to ratify the property tax increase reflected in the FY2025 budget
• Approve revised pay scale effective September 23, 2024
• Consider approval of order setting elected officials' salaries, expenses and allowances for FY2025

Commissioner's Court

The Commissioners Court will hold a public hearing and vote on abandoning maintenance of county roads within Onalaska city limits. The body will also conduct a FY2025 budget workshop and review various county contracts and personnel appointments.

• Public hearing and vote on abandoning maintenance of county roads within Onalaska city limits
• Acceptance of Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) totaling $63,838.00
• Approval of 'no change' for County Road & Bridge fee ($10) and Child Safety fee ($1.50)
• Request for bids #2024-22 for creek bank restoration on Kimball Creek at County Line Road
• Joint contracts for election services with Livingston I.S.D. and Big Sandy I.S.D.

The Commissioners Court voted unanimously to discontinue maintenance of county roads within Onalaska city limits, following a public hearing. The court also approved several routine items, including the consent agenda, budget revisions, and personnel actions. Two motions to increase Justice of the Peace salaries and travel allowances failed on 2-3 votes.

• Approved order to discontinue maintenance of county roads within Onalaska city limits (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including bills totaling $1,425,802.49 plus addendums (5-0)
• Approved FY2024 budget revisions #2024-18 and amendments #2024-18(A) (5-0)
• Approved personnel action forms and three emergency hires (5-0)
• Approved appointment of Jay Diehl as Extension Agent-Agriculture and Natural Resources (5-0)
• Approved sheriff's and constables' fees effective Jan 1, 2025 (no change) (5-0)
• Approved advertisement of RFB #2024-22 for creek bank restoration in Precinct 4 (5-0)
• Motion to increase Justice of the Peace salaries to $65,000 failed (2-3)

Commissioner's Court

The Commissioners Court will hold a budget workshop to discuss FY2025 budget development and tax rate calculations. The body will also consider the lease and purchase of road and bridge equipment.

• Proposed lease/purchase of 8 new 2025 Mack Granite cab and chassis units at $172,059 each
• Trade/buyback of eight 2024 Mack GR64F trucks at $126,000 each
• Proposed increases in salaries, allowances, and expenses for elected county and precinct officers
• Tax Assessor Collector’s 2024 (FY2025) no-new-revenue and voter-approval tax rate calculations
• Agreement with Cadence Equipment Finance for road and bridge equipment

The Commissioners Court held a special meeting and voted unanimously to place a proposed tax rate of $0.6092 per $100 valuation on a future agenda, scheduling a public hearing for August 27, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. They also tabled approval to publish proposed salary increases for elected officials, approved including capital purchases in the FY2025 operations budget instead of a reimbursement resolution and tax notes, and approved the lease/purchase of eight new 2025 Mack trucks with trade-ins. The court selected a salary grievance committee by drawing and scheduled its hearing for August 5, 2024.

• Tabled approval to publish proposed salary increases for elected county & precinct officers (unanimous)
• Approved including capital purchases in FY2025 operations budget instead of reimbursement resolution and tax notes (unanimous)
• Placed proposed tax rate of $0.6092 per $100 valuation on future agenda, scheduling public hearing Aug 27, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved lease/purchase of eight 2025 Mack Granite trucks at $172,059 each via TIPS (unanimous)
• Approved trade/buyback of eight 2024 Mack GR64F trucks at $126,000 each (unanimous)
• Approved resolution authorizing agreement with Cadence Equipment Finance for the truck lease/purchase (unanimous)
• Selected salary grievance committee by drawing, with hearing set for Aug 5, 2024 (unanimous)

Commissioner's Court

The Commissioners Court will hold a budget workshop to discuss FY2025 development and tax rate calculations. The body will also consider equipment leases and the selection of a salary grievance committee.

• Proposed lease/purchase of 8 new 2025 Mack Granite dump units at $172,059 each
• Trade-in allowance of $157,059 per unit for new Mack trucks
• Trade/buyback of eight 2024 Mack GR64F trucks at $126,000 each
• Proposed increases in salaries, allowances, and expenses for elected county and precinct officers
• Review of Tax Assessor Collector's 2024 (FY2025) no-new-revenue and voter-approval tax rate calculations

The Commissioners Court held a public hearing with no comments and unanimously adopted the proposed Polk County Subdivision Regulations. The court also approved the June 25, 2024 meeting minutes and the consent agenda, which included tabling the July 11, 2024 minutes and an addendum for $83,874.46. Informational updates on Hurricane Beryl were provided.

• Adopted proposed Polk County Subdivision Regulations (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of June 25, 2024 regular session (unanimous)
• Tabled approval of July 11, 2024 minutes
• Approved consent agenda including $83,874.46 addendum (unanimous)

Commissioner's Court

The Polk County Commissioners Court will consider a $419,039.87 change order for the courthouse restoration project. The court will also review subdivision applications for Island View Ranch Estates and Ridge Lake Estates, Phase 2. Additionally, officials will discuss Hurricane Harvey mitigation projects and FY2024 budget revisions.

• Approval of $419,039.87 change order for courthouse restoration project
• Subdivision applications for Island View Ranch Estates and Ridge Lake Estates, Phase 2
• Hurricane Harvey mitigation projects funded by GLO grants
• Appointment of Mark Dubose as Reserve Deputy Constable for Precinct 2
• Trinity River Authority request for temporary access to Old Southland Park site

Commissioner's Court

The Commissioners Court will discuss several infrastructure and land-use items, including a bridge replacement on Sunflower Road. The meeting includes a budget workshop for fiscal year 2025 and consideration of an agreement with Walker County for inmate housing. Officials will also review proposals for courthouse exterior maintenance.

• Approval of The Shores of Lake Livingston subdivision in Precinct 1
• Bridge replacement on Sunflower Road/County Road 1077 over Big Sandy Creek
• Agreement with Langford Community Management Services to update the hazard mitigation plan
• Interlocal agreement with Walker County for housing Polk County inmates
• GLO Hurricane Harvey buyout program reimbursements up to $10,000 per transaction

Commissioner's Court

The Polk County Commissioners Court will discuss FY2024 budget revisions and employee health coverage workshops. The agenda includes considerations for jail staff compensation, interlocal agreements with nearby cities, and equipment financing.

• $176,361.98 payoff for a 2024 Mack truck in Precinct 2
• $36,945.93 in FLSA and equivalent compensation for jail staff
• $6,920.04 in FLSA compensation for sheriff staff
• $6,500 matching funds for a DOJ Jail Grant application
• Renewal of interlocal agreement with Texas Association of Counties Risk Management Pool

Commissioner's Court

The Commissioners Court will meet for a special session to discuss the extension of a disaster declaration related to recent flooding. The body will also consider funding for road and bridge repairs and hold a budget workshop.

• Approval of order extending the April 29, 2024 disaster declaration relating to flooding
• Action regarding alternate funding for road and bridge repairs impacted by flooding
• Budget workshop

Commissioner's Court

The Polk County Commissioners Court will hold a regular meeting to discuss and decide on routine consent agenda items, personnel matters, budget revisions, and several agreements. Key items include approving a mutual aid agreement with Nacogdoches County, an MOU with a workforce development board, and taking steps toward ADA compliance for TxDOT funding.

• Approve consent agenda including $1,096.20 employer rewards payment and $3,500 asset forfeiture expenditure
• Consider FY2024 budget revisions and amendments
• Approve offer to purchase tax foreclosed property (0.249 acre, T. Stubblefield Survey)
• Consider MOU between Deep East Texas Local Workforce Development Board, Texas State University System Polk County Center, and Polk County
• Approve mutual aid interlocal agreement with Nacogdoches County

Commissioner's Court

The Commissioners Court is holding an emergency session to discuss flood recovery. The body will consider including the City of Livingston in the county's disaster declaration and address funding for road and bridge repairs.

• Approval of order to include City of Livingston in the disaster declaration issued April 29, 2024
• Action for disaster debris removal related to recent flooding
• Alternate funding for Road & Bridge Commissioners for flood-impacted repairs

Commissioner's Court

The Commissioners Court will discuss agreements with Santek Environmental of Texas, LLC regarding landfill gas obligations. The body is also reviewing FY2024 budget amendments and several project bids.

• Acceptance of tobacco settlement proceeds totaling $16,757.83
• FY2024 budget for Constable Precinct 1 asset forfeiture expenditures not to exceed $93,210
• Order authorizing fireworks sales from May 24, 2024, through midnight May 29, 2024
• Bids for timber cutting on WM Jones Abstract 39 and a new concrete pad at the Maintenance Department
• District Attorney office equipment purchase not to exceed $4,950

Commissioner's Court

The Commissioners Court is holding an emergency session to address recent flooding. The body will consider extending a disaster declaration and a resolution regarding personnel compensation during disaster periods.

• Approval of order extending the April 29, 2024 disaster declaration relating to flooding
• Resolution for compensation of Polk County personnel during specified disaster periods

Commissioner's Court

The Commissioners Court will meet to discuss various county business including FY2025 budget workshops and subdivision applications. The agenda includes several requests for contract amendments, grant administration, and equipment replacements.

• Subdivision applications for Grand Oaks (Precinct 2), Kelley Grounds (Precinct 4), and Creekside (Precinct 4)
• Request for replacement of handheld radios for the Sheriff's Office
• Roadway easement extensions at Triple Creek Loop in Precinct 2
• FEMA Hazard Mitigation grant award for Resort Country Water Supply Company water plant improvement
• Request to advertise for timber purchase on WM Jones Abstract tracts

Commissioner's Court

The Polk County Commissioners Court will discuss budget revisions, personnel updates, and several county contracts. The body is also reviewing the Green Pines subdivision application and the appointment of a new Tax Assessor-Collector.

• Purchase of 2023 Freightliner with oil distributor for $268,916
• Payment of $35,566.80 to Sam Houston Electric Cooperative for a communications tower
• Approval or rejection of Green Pines subdivision application in Precinct 4
• Appointment of Tatum White as Polk County Tax Assessor-Collector effective May 1, 2024
• Use of $3,639 for wireless access point replacements in county buildings

Commissioner's Court

The Commissioners Court will discuss budget amendments and a strategic planning workshop. The body is deciding on several equipment purchases, facility additions, and policy updates regarding county buildings.

• Purchase of 2024 Holland Track Loader for $156,034.27
• Proposal of $7,200 from The Write Direction for personnel policy books
• Request to add a building at the 4-H Shooting Range funded by Texas A&M AgriLife
• Request to add a carport to the Precinct 3 Maintenance Complex funded by Corrigan Food Pantry
• FY2024 budget revisions and amendments presented by the County Auditor's Office

Commissioner's Court

Polk County Commissioners Court will review FY2024 budget amendments and approve personnel actions, including pay scale updates for rural law enforcement grant recipients. The court will also consider a request to remodel the Judicial Center breakroom to create office space for the County Clerk and District Attorney. Additionally, the agenda includes the appointment of election officials for the March 5, 2024 primary and the selection of an independent auditing firm.

• Approval of aftermarket equipment for Sheriff's Office vehicles not to exceed $26,450
• Discussion of proposals for the remodel of the Judicial Center breakroom
• Approval of FY2024 budget amendments presented by the County Auditor
• Appointment of Early Voting Ballot Board Judge for the March 5, 2024 primary election
• Authorization to advertise for an independent auditing firm for FY2024 and FY2025 audits

Commissioner's Court

Polk County Commissioners Court will vote on routine consent items, including a $5,980 camera system replacement and an interlocal agreement with the City of Onalaska for election services. The meeting includes new business items such as FY2024 budget revisions, a resolution for the TXDOT Off-System Bridge Replacement Program, and an amendment to the tax abatement agreement with Lone Spur Solar Energy LLC. The Court will also discuss funding for two zero-turn lawnmowers and the creation of up to four additional reserve deputy constable positions for Precinct 2.

• Amendment to tax abatement agreement between Polk County and Lone Spur Solar Energy LLC
• Resolution for TXDOT Off-System Bridge Replacement Program
• Sale of fireworks authorized for February 25, 2024 through midnight March 2, 2024
• Replacement of water circulating pump at the Dunbar Complex, not to exceed $15,000
• Approval of interlocal agreement with City of Onalaska for May 4, 2024 election equipment and services

Commissioner's Court

The Polk County Commissioners Court is holding a special session to approve the early voting schedule for the March 5, 2024 primary election, consider action on a rebid for roof work at 321 North Beatty Avenue, and consider a bid to purchase one vehicle for Road & Bridge Precinct 3.

• Approve early voting schedule for 2024 Democratic & Republican primary election
• Re-bid 2024.13: roof at 321 North Beatty Avenue
• Bid 2024.14: purchase of one vehicle for Road & Bridge, Precinct 3

Commissioner's Court

Polk County Commissioners Court will vote on a partial re-plat of the Ridge Lake Estates subdivision and approve a $22,950 purchase of road equipment using American Rescue Plan Act funds. The meeting also includes routine consent items such as bill approvals, personnel actions, and budget revisions for FY2024. Additionally, the court will discuss the county's driver/vehicle policy and consider grant applications for the Sheriff's Office.

• Re-plat Ridge Lake Estates Phase I, removing lots 125-156 and creating new lots 1-4
• Approve $22,950 purchase of equipment for Road & Bridge Precinct 2 from Pavement Technologies
• Approve agreement with Deep East Texas Council of Governments (DETCOG) for solid waste project
• Consider revisions and amendments to the FY2024 budget
• Discuss and consider action regarding Polk County Driver/Vehicle Policy

Commissioner's Court

The Polk County Commissioners Court will hold a regular meeting on January 9, 2024, to discuss and decide on several items, including a public hearing and consideration of a request to cancel and replat a portion of Ridge Lake Estates Subdivision Phase 1. The court will also consider consent agenda items, personnel matters, vehicle purchases, grants, a construction contract, road closure, and cemetery matters.

• Public hearing and consideration to cancel and replat Ridge Lake Estates Phase 1 lots (125, 127, 129, 131, 133, 145-156) into 4 lots
• Approve FY2024 contract extension with DETCOG for Older American Act meals program
• Approve revised permit fee schedule
• Approve Road & Bridge Precinct 4 expense of $6,980 to move water line on Darden Road at Bluff Creek
• Consider bid #2024.11 for purchase of two vehicles for Road & Bridge Precinct 4