2023-03-08 CC AGENDARichard H. Meyer
County judge
David Hall, Commissioner, Precinct 1
Vern Lyssy, Commissioner, Precinct 2
Joel Behrens, Commissioner, Precinct 3
Gary Reese, Commissioner, Precinct 4
NOTICE OF MEETING
The Commissioners' Court of Calhoun County, Texas will meet on Wednesday,
March 8, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. in the Commissioners' Courtroom in the County Courthouse at
211 S. Ann Street, Suite 104, Port Lavaca, Calhoun County, Texas.
AGENDA
The subject matter of such meeting is as follows:
1. Call meeting to order.
2. Invocation.
3. Pledges of Allegiance.
4. General Discussion of Public Matters and Public Participation.
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5. Consider and take necessary action to approve a resolution supporting the deepening
and widening of the Matagorda Bay Ship Channel. (RHM)
6. Consider and take necessary action to approve the Homestead Exemptions for 2023 with
any needed changes. (RHM)
Consider and take necessary action to adopt a Resolution appointing the Chief Appraiser
(or his/her designee) of the Calhoun County Appraisal District to calculate the tax rates
for the 2023 tax roll. (RHM)
Consider and take necessary action to approve the Interlocal Agreement and Resolution
for Calhoun County to join the 791 Purchasing Cooperative and authorize the County
Judge to sign all documentation. (DEH)
Consider and take necessary action to approve a proposal for professional services from
CivilCorp for the engineering through bidding and construction oversite for the
replacement of the first wooden bridge on Brighton Road (closest to SH 316) and the
second wooden bridge to the proposal adding an additional engineering fee of
$31,000.00 and an estimated construction cost for the second bridge of $215,000.00
utilizing GOMESA funds and authorize all appropriate signatures. (DEH)
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10. Consider and take necessary action to authorize Commissioner Hall to grant G & W
Engineers, Inc. authorization to apply for permits from the City of Port Lavaca for the
Calhoun County Combined Dispatch Facility Project. This agenda item is only for
authorizing G & W Engineers, Inc. to apply for permits. The Plans and Specifications will
be brought to Commissioners' Court on March 22, 2023 for approval. (DEH)
11. Consider and take necessary action to approve the Order Establishing Animal and Rabies
Control Authority within the Unincorporated Areas of Calhoun County and authorize all
signatures. (DEH)
12. Consider and take necessary action to approve the Change Order for completing the Six
Mile Boat Ramp Project awarded to RW South Texas Concrete, Inc., and authorize
Commissioner Lyssy to execute the contract. (VLL)
13. Public Hearing regarding a Request to Vacate and Abandon a portion of unconstructed
public road which includes Tract 1: 0.247-acre tract; Tract 2: 0.528-acre tract; Tract 3:
0.592-acre tract; and Tract 4: 1.182-acre tract, all located in the William Arnold Survey,
Abstract No. 2, Calhoun County, Texas and being a portion of Main Street and Second
Street of the Revision of the Map of Olivia, more fully described by metes and bounds in
the Application and Notice. Property owners are: Mark and Joanna Heinhold, Buzzard
Bend Land & Cattle, LP, Dakota Heinold and Richard Sweeney. (JMB)
14. Consider and take necessary action to Vacate and Abandon a portion of unconstructed
public road which includes Tract 1: 0.247-acre tract; Tract 2: 0.528-acre tract; Tract 3:
0.592-acre tract; and Tract 4: 1.182-acre tract, all located in the William Arnold Survey,
Abstract No. 2, Calhoun County, Texas and being a portion of Main Street and Second
Street of the Revision of the Map of Olivia, more fully described by metes and bounds in
the Application and Notice. Property owners are: Mark and Joanna Heinhold, Buzzard
Bend Land & Cattle, LP, Dakota Heinold and Richard Sweeney. (JMB)
15. Consider and take necessary action to authorize Commissioner Behrens to sign rental
agreements with Texas First Rental for a 3800 LB skid steer and an 84" single drum
roller pad. (JMB)
16. Consider and take necessary action to accept proceeds of $245.56 from Texas Port
Recycling for scrap metal and place funds in Precinct #3, 560-63350 account. (JMB)
17. Consider and take necessary action to authorize Commissioner Reese to utilize GOMESA
funds, not to exceed $6,500.00 to remove debris in the water by Swan Point Public Boat
Ramp. (GDR)
18. Consider and take necessary action to approve a contract with F. Fowler Construction in
the amount of $6,200.00 for removal of debris in the water at Swan Point Boat Ramp in
Bill Sanders Memorial Park. (GDR)
19. Consider and take necessary action to declare the attached item from Justice of the
Peace, Precinct # 3 as Waste. (RHM)
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20. Accept Monthly Reports from the following County Offices:
i. County Auditor — November 2022
ii. County Auditor — December 2022
iii. County Auditor — January 2023
iv. District Clerk — February 2023
v. Floodplain Administration — February 2023
vi. Sheriff's Office — February 2023
21. Consider and take necessary action on any necessary budget adjustments. (RHM)
22. Approval of bills and payroll. (RHM) el
Richard H. Meyer, CountHudge
Calhoun County, Texas
A copy of this Notice has been placed on the outside bulletin board of the Calhoun County Courthouse, 211 South Ann Street,
Port Lavaca, Texas, which is readily accessible to the general public at all times. This Notice shall remain posted continuously for
at least 72 hours preceding the scheduled meeting time. For your convenience, you may visit the county s website at
www.calhouncotx.org under "Commissioners' Court Agenda" for any official court postings.
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Richard H. Meyer
County Judge
David Hall, Commissioner, Precinct 1
Vern Lyssy, Commissioner, Precinct 2
Joel Behrens, Commissioner, Precinct 3
Gary Reese, Commissioner, Precinct 4
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Commissioners' Court of Calhoun County, Texas will meet on Wednesday,
March 8, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. in the Commissioners' Courtroom in the County Courthouse,
211 S. Ann Street, Suite 104, Port Lavaca, Calhoun County, Texas.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Calhoun County Commissioners' Court will hold a
Public Hearing regarding a Request to Vacate and Abandon a portion of unconstructed public
road which includes Tract 1: 0.247-acre tract; Tract 2: 0.528-acre tract; Tract 3: 0.592-acre tract;
and Tract 4: 1.182-acre tract, all located in the William Arnold Survey, Abstract No. 2, Calhoun
County, Texas and being a portion of Main Street and Second Street of the Revision of the Map
of Olivia, more fully described by metes and bounds in the Application and Notice. Property
owners are: Mark and Joanna Heinhold, Buzzard Bend Land & Cattle, LP, Dakota Heinold and
Richard Sweeney. (JMB)
The public shall have the right to be present and participate in such hearing.
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chard H. Meyer, Co Judge
Calhoun County, Texas
A copy of this Notice has been placed on the outside bulletin board of the Calhoun County Courthouse, 211 South Ann Street,
Port Lavaca, Texas. This Notice shall remain posted continuously for at least 72 hours preceding the scheduled meeting time. For
your convenience, you may visit the county's website at www.calhouncotx.org under "Commissioners' Court Agenda' for any
official court postings.
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