Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Lori Hales’s organization
Sep 14, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Matagorda County Commissioners' Court Regular Session Minutes
The Commissioners' Court addressed several agenda items, including the approval of fairgrounds facility contracts and the proposal of the 2026 tax rates. The Court scheduled a public hearing for tax rate adoption, declared Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and certified a grant for the Friends of Elder Citizens organization. Operational decisions included authorizing alcohol service for county market days, accepting hazmat mitigation equipment, and receiving contributions for a hazardous waste collection event. Additionally, the Court processed right-of-way applications, adopted sheriff and constable fees for 2027, and authorized the advertisement of bids for road materials and construction. Certain surety bond releases and road use agreements were tabled for further consideration.
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The board meeting addressed several key agenda items, including the designation of members to serve on the Salary Grievance Committee and the acceptance of a donation from Tenaris for the Fire Marshal's Office. The court awarded a construction contract for the Markham MUD Sanitary Sewer Improvements and approved a service agreement for consulting services related to mitigation trust proposals. A public hearing was held regarding the county budget. Additionally, the court authorized the processing of department invoices, ratified bill payments, approved line item transfers, and implemented emergency amendments.
Aug 31, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Matagorda County Commissioners' Court Regular Session Meeting Minutes
The Court addressed several key business items, including the reappointment of a board member to the Texana Center and the adoption of a resolution supporting a coastal marsh restoration project. Financial actions included the acceptance of contributions for a hazardous waste collection event, the approval of election services contracts, and the authorization of intergovernmental inmate housing agreements with Calhoun and Burnet Counties. The Court also reviewed an infrastructure project bid, approved a change order for software support, and passed various financial filings, including monthly and quarterly reports, invoices, and budget amendments. An executive session was held to consult on contract negotiations.
Aug 10, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Matagorda County Commissioners' Court Regular Session Minutes
The Commissioners' Court addressed several action items including the approval of a contract with Clean Harbors Environmental Services for a household hazardous waste collection event, an agreement with the Markham Volunteer Fire Department for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, and authorization for temporary access to Matagorda Beach for dredging operations to replenish Sargent Beach. The Court also accepted permit applications from Triangle Construction for utility work involving gas and sewer lines. Additional administrative actions included the approval of department invoices, payment of bills, line item transfers, and emergency amendments. An executive session was held to consult with legal counsel regarding contract negotiations and to discuss the deployment of security personnel or security audits.
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