Lee County

November 10, 2025

Executive Summary

The Lee County Commissioners' Court will address several key items including updates on the Courthouse Restoration Project and maintenance of its HVAC system. They will also discuss and potentially act on agreements for inmate psychiatric services and various land-use matters such as subdivision variances and a proposed composting facility. Additionally, significant discussion is planned regarding groundwater issues and the adoption of future conditions for Groundwater Management Area 12.

Key Topics

Constituent Highlights

Discussion on groundwater issues and desired future conditions for Groundwater Management Area 12, which could impact water resources.
Consideration of a proposed composting facility, a project with environmental and land-use implications.
Review of subdivision variance requests and subdivision applications, impacting land development and property use.
Action on an agreement to provide psychiatric services to inmates in the county jail.
Updates on the Lee County Courthouse Restoration Project and related maintenance agreements.

Official Highlights

Review and approval of numerous consent agenda items including minutes, bills, and financial reports to ensure proper government operations.
Consideration of the County Specific Incentive Plan for employees, which involves budget and personnel policy.
Action on interlocal agreements and surety bonds for various entities, requiring careful legal and financial review.
Discussion and resolution on Groundwater Management Area 12 conditions, requiring understanding of environmental regulations and water resource management.
Decision on terminating a GLO Contract for flood mitigation, necessitating review of project status and county obligations.

Resumen Ejecutivo

El Tribunal de Comisionados del Condado de Lee abordará varios temas clave, incluidas actualizaciones sobre el Proyecto de Restauración del Palacio de Justicia y el mantenimiento de su sistema HVAC. También discutirán y potencialmente actuarán sobre acuerdos para servicios psiquiátricos para reclusos y diversos asuntos de uso de la tierra, como variaciones de subdivisión y una propuesta de instalación de compostaje. Además, se planea una discusión significativa sobre problemas de aguas subterráneas y la adopción de condiciones futuras para el Área de Gestión de Aguas Subterráneas 12.

Temas Clave

Puntos Destacados

Discusión sobre problemas de aguas subterráneas y las condiciones futuras deseadas para el Área de Gestión de Aguas Subterráneas 12, lo que podría afectar los recursos hídricos.
Consideración de una instalación de compostaje propuesta, un proyecto con implicaciones ambientales y de uso de la tierra.
Revisión de solicitudes de variaciones de subdivisión y solicitudes de subdivisión, que afectan el desarrollo de la tierra y el uso de la propiedad.
Acción sobre un acuerdo para proporcionar servicios psiquiátricos a los reclusos en la cárcel del condado.
Actualizaciones sobre el Proyecto de Restauración del Palacio de Justicia del Condado de Lee y acuerdos de mantenimiento relacionados.

Key Items

Items with direct public relevance

ID	Description	Impact	Tags
6	▶ Lee County Courthouse Restoration Project Update	notable	budget infrastructure
	Discuss the Lee County Courthouse Restoration Project with Jim Hanks from HESCO, LLC. Speaker: Jim Hanks
7	▶ Courthouse HVAC Maintenance Agreement	notable	budget infrastructure
	Consider and act on approval of a maintenance agreement quote between Daikin Applied Americas Inc. and Lee County for the Chiller (HVAC) system at the Lee County Courthouse.
8	▶ Interlocal Agreement for Inmate Psychiatric Services	notable	legal health public-safety
	Consider and act on an Interlocal Agreement between Bluebonnet Trails Community Services (BTCS) and Lee County to provide psychiatric services to inmates in the Lee County Jail.
9	▶ Nominations for Appraisal District Board	notable	budget elections
	Consider and take action on resolution for nominations to the Lee County Appraisal District's Board of Directors.
10	▶ County Specific Incentive Plan for Employees	notable	budget personnel
	Consider and act on County Specific Incentive Plan for 10/01/2025-09/30/2026 for Lee County Employees.
11	▶ Subdivision Variance Request on FM 141	notable	land-use infrastructure
	Consider and act on request for variance to subdivide 0.220 acres from a 4.470-acre tract on FM 141 in Dime Box, Lee County. 📍 FM 141, Dime Box, Lee County
12	▶ Surety Company Approval for Sage Natural Resources LLC	notable	economic-development legal
	Consider and act on the approval of Pennsylvania Ins. Co. as the new surety writing company and bond number SBP150668_023 for Sage Natural Resources LLC.
13	▶ Surety Company Approval for Magnolia Oil & Gas LLC	notable	economic-development legal infrastructure
	Consider and act on the approval of Applied Surety Underwriters/Pennsylvania Ins. Co. as the new surety writing company and bond number SUR0043302 for the blanket bond covering routing and road use agreement for Magnolia Oil & Gas Operating LLC.
14	▶ Green Meadows Subdivision Variance Request	notable	land-use housing
	Consider and act on the request for application subdivision for Green Meadows subdivision to create 2 tracts located on North County Line Road, Lee County. 📍 North County Line Road, Lee County
15	▶ GLO Contract Termination for Flood Mitigation	notable	legal infrastructure environment
	Consider and act on approval for self-termination of GLO Contract #20-065-124-C435, County Road 226 Flood Mitigation Project.
19	▶ Discuss Groundwater Issues in GMA 12	significant	health environment utilities
	Discuss ground water issues affecting Lee County and surrounding areas and the desired future conditions in Groundwater Management Area 12 (GMA 12).
20	▶ Resolution on GMA 12 Desired Future Conditions	significant	legal environment utilities
	Consider and act on resolution to maintain current adopted desired future conditions in Groundwater Management Area 12 (GMA 12).
21	▶ Discuss Proposed Composting Facility	significant	land-use environment utilities
	Discuss proposed composting facility.

Routine Items (12 items — click to expand)

ID	Description	Tags
4.a	▶ Approve Minutes of October 27, 2025 Meeting
	Consider and act on the approval of the minutes from the Regular Meeting of Commissioners' Court held on October 27, 2025.
4.b	▶ Receive Monthly Reports
	Receive monthly reports from Lee County Constable Precinct 4 and Lee County ARES for October 2025.
4.c	▶ Consider Line-item Transfers
	Consider and act on line-item transfers.
4.d.(1)	▶ Approve Bills for Payment (Amended Oct 27, 2025)
	Consider and act on the approval of bills for payment amended October 27, 2025.
4.d.(2)	▶ Approve Bills for Payment
	Consider and act on the approval of bills for payment.
4.e	▶ Receive Treasurer's Quarterly Report
	Receive the Lee County Treasurer's Quarterly Report ending September 30, 2025.
4.f	▶ Consider Treasurer's Report
	Consider and act on the Lee County Treasurer's report for September 30, 2025.
4.g	▶ Receive September Budget Analysis	budget
	Receive the September 2025 Budget Analysis from the County Auditor.
4.h	▶ Receive Cash Received and Disbursed Report
	Receive the Lee County Auditor Cash Received and Disbursed Report for September 2025.
16	▶ Receive Emergency Management Report	public-safety
	Receive report from Lee County Emergency Management Coordinator (EMC).
17	▶ Receive Grant Writer Report
	Receive report from Lee County Grant Writer.
18	▶ Consider Lee County Burn Ban	public-safety environment
	Consider and act on Lee County Burn Ban.

Glossary

ARES: Amateur Radio Emergency Service - volunteer radio operators providing communications support for public service.
Line-item Transfers: Moving funds between different categories within a budget.
GLO: General Land Office - a state agency responsible for managing state-owned lands and resources.
GMA 12: Groundwater Management Area 12 - a designated region for managing groundwater resources, established by the Texas Water Development Board.
HVAC: Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning system.
BTCS: Bluebonnet Trails Community Services - a local mental health and developmental disabilities service provider.
Surety Writing Company: An insurance company that guarantees the performance of a contract or obligation.