Lee County

November 24, 2025

Executive Summary

The Lee County Commissioners' Court will convene for a regular meeting on November 24, 2025. Key agenda items include discussions and actions on the Courthouse Restoration Project, a proposed composting facility, and various financial matters such as auditor contracts and insurance rates. The court will also consider several land-use applications, environmental resolutions related to groundwater management, and an extension of services for the courthouse restoration.

Key Topics

Constituent Highlights

Discussion on the Lee County Courthouse Restoration Project is scheduled.
Action is being taken on subdivision variance requests, which can affect local land use and development.
The court will consider resolutions regarding groundwater management and joint permitting, impacting local water resources.
A proposed composting facility will be discussed, potentially affecting the local environment.
The status of the Lee County Burn Ban will be addressed.

Official Highlights

Review and approval of various financial reports and payments, including auditor reports and bills.
Consideration of an external auditor contract for a multi-year period (2025-2029) and an exemption for professional services.
Approval of the CDBG-MIT Engineering Services contract and a CAPCOG Solid Waste Management Grant application.
Action on subdivision variance requests, including the Green Meadows subdivision and a proposed RV Ranch.
Decision on resolutions for Groundwater Management Area 12 and joint permitting for Aquifer Storage and Recovery Projects.

Resumen Ejecutivo

El Tribunal de Comisionados del Condado de Lee se reunirá para una sesión ordinaria el 24 de noviembre de 2025. Los puntos clave de la agenda incluyen discusiones y acciones sobre el Proyecto de Restauración del Palacio de Justicia, una propuesta de instalación de compostaje y diversos asuntos financieros como contratos de auditor y tasas de seguros. El tribunal también considerará varias solicitudes de uso de suelo, resoluciones ambientales relacionadas con la gestión de aguas subterráneas y una extensión de servicios para la restauración del palacio de justicia.

Temas Clave

Puntos Destacados

Se programó una discusión sobre el Proyecto de Restauración del Palacio de Justicia del Condado de Lee.
Se tomarán medidas sobre solicitudes de variación de subdivisiones, lo que puede afectar el uso del suelo y el desarrollo local.
El tribunal considerará resoluciones sobre la gestión de aguas subterráneas y permisos conjuntos, lo que afectará los recursos hídricos locales.
Se discutirá una instalación de compostaje propuesta, que podría afectar el medio ambiente local.
Se abordará el estado de la Prohibición de Quema del Condado de Lee.

Key Items

Items with direct public relevance

ID	Description	Cost	Impact	Tags
6	▶ Courthouse Restoration Project Discussion		notable	infrastructure
	Discussion regarding the Lee County Courthouse Restoration Project with Jim Hanks from HESCO, LLC. Speaker: Jim Hanks
21	▶ Proposed Composting Facility Discussion		significant	land-use environment
	Discussion regarding a proposed composting facility.
7	▶ HESCO LLC Service Agreement		notable	infrastructure
	Consider and act on an extension of services agreement with HESCO LLC for the period November 30th, 2025, through December 31st, 2025.
8	▶ External Auditor Contract		notable	budget legal
	Consider and act on hiring an external auditor for fiscal years 2025-2029 and approving an order granting exemption to contract for professional services.
9	▶ Retiree Insurance Supplement Rates		notable	budget personnel
	Consider and act on Lee County retiree insurance supplement rates for 2026.
10	▶ Road and Bridge Equipment Trade-in	$35,000.00	notable	budget infrastructure
	Authorize Road and Bridge, Pct #1 to trade-in a 2007 Volvo Motor Grader for $35,000.00 as credit towards a 2025 John Deer Motor Grader.
11	▶ Primary Election Resolution		notable	legal elections
	Consider and act on the joint resolution for the primary election to be held in March 2026.
12	▶ Paving Bid and Notice		notable	infrastructure
	Consider and act on a paving bid and the publication of notice.
14	▶ Subdivision Variance - Green Meadows		significant	land-use utilities
	Consider and act on a request for application subdivision and variance for Green Meadows subdivision to create 2 tracts with water wells located on North County Line Road. 📍 North County Line Road, Lee County
15	▶ CDBG-MIT Engineering Contract		notable	budget infrastructure
	Consider and act on approving the Engineering Services contract for the Community Development Block Grant-Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) Method of Distribution (MOD) Program Contract Number #24-065-169-F084.
16	▶ CAPCOG Solid Waste Grant		notable	budget environment utilities
	Consider and act on CAPCOG Solid Waste Management Grant application, setting date for community clean-up event, resolution authorizing submission, and approving dumpster quotes.
18	▶ Lost Pines GCD Appointment		notable	personnel environment
	Announce appointment of Joshua Meuth to the Lost Pines Ground Water Conservation District.
19	▶ Groundwater Management Area 12 Conditions		significant	legal environment utilities
	Consider and act on a resolution to maintain current adopted desired future conditions in Groundwater Management Area 12 (GMA 12).
20	▶ Groundwater Conservation District Joint Permitting		significant	legal environment utilities
	Consider and act on a resolution to support Joint Permitting Authority between Lost Pines Groundwater Conservation District and TCEQ for Aquifer Storage and Recovery Projects (ASR).

Routine Items (14 items — click to expand)

ID	Description	Cost	Tags
1	▶ Call to Order
	Formal start of the meeting.
2	▶ Invocation
	Invocation to be led by Yuri Carralero. Speaker: Yuri Carralero
3	▶ Pledge of Allegiance
	Pledge to the United States and Texas flags.
5	▶ Public Comments
	Opportunity for public comments, limited to five minutes.
22	▶ Adjournment
	Motion to adjourn the meeting.
4.a	▶ Approve Minutes
	Approve minutes from the Regular Meeting of November 10th, 2025, and Personnel Policy Committee Meeting of November 17th, 2025.
4.b	▶ Receive Department Reports
	Receive monthly reports from Lee County Clerk, District Clerk, Justice of the Peace Pct 2, and Sheriff (September & October). Includes training certificates for Constable Pct 4.
4.c	▶ Line-item Transfers		budget
	Consider and act on line-item transfers.
4.d	▶ Approve Bills for Payment		budget
	Consider and act on the approval of bills for payment.
4.e	▶ County Auditor's Report of Indebtedness	$1,375,000.00	budget
	Consider and act on the County Auditor's October 2025 Report of County Indebtedness for Limited Tax Refunding Bonds, Series 2015 ($1,375,000 at 2.32%).
4.f	▶ County Auditor Cash Report		budget
	Lee County Auditor Cash Received and Disbursed Report-October 2025.
4.g	▶ Budget Analysis Report		budget
	Received October 2025 Budget Analysis from County Auditor.
13	▶ Bond Acceptance and Release		legal land-use
	Consider and act on accepting Magnolia Oil and Gas Operating LLC blanket bond SBP1S0622_007 and releasing bond SUR0043302.
17	▶ Lee County Burn Ban		public-safety environment
	Consider and act on the Lee County Burn Ban status.

Major Expenditures

Item	Amount	Description
4.e	$1,375,000.00	County Auditor's October 2025 Report of County Indebtedness of Limited Tax Refunding Bonds, Series 2015

Total: $1,375,000.00

Glossary

GL Code: General Ledger Code, used for accounting and financial reporting to categorize transactions.
LEMIT: Law Enforcement Management Institute of Texas, providing training for law enforcement officials.
PIA: Public Information Act, governing access to government information.
CDBG-MIT: Community Development Block Grant - Mitigation, a federal program to assist communities in mitigating risks from natural disasters.
MOD: Method of Distribution, likely referring to how CDBG-MIT funds are allocated or managed.
CAPCOG: Capital Area Council of Governments, a regional planning and development organization.
ASR: Aquifer Storage and Recovery, a water management strategy involving storing water underground.
TCEQ: Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, the state environmental agency.
GMA 12: Groundwater Management Area 12, a region in Texas designated for the management of groundwater resources.