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Ross (county staff) told the court the reconfiguration meets engineering and subdivision infrastructure requirements, but he emphasized the entire area is inside the 100‑year floodplain (Zone A). He told the court developers and future builders must comply with the county’s floodplain ordinance, which requires elevation of structures and mitigation when fill is brought on site. Ross said the proposed lots have the required minimum road frontage of 60 feet on county‑maintained roads.

Several property owners and heirs spoke against the exact replat configuration recorded in the application. Gail Holiday, who said she owns property adjacent to the replat area, told the court the proposed configuration does not follow the terms of a probated will that she said divided the original tract into different acreages. Holiday and other heirs objected to the layout, arguing it would leave some heirs landlocked and that prior family agreements about which heirs would receive specific tracts were not reflected in the new map.

Neighbors raised additional practical concerns: a lack of a cul‑de‑sac at the existing dead‑end road and whether future traffic and emergency access could be accommodated; whether deed restrictions exist for the subdivision; and the risks of developing inside a floodplain. Ross and county staff said cul‑de‑sac requirements appear in subdivision regulations but that the subdivision predates some current requirements, and that creating a turnaround or additional right of way would require coordination and potentially additional property acquisition.

The court closed the public hearing after taking comments. Commissioners and staff advised the parties to resolve outstanding private‑law issues (probate and ownership disputes) before the plat can be finalized. Planning staff noted that a replat must ultimately be signed by all owners and that deed restrictions, if discovered, would affect how the plat proceeds. No vote to approve or deny the replat occurred at the April 2 meeting.

Why this matters: The item highlights common intersections of private ownership disputes, subdivision law and county infrastructure standards — including floodplain management and road access — that can delay or block replatting even when engineering staff say a proposed layout meets the county’s technical requirements.

What’s next: The county will not record a final plat until ownership issues are resolved and all signature requirements are satisfied. Commissioners encouraged affected parties to work with an attorney to resolve probate and title disputes and to return at a later meeting if and when those issues are settled.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Waller - Commissioners Court - Apr 02, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Public comment at the April 2 Waller County Commissioners Court centered on a proposal to replat Lot 51 in West Magnolia Forest into a 13.668‑acre parcel and two 3‑acre parcels; neighbors cited a probated will, access and floodplain concerns.","taxTitle","Waller County, Texas","taxId",54097,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6615973,"Waller County approves $15,000 agreement with Family Ties after presentation on child and victim services",2196,2356000,4552000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2857665-f8769c5714f649a0a65677558260d471&start=2356&end=4552","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2857665-f8769c5714f649a0a65677558260d471/thumbnail_2356000.jpg","/articles/6615973/Waller-County/Texas/Waller-County-approves-15000-agreement-with-Family-Ties-after-presentation-on-child-and-victim-services","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6615973-018a773b261c7b73acfd940987034aaa/orig.mp4?Expires=1771157250&Signature=REw1aSm2cmLkRzJvKi7D4M9cyHnX4~Xf65QMW0jCTF56Id-3S0AJo5WI2KxOYLUdAn33SGIRVpyW9wlQI2LukRAuIss1fgNhwWfKlcjjsw7PTj9ih9kLBq2SerZ~PPIQxWyOtnyXi5c-j3KKnM0G0F~jSqCtCXDKAEuk57WXSZQ2agQ8R7iPi-lyJITY-qm8cvnClRKHW3-BcDZ3B0xo19JHV36xzoy9jGDZu5~f0FXesNBMGpK8gIe0k6S9Aons9D264dsm~ivqhn3ws8879EJKufo4c-9zesoC9HQRNPjN1HX6fkWjcI9UtKACk8S9vvPyaVxy-4yGXUvdPep0Ig__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Waller County Commissioners Court approved an agreement and payment of $15,000 to Family Ties on April 2 after a presentation by the nonprofit describing its services for children and victims of abuse in Waller and nearby counties.

Heather Stoutmeister, identified in the court record as Family Ties’ executive, told the court the organization was created to fill gaps in services for children in Waller County and northwest Harris County. “Family Ties, we were created and I created it because there were no services for children in Waller County, Northwest Harris County,” Stoutmeister said during the presentation.

Stoutmeister described an array of programs Family Ties operates: a transitional housing program called the Mueller House that the nonprofit said has 12 beds and 12 bathrooms and can host residents for up to a year; a youth drop-in center and mentorship/tutoring efforts for ages roughly 14–20; victim services that include court and hospital accompaniment, counseling, a 24-hour hotline and flexible funding for basic needs; and a childhood-resiliency program that combines play therapy, neurofeedback and clinical services.

She also told the court Family Ties has purchased land and is planning a standalone sexual-assault services building. The organization already operates evidence-collection and interview space in the Mueller House for victims and partners with nurse examiners for forensic exams. Stoutmeister said a separate rented site three blocks away will host parts of the childhood-resiliency program.

Commissioners did not debate the request at length; the court moved, seconded and approved the $15,000 payment from the 2025 budget line cited by staff. The agenda item passed on a voice/hand vote. After the vote Stoutmeister and attendees posed for a group photo with the commissioners.

Why this matters: Family Ties provides wraparound services the presenter said are uncommon in Waller County — housing for youth who lack stable housing, direct forensic and advocacy services for sexual-assault survivors, and therapy programs focused on early childhood trauma. The county allocation is a modest one-time contribution from the general budget that the agency said will be used to support ongoing local operations.

What the court recorded (action): The Commissioners Court approved an agreement with Family Ties and directed payment of $15,000 allocated in the 2025 budget (agenda item 17). The vote was taken by raised hands; no recorded individual vote tallies were entered in the minutes.

Ending note: Family Ties asked the court and community for volunteers and financial support to sustain programs it said are seeing rising demand and declining federal funding. Stoutmeister thanked the commissioners and staff for the county’s ongoing cooperation and said the agency will continue to expand services in Waller County.","After a presentation by Family Ties leaders on services including a 12-bed transitional home and a new sexual-assault services site, the Waller County Commissioners Court approved a $15,000 contract from the 2025 budget to support the nonprofit’s programs.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6615959,"Commissioners debate adding Highway 36A alignment to county thoroughfare plan; ask staff to study options",1834,9325000,11159000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2857665-f8769c5714f649a0a65677558260d471&start=9325&end=11159","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2857665-f8769c5714f649a0a65677558260d471/thumbnail_9325000.jpg","/articles/6615959/Waller-County/Texas/Commissioners-debate-adding-Highway-36A-alignment-to-county-thoroughfare-plan-ask-staff-to-study-options","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6615959-0d11d9d2a922dde06315d9ec9d49e55e/orig.mp4?Expires=1771157250&Signature=mKjSuU3OHjkVfhVDJRWR9enmxQmcr6u9iJAtZ2gErknfVfoCxNiVWUuwD0XpFm4HSGE-Qra1EHSTO7RyBSCbcvne7k2Dsy0pvca0W36RT6jziPUyKeWPGxhZ2Ot3jxj2l-Hmj2BqLTfmktFFsUFVneinDgT1LxT26vGWHBbuov66-zbjdXTb0P8yNW~OWe7PNN6~nUHMFOfvSbs3VaPuAN7zBRd5XOZKwO-YGx89wq5R~-itL2TEaC~mcnmv9aFqnCBf5VySm4VlVHbEUDHZB1Q5WY926bWqCsKdlHJ~wXM1TQLPWedsZUM7Ux4vgQPpDDHjqJ2C0lRGbDIc8Htnow__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Waller County Commissioners Court spent extensive time on April 2 debating whether to include a possible Highway 36A north–south alignment on the county’s major thoroughfare plan. Commissioners, staff and a Texas Department of Transportation representative discussed the tradeoffs of labeling a corridor on the county map, what reservation or dedication of right‑of‑way would mean for current landowners and how the county should coordinate with regional partners for a more detailed study.

Commissioners emphasized competing pressures: developers already seeking plats and permits in the county want clarity about potential corridors, but requiring large right‑of‑way reservations (TxDOT’s conceptual corridor widths approach can reach several hundred feet) could impose significant costs or constraints on landowners and developers if the county demanded participation before a final alignment is selected. County staff noted a 400‑foot corridor had been discussed at the regional level and that asking developers to set aside such wide swaths of land without a clear, engineered alignment would be difficult.

Representatives from TxDOT and regional planning bodies told the court the appropriate next step is a targeted planning update: a modernized thoroughfare plan and corridor assessment that would analyze feasible alignments, environmental constraints, floodplains, rail crossings and utility impacts, and then produce a recommended route and right‑of‑way needs. Staff suggested the county seek technical assistance or funding support from the Houston‑Galveston Area Council (HGAC) or TxDOT and consider a phased study — first updating the county thoroughfare plan, then conducting corridor engineering where needed.

Commissioners did not adopt any definitive alignment on April 2. Instead they asked staff to bring back options and a scope/cost estimate for a thoroughfare‑plan update and potential corridor study. The court discussed placing a map‑labeling or plan‑update item on a future agenda to clarify the county’s position for developers and regional partners.

Why this matters: Waller County is experiencing significant residential development and rising traffic volumes. Commissioners framed the discussion as proactive planning to avoid future bottlenecks and safety issues: without a coordinated north–south facility, traffic and heavy trucks may overload existing county roads and rail crossings, commissioners said.

What the court recorded (direction): Commissioners requested staff prepare a proposal for a thoroughfare plan update, investigate HGAC or TxDOT assistance and return with options and a cost estimate for the court’s consideration. No corridor adoption vote was taken on April 2.

Ending note: The court signaled interest in moving forward with a formalized planning effort rather than a piecemeal or developer‑driven approach, and instructed staff to scope next steps for formal consideration at a future meeting.","After a lengthy discussion about traffic and growth, Waller County commissioners asked staff to pursue a thoroughfare‑plan update and to consult with regional partners about potential Highway 36A alignments rather than take immediate action to adopt a single route.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6615964,"Waller County adopts amended 911 addressing regulations after public hearing",493,6556000,7049000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2857665-f8769c5714f649a0a65677558260d471&start=6556&end=7049","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2857665-f8769c5714f649a0a65677558260d471/thumbnail_6556000.jpg","/articles/6615964/Waller-County/Texas/Waller-County-adopts-amended-911-addressing-regulations-after-public-hearing","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6615964-25e260eea575ad2929843f626013c29b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771157250&Signature=SIDyVzphh8bMkAmoOV7IX15-0n5pEIVTZlzoXM3CseyN59ckC5YFNrpxJ5MYjpXw97~BTBd9mKvRFLlZDf-8ZkE7mcEpxffCQ7jFJLPcQqgwPVzesWkT5uiEqEGvrRNLjDvS73TxgNQ8W3O84zvX2iA2v7giGg48A34QsSA9D3KNdl57Sicz1OzmX41sj2-Gka72-9MKp-vnpvCFG1FHb1StpZzwg5MvhPspqiZNWfADSbbFAunKB0EDCALlqeYc2nDuMC6ZoXI0YrIG54DfW82bbNi~znWOMfFJG686w3z9RLUZqd0PFr08lGwohXiHNHPxZk~toGRiJT8V~lPTQw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Waller County Commissioners Court adopted amended 9‑1‑1 addressing regulations following a public hearing and staff overview on April 2.

Ross, a county staff member who presented the proposed amendments, told the court the main changes clarify how subdivision names are handled, formalize the addressing coordinator’s role in assigning house numbers (a practice that continues unchanged) and set a consistent rule for street name changes from intersection to intersection rather than at every 90‑degree elbow. Ross said the intent is to reduce duplicate or confusing names and improve consistency for emergency dispatch and response. He also said the county will continue to allow local street directionals and that repeated names can be addressed case‑by‑case rather than by an arbitrary radius rule.

The court heard a small number of public comments and technical questions about how loops or angled streets will be numbered; staff said numbering conventions and the addressing coordinator’s role will preserve consistent even/odd and incremental numbering patterns. After the hearing, the court voted to adopt the amended Waller County 9‑1‑1 addressing regulations \"as amended,\" with the motion passing on a recorded voice/hand vote.

Why this matters: Addressing standards are a foundational tool for emergency services. County staff said clearer naming and addressing rules reduce confusion for dispatchers, allow for better tracking of development and minimize duplicated or conflicting street names as new subdivisions are platted.

What the court recorded (action): Commissioners adopted the Waller County 9‑1‑1 addressing regulations as amended (agenda item 22). Staff noted the new rules will be applied to future plats and addressing decisions; existing addresses will not be arbitrarily renumbered.

Ending note: Staff said they will provide guidance to developers and the public on the new naming conventions; the court instructed staff to publish the revised rules and provide implementation guidance to the county addressing coordinator and permitting offices.","After a public hearing and staff briefing, the Commissioners Court adopted revised county 911 addressing rules to standardize subdivision naming, clarify when street names change at intersections and improve addressing consistency for emergency response.","actionData","errors"]

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