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The court returned to open session at 10:50 a.m. and stated there was no action to take at that time.

No details of the conveyance discussions were disclosed in open session and no votes or contract approvals resulted from the closed-session briefing.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Commissioner's Court 5/27/2025","oneSentenceSummary","Wichita County Commissioners went into closed session under Texas Government Code §551.071 for consultation with attorneys on property conveyance agreements and returned with no action.","taxTitle","Wichita County, Texas","taxId",2723,"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},6222859,"Courthouse annex project in Iowa Park progressing; county sets tentative July opening",66,2179000,2245000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3578216-a748ac42e757ff2174618683afb6b688&start=2179&end=2245","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3578216-a748ac42e757ff2174618683afb6b688/thumbnail_2179000.jpg","/articles/6222859/Wichita-County/Texas/Courthouse-annex-project-in-Iowa-Park-progressing-county-sets-tentative-July-opening","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6222859-7ecf18b5ddc1094ae7f3ee2fc8fc151d/orig.mp4?Expires=1775003220&Signature=gacfDq8BaL5EOo8NtYYvB6JSvObVo1IBFkAOq-ZwJk3mbSvW1ErJX0FgDcjHOeYaGPpcsm7z0OWR00Oz6GLl2R2CmwO962TLqxrOKR1b2rWaGaHA7V7-THyD7sBMoW5r-jM4fHJOn6fSDCZIHhNOtQDxqEQz1HMVOzwYPp8EQ-YfsJsieEdI7B-2h0QQodkrFFd6cHG5u~TAqOm0GdwgE8i6Hzei8MXWoOIVmFQJ8Ke5NvV6vN1iE5o2zCySdYNBQWCq-vu9XiwiZQ3IA6i~4~BEFeR9SmDUBdwQtdyG-qYPT609CYrdmxbm5jq46HFTXfHm6LYAz0Xv7ZyTIMjOUA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","County officials told the Wichita County Commissioners Court on May 27 that renovations on the Iowa Park annex are advancing and could be ready for occupancy around July.

Commissioner Beecham said crews are setting rebar and finishing retaining-wall work; rain has slowed progress but staff expected a fast finish once weather permitted. The court also reported that the main courthouse final punch-walk was completed and that remaining items are being closed out before final acceptance.

No changes to project funding were made at the session. Commissioners asked for continued follow-up on the punch-list and final inspections so projects can be closed and occupancy can be confirmed.

The court moved to other agenda items after the update; no additional votes or contract actions were taken concerning the renovations during the open session.","Wichita County reported progress on the Iowa Park courthouse annex with a potential opening around July; contractors continue rebar and retaining-wall work with rain causing minor delays, and the county is finishing punch-list items for the courthouse and annex.",{"_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},6222864,"Commissioners take bids for culverts, crushed concrete and asphalt under advisement",427,1500000,1927000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3578216-a748ac42e757ff2174618683afb6b688&start=1500&end=1927","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3578216-a748ac42e757ff2174618683afb6b688/thumbnail_1500000.jpg","/articles/6222864/Wichita-County/Texas/Commissioners-take-bids-for-culverts-crushed-concrete-and-asphalt-under-advisement","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6222864-0cc50e691160ab2985f7cb5b5de6b6f1/orig.mp4?Expires=1775003220&Signature=J6Wwg35OT8ESKWQmKr~QRat-gGYnvizKnSaK~68n9OzlJQVduS4klBUSfZ2IaJ-veAXz4~zDohf0nkMOn6T-myP1Hi8erw0aC-eoOU5hayIfHWG1nthJwcDNpU1xSSOOuHM0IHITNscbabiLojxWC16jyb7B9AweubS5ZTv5omGP2rJQJcRqVTtjL8CdiE8D7FP7zOdzqG~n8wdZlD~ROA7064fWxpBFz0NRUYFfyoTgpMR82VLLKcg9km4IH48Bp81DhJvj0EWM-Ei50yk-2SqqvTNQ348azSfHPhc3BOmW~o8iFa1MpYcNXCWEWuhtk4dmKULKw5eksTEIooiNjg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Wichita County Commissioners Court on May 27 voted to take under advisement several bids for road materials, including plastic culverts, crushed concrete and cold-lay/asphalt deliveries.

Bidders and representative prices recorded in the meeting included Big City Crushed Concrete (crushed concrete at origin, $14 per ton), Texoma Culverts (plastic culverts with material-only prices and a $2 per mile delivery charge from yard to drop-off), Atlantic Coast (asphalt cold-lay quoted at $125 per ton at origin with higher delivery rates to specific towns), and several other vendors offering site- and diameter-specific prices for plastic culverts. A detailed set of line-item prices for multiple diameters and fittings was read into the record.

County staff recommended taking the bids under advisement; Commissioner Beauchamp moved and Commissioner Fincannon seconded the motion. The court approved the motion 5-0.

No award or contract was made at the session; the bids will be reviewed and contracts or purchases will be determined later. The court noted some bids were subject to price escalation clauses while others were not, and commissioners asked clarifying questions about delivery points and per-ton/per-item pricing.

The court took no procurement action that obligates funds during the meeting.","Wichita County Commissioners took multiple bids for plastic culverts, crushed concrete and cold-lay/asphalt under advisement, including a crushed-concrete origin price of $14 per ton and various unit prices for plastic culverts and cold-lay asphalt delivery rates.",{"_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},6222868,"Commissioners table $32,343.75 driveway change order for Albany Park parking lot to seek additional quotes",198,1958000,2156000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3578216-a748ac42e757ff2174618683afb6b688&start=1958&end=2156","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3578216-a748ac42e757ff2174618683afb6b688/thumbnail_1958000.jpg","/articles/6222868/Wichita-County/Texas/Commissioners-table-3234375-driveway-change-order-for-Albany-Park-parking-lot-to-seek-additional-quotes","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6222868-71285c23b49e9e6d728045ac714058b6/orig.mp4?Expires=1775003220&Signature=Ws4v~ywDkKc7-nuE9X03z9qLMnqOvz2Fm8wRD9BwX41lngZFgzm0W1-TJ6ocJ1Uzh2vtZbpTtgTDos0Vr6baLxTBKEQC92SNC0Cwbshzd3MMSsm-sCHRUxDVf9CYXQoCDPX8~j1qkDGRtas15OeXxSCh69C-MtMm1ws3e-hpNWn2I5scjADnwVPmIpOMiPFzEvnEa3EqU5QfHAtbcfPpb5roS3I5TF1-9UlA53Wkw9-kWlaRk9S61lUDKpexfU-4tF2ntnwsYKw05fZi6zdfuCSi24fp2KhNkawlhS6KLP4m7sds125IN4jzMM3kHp9Ae9aRRlgvPa-xTou1PFE8IA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Wichita County commissioners on May 27, 2025, took no action on a contractor change-order request to demolish an existing approach and construct a new driveway entrance at the Albany Park parking lot, instead tabling the proposal to obtain additional quotes.

The renovation item (Mars Patriot Construction, proposal request No. 13) would have added $32,343.75 to previously allocated permanent improvements. County officials reported that once existing material was removed it became clear the approach lacked reinforcing steel and the pavement was crumbling; the contractor’s proposal quoted a scope covering roughly 1,800 square feet. Commissioners questioned the per-square-foot cost cited in the proposal, noting the contractor’s figure equated to about $17.96 per square foot and that typical flat-work pricing might be closer to the $8–$10 per-square-foot range for comparable local work.

Commissioners and staff discussed the cost split between demolition and new flat work and noted some in-house equipment (skid steer/front-end loader) could reduce demo costs. Concerns about potential delay in securing another contractor were raised, but the court concluded it preferred to seek additional quotes rather than accept the change order at the higher unit price.

A judge (referred to in the record as “the judge”) asked for objection to tabling; no objection was recorded and the item was tabled for further quotes and to return to the court at a later meeting. No amendment, contract award, or transfer of funds occurred during the session.","The court reviewed a change-order request to demolish and rebuild a driveway entrance at the Albany Park parking lot for an additional $32,343.75 and tabled the item to solicit more quotes after commissioners questioned the per-square-foot cost.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6222873,"Wichita County approves $10,003.97 invoice for Holman Road repairs; road open temporarily pending chip seal and guardrail work",222,1231000,1453000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3578216-a748ac42e757ff2174618683afb6b688&start=1231&end=1453","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3578216-a748ac42e757ff2174618683afb6b688/thumbnail_1231000.jpg","/articles/6222873/Wichita-County/Texas/Wichita-County-approves-1000397-invoice-for-Holman-Road-repairs-road-open-temporarily-pending-chip-seal-and-guardrail-work","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6222873-fe439a6b296011e9d40769e87b51149a/orig.mp4?Expires=1775003220&Signature=BJwvSA1au-1a0dYm3zlPBXLJ1taX-tfUNujk~D8H40AcG241JY14eFZ0WIOa4C9kpSEB8vOMlJtaatFRWjbF2GZR~R3hww9~hgaLrVkSvJXTkKP06CZIQUkZqVooSaoPbDo543eSNTwHoeQUoW13ThzEWvSoVFW26D-bXZlNQhPh9xkVft~dJbleu5mziFHT670KqOjzeg922Ot4P84CQFkYTsC3idjODgBEKxsyY7MDBeb9GgikeX4OHWIirN5fQtAt2AdV8NSZSx79EpyoWXDz8EQPsdGWYlM6aDdHiuQ~14KJBw-iMJj5V43E1AJVvGkkNX-VVw1OiSYM34iPiw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Wichita County Commissioners Court approved payment of John and Ruth Ann Jones invoice number 35169 for $10,003.97 for Holman Road repairs in Precinct 2 on May 27, 2025.

The action came after a public comment update that the county opened Holman Road for light traffic at the end of the previous week but plans to close it again to apply chip seal and to install a guardrail along one side because of a steep drop-off. A court amendment placed the invoice on the consent agenda for formal approval.

The item was added to consent agenda item No. 2 by motion and passed without objection. Commissioner Beauchamp moved to amend the consent agenda to include the invoice; Commissioner Fincannon seconded the motion. The motion carried on a 5-0 vote.

During public comment, a resident updating the court said the road was not advertised as open because it has not yet been chip sealed and that guardrails will be required following recent clearing and grading. County staff and commissioners discussed guardrail availability and noted the county has some guardrail material on hand but was unsure whether existing inventory would be sufficient.

The court did not direct a formal change in funding source during the meeting; the invoice was approved as amended on the consent agenda. No timeline for the chip seal or guardrail installation was specified beyond the comment that the road will be closed again when chip sealing is scheduled.

The court also noted that the item will be tracked under Precinct 2 road repairs; no other related budget amendments or contract awards were made at the session.

The court moved on to other agenda items after the consent vote.","The Wichita County Commissioners approved an invoice of $10,003.97 for Holman Road repairs in Precinct 2 and acknowledged the road was opened for light traffic pending a future chip seal and installation of guardrail.","actionData","errors"]

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