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County roundup: mobile‑home plat, emergency‑management MOU, retainer for oil/gas leases, reappointments and road‑oil bid approved
Summary
At the Nov. 3 meeting the court approved a final plat for Oak Crest Mobile Home Park, an MOU with Palestine ISD on emergency preparedness, a retainer to pursue oil/gas lease work, reappointed a groundwater district director, approved a jury‑selection plan and awarded the 2026 road‑oil bid to Atlantis Oil.
Anderson County Commissioners approved several routine and administrative items during their Nov. 3 session.
The court approved the final plat for Oak Crest Mobile Home Park on County Road 2232, expanding the site from five to 10 manufactured‑home units; the applicant confirmed septic and entrance plans and the motion passed unanimously.
Commissioners approved a memorandum of understanding between Anderson County Emergency Management and Palestine Independent School District to strengthen disaster preparedness, emergency response and recovery planning. County staff said Allison reviewed and approved the agreement prior to the vote.
The court approved an engagement letter to begin legal work and prepare bidding for oil and gas leases on county minerals (staff noted the county may only own mineral rights and will clarify ownership before bidding). The retainer motion passed unanimously.
Other approvals included the reappointment of Gary Douglas to a four‑year term on the Natchez‑Trinity Valley Groundwater Conservation District; adoption of the county’s jury‑selection plan under Texas Government Code §62.011; and awarding the unrefined road‑oil bid for 2026 to Atlantis Oil Company at $500 per ton (reported equivalency cited as $85 per barrel). The court closed with a discussion about possibly scheduling a special meeting to consider housing an appellate judge’s local office and then adjourned.
All listed motions were moved and seconded on the record and approved by voice vote.
