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Commissioners table proposed bridge resolution after dispute over Neff Park Road ownership
Summary
The court tabled a state‑proposed resolution that combined two bridge projects after commissioners said the packet misidentified Neff Park Road's ownership and combined distinct projects; Commissioner Matthews moved to table pending corrections with TxDOT.
The Coryell County Commissioners Court on Aug. 3 tabled a state‑proposed resolution supporting an in‑kind match for off‑system bridges after commissioners raised concerns the draft misidentified County Road 314 (Neff Park Road) as a county road.
County Judge (speaking during the packet review) said the proposal appeared to be incorrect: "I believe it is not accurate in defining, that that is a county road." Commissioners and staff told the court the county has a maintenance agreement for the road but disagreed with the state's ownership designation and said the packet had combined Neff Park Road with Bull Branch Road into a single resolution.
Commissioner Matthews moved to table the resolution pending revisions to separate the projects and clarify match percentages with TxDOT; Commissioner Taylor seconded. The court voted in favor and the judge announced the motion carried. Staff said they will ask TxDOT to provide corrected documents that list each project separately and to clarify in‑kind percentage calculations.
Why it matters: separating the two projects will allow the county to confirm which work is on‑system versus off‑system and to ensure the county only commits in‑kind match where it is appropriate under existing maintenance agreements. The item will return to the court after TxDOT and county staff agree on revised language and attachments.
Speakers quoted in this article are included in the meeting record and were limited to those present at the meeting.
