WASHINGTON CO. COMMISSIONERS TO VOTE ON SEEKING CONSTRUCTION MANAGER AT RISK SERVICES FOR EXPO MASTER PLAN PROJECTS

  

Washington County Commissioners will vote on Tuesday to advertise for requests for proposals for construction manager at risk services pertaining to projects included in the Washington County Expo’s master plan.

At their most recent meeting, commissioners received a progress update from PlanNorth about the master plan, which proposes additions such as a covered rodeo arena with associated warm-up pens and stalls, a new entry on Old Independence Road, a possible larger event center targeted in the long-term, drainage and utility updates, and repairs and maintenance.  It also accounts for the potential of a new judicial center and a secure inmate passage connecting to the jail.

Also at Tuesday’s meeting, commissioners will hold a workshop session to discuss a job description for fire services director. 

According to Carrie Marmol, Executive Administrative Assistant in the County Judge’s Office, the commissioners court has opted at this time not to pursue the previously discussed fire marshal position, instead opting during budget discussions for a combined approach integrating emergency management and fire services.  

Marmol said the position is intended to consolidate responsibilities so that the commissioners court “reduces personnel costs while maintaining essential functions, improving efficiency without expanding staff.”

The item is only for discussion, so no action will be taken.

In other business on Tuesday, commissioners will:

• Vote on approval of the 2026 pay schedule and holiday schedule.
• Take up an interlocal agreement between the county and My Government Online for asset management and permitting software.
• Consider a budget amendment for GovWorx Comm Coach software.
• Act on an oil and gas development permit for Magnolia Oil and Gas Operating, LCC near Bascome Lane in Precinct 4.
• Discuss a formal notice from Nextlink fiber cable installation within the county right-of-way of Mustang Road, Rhapsody Road, Daisy Lane, Heather Glen Street and Cheri Lane in Precinct 2.
• Receive the Human Resources Department’s quarterly report and the county clerk’s monthly report.
• Read a proclamation declaring October 5-11 as Texas Extension Education Association Week in Washington County.

Commissioners will meet Tuesday at 9 a.m. at the Washington County Courthouse.