Chris Kirkendall
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 4
- Total speaking time
- 8:14
- Avg per meeting
- 2:04
- Segments
- 159
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Top issues during term (7)(Public Safety)
Disaster Recovery Assistance
Over $1.2 million in temporary general fund transfers to be reimbursed by federal grant funds.
Rural Ambulance Grant Application for ESD 5
Brings $350,000 in state grant funding into the county for emergency medical services without local tax increases.
emergency preparedness
Being prepared now saves you a fortune in emergency repairs and lost property later.
Jail Security Upgrades
The project will cost $21,965.92, funded through the Jail Commissary Fund.
Crime Victims' Awareness
The county is applying for a total of $625,000 in grant funding.
Sheriff's Office Fleet Modernization
The purchase of three vehicles totals $157,216, funded entirely by state grants.
police leadership appointment
While the salary is likely budgeted, any shift in enforcement priorities could change how the department allocates its existing resources.
Moved or seconded (40)
Motions Kirkendall personally put forward or seconded. Attribution comes from the minutes; where the minutes name somebody we cannot match to the roster we leave it out rather than guess, so this is a floor, not a total.
- movedpassed2026-08-04
Adjourn.
- movedpassed2026-08-04
Accept FY27 Proposed Hardin County Budget for filing
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-08-04
Authorize application for FY27 Rural Law Enforcement (SB22) Grant
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-08-04
Discussion and possible action to set the proposed Tax Rate for the year 2026
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-07-28
Consider and possibly authorize request by Judge Wayne McDaniel to pay Cornerstone Detention Products Inc. Invoice #667285 in the amount of $6,418.34 for repairs to doors in the co…
- secondedpassed2026-07-28
Cancellation of Registered Claims and Approval of Cash Statement
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-07-28
Table FY27 Budget and Tax Rate
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-07-28
Purchase of 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-07-28
Adjourn.
- secondedpassed2026-07-28
Discussion and possibly action to set the proposed Tax Rate for the year 2026
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-07-28
Authorization to Pay County Bills
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-07-28
Consider approval of request by Hon. Matthew Minick, County Attorney, to apply for a grant through the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts to provide prosecutors’ offices in eligible rural counties to ensure professional law enforcement and legal representation throughout the state,
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-07-28
Consider request by Mrs. Misty Sims, Purchasing Agent, to possibly authorize County Judge to sign Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Contractor with N&T Construction Inc., concerning Hurricane Safe Room Phase C
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-06-09
Adoption of Resolution 15-26 (Elder Abuse Awareness Month)
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-06-09
Rejection of Grant Management Proposals
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-06-09
MOTION BY: COMMISSIONER KIRKENDALL SECOND BY: COMMISSIONER KOCH
- secondedpassed2026-06-09
Creation of Temporary Clerk Position
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-06-09
Consider and possibly approve the May 26, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes as presented by Hon. Connie Becton, County Clerk
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-06-09
Consider adoption of Resolution 16-26 proclaiming June 2026 as Men’s Health Month and Tuesday, June 9, 2026 as Gift of Life Men’s Health Awareness Day in Hardin County, as requested by Norma Sampson, Gift of Life Executive Director
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-06-09
Updates to Retiree Health Insurance and Years of Service Policies
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
Decisions during term (0)
Recorded while Kirkendall was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
No decisions found matching Public Safety.
Voting record (0)(Public Safety)
No votes found matching Public Safety.