Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Montgomery County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
7 issues with medium priority
Lawsuit and Investigation
Risk Management will process two claims from the October 17 water damage event at the Sheriff's Office Criminal Justice Center, paid through the county's self-insurance fund.
Historic courthouse preservation grant match
An interlocal agreement would let the county use City of Conroe hotel occupancy tax dollars as the local match for a Texas Historic Courthouse Preservation Program planning grant. No county general fund money is involved.
HIDTA task force office lease
The court will consider a five-year office lease with Woodforest National Bank for the Homeland Security Investigations task force, totaling $3.85 million in rent plus up to $300,000 in build-out, paid from federal cost reimbursement funds.
County Clerk Records Management Fund Expenditures
A citizen raised concerns that the county clerk's office was using restricted records management user fees to pay for administrative salaries rather than strict preservation projects. The county clerk defended the practice, citing legal opinions and long-standing precedent.
External Auditor Services Contract
The authority selected PBH to provide external auditing services for the toll road over the next five years.
Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness
A recent house fire in Willis is a wake-up call to check your smoke detectors and make sure your family has an escape plan. It’s a quick task that could be the difference between life and death if an emergency hits.
Emergency Infrastructure
Conroe is finally opening a dual-purpose hurricane bunker this July that doubles as a school gym. It’s a huge win for local safety, giving first responders a secure base to launch recovery efforts immediately after a storm hits.