Chaves County Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting for Thursday June 25th, 2026.

The Chaves County Board of Commissioners held their regular meeting on June 25, 2026, addressing a variety of procurement and budget-related matters. Key procurement actions included approval of contracts such as the $1.9 million agreement with J&H Services for the Zuber Draw Site Number 1 Emergency Watershed Protection project and a brokerage services contract with HUB International valued at $60,000 for the initial year. The board also approved multiple agreements related to DWI programs and juvenile justice continuum grants, with a supplemental allocation of $30,800 to offset funding shortfalls. Additionally, the commissioners adopted the fiscal year 2028-2032 Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan (ICIP) and approved a property deletion and disposition resolution allowing for auction or donation of obsolete items. Budget adjustments were authorized to cover increased costs in animal control, tort liability insurance, and capital outlay purchases. The meeting included zoning decisions approving industrial zone changes for trucking businesses with conditions to address community concerns. Policy resolutions were passed prioritizing water use for citizens and agriculture and supporting opposition to House Bill 9. The board also discussed personnel matters including salary adjustments and insurance premium contributions. Public comments addressed concerns about industrial projects and community transparency. Overall, the meeting focused on contract approvals, budget allocations, capital projects, and zoning changes impacting county operations and development.