GALVESTON COUNTY, TEXAS
COMMISSIONERS COURT 722 Moody, County Courthouse, Galveston, TX 77550 (409) 766-2244
Mark Henry Darrell Apffel Joe Giusti Stephen Holmes Robin Armstrong, MD
County Judge Commissioner, Precinct 1 Commissioner, Precinct 2 Commissioner, Precinct 3 Commissioner, Precinct 4
CALDER MEETING LOCATION
174 Calder Rd., Rm. 100
League City, Texas 77573
SPECIAL MEETING-AGENDA
April 17, 2023 – 9:30 AM
CONSENT AGENDA: ALL ITEMS MARKED WITH A SINGLE ASTERISK (*) ARE PART OF THE CONSENT AGENDA AND
REQUIRE NO DELIBERATION BY THE COMMISSIONERS COURT. ANY COMMISSIONERS COURT MEMBER MAY REMOVE AN
ITEM FROM THIS AGENDA TO BE CONSIDERED SEPARATELY.
In accordance with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), persons in need of a special
accommodation to participate in this proceeding shall, within three (3) days prior to any proceeding contact the
County Judge’s office at 722 Moody, Galveston, Texas 77550 (409) 766-2244.
*1. |
a. |
Approval of the accounts payable checks dated 4/10/2023 and 4/17/2023 |
b. |
c. |
Order for supplemental payroll period ending 4/12/2023 bi-weekly #8 |
d. |
Internal audit report of The Children's Center for period of 10/1/2021 - 9/30/2022 with response letter from Chief Financial Officer, Sergio Cruz, dated 3/29/2023 |
e. |
Internal audit report of the Sheriff's Office Petty Cash Fund for period of 3/1/2021 - 2/28/2023 with response letter from Honorable Henry Trochesset, dated 4/10/2023 |
f. |
g. |
Quarterly audit report for the Juvenile Justice Department for period of January 2023 - March 2023 |
h. |
Quarterly audit report for the Department of Mosquito Control for period of January 2023 - March 2023 |
*2. |
Receive and file restitution check list from Odyssey submitted by Personal Bond/Collections |
*3. |
Receive and file summary of bi-weekly personnel movements pay period #7, March 16 - 29, 2023 submitted by Human Resources |
*5. |
Receive and file March 2023 collections and personal bond monthly report submitted by Personal Bond/Collections |
*6. |
Consideration of a resolution designating the week of April 30-May 7, 2023 as Soil and Water Stewardship Week submitted by Commissioner, Precinct 2 |
*7. |
Consideration of approving a resolution naming April as Fair Housing Month submitted by Commissioner, Precinct 2 |
*9. |
Consideration of approval of an interlocal agreement for the management of Estes Park with Bacliff MUD submitted by Commissioner, Precinct 1 |
*10. |
Consideration of approving the updated space allocation plan for 2023 submitted by Facilities |
*11. |
Consideration of approval of amendment #1 for Page Southernland Page for architectural engineering and project management services for Road & Bridge Project submitted by Facilities |
*13. |
Consideration of approval of OneSolution remote service processing annual maintenance renewal with CentralSquare Technologies LLC submitted by Information Technology |
*14. |
Consideration of approval of an annual subscription to electronically modify and collaborate permit documents with OpenGov with Print O Stat Inc. submitted by Information Technology |
*15. |
Consideration of approval of change order to add additional decoders, cables, and distribution amp per courtroom with Conference Technologies Inc. submitted by Information Technology |
*16. |
Consideration for authorization to extend the contract for ITB #B222027, Altosid Liquid Larvicide 5% & 20% on behalf of the Mosquito Control Department submitted by the Purchasing Agent |
*17. |
Consideration for authorization to cancel and re-solicit for ITB #B232014 Lightweight Aggregate Road Materials on behalf of the Road and Bridge Department submitted by the Purchasing Agent |
*18. |
Consideration for authorization to dispose of salvage or surplus property submitted by the Purchasing Agent |
*19. |
Consideration for authorization to extend the contract for ITB #B222031 Vacuum Services for Road and Bridge Department submitted by the Purchasing Agent |
*20. |
Consideration for authorization to extend the contract for ITB #B222030, Road Signs & Materials on behalf of the Road & Bridge Department submitted by the Purchasing Agent |
*21. |
Consideration for authorization to issue formal qualifications for the following projects on behalf of the Engineering Department submitted by the Purchasing Agent: |
a. |
Engineering services for the design of repairs to the San Luis Pass Bridge |
b. |
Engineering services for the preparation of an engineering study prioritizing mobility and drainage projects |
*22. |
Consideration of authorization for County Judge to contract with Huitt-Zollars for Texas General Land Office Coastal Management Program grant project as submitted by Professional Services |
*23. |
Consideration of approval for FY 2024 Auto Crimes Task Force grant renewal resolution to be submitted to the Texas Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority as submitted by Professional Services |
*24. |
Consideration of acceptance of FEMA-COVID-19 Testing disaster reimbursement award from the Federal Emergency Management Administration as submitted by Professional Services |
*27. |
Ratification of submission of 2024 UASI Community Preparedness grant applications to the Office of the Governor - Homeland Security Division as submitted by Professional Services |
*28. |
Ratification of submission of 2024 UASI Regional Planner grant applications to the Office of the Governor - Homeland Security Division as submitted by Professional Services |
*29. |
Ratification of submission of 2024 UASI Maintenance and Administration grant applications to the Office of the Governor - Homeland Security Division as submitted by Professional Services |
*30. |
Consideration of approval of an engagement letter with Pattillo, Brown Hill, LLP. for annual auditing services submitted by Professional Services |
*32. |
Consideration of approval of Power Road Addition subdivision plat submitted by Platting & Right-of-Way |
*35. |
Consideration of approval of application from Steve A. Sosa and Susan M. Quach for a partial replat of Beach Blessing Way subdivision submitted by Platting & Right-of-Way |
*37. |
Consideration of approval of contract for legal services with Howry Breen & Herman LLP and Galveston County submitted by Legal Services Manager |
*38. |
Consideration of approval of the following budget amendments submitted by Professional Services: |
c. |
23-121-0417-C
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d. |
23-122-0417-D
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f. |
23-124-0417-F
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*39. |
Consideration of request of tax refunds in excess of $2,500.00 submitted by the Tax Assessor/Collector |
40. |
a. |
1. |
41. |
a. |
1. |
2. |
3. |
Boon Chapman Benefit Administrators Inc. v. County of Galveston, Cause No. 22-CV-0068 in the 56th Judicial District Court of Galveston County, Texas |
c. |
d. |
Ratification of filing eviction proceedings against The Children’s Center, Inc. |
Appearances before Commissioners Court
A speaker whose subject matter as submitted relates to an identifiable item of business on this agenda will be requested by the County Judge or other presiding court members to come to the podium where they will be limited to three minutes (3). A speaker whose subject matter as submitted does not relate to an identifiable item of business on this agenda will be limited to three minutes (3) and will be allowed to speak before the meeting is adjourned. Please arrive prior to the meeting and sign in with the County Clerk.
Executive Sessions
The Galveston County Commissioners Court may recess into closed meeting (Executive Session) on any item listed on this agenda if the Executive Session is authorized under the Open Meetings Act pursuant to one or more the following exceptions: Tex. Gov’t Code §§ 551.071 (consultation with attorney), 551.072 (deliberation regarding real property), 551.073 (deliberation regarding a prospective gift or donation), 551.074 (personnel matters), 551.0745 (personnel matters affecting County advisory body), 551.076 (deliberation regarding security devices or security audits), and/or 551.087 (deliberations regarding economic development negotiations). The Presiding Officer of the Commissioners Court shall announce the basis for the Executive Session prior to recessing into Executive Session. However, the Commissioners Court may only enter into the Executive Session on any agenda item for which a separate Executive Session has not been separately posted if, prior to conducting the Executive Session, a majority of the Commissioners Court votes to go into Executive Session. This motion requirement does not apply to any agenda item that has been previously noticed to constitute or include an Executive Session.
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