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

May 26, 2023 – 2:00 PM

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.

Call to Order

Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance

Public Comment

Consent Agenda

*1.	Submitted by the Auditor's Office:

a.	Approval of the accounts payable checks dated 5/22/2023 and 5/26/2023

b.	Order for payroll ending 5/24/2023 bi-weekly #11

c.	Order for supplemental payroll period ending 5/24/2023 bi-weekly #11

d.	Early check release dated 5/11/2023 to Stewart Title check number 00463023

e.	Internal audit report for the inventory of fixed assets of the Fleet Department with response letter from Lee Crowder, Director of Road & Bridge

f.	Pursuant to Local Government Code 111.0106 certification of funds federal reimbursement for FY2021 SCAAP Program

*2.	Receive and file refund check list from Odyssey submitted by the County Clerk

*3.	Receive and file refund check list from Odyssey submitted by the District Clerk

*4.	Receive and file summary of bi-weekly personnel movements pay period #10, April 27 - May 10, 2023 submitted by Human Resources

*5.	Consideration of a resolution recognizing June 2023 as Elder Abuse Awareness Month submitted by Commissioner, Precinct 3

*6.	Consideration of a resolution honoring the retirement of Captain Wallace "Wally" R. Hogan from the Galveston-Texas City Pilots submitted by Commissioner, Precinct 2

*7.	Receive and file Gulf Coast Protection District annual report for 2022 submitted by the County Judge

*8.	Receive and file Galveston County Emergency Services District No. 2 annual financial report for fiscal year ended September 30, 2022 submitted by the County Judge

*9.	Receive and file April 2023 collections and personal bond report submitted by Personal Bond/Collections

*10.	Consideration of approval of an interlocal agreement with the Gulf Coast Center to fund the construction of a mental health extended observation unit submitted by the County Judge

*11.	Consideration of approval of an interlocal agreement with the Galveston County Health District Employee Pharmacy Program and Services submitted by the County Judge

*12.	Consideration of approval of amendment #3 to the interlocal cooperation agreement between The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston and the County of Galveston relating to the Galveston County Medical Examiner's office submitted by Legal Services Manager

*13.	Consideration for authorization to extend the contract for ITB #B212029, Vehicles Repairs on behalf of the Sheriff's office submitted by the Purchasing Agent

*14.	Consideration for authorization to extend the contracts for RFP #B212033A, Financial Assistance Program for Galveston County on behalf of Professional Services submitted by the Purchasing Agent

*15.	Consideration for authorization to extend the contract for RFP #B212031, Portable Toilet Services - Port Bolivar Peninsula on behalf of the Parks and Cultural Services Department submitted by the Purchasing Agent

*16.	Consideration for authorization to extend the contract for ITB #B212009, Altosid Pellets (IGR) on behalf of the Mosquito Control Department submitted by the Purchasing Agent

*17.	Consideration for authorization to issue formal solicitations for Timeclock replacement for Workday on behalf of Information Technology submitted by the Purchasing Agent

*18.	Consideration for authorization to re-solicit for substance abuse treatment services for Adult Probation submitted by the Purchasing Agent

*19.	Consideration for authorization to re-solicit for recycled crushed concrete/concrete flexible base on behalf of the Road & Bridge Department submitted by the Purchasing Agent

*20.	Consideration for authorization to dispose of salvage or surplus property submitted by the Purchasing Agent

*21.	Consideration of approval to submit Cycle 13 Coastal Erosion Planning Response Act (CEPRA) application to the Texas General Land Office and sign supporting resolution as submitted by Professional Services

*22.	Consideration of acceptance for Mosquito Control Bulk Storage grant award from VESERIS, LLC as submitted by Professional Services

*23.	Consideration of acceptance of FEMA-Harvey Alternate Project award from the Federal Emergency Management Administration as submitted by Professional Services

*24.	Consideration of acceptance of FEMA Laura Category Z award from the Federal Emergency Management Administration as submitted by Professional Services

*25.	Consideration of approval of the following budget amendments submitted by Professional Services:

a.	23-140-0526-A Constable Precinct 3 - Request transfer from General Fund - Budgeted Reserves to Constable Precinct 3 - Equipment to fund radio purchase for new vehicle

b.	23-141-0526-B District Court Administration - Request transfer from Court Reporter Services - Budgeted Reserves to District Court Administration - Court Reporter Transcripts to fund transcript costs for the remainder of Fiscal Year 2023

c.	23-142-0526-C Facilities Services - Request transfer within American Rescue Plan Stimulus from North County Annex - Other Financial Assistance to CIP Building Improvement to fund change orders No. 2 & 3

d.	23-143-0526-D Information Technology - Request transfer from American Rescue Plan Stimulus - Interest Revenue to Information Technology - Technology Hardware to fund timeclock replacement for Workday

e.	23-144-0526-E Facilities Services - Request transfer within American Rescue Plan Stimulus from North County Annex - Other Financial Assistance to Extraordinary Supplies to fund the purchase of additional furniture for the North County Annex

f.	23-145-0526-F Professional Services - Request transfer within American Rescue Plan from Storm Water Infrastructure Improvements - CIP Flood Control Drainage to Mental Health - Other Contracted Services to fund development of an Extended Observation Unit

*26.	Consideration of approval of application from Danielle Doherty for a partial replat of the H.B. Baylan Survey, Abstract 636 submitted by Platting & Right-of-Way

*27.	Consideration of approval of application from Jeffrey R. Hunter & Rosalin R. Hunter for a partial replat of Algoa Suburbs submitted by Platting & Right-of-Way

*28.	Consideration of request of tax refunds in excess of $2,500.00 submitted by the Tax Assessor/Collector

*29.	Request for ratification of denial of request for waiver or refund of penalty and interest as recommended by Penalty & Interest Review Committee submitted by the Tax Assessor/Collector

Action Agenda

30.	Purchasing

a.	Consideration of authorization to award the following:

1.	RFP #B231015, County Building Automation Systems

31.	Right of Way

a.	Faust Subdivision replat

1.	Receive public comments

2.	Consideration of approval of replat

b.	Beach Blessing Way replat

1.	Receive public comments

2.	Consideration of approval of replat

32.	General Counsel

a.	Break into Executive Session:

Executive Session: Texas Government Code Section 551.071, Consultation with Attorney: the Commissioners Court will enter into an executive session as permitted under the Texas Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Government Code to seek the advice of its attorney about pending or contemplated litigation, a settlement offer, or on a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the County under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with the Open Meetings Act relating to following item:

1.	County of Galveston v. Purdue Pharma, Inc., et al., MDL PRETRIAL CAUSE NO. 2018-63587, in the 152d District Court of Harris County, Texas

c.	Reconvene into Special Meeting

Consideration of authorizing the County Judge or other authorized officials to execute the settlement participation and release forms regarding settlement offers in the matter of Texas opioid multi-district litigation for the County in the matter of County of Galveston v. Purdue Pharma, Inc., et al., MDL PRETRIAL CAUSE NO. 2018-63587, in the 152d District Court of Harris County, Texas

Adjourn

WORKSHOP AGENDA

1.	Presentation by Megatel Development submitted by Commissioner, Precinct 2

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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