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
AGENDA
July 10, 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.
REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING
*1. |
a. |
Approval of the accounts payable checks dated 7/3/2023 and 7/10/2023 |
b. |
c. |
Order for supplemental payroll period ending 7/5/2023 bi-weekly #14 |
d. |
Early check release dated 6/23/2023: Multiple Vendors check number 00464079-82 |
f. |
Internal audit report of the Juvenile Justice Department audit for period of 5/1/2022 - 4/30/2023 with response letter from Glen Watson, Director of Juvenile Justice, dated 6/13/2023 |
g. |
Internal audit report of the San Luis Toll Booth with response letter from Facilities Director, William Riordan, dated 6/29/2023 |
h. |
Internal audit report of the cash count and inventory of Constable, Precinct 1 |
i. |
Internal audit report of the cash count and inventory of Constable, Precinct 2 |
j. |
Internal audit report of the cash count and inventory of Constable, Precinct 3 |
k. |
Internal audit report of the cash count and inventory of Constable, Precinct 4 |
l. |
m. |
n. |
Pursuant to Local Government Code 111.0106, certification of funds from Great American Insurance |
o. |
Pursuant to Local Government Code 111.0106, certification of funds from Boon Chapman |
*2. |
Receive and file summary of bi-weekly personnel movements pay period #13, June 8 - 21, 2023 submitted by Human Resources |
*4. |
Receive and file official bond and oath for the County Auditor submitted by the County Clerk |
*5. |
Receive and file Galveston Central Appraisal District's proposed 2024 operating budget submitted by the County Judge |
*6. |
Consideration of resolution honoring the retirement of Sergeant Dwayne Rouse from Constable, Precinct 4 office submitted by Commissioner, Precinct 2 |
*7. |
Consideration of a resolution recognizing July 16-22, 2023 as Pretrial, Probation, Parole Supervision Week submitted by Commissioner, Precinct 3 |
*8. |
Consideration of a resolution recognizing the Professional Services Department for achieving the FY2022 GFOA Distinguished Budget Presentation Award submitted by the County Judge |
*9. |
Consideration of approval of LULAC Council 151 request for Dia de Los Muertos Fall Fiesta on Saturday, October 28, 2023 on the grounds of 722 Moody Avenue, Galveston submitted by the County Judge |
*11. |
Consideration of approval of a donation of a 3' x 6' beach toy library to be placed at beach entry points on the Bolivar beaches from Heaven's Toy Box submitted by Parks & Cultural Services |
*12. |
Consideration of approval of an agreement with Cobalt Community Research for visitor information for the Bolivar Beach Parking Program submitted by Parks & Cultural Services |
*14. |
Consideration of approval of software maintenance renewal for VMWare Horizon Virtual Desktop Interface Environment with Netsync Network Solutions submitted by Information Technology |
*15. |
Consideration of approval of Reportal annual maintenance renewal for technical support and product upgrades with Shahrabani and Associates LLC submitted by Information Technology |
*16. |
Consideration of approval of Pingdom global performance availability monitor to replace Thousand Eyes with SHI Govt Solutions submitted by Information Technology |
*17. |
Consideration of approval of change order to implement grants module of Workday ERP with Cognizant Technology Solutions submitted by Information Technology |
*18. |
Consideration of approval of Workday grants subscription with Precision Task Group submitted by Information Technology |
*19. |
Consideration of approval of jail access control system replacement architecture with Burns Architecture LLC submitted by Information Technology |
*20. |
Consideration for authorization to dispose of salvage or surplus property submitted by the Purchasing Agent |
*22. |
Consideration for authorization to issue formal solicitations for console furniture for the Emergency Communications Center on behalf of the Sheriff's office submitted by the Purchasing Agent |
*23. |
Consideration for authorization to issue formal solicitations for air monitoring equipment on behalf of the Emergency Management submitted by the Purchasing Agent |
*24. |
Consideration for authorization to extend the contract for ITB #B212030 Sheriff Department Uniforms and Supplies submitted by the Purchasing Agent |
*25. |
Consideration for authorization to extend the contract for RFP #B222015, Food Service for Jerry J. Esmond Juvenile Justice Center submitted by the Purchasing Agent |
*27. |
Consideration of approval of the following budget amendments submitted by Professional Services: |
h. |
23-164-0710-H
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*29. |
Consideration of acceptance for DR-4332 Hazard Mitigation Grant Program grant amendment and time extension from the Texas Division of Emergency Management as submitted by Professional Services |
*30. |
Consideration of approval of an agreement with Emphasys Computer Solutions, Inc. for SymPro Investments Solution software system submitted by Professional Services |
*31. |
Consideration of authorizing the County Judge to sign the Grant Completion Report for GLO Contract No. 20-065-006-C004 (Harvey) submitted by the County Engineer |
*33. |
Consideration of approval to authorize the County Engineer to issue a sand pit permit to Stuart Standley submitted by the County Engineer |
*34. |
Consideration of approval to authorize the County Engineer to issue a sand pit permit to David Altemus submitted by the County Engineer |
*37. |
Consideration of approval of road opening request #233 from Anna Kalil for Youree Street, San Leon submitted by Platting & Right-of-Way |
*38. |
Consideration of approval of Villas at Bolivar subdivision with conditions submitted by Platting & Right-of-Way |
*39. |
Consideration of approval of application from Antonio Rodriguez for a partial replat of San Leon Farm Home Tracts submitted by Platting & Right-of-Way |
*40. |
Consideration of approval of application from GV & T Innovations LLC for a partial replat of Bay Breeze Addition submitted by Platting & Right-of-Way |
*42. |
Consideration of approval of application from Correct Inc. Investments, LLC for a partial replat of San Leon Townsite submitted by Platting & Right-of-Way |
*43. |
Consideration of approval of application from Matthew D. Wiggins, Jr. for a partial replat of San Leon Townsite submitted by Platting & Right-of-Way |
*44. |
Consideration of approval of application from David and Mary Phillips for a partial replat of San Leon Townsite submitted by Platting & Right-of-Way |
45. |
a. |
1. |
2. |
RFP #B231020, Network Wireless Upgrades at Various County Facilities |
3. |
RFQ #B231022, Professional Design Services for Mental Health Extended Observation Unity Facility |
4. |
46. |
a. |
1. |
2. |
Consideration of approval, approval with conditions or disapprove of replat |
b. |
1. |
2. |
Consideration of approval, approval with conditions or disapprove of replat |
47. |
a. |
Consideration of approval of refund/waiver of penalty/interest submitted by the taxpayer: Accounts 515745 & 185800 |
48. |
a. |
1. |
22-CV-1495; Steven Harvey vs. Dwight Sullivan et al., in the District Court of Galveston County, 56th Judicial District |
2. |
3:23-CV-00119; Hatem Tawfiq Alghuti vs. U.S. DOJ, et al., in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas, Galveston Division |
3. |
3:22-CV-264; Save R Hood, Inc. vs. Galveston County, et al., in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas, Galveston Division |
6. |
County of Galveston v. Purdue Pharma, L.P., et al., MDL PRETRIAL CAUSE NO. 2018-63587, in the 152d District Court of Harris County, Texas |
7. |
3:18-cv-104; Aaron Booth v. Galveston County in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas |
1. |
Property located at 54th Street and Broadway Blvd. in the City of Galveston Texas |
d. |
1. |
Discussion of exemptions for Bolivar Beach parking permits presented by the Parks & Cultural Services Department |
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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