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

July 24, 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.

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 7/17/2023 and 7/24/2023

b.	Order for payroll ending 7/19/2023 bi-weekly #15

c.	Order for supplemental payroll period ending 7/19/2023 bi-weekly #15

d.	Internal audit report of Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3 for period of 4/1/2022 - 3/31/2023 with response letter from Honorable Billy A. Williams, dated 6/30/2023

e.	Internal audit quarterly audit report for the Juvenile Justice Department for period of 4/1/2023 - 6/30/2023

f.	Internal audit quarterly audit report for the Sheriff's office Tax Sale Division for period of 4/1/2023 - 6/30/2023

g.	Internal audit quarterly audit report of the payroll audit for period of 4/1/2023 - 6/30/2023

h.	Internal audit quarterly audit report of the continuous monitoring activities for period of 4/1/2023 - 6/30/2023

i.	Monthly financial report for the period ending 6/30/2023

*2.	Receive and file summary of bi-weekly personnel movements pay period #14, June 22 – July 5, 2023 submitted by Human Resources

*3.	Consideration of approval of 2025 Galveston County holiday schedule submitted by Human Resources

*4.	Consideration of approval of authorization of a business associate agreement and client services agreement with Alliant Insurance Services, Inc. for benefit & insurance consultant submitted by Human Resources

*5.	Consideration of a resolution recognizing Dr. Swayam Prakash for 47 years of service as a Cardiologist in Galveston County submitted by Commissioner, Precinct 4

*6.	Consideration of adopting order (dated July 24, 2023) prohibiting burning in all unincorporated areas of Galveston County, Texas (Outdoor Burn Ban), and authorizing the County Judge to execute same submitted by Emergency Management

*7.	Consideration of approval of a donation of a 3'x6' beach toy library to be placed at beach entry points on the Bolivar Beaches from Parker's Supply, submitted by Parks & Cultural Services

*8.	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 The Salty Mermaid, submitted by Parks & Cultural Services

*9.	Consideration of approval to revise the Galveston County Parks & Cultural Services Policy and Procedure Manual to include an exemption for purchase of the Bolivar Beach parking stickers submitted by the Parks & Cultural Services

*10.	Receive and file the County Clerk's Records Preservation and Restoration Plan submitted by the County Clerk

*11.	Consideration of setting a public hearing for August 07, 2023 on the County Clerk's proposed Records Archive Fee established under §118.025 and §118.011(f) of the Texas Local Government Code submitted by the County Clerk

*12.	Receive and file the District Clerk's Records Preservation and Restoration Plan submitted by the District Clerk

*13.	Consideration of setting a public hearing for August 07, 2023 on the District Clerk's proposed Records Archive Fee established under §51.305 of the Texas Government Code submitted by District Clerk

*14.	Consideration of approval of amendment to interlocal agreement with the Gulf Coast Center to fund the construction of a mental health extended observation unit submitted by Legal Services Manager

*15.	Consideration of approval of contract with Huitt-Zollars for architecture/construction management for Galveston County Mental Health Crisis Center/Extended Observation Unit submitted by Legal Services Manager

*16.	Consideration of approval of the appointments to the Judges, Alternate Judges and Clerks lists for a two-year term beginning January 1, 2024 submitted by the County Clerk

*17.	Consideration of approval of the appointments to the Central Count and Early Voting Ballot Boards from the Republican and Democratic Parties for a two-year term beginning January 1, 2024 submitted by the County Clerk

*18.	Consideration of approval of the FY24 joint funding agreement with The United States Geological Survey for surface water data collection submitted by Road & Bridge

*19.	Consideration of approval of I.E. Smart Systems training- 28-02-00 Basic Materials and Methods for Safety and Security with Durotech LP submitted by Information Technology

*20.	Consideration of approval of a change order to add additional touch panels and programming changes with Conference Technologies Inc. submitted by Information Technology

*21.	Consideration of approval of a change order credit for canceled/returned 7 large racks with Conference Technologies Inc. submitted by Information Technology

*22.	Consideration for authorization to extend the contract for ITB #B212028A, Vehicle Collision & Body Repair on behalf of the Sheriff's office submitted by the Purchasing Agent

*23.	Consideration for authorization to cancel ITB #B232019, Recycled Crushed Concrete/Concrete Flexible Base and authorization to re-solicit for these materials on behalf of the Road & Bridge Department submitted by the Purchasing Agent

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

*25.	Consideration of approval for County Judge to sign required documents regarding submission of the FY 2023/2024 Operation Lone Star grant application to the Office of the Governor - Homeland Security Division as submitted by Professional Services

*26.	Consideration of acceptance of FY 2023/2024 Veterans Treatment Court grant award from the Texas Veterans Commission as submitted by Professional Services

*27.	Consideration of approval for County Judge to sign amendment #8 for 2015 Flood Mitigation Assistance grant no-cost time extension from the Texas Water Development Board as submitted by Professional Services

*28.	Consideration of approval to continue providing juror donations to the current designated organizations as part of the Galveston County Juror Donation Program submitted by the Professional Services

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

a.	23-168-0724-A District Attorney - Request transfer within District Attorney from Administrative Supplies to Books, Periodicals, and Subscriptions to fund the purchase of 2023-2025 Penal Code books

b.	23-169-0724-B Parks - Request transfer from General Fund - Budgeted Reserves to 3271 - Parks Department Capital Projects to fund various park projects

c.	23-170-0724-C Professional Services - Request transfer from County Clerks Record Management and Press - Budgeted Reserves to County Clerk Records Management - Buildings to fund increase cost in building acquisition

*30.	Consideration of authorizing the County Judge to execute a contract with JBRI Construction Services, LLC for the de-snag/Clear East Gum Bayou Tributary project submitted by the County Engineer

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

*32.	Request for waiver or refund of penalty and interest due to clerical errors as recommended by Penalty & Interest Review Committee submitted by the Tax Assessor/Collector

Action Agenda

33.	County Judge

a.	Selection of 9 public members and 31 alternates to serve on the Galveston County Salary Grievance Committee pursuant to section 152.015 of the Texas Local Government Code

34.	Purchasing

a.	Consideration of authorization to award the following:

1.	RFP #B231024, Printing for County Newsletter

35.	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 the following item:

1.	Cause No. 3:22-CV-0057; Honorable Terry Petteway et al vs. Galveston County, TX et al, in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas, Galveston Division

c.	Reconvene into Special Meeting

1.	Consideration of termination of engagement agreement with Holtzman Vogel Baran Torchinsky & Josefiak

Adjourn

WORKSHOP AGENDA

1.	Discuss Economic Development update submitted by the Director of Economic Development

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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