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BE IT REMEMBERED, That on June 23, 2023, Commissioners Court of Galveston County, Texas, met at a special meeting with the following present:

 Mark Henry, County Judge

 Darrell Apffel, Commissioner Precinct 1 (Absent)

 Joe Giusti, Commissioner Precinct 2

 Stephen D. Holmes, Commissioner Precinct 3

 Robin Armstrong, MD, Commissioner Precinct 4

 Dwight D. Sullivan, County Clerk by Renee H. Edgar, Deputy

CALL TO ORDER

Call to Order by County Judge Henry at 2:30 P.M. at the Calder Annex.

INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Commissioner Armstrong led the Court in the Pledge of Allegiance.

The Invocation was given by Commissioner Holmes.

PUBLIC COMMENT

No public comment.

CONSENT AGENDA

*1.	Submitted by the Auditor's Office:

a.	Approval of the accounts payable checks dated 6/16/2023 and 6/23/2023

b.	Order for payroll ending 6/21/2023 bi-weekly #13

c.	Order for supplemental payroll period ending 6/21/2023 bi-weekly #13

d.	Consideration of approval of renewal contract with Audimation Services, Inc/CaseWare for data analysis tool to conduct audits

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

*3.	Receive and file restitution check list from Odyssey submitted by Personal Bond/Collections

*4.	Receive and file summary of bi-weekly personnel movements pay period #12, May 25 – June 7, 2023 submitted by Human Resources

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

*6.	Consideration of resolution naming July as Parks and Recreation month submitted by Commissioner, Precinct 3

*7.

Consideration of authorizing the County Judge to execute a waiver of conflicts of interest in Cause No. 23-TX-0235; Galveston County, et al v. Stephanie Wilcox aka Stephanie Michelle Wilcox, Mallory Hart, aka Mallory Annelise Hart and American National Insurance Company (In Rem Only) submitted by Legal Services Manager

*8.	Receive and file May 2023 personal bond monthly report submitted by Personal Bond/Collections

*9.

Consideration of approval of renewal of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between Gulf Coast Monitoring Specialists (GCMS) and Galveston County to provide various alcohol and drug monitoring services for participants in the Galveston County Veterans Treatment Court (GCVTC) program submitted by County Judge

*10.	Consideration of approval for the County Judge to sign a contract between Galveston County and Democracy Live for online access to sample ballots for voters submitted by County Clerk

*11.

Consideration of granting authority to the County Judge to sign the resolution giving governmental approval for the aerial spraying for the abatement of mosquitoes within the regulations and constraints of The Federal Aviation Administration, The Environmental Protection Agency and other authoritative federal and state agencies submitted by Mosquito Control

*12.	Consideration of approval for change order #18 with O'Haver Contractors for Road & Bridge Project - 5119 Hwy 3 - Dickinson TX submitted by Facilities

*13.	Consideration of approval of video conferencing portion of the COVID-19 Confinement Facilities Grant with Conference Technologies, Inc. submitted by Information Technology

*14.	Consideration of approval of TreeSize professional software maintenance renewal for space analyzation for servers with SHI Govt Solutions submitted by Information Technology

*15.	Consideration of approval of Granicus Legistar annual maintenance renewal with Carashsoft Technology Corp. submitted by Information Technology

*16.	Consideration of approving order authorizing third party access agreement with JP Morgan for County integrations for ERP Solution submitted by Information Technology

*17.	Consideration of approving third party access agreement between Galveston County and JP Morgan granting access to Workday/Collaborative Solutions submitted by Information Technology

*18.	Consideration for authorization to issue formal solicitations for architectural/construction program management services on behalf of the Purchasing Agent

Motion to approve consent agenda item 18 only by Commissioner Holmes, seconded by County Judge Henry.

Passed: 4-0

Aye: County Judge Henry, Commissioner Giusti, Commissioner Holmes, Commissioner Armstrong

Nay: (None)

Absent: Commissioner Apffel

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

*20.	Consideration of approval of an interlocal cooperative working agreement with Gulf Coast Center for the Sheriff's office Mental Health Deputy Unit coordination of telehealth crisis intervention services submitted by the Sheriff's office

*21.	Consideration of authorization for County Judge to sign required documents for FY 2024 Beach Maintenance and Cleaning grant application to the Texas General Land Office as submitted by Professional Services

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

a.	23-151-0623-A Professional Services - Requesting transfer from General Fund - Budgeted Reserves to Professional Services - Various Line Items to fund Risk Management Specialist

b.	23-152-0623-B Professional Services - Requesting transfer from General Fund - Budgeted Reserves to Grant Administration - Various Line Items to fund position reclassification from Grant Accountant Technician to Accountant I

c.	23-153-0623-C Sheriff's Office - Request transfer within Sheriff's Department - Communications from Other Contract Services to Maintenance & Repairs Equipment to fund repairs for radios and accessories

d.	23-154-0623-D Facilities Services - Request transfer from General Fund - Budgeted Reserves to Road and Bridge Facility - CIP Buildings to fund PO variance for O'Haver change orders

e.	23-155-0623-E Information Technology - Request transfer from Information Technology - Other Contract Services to Print Center - Postage to fund postage costs for the remainder of Fiscal Year 2023

f.	23-156-0623-F Parks - Request transfer from General Fund - Budgeted Reserves & Parks - Improvements Other than Buildings to Parks - Equipment and Other Rentals to pay invoices from Fiscal Year 2022 and fund the remainder of Fiscal Year 2023

*23.	Consideration of approval of a Highland Bayou Diversion Channel permit to Kenneth Michalk to construct a boat dock and pier on the Highland Bayou right-of-way submitted by the County Engineer

*24.	Consideration of approval of a Highland Bayou Diversion Channel permit to Larry Crumby to construct a boat dock and pier on the Highland Bayou right-of-way submitted by the County Engineer

*25.	Consideration of approval of application from TBM Engineering for a partial replat of Bayside subdivision submitted by Platting & Right-of-Way

*26.	Consideration of acknowledging receipt of a sand pit permit application from Stuart Standley on Bolivar Peninsula and authorizing the County Engineer to run the required newspaper notice submitted by the County Engineer

*27.	Consideration of approval to authorize the County Engineer to issue a sand pit permit to David Altemus submitted by the County Engineer

Motion to defer by County Judge Henry, seconded by Commissioner Giusti.

Passed: 4-0

Aye: County Judge Henry, Commissioner Giusti, Commissioner Holmes, Commissioner Armstrong

Nay: (None)

Absent: Commissioner Apffel

*28.	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

Motion to approve consent agenda items 1 – 28 by County Judge Henry, seconded by Commissioner Armstrong with the exception of item(s): 12, 18, 27. (Agenda item 12 deferred. Agenda items 18 and 27 voted on separately.)

Passed: 4-0

Aye: County Judge Henry, Commissioner Giusti, Commissioner Holmes, Commissioner Armstrong

Nay: (None)

Absent: Commissioner Apffel

ACTION AGENDA

29.	Purchasing

a.	Consideration of authorization to award the following:

1.	RFQ #B231021, Benefits Insurance Broker/Consultant

Motion to approve by Commissioner Giusti, seconded by County Judge Henry that contract be awarded to Alliant Insurance Services, Inc., as recommended.

Passed: 4-0

Aye: County Judge Henry, Commissioner Giusti, Commissioner Holmes, Commissioner Armstrong

Nay: (None)

Absent: Commissioner Apffel

30.	Right of Way

a.	Gibbs-Painter Subdivision replat

1.	Receive public comments

Public Hearing was opened at 3:01 P.M.

Public Hearing held.

No public comments.

Public Hearing was closed at 3:01 P.M.

2.	Consideration of approval of replat

Motion to approve by County Judge Henry, seconded by Commissioner Giusti that the above action be taken by the Court.

Passed: 4-0

Aye: County Judge Henry, Commissioner Giusti, Commissioner Holmes, Commissioner Armstrong

Nay: (None)

Absent: Commissioner Apffel

b.	Bar-E-Bar Estates Partial replat

1.	Receive public comments

Public Hearing was opened at 3:01 P.M.

Public Hearing held.

No public comments.

Public Hearing was closed at 3:01 P.M.

2.	Consideration of approval of replat

Motion to approve by County Judge Henry, seconded by Commissioner Armstrong that the above action be taken by the Court.

Passed: 4-0

Aye: County Judge Henry, Commissioner Giusti, Commissioner Holmes, Commissioner Armstrong

Nay: (None)

Absent: Commissioner Apffel

c.	Emerald Beach Section 3 replat

1.	Receive public comments

Public Hearing was opened at 3:02 P.M.

Public Comments: (See Video for comments)

Randy Barks addressed the Court.

Vicky Bowers addressed the Court.

Public Hearing was closed at 3:09 P.M.

2.	Consideration of approval of replat

Motion to defer by County Judge Henry, seconded by Commissioner Giusti.

Passed: 4-0

Aye: County Judge Henry, Commissioner Giusti, Commissioner Holmes, Commissioner Armstrong

Nay: (None)

Absent: Commissioner Apffel

d.	Pelican Way replat

1.	Receive public comments

Public Hearing was opened at 3:09 P.M.

Public Hearing held.

No public comments.

Public Hearing was closed at 3:09 P.M.

2.	Consideration of approval of replat

Motion to approve by County Judge Henry, seconded by Commissioner Giusti that the above action be taken by the Court.

Passed: 4-0

Aye: County Judge Henry, Commissioner Giusti, Commissioner Holmes, Commissioner Armstrong

Nay: (None)

Absent: Commissioner Apffel

e.	Crystal Beach Cove replat

1.	Receive public comments

Public Hearing was opened at 3:10 P.M.

Public Comments: (See Video for comments)

Larry Flanigan addressed the Court.

Public Hearing was closed at 3:15 P.M.

2.	Consideration of approval of replat

Motion to approve by County Judge Henry, seconded by Commissioner Giusti that the above action be taken by the Court.

Passed: 4-0

Aye: County Judge Henry, Commissioner Giusti, Commissioner Holmes, Commissioner Armstrong

Nay: (None)

Absent: Commissioner Apffel

ADJOURN

Commissioners Court adjourned at 3:17 P.M. on Friday, June 23, 2023.