MINUTES
BE IT REMEMBERED, That on July 24, 2023, Commissioners Court of Galveston County, Texas, met at a special meeting with the following present:
Mark Henry, County Judge
Darrell A. Apffel, Commissioner Precinct 1
Joe Giusti, Commissioner Precinct 2
Stephen D. Holmes, Commissioner Precinct 3
Robin Armstrong, MD, Commissioner Precinct 4
Dwight D. Sullivan, County Clerk by Brandy Chapman, Chief Deputy
Call to Order by County Judge Henry at 9:30 A.M. at the Calder Annex. |
Commissioner Giusti led the Court in the Pledge of
Allegiance. |
No public comment. |
*1. |
a. |
Approval of the accounts payable checks dated 7/17/2023 and 7/24/2023 |
b. |
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. |
*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 |
*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 |
*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 |
*10. |
Receive and file the County Clerk's Records Preservation and Restoration Plan submitted by the County Clerk |
*12. |
Receive and file the District Clerk's Records Preservation and Restoration Plan submitted by the District Clerk |
*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 |
*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 |
*24. |
Consideration for authorization to dispose of salvage or surplus property submitted by the Purchasing Agent |
*26. |
Consideration of acceptance of FY 2023/2024 Veterans Treatment Court grant award from the Texas Veterans Commission as submitted by Professional Services |
Motion to approve consent agenda item 26 only by County Judge Henry, seconded by Commissioner Giusti. |
Passed: 5-0
Aye: County Judge Henry, Commissioner Apffel, Commissioner Giusti, Commissioner Holmes, Commissioner Armstrong Nay: (None) |
*29. |
Consideration of approval of the following budget amendments submitted by Professional Services: |
a. |
23-168-0724-A
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b. |
23-169-0724-B
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*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 |
Motion to approve consent agenda items 1 - 32 by County Judge Henry, seconded by Commissioner Armstrong with the exception of item(s): 26. (Agenda item 26 voted on separately.) |
Passed: 5-0
Aye: County Judge Henry, Commissioner Apffel, Commissioner Giusti, Commissioner Holmes, Commissioner Armstrong Nay: (None) |
33. |
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 |
9 public members selected to serve on the committee. Members and alternates chosen by drawing. See list of names. |
34. |
a. |
1. |
Motion to approve by County Judge Henry, seconded by Commissioner Giusti that contract be awarded to Galveston Newspapers, Inc., as recommended. |
Passed: 5-0
Aye: County Judge Henry, Commissioner Apffel, Commissioner Giusti, Commissioner Holmes, Commissioner Armstrong Nay: (None) |
35. |
a. |
Break into Executive Session at 9:40 A.M. |
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 at 10:08 A.M. |
1. |
Consideration of termination of engagement agreement with Holtzman Vogel Baran Torchinsky & Josefiak |
Motion to defer by County Judge Henry, seconded by Commissioner Giusti. |
Passed: 5-0
Aye: County Judge Henry, Commissioner Apffel, Commissioner Giusti, Commissioner Holmes, Commissioner Armstrong Nay: (None) |
Commissioners Court adjourned at 10:09 A.M. on Monday, July 24, 2023. |