GALVESTON COUNTY, TEXAS

COMMISSIONERS COURT 722 Moody, County Courthouse, Galveston, TX 77550 (409) 766-2244

Mark Henry Darrell Apffel Joe Giusti Stephen Holmes Ken Clark

County Judge Commissioner, Precinct 1 Commissioner, Precinct 2 Commissioner, Precinct 3 Commissioner, Precinct 4

AGENDA

July 18, 2017 – 1:30 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.

REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING

Call to Order

Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance

Consent Agenda

*1.	Submitted by Auditor's Office:

a.	Approval of the Accounts Payable Checks dated 7/11/17 and 7/18/17

b.	Order for Payroll period ending 7/12/17 Bi-Weekly #15

c.	Order for Supplemental Payroll period ending 7/12/17 Bi-Weekly #15

d.	Monthly financial report for month ending 6/30/17

e.	Internal Audit report of the cash count and inventory of Constable Precinct 1

f.	Internal Audit report of the cash count and inventory of Constable Precinct 2

g.	Internal Audit report of the cash count and inventory of Constable Precinct 4

h.	Internal Audit report of the Sheriff's Office Petty Cash Fund for period of 6/1/16 - 5/31/17 with response letter from Honorable Henry Trochesset dated 7/6/17

i.	Quarterly Audit Report for Constable Precinct 1 for period April - June 2017

j.	Quarterly Audit Report for Constable Precinct 2 for period April - June 2017

k.	Quarterly Audit Report for Constable Precinct 4 for period April - June 2017

l.	Quarterly Audit Report for Juvenile Justice Department for period April - June 2017

m.	Pursuant to Local Government Code 111.0106 certification of funds for Economic Development

n.	Consideration of approval of IDEA software license renewal with Audimation Services Inc.

*2.	Receive and file restitution check list from Odyssey submitted by Collections Improvement Program

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

*4.	Receive and file summary of biweekly personnel movements pay period #14, June 15-28, 2017 submitted by Human Resources

*5.	Consideration of approving exemption to the 4 pay period mandatory vacancy policy for Facilities Technician III (Psn #17) submitted by Human Resources on behalf of Facilities

*6.	Consideration of a resolution honoring the retirement of Yvette Holmes in the County Treasurer's Department submitted by the County Treasurer

*7.	Receive and file appointment of County Auditor & oath of office submitted by the District Clerk's office

*8.	Consideration of approval of (re)appointment(s) to the Gulf Coast Water Authority Board submitted by the County Judge

*9.	Receive and file June 2017 Collections and Personal Bond report submitted by Personal Bond/Collections Office

*10.	Consideration of approval of an agreement for pole camera with Verizon Wireless submitted by the Sheriff's Office

*11.	Consideration of approval of The Breakers subdivision submitted by Right-of-Way

*12.	Consideration of approval for professional consulting services for the applications team with Eddy C. Gorman submitted by Information Technology

*13.	Receive and file signed acceptance quote from Hayes Mechanical for chiller at 174 Calder Rd., League City submitted by Facilities

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

*15.	Consideration for authorization to donate equipment to the Lighthouse Charity Team submitted by the Purchasing Agent

*16.	Consideration for authorization to issue a formal solicitation for the following proposal submitted by the Purchasing Agent:

a.	CDBG Round 2.2 Cowart Creek Tributary Two Drainage Project

*17.	Consideration for authorization to cancel and re-bid the following RFPs submitted by the Purchasing Agent:

a.	RFP #B171021, Jail Plumbing Upgrade: Water Control System

b.	RFP #B172011, Galveston County Guardianship Program

*18.	Consideration for authorization to utilize cooperative purchasing agreement to purchase a 2017 Ford Crew Cab for the Sheriff's Department submitted by the Purchasing Agent

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

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

*21.	Request for waiver or refund of penalty and interest due to clerical errors submitted by the Tax Assessor/Collector:

a.	520837 Chital Holdings, LLC 2016 $1,909.47(W)

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

*23.	Consideration of setting a public hearing for August 1, 2017 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

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

*25.	Consideration of setting a public hearing for August 1, 2017 on the District Clerk's Proposed Records Archive Fee established under §51.305 of the Texas Government Code submitted by the District Clerk

*26.	Ratification of FY 2017 Port Security Grant Program application submitted to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security/FEMA as submitted by Professional Services

*27.	Consideration of approval for contract amendment to the interlocal cooperative reimbursement agreement with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for the Local Impact Program and authorize the County Judge to sign Amendment #3 as submitted by Professional Services

*28.

Consideration of approval for contract amendment to the intergovernmental cooperative reimbursement agreement with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for the Low Income Repair And Purchase, Program and authorize the County Judge to sign Amendment #3 as submitted by Professional Services

*29.	Consideration of approval for the County Judge to sign an acquisition services contract between Galveston County and Property Acquisition Services, Inc. (PAS) for Hurricane Ike CDBG Round 2.2 Gum Bayou Channel drainage project submitted by Professional Services

*30.	Receive and file letter for Regional Indigent Health meeting submitted by Professional Services

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

a.	17-178-0718-A Professional Services - Request transfer from General Government Contract Services account for contract with NextMove Group

b.	17-179-0718-B Professional Services - Request transfer from General Government Salaries and Benefits to various Sheriff's and Constable Divisions for salaries and benefits for salary increases budgeted in FY 2017

c.	17-180-0718-C Professional Services - Request close out of Galveston Causeway RR Bridge Project Fund to County Capital Projects Fund

d.	17-181-0718-D Fleet Department - Request transfer from General Fund Budgeted Reserves to Fleet Services Vehicle account and request a reallocation of 2017 F150 Crew Cab 4x2 for a 2018 Ford Explorer

e.	17-182-0718-E Sheriff's Department - Request transfer from Self Insurance Budgeted Reserves to Sheriff's Department for replacement of a total loss vehicle Unit #3512 2015 Ford Crew Cab 4x4

f.	17-183-0718-F Justice Court Precinct 2 - Request transfer from General Fund Budgeted Reserves to Justice Court Precinct 2 Administrative Supplies account for office supplies for the rest of FY 2017

*32.	Consideration of approval of waiver or refund of penalty and interest by the tax payer, Alan Cramer submitted by the Tax Office

Action Agenda

33.	Purchasing

a.	Consideration of approval of awarding the following bid and authorizing the County Judge to execute the contract for:

1.	Bid #B172010, Altosid Liquid Larvicide 5% & 20%

34.	County Legal

a.	Break into Executive Session:

Executive Session: Texas Government Code Section 551.074, Personnel Matters: the Commissioners Court will enter into an executive session as permitted under the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, pursuant to Section 551.074 of the Government Code, Personnel Matters: to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee or to hear a complaint or a charge against an officer or employee relating to Director of Economic Development.

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 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 Inmate Housing Services.

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 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 16-0637, The County of Galveston, Texas v. Triple B Services, LLP in the Supreme Court of Texas.

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 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 Settlement of Valero Ad Valorem Tax Suits.

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 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 14-CV-1289, Bonnie Quiroga v. Galveston County, in the 212th Judicial District Court.

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 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 CV-0076026; County of Galveston, Texas, Petitioner, v. Gulf Coast Rod, Reel and Gun Club, Inc.

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 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 Magistrate Hearings.

k.	Reconvene into Regularly Scheduled Meeting

l.	Consideration of authorizing approval of an interlocal cooperation agreement between Galveston County and Jefferson County for jail services submitted by County Legal on behalf of the Galveston County Sheriff

m.	Consideration of authorizing approval of an interlocal cooperation agreement between Galveston County and Limestone County for jail services submitted by County Legal on behalf of the Galveston County Sheriff

Consideration of authorizing approval of an interlocal agreement between Galveston County and the Galveston County Sheriff’s Office and Fort Bend County and the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office for housing of Galveston County inmates in the event of an emergency or natural disaster submitted by County Legal

o.	Consideration of authorizing approval of an agreement with Data Management Inc. for Time and Attendance Software

p.	Consideration of authorizing a property tax refund agreement between Texas City, Galveston County, College of the Mainland, County Road and Flood District and Valero Refining-Texas, L.P. and County Judge to execute same

q.	Consideration of approval of an agreement with NextMove Group for Economic Development Director search

Adjourn

WORKSHOP AGENDA

1.	Discussion of restroom facility at Carbide Park, presented by Parks & Cultural Services

2.	Discussion on Dickinson Girls Softball League agreement for Ray Holbrook Park

3.	Update on Pelican Island Vehicular Bridge Replacement Project

4.	Budget Workshop & November Bond Issue Discussion

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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