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

August 15, 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 8/8/17 and 8/15/17

b.	Order for Payroll period ending 8/9/17 Bi-Weekly #17

c.	Order for Supplemental Payroll period ending 8/9/17 Bi-Weekly #17

d.	Monthly Financial Report for the month ended 7/31/17

e.	Internal Audit Report of the County Clerk Fee Audit for period of 6/1/16 - 5/31/17 with response letter from Honorable Dwight D. Sullivan dated 8/4/17

f.	Internal Audit Report of Galveston County Senior Services on behalf of the Department of Parks & Cultural Services for period of 5/1/16 - 4/30/17 with response letter from Julie Diaz, Director of Parks & Cultural Services dated 8/2/17

*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 County Clerk

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

*5.	Receive and file summary of biweekly personnel movements pay period #16, July 13-26, 2017 submitted by Human Resources

*6.	Consideration of a resolution honoring the retirement of Deputy Brian LaBuff from the Galveston County Sheriff’s Office submitted by County Legal

*7.	Receive and file July 6, 2017 minutes of meeting: District Court Judges set the salary of the official court reporter effective October 1, 2017 submitted by Court Administration

*8.	Receive and file Galveston County Adult Probation Department budgets for FY 2018-2019 submitted by Adult Probation

*9.

Consideration of approving clarification that the appointment of David Delac effective April 16, 2014 included appointment as the Budget Officer for Galveston County, and/or approving ratification that the appointment of David Delac effective April 16, 2014 included appointment as the Budget Officer for Galveston County submitted by County Legal

*10.	Consideration of approval of (re)appointment(s) to the United Board of Health submitted Commissioner, Precinct 3

*11.

Consideration of approval of granting a reduction of a permit fee (Facility Permitting Policy, Section 5.1.2 and 5.1.3) for Way Out Women's Center for use of the banquet hall and parking lot at Walter Hall Park for a motorcycle run fundraiser on Saturday, March 17, 2018, presented by the Parks & Cultural Services Department

*12.

Consideration of authorizing County Judge to execute release of lien under County Clerk File No. 2016075616 for nuisance abatement for the following real property CAD #6240-0135-0008-000, Abst. 10 A Edwards Lots 8-10, Block 135, San Leon, aka 731 12th Street, San Leon, Texas 77539 submitted by County Legal

*13.	Consideration of approval to submit notice to the Department of Motor Vehicles on Imposition of Optional Fees for calendar year 2018 submitted by the County Judge

*14.	Consideration of approval of change order no. 1 to the Lucas Construction Company, Inc. contract for the San Leon roads reconstruction project submitted by the County Engineer

*15.	Consideration of approval for annual maintenance renewal on 8 Solarwinds product licenses with DLT Solutions LLC submitted by Information Technology

*16.	Consideration of approval for premium OnBase subscription with Databank IMX LLC submitted by Information Technology

*17.	Consideration for authorization to extend the contracts on the following Bid/RFP submitted by the Purchasing Agent:

a.	Bid #B152011, Alarm Services

b.	RFP #B132011, Grounds Maintenance for Galveston County

*18.	Receive and file RFP #B172015A, Substance Abuse Treatment Services for the Galveston County Community Supervision and Corrections 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.	516182 Mayfield, John 2016 $70.75(R)

*22.	Consideration of authorization to execute letter of renewal to Galveston Windstorm Action Committee, Inc. for advisors on significant changes in the statue governing TWIA submitted by Professional Services

*23.	Consideration of acceptance of FY 2018/2019 Cycle 10 Coastal Erosion Planning and Response Act (CEPRA) grant award from the Texas General Land Office and authorize County Judge to sign required documents as submitted by Professional Services

*24.	Consideration of acceptance of the FY 2017/2018 Veterans Treatment Court grant award from the Texas Veterans Commission and authorize County Judge to sign required documents as submitted by Professional Services

*25.	Consideration of approval to submit alternate project requests to FEMA for Project Worksheets #12161, #15602, #12216, and #13118 as submitted by Professional Services

*26.	Consideration of acceptance of the FY 2018 Auto Crimes Task Force grant award from the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles - Automobile Burglary and Theft and Prevention Authority and authorize County Judge to sign required documents as submitted by Professional Services

*27.	Consideration of approval of final deductive change order and signing of closing documents for Hurricane Ike CDBG Round 2.2 Freddiesville Water and Street Improvement Project presented by Professional Services

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

a.	17-194-0815-A Sheriff's Department - Communications - Request transfer from Sheriff's Department Communications Radio Expenditures account to Sheriff's Department Communications Extraordinary Supplies account to add the TranStar Camera access to the Communications Center

b.	17-195-0815-B District Clerk - Request transfer from District Clerk Maintenance and Repairs Equipment to District Clerk Travel and Conference for travel related to new jury system

c.	17-196-0815-C Purchasing - Request transfer from Purchasing Marketing and Advertising account to Purchasing Software Licensing and Maintenance account for SmartProcure annual subscription and Administrative Supplies account for supplies and materials for the remainder of the fiscal year

*29.	Consideration of reformation of order assessing costs abating nuisances for the following properties submitted by County Legal:

a.	CAD #1290-0016-0013-000 Abst. 89 S Hinton Lots 13-14, Block 16, Bacliff Heights, aka 4021 Pickfair Ln, Bacliff, Texas 77518

b.	CAD #2655-0020-0041-000 Abst. 164 E Payne Lots 41-42 Block 20, Clifton by the Sea, aka 4715 Orange St., Bacliff, Texas 77518

c.	CAD #1295-0028-0007-000 Abst. 154 S G McClenny Lot 7-11, Block 28, Bacliff, aka 4118 Schwartz St., Bacliff, Texas 77518

d.	CAD #6240-0142-0009-000 Abst. 10 A Edwards Lots 9-10, Block 142, San Leon, aka 731 5th St., San Leon, Texas 77539

e.	CAD #5182-0067-0001-000 Abst. 19 Perry & Austin Sur Lot 1, Block 67, Moores Addn, aka 2413 Ave D, Dickinson, Texas 77539

f.	CAD #6240-0194-0021-000 Abst. 10 A Edwards Lot 21-24, Block 194, San Leon, aka 1105 11th St., San- Leon, Texas 77539

g.	CAD #6240-0062-0025-000 Abst. 10 A Edwards Lots 25-28, Block 62, San Leon, aka 306 2nd St., San Leon, Texas 77539

h.	CAD #6240-0102-0001-000 Abst. 10 A Edwards Lot 1, Block 102, San Leon, aka 420 Broadway St., San Leon, Texas 77539

i.	CAD #6240-0193-0001-000 Abst 10 A Edwards Lots 1-3, Block 193, San Leon aka 1211 12th St., San Leon, Texas 77539

j.	CAD #7725-0010-0025-000 Abst 175 Page 6 Lot 25, Block 10, Wittjen Sub #7, aka 4721 Crane, Hitchcock, Texas 77563

k.	CAD #7725-0028-0006-000 Abst 175 Page 6 Lot 6, Block 28, Wittjen Sub #7, aka 4850 Bayou Ln., Hitchcock, Texas 77563

l.	CAD #7725-0003-0022-000 Abst. 175 Page 6 Lot 22, Block 3, Wittjen Sub #7, aka 4737 Pelican, Hitchcock, Texas 77563

m.	CAD #7725-0026-0006-000 Abst. 175 Page 6 Lot 6, Block 26, Wittjen Sub #7, aka 4720 Bayou Ln., Hitchcock, Texas 77563

n.	CAD #2655-0014-0038-000 Abst. 164 E Payne Lot 38 & S ½ of 39, Block 14, Clifton by the Sea, aka 4723 Oleander, Bacliff, Texas 77518

o.	CAD #1095-0000-0442-001 Abst. 48 Page 22 Part of Outlot 442(442-1), Alta Loma, aka 7404 Ave C, Santa Fe, Texas 77510

p.	CAD #6240-0193-0004-000 Abst. 10 A Edwards Lots 4 & 5, Block 193, San Leon, aka 1205 12th St., San Leon, Texas 77539

q.	CAD #4113-0000-0022-000 Abst. 175 Lots 22-24, Hunter Camp Unrec Sub, aka 7129 W Hunter, Hitchcock, Texas 77563

r.	CAD #5145-0000-0006-000 Abst. 67 Page 1 Lots 6 & 7, Charles Miller Addn to Bayview, aka 3018 Charles St., Bacliff, Texas 77518

s.	CAD #5960-0392-0018-001 Abst. 162 Part of Lots 18-22 (18-1), Block 392, Port Bolivar, aka 1508 Quarles Ave., Port Bolivar, Texas 77650

t.	CAD #6240-0068-0025-000 Abst. 10 A Edwards Sur Lots 25 & 26, Block 68, San Leon MH 1971 Bonanza 14x72 Tan/Brn, aka 400 5th St., San Leon, Texas 77539

u.	CAD #6246-0035-0003-004 Abst. 10 A Edwards Lot 3-4, Block 35, San Leon Farm Home Tracts, Acres 2.637 2 MH’s, aka 2375 E FM 517, San Leon, Texas 77539

Action Agenda

30.	County Judge

a.	Consideration of approval of a resolution supporting Property Tax Reform Legislation

31.	Professional Services

a.	Consider and adopt an order calling Bond Election; providing for the conduct and the giving of notice of the election; and containing other provisions relating thereto

Consider and adopt an order authorizing the issuance of Galveston County, Texas Limited Tax Refunding Bonds, Limited Tax Flood Control Bonds, and/or Limited Tax County Building Bonds; setting certain parameters for the Bonds; authorizing the County Judge to approve the terms thereof and certain other procedures and provisions related thereto

Consider and adopt an order authorizing the issuance of Galveston County, Texas Unlimited Tax Refunding Bonds and/or Unlimited Tax Road Bonds; setting certain parameters for the Bonds; authorizing the County Judge to approve the terms thereof and certain other procedures and provisions related thereto

d.	Consider and adopt a resolution expressing intent to finance expenditures to be incurred

32.	Purchasing

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

1.	Bid #B172014, Portable Toilet Service - Port Bolivar Peninsula

2.	Bid #B172020, Crushed Limestone Material

33.	County Legal

a.	Consideration of approving a space allocation request from County Legal to utilize space on the 5th floor of 722 Moody formerly allocated to Economic Development

b.	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:

1.	Economic Development Director

2.	Coordinator of Research & Communications, 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, 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 each of the following items:

1.	Flood Mitigation Assistance Grant

2.	Severe Repetitive Loss Elevation Project at 1525 103rd Street, Galveston

3.	Gulf Coast Water Authority Board Appointment and Removal

4.	Magistrate Hearings and Jail Docket

5.	Reformation of Orders Assessing Cost Abating Nuisances

6.	Attorney General Opinion KP0160

7.	Security at the Galveston County Jail Complex

8.	14-CV-1289, Bonnie Quiroga v. Galveston County, in the 212th Judicial District Court

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

e.	Reconvene into Regularly Scheduled Meeting

Consideration of approving and adopting resolution electing to be and continuing to be eligible to participate in tax abatement, including approving and adopting the 2017-2019 guidelines and criteria governing tax abatement agreements by Galveston County, Texas, and the application for tax abatement which are attached thereto.

g.	Consideration of executing writ of possession of the subject land in CV-0076026, County of Galveston, Texas Petitioner, v. Gulf Coast Rod, Reel and Gun Club, Inc.

Adjourn

WORKSHOP AGENDA

1.	Next Move Group/Economic Development Director Search recommendations and discussion

2.	Discuss updates to the culvert permit policies and procedures

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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