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

 

CALDER ANNEX MEETING LOCATION

174 Calder Rd., Rm. 117

League City, Texas 77573

 

SPECIAL MEETING-AGENDA

August 29, 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.

 

Call to Order

 

Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance

 

Consent Agenda

 

*1.

Submitted by Auditor's Office:

 

a.

Approval of the Accounts Payable Checks dated 8/22/17 and 8/29/17

 

b.

Order for Payroll period ending 8/23/17 Bi-Weekly #18

 

c.

Order for Supplemental Payroll period ending 8/23/17 Bi-Weekly #18

 

d.

Internal Audit Report of the Personal Bond Office for period of 7/1/16 - 6/30/17 with response letter from Gregory Rikard, Director of Personal Bonds & Collections

 

e.

Internal Audit Report of Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3 for period of 5/1/16 - 4/30/17 with response letter from Honorable Penny L. Pope dated 8/11/17

 

f.

Request to increase change fund for Personal bond and Collections Office

 

g.

Certification of funds from Texas Department of Criminal Justice

 

h.

Early release of check to City of Texas City Police Department

 

*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 #17, July 27-August 9, 2017 submitted by Human Resources

 

*6.

Consideration of approving exemption to the 4 pay period mandatory vacancy policy for Mechanic I (Psn #5) submitted by Human Resources on behalf of Fleet

 

*7.

Consideration of approving exemption to the 4 pay period mandatory vacancy policy for Shop Foreman (Psn #11) submitted by Human Resources on behalf of Fleet

 

*8.

Consideration of a resolution honoring the retirement of Dudley Anderson, County Architect submitted by County Judge

 

*9.

Consideration of a resolution honoring the retirement of Deputy Rose Tijerina from the Galveston County Sheriff’s Office submitted by County Legal

 

*10.

Consideration of a resolution honoring the retirement of Corporal Johnny Banda from the Galveston County Sheriff’s Office submitted by County Legal

 

*11.

Consideration of approval of reappointment to the Gulf Coast Center Board submitted by Commissioner, Precinct 4

 

*12.

Receive and file Orders issued by the County Judge on June 20, 2017 under then-imminent threat from Tropical Storm Cindy: Declaration of Local Disaster for the County of Galveston and Order of Voluntary Evacuation from Bolivar Peninsula submitted by County Legal

 

*13.

Receive and file the 2016 annual report from Texas City Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 1, the Lago Mar TIRZ, submitted by County Legal

 

*14.

Receive and file FY2018 Third Quarter Investment Report submitted by the County Treasurer

 

*15.

Receive and file July 2017 Collections and Personal Bond report submitted by Personal Bond/Collections Office

 

*16.

Receive and file Declaration of Local Disaster for the County of Galveston issued by the County Judge on August 24, 2017 due to imminent threat resulting from Tropical Storm Harvey (now Hurricane Harvey) submitted by County Legal

 

*17.

Receive and file Order of Voluntary Evacuation from Unincorporated Areas of Galveston County, Texas on Bolivar Peninsula Beginning Friday, August 25, 2017, issued by County Judge on August 24, 2017 submitted by County Legal

 

*18.

Receive and file Order of Voluntary Evacuation from Unincorporated Mainland Areas of Galveston County, Texas beginning Friday, August 25, 2017, issued by County Judge on August 24, 2017 submitted by County Legal

 

*19.

Consideration of an Order setting civil citation fees to be charged by the Galveston County Sheriff and Constables for Calendar year 2018 submitted by County Legal

 

*20.

Consideration of approval of an FY18 joint funding agreement with the United States Geological Survey for surface-water data collection submitted by Road & Bridge

 

*21.

Consideration of approval of granting a reduction of a permit fee (Facility Permitting Policy, Section 5.1.2 and 5.1.3) to Bay Area Rugby Club for use of the football and soccer fields at Walter Hall Park for the Lone Survivor Rugby Tournament on Saturday, November 4, 2017, presented by the Parks & Cultural Services Department

 

*22.

Consideration of application from Robert G. Bourgeois and Jolanda Bourgeios for permission to convey portions of Lots 110, 111 and 112 of Holiday Beach by metes and bounds submitted by Right-of-Way

 

*23.

Consideration of approval of a contract with Southwest Solutions Group for renewal of space saver service agreement submitted by the County Clerk

 

*24.

Consideration of authorization for the County Judge to sign contracts between the County Elections Division and GC MUD 12 to conduct their November 2017 entity elections submitted by the County Clerk

 

*25.

Consideration of authorization for the County Judge to sign contracts between the County Elections Division and GC MUD 76 to conduct their November 2017 entity elections submitted by County Clerk

 

*26.

Consideration of authorization for the County Judge to sign contracts between the County Elections Division and GC Tara Glen MUD to conduct their November 2017 entity elections submitted by the County Clerk

 

*27.

Consideration of authorization for the County Judge to sign contracts between the County Elections Division and GC WCID 1 to conduct their November 2017 entity elections submitted by the County Clerk

 

*28.

Consideration of authorization for the County Judge to sign contracts between the County Elections Division and GC WCID 19 to conduct their November 2017 entity elections submitted by the County Clerk

 

*29.

Consideration of authorization for the County Judge to sign contracts for election services between the County Elections Division and Bolivar Peninsula SUD to conduct their November 2017 entity elections submitted by the County Clerk

 

*30.

Consideration of authorization for the County Judge to sign contracts for election services between the County Elections Division and the Galveston I.S.D. to conduct their November 2017 entity elections submitted by the County Clerk

 

*31.

Consideration of approval of fifteen early voting and thirty-three election day vote center polling locations for the November 7, 2017 election cycle submitted by the County Clerk

 

*32.

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:

 

a.

509641                        Freeman, Shane               2015               $19.30(R)
509641                        Freeman, Shane               2016               $71.55(R)
168744                        Kennedy, Josephine         2015               $22.13(R)
366476                        Kass, Steven                     2016               $326.69(R)
200934                        Bhatti, Masood                 2016               $1,494.68(R)
150386                        Puckitt, Deric                    2016               $200.65(R)
1294700060028          Linton, Jennifer                 2016               $339.34(R)
175826                        Holcomb, Richard             2012               $54.59(R)
175826                        Holcomb, Richard             2013               $54.76(R)
175826                        Holcomb, Richard             2014               $53.21(R)
175826                        Holcomb, Richard             2015               $52.81(R)
175826                        Holcomb, Richard             2016               $94.03(R)

 

*33.

Consideration of approval for additional Kaseya antivirus licenses for workstations with Kaseya US Sales LLC submitted by Information Technology

 

*34.

Consideration of approval for annual maintenance of Overland NEO XL80 tape drive with Southern Computer Warehouse submitted by Information Technology

 

*35.

Consideration of approval for annual hardware maintenance for Barracuda web filter and message archiver with SHI submitted by Information Technology

 

*36.

Consideration of approval for annual Netmotion mobility software maintenance with Mobile Wireless LLC submitted by Information Technology

 

*37.

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

 

a.

Bid #B152020, Vehicle Repairs

 

b.

RFP #B162007, Weed and Brush Control Chemicals

 

c.

RFP #B162013, Heavy Equipment Rental

 

*38.

Consideration for authorization to cancel and re-bid the following RFP submitted by the Purchasing Agent:

 

a.

RFP #B172019, HVAC Supplies & Equipment

 

*39.

Consideration for authorization to issue a formal solicitation for the following proposals submitted by the Purchasing Agent:

 

a.

Reinforced Concrete Pipes for Culverts

 

b.

Hurricane Ike CDBG Round 2.2 I-45 Waterline Project

 

c.

Mobile Restroom Trailers

 

d.

Gregory Park Ball Field Lighting Project

 

*40.

Consideration of resolution for adopting "Optional Health Care Services" and providing public notice of Galveston County's indigent health care services for Fiscal Year 2017 - 2018, submitted by Professional Services

 

*41.

Consideration of approval of phase 2 & 3 of the Next Move Group Economic Development Director search contract submitted by the County Judge

 

*42.

Consideration of approval to submit FY 2018 Rifle-Resistant Body Armor grant application to the Office of the Governor - Criminal Justice Division and authorize County Judge to sign supporting resolution as submitted by Professional Services

 

*43.

Consideration of authorizing the estimated transfer of $830,000.00 for the State Non-Private Hospital Funding (IGT) submitted by Professional Services

 

*44.

Consideration of approval for amendment # 7 of contract # 1200011417 with the Texas Water Development Board submitted by Professional Services

 

*45.

Consideration of approval for the County Judge to sign final change order and certificate of completion for the Hurricane Ike Round 2.2 CDBG Moore's Addition Waterline and sewer project presented by Professional Services

 

*46.

Consideration for County Judge to sign time extension change order for Hurricane Ike CDBG Round 1 High Island Emergency Shelter project presented by Professional Services

 

*47.

Consideration of approval of a renewal of a grant funded substance abuse treatment services agreement for Galveston County Veterans Treatment Court with On the Path to Recovery submitted by the County Judge

 

*48.

Consideration of approving first renewal to Interlocal Cooperation Act contract between the University of Texas Medical Branch and the County of Galveston to provide health care services (relates to secondary and tertiary care on indigent healthcare) and authorizing the County Judge to execute same submitted by Professional Services

 

Action Agenda

 

49.

County Judge

 

a.

Consideration of approval to revise dates/times of Galveston County Commissioners Court meetings

 

50.

County Legal

 

a.

Consideration of consenting to continuation of declaration of local disaster for the County of Galveston in accordance with the Texas Disaster Act of 1975, Chapter 418 of the Texas Government Code, and authorizing the County Judge to execute such order continuing the declaration of local disaster for the County of Galveston

 

Adjourn

 

 

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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