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

November 6, 2017 – 9:30 AM

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 County Auditor's office:

a.	Approval of Accounts Payable Checks dated 10/30/17 and 11/6/17

b.	Order for Payroll period ending 11/1/17 Bi-Weekly #23

c.	Order for Supplemental Payroll period ending 11/1/17 Bi-Weekly #23

d.	Internal Audit Report of the Department of Parks and Cultural Services for period of 8/1/16 - 7/31/17 with response letter from Julie Diaz, Director dated 10/11/17

e.	Internal Audit Report of the District Clerk's Fee Audit for period of 9/1/16 - 8/31/17 with response letter from Honorable John D. Kinard dated 10/23/17

f.	Quarterly Audit Report for the Juvenile Justice Department for period of July - Sept. 2017

g.	Quarterly Audit Report for Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1 for period of July - Sept. 2017

h.	Quarterly Audit Report for Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2 for period of July - Sept. 2017

i.	Quarterly Audit Report for Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3 for period of July - Sept. 2017

j.	Quarterly Audit Report for Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4 for period of July - Sept. 2017

*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 #22, October 5 – 18, 2017 submitted by Human Resources

*6.	Consideration of approving exemption to the 4 pay period mandatory vacancy policy for Spray Equipment Operator (Psn #11) submitted by Human Resources on behalf of Mosquito Control

*7.	Consideration of a resolution recognizing October 1st - 7th, 2017 as National 4-H week in Galveston County submitted by the County Judge

*8.

Consideration of authorization to allow the County Judge to sign environmental letters to tribal nations relating to proposed improvements for Highland Bayou Main Lateral Drainage Improvements (DRS220052-22464.8-1) CDBG – Community Development and Revitalization (CDR) Program with federal funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) submitted by Engineering

*9.	Consideration of approval for the acceptance of a monetary donation from Frio Loco for improvements on the Bolivar Peninsula beaches submitted by the Parks & Cultural Services Department

*10.	Consideration of approval of a donation from Southeast Texas Housing Finance Corporation for Senior Congregate Meal Program submitted by the Parks & Cultural Services Department

*11.	Consideration of approval to amend the Facility Permitting Policy to include emergency use policies for the arenas at Jack Brooks and Runge Park, presented by the Parks & Cultural Services Department

*12.	Consideration of approval of a renewal of contract with Leads Online for pawnshop search program (Criminal Investigations Division) submitted by the Sheriff's Office

*13.	Consideration of a resolution demanding that Lonnie Cox reimburse the citizens of Galveston County for attorney fees

*14.	Receive and file notification for transfer of funds to Sheriff's petty cash account submitted by the Sheriff's Office

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

*16.	Receive and file notification for transfer of funds from "Sheriff's Unreserved Fund" balance to his expenditure accounts submitted by the Sheriff's Office

*17.	Consideration of approval for semi-annual renewal of electronic employee management system for the Sheriff's Department with GHG Corporation submitted by Information Technology

*18.	Consideration of approval to submit FY 2018/2019 Local Initiative Project (LIP) grant application to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and authorize County Judge to sign required documents as submitted by Professional Services

*19.	Consideration of approval to submit FY 2018 Health and Human Services budget proposal to the Houston-Galveston Area Council - Area Agency on Aging and authorize County Judge to sign required documents as submitted by Professional Services

*20.	Consideration of approval of a contract between Galveston County and Friends for Life pertaining to RFP # B172011A submitted by Professional Services

*21.	Consideration of approval of a no cost change order No. 9 to Task Order No. 2012-1_FEMA SRL for Tetra Tech, Inc. submitted by Professional Services

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

a.	18-017-1106-A Law Library - Request transfer from Law Library Administrative Supplies account to the Law Library Extraordinary Supplies account for blinds

b.	18-018-1106-B Constable Precinct #4 - Request transfer from Constable Precinct #4 Administrative Supplies account to the Constable Precinct #4 Extraordinary Supplies account for a paper shredder

c.	18-019-1106-C Election Expense - Request transfer from General Fund Budgeted Reserves to County Clerk Election Expense for contract with Democracy Live to deliver online access for sample ballots to voters

d.	18-020-1106-D Sheriff's Department - ISDS Request transfer from General Fund Budgeted Reserves to Sheriff's Department ISDS for the increase salary costs associated with the CCISD contract renewal

e.	18-021-1106-E Fleet Management - Request increase from 15A to 15C for the Shop Foreman position in Fleet Management

f.	18-022-1106-F Facilities Services & Maintenance - Request transfer from General Fund Budgeted Reserves for Facilities Services & Maintenance for the Building Services account for two (2) X-ray machines for the Justice Center security

g.	18-023-1106-G Drug Court Program - Request transfer from General Fund Budgeted Reserves for the Drug Court Program Court Appointed Attorney account for FY 2018

*23.	Consideration of approval for County Judge to sign the request for release of funds and the environmental assessment for the Oaks at 25th St. multi-family housing submitted by Housing

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

a.	RFP #B152012, Utility Usage Billing Services

b.	RFQ #B162015 Auditing and Related Services

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

a.	Bid #B171025, CDBG Round 2.2 I-45 Waterline Project

b.	Bid #B172027, Reinforced Concrete Pipe for Culverts

*26.	Consideration for authorization to re-solicit for Bid #B152003, Cementitious Slurry Material for the Road and Bridge Department submitted by the Purchasing Agent

*27.	Consideration for authorization to utilize Cooperative Purchasing Agreement to purchase one (1) pad foot roller and one (1) milling machine for the Road and Bridge Department submitted by the Purchasing Agent

*28.	Consideration for authorization to issue a formal solicitation to request competitive sealed bids/proposals for an elevator modernization project submitted by the Purchasing Agent

*29.	Consideration of approval of a Texas City Hurricane Levee permit to Florida Gas Transmission Company, LLC to maintain and restore cover on a 24" natural gas pipeline near the levee submitted by the County Engineer

*30.	Consideration of approval of application from David P. Hoelzer, of Gulf Coast RV Resort LP, President of Hoelzer Management Company, LLC, it's General partner for a partial replat of Coconut Grove subdivision submitted by Platting & Right-of-Way

Action Agenda

31.	Commissioner, Precinct 2

a.	Consideration of approval to increase the number of reserve deputies from the current 5 to 10 for each constable

32.	County Judge

a.	Consideration of approval to change Human Resources policy for a reserve deputy to get credit 3 to 1 time towards probationary period

33.	Purchasing

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

1.	Bid #B172016, Portable Toilet Service - Galveston & Mainland

b.	Consideration of approval of awarding the following:

1.	RFP #B171023, CDBG Round 2.2 Cowart Creek Tributary Two Drainage Project

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 the position of the Economic Development Director.

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.	16-CV-0659; Alicia Holt v. Galveston County in the 10th Judicial District Court of Galveston County, Texas

2.	FEMA disaster recovery/public assistance

3.	Cost Recovery due to Opioid Abuse

4.	14-CV-1112, Kimberly Sullivan v. Galveston County Commissioners Court, Et Al, in the 212th Judicial District Court

5.	Gilchrist Community Association v County of Galveston; 14-17-00728-CV, 14-17-00681-CV, 14-17-00348-CV

6.	14-CV-1289, Bonnie Quiroga v. Galveston County, in the 212th Judicial District Court

d.	Reconvene into Regularly Scheduled Meeting

e.	Consideration of approval of phase 2 of the Next Move Group Economic Development Director search contract

Consideration of authorizing the County Judge to submit a questionnaire concerning a request for review and approval of proposed contingent fee legal services contract to the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts and, subject to approval by the Comptroller, to execute an agreement concerning recovery of costs due to opioid abuse between the County of Galveston and Watts Guerra LLP, The Gallagher Law Firm, LLP, Fibich, Leebron, Copeland, Briggs & Josephson, and the O’Neill Law Firm

Adjourn

WORKSHOP AGENDA

1.	Discuss goals, deliverables and measurables for Economic Development search contract

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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