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 20, 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 the County Auditor's Office:

a.	Approval of Accounts Payable Checks dated 11/13/17 and 11/20/17

b.	Order for Payroll period ending 11/15/17 Bi-Weekly #24

c.	Order for Supplemental Payroll period ending 11/15/17 Bi-Weekly #24

d.	Monthly Financial Report for period ending 10/31/17

e.	Early check release dated 11/1/2017 to GIA Insurance Agency

f.	Internal Audit Report of the FY 2017 Property Tax Refunds Review for period of 10/1/16 - 9/30/17 with response letter from Honorable Cheryl E. Johnson dated 10/30/17

g.	Audit FY 2017 Chapter 59 Asset Forfeiture Report for period of 9/1/16 - 8/31/17

h.	Pursuant to Local Government Code 111.0106 certification of funds Parks Equipment

i.	Pursuant to Local Government Code 111.0106 certification of funds Beach Maintenance

j.	Pursuant to Local Government Code 111.0106 Certification of funds Meal Program

*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 #23, October 19 - November 1, 2017 submitted by Human Resources

*6.	Consideration of execution of contract with Healthcare Bluebook submitted by Human Resources

*7.	Consideration of execution of renewal contract with Interface EAP, Inc. submitted by Human Resources

*8.	Presentation of certificate from Texas General Land Office for closeout of Round 2 Hurricane Ike CDBG single-family housing submitted by Professional Services

*9.	Consideration of a resolution honoring the retirement of Chief Deputy Vic Maceo from the Galveston County Sheriff’s Office submitted by County Legal

*10.	Consideration of a resolution recognizing November 18, 2017 as Texas Adoption Day - No More Trash Bags in Galveston County submitted by the County Judge

*11.	Consideration of approval of (re)appointments to the Harris-Galveston Subsidence District submitted by the County Judge

*12.	Receive and file full and final settlement of $312.98 for property damages for claimant Centerpoint Energy submitted by County Legal

*13.	Receive and file full and final settlement of $1,485.66 for property damages for claimant Empower Insurance Group submitted by County Legal

*14.	Receive and file full and final settlement of $1,732.90 for property damages for claimant Jennifer Moody submitted by County Legal

*15.	Receive and file application to inject fluid into a reservoir productive of oil or gas submitted by the County Clerk

*16.	Receive and file Galveston County Justice System Assessment: Findings and Recommendations submitted by the County Judge

*17.	Receive and file FY 2017 3rd and 4th Quarter Investment Reports submitted by the County Treasurer

*18.	Receive and file approved broker dealer list for FY 2018 submitted by the County Treasurer

*19.	Receive and file budget for Sheriff Forfeitures Fund for FY2018 submitted by Professional Services

*20.	Receive and file October 2017 Collections & Personal Bond report submitted by Personal Bond/Collections

*21.	Consideration of approval of an order canvassing returns and declaring results of election submitted by County Clerk, Elections Department

*22.	Consideration of approving agreement to implement Phase 2 of plan proposed by the Council of State Governments for action on findings and recommendations set out in Phase 1 report submitted by the County Judge

*23.	Consideration of granting an easement to Comcast, LLC for the purpose of providing communication systems to the Bayside Regional Community Center submitted by Right-of-Way

*24.	Consideration of approval of amendments to the Bolivar Peninsula Beach Vendor Permit Policy submitted by the Parks & Cultural Services Department

*25.	Consideration of approval to adopt trail safety rules to post at the mountain bike/multi use trail entrances at Jack Brooks Park, submitted by the Parks & Cultural Services Department

*26.	Consideration of approval for a contract between Galveston County and the Tiki Island Volunteer Fire Department submitted by Professional Services

*27.	Consideration of approval for a contract between Galveston County and the Kemah Volunteer Fire Department submitted by Professional Services

*28.	Consideration of approval for authorization for County Judge to sign a Depository/Authorized Signatories Designation Form for contract # 10-5052-000-5028 with the Texas General Land Office, (non-housing) submitted by Professional Services

*29.	Consideration of acceptance of Notice of Obligation from the Houston-Galveston Area Council Area Agency on Aging and authorize County Judge to sign required documents as submitted by Professional Services

*30.	Consideration of acceptance for the 2017 Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) from the Texas Department of Public Safety - Texas Department of Emergency Management (TDEM) and authorize County Judge to sign required documents as submitted by Professional Services

*31.	Consideration of approval to submit Public Assistance Alternative Procedures Pilot Program for debris removal acknowledgement to the Federal Emergency Management Agency and authorize County Judge to sign required documents as submitted by Professional Services

*32.	Consideration of approval for the County Judge to sign the windstorm or hail exclusion endorsement from Great American Insurance Group for buildings covered under property insurance policy submitted by Professional Services

*33.	Consideration of approval for the County Judge to sign the public entity liability and employment practices insurance applications for the County Clerk and District Clerk Offices submitted by Professional Services

*34.	Consideration of ratifying execution of fee agreement with Fitch for Issuance Only of rating for 2017 bonds submitted by Professional Services

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

a.	17-221-0930-A Professional Services - Request transfer from Various Fund Budgeted Reserves and departmental transfers for the transactions associated with FY 2017

b.	18-024-1120-A General Government - Request transfer from General Fund Budgeted Reserves to General Government Other Contract Services for the carry over of funds from FY 2017 to FY 2018 for NextMove Group

c.	18-025-1120-B Collections Office - Request reallocation for the Collections Department Extraordinary Supplies account for office furniture

d.	18-026-1120-C Personal Bond - Request reallocation for the Personal Bond Department Extraordinary Supplies account for office furniture

e.	18-027-1120-D District Attorney - Request transfer from General Fund Budgeted Reserves to District Attorney Building Improvements for payment of the invoice

f.	18-028-1120-E Professional Services - Request funding for Workers' Compensation and Unemployment Funds for FY 2018

g.	18-029-1120-F Sheriff's Department - Administration - Request transfer from General Funds Budgeted Reserves to Administration-Sheriff's Department for an outboard motor for Sheriff's Office Unit #320

*36.	Consideration for authorization to utilize Cooperative Purchasing Agreement to purchase one (1) beach tractor for the Road and Bridge Department submitted by the Purchasing Agent

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

a.	Bid #B152018, Inmate Clothing & Supplies

b.	RFP #B162009, Food Service for Juvenile Justice Center

*38.	Consideration for authorization to re-solicit for Bid #B142001A, Electrical Service for Galveston County submitted by the Purchasing Agent

*39.	Consideration for authorization to issue a formal solicitation to request competitive sealed proposals to obtain a firm to perform a benefits, classification, and compensation study submitted by the Purchasing Agent

*40.	Consideration for authorization to issue a formal solicitation to request competitive sealed proposals for sheetrock repairs within various County facilities for the Facilities Department submitted by the Purchasing Agent

*41.	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:

*42.	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:

421653               Kucharski, Scott            2016           $45.00(R)
101081               Smecca, John                 2016           $149.75(R)
704972               Gumbo Boys, Inc           2016           $191.64(R)
103639               A Smecca Inc                 2016           $59.21(R)
394687               Galveston Restaurant     2016           $103.96(R)
710216               Gumbo Diner                 2016           $252.34(R)
514282               GRG Catering Inc          2016           $44.16(R)

Action Agenda

43.	County Judge

a.	Consideration of approval of out-of-policy request for District Attorney's Office: (2) Felony III positions and (1) Juvenile ADA position

44.	Professional Services

a.	Consideration of approval of senior underwriter and three co-managers for the sale of bonds and bond refunding

b.	Consideration of approval for Bracewell, LLC as disclosure counsel for the issuance of bonds and bond refunding

45.	Purchasing

a.	Consideration of approval of awarding the following:

1.	Bid #B171026, Mobile Restroom Trailers

2.	Bid #B172029, Asphalt, Oils & Emulsions

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

1.	RFP #B182001, Indigent Burial Services

46.	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.	Magistrate hearings and jail docket

2.	Cost recovery due to opioid abuse

3.	14-CV-1112, Kimberly Sullivan v. Galveston County Commissioners Court, Et Al, in the 212th Judicial District Court

4.	14-CV-1289, Bonnie Quiroga v. Galveston County, in the 212th Judicial District Court

d.	Reconvene into Regularly Scheduled Meeting

Consideration of authorizing execution of Commissioners Court Order making findings regarding damages sustained by the County caused by opioid abuse, execution of proposed contingent fee contract for representation of the County in potential lawsuit to recover damages caused by same, and authorizing County Legal to forward these documents together with previously approved Questionnaire responses to the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts for review and approval as required by statute

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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