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

February 12, 2018 – 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 Auditor's Office:

a.	Approval of the Accounts Payable Checks dated 2/5/18 and 2/12/18

b.	Order for Payroll period ending 2/7/18 Bi-Weekly #4

c.	Order for Supplemental Payroll period ending 2/7/18 Bi-Weekly #4

d.	Quarterly audit report for Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1 for period of Oct - Dec 2017

e.	Quarterly audit report for Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2 for Oct - Dec 2017

f.	Quarterly audit report for Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3 for Oct - Dec 2017

g.	Quarterly audit report for Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4 for Oct - Dec 2017

h.	Quarterly audit report for the Court Administration Office for Oct - Dec 2017

i.	Quarterly audit report for the Sheriff's Office for Oct - Dec 2017

j.	Monthly financial report for January 2018

k.	Audited FY 2017 Chapter 59 Asset Forfeiture Report of the Sheriff's Office for period of 10/1/16 - 9/30/17

l.	Internal audit report of Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2 for period of 12/1/16 - 11/30/17 with response letter from Honorable Jim Schweitzer dated 2/2/18

m.	Consideration of approval of the pro-rata tobacco settlement distribution county expenditure statement 2018 and authorizing the County Judge to sign the county expenditure statement

*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 #3,January 11-24, 2018 submitted by Human Resources

*5.	Consideration of approving exemption to the 4 pay period mandatory vacancy policy for Fleet Administrative Assistant (Psn #14) submitted by Human Resources on behalf of Professional Services-Fleet

*6.	Consideration of approving exemption to the 4 pay period mandatory vacancy policy for Applications Support Specialist I (Psn #20) submitted by Human Resources on behalf of Information Technology

*7.	Consideration of approval of 2019 holiday schedule submitted by the County Judge

*8.	Consideration of a resolution honoring Deputy Constable Christopher Smith submitted by Commissioner, Precinct 3

*9.	Consideration of a resolution honoring CERT for Hurricane Harvey relief and recovery submitted by the County Judge

*10.	Consideration of a resolution honoring TEXSAR for Hurricane Harvey relief and recovery submitted by the County Judge

*11.	Consideration of a resolution honoring HEB for Hurricane Harvey relief and recovery submitted by the County Judge

*12.	Consideration of a resolution honoring DSW Homes for Hurricane Harvey relief and recovery submitted by the County Judge

*13.	Consideration of a resolution honoring JW Turner for Hurricane Harvey relief and recovery submitted by the County Judge

*14.	Consideration of approval to enter into a facilities use agreement with Space City Cruisers Inc., submitted by the Parks & Cultural Services Department

*15.	Consideration of approval to submit FY 2019 Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) application to the Office of the Governor - Criminal Justice Division and authorize County Judge to sign supporting resolution as submitted by Professional Services

*16.	Consideration of approval to submit FY 2019 Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) grant application #3111103 to the Office of the Governor - Criminal Justice Division and authorize County Judge to sign supporting resolution as submitted by Professional Services

*17.	Consideration of approval to submit Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) grant application #2704106 to the Office of the Governor - Criminal Justice Division and authorize County Judge to sign supporting resolution as submitted by Professional Services

*18.	Consideration of approval to submit FY 2019 Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) grant application to the Office of the Governor - Criminal Justice Division and authorize County Judge to sign supporting resolution as submitted by Professional Services

*19.	Consideration of approval to submit FY 2019 Specialty Court - Adult Drug Court grant application to the Office of the Governor - Criminal Justice Division and authorize County Judge to sign supporting resolution as submitted by Professional Services

*20.	Consideration of approval to submit FY 2019 Specialty Court - Veterans Treatment Court grant application to the Office of the Governor - Criminal Justice Division and authorize County Judge to sign supporting resolution as submitted by Professional Services

*21.	Consideration of acceptance of 2018 Texans Feeding Texans grant award from the Texas Department of Agriculture and authorize County Judge to sign required documents as submitted by Professional Services

*22.	Consideration of acceptance of FY 2018 Statewide Automated Victim Notification Service (SAVNS) grant award from the Office of the Texas Attorney General and authorize County Judge to sign required documents via Doc-U-Sign as submitted by Professional Services

*23.	Consideration of approval of pro demand software with Mitchell Repair Information LLC submitted by Professional Services

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

a.	2018 18-067-0212-B Constable Precinct #3 - Request transfer from General Fund Budgeted Reserves to Constable Precinct #3 Extraordinary Supplies for an additional taser

b.	2018 18-068-0212-C Professional Services - Request transfer from General Fund and Juvenile Justice Budgeted Reserves to various General Fund and Juvenile Justice overtime accounts for costs associated with the January 2018 Winter Storm Event

c.	2018 18-069-0212-D District Attorney - Request transfer from General Fund District Attorney Administrative Supplies account to General Fund District Attorney Uniform account for uniforms for six (6) DA investigators

d.	2018 18-070-0212-E Professional Services - Request transfer from General Fund Budgeted Reserves to Road and Bridge Fund for expenses related to an interlocal agreement with the City of League City and overtime related to the January 2018 Winter Storm Event

e.	2018 18-071-0212-F Professional Services - Request transfer from General Fund Budgeted Reserves to Galveston County Beach and Parks Fund for expenses related to attorneys fees

*25.	Consideration of approval of CDBG Round 2 Rental Program Multi-Family Rental Housing Program agreement and associated Land Use Restriction agreement with DSW Homes, LLC, related to The Oaks at 25th Street Development submitted by Housing Department

*26.	Consideration of approving third amendment to CDBG-DRS Round 2 Agreement with each of the following rental builders to extend contract through December 31, 2018, and authorizing the County Judge to execute such amendments, submitted by Housing:

a.	Tegrity TH 1, LLC dba Tegrity Homes

b.	Sullivan Land Services, Ltd.

c.	DSW Homes, LLC

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

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

a.	104988               Brown, Herman               2016               $426.98(W)

b.	149761               Choate, Sharon               2016               $186.70(W)

*29.	Consideration of approval to authorize County Judge to sign environmental assessment determinations and compliance findings for HUD-assisted project and request for release of funds and certification for the Highland Bayou Main Lateral Drainage Improvements submitted by the County Engineer

*30.	Consideration of approval to authorize County Judge to sign GLO Form 6-1 appointment of Labor Standards Officer submitted by the County Engineer

*31.	Consideration of approval to release bond numbers 019044689 and 019044690, both in the amount of $100,000, in association with Texas City Hurricane Levee permit TCSW-14-345 issued to DOW submitted by the County Engineer

*32.	Consideration of approval of terminating contract with The Goodman Corporation for consulting services associated with the Pelican Island Bridge submitted by the County Engineer

*33.	Consideration of approval to authorize County Judge to execute HUD for the Gum Bayou Channel Improvements, Parcel 001 Access Road Easement agreement for landowner John T. McMahan and Cynthia K McMahan and have court approve payment of $17,499.50 to landowner submitted Right-of-Way

*34.	Consideration of approval to authorize County Judge to execute HUD for the Gum Bayou Channel Improvements, Parcel 002 Easement agreement for landowner Rudy Ybarra and Leticia Vasquez and have court approve payment of $2,307.50 to landowner submitted by Right-of-Way

*35.	Consideration of approval to authorize County Judge to execute HUD for the Gum Bayou Channel Improvements, Parcel 003 Drainage Easement agreement for landowner Tracy High and have court approve payment of $58,218.50 to landowner submitted by Right-of-Way

*36.	Consideration of approval of application from Ruth Richie for permission to convey portions of Lot 5, Orchard Place Addn by metes and bounds without revising the plat submitted by Right-of-Way

*37.	Consideration for authorization to issue formal solicitations for the following projects submitted by the Purchasing Agent:

a.	Gum Bayou Channel Improvements

b.	Highway 3 Boat Ramp Renovations

c.	Pocket Park #2

*38.	Consideration for authorization to extend the contract for Bid #B172002, Electrical Services for Galveston County, submitted by the Purchasing Agent

*39.	Consideration for authorization to utilize Cooperative Purchasing Program to procure major roof repairs at the Wayne W. Johnson III Community Center - Parks Administration Building submitted by the Purchasing Agent

Action Agenda

40.	Commissioner, Precinct 1

a.	Consideration of approval of the following budget amendment:

1.	2018 18-066-0212-A  District Court Administration - Request transfer from General Fund Budgeted Reserves to District Court Administration for salary and benefits associated with the District Court Administrator position

41.	County Engineer

a.	Consideration of approval to authorize County Judge to sign contract for environmental and public involvement consulting services with Crouch Environmental Services, Inc. for the Pelican Island Bridge

42.	County Judge

a.	Consideration of granting authority to County Judge to sign a resale deed on the following tax foreclosed property:

1.	CAD#: 1955-0000-0092-000

43.	Emergency Management

a.	Consideration of approving agreement between Galveston County and Greater Metropolitan Safety Council for Community Preparedness Program Administration and authorizing the County Judge to execute same

44.	Purchasing

a.	Consideration of awarding the following:

1.	Bid #B181010, CDBG Round 2.2: I-45/Hwy 6 Water Distribution System Project

b.	Consideration for authorization to issue purchase orders for the following projects:

1.	Dickinson Community Center

2.	Pioneer House at Carbide Park

45.	Road and Bridge

a.	Request approval of interlocal agreement with the City of League City to reclaim and pave Smith Lane from Webster St. to Bern St.

46.	County Legal

a.	Break into Executive Session:

b.

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.	3:14-CV-300, Kyle Springer v. Unknown Rekoff, et. al., in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas

2.	Airport Lease

3.	Possible Retaliation Claim

4.	Kirby Mitchell v. Mainland Medical Center, et al, Case No. 16-CV-1451, in the 56th Judicial District Court, Galveston County

5.	14-CV-1289, Bonnie Quiroga v. Galveston County, in the 212th Judicial District Court

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

7.	Magistrate hearings and jail docket

8.	City of Galveston Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 13, the Beach Town TIRZ

9.	Eligibility requirements associated with board appointment positions and the Harris-Galveston Subsidence District

c.

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 each of the following items:

1.	Eligibility requirements associated with board appointment positions and the Harris-Galveston Subsidence District

d.	Reconvene into Regularly Scheduled Meeting

e.	Consideration of approval of settlement of County’s subrogation lien in the matter of Kirby Mitchell v. Mainland Medical Center, et al, Case No. 16-CV-1451, in the 56th Judicial District Court, Galveston County, and authorizing the County Judge to execute related settlement documents

f.

Consideration of approving the Galveston County Purchasing Policies and Procedures Manual adopted by the Galveston County Purchasing Agent on January 23, 2018, in accordance with Section 262.011(o) of the Texas Local Government Code, and authorizing the County Judge to execute same evidencing such approval

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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