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 26, 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 2/19/18 and 2/26/18

b.	Order for payroll period ending 2/21/18 bi-weekly #5

c.	Order for supplemental payroll period ending 2/21/18 bi-weekly #5

d.	Internal audit report on the cash count of the Tax Offices various branch offices with response letter from Honorable Cheryl E. Johnson dated 2/12/18

*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 #4, January 25 - February 7, 2018 submitted by Human Resources

*6.	Consideration of approving exemption to the 4 pay period mandatory vacancy policy for Budget Analyst (Psn #8) submitted by Human Resources on behalf of Professional Services

*7.	Consideration of a resolution honoring the retirement of Joanie LeBoeuf from Galveston County Professional Services submitted by County Legal

*8.	Consideration of approval of a resolution in support of dredging as it relates to Dickinson Bayou submitted by Commissioner, Precinct 2

*9.	Receive and file January 2018 Collections & Personal Bond report submitted by Personal Bond/Collections

*10.	Receive and file 2017 racial profiling report submitted by the Sheriff's Office

*11.	Consideration of authorization to close the boat ramp at Walter Hall Park on Monday, April 30, 2018 thru Monday, May 7, 2018 for the League City Music Festival & BBQ Cook-off event with a 30-day advance notice posted submitted by the Parks & Cultural Services Department

*12.	Consideration of approval to amend the Facility Permitting Policy fees/deposits for outdoor facility rentals; page 11, section 5.2, presented by the Parks & Cultural Services Department

*13.

Consideration of approval of granting a reduction of a permit fee (Facility Permitting Policy, Section 5.1.2 and 5.1.3) to Arcadia First Baptist Church for use of the community center & Quonset outdoor pavilion at Runge Park for church fellowship/community ministry events held Monday, July 23 through Friday, July 27, 2018 submitted by Parks & Cultural Services Department

*14.	Consideration of approval of a renewal contract with OpenText (Rightfax) for standard software support submitted by Information Technology

*15.	Consideration of approval to submit alternate project to the Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) to utilize Project Worksheet #14609, #12361 and #12133 as submitted by Professional Services

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

a.	18-072-0226-A Legal Department - Request reallocation of General Fund Legal Department Extraordinary Supplies account for additional non-capitalized equipment

18-073-0226-B
District Attorney - Request transfer from General Fund Budgeted Reserves to- District Attorney Other Contract Services account for interlocal cooperation contract between Galveston County and the Department of Public Safety (DPS) to provide salaries, benefits and other operating costs associated with analysis and testing of controlled substances, etc.

c.	18-074-0226-C Facilities Svcs & Maintenance - Request transfer from General Fund Budgeted Reserves to Facilities Services and Maintenance Building Maintenance account for repairs to the roof at Wayne Johnson Community Center

d.	18-075-0226-D Professional Services - Request transfer from General Fund Budgeted Reserves, Flood Control Fund Budgeted Reserves, and Mosquito Control District Budgeted Reserves for payment of one third of the expenditures for the settlement with Valero

*17.	Consideration for authorization to re-solicit for the following bids submitted by the Purchasing Agent:

a.	Bid #B152007, Precoat Topping Rock

b.	Bid #B152008, Aqua-Permethrin Insecticide

c.	Bid #B152009, Permethrin 31% & 66% Piperonyl Butoxide

*18.	Consideration of approval to extend the contract for RFP #B162002, Online Legal Research & Proprietary Database Services submitted by the Purchasing Agent

*19.	Consideration for authorization of approval to issue formal solicitations for the following items for Information Technology Services submitted by the Purchasing Agent:

a.	New county public website and Information Technology Service Management (ITSM) software

*20.	Consideration for authorization of approval to extend the contract for Bid #B162005, Motor Fuels, Oils, Fluids and Greases, submitted by the Purchasing Agent

*21.	Consideration for authorization of approval to issue formal solicitation to request competitive sealed bids for the following items for the Grants Department submitted by the Purchasing Agent:

a.	Administrative, Gap and Threat Analysis, Training Development, Training Execution, and Exercise Development and Execution and Laboratory - Gap and Threat Analysis

*22.	Consideration for authorization of approval to issued formal solicitations to request competitive sealed bids for the following item for the Fleet Department submitted by the Purchasing Agent:

a.	3000 Gallon Diesel Tank

*23.	Consideration for authorization to issue formal solicitations to request competitive sealed bids for generator maintenance for the Facilities Department submitted by the Purchasing Agent

*24.	Consideration for authorization to cancel Bid #B181026, Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sport 4x4 and consideration for authorization to utilize Cooperative Purchasing Program to procure the previously mentioned vehicle for the Fleet Department submitted by the Purchasing Agent

*25.	Consideration of approval of change order no 4 for partial release of retainage to the SETEX Construction Corp. contract for the High Island Shelter project submitted by the County Engineer

*26.	Consideration of approval of change order no. 4 to the Lucas Construction Company, Inc. contract for the San Leon Roads Reconstruction project submitted by the County Engineer

*27.	Consideration of approval of interlocal agreement between Galveston County and the City of Texas City for 2017 road bond projects submitted by the County Engineer

*28.	Consideration of approval of interlocal agreement between Galveston County and the City of Kemah for 2017 road bond projects submitted by the County Engineer

*29.	Consideration of approval to authorize the County Judge to sign notice of termination for escrow agreement dated January, 9, 2018 for the railroad lift bridge paralleling the Galveston Causeway submitted by the County Engineer

*30.	Consideration of approval for title fee payment in the amount of $242.50 (Blume Tract) for the Bolivar Culvert Outfall project submitted by Platting & Right-of-Way

*31.	Consideration of approval of County Judge to execute CenterPoint Energy Drainage Easement on behalf of Gum Bayou Channel Improvement project and to approve payment of $4031.50 submitted by Platting and Right-of-Way

*32.	Consideration of approval of County Judge to execute HUD for the Gum Bayou Channel Improvements project, parcel 002 Access Road Easement Agreement, for landowner High Sierra Development Company, L.L.C. and approve payment of $9017.50 to landowner submitted by Platting and Right-of-Way

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

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

a.	104988 Brown, Herman 2016 $1334.70(R)

*35.	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.	143363 Owen, Monty 2015 $723.92 143363 Owen, Monty 2016 $626.24

Action Agenda

36.	Professional Services

a.	Consideration of approval to submit FY 2019 intent to submit application to the Texas Indigent Defense Commission

37.	Purchasing

a.	Consideration of awarding the following:

1.	Various Vehicles for Galveston County - Caldwell Automotive Partners, LLC

2.	Various Vehicles for Galveston County - Rush Truck Centers of Texas

38.	County Legal

a.	Break into Executive Session:

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

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

5.	Magistrate hearings and jail docket

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

7.	Pelican Island Bridge consulting services contract

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

2.	Chief Financial Officer (f/k/a Director of Professional Services or Finance and Administration)

d.	Reconvene into Regularly Scheduled Meeting

e.	Consideration of approval of terminating contract with The Goodman Corporation for consulting services associated with the Pelican Island Bridge

f.	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

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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