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

September 10, 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.	Order for payroll period ending 9/5/18 bi-weekly #19

b.	Order for supplemental payroll period ending 9/5/18 bi-weekly #19

c.	Approval of the accounts payable checks dated 8/31/18, 9/4/18 and 9/10/18

*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 bi-weekly personnel movements pay period #18, August 9-22, 2018 submitted by Human Resources

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

*7.	Consideration of approving exemption to the 4 pay period mandatory vacancy policy for Facilities Technician I (Psn #27) submitted by Human Resources on behalf of Facilities

*8.	Consideration of approving exemption to the 4 pay period mandatory vacancy policy for Administrative Assistant (Psn #9) submitted by Human Resources on behalf of Professional Services

*9.	Consideration of approving exemption to the 4 pay period mandatory vacancy policy for Telephone Operator & Mail (Psn #42) submitted by Human Resources on behalf of Information Technology

*10.	Consideration of approving exemption to the 4 pay period mandatory vacancy policy for Financial Applications Support (Psn #64) submitted by Human Resources on behalf of Information Technology

*11.	Consideration of approving exemption to the 4 pay period mandatory vacancy policy for ECM/BPR Analyst (Psn #16) submitted by Human Resources on behalf of Information Technology

*12.	Consideration of approval of agreement with Texas Department of Public Safety for release of driver records to governmental entities submitted by Human Resources

*13.	Receive and file District Court Judges' order approving Galveston County Auditor's Budget FY 2019 submitted by the District Clerk

*14.

Receive and file documentation evidencing approval by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) of the proposed utility easements on three specified buy-out lots on Bolivar Peninsula (previously approved by Commissioners Court contingent on FEMA and TDEM approval at the March 12, 2018 Commissioners Court Meeting), submitted by County Legal

*15.	Receive and file H-GAC DWI Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) Notice to Proceed submitted by Professional Services

*16.	Consideration of approval of appointment to the Gulf Coast Water Authority Board submitted by the County Judge

*17.	Consideration of adopting order lifting outdoor burn ban in all unincorporated areas of Galveston County, Texas, and authorizing the County Judge to execute same submitted by Emergency Management

*18.	Consideration of approval an order setting civil citation fees to be charged by the Galveston County Sheriff and Constables for calendar year 2019 submitted by County Legal

*19.	Consideration of execution of an interlocal agreement with the city of Texas City - congregate meal grant program for fiscal year 2019, submitted by the Parks & Cultural Services Department

*20.	Consideration of execution of an interlocal agreement with the city of Friendswood - congregate meal grant program for fiscal year 2019, submitted by the Parks & Cultural Services Department

*21.	Consideration of execution of an interlocal agreement with the city of League City - congregate meal grant program for fiscal year 2019, submitted by the Parks & Cultural Services Department

*22.

Consideration of approval of granting a reduction of a permit fee (Facility Permitting Policy, Section 5.1.2 and 5.1.3) to Blue Skyes over Autism for use of the indoor banquet hall and outdoor pavilion at Walter Hall Park for a Halloween event for autistic children on Sunday, October 14, 2018, presented by the Parks & Cultural Services Department

*23.

Consideration of approval of granting a reduction of a permit fee (Facility Permitting Policy, Section 5.1.2 and 5.1.3) to Highway 6 Ministerial Alliance for use of the indoor community center and outdoor pavilion at Runge Park for a Community Potluck event on Sunday, September 30, 2018; and three other dates TBD, presented by the Parks & Cultural Services Department

*24.	Consideration of approval for County Judge to execute registrant agreement with usTLD Administrator, Neustar, Inc. for locality domain name registration submitted by Information Technology

*25.	Consideration of entering into individual agreements for magistrate services with magistrates appointed under the interlocal agreement between Galveston County and City of Hitchcock for magistration services submitted by the County Judge

*26.	Consideration of approval of an interlocal cooperation agreement and memorandum of understanding between Galveston County and participating independent school districts for Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program (GCJJAEP) submitted by Juvenile Justice

*27.	Consideration of approval of a renewal contract with Susteen, Inc. for cell phone downloading program submitted by the Sheriff's Office

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

*29.	Consideration of approval of a renewal agreement for data line for pole camera with Verizon Wireless submitted by the Sheriff's Office

*30.	Consideration for authorization to extend the contract for RFP #B182001, Indigent Burial Services submitted by the Purchasing Agent

*31.	Consideration for authorization to dispose of salvage or surplus property submitted by the Purchasing Agent

*32.	Consideration of resolution for adopting "Optional Health Care Services" and providing public notice of Galveston County's indigent health care services for fiscal year 2018 - 2019, submitted by Professional Services

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

a.	18-170-0910-A Bayside Regional Park - Request establishment of budget in Bayside Regional Park for purchase of swings from donation from Bayside Lions Services, Inc.

b.	18-171-0910-B Veteran's Treatment Court - Request transfer from General Fund Budgeted Reserves to Veteran's Treatment Court for expenditures that are not covered by the grant

c.	18-172-0910-C Galveston County Beach and Parks - Request transfer from Galveston County Beach and Parks and Open Space account to Galveston County Beach and Parks Other Contract Services account for the increase due to additional activity at Rollover Pass

d.	18-173-0910-D District Clerk - Request transfer from General Fund Budgeted Reserves to District Clerk salaries and benefits accounts for salary lapse for FY 2018

*34.	Consideration of approval to authorize the County Judge to sign a letter of request for revision to the GLO Disaster Recovery Contract #DRS220052; GLO Contract No. 13-465-000-7974 submitted by the County Engineer

*35.	Consideration of approval to authorize the County Engineer to enter into fee negotiations for engineering services for Bond Issue Road Projects submitted by the County Engineer

*36.	Consideration of approval of authorizing the County Right-of-Way Agent to execute and approve the submission for pre-approval of the rental assistance payment supplement for Parcel 17 on Gum Bayou Tributary Channel submitted by Platting and Right-of-Way

*37.	Consideration of approval of Zach’s Place subdivision plat submitted by Platting and Right-of-Way

*38.	Consideration of approval of an engineering agreement with LJA Engineering, Inc. for the Highway 3 Boat Ramp project submitted by the County Engineer

*39.	Consideration of approval of an engineering agreement with Amani Engineering, Inc. for design work at Pocket Park #2 submitted by the County Engineer

*40.	Consideration of approval of a Texas City Hurricane Levee permit to TNMP to install a power pole adjacent to the levee near Loop 197 and FM 519 submitted by the County Engineer

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

Action Agenda

42.	County Engineer

a.	Receive public comments on Coconut Grove subdivision replat and consideration of approval of replat

43.	Purchasing

a.	Consideration of approval of awarding the following:

1.	RFP #B182022, Financial Assistance Program for Galveston County

2.	Bid #B181051, San Leon MUD Motor Control Center

3.	RFQ #B181047, CDBG-Disaster Recovery Administration/Professional Services

4.	RFP #B182019, Grounds Maintenance for Galveston County

44.	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.	ACLU lawsuit - 3:18-CV-00104, Aaron Booth, on behalf of himself and all others similarly situated v. Galveston County, et. al., a Class Action in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas, Galveston Division

2.	Magistrate hearings and jail docket

3.	14-CV-1289, Bonnie Quiroga v. Galveston County, in the 212th Judicial District Court

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

5.	Rollover Pass Closure

6.	Notice of Claim, In re Couch Lines, LLC , Case No. 17-36095, Chapter 7, In the Southern District of Texas, Houston Division

7.	Texas Mass Gatherings Act

8.	Interlocal agreement between Galveston County and the City of Galveston for services related to Galveston County Beach Pocket Parks, Fort Crockett, McAllis Point, Galveston Seawall and Ostemayer Bayou

c.	Reconvene into Regularly Scheduled Meeting

d.	Consideration of authorizing:

1.	Execution of order with respect to Waste Management, Inc. and its subsidiaries authorizing the County Judge to approve the bond financing and designating a hearing officer for the public hearing;

2.	Publication of the Public Hearing Notice by bond counsel to the Mission Economic Development Corporation and the holding of such public hearing; and

3.	Execution by the County Judge of the approval of the Public Hearing

e.	Consideration of removing the appointment of Dr. Landon C. Stout, Jr., M.D., as a Deputy Medical Examiner  for the Galveston County Medical Examiner’s Office

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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